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Your Guide to Anti-Aging Skin Care Essentials
Some of the most important tricks in the fight against aging come down to the basics. Learn how washing and moisturizing your...
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See How Your Life Affects Your Skin
See how your life affects your skin. The choices you make every day affect the appearance of your skin. Learn how to avoid dry...
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Skin & Health: How Your Skin Reveals Health Problems
Skin problems are often the first signs of serious underlying health problems. Diabetes, lupus, hepatitis C and lung cancer are...
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How to Reduce Wrinkles With Lifestyle Changes
If you want to reduce wrinkles under eyes, around eyes, on forehead, on hands and on your face, try these lifestyle changes....
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Dry Skin Quiz
Dry, itching, flaky skin? Take the Dry Skin Quiz to learn what's causing your dry skin and what you can do about it beyond...
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Skin & Beauty: Anti-Aging Tips & Secrets to Look Younger
Look younger, fight aging, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and skin aging by practicing good skin care. Use of moisturizing...
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Skin and Makeup Quiz: Test Your Skin and Makeup IQ
Are you doing right by your skin? Take the Skin and Makeup Quiz to learn how to make the most of your beauty regimen.
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Skin Conditions Quiz: Common Skin Diseases
Could you identify a scabies infestation? Take the Skin Diseases Pictures Quiz and learn to identify common conditions that...
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Skin Quiz: Acne, Dry Skin, Dandruff & More
What's that all over you? Skin, of course! Test your knowledge of your most amazing organ with the Skin Quiz!
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Diet and Nutrition: Best and Healthiest Foods for Your Skin
Your diet can affect your skin in many ways. Certain foods that contain nutrients that promote a healthy, vibrant complexion....
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Picture of Wrinkles
Wrinkles are a by-product of the aging process. See a picture of Wrinkles and learn more about the health topic.
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Sun-Damaged Skin: See Sun Spots, Wrinkles, Sunburns, Skin Cancer
See how sun damaged skin can cause wrinkles, moles, melanoma (skin cancer) and more. Explore images of squamous cell carcinoma...
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Skin and Beauty: How to Fade and Get Rid of Age Spots
From vitamin C creams to chemical peels, learn the proven ways to fade dark spots.
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Skin Problems and Treatments: Causes of Skin Discoloration
Too much sun, certain diseases, and medication can change your skin color. Learn more about skin discoloration.
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Retinoids: Anti-Aging Benefits
First made to fight acne, retinoids are now used to smooth wrinkles. Learn more about these anti-aging drugs.
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Alcohol: How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Skin
From flushed cheeks and puffy eyes to the risk of skin cancer, drinking alcohol can affect your skin in many ways.
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Bar soap and water are fine for cleansing the face if you have sensitive or dry skin. See AnswerRelated Disease Conditions
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Dry Skin
Dry skin (xeroderma) may be caused by external factors, like cold temperatures, low humidity, harsh soaps, and certain medications, or internal factors, such as thyroid disease, diabetes, psoriasis, or Sjogren's syndrome. Symptoms and signs of dry skin include itching and red, cracked, or flaky skin. The main treatment for dry skin is frequent, daily lubrication of the skin.
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Cosmetic Procedures and Wrinkles
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Skin Cancer and Sun Damage
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The Skin: 7 Most Important Layers and Functions
The skin is the largest organ in the body and it covers the body's entire external surface. It is made up of seven layers. The first five layers form the epidermis, which is the outermost, thick layer of the skin. The hypodermis is the deepest layer of skin situated below the dermis.
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Which Collagen Is Best for the Skin?
Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body. It is the main structural protein that forms the connective tissue throughout our body, from the skin to bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Collagen makes up a whopping 80 percent of our skin and works with another protein called elastin that keeps our skin elastic.
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How Much Does It Cost for Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser resurfacing is a procedure that removes layers of the skin and improves its appearance or treats minor facial flaws such as blemishes or acne scars by using lasers.
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How Can I Make My Skin Tighter?
Most people experience sagging skin between the ages of 35 and 40 years old. As we age, the production of proteins that are responsible for keeping our skin plump, firm and smooth (collagen and elastin) declines gradually, resulting in sagging skin on the face, neck and body. Some of the natural or home remedies to firm the skin include facial exercise, application of topical products and doctor prescribed interventions.
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What Does Retinol Do for the Skin?
Retinol is a type of retinoid, which is a fat-soluble organic compound and vitamin A derivative. Vitamin A is important for eyesight, skin health, growth, and development. It acts as an immediate precursor to two important active metabolites: retinal, which plays a critical role in vision, and retinoic acid, which serves as an intracellular messenger regulating the transcription of genes.
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Wrinkles
Wrinkles, whether they be fine line or deep furrows, typically appear on areas of the body that receive a high amount of exposure to the sun. Smoking, light skin type, hairstyle, the way you dress, your occupational and recreational habits, and heredity are all factors that promote wrinkling. Medical treatments for wrinkles include antioxidants, moisturizers, alpha-hydroxy acids, and vitamin A acid. Cosmetic procedures that treat wrinkles include dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, glycolic acid peels, laser resurfacing, Botox, and fillers.
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What Is the Best Treatment for Aging Hands?
If you want to turn back the clock on your hands, though, there are plenty of options. The best treatment for aging hands includes chemical peels, fillers, laser treatments, topical treatments, vein reduction and taking measures to prevent further damage.
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How Can I Remove Wrinkles From My Face?
Did you recently notice some fine lines on your face? Are you worried about aging faster than usual? These fine lines or wrinkles occur mainly on the parts of the body, which gets the most sun exposure like the face, neck, the back of the hands, and the tops of the forearm. If the fine lines bother you, then there are measures to even out the lines.
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Can You Get Rid of Undereye Wrinkles?
Yes, you can get rid of undereye wrinkles. To know what things can help you do that, let us understand why you get wrinkles.
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What Is AHA for Skin?
AHAs mean alpha-hydroxy acids. They have become increasingly popular over the last 20 years. In the United States alone, there are over 200 makers of skincare products containing AHAs.
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How Do I Start a Skincare Routine?
To start a skin routine, it is essential to know the type of your skin. It is also necessary to know what suits your skin the best. Based on these, one can formulate a good skincare routine. Include plenty of fresh fruits, complex carbs (muesli, oats, millets), and nuts in your diet for healthy skin.
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How Do I Take Care of My Skin?
Common skin concerns include uneven skin tone and texture, acne, skin pigmentation, and aging. Home remedies to improve your skin's overall appearance include exfoliation and using alpha and beta hydroxy acids, applying over-the-counter serums, lotions, creams, topical retinoids, masks, and toners. Wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30, maintaining proper hydration, and eating a well-balanced diet will also go a long way toward achieving a youthful radiance.
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