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How to Get Rid of Embarrassing Lip Lines Around the Mouth

Embarrassed by your lip lines? You’re not alone. Fine lines around the mouth are not only a telltale sign of aging, they’re also a sign of bad habits like smoking and tanning. And if you’re left with these unsightly wrinkles around your mouth, you’re probably a bit embarrassed about what caused them. The best way to prevent more lip lines is obvious: stop those habits. But what about existing damage? Is there any treatment that will get rid...

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5 Ways Men Can Look Younger With Dermatology Treatments

We get it: most men aren’t thrilled about going to the dermatologist. But who doesn’t want to look younger and feel better about their skin? Looking great is just one benefit of seeing your dermatologist regularly. Men, if you haven’t already, it’s time to schedule your annual skin checkup. Here’s what it’ll do for you. The #1 Benefit? Catch Skin Cancer Early If for no other reason, you need to visit your dermatologist yearly for a skin can...

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Your Guide to Building a High-Quality Cosmetic Regimen on a Budget

The more something costs, the better it is, right? We often feel like a higher price tag means higher quality, but that’s not always true. Most expensive does NOT equal most effective. In the cosmetic world, it’s easy to believe the more a product costs, the better it’ll be. But price isn’t what determines how good or effective a product is. The most expensive products aren’t always best for your skin. And even if it is a wonderful product, ...

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The Power of Pairing Dermatology Services With High-Quality Products

Many people assume if they want great skin they just have to go to the dermatologist. But in reality, that’s only the first step. A visit to your dermatologist alone won’t clear up your skin problems. Great skin comes when you listen to their advice AND use the best products for your skin. Yes, a visit to the dermatologist is the best place to start to fix our skin issues, but real change comes when you pair their services with effective, trustwort...

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Jewelry Allergies: How to Choose Jewelry That Won’t Cause a Rash or Sore

We all play favorites. We choose our favorite necklace to perfectly complete an outfit. We slide on our favorite ring to remember our special day. We wear our favorite bracelet because it makes us think of a good friend (or we just like to hear it jingle when we move). And we add our favorite earrings for a little pizazz. But what do we do when our favorite jewelry betrays us? When it leaves behind a red, itchy rash? Unfortunately, if your jewelry is l...

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The Frustrating Causes of Adult Acne, Explained

Isn’t acne something only teenagers should have? As you trudged through adolescence, you figured acne would exit as you entered adulthood. Now, it’s been a while since graduation, but those embarrassing pimples haven’t moved on. You keep thinking, “Maybe next year, I’ll age out of my acne.” You’re not a kid anymore, so why should you have to deal with this? You shouldn’t — but you’re not the only one who is. Many adults, particul...

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How to Treat Acne Scarring

Anyone who has really struggled with acne knows the frustration pimples bring. For some, it seems that no matter how much they wash their face, they just can’t make the bumps go away. But, what’s worse than those glaring red pimples? The blemishes they leave behind. Thankfully, because of acne scar treatment, there’s no need to let acne scars cause any more frustration. Acne Marks vs. Acne Scars Most pimples leave behind evidence. Our hope is tha...

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“Why Are My Lips So Dry?” The #1 Unsuspecting Cause of Dry Lips That You’re Using Everyday

Does this scenario sound familiar? You reach into your purse (or pocket) and realize you forgot the very product you never leave home without: your lip balm! How will you survive the day — or even the hour — without it?! For those of us with dry lips, we’d love to not need our lip balm. But without it, we’re dealing with a case of cracked, dry, itching lips. Is there any solution? Yes! There are easy solutions to dry lips — bu...

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Retinol, Retin-A, & Retinoids: What’s the Difference?

Wrinkles, Anti-Aging, Rejuvenation – where do you even start when you’re trying to make your skin look a little better?? Thousands of products are competing for your purchase. And while you’ve learned a little about skincare, you’ve also heard a lot of opinions from people who don’t have a background in dermatology. You’ve also spent money on products — that may or may not be working — based on what someone at the cosmetic cou...

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Embarrassing Bacne? Here’s How to Prevent Common Back Acne Causes

Swimsuit season brings a new wave of embarrassment for those with bacne. No one wants back acne, but at least at other times of the year, you can hide it. But, in the heat of the summer, what do you do? It’s time to treat it. And to treat it effectively, we need to first understand why it’s there. How Back Acne Is Different Back acne is more severe than acne in other areas. Usually, it has bigger inflammatory regions because there’s just...

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