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For decades, liposuction has been the gold standard for eliminating stubborn pockets of fat which have been resistant to diet and exercise. While other gadgets have been marketed as a non-invasive alternative (remember the electric zapper belt from the 90s that claimed you could get six-pack abs by wearing it while you watched TV?), none […]
Sometimes the best methods for maintaining youthful, beautiful skin are right in front of you – or buried in your garden. Edith Pangle, a 62-year-old grandmother, claims her secret to maintaining young-looking skin is snail slime. For at least 15 minutes a week, she lets a handful of snails crawl across her face, neck, and […]
The holiday season is finally behind us. After weeks of gorging on decadent meals and a debaucherous New Year’s Eve to cap off the celebrating, it is time to focus on restoring a healthier balance as you start the New Year. With this in mind, could there be a better time to refine your skin […]
A new product offers men and women a way to get rid of unwanted body hair in the comfort of their own home. The Tria Hair Removal Laser is the first DIY (do-it-yourself) laser of its kind, employing light-based laser beams that are typically reserved for treatments at med spas, plastic surgery offices, and dermatology […]
Cold Weather’s Effects on your Skin The plight of those with sensitive skin or Rosacea is compounded by cold weather and indoor heating. Sensitive skin flushes between the cold air and indoor heat. How do you calm touchy skin and keep the flushes in check? Keep your skin moisturized. Avoid spicy food and alcohol […]
Lasers are the gold standard for acne scar treatments, but a simple mechanical device based on fine needle penetration can also deliver some of the same benefits at a more affordable price point. Microneedling has been a standard procedure in Europe for decades. The premise is simple – create a small wound and the skin […]
As we embark on the New Year, millions of New Year’s resolutions will involve slimming down and shaping up. If your goal is to shed some weight and reduce cellulite, you should be cautious about fad diets touting results that are too good to be true. Firstly, you should know cellulite is not eliminated by […]
The next big thing in skin care may be bacteria. A group of scientists won the 2011 Nobel Prize for their research showing how skin bacteria support a healthy immune system. Other research has shown certain skin bacteria combat infection-causing bacteria that lead to problems like acne and eczema. The skincare industry seems to think good bacteria […]
As a nail-painting trend swept this past summer’s Olympic Games, there were many images on the internet of athlete’s hands. Some athletes were decorating their nails with patriotic designs, like the Union Jack nails sported by British swimmer Rebecca Adlington. Most of the athletes are relatively young, and their hands display the plump, wrinkle-free appearance […]
For most of us, lasting beauty doesn’t simply come naturally. Even Kim Kardashian has to put work into her famous looks. The celebrity spends more than $100,000 each year on beautifying herself with laser skin resurfacing and other treatments, according to Britain’s Daily Mail. Fighting the effects of aging and keeping your body in shape takes time and […]