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Skin pigmentation is one of those beauty mysteries that has acquired its own little cluster of myths created by laymen to explain that which most of us don’t understand—how do we get birthmarks, freckles, and age spots, and how do we get rid of them? Myths about Skin Discoloration Causes There are many myths about […]
For women and increasingly for men, hair removal is a constant problem. There are many hair removal options, but most of them are painful, inconvenient, require repetition often, or all three. Laser hair removal is better because it involves only minor discomfort, is a relatively quick procedure, and gives long-lasting hairlessness (and permanent hair reduction). Now there […]
We’ve had some industry alerts recently that were very disturbing. To make sure our readers are on watch for suspicious offers, we’re providing some real life examples. An “unnamed doctor” on a deal site offer in Orange County was promoting full face CO2 laser for under $300. Some concerned recipients of the email knew something […]
In the current tough job market, you want to eliminate anything that could hurt your chances at getting a job. Unfortunately, when it comes to succeeding in interviews to get the job, your facial scar or birthmark just may keep you from making the impression you want, according to a study by researchers at Rice […]
You shouldn’t look directly at the Sun, but if you could, you would see that it’s not a flat, hot light source like a light bulb. It’s covered with hot spots and cold spots, roiling magnetic storms and fiery explosions that burst off the sun’s surface, sending increased radiation and dangerous particles at the Earth. […]
There are many different types of scars and many different types of scar treatments, depending on the type and severity of scarring. For sunken (hypotrophic) acne scars, Fraxel is a great treatment, as it encourages your body to fill in the scar tissue. Hypertrophic (overgrown) scars can be removed, either through abrasion or surgical excision. What is […]
Sometimes in our lives we know we’re going to be in the camera’s lens. Our own wedding or that of a close friend. A special award. A gala or other big social function. At these times, we know there are going to be lots of pictures taken, and we will be in many of them. […]
Summer can be hard on your skin, and it’s not too late to prevent or reverse the damage you’ve suffered. Here are tips for avoiding these 7 common summer skin mistakes. Not using sunscreen: 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers are linked to sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen when you are going to be in the […]
What if you could lose 10% of your body weight—the realistic goal for any successful diet—while eating the same quantity and type of food and without exercise? What if all it took was a single injection? Researchers at the private research firm Braasch Biotech believe they may soon be able to make that dream a […]
Let’s be clear: you shouldn’t be getting so much sun that you get sunburnt. Sunburns are very bad for your skin, but if you do get sunburnt, the part you hate most is likely the best part for you. According to new research, the pain, swelling, and redness of a sunburn is not due to […]