Articles Posted in the Skin & Beauty Category
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Getting A Better Handle On Protecting Your Hands
Written By Brandy Centolanza Battle premature aging with sunscreen, moisturizers and drinking plenty of water. The hands are one of the most sun-exposed parts of the body, but people often neglect to care for them, which…
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Lashes in Full Bloom
1. Clinique Lash Power $15 {editor’s pick} Lasts through rain, sweat, humidity, tears—yet magically washes away with warm water. 2. Physicians Formula Organic wear® 100% Natural Lash Boosting Mascara $10 Long-term use of product promises fuller lashes.…
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What You Should Know Before Undergoing a Cosmetic Medical Procedure
ARA Content As the quest for the perfect body and flawless face continues, many consumers have turned to spas, salons and walk-in clinics for cosmetic medical procedures at bargain prices. With the number of these…
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Weathering Winter
Written by Melissa W. Schwarzschild, M.D. When temperatures drop, take extra steps to keep your skin supple. Have you ever wondered why your skin becomes so dry and flaky in winter? The outer layer of…
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Thinning Hair & How to Treat It
ARA Content Is noticeable hair shedding or limper-looking style causing you to worry? As many as three out of four people in the U.S. experience thinning hair, yet few can actually define it. It is…
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Hair Smoothing Treatment Promises Results Without Risk
Written By Page Freer Your hair looks amazing,” I told my friend Sara during a bump-in at the farmers’ market last summer. She and I share the same, annoying, not-curly, not-straight hair type—lucky us—but on…
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Saving Face: Time for a Cool-Weather Cosmetics Overhaul
Written by Susie Galvez It’s that time again. Time to pack away those cute print tops, bead-legged Capri pants and straw handbags, and bring out the jeans, cable-knit sweaters and rainbow-striped scarves. But if the…
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Key to Managing Rosacea? Avoid Triggers.
Written By Melissa Schwarzchild, M.D. Does your face often seem flushed? Do you have rosy cheeks without applying blush? If so, you may have a common skin condition called rosacea. Rosacea affects mostly fair-skinned individuals…
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The “Cool” Way to Look Good?
Recently approved by the FDA, Coolsculpting may— or may not—be the way to a better-looking you. Written by Kristen De Deyn Kirk As temperatures soared to almost 100 degrees last month, Virginians faced the inevitable:…
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State of Skin
Written by Danielle Di Salvo | When you hear the phrase “buy local,” you probably think of ripe strawberries, leafy greens and other Virginia-grown produce available now at your favorite farmer’s market. But did you…
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Sunscreen: The Burning Truths
Written by Donna M. Corvette, M.D. Choosing and using a sunscreen can be confusing. Which one should I buy? How often should I apply? Will I still get enough vitamin D? Most people forget to…
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Treating Unsightly Spider Veins
While spider veins don’t typically pose serious health risks, they can diminish self-confidence and be especially annoying in spring and summer as clothing gets lighter and shorter. Written by Fredrick N. Southern, M.D. Leg spider…
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having A Cosmetic Procedure
People turn to cosmetic surgery because they want to look better, feel better and improve their self-confidence. Cosmetic surgery is generally a positive experience that changes lives, but it can become a nightmare if the…
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Love Your Skin, 6 Simple Steps
Written by Melissa Schwarzchild, M.D. 1. Wash Gently. Use a gentle cleanser every evening to remove excess oil and make-up from your face. Don’t scrub! If you go to bed with a clean face, washing…
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The Age of Wisdom
Non-cancerous lesions grow more common with age. Written by Keith Schumann, M.D. Growing older can bring seborrheic keratoses, sometimes called wisdom spots or Seb Ks. These growths are nasty and annoying, but benign. They are…
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Winter Skin Woes
A common problem for most of us in the winter is dry, itchy skin. Winter’s itch, as it is sometimes referred to, is primarily caused by decreased relative humidity levels (dry air) both inside and…
