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Resistance training: What's the deal with wrinkle cream?

Health & Beauty
By Sarah Burns on March 17, 2010 in

Checking for wrinkles

Sure,  wrinkle creams can't replace more invasive medical procedures, like Botox, but experts say the right combination of ingredients can actually improve the texture and appearance of your skin. So, how do you separate the standouts from the scams? Focus on the product's ingredients, rather than its flashy claims.

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Pretty ugly: Are DIY wrinkle-removers really worth the risk?

Health & Beauty
By Sarah Burns on December 25, 2009 in

DIY beauty treatments can be dangerous.

For many women, the promise of youthful-looking skin comes in the form of a needle and a plastic surgeon. More and more "medical spas" are cropping up today all claiming their chemical peels and Botox shots can turn back the hands of time. But while these pricey, in-office procedures were once all the rage, today's depressed economy has prompted many people to turn to the web. The result: An increasing number of individuals are now ordering these kind of "prescription-only" products online and injecting themselves at home.

For many women, the promise of youthful-looking skin comes in the form of a needle and a plastic surgeon. More and more "medical spas" are cropping up today all claiming their chemical peels and Botox shots can turn back the hands of time. But while these pricey, in-office procedures were once all the rage, today's depressed economy has prompted many people to turn to the web. The result: An increasing number of individuals are now ordering these kind of "prescription-only" products online and injecting themselves at home.

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