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FDA Warning: Mercury found in imported lotions, skin lightening creams

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By Rita Colorito on March 21, 2012 in

Plain wrapped lotion tubes

Be wary of lotions and lightening creams produced outside of the United States, warns the Food and Drug Administration. Several states have reported mercury poisoning cases linked to such skin products.

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Are your cosmetics causing chaos?

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By Rita Colorito on November 30, 2011 in

Smashed and spilled makeup

If you are one of the estimated 2 million Americans managing celiac disease, the food you eat isn't the only thing you might need to worry about. What you place on your skin could affect you as well. That's because some lip, facial and body products may contain undisclosed gluten, finds a recent George Washington University study.

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Why cellulite creams don't make those dimples disappear

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By Kelly Anne Fitzpatrick on September 19, 2011 in

woman touching a magic wand to her back side

Right around the time we were gearing up for our recent body lotion report, the Federal Trade Commision (FTC) ruled, once again, that creams, serums and lotions cannot legally claim to make you skinny. (Nivea learned this the hard way in a $900,000 settlement in June.) But that doesn't mean they won't try.

Sifting through the half-truths and empty promises of hundreds of dollars worth of overpriced creams and treatments can be a harrowing and emotionally taxing ride. Far too often the thrill of potentially finding "The One," prevents consumers from seeing the truth. So let's just boil this down to the facts. Here's your cellulite primer:

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Smooth talkin': Which body lotions work best?

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By Sage McHugh on July 2, 2010 in

Body lotion

There are countless body lotions on the market that promise to hydrate and soften your skin. In our recently-updated report on body lotion, ConsumerSearch determines which products deliver on that promise. Read on to find out which lotions get the best reviews, and which product might be right for your particular skin type.

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

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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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