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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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Simple steps to dazzling eyes

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By Michelle Vongphakdy on June 13, 2011 in

Afro-American woman with flawless skin and long eyelashes

When it comes to whether you should use an eye cream, the experts have differing opinions, but a quick look at the ingredients list of several products shows that they really are no different from facial moisturizers. That being said, the skin around our eyes is thinner than the rest of our face and there are no oil glands in the area. These two facts alone justify some eye TLC.

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Skin Care 101: How many potions and lotions do you need?

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By Michelle Vongphakdy on May 15, 2011 in

Man moisturizing face

Day creams, night cream and serums...ack! The skin care aisle can make your head spin. Not only are there myriad of items we supposedly need to keep our skin in tip-top shape, but there are hundreds of products from a mind-boggling number of companies. Overwhelmed yet?

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The truth about eye creams

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By Sarah Burns on July 1, 2010 in

A woman applying eye cream.

Today's store shelves are overflowing with eye creams that promise to do everything from deflate puffiness and brighten dark circles to erase fine lines. But do any of these products live up to their claims? In a quest to separate facts from fiction, we sifted through a slew of reviews.

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

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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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