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Sneaky ingredients in your skin-care products

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By Michelle Vongphakdy on March 5, 2013 in

Sneaky ingredients in your skin-care products

It's a typical scenario: You're looking for a new beauty product and find one that calls out an ingredient you actually know. Retinol -- you're sold! You probably won't even bother reading the ingredient list on the back because you can't decipher those long scientific-looking names. But have you ever wondered what they mean and which ingredients are bad for your skin? We break it down for you. The bad, the controversial and where you'll find these sneaky ingredients. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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? Read more

Face value: You don't need an expensive facial cleanser

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By Sarah Burns on July 31, 2010 in

The review the best facial cleansers

So what should you look for when choosing a facial cleanser? Skin-care experts say solid products should be water-soluble (meaning they will rinse off easily without clogging pores or leaving a residue) -- and they shouldn't dry, burn or irritate skin. Instead, experts say skin should feel clean and makeup should be removed, without the need for scrubbing. Here are some helpful facts to keep in mind before you buy a facial cleanser. Read more

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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Golden opportunities: A look at sunless tanners

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By Sarah Burns on March 10, 2010 in

Tanning

Increasing concerns about the sun's intensity have caused many consumers to turn to sunless tanners. These products, which promise to supply consumers with a safer, temporary, faux tan, are currently available in lotions, gels, foams and sprays, in both professional and at-home formulas.

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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. Read more

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