Skin Care Basics

How to Open Pores

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Before applying any acne remedy, it is important that you open the pores as much as possible to increase the penetration of your treatment. Opening pores also makes regular face washing more effective. The best way to open your pores is with a ... more »

How to Out of Shaving Cream??!! Try this.

By amadeus

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It is the easiest solution when you are out of shaving cream and in dire need of shaving, and the solution is right under your nose! If you are out of shaving cream and cannot get to the store or are in a hurry in the morning, simply grab your ... more »

How to Own Your Paleness

By rpalotay

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Those of us with pale skin need to learn to love it instead of always trying to hide it. The sun has very damaging rays and many people who are fair-skinned truly look better that way. Just look at Nicole Kidman in Cold Mountain. She looks ... more »

How to Pamper Your Body During Winter

By Megan8533

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Do you get tired of rough patches on your skin or dry itchy patches? Luckily, there are some easy tips on how to pamper your body this Winter to keep your skin smooth and itch free, making it irresistible!.. more »

How to Perform a Skin Self-Examination

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The purpose of a regular skin self-exam is to become familiar with markings on your body. This can help you be alert to changes that might indicate the form of skin cancer known as melanoma. These guidelines follow the recommendations of the ... more »

How to Plan for a Chemical Peel

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Does your facial skin show enlarged pores, wrinkles or hyperpigmentation? Although, you should avoid chemical treatments as much as possible, having a chemical peel is an option. Always consult your doctor before having this treatment. In this ... more »

How to PREP BEFORE USING A SELF TANNER

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USE SELF TANNING PRODUCTS.. more »

How to Prevent Age Spots

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Prevention is better than cure for many ailments related to aging. You can take preventive steps that can help keep age spots away. Age spots or liver spots show up due to overexposure to sun or malfunctioning of the liver. Take extra care to ... more »

How to Prevent Chapped Lips

By nashvillebecky

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Dry skin anywhere is uncomfortable, but when your mouth is affected, it's even more so since lip skin is particularly thin and delicate. According to dermatolgist Jennifer Linder, M.D., lip skin contains substances called natural moisturing ... more »

How to Prevent Ingrown Hair

By monikabal

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Ok! So, we all have dealt with this before, if not still working on it. Ladies and Gentlemen, if you all have a razor in you bathroom cabinet, then you feel the pain when you see a small bump arising out of your last shave. For those brave ... more »

How to Prevent Orange Palms From Sunless Tanners

By Jody Morse

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Sunless tanners are a great alternative to traditional outdoor tanning or tanning in a salon, which may lead to skin cancer and various other side effects. However, one of the biggest problems associated with sunless tanners is that it can leave ... more »

How to prevent stretch marks.

By Emerson Cove

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The dreaded fear of pregnancy. . . stretch marks!!!! I do believe they can be prevented. Someone passed this on to me and it worked. Read on to learn how to NOT get stretch marks... more »

How to Properly Apply Bronzing Skin Lotion

By Lisa Smegal

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With skin cancer a serious threat these days, many people are turning to bronzers and self-tanners to darken their skin. However, if applied incorrectly, these lotions can make your skin look streaky and uneven. Here are a few tips on how to ... more »

How to Protect Feet With SPF

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It may have happened to you: you lathered on sunscreen, but somehow forget to put any on your feet. Next thing you know you've got a painful sunburn on the tops of your feet. To avoid this situation, protect your feet with SPF... more »

How to Protect Skin From Wind

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Wind can damage your skin year-round, whether mixed with saltwater or snowflakes or during an otherwise normal sunny day. The wind can leave your skin dry, chapped and even burned, so learning to protect your skin from wind is important in ... more »

How to Protect Skin When Sunbathing

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A bit of a summer glow can really perk up your look, is flattering to most everyone and can camouflage flaws. Despite its healthy looking results, sunbathing is not safe for your skin. Follow this guide to help protect your skin from damage while ... more »

How to Protect the Chest With SPF

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Protecting your chest with SPF, or sun protection factor, is a necessity when you are going to be exposed to direct sunlight. Not only will this sun block protect you from becoming extremely burned, it will also reduce a long-term chance of ... more »

How to Protect the Face With SPF Products

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Stop the sun from damaging your skin by protecting your face with products that include an SPF rating of 15 or higher. The SPF rates the time it takes for protected skin to sunburn compared to the amount of time it takes for unprotected skin to ... more »

How to Protect Your Baby in the Sun

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Babies should always be protected from the sun. It is not always an easy task to protect babies in the sun. It is good to know that what you need to do to protect your baby to ensure that they are safe in the sun... more »

How to Protect Your Face Against UVA and UVB Rays

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The sun can be our biggest enemy. If you do not wear sunscreen and protective clothing, your face will be at risk for burns and even skin cancer. Learning how to protect your face from UVA and UVB sun rays is very important... more »

How to Protect Your Face and Neck from the Sun

By hikernb

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There are some other fine articles about sun protection, but I noticed a few tips that were missing and thought those of you who love the outdoors could benefit from them... more »

How to Protect Your Hands With SPF

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Your hands an face absorb abuse from the weather. During the winter, hands become dry and sore from indoor heated environments and the cold weather outside. Summer weather can pose an even bigger threat to your hands. Sun and humidity can dry and ... more »

How to protect your skin from ozone layer depletion

By josiededios

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Ozone layer depletion is a global issue. However, in your own backyard, you need to protect yourself from damage this ozone layer depletion may cause... more »

How to Protect Your Skin in Winter

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When summer ends, we often put away our sunscreen and forget about protecting our skin. We stop worrying about UV rays and concentrate on keeping warm. Unfortunately, winter conditions can be even more harmful to your skin than summer sun. You ... more »

How to Protect Yourself From the Sun

By mlambrecht

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It is scientific fact that the sun can be hazardous to your health. Overexposure damages your skin and puts your health at risk. Sunburns are painful and the damage done can never be reversed. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from ... more »

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