Skin Care Basics

How to Use Sandalwood and Turmeric to Treat Blackheads

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Blackheads are a type of pimple usually filled with dead skin cells and oil. The oil and dead cells clog the inside of pores and react with air in a process called oxidation. That process produces the characteristic dark color that identifies ... more »

How to Use Shea Butter

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Shea butter, made from the fruit of the African karite nut tree, is known for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Extracted through a cold press process in order to maintain the shea butter's structural integrity, natural shea ... more »

How to Use Shower Gel

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If your skin becomes dry and tight when you use a bar of soap, try cleansing with shower gel, instead. Many shower gels include ingredients that lock in skin's moisture and leave your skin smelling light and fresh... more »

How to Use Spoons to De-Puff Eyes

By Faith Lawless

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We have all woken up in the morning, at one point, to the horrid look of puffy eyes. Whether it was caused by crying, a late night out, allergies, or all of thee above, you can quickly minimize the “puff” with simple teaspoons... more »

How to Use Sunscreen on the Face

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Facial sunscreen products are more important than those used on any other part of your body. Failing to use enough sunscreen on your face can reduce the product's SPF strength and the protection you get, leaving you vulnerable to skin damage... more »

How to Use Sunscreen With Makeup

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Makeup can help shield you from the sun, but it does not fully protect your skin. Learn how to apply makeup along with your sunscreen or buy the many cosmetic products that have sunscreen ingredients in them... more »

How to Use Suntanning Lotion on Combination Skin

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You'd prefer both the oily and dry regions on your face to tan evenly, but using suntanning lotion to tan and moisturize your combination skin without making the oily areas too oily can be tricky. This article will help you accomplish the ... more »

How to Use Tanning Lotion Indoors

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Using tanning lotion indoors is a great way to avoid harmful UV rays while still looking like you just got home from the beach. Getting that gorgeous glow really isn't that difficult either. Just follow these easy steps and make your friends ... more »

How to Use Toner for Skin Care

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Toner is an important part of many people's skin care regimen. Toner helps you remove residual dirt and balances the PH of the skin. If you're using toner for your skin or want to start, there are some things to keep in mind... more »

How to Use Your Christmas Samples

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This article is for my clients who received the Thank You Gift of New Products during the Holidays but the information can be used my anyone wishing to give themselves a facial treatment at home. In additon to the list of the products in your ... more »

How to Wash the Nightclub Ink Stamp Off

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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The festivities of the weekend are over. You have sobered up, slept it off and are ready to get back to the real world. The only problem is that you can't wash that nightclub ink stamp off of your hand. If you don't want the boss knowing just how ... more »

How to Wax a Face

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Facial waxing removes fine hairs from a woman's face, leaving her skin clear and smooth. Some women prefer to wax only their upper lip and eyebrows, while others have their chin and cheeks waxed also. When done correctly, waxing removes all ... more »

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