Skin Care Basics

How to Reduce Age Spots

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Age spots, also known as liver spots, are common in fair-skinned people over 50... more »

How to remove or mask your fingerprints

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Need to hide your fingerprints cuz you're paranoid? Well there's a bunch of easy ways!.. more »

How to Remove Tar From Skin

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In some areas, going to the beach may expose you to some unseemly stuff, such as tar, that washes up on the beach. But don't be alarmed; with a little patience, you can get rid of tar with ease... more »

How to shower

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In order to keep up your personal hygiene, you should shower once at least ever 48 hours. After physical activity you should shower more frequently. The recommended frequency is once per day... more »

How to Take Vitamin K for Dark Circles

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Dark circles under the eyes can indicate allergies, sleeplessness, dehydration and, unfortunately, aging. As we age, the padding beneath our eyes begins to thin, contributing to the look of dark, sunken circles. While there are many home remedies ... more »

How to to Get Rid of Black Circles Under Your Eyes

By Mylifeuncut84

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Puffiness or skin discoloration under the eyes affects just about everybody at some time or another. For some of us, however, these “bags” or “dark circles” are a near-constant bother. While these conditions are occasionally symptomatic of other ... more »

How to Use a Paraffin Bath

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Paraffin wax treatments are soothing to the skin. If you are suffering from dry winter hands that tend to crack or feel irritated from dry weather or frequent hand washing, a paraffin bath might be just what you need. The heat of paraffin can ... more »

How to wash your clothes when traveling without going to a laundy service

By dizzyhips

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Ever find ourself in a foreign country like bolivia, Lithuania or Texas without the money or the will to get you and/or your clothes to the laundymat? This article is for you!.. more »

How to Avoid Getting Freckles

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Freckles are caused by the sun and develop most often on fair skin... more »

How to buy skin care cheaply and without panic

By Audie Metcalf

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When you approach the bouffanted ladies of the cosmetic counters of Nordy's, do you break out: A. in a cold sweat B. in hives C. of the store window just to escape the Hades that normal people call "shopping"? If you answered A, B or C ... more »

How to Camouflage a Scar

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A scar disfigures the skin, and often the psyche of the individual obligated to live with it. But advances in personal care now make it fairly easy to conceal the severity of your scar... more »

How to Camouflage a Tattoo

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Found an occasion when you just don't feel like sharing your tattoo with the rest of the world? Whether you're headed down the aisle in a skin-baring dress or heading off to a company barbecue in shorts and sandals, you can camouflage your tattoo ... more »

How to Care for Oily Skin

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Do you have overproductive sebaceous glands, which are responsible for oily skin? The good news is this skin type is generally slower to show fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration. The downside can be more frequent breakouts, large pores and a ... more »

How to Care for Twenty-Something Skin

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Caring for your skin in your twenties is different than in the years before. Though your skin is still young and firm, your twenties is the time to prevent future problems. Factors such as genetics, nutrition, lifestyle and age contribute to ... more »

How to Deal With Ingrown Body Hair

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One of the lesser-considered hazards of shaving is ingrown hair, when your hair curls back into the follicle as it grows in, resulting in a pimple-like bump on your skin. But there are fairly pain-free things you can do to prevent and treat your ... more »

How to do basic skin care for glowing skin

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If you're like most people, a weekly facial does not fit in your budget. But healthy, glowing skin doesn't have to be the exclusive possession of those who can afford professional skin care. Developing a routine that keeps your particular skin ... more »

How to Get Gorgeous Skin | Skin Care Tips

By Dheerendra

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Skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs. The skin is the body's outer covering. It protects us against heat and light, injury, and infection. ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Hickey

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Accidents happen, and a passionate kiss can lead to that telltale mark of love: a hickey. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do about this affliction. A hickey is nothing more than a bruise, and like all bruises it just needs some time to ... more »

How to Give Yourself a Spa Facial

By ashleighmiller

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Get glowing with this luxurious spa facial. You don't have to have a pile of money to get pampered! Do it at home instead... more »

How to keep your skin in shape all year around

By judith621

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Even if you are one of the lucky ones with a good complexion, occasionally you may find yourself going to bed without washing your face or picking blackheads. Bad skin care habits could turn a good skin into a problem skin. If you follow my” 5 ... more »

How to Make a Homemade Sugar Body Scrub

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Personal care items are becoming so expensive these days. You shouldn't have to pay a fortune to pamper yourself. This simple homemade sugar body scrub is refreshing, rejuvenating and costs just pennies to make. Once you accumulate the supplies ... more »

How to Make Skin Care Products At Home

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As trends move towards natural beauty and a rising interest in organics, many women are making their own cosmetics and skin care items from natural products. Here's how you join the trend and make natural skin care products at home... more »

How to Make Your Own Scented Body Lotion

By CindyM

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Buying fragranced body lotions from specialty stores can get pretty pricey. Why not pamper your skin and your wallet by purchasing an unscented lotion base and adding your own designer scent? It’s super easy and ensures you get the exact ... more »

How to Make Your Purse Smell Good and Last Long

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Whether you buy a new purse or just have a favorite purse, having a dirty, old handbag, rough leather purse is definitely out of style. Keep it clean and soft using the methods below... more »

How to Pick the Right Makeup Colors for Your Skin Tone

By ChantelAlise

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One of the most important things about makeup application is making certain that you choose the right makeup in terms of the right "type" and the right "colors." From foundation to eye shadow to lipstick choices, everything should be chosen to ... more »

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