Skin Care Basics

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 »

How to Remove an Orange Fake Tan

By jordanhope16

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Bathing suit season is in full swing, but in the beginning no one wants to walk on the beach looking pale. In these days everyone wants instant results, and it's no different for tans. So here's what to do when you get a little carried away with ... more »

How to Remove Calluses Naturally

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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A callus is a thick area of skin that has become dry and rigid due to recurring contact. Learning to remove calluses naturally can help you avoid a trip to the doctor. It's quite simple to do, and you can use items that can be found around the ... more »

How to Remove Nicotine Stains From Fingers Naturally

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Nicotine, in it's natural form, is an oily liquid that easily mixes with the moisture of your skin, absorbing deep into it's many layers. Some products that promise removal are harsh chemical soaps that dry out your skin, cause your cuticles to ... more »

How to Unclog Pores

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Dirt, oil, dead skin and makeup clog facial pores. There are several treatments designed to unclog pores, from facial scrubs to medicated ointments. Follow the tips below to cleanse your pores and leave your skin looking radiant... more »

How to Use a Mask and an Exfoliator

By kschmitt

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When you are practicing proper skin care you want to be deep cleaning your face at least once a week. There are many great masks and exfoliators out there to help you accomplish this task. Here is the proper way to use these two key products to ... more »

How to Use Oxygen to Improve Skin

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Using oxygen in a facial is the newest technique discovered to improve the skin's appearance. Introducing oxygen to the skin will give your face a clearer and refreshed look. For oxygen to be effective at improving the skin, it needs to get to ... more »

How to Avoid Wrinkles

By lenamae1983

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Wrinkles are a part of the aging process, but there are somple things you can do to slow this process down... more »

How to Get Rid of Under-Eye Bags

By cheeky

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You have those puffy, ugly bags under your eyes again. Wait, do you have a potato? Slice it up... more »

How to Get The Natural Makeup Look, Naturally

By Jade

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The natural, or nude look in makeup is a great daytime look. Instead of looking heavily made-up, which is ageing, use these steps to create your own naturally enhanced beauty, and look like yourself, only better. All the steps in this article use ... more »

How to make a detox body scrub to reduce cellulite in your thighs and buttocks

By Karen Cotton

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As much as we hate to admit it, every woman at some point in her life will be faced with the dimpled orange peel effect of cellulite on her thighs and buttocks. Creams, lotions and scrubs can be purchased at shops to reduce its hold on your ... more »

How to Make Soy Body Lotion

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Making your own bath and body products not only saves money, but allows you to customize the exact ingredients for perfect, personalized results. It's easy to make your own soy body lotion at home; just follow these simple steps. Lots of ... more »

How to Make Spa Bath Products

By kellyzilar

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Want to make your own bath salts? Create a spa in your bathroom?.. more »

How to make your own sugar body scrub

By eflores

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Get ready for the best sugar scrub. This scrub will have your skin glowing and its a great exfoliant... more »

How to Minimize Under Eye Circles

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars at your local beauty store or spa to reduce those much-hated under eye circles. In fact, there are lots of ways to treat them with products you have right at home. Just follow these easy steps to ... more »

How to Reduce Freckles

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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How to Reduce Under Eye Wrinkles

By Carol Tilley-Williams

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Even people with flawless skin have an area that is harder for them to keep smooth and healthy. For many people, that area is around and under the eyes. There are a number of easy treatments to nourish under eyes and reduce wrinkles... more »

How to Self Tan using Self Tanning Lotion. Without Getting Burnt

By StaceyS

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This is how to use suntan self tanning lotion to get a flawless tan so that you don't burn too badly... more »

How to Stop the Swelling of Hands With Cellulitis

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Hand swelling often occurs with cellulitis of the arm or hand itself. This painful effect of the infection can inhibit mobility and impair the sense of touch. Though generally difficult to manage, there are several approaches that can be taken to ... more »

How to Treat Dark Eye Circles

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Chronic dark eye circles could be a symptom of several things. You're not getting enough sleep, you're not eating a healthful diet, perhaps you inherited them or you it may just be due to aging. There are many inexpensive and simple treatments ... more »

How to Use Home Remedies for Dark Circles

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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At one time or another, we've all woken up to find a pair of raccoon eyes staring back at us from the bathroom mirror. Whether the dark circles under your eyes are due to a lack of sleep, a terrible cold, allergies or just because they run in the ... more »

How to Get Rid Of An Ingrown Armpit Hair

By scratchdailey

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That's right ladies and gentlemen, ARMPIT HAIR! It grows and we shave it. The only problem is is that most of you have an ingrown hair under there. Ouch! It turns out armpit hair grows in all different directions. So in order to get a clean ... more »

How to Have Younger Looking Skin Overnight

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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While you can't stop yourself from aging, there are ways in which you can create a more youthful look. It is possible, with some work, to have younger looking skin overnight... more »

How to Make Home Remedies for Under Eye Circles and Puffiness

By Judy Cutler

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Many times under eye puffiness is caused by eating too much salt. Cutting down can help a lot. Also, circles can be caused by lack of sleep. Try to get the same amount of sleep every night and wake up at the same time. Regular sleep habits ... more »

How to Reduce Redness Naturally

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are often the best way to deal with red skin, but there are also things you can do to naturally keep redness at bay. Reducing redness naturally requires some lifestyle changes, but can be done quickly and ... more »

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