Hair glue contains three main ingredients: latex, rubber, and black hair dye. These three ingredients also happen to be on the list of the most common causes of contact dermatitis and allergic reactions.
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On average, women spend at least 1 hour and 53 minutes a week styling their hair.
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Check out fun facts about your hair and how it grows!
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Lavender is one of my favorite ingredients in skin care. Recognized for centuries for its anti-inflammatory properties, lavender has the added benefit that it smells great.
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Summer is over but don't stop wearing your sunscreen. I know it's tempting to go without sunscreen, but you still need it!
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I often go to events that have temporary tattoo stands. They look like fun and are “temporary,” so many people are lined up to get inked. These temporary tattoos are also known as black henna tattoos and vendors typically explain that they will wear off over several weeks.
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Your skin is constantly shedding dead cells
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Acne is caused by variety of factors. We all have pores in our skin which are lined by skin cells called keratinocytes. In normal skin, those keratinocytes naturally slough out of the pore easily.
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This brilliant system was developed by Oprah Winfrey's hair stylist, Andre Walker, and is an excellent way to identify the many distinct hair types (from straight to curly/kinky).
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If you look at charcoal dust under a microscope, each particle has lots of tiny little holes.
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If you develop a rash on your eyelids, one of the first things you should think about is your nail polish. The eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on your body, so it can be especially sensitive to allergens.
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Next to bone marrow, hair is the fastest growing tissue in the human body.
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Summer is almost here and, of course, sun protection is even more important as the UV index rises. Here is what you need to know about sun protection.
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Your skin has at least six different types of receptors
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The natural glow of skin comes from how the skin's surface reflects light.
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When I think of aloe vera in skincare, I immediately think of using aloe vera to treat sunburns. So, I decided to do some research to see if there was any data to support its use.
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For laser hair removal, the best laser for dark skin types is the Nd:YAG laser. To understand why this laser is safest, you need to understand how laser hair removal works.
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An acne scar is typically a small indentation in the skin. These scars can be shallow (more common in rolling and boxcar scars) or very deep (ice pick scars).
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If you love to learn about skincare you likely often hear the about alpha hydroxy acid, also known as AHA. AHA’s are acids that exfoliate the top layers of the skin.
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Picking at pimples is one of the biggest obstacles to achieving a clear complexion. Picking your face can lead to scarring which sometimes can be permanent.
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