Skin & Beauty
The “Skin & Beauty” category features articles on skincare routines, beauty tips, products, and treatments, offering advice to enhance skin health and overall beauty.
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Try This: 13 Breast-Firming Exercises
Chest-focused training can help grow and strengthen your pectoral muscles, which in turn makes your chest appear fuller. Boobs. Want them a bit larger? More lifted? Firmer? While surgery or a very supportive push-up bra are the only surefire ways to change size and shape dramatically, strengthening the chest muscles can add mass that helps […]
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Can Essential Oils Control Dandruff?
While dandruff isn’t a serious or contagious illness, it can be stubborn and bothersome. One approach to managing dandruff is the application of essential oils. A 2015 review of the literature identified several essential oils that may assist in controlling dandruff, including: bergamot (Citrus bergamia) garlic (Allium sativum L.) tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) thyme (Thymus […]
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Tea Tree Oil for Dandruff
Overview Tea tree oil (also known as melaleuca oil) is extracted from an Australian shrub, Melaleuca alternifolia. It’s reputed to have antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial actions. People use tea tree oil for various purposes, including eliminating head lice, aiding minor wound healing, and managing dandruff. Commercial tea tree oil is offered in different concentrations and […]
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Tea Tree Oil for Ingrown Hair
An ingrown hair occurs when a strand curls back or grows sideways into the skin instead of emerging from it. These hairs often appear as tiny bumps or spots on the skin. They may be tender or itchy, and in some cases become inflamed or infected, sometimes producing pus. Ingrown hairs frequently appear in regions […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Facial Extractions
The basic rule of facial extraction is understanding that not every pore should be squeezed. Yes, doing your own extractions can feel incredibly gratifying. But it isn’t always the best option for your skin’s health. You need to be able to tell which spots are ready to be popped and which ones should be left […]
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All About Lip Implants
Lip implants are a cosmetic operation designed to enhance the volume and fullness of the lips. Per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 30,000 individuals underwent lip augmentation in 2018, with that figure steadily rising each year since the early 2000s. (img by Aesthetic Center of Plastic Surgery) In this piece, we’ll review […]
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Kybella vs. CoolMini
Fast facts Kybella and CoolMini are non-surgical options for removing excess fat beneath the chin. Both approaches are generally safe and associated with limited side effects. Treatments with Kybella and CoolMini take less than an hour per visit and typically require several sessions. A qualified physician must perform both Kybella and CoolMini treatments. Both Kybella […]
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CoolSculpting vs. Liposuction: Know the Difference
CoolSculpting and liposuction are clinical methods that permanently eliminate fat cells. While they share the same goal, there are important distinctions between the two approaches. CoolSculpting is ideal for trimming away small pockets of fat to achieve mild to moderate changes. Liposuction typically removes larger volumes of fat but is more invasive and carries a […]
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CoolSculpting for the Chin: What to Expect
CoolSculpting for the chin is a noninvasive method to shrink localized fat. The price can fluctuate depending on where you live, the results you want, and the applicator size used. (img by The BodySquad) Fast facts About CoolSculpting is a proprietary, nonsurgical cooling approach designed to diminish fat in selected zones. It’s grounded in cryolipolysis. […]
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Potential Benefits of Chamomile for Skin
Chamomile has long featured in calming skin care formulations. However, solid scientific proof for many of its claimed benefits is limited. For generations, chamomile has been used as a natural remedy for dry skin, irritation, and wound recovery. Although anecdotal reports continue to endorse chamomile and its extracts for these uses, definitive clinical support is […]