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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Benefits and Risks of Deodorants vs. Antiperspirants
Deodorants and antiperspirants control body odor through distinct mechanisms. Some individuals opt for deodorants because of worries about aluminum compounds found in many antiperspirants, though current research does not indicate this is a significant health risk. Antiperspirants and deodorants act differently to manage underarm odor. Antiperspirants cut down on sweating, whereas deodorants lower the skin’s […]
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Do Derma Rollers Really Work?
Derma rollers can help even out skin texture and lessen pigmentation. For substantial improvements, professional treatments may be required, but at-home rollers can aid skincare products in penetrating the skin. These days, many treatments that used to be confined to the dermatologist’s clinic can be performed at home. Microneedling is one of those. The DIY […]
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Shea Butter vs. Cocoa Butter: How Do They Compare?
Dry skin stands little chance against the rich, emollient qualities that both shea butter and cocoa butter provide. While each butter can soften and repair parched or damaged skin, they also possess distinct characteristics and advantages. Below we’ll compare shea and cocoa butter, outline how to use them, and help determine which might suit your […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Brazilian Wax
A Brazilian wax means removing all pubic hair. If you’re concerned about discomfort, consider booking at a salon that uses hard wax, since hard waxes generally cause less pain than soft waxes. What is a Brazilian wax? A Brazilian wax removes hair from the front of the pubic area, around the external genitalia, between the […]
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7 Natural Hair Dyes: How to Color Your Hair at Home
Conventional hair dyes often include harsh, potentially harmful chemicals. Opting for natural hair colorants can be a gentler choice, since many use ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. You can change your hair color in multiple ways — at a salon, with an at-home boxed dye, or using a temporary color spray. If […]
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Waxing 101: What’s the Difference Between a Brazilian and a Bikini Wax?
A bikini wax generally removes hair along and just outside your bikini line. A Brazilian wax, by contrast, typically eliminates nearly all the hair in the pubic region or very close to it. If you’ve wondered how a Brazilian differs from a bikini wax, you’re in good company. Here’s a full rundown of Brazilian versus […]
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The 8 Best Stretch Mark Creams for Pregnancy
Any lotion, oil, or cream can be used to help prevent stretch marks, but after talking with moms and dermatologists, we picked some favorites. (img by Marie Claire UK) A quick look at the best stretch mark creams for pregnancy Best overall: | Skip to review Best splurge: | Skip to review Best belly oil: […]
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How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks: 11 Ingredients to Try
There’s no magic fix for stretch marks, but topical approaches can help hydrate the skin, support repair, and even out discoloration. Stretch marks, or striae, form when the skin stretches quickly because of growth or weight gain. They are usually not an indication of an underlying medical problem. Anyone can develop stretch marks, regardless of […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Stretch Marks
Stretch marks frequently appear after pregnancy, but various factors can lead to their formation. They may develop on many areas of the body. Stretch marks are scars that form when skin stretches or contracts rapidly, usually showing up as streaks or bands across the skin. These marks are very widespread — estimates indicate as many […]
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Everything You Need to Know Before Getting a Venom Tongue Piercing
A venom piercing consists of two tongue piercings — one on each side of the tongue. Although the name sounds fierce, it’s sometimes nicknamed a frog eye piercing because the beads on the jewelry look like frog eyes when you open your mouth. (img by The Independent) What kinds of jewelry are used for this […]