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Summer Makeup Tips While the number one trend for summer makeup is always “less is more,” every beauty junkie wants to know the colors and trends that are new for 2010. Makeup artist Christopher Drummond has his predictions in for summer makeup: Shimmer: The key is to pick an eye shadow that is good quality ... Read More
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Salon/Spa Performance Fueled by continued improvements in service and retail sales along with higher customer traffic levels, the Professional Beauty Association’s (PBA) Salon/Spa Performance Index (SSPI) hit a record high in the first quarter of 2010. The SSPI stood at 103.1 in the first quarter, up 0.5 percent from its fourth quarter level. “Across the ... Read More
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Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. Your genes can play a major role in melanoma, but the disease may often be triggered by intense, occasional sun exposure – the kind you get, say, on a beach vacation, when you come home sunburned. If melanomas grow for too long, they can spread and ... Read More
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Evonik launches anti-cellulite active from Indian sandalwood by Katie Bird Evonik’s extract from sandalwood seeds can help minimize the appearance of cellulite, according to the Germany-based chemicals giant. Tego Xymeninic is based on xymenininc acid, which is extracted from the seeds of the Indian sandalwood tree (Santalum album). According to Evonik, topical application of the ... Read More
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One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles your risk of developing melanoma later in life. Read More
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Anti-Aging Hormones: Little or No Benefit – High Risks In the wake of the American Medical Association’s Council on Science and Public Health’s recently released report “The use of hormones for ‘anti-aging’: a review of efficacy and safety” a leading medical authority has criticized the use of anti-aging hormones. Dr. Thomas T. Perls, Associate Professor ... Read More
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Milkweed May Hold Natural Sunscreen Potential by Katie Bird The modified oil of the milkweed seed may help protect the skin against UV rays, according to scientists with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Investigations into the commercial applications of Asclepias syriaca, native to much of North America, have always focused on the potential ... Read More
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The medical term for a mole is Nevus. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the majority of moles show up during the first two decades of a person’s life while about one in every 100 babies is born with moles. Read More
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No Matter What You have Heard, Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives by Carlisa Dorsey The past year has been filled with news questioning the effectiveness of cancer screenings; here is something everyone needs to know: Colon cancer screening can detect the disease early and save lives. The American Cancer Society wants to emphasize that regularly ... Read More
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Once forbidden, now revered by Rhonda Allison, Founder/CEO of Rhonda Allison® Clinical Research for Skin At one time apples were considered the forbidden fruit, but now they are relished as a healthful source of polyphenols and rich antioxidants. Research has shown apples to help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and heart disease, ... Read More
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