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Tips to Treating and Preventing Acne During the Winter

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Recommended Regimen: If you do have a breakout use a salicylic acid-based cleanser in the morning and evening (over cleansing will strip your skin of its protective layer and cause additional irritation and dryness). To minimize oil production and impurities use a benzyl peroxide during the day to kill bacteria. Moisturize: Use a non-clogging oil-based moisturizer during the colder months. Intense indoor heat and cold…
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Oxygen Therapies Move Beyond the Doctor's Office

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The use of oxygen therapies was once thought to be solely the domain of the medical community, curing a variety of ailments. As we learn more about how oxygen reacts on a cellular level, it becomes more apparent that the use of oxygenated therapies can also be beneficial for spas to help treat maladies such as injured skin, sore muscles and even to combat aging.…
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Cherries

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From the common cherry tree, Prunus avium, it is native to the temperate areas of eastern Europe and western Asia. The fruit from the cherry tree has been cultivated since as far back as 300 B.C. with a lineage that goes back even farther. Packed with flavor and a multitude of vitamins and minerals, the cherry is not only good for you internally but externally…
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Mint vs. Blackheads

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Mint vs. Blackheads
Did you know that mint can be used to treat blackheads? Mix three mint leave with one cup of boiling water to create an astringent or toner to swipe over your face. This will soothe inflammation and help to shrink the pores, making blackheads slowly fade over time. For an added punch, add a bit of orange peel and one tablespoon of witch hazel to…
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Should I Worry About All Moles on My Child's Skin?

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A summer vacation often means fun in the sun and water, but it can also mean an increase in the chances of developing a dangerous mole. Most kids are born without moles, called "nevi" by dermatologists, but a recent Colorado study of 681 white children found that every beach vacation leads to a five percent increase in small moles on children's skin. "The development of…
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