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Skin Care & Beauty

Beauty is more than skin deep. But having healthy skin, hair and nails is still important. Our dermatologists, allergists and other medical experts offer tips and tricks to reduce acne and signs of aging, protect against skin cancer, address chronic conditions and more.

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May 30, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Can You Get Rid of Cellulite?

Some treatments may temporarily reduce the appearance of puckered and dimpled skin

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May 30, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Does Sun-Protective Clothing Actually Work?

Look for a UPF rating of 50+ for optimal protection against UV rays

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May 27, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

How To Make Your Hair Grow Faster

Focus on nutrition, gentle styling habits and adapting to your hair type

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May 22, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Are Sunburns and Sun Poisoning the Same?

A sunburn will leave you itchy and red, while sun poisoning can feel like an allergic reaction

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Person with a bad sunburn on parts of their body while at the beach
May 21, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

8 Hot Tips for Sunburn Relief

A cool shower, aloe vera gel, anti-itch treatments and cool compresses can provide fast sunburn relief

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May 20, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What the SPF in Your Sunscreen Means

SPF stands for ‘sun protection factor’ — it’s a measure of how much protection you’re getting before a sunburn is possible

Hair in a shower drain
May 19, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

Here’s Why Your Hair Falls Out in the Shower

It’s normal to lose around 50 to 150 strands per day to routine hair shedding

Olive oil being poured into small glass bowl from glass oil dispenser, with whole olives on table
May 6, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

4 Benefits of Olive Oil for Skin

Olive oil works as a skin moisturizer, but it’s not right for everyone

Person with sunburn, sweating, with dizzy stars around head
April 30, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What Is Sun Poisoning?

This ‘poisoning’ is actually a severe sunburn that seems similar to an allergic reaction

Half moons, or lunulae, on fingernails
April 29, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

What Do the Half Moons on Your Nails Mean?

Lunulae are the visible part of your nail matrix and typically carry very little cause for concern

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