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Tag: skin health
How to Pick the Best Sunscreen (According to a Dermatologist)
With thousands of sunscreens on store shelves, how do you pick the best one? Get the facts about safe sunscreen ingredients, SPF numbers and how to apply it.
Is Steaming Your Face Good for Your Skin?
At its most basic level, steaming your face requires only clean water and heat. With just these two ingredients — and some safety precautions — you can reap a lot of skin care benefits.
How to Treat a Sunburn (and Prevent It Next Time)
You swore the sunscreen was in your bag. It wasn’t. What now? A dermatologist explains how to soothe that sunburn and offers tips for preventing it next time.
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Lime Juice and Sunshine Can Make for Painful, Unexpected Sunburn
Next time you’re sipping margaritas on the patio, be extra careful when squeezing that fresh lime into your drink. The parts of your skin that have been exposed to both the fruit and the sun may be susceptible to phytophotodermatitis, a form of extreme sunburn.
How to Get Rid of Bags Under Your Eyes
Your under-eye bags are a constant companion. Learn what you can do at home and in the clinic to reduce eye bags.
23 Foods That Are Good for Your Skin
Can some foods make your skin look firmer, clearer and younger? Registered dietitian Nicole Hopsecger talks about healthy choices for you that are also healthy for your skin.
Are Home Tattoo Kits Safe?
Over-the-counter self-tattoo kits are becoming popular, but health experts say it’s incredibly risky, especially for teenagers and children.
Do Face Masks Actually Work or Are They Just a Fad?
In our obsession and quest to embrace self-care, face masks have emerged as a front runner. But are these beauty indulgences overpromising the dramatic skin results they claim? Learn what a dermatologist has to say about this trend.
What Are Those Bumps on Your Arms — and How Can You Get Rid of Them?
Your upper arms are covered with tiny bumps — what gives? Let us introduce you to keratosis pilaris or KP. But there’s double good news: It’s harmless AND treatable.
