WHAT CAUSES ACNE?

Genetics The mechanics of acne are pretty much controlled by your genetics. So, don’t blame yourself for having acne-prone skin. Genetics determine how your body’s immune system responds to bacteria; one person may have only blackheads while another gets explosive red and tender nodules. Genetics also play a role in how easily your pores become plugged. For example, you may have inherited the ability to overproduce dead skin cells, and then...

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SKIN CARE TIPS: 7 NATURAL BEAUTY REMEDIES FOR DRY SKIN

Dry skin is caused by several factors. It could be due to exposure to hot or cold weather, genetics or from using skin cleansers or household chemicals. It is an unpleasant condition that can sometimes cause itching and rough skin, scaling, peeling, and even flaking. If you are into DIY home remedies for dry skin, you may want to out these eight natural beauty remedies using simple ingredients to help you achieve supple and soft skin. 1.)...

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9 AMAZING SKINCARE TIPS WE LEARNED FROM OUR GRANDMAS

1. Don’t throw out your rice water. Rice water is rich with minerals that are amazing for your skin and hair using the cooled water left after boiling rice is a tip passed down from Japanese geishas for centuries. It’s also rich in anti-oxidants and helps prevent hyper-pigmentation and age spots. No rice water? There are several beauty products out there that are based in the benefits of rice, like Chaintecaille’s Rice & Geranium...

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6 SKIN SECRETS FROM A CELEBRITY FACIALIST

1. Give up potato chips. "All processed foods can cause inflammation in the body, leading to conditions such as rosacea, arthritis, fibromyalgia, pancreatitis, gall stones, fatty liver, yellowing or grayish whites of your eyes, and cellulite," says Ciminelli, who gives clients a list of skin-healthy foods after each appointment. "Fiber-rich foods are essential for clear skin: Think apples, prunes and, my favorite underdog, seaweed — it's...

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15 THINGS WOMEN WITH PERFECT SKIN DO EVERY DAY

Everyone knows at least one woman with seemingly perfect skin. Every time you see her glowing face, you think, seriously, how does she do it? What kind of magical procedures is she getting? Which expensive creams is she using? Here's the thing: Her secret is simple — she has flawless skin because she's nailed the best daily routine. Another secret? So can you. 1. She uses the correct cleanser for her skin type. "For oily...

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INSIDE A BEAUTY EDITOR'S INSANE SKIN-CARE ROUTINE

I once dedicated a solid 45 minutes each morning to my beauty routine, and that was a problem. So when I finally cut my embarrassingly elaborate skin-care routine down to ten minutes this summer, it was a point of pride. My goal: perfect, luminous skin. I begin my streamlined morning lineup with a few pumps of Phace's Detoxifying Cleanser, a non-foaming cleanser specifically enhanced with a pH slightly lower than our skin's natural pH....

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SKIN-CARE TIPS FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE

If You Have Normal Skin... Your skin is neither too oily nor too dry, and you rarely break out or experience redness. Your pores are small (practically invisible), and though an occasional blemish may surface, it’s usually tied to your period. The Best Regimen Cleanse and moisturize daily with gentle, basic products. Look for those with antioxidants, which fight free-radical damage and stave off the signs of aging. You might...

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