News and Features Related to Skin & Beauty

1. Removing Tattoos: Who Does It and Why
   

   July 21, 2008 -- It seemed a good idea at the time. But you were young, wild, and in love with Roland. Now you are getting married to Ed and you want Roland's name off your right calf. It seems that when it comes to getting tattoos removed, more women than men go in for the procedure. Researchers co

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2. Scripts to Stop the Damage
   

   By Jenny Bailly Wouldn't it be great if women could cultivate a sense of self grounded in more than the way we look? You can help make this happen! Get the scripts to stop the damage.   Wouldn't it be great if women could cultivate a sense of self grounded in more than the way we look? The million-d

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3. 8 Burning Questions About Sunscreens
   

   July 8, 2008 -- Questions about sunscreens are plentiful in the wake of a recent report by The Environmental Working Group (EWG) that gave a failing grade to 85% of the nearly 1,000 sunscreens reviewed. The products gave inadequate sun protection, have ingredients thought to be health hazards, or ha

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4. Summer Buyers' Guide: Sunless Tanning Lotions
   

   Achieving that bronze-kissed look without ever stepping foot on the beach has never been easier. And sunless tans will be hotter than ever this year with all sorts of streak-proof varieties, including a do-it-yourself airbrush tanning kit, readily available. Here's how sunless tanners work. The acti

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5. Summer Buyers' Guide: Hair Care
   

   Riding the newest wave in summer hair care are sprays, shampoos, and conditioners that contain UV filters -- perfect for the summer months. "With sun damage and exposure, hair can become more brittle. It can also become discolored with chlorine, especially for those who color their hair," says Ellen

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6. Gorgeous For Life
   

   By Sally Wadyka How can you get an enviable complexion in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond? Use the right products for your skin, follow a healthy diet, and choose makeup that plays up your natural radiance. When you’re 18, a tight butt, firm abs, and smooth, glowing skin are practically givens. But a

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7. Turn Back Time, Without Surgery
   

   By Wendy Schmid Face-lifts, eye jobs, and brow surgery are becoming passé. To shave years off your face, more doctors are turning to these less-invasive—and often more effective—options. To look younger, you no longer have to go under the knife—or spend thousands of dollars. The newest injectables a

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8. 3 Decades of Beautiful Skin
   

   By Jenny Bailly The treatments, solutions, and science that will keep your complexion smooth and gorgeous through your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond The best skin of your life may well be ahead of you. Sure, with each passing decade, you face fresh challenges in your quest for a radiant complexion: There

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9. Natural Cosmetics: Are They Healthier for Your Skin?
   

   Natural beauty products: They're all the rage with supermodels, Hollywood stars, and the girl next door. But can these often pricey products really make a difference for your skin, and if so, do you get what you pay for? Maybe not. If it's prettier, gentler, problem-free skin care you think you're g

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10. How Will Breast Implants Change Your Life?
    

    By her 18th birthday, Laura Kearney realized "the girls" weren't growing -- but she pushed aside thoughts of breast implants. For eight years, she resisted the pressures of society -- images of stars and starlets, the focus on female anatomy. "It's everywhere in your face," says Kearney, now 26. "I

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