Healthy Beauty News & Features
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Pick Your Sunscreen Carefully: 75% Don't Pass Muster
About 75% of more than 1,850 sunscreen products evaluated offer inferior sun protection or have worrisome ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit research and advocacy group which just issued its 16th annual Guide to Sunscreens.
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Expert Q&A: Common Skin Problems in People of Color
Read WebMD’s interview with dermatologist Valerie Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, president of the Skin of Color Society, about common skin conditions in people of color.
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FDA Warns Companies Selling OTC Skin Lighteners
Side effects associated of products that have been reported to the FDA include skin rashes, facial swelling, and skin discoloration or ochronosis.
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Two Suave Deodorants Recalled Due to High Benzene Levels
Unilever has recalled two types of Suave deodorants due to slightly high levels of benzene, a substance that can cause cancer.
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Jergens Moisturizer Recalled Due to Bacteria Risk
Certain lots have been recalled because they may be contaminated with bacteria that pose a risk to people with weakened immune systems.
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‘Skinfluencers’ Promote Risky Beauty Hacks on TikTok
Their suggestions can be harmless or ineffective, but they also can be misleading, fraudulent, or even dangerous.
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Beware of the Latest TikTok Trend: Nasal Spray Tans
TikTok users seeking deep tans are using a questionable method: spraying self-tanning products up their noses, and then lying in the sun or in a tanning bed.
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Ways to Stay Body Positive Around People Who Have a Bad Body Image
Are you body positive, but the people around you aren’t like that? Here’s how to hold on to your positive body image.
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FDA Issues Stronger Safety Requirements for Breast Implants
The agency is now restricting the sale of implants and mandates that the packaging of these devices include a warning label.
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Don't Give Yourself Fillers with These Devices, FDA Says
Needle-free devices and fillers are being sold directly to consumers online, and are promoted on social media "to increase lip volume, improve the appearance of wrinkles, change the shape of the nose, and other similar procedures," according to the FDA warning.
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The Right Order to Use Your Skin Care Products
Learn the correct steps for using your skincare products for the best effectiveness.
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What to Know if You Wear Fake Eyelashes
If you wear fake eyelashes, do your research to find out exactly how safe they are and what you can do to improve your experience.
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Is Your Makeup Still Good After a Year?
Makeup products may sit on your counters for months or years. Are they still good to use after a year?
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Can You Safely Tint Your Brows and Lashes?
Learn more about tinting brows and lashes, the risks involved, and how to do it safely.
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Are Harmful Chemicals Hiding in Your Cosmetics?
Anxious about harmful chemicals hiding in your cosmetics? Here's what you need to know.
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What Glycolic Acid Can Do for Your Skin
What can you expect if you try skin products and procedures with glycolic acid? Find out.
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Sun Protective Clothing: What to Know
Protecting your skin from the sun is extremely important. Sun protective clothing provides a reliable layer of security from harmful UV rays.
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What Kojic Acid Can Do for Your Skin
Learn about the skin benefits of kojic acid and how it can help your skin.
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What Ferulic Acid Can Do For Your Skin
Learn about the benefits of ferulic acid and how it can help your skin.
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How to Take Off Gel Nail Polish
Step-by-step tips on how to take off gel nail polish.
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8 Common Sunscreen Mistakes
Learn common sunscreen mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Skin Care Ingredients for Sensitive Skin
Learn about the best skin care ingredients for sensitive skin.
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How to Choose the Best Night Cream
Learn what to look for when shopping for a night cream.
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How to Choose the Best Shampoo
Learn what to look for when shopping for a shampoo.
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Tips for Great Lips
When it comes to skin care, people forget that their lips need attention. Learn some new tips for great lips to help get rid of bothersome lip dryness.
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