Battle the Burn How to Prevent Razor Burn
- Published on Monday, 21 November 2016 00:34
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Most men have had at least one uncomfortable encounter with razor burn. Razor burn occurs after shaving and can be uncomfortable and lead to razor bumps. The bumps can be red and are typically accompanied by ingrown hairs.
Razor burn is easy to prevent. Because it's often a byproduct of a poor shaving routine, razor burn does not have to be an accepted part of a daily shave. The following tips can help men ensure their next shave is smooth and pain-free.
Protect Skin From the Worst Weather Has To Offer
- Published on Tuesday, 15 November 2016 00:26
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Regardless of what season it is, skin seems to bear the brunt of weather's wrath. Whether it's the sun beating down in the dog days of summer or the wind whipping around and causing skin to crack when the weather starts to turn cold, skin is never fully safe from the elements.
The often unsung benefits of plastic surgery
- Published on Sunday, 09 October 2016 00:12
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Some are quick to pigeon hole plastic surgery as something restricted to the rich, famous or the vain. But plastic surgery often helps restore confidence and functionality, and is often relied on to correct birth defects or injuries.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 1 million reconstructive surgery procedures are performed each year. Plastic surgery can help repair everything from cleft palates to mastectomies. Many injuries, disfigurements or birth defects can now be mitigated if not corrected entirely by modern plastic surgery.
Control uneven skin pigmentation
- Published on Thursday, 15 September 2016 00:53
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Uneven skin tone is a common, relatively harmless condition that affects millions of people. Hyperpigmentation (darkened areas) and hypopigmentation (lightened areas) are examples of uneven skin tone conditions that people often hope to alleviate.
Separate acne myths from facts
- Published on Wednesday, 07 September 2016 00:43
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Acne tends to affect people when they are most self-conscious about their appearances - the teenage years. UC Davis Health System estimates that 85 percent of teens get acne, with the first outbreak starting around age 11 for girls and a few years later for boys.
But acne is not exclusive to teenagers. Adults also can get acne, with 30 to 40 percent of adults experiencing it. Despite the prevalence of acne, some people remain misinformed about the skin condition and the best ways to treat it.