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A Skin Expert Warns That Most People’s Showering Techniques Need Improvement

Bathing Before Bed May Improve Sleep Quality

In this article, dermatologist Dr. Alia Ahmed reveals how most people’s showering habits aren’t scrubbing up to par, from using too much product to missing body parts, this skin expert says most people have developed the wrong kind of showering techniques and she recommends some skin-friendly habits. Her concern and advice follow the results from …

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Put Your Best Foot Forward: 6 Essential Tips for Good Foot Health

Footnotes: Your Amazing Feet and How to Keep Them Healthy

With the warm temperatures of summer bringing an end to boots and thick socks, now is the perfect time to start focusing on foot health. After all, with our feet being one of the most used parts of our bodies, taking good care of them helps ensure that we can remain active in any season. …

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5 Lesser-Known Benefits Of Cannabis For Skin

Promoting Healthy Glowing Skin

Cannabis has been making headlines for years now. Most of us have gotten to know it for its medical and recreational purpose. It is gaining momentum in being used to help to treat many diseases, but it is lesser-known for its incredible benefits for skin health. Cannabis is finding its way into the beauty industry. …

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About Face: Helping Aging Skin To Stay Healthy

About Face: Helping Aging Skin To Stay Healthy

As you age your skin goes through many changes, it loses fat, it becomes thinner as well as drier, and red pimply spots can appear called rosacea. Some spots may become waxy and pink, especially around the nose, ear, hairline, and eyebrows which is called seborrheic dermatitis, and years of sun exposure can cause more …

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Aloe Vera: The Wonder Plant Of Immortality

Aloe Vera: The Wonder Plant Of Immortality

Very few plants possess the soothing properties of the aloe vera plant which is often called the wonder plant of immortality that has been used as a natural remedy around the globe due to its potent healing properties.  Aloe vera is used as a common ingredient in cosmetics, food supplements, herbal remedies, skincare, moisturizers, and …

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