What does ditching dairy do for your complexion?

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Part One: As a teen with acne, did your parents offer encouraging words, gently reminding that it was “just a phase” you would grow out of? The problem is that acne often persists into adulthood, now more so than ever. While genetics, stress, and environmental factors may contribute, mounding evidence also points to dairy as…

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5 Dermatologist-Approved Serums for a More Youthful-Looking Complexion

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“Between identifying your skin’s needs and navigating the active ingredients lists on product labels, shopping for a serum can be a daunting task. Anyone who has ventured down the skincare aisle at Sephora can attest that this seemingly simple decision involves testing out dozens of products. Considering the steep price tag (not to mention the fact that you’re applying these directly…

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5 Eye Creams That Make You Look Younger

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“We know that a bright eye area is essential to looking fresh and alert even when we feel less than. And while a cooling eye gel and brightening concealer can work wonders on a dark and puffy under-eye situation, withered skin and wrinkles are a bit harder to disguise. To get the skinny on the…

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What Dermatologists Really Truly Think of Pore Strips

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“Remember when pore strips first surfaced? Happy teens graced television ads, peeling away a paper-like strip from their noses and marveling with delight at all the gunk that came out. For me, I’ve never truly experienced the happy-teen-in-a-pore-strip-commercial sensation: Usually, when I peel them away, my eyes water, I pause in between small tears to take…

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Sugar Sag: The Bitter Truth About Sugar

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Sure, no one likes the crash after a sugar high. And is that habitual 4pm Sprinkles cupcake really worth an expanded waistline? Although we all know that too much sugar can lead to internal health issues from increased blood pressure to diabetes to weight gain, we now know that excess sugar can also lead to…

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Melasma Treatment Beverly Hills

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Melasma or patches of irregular brown pigmentation is an acquired condition that most often appears on sun-exposed areas of the face. It primarily affects women of reproductive age; in fact, 25% of cases occur during pregnancy. It is more common in women of color, and there is also a genetic predisposition, meaning it tends to…

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