Skin Care
Skin care is a broad term that refers to everything from hygiene to anti-aging regimens. Learn more about skin care at HowStuffWorks.
20 Amazingly Practical Uses for Petroleum Jelly
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Morning vs. Evening Showers: Discuss
How Often Should You Replace Your Hairbrush?
Is beer really good for your hair?
Use Vegetable Oil to Condition Your Hair
The Best Face Cleansers for Your Skin Type
Are at-home microdermabrasion products good for your skin?
Oil Cleansing: Does Castor and Olive Oil Face Wash Really Work?
What Causes Ashy Skin?
5 Important Ingredients in Face Moisturizers for Women
Is Shea Butter Food For Your Face?
The Meaning Behind Semicolon Tattoos: A Symbol of Resilience and Solidarity
The Fascinating Meaning Behind Medusa Tattoos
You're Probably Not Putting on Enough Sunscreen
Should You Pop Your Blisters?
Why Do We Love to Pop Zits?
5 Things to Know About Plantar Warts
Why Do Bruises Change Colors as They Heal?
Do vegetarians have smellier sweat than omnivores?
How Can Skin Be Oily Yet Dry?
Goatees: Cool and Progressive or Outdated and Passe?
Can You Get Lice in Your Beard?
Does shaving really make hair grow back thicker?
Do underarm whitening creams really work?
10 Sources of Body Odor That Aren't Just Sweat
Does shaving your armpits reduce sweating?
5 Surprising Facts About Itchy Scalp
At a Glance: Face Steaming
At a Glance: Scalp Sores
Quick Tips: Olive Oil and Your Lips
Side Effects of Kissing Too Much
At a Glance: Fever Blister Treatment
The Colorful History of Nail Polish
How Long Can Human Fingernails Grow?
What would happen if I never cut my fingernails?
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Tattoos used to be taboo. But today nearly one in three people has one. And some people are getting them for reasons other than to decorate their bodies.
By Debra Ronca & Sarah Gleim
Hair looking dull and limp lately? Instead of heading to the beauty aisle in search of a new product, you might consider cracking open a brew.
Raising your arms: It's such a simple gesture but one you may be reluctant to do if your underarms are all dark and splotchy. Are whitening creams the solution to your undercover issue?
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While body odor is most often caused by sweating, there are a whole mess of other things that can make you smell. You can reek of rotten fish or warm baked bread. Either way, those odors are a sign of something amiss.
Do hairy people sweat more than the hairless? It might seem that way, but ignore the hype and look at the science, particularly when it comes to underarms.
Yuck! If your workout clothes smell stinky, it might not just be because you're sweating. It can also have to do with what kind of material you are wearing. Surprisingly, natural does not always mean "breathable."
Concerns about underarm appearance are causing a lot of anxiety for many people. Check out these tips to beautify the skin you may have been neglecting.
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Hairy humans have been obsessing over the coarse matter of shaving for decades. So does the time-honored razor ritual make for thicker, gleaming, streaming hair?
You slather it on every day, but what's really in your face moisturizer? We teach you the ingredients in face moisturizers that can give you youthful skin
By Abigail Libers
Combination skin can be oily in some areas by dry in others, making moisturizing and cleansing a problem. Learn how to treat combination skin.
By Abigail Libers
Having a cold is brutal on your skin. Getting a chapped nose can be painful, so follow our tips for treating a chapped nose.
By Abigail Libers
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Jojoba oil can be used on your skin and hair and may even help with acne. Learn the many ways that jojoba oil can benefit your skin.
By Abigail Libers
Shea butter's benefits are well-known and accepted by dermatolgists and beauty fiends. But does what are shea butter's benefits for your face?
By Abigail Libers
There are many ways to reduce puffiness in your face, but first you have to determine the cause. Learn how moisturizer can reduce puffiness.
It's not always easy finding moisturizers for combination skin. But they are out there. You just know what to look for.
By Jennifer Cohen
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Petroleum-based moisturizers are safe to use and inexpensive. But is it good for sensitive skins? Learn the pros and cons of petroleum-based moisturizers.
By Diana Kelly
Moisturizers, like any other beauty product, have a shelf life. Learn how long moisturizer stays good and when you should get a new one.
By Diana Kelly
Peptides can be great for your skin, especially when they're in your face cream. Learn why peptides are a must-have for glowing skin
By Diana Kelly
If you have fair skin, it's smart to wear both sunscreen and moisturizer. But which do you put on first? Use this order to apply sunscreen and moisturizer
By Jennifer Cohen
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The best face cleansers are the ones that benefit your skin, whether it's sensitive, oily or dry. Learn how to choose the best face cleanser for your skin
By Diana Kelly
Skin on your face and skin on your body are very different. Learn how they vary and the best ways to get healthy skin on your face and your body
By Diana Kelly
An important nutrient for your body, zinc is also great for your skin. Learn all the wonderful ways zinc works for your skin.
By Jennifer Cohen
Breakfasts foods can be great for your skin. They're delicious and rich in wrinkle-fighting nutrients. Whip up these AM foods for healthy skin.
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There are plenty of at-home microdermabrasion products, but do they really work? We'll give you the pros and cons of at-home microdermabrasion products
By Jennifer Cohen
Dry skin on your feet is a fashion faux pas, especially during sandal season. Remove dry skin on your feet with our moisturizing tips.
By Diana Kelly