Skin Care

You may wonder how you'd look as a redhead or a platinum blonde, but could making that change be risky? Can the chemicals in hair dye damage your scalp?

By Sarah Rutland

As winter comes along, lips that are cracked and dry can became a painful reality for months on end. Although there are several factors that can cause your lips to chap, could poor hydration be one of them?

By Sarah Jourdain

Constant use of lip balm is a very real part of many people's lives. But is lip-balm addiction a valid medical condition?

By Sarah Siddons

If you use a hair removal cream properly, you can wash away unwanted hair with one clean wipe. Leave a cream on your skin for too long, though, and you could burn yourself.

By Sarah Siddons

There's nothing wrong with washing your face a couple of times per day -- in fact, most people recommend doing so. But if you start vigorously scrubbing one time too many, it can only lead to irritation.

By Elizabeth Whitmore

When lips dry out, become chapped or develop sores, it can be painful, frustrating and unattractive. Some lip conditions are caused by dehydration or infection, but medication can also be the culprit of a calamitous kisser.

By Alexander Page

You may have heard that deodorants and antiperspirants have been linked to breast cancer, but is this true?

By Sarah Siddons

Dry, scaly skin can be a problem, especially in winter months. Moisturizing skin cleansers let you shed your scales and molt into spring-fresh skin.

By Sarah Siddons

Tweezing is one of the simplest and most used techniques for hair removal, but is it safe for your skin? Learn more about the most common side effects that can come along with it.

By Sarah Siddons

You were so excited to get that bronzer as a gift with purchase with your new mascara. But every time you use it, your face itches like mad. Could you be allergic to your new makeup?

By Sarah Siddons

Is your face itchy? Figuring out the right products and the most effective cleansing routine are the first steps in providing relief for your dry skin.

By Sarah Rutland

Irritated skin -- whether red or dried-out -- can be a sign that you're using the wrong product for your skin. But is it time to change your cleanser?

By Sarah Jourdain

Certain foods, including chocolate, peanuts, shellfish and greasy pizza, have a reputation for causing acne, but is there any truth to this?

By Sarah Jourdain

Finding breakouts on your skin might make you feel self-conscious. But do other people really notice them as much as you do?

By Sarah Siddons

You may have heard that hot water or steam can open up pores on your face, making it easier to clear out blackheads. But do your pores even have the physical capability to open?

By Elizabeth Whitmore

Some of us are trained to look at the list of ingredients on boxes of cereal and candy bars, but have you ever scoured the back of a bottle of skin cleanser? Do cosmetics companies put everything on their labels?

By Alexander Page

With diets that are rich in fruits and veggies, many vegetarians seem to be healthier overall than some non-vegetarians. But how much does this lifestyle translate to skin health?

By Sarah Siddons

Using bar soap or liquid soap is essentially a personal preference, but debates have raged on over which skin product works better. Can you stand a little soap scum, or does your cleanser come from a bottle?

By Elizabeth Forester

For years, research has attributed birth control with acne-clearing powers. But is clear skin worth the side effects that can come with some oral contraceptives?

By Sarah Siddons

Individually, honey and vinegar both have properties that can potentially soothe and smooth skin. But what are the advantages to using these ingredients at the same time?

By Jackie Weaver

Lemon juice is a strong food acid that can do everything from relieve a sore throat to brighten your laundry whites. You may have heard that it can also get rid of freckles. Is this true, or is it more of a temporary solution?

By Elizabeth Whitmore

Many people apply topical treatments, such as beeswax, when their lips are dry or damaged. But certain foods may help promote lip health from the inside out. Which ones work best?

By Sarah Rutland

You may have dry hair, oily hair, thick hair or thinning hair, but can your scalp affect the way your hair looks?

By Alexander Page

Shea butter is a common ingredient in moisturizers and scar prevention creams. But how well does it actually work as a means for making existing scars disappear?

By Sarah Rutland

It's no secret that sugary foods can lead to negative effects like weight gain, but can they affect your brain, too? Find out how a high sugar intake could make you look and feel older.

By Shannon Cicero