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Happy Hour: Shake Up The Perfect Skin Care Cocktail For Your Complexion

Dorothy Tan

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Everybody has their own unique skin concerns, which means that there is no one-size-fits-all skin care regime that will work across the board. Marie Claire has concocted a series of skincare cocktails that is designed to combat three common skin issues: wrinkles and lines, acne and sensitive skin. "The Line Eraser": For those plagued with lines and wrinkles, a mild moisturizing cleanser will help to make skin look plumper and smoother. An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) will serve to exfoliate and boost collagen production while a retinol product has anti-aging benefits. Hydrate your skin with a moisturizer that is rich in peptides...


Going Green: Rubbing Broccoli On Your Skin As A New Form Of Sun Protection

Dorothy Tan

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Your mother may have been on to something when she insisted that you eat your broccoli as a child. A new study by the University of Arizona and Johns Hopkins University found that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli, has powerful anti-skin cancer properties. Conducted by Dr. Sally Dickenson, what is interesting about this new research is that instead of just advocating the consumption of broccoli to harness its skin-protecting goodness, it is advocating that we apply sulforaphane directly onto our skins. Having shown that sulforaphane is "a highly adaptable, highly effective agent when it comes to inhibiting cancer-causing pathways, while activating chemoprotective genes", Dr. Dickenson is...


Rub Your Way To A Smoother Face With This DIY Anti-Wrinkle Facial Massage

Dorothy Tan

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  Instead of spending hundreds of dollars at the spa, why not give yourself a relaxing facial massage in the comfort of your own home? PopSugar Beauty's editor Jessica Cruel demonstrates a DIY anti-wrinkle facial that gives you smoother, brighter skin. As with most beauty treatments, this 30-minute home-made facials starts with cleansing and toning the skin to get rid of any make-up and dirt. After that, your face is ready for a soothing oil massage that helps to stimulate blood circulation, drain fluid from the lymphatic system and reduce the appearance of lines. Consisting of upward strokes, circular motion...


Raid The Supermarket: Yummy DIY Food Facials For Fresher, Younger Skin

Dorothy Tan

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This may be new to you, but the secrets to fresher, younger-looking skin can be found at the fresh produce aisles in your local supermarket. In addition to being great for our bodies when eaten, whole fruits and vegetables that are pumped with anti-aging goodness can also be used in DIY food facials that will combat free radicals, keeping your skin firm and wrinkle-free—to top it off, edible masks are also easy to make and wallet-friendly. Health magazine recently featured a collection of yummy DIY food facial recipes that you can whip up in a jiffy to give your skin a quick...


Interesting Laundry Room Skincare! Stiffen Your Collar and Learn How to Get Clear Smooth Skin With Starch

Lisa Cohen Lee

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Starch as a skin smoother? You bet. The ingredient you use to iron out wrinkles in clothes can also be effective in making your skin look firmer. Surprisingly, starch is the basis for many makeup and skincare formulas. But this starch isn't the same as the one you use with laundry. Here’s how to get clear smooth skin with starch and what to look for on the ingredient label: What it is: The starch you find in beauty products is usually a natural ingredient derived from rice, corn, potato or tapioca. Some are listed on the label in their natural...