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Over the counter remedies don’t work on your pimples? Maybe it’s time to look to more natural solutions, including spit. That’s right, the best acne solution could be from your own body. Read on how to get rid of acne with purely natural remedies. Spit on it: Research has shown that saliva contains histatins, a chemical that aids with healing. In the study, conducted by the University of Amsterdam, saliva was put on wounds in vitro and sped up healing. Since acne is a bacteria, it may be possible that histatins could attack and heal the pimples at their source....

The roar of summer has already left us but, we still have some time left to hit the beach and get that last great tan of the season. So how do we keep that great sun-kissed looked for as long as possible? The Dailymail has found 9 ways that you could extend the life of the bronze on your bod and keep a tan for as long as possible: 1. Before you hit the beach, make sure to exfoliate like crazy 2. Pop some beta-carotene and lycopene 3. Drink water 4. Moisturize twice a day 5. Avoid waxing 6. Eat...

Ok, so your pores are clogged and looking like they need a quick clearing. You reach for a papery pore strip, paste one on the bridge of your nose, and wow—you can’t believe that all that dark dirt was lodged in there. But applying those pore strips all the time, as fascinating as they may be, can backfire and bring on breakouts. We give you the lowdown on getting clear pores with a strip: How it works: The paper thin bandage-y looking strip adheres tightly to your skin. When you peel it off, you’re taking all the blackheads, dirt, oil,...

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a do-it-all cream that fought wrinkles on your face and everywhere else? Well, keep dreaming because despite what you might have heard, a face cream is entirely different than a hand cream,. Both of them treating the skin in each area in a unique way. So you’re going to need both. Period. Here’s why: The skin on your face is not the same as your hands. Your hands have thicker skin and can withstand a lot more. Facial skin is thinner, and has a tendency to develop blackheads and acne (not so for...

We all know the drill: Wear sunscreen 365 days a year, no matter what the weather. But even if you’re practicing safe sun precautions and doing them diligently, the way you’re applying sunscreen might be affecting your sun protection.  You can still be at risk for premature aging and skin cancers simply because you didn't put on enough or reapply when you should. And it’s particularly important on days where UV rays are blazing and you’re spending more time outdoors than in. Follow these rules to make the most of your SPF: Apply an Ample Amount Chances are, you’re not...