Tag: Wrinkle
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Q: Everyone around me is getting Botox, but I’m scared. Is that normal?
In short: It’s normal to be scared. But Botox is safe. How Botox works…
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20 Most Affordable Skincare Brands
From the minimalist approach of The Ordinary to the nourishing formulations of Dove, these brands have something to offer for every skin type and need. Let’s dive into the most affordable skincare brands that deliver impressive results without the hefty price tag.
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Q: Does caffeine work in skincare products?
Short answer: Yes. Here’s a guide on how to find products containing it. Almost all effective products for the eye area – targeting surface wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles – contain caffeine.
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How Sleep Affects Your Skin
Lately, my sleep has been disrupted: instead of the recommended 8 hours, I’m barely getting 4-5 hours – and then waking up. Sometimes I fall asleep at 2 am because work thoughts keep spinning in my head. Other times, I wake up at 5 am from sudden noises (thanks to my 2 kids), and I…
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Q: Do face tapes help with wrinkles?
Face tapes are often advertised as a safe, painless, and non-invasive method of rejuvenation. The claim is that using colorful elastic bands can lift the face, improve blood circulation, smooth out wrinkles, and generally extend the skin’s youthfulness. But does it actually work? Let’s take a closer look.
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Estrogen Storm: What Happens in a Woman’s Body as We Age
Thanks to estrogen, girls develop breasts and grow pubic hair; this hormone regulates our menstrual cycle and sexual desire, and it affects the entire reproductive system. However, as we age, things get worse: there is very little of it left. Why is this important? Because estrogen is a key factor in women’s health, influencing everything…
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There’s Not a Damn Thing You Can Do About a Neck…?
“You can shoot collagen and Botox and Restylane into your wrinkles and creases but short of surgery, there’s not a damn thing you can do about a neck,” writes Nora Ephron. Unfortunately, she’s right.
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From Start to Finish: How to Order Active Ingredients in Skincare
Retinol, salicylic acid, peptides – how to organize all of these?
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Q: I want to buy a cream with a “Botox effect.” Can skincare products work “like injections”?
Does this mean hyaluronic acid (and other ingredients) are unnecessary since they don’t penetrate the dermis? No, it doesn’t – they have a different role.
