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For years, skin care companies have scoured the globe for ingredients, sending scouts to places like Madagascar or the Amazon jungle in search of the next shea butter or Dead Sea salts. More recently, the beauty industry has been exploring a less exotic location for inspiration: the supermarket produce aisle. While industry watchers say cosmetic-grade fruit and vegetable extracts have been Read more...

Bleak weather, dropping temperatures and central heating are just some of the skin enemies we'll be facing this winter. Complexions really suffer during winter says Bharti Vyas, creator of Tesco's Skin Wisdom range. "Winter calls for a richer moisturizer than summer and a nourishing cream should be an integral part of your skincare regime to provide a protective barrier against Read more...

Who wouldn't want glowing skin, less stress, and a healthy heart? Fish oil is the richest source of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids essential for these and other aspects of well-being. But according to a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the typical Western diet contains a mere 15 percent of the optimum amount of omega-3 fatty acids, or the equivalent of Read more...

It's that time of year when cold winter winds and weather team up with indoor heating to take a toll on your skin and hair. But they can be equally drying to your nails, making them brittle and prone to breaking, splitting and peeling. Lower temperatures and less exercise reduce circulation. You can also expect your nails to grow more slowly. That means your nails will demand extra Read more...

On cold nights this winter, you're probably too busy snuggling in your warm bed to worry about the heating bill. But as you sleep, another insidious cost is creeping through the blankets and into your skin. The cost of constant heating to your skin is moisture. And as any woman knows, dryness makes wearing makeup in the winter difficult if not impossible. New winter cosmetic Read more...

It comes from the dense lushness of the Amazon rain forest. It tastes like a chocolaty blueberry. And even though it's tiny (smaller than a grape), it carries a nutritional wallop that makes it the Popeye of fruits so strong it can punch your sluggish body into fighting shape. It's the acai berry, the fruit of the acai palm tree native to Brazil. If you're not familiar with acai Read more...

If you want cosmetics that remove cellulite, reduce wrinkles, combat acne, moisturize skin, improve skin elasticity, prevent oxidant damage and so much more, just kelp yourself. Sorry. Puns are hard to resist when talking about the growing wave of "marine" cosmetics -- products containing extracts of seaweed, sea mud, and other things you'd probably consider icky at the shore. "Nature's beauty Read more...

In our second annual sun-care awards, we feature the best new products to solve any sunscreen dilemma. Every winner offers broad-spectrum protection, blocking both UVA and UVB rays. Problem: You can't stand thick, sticky lotions. Solution: Use a spray. The lightweight formula will coat your entire body in seconds. Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray SPF 45 ($11; at drugstores) Read more...

When it comes to caring for the nails, many of the tips taken for granted over the years may in fact be myths that can damage the nails. Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology's Academy Meeting, Marta J. VanBeek, MD, MPH, FAAD, assistant professor, department of dermatology, University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa, discussed the myths and facts of healthy nails. Read more...

Here's the bad news: The skin on your lips is very thin and does not have oil glands to provide protection. But here's the good news: Just as your lips can absorb harmful substances, their thin skin can easily absorb beneficial nutrients, too. Because your lips cannot produce oil, you need to moisturize them so they don't crack, chap or peel. Sun and cold, as well as lipsticks with synthetic Read more...

Vicky Hortman was surprised by what she recently discovered about her skin. As president of Gray & Creech Water Systems Inc., which supplies water-treatment and coffee systems to area businesses, she is on the road frequently, working with her company's sales representatives. "My skin is exposed daily to the sun and the elements," she says. "I have always taken care of Read more...

HealthDay News - Scars are found on almost everyone's body. Although scars can't be erased, there are many ways to minimize their appearance, the American Academy of Dermatology says. The academy recommends a consultation between the patient and dermatologist to decide the best treatment. Here's a list of possible treatment options: Dermabrasion: A machine is used to remove the Read more...

One-Coat Wonder Life is hectic enough without spending precious moments in the nail salon. With just one sheer coat, the patented Sally Hansen Star Opal Nail Glaze shields nails from everyday damage and locks in moisture with real opal; vitamins A, C and E nourish and condition. This single coat usually lasts up to 10 days. What a stroke of genius! Save Your Cuticles Keeping your nails Read more...

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects about 14 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. It causes redness and swelling -- primarily on the face -- though it can also affect the scalp, neck, ears, chest and back.Since rosacea causes facial swelling and redness, it is easily confused with other skin conditions, such as acne and sunburn.Dermatologists can't Read more...

Want a sexy smile? Want luscious lips that mimic Angelina Jolie's? While it's important to maintain healthy, beautiful teeth, you won't get that pout of perfection if you fail to properly care for your lips. As a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bruce Freund does his best each day to perfect his patients' smiles. And after nearly 30 years of practice, he is still amazed by how many people come in Read more...

While it's generally perceived as an adolescent condition, acne can strike in midlife and beyond. What's more, says Dr. Tony Chu, head of dermatology at Imperial College, London, "few conditions are subject to more myths or misinformation." For instance, the myth that chocolate causes acne or other spots on the skin is "the most ridiculous misconception," says Dr. Chu. He Read more...

A change in the seasons brings reminders about what elements can do to the skin. Makeup specialist Juliet Cohen says sun, rain, wind, and pollution "wage war on our skin, causing it to age and wrinkle." Cohen says that thanks to cosmetic science, help is at hand. Moisturizers are important because they can ward off harmful ultraviolet rays and boost the skin's ability to protect Read more...

We go to great lengths to thwart the signs of aging on our faces, but the hands are one of the biggest age revealers on the body. Think of what your hands go through on a daily basis. For starters, aside from the face, the hands are most frequently exposed to the sun and harsh weather. The hands also spend a lot of time in water. In addition, the skin on the backs of the hands is among the Read more...

Keep the worst of the winter effects at bay with a few simple and cheap measures you can do at home. Solihull, England-based beauty therapist Becky Price provides her top tips for keeping your skin in tip top condition this winter. "During the winter, your skin is uncomfortably dry and wrinkles look more evident with skin looking dull and sluggish," she says. "The key Read more...

Taking care of your skin means more than just taking care of the skin on your face. Your body's skin needs care as well. Fortunately, taking care of your body's skin is much less labor-intensive than taking care of the skin on your face. Incorporate these three practices into your daily routine, and you'll have beautiful skin all over in no time at all. 1. Moisturize every day. Applying a Read more...