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Explaining Cosmetics Allergens

Explaining Cosmetics Allergens

Did you know that anyone can develop an allergy at any age to virtually any substance? An allergic reaction is the body’s way of responding to an ...

Common Gluten Ingredients in Skin Care Products That You May Not Suspect

Do you need to worry about gluten in Skin Care Products? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and other foods. In individuals who ha...

Is There a Connection Between Gluten and Acne?

Acne, a common inflammatory condition, has a variety of aggravating factors in people of all ages. While the precise factors that worsen acne are ...

Cosmetics Labeling Guide

The Cosmetics Labeling Guide provides step-by-step help with cosmetic labeling, with examples and answers to questions manufacturers often ask ab...

10 Ways Your Mind Can Help Your Body

The mind-body connection is how your mental and physical health interact. Rather than being separate issues, each can affect the other. Physical il...

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The Worst Things You Can Put on Your Face

Coconut Oil 11/15 If you believe the hype, it’s a magic elixir for beautiful skin. It’s true that coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which has ...

10 Top Health Questions Answered

Should I Go Gluten-Free? 1/10 Only if you have celiac disease, when gluten (a protein in grains) damages your small intestine. Experts no longer...

8 Things to Know About Psoriasis and Black Americans’ Skin

Psoriasis affects darker skin tones differently than lighter skin tones. These tips can help you control psoriasis and feel comfortable in...

Are These Habits Really Healthy?

Cleanses, sometimes called detoxes, involve fasting, drinking or eating only certain foods or drinks, or taking supplements or herbs in order to re...

Using Cosmetics Safely

People use cosmetics to keep clean and enhance their beauty. These products range from lipstick and nail polish to deodorant, perfume, hairspray, ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet: Foods to Avoid and Nutrition Tips

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can strike anyone at any age. RA is different from osteoarthritis, which is the natural wearing down of joints over time...

Is Your Body Aging Faster Than It Should Be?

Brown sun spots most often appear on your face, hands, and arms. They’re common, especially for people over 50. Most are harmless and are caused b...

Surprising Ways to Reduce Wrinkles

When you sleep in certain positions night after night, it leads to "sleep lines" -- wrinkles that become etched into the top layers of skin and don...