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| Acne Skin Care Tips for the Summertime |
| Summer is a beautiful time of year. The weather is warm; the days are long. But, summertime can also bring oily skin, blackheads and breakouts. With a few changes in your skin care routine, you can keep your skin looking and feeling great all summer long. |
| 1. Control Oil |
| Heat and humidity can cause oil glands to work overtime. Control oiliness by washing your face with a foaming cleanser twice daily. If your skin gets exceptionally oily, you can do a midday cleansing too. |
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| But don’t get into the habit of cleansing too often. For some, a once per day cleansing may be all the skin can tolerate. Cleansing too often can break down the skin’s protective barrier, causing excessive dryness and irritation, and ultimately worsen breakouts. |
| Some dermatologists advise letting the cleanser sit on the skin for a few seconds before rinsing well. You can…. |
| 2. Lighten Up Your Moisturizer |
| If you had been using a more emollient during the cooler months, summer is an ideal time to lighten up… |
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| your BEAUTY |
| 5 Dos to Help Slow the Aging Skin Process |
| Maybe you’re in your 20s or early 30s and you think you can’t possibly have aging skin yet. Well, you’re wrong. Your skin’s ‘youthfulness’ |
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| has less to do with age than how it’s been treated, so if exposed to sun, smoke and stress, your skin will start ‘acting old,’ losing collagen, glow and elasticity. Lines will develop and pores can seem more pronounced. It’s easier to prevent damage than to repair it but the good news is you CAN reverse skin damage. |
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| Here are 5 dos to help slow down and reverse the aging process and leave your skin glowing at any age. |
| • Do stop smoking. Ever notice the skin of a lifelong smoker? It can appear wrinkly like a squashed paper bag. The fact is, smoking is the 2nd biggest biggest cause of skin damage after sun exposure. Why? Nicotine constricts blood vessels and decreases the flow of oxygen to the skin. Not good things. |
| • Do use an AHA or BHA (also known as retinols) every day. A daily application can erase years from your face. AHAs used properly not only take of… |
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| the DEBUT |
| Bioelements All Things Pure |
| Bioelements’ new All Things Pure skin care line details all its simple, natural ingredients right on its eco-friendly packaging. |
| For eco-beauty seekers who love simplicity, a new skin care line seeks to unclutter your daily beauty regimen. Bioelements’ All Things Pure line makes products so clean and pure that the ingredient list, complete with descriptions, fits on one side of the package box! |
| Gone are the chemicals, perfumes, and parabens – which means bye-bye |
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| monthly HIGHLIGHTS |
| Oily skin can cause a number of problems including acne and blackheads. It can also be particularly unsightly and can cause embarrassment to you if you suffer from it. |
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| your STYLE |
5 Summer Style Trends
You Should Try |
| By Claire Sulmers |
| This summer is all about trying new fun trends, as seen on a handful of our favorite celebs. Take a look at the following five fashion and beauty flashes and tell us: Will you try or pass it by? |
| 1. Short Hairstyles: |
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| Ever since Solange Knowles waved bye-bye to her long weave, several celebrities have followed suit, including Janet Jackson and Vanessa Simmons. In addition to looking chic and sophisticated, a cropped cut will keep your head cool in the warmer months. |
| 2. Socks With Heels: |
| Ever since Solange Knowles waved bye-bye to her long weave, several celebrities have followed suit, including Janet Jackson and Vanessa Simmons. In addition to looking chic and sophisticated, a cropped cut will keep your head cool in the warmer months. |
| 3. Blue Nail Polish: |
| Beyonce was seen wearing pastel eggshell-blue nail polish in… |
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