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Skin Care

This page contains tips on how to save time and money keeping your skin healthy and beautiful.

Closeup of Facial Pores and Oily Skin Advice
A woman using a pore strip for blackheads on her nose. Acne Treatment
A green box of Bag Balm medicated ointment. Dry Skin
Someone using an acne cleansing pad on their face. Cleansing
Homemade Moisturizer in a jar near a fern leaf Moisturizer
Woman applying wrinkle cream to her face. Mature Skin Tips
Woman with facial mask and cukes on eyes. Oily Skin
Homemade Foot Powder, Woman Holding Her Foot Body
Woman tanning next to a pool. Tanning
Preventing Acne, Young Woman washing her face Acne Prevention
A pregnant woman rubbing cream in her belly to prevent stretch marks. Stretch Marks
Woman at the beach with a sunburn. Sunburns
A woman cleaning her face with skin toner. Normal Skin

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This is a guide about skin lightening tips. There are some commercial products as well as homemade solutions that can be used to lighten a dark complexion or dark spots on your

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I'm from a black family background, but my skin is light. After using some bleaching cream my skin becomes red and tan and very dry. I would like to have pale skin. What

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I have very large pores (holes) on the nose and near the cheeks (bumps). I tried Eskinol Pore Minimizing toner and it works "well" for me, but it contains alcohol, so I'd like

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I want to get rid of acne on my arms and face, but the acne products are too much. Is there a simple and easy way to get rid of acne fast?

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Since I am always trying new things, getting products from friends, and samples with my purchases, I find I have WAY too much! So instead of letting all these goodies gather

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I have been using pure coconut oil for the past two months. I no longer have red, cracked, and bleeding hands nor do my feet have large unhappy cracks in them.

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Can anybody help with ideas for removing the dark knots on the hands?

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I have tried lemon peel on my skin. OMG, it really works! My skin was soft!

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Help please! My skin is oily with blackheads (my nose, cheeks, chin mostly have it). What is a budget friendly cleanser that works great for this? I'm hoping to pay for a

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I'm 33 yrs old. My dream is to make my skin white. I have a brown complexion. Does anyone have some cheap suggestions for ways to do this at home?

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Most people don't realize that the main purpose of a facial cream is to seal in water. The best way to save money on your creams is to mix a little water in your hand with your

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I have hyperpigmentation all along my cheeks and nose. Can someone kindly suggest any good remedy to get rid of them?

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I what to know if lemon juice in the bottle is the same as a lemon fruit? I have been using it and I just want to know does it work? My face does feel soft and with

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Please I've had this sort of black rubishes (blemishes) around my nose and some form of rashes too. The blemishes soon developed all over the face and made my face as dark

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How do I keep my ears from breaking out?

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Is the daily use of the Dermawand laser harmful in any way to your health? Can it cause any cancer or something else?

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Are there substitutions for the products you use with Derma Wand? I have had mine for a few weeks and my daughter definately notices the difference.

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Get rid of your zit. Just apply soda white toothpaste on your pimple before going to sleep. By morning, it will fall off with the dry tooth paste. It is as easy as that.

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How could I clean my brown knees?

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Make a paste of baking soda and any oil (I prefer grapeseed oil). Apply to wet skin using a washcloth or loofa pad. The baking soda exfoliates and the oil moisturizes. Be

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During winter, your skin loses moisture and tends to dry even when you apply lotion. Add few drops of olive oil to your bottle of lotion and shake well.

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Just yesterday I bought a product (can't find it online) that has beeswax, grape seed oil, night primrose oil, olive oil, shea butter, essential oil, honey, and vitamin

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My teenage son (15) needs to clean his face better now more than ever. What products would you recommend we purchased? I would like to know the brand names of products I

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My acne started when I was 14. I had it for a couple of years then it cleared up. I was at the point where I barely needed to wash it and it still was clear. I maybe

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Make a thick paste of baking soda mixed with water. Apply on your acne. Or use soda white tooth paste and put on your zit and let it dry.

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I've had bad acne on my face for over 3 years. Then a couple of months ago I got acne on my back and chest. I'm going to a waterpark with my family and I don't

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I bought olive oil for pimples. I am wondering whether using olive oil is a good remedy? I have been suffering with pimples for the last 10 years. I just heard about olive oil.

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My effective, inexpensive way to prevent and get rid of acne is Ivory soap and Sea Breeze. Wash your face at night before bed with Ivory soap. Dry and then get some

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I've been breaking out like crazy for about 3 months now and it is on my forehead and chin. I have been drinking lots of water and have been staying away from sweets. I have

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Not drying off with a towel after your shower or bath can save your skin from aging, drying out and help to absorb the lotion better. I have old terry cloth robes

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I really like the Arnica Gel that you get from your health food stores. I find it works really well right after coming in from outside! Awhile back I had burned my cheek with a curling

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Instead of using lotion after your shower, you can use those conditioner samples you receive in the mail. Just apply at the end of the shower like lotion. It will lubricate

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I know sometimes when you have an anointment there is nothing more embarrassing then showing up looking sweaty. Here is a tip to to cool you off next time:

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I currently have extremely dry skin on my face. It is itchy, peels constantly, and looks awful. I don't know whether I have dermatitis, but I have used so many creams and moisturiz

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My grandmother use to buy a bottle of baby oil and mix iodine in it. She had the nicest tan and the the softest skin.

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Can Derma Wand can be used by men?

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My daughter has had very bad acne for 7 years. Nothing works. Help.

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Here is a simple way to make your own blackhead removing strips. I used to spend $10 per box (which lasted me 2 weeks) for many, many years.

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I was going on a trip and trying to conserve space. I realized by cutting my favorite facial cloths in half, they will make them last 60 days instead of 30!

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I keep a back brush that I purchased for a dollar at the dollar store in my shower, and use it to clean my heels and toes. A light scrubbing with it exfoliates and keeps

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Now that I am older, whenever I get bitten by an insect, or scraped, or cut, the scars that are left behind are kind of a purple color. I would like to know if there is anything

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My teenage son had a red pimple on his face for Picture day. He used Visine on it and it took the redness out of it so it was not so noticeable.

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My son had a wart and a friend told me to put a banana peel over it and cover with bandage. I did and it was gone in a week.

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How can I get rid of skin tags?

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I'm 46 yrs old and have noticed I've got large pores on my face. I can't make it look smooth even with makeup. What can I do to make my face look and be smoother?

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Do you use white or cider vinegar on the brown spots?

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I had a really bad dark, ugly scar after a C-section. Over the counter remedies didn't work. Then an old past beauty queen told me about vinegar.

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Is there a product or formula out there that really removes dark spots on your face? One side of my face is bad due to the sun while driving.

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If your lips are peeling and chapped, they are annoying and unattractive. Apply a little vasoline to your lips and use a nail file to gently remove any dead skin. Your lips will feel

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I work outdoors and have dry cracked skin on my hands; lotions do not repair the damage. Help?

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When you have fairly severe acne, the first thing to do is to see a doctor. There are so many wonderful treatments that actually work that it is wise to get expert advice right

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When I paint my fingernails, I sometimes mess up and get nail polish on my skin that surrounds my nails. I actually found this pen at our local Walmart that has fingernail polish

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Two weeks ago I noticed what appeared to be a blackhead on my face which of course I picked at. I went to bed with a very small red spot and woke up with a red spot the size of

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OK, so I just rinsed this off my face and I have to say, it's amazing!

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I recently discovered that when I'm in the shower and have my hair all lathered up, that I can just use the lather from my hair to soap up my legs for shaving. 

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I've got these little flesh-colored bumps on my forehead. They don't itch or hurt at all. They're just kinda there, but they are pretty noticeable. At first I thought

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I would like to find a homemade remedy for bad acne.

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Would using a baking soda and water mixture be good to use as a mask for acne?

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What kind of Crisco do you mean?

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Everyone seems to be having problems with dry skin in different forms, place on the body, and stages. I have been surprised this year, it seems to be everyone. I

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Does vitamin E 7000 help for taking out marks on your face?

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I get pimples quite often. I noticed a while back that my liquid makeup and foundations would cover everything except my pimples, and that would make them stand out even

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Use a commercial paper-like medical tape that comes in its own dispenser. Then just tear off enough to cover certain areas; i.e. frown lines, crows feet and the parenthesis on each

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I have always had a patch (guess that's what you would call it) of vitiligo

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I would like to know how to clear black spots on my face?

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How do I get a smooth face?

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I have a oily skin. I want to be beautiful and have normal skin. Can someone advise me on some tips for remedies that I can do at home?

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I recently used Loreal Revitalift anti-wrinkle cream on my forehead and in between my brows where there were natural creases, fine lines from expression. The next morning, I could

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I have dark skin. I am looking for homemade, natural tips for getting fair, glowing skin. Please help.

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I really need a good "works every time" home remedy for dry, flaky, "elderly" skin. Help!

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I have a dull completion. A few days back an insect bit me on my nose and I scratched it. Now I have a black mark because of it. I want clearer skin. How to remove it?

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I've discovered a way to save on the facial cleansing wipes which are so convenient to use. I keep a pair of scissors in the bathroom and simply pull one out and cut

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I am 22 and have a dark complexion. I have old, black, acne scars on my face. My face is not too oily, rather it is dry and whiteheads occur often. My skin is sensitive and prone

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How can I lighten my skin using fruit? I also would like to know some remedies for pimples on my face. How can I protect my skin so as not to have them?

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What is the best brand of baby wipes to buy for cleaning your face? I am currently using the Pampers unscented baby wipes, but they seem to be kind of dry. I always have

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Is vinegar good to use straight out of the bottle as a face toner? Or will it dry your skin?

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My aunt taught me a long time ago that if you use hair conditioner for shave lotion/gel/cream it works just as good, even better. I have used this for years. A couple of

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Start by cleaning your face. I use glycolic cleaner, it's non-irritating and helps clean pores out. A mixture of cinnamon and lime or lemon juice is excellent after washing your

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How can I remove excess pigmentation? I already take medicine, but it did not help. Please suggest some home remedies or ayurvedic medicine that I might try. Thank you.

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There are 2 simple things you need to do to clear up your acne and prevent it in the future. Don't touch your face! This is the most important part. Even if you have oily skin, that alone

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Rub a raw potato on your face to help with skin discoloration, wrinkles, and age spots. Enzymes in the raw potato nourishes your skin tissue, and the alkaline content gives

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How do you get rid of blackheads?

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How do you get rid of blackheads on your face?

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I have whiteheads on my nose, chin, and forehead. Are there any products that I can try to get rid of them? School is coming soon and I want to come in acne free.

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I have a lot of white heads on my cheek near my nose. Can someone please help me?

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Can someone suggest some tips for having glowing skin in the 40+ age bracket?

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I have got a problem. The thing is that I have brown, oily skin. I want to remove the oiliness on my skin and also to make my skin whiter. Could you give me any ideas

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When Dawn Dish detergent came out with their Hand Renewal with Olay Beauty, I put the liquid soap in my regular hand soap dispensers. Within one to two weeks, my hands had

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What will substitute for Skin So Soft body gel? It helps with my dry skin, but in order to use enough, it gets expensive! I need a substitute. Thanks.

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I guess I over-exfoliated or did it too roughly. I have sensitive skin that is more delicate now that I am 39. After doing this, I can now see all the pores and it almost looks like

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Is there any cream to clear up the marks from pimples?

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I am just 15 years old, but my face is full of pimples and my skin is oily. Please suggest something to get rid of the pimples and oily skin.

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When using tea-tree oil to treat skin problems, dip a clean Q-tip into the tea tree oil and then use that to treat several skin spots. This way you use much less than

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If you have hard water (or not), shower with White Rain Shampoo. It's the cheapest and best lathering shampoo I know of. They have so many great fragrances to choose from.

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