Cosmetics for a Cause

Cosmetics for a Cause

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We’re all familiar with the transformation into pink that many products undergo to benefit breast cancer in October. But did you know that your cosmetics dollars may go to a good cause all year round? There are many companies that donate a portion of all of their profits to those…

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Beauty Buys at the Dollar Store

Beauty Buys at the Dollar Store

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While most makeup seems like a cheap indulgence, why pay more for items that you can get cheaply at discount stores like the dollar store? Sometimes the quality of these bargains is exactly the same as you’d get at more expensive stores…but sometimes it isn’t. Here’s a guide on what’s…

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Outfit 911: Your Clothing First Aid Kit

Outfit 911: Your Clothing First Aid Kit

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We’ve all been there. You’re dressed to the nines, and you spill your fancy dinner on the dress you so painstakingly picked out for the special occasion. Or you’re headed to an interview and notice that your hem has fallen. Perhaps you’ve fallen victim to the dreaded wardrobe malfunction. Regardless…

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Tea Tree Oil: What It’s Good For

Tea Tree Oil: What It’s Good For

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Many people swear by tea tree oil for its health benefits. Tea tree oil is known for having antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Among the conditions it’s thought to treat are acne, eczema, yeast infections, lice, thrush, dandruff, acne and athlete’s foot to name a few. Although you’re likely to…

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Warts: What to Do

Warts: What to Do

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Despite the old wives’ tales, you don’t have touch a frog to get a wart. In fact, warts are actually caused by viruses – not our four-legged frog friends. The issue is that the body doesn’t “see” the virus, which means it doesn’t try to fight it off. Because of…

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What’s Eating Your Skin?

What’s Eating Your Skin?

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While it’s just one factor among many, the food that you put into your body can have an effect on the outside of your body, namely your skin. There are a few foods and drinks you might want to avoid if you’re trying to maintain healthy skin. The five dirtiest…

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Do You Really Need a Facial?

Do You Really Need a Facial?

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Sure, it feels great to get pampered at a spa by having your face exfoliated, cleaned and massaged. But can’t you get all those treatments at home for a fraction of the cost? The short answer is yes, and doing your own treatments has quite a few other benefits, too….

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