QUIZ: How Normal Are Your Skincare Habits?

While you may think “the more the merrier” when it comes to products, the phrase doesn’t apply to skincare. Using, say, three different facial moisturizers at once can irritate the skin, says Dr. Hooper, a New-Orleans based dermatologist.

Dr. Zeichner, the Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, agrees. “The term ‘less is more’ definitely holds true for the skin,” he adds. Here are three essential steps both derms agree you need:

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WHY DO SKIN TAGS FORM?*

Do you have skin tags? Also known as acrochordon, millions of people have these benign growths of skin on their body. In fact, statistics show that roughly one-quarter of the population will develop them sometime during their life.

Skin Tags Explained

Skin tags are small growths of that skin with a flat top. While sizes vary, they typically measure 2 to 5 mm in diameter and develop in clusters. Some people assume they are the same as moles, but this isn’t necessarily true. Moles are more common — with most adults having 10 to 40 moles on their body — and have a darker color than skin tags.

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50 Makeup Tips You Have To Know

Take a look at your makeup arsenal and think of all the masterpieces you can create with it. What if we tell you that your eyeshadow palette can be used for a lot more than just adding color to the eyelids? Or, let you in on some tricks that would make sure that your cat eyes and wings are on fleek every single time? It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a pro at makeup, tips and hacks always come in handy. It is smart to get your money’s worth by using the same product in multiple ways. Here are 50 makeup tips that will make sure you look your best at all times.

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9 Beauty Tips for Gorgeous Skin and Hair

Could your skin be more clear and smoother than it is? Could your hair be any silkier, stronger and voluminous? All of this without having to spend thousands of rupees are your next-door salon? Yes, absolutely! I come across hundreds of young women looking for desperate solutions to their skin and hair problems and expecting me to wave my magic wand and tackle their issues overnight and transform them. I would love to oblige but the truth is that nature doesn’t bloom overnight. The smallest seed of a plant also needs to be planted, nurtured and cared for before it can blossom and show its magnificence. Though we live in a world of “insta” or instant options, some things cannot be played around with.

With the festive season around the corner – Durga Puja, Karvachauth, Diwali and endless parties and festivities that go with it, the skin and hair need to look healthy and stunning. In this article I have conjured up some INSTA recipes (both magical and natural) that are guaranteed to work and give some fabulous results to dead looking skin and hair. So wake up and imbibe these spells into your festive look.

1. For dull, oily and combination skin

Massage the skin with iced yoghurt and sprinkle some sugar along with it. Now take orange halves and scrub gently until the granules melt. Wash the face with iced water and see the difference.

2. For dull, tired and dry skin

Massage the skin with papaya. Then make a scrub by mixing oats and honey along with a little cold milk and scrub the skin. Wash off with ice cold milk and water and pat dry.

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26 All Natural Beauty Tips For Any Skin Type

I’m excited to share with my top 26 natural beauty tips that I’ve learned over the years doing skincare research and in naturopathic medical practice.

These are super easy to do at home with just a few ingredients.

As an alternative to expensive, invasive procedures and toxic skincare ingredients, I’m sharing these do-it-yourself tips to help you save time, money, and your health.

And, the best part is you’re using the healing powers of nature and supporting your body’s innate healing capacities to look naturally beautiful.

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