You are already beautiful
You probably already know that sunscreen is one of the most popular products in the skincare market. It has been proven multiple times that sunscreen has positive effects of protecting our skin from sunburns, early aging, fine wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, and so much more. But some people might not know that there are two main types […]
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After I started having negative side-effects from Minocycline (Mino), my dermatologist recommended I take another tetracycline, Doxycycline (Doxy). Both medications are similar, I’ve already done research about both of them. From what I’ve read online, Doxy didn’t sound much better. But I’m currently taking it now… I haven’t had any side effects, but I’m also […]
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All my fellow Katy Perry fans sing it with me! Cuz you’re hot then you’re cold You’re dry then you’re oily You’re in then you’re out, you’re up then you’re out You’re oily with moisturizer, flaky without it though …. Yeah not my best remix. I’m starting to wonder if Katy Perry’s ‘Hot N Cold” […]
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In my AP Literature class, we once read “Metamorphosis”, a short story written by Franz Kafka. In it, the main character turns into a bug after he is no longer able to work and provide for his family. The story laments how society views those who are unable to work as a burden or useless. […]
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Did you know dermatologists prescribe more oral antibiotics than any other specialty? According to Penn Medicine News, there are over 7 million antibiotic prescriptions from dermatologists alone every year! It makes me wonder, can most things be treated with a pill or is it just overuse in the field? When I went to the dermatologist […]
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In this age of photoshop, facetune, and filters, it’s easy to forget that nobody truly has “perfect” skin. The beauty standard of smooth, pore-free skin has been ingrained in society for decades through advertisements, movies, and more. Even Hollywood used to use the old “Vaseline on the camera lens” hack to make their female actresses […]
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I may need glasses to see, but Honey, I can see those dark under-eyes from a mile away. Just kidding, I’m actually practically blind without my glasses. This blog post will be about proper skincare for the eyes! Now, I don’t mean your eyes-eyes. I mean the skin around them which is pretty important. As […]
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Seborrheic Keratosis, also known as “senile wart” is a harmless, noncancerous growth that is common for individuals to get as they age. Table of Contents: Causes Symptoms (and when to call a doctor) Diagnosis and Treatment Like, Comment, and Subscribe Causes Doctors don’t know what exactly causes these growths, but there are some studies that […]
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Have you ever gone to bed after a long day of hard work only to suddenly feel that there are bugs crawling all over you? When you check, though, nothing is on your skin. This isn’t uncommon, but there is a line where an occasional occurence of this starts to become more frequent and more […]
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Some of my friends swear by Thayer’s With Hazel-infused toners, while others say Witch Hazel is disastrous for your skin. Well, which is it? I must say, though, the name itself is intriguing. A couple of months ago, if I saw a product had “Witch Hazel” written on it, I’d probably buy it without a […]
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