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Stretch marks are a type of skin scar, often caused by rapid pulling of the skin, such as occurs in pregnancy, or with sudden weight gain. Stretch marks can also appear after fast weight loss. They arise due to breakdown of the dermis, the middle layer of skin which is responsible for maintaining the skin’s structure and tone. When the dermis breaks down, the surface of the skin will show stretch marks. These normally start out a reddish-purplish color and then gradually f...
Posted: 2006-10-18
Category: Health & Fitness
Under-eye circles may be one of the first things you see when you look in the mirror. These black or dark circles under the eyes can be caused by many different factors, including heredity, sun exposure, allergies, lack of sleep, medications, poor nutrition, age, and hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and menstruation. The skin under the eye is very thin, and when blood passes through the veins close to the surface of the skin, this can cast a bluish/blackish shado...
Posted: 2006-09-20
Category: Health & Fitness
Your skin is an amazing organ, because it keeps your insides in, while keeping environmental toxins, pollution, and stressors out. At least when your skin is working like it should. Sometimes, though, your skin can become overly sensitive, and even your normal skin care routine can lead to increased dryness, flaking, and irritation. What are some reasons for an increase in skin sensitivity? Let’s look at some possible causes: Your genetics. Some people are predisposed t...
Posted: 2006-09-11
Category: Beauty
Growing up, I always looked forward to watching the Peanuts special: The Great Pumpkin. Little did I know that once I grew up, I’d learn just how great pumpkins really are- especially for skin care. I’ve seen a big interest in pumpkin seed oil as a skin care product, and wanted to find out more about its skin boosting benefits. This article will share with you what I’ve learned about pumpkin and why it works so well in a modern skin care regimen. Antioxidant properties ...
Posted: 2006-08-19
Category: Health & Fitness
