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10 myths about skin care that may cost you time and money

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Myth #10: Vitamin E reduces scarring - Vitamin E is an antioxidant, which are agents that neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals (molecules that damage collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles). Free radicals are not the cause of scarring and any effect you may see from a vitamin E cream on scarring is either something else in the cream, an effect of the massage you did while you put the cream on, or would have happened ...

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NOV
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Categories: aging, skin care, sunscreen

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The 5 most common eye maladies I see and what to do before you go to a doctor

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Every service related industry has their “bread and butter” clients. These are the clients that occupy most of their time with the most common needs. Medicine is no different. Although I like to share stories with my family and friends about bizarre and interesting cases, most of my day is spent seeing lots of people with just a few common problems. I thought I’d share some of those problems and what you can do to begin treating ...

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21
NOV
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Categories: facial rejuvenation

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Does science think you are attractive and why do we care so much?

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Humans are visual animals and we are programmed to make judgments based on what we see, even before we can consider any other information. This is never more apparent than when we look at the faces of others and make judgments. These may be about their attractiveness, their social status, or even their intelligence. We may judge them to be safe appearing or threatening, perky and happy or cold and reserved. All of these thoughts can come to us just ...

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NOV
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Categories: facial rejuvenation