Beware of these toxic, cancer-causing elements in your beauty products
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(Dr. Sunny Jain/ Health Shots) — Have you heard about carcinogens in skincare? Well, not all beauty products are a hundred percent safe! So, you need to steer clear from certain toxic ingredients in beauty products.

People only think beauty and other personal care products are safe. Often, they contain carcinogens, which  …

Everything you need to know about sunscreen
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(Julia Paolercio/ Chatelaine) — Whether you’re concerned about sunburns, skin cancer or premature signs of aging, wearing sunscreen every day is the best thing you can do for your skin. But how exactly does it protect your skin—and how do you pick the best formula for your needs?

We asked Dr. Monica Li, a Vancouver-based   …

Caffeine in skin care: does it actually work?
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(Hillary Lebow/ Everyday Health) — Caffeine is not just for mornings anymore.

This simple yet effective ingredient is gaining traction in the beauty world, thanks to its popularity on TikTok and celebrity endorsers who say caffeine-infused skin-care products are a quick, affordable way to give your face a little pick-me-up.  …

10 foods that boost your body’s keratin levels
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(Rachael Link/ Healthline) — Keratin is a type of structural protein found in your hair, skin, and nails.

It’s especially important for maintaining the structure of your skin, supporting wound healing, and keeping your hair and nails healthy and strong.

Keratin supplements are often said to help prevent hair loss, increase  …

10 anti-aging foods to support your 40s-and-beyond body
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(Nathalie Rhone/ Healthline) — When we pack our diet with vibrant foods loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, water, and essential nutrients, our body will show its appreciation through its largest organ: our skin.

After all, the skin is often the first part of our body to show internal trouble, and there’s only so much  …

Gua Sha: Everything you need to know about this wellness treatment
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(Perdita Nouril/ Women’s Health) — ‘The ability to control time’. It’s always my stock answer when anyone asks me what superpower I dream of having most. Whilst I haven’t quite been blessed with said superpower yet (I live in hope), living in lockdown for the past 18 months has meant I’ve acquired bags of time  …

Skin-buzzing sensor detects psoriasis
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(Ben Coxworth/ New Atlas) — When someone has a problematic skin condition, the affected skin is typically either stiffer or softer than normal. A new sensor has been shown to detect such differences, potentially allowing doctors to diagnose problems more quickly and easily.

The electromechanical device was designed  …