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Tuesday, 06/30/2009 at 04:56 PM
Prescription medications are often the treatment of choice for moderate to severe acne, but many women can't tolerate the side effects. Fortunately, several new drugs are delivering ... Read More
Tuesday, 06/30/2009 at 04:39 PM
The lastest wonder ingredient making the rounds in the skin-care community, coffee cherry, is being touted as the ultimate antioxidant. The extract from the berry has been clinically proven ... Read More
Tuesday, 06/30/2009 at 02:37 PM
Q: Can pollution in the air around me damage my skin?A: Yes. Next to the sun, pollution is probably the top environmental troublemaker for your complexion, because exposure to chemicals in ... Read More
Tuesday, 06/30/2009 at 02:07 PM
Spring is no time for heavy layers, so swap your thick body cream for one of the new featherlight moisturizers, which are just as hydrating but feel less sticky. We love Olay Quench Mousse ... Read More
Monday, 06/29/2009 at 05:07 PM
Even if you have sensitive skin or a dark complexion (both of which may make you prone to scarring), proper care can keep a wound from becoming an unsightly spot, says Valerie Callender, ... Read More
Monday, 06/29/2009 at 03:17 PM
Shape's editors joined forces with beauty pros and more than 4,000 readers to pick these new skin, hair and makeup favorites. Find out what products won and get free samples ... Read More
Shape of Beauty Awards 2008
Thursday, 06/25/2009 at 03:26 PM
Facial CleansersSt. Ives Protective Cleanser ($7; at drugstores)Origins Organics Foaming Face Wash ($25; origins.com)Facial ExfoliatorsL'Oréal Paris Advanced Revitalift Micro-Dermabrasion Kit ... Read More
Essential Skincare
Friday, 05/01/2009 at 10:17 AM
1. Use the right cleanser. Wash your face no more than twice daily. Use body washes with vitamin E to keep skin soft.2. Exfoliate 2-3 times weekly. Gently scrubbing off dead skin helps fresh ... Read More
DIY Spa Secrets
Wednesday, 04/29/2009 at 02:40 PM
Hydrate skin with honeyIt's known as nature's candy. But when consumed, honey has the added health benefit of being a protective antioxidant. It's also a natural moisturizer that has been ... Read More
5 Ways to Treat Feet
Wednesday, 04/29/2009 at 01:22 PM
Show your feet some much-needed attention: Scrub, soften and safeguard.Scrub every dayKeep a nailbrush in your shower, along with a pumice stone or foot file, and spend a few minutes focusing ... Read More