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Skin Care Myths: Chapstick Addiction

Have you heard people say that Chapstick and other lip balms are addictive? Pay attention to the folks who use those products, and you might see the products getting a lot of use. But are lip balms really addictive? No! One popular theory is that lip balms include ingredients that make your lips dry out faster — so you have to reapply frequently throughout the day and restock more often. But it’s just not true. Then why do some folks reach for the lip balm over and over throughout the day? (I’ll confess — I’m never far from a tube … Continue reading →

Look Fabulous in Under a Minute

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You don’t have to spend hours in front of a mirror to look fabulous… here are some quick tricks that won’t cost much, either. You can hide raccoon eyes with the right color of eye shadow. Rich, dark colors create depth above the eye — distracting attention from bags underneath. Light, sparkly eye shadow colors can actually make bags more prominent. Another good way to keep attention off those dark circles under your eyes is to play up another feature entirely. Try a bright, flattering lipstick to draw attention away from raccoon eyes. Use a bronzer to make your face … Continue reading →

Keep Your Pucker Perfect

Does your skin care routine include your lips? It should! Try these tricks for keeping your lips plump and healthy. Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Try a glycerin-based lip balm to help your lips retain moisture. Use a lip balm with vitamin E or spread vitamin E oil onto your lips. The lips don’t secrete sebum like the rest of your skin, so they’ll need the extra dose. Don’t forget the sunscreen. Your lips can get burned just like the rest of you! Use a lip balm with SPF underneath your favorite lipstick, or look for … Continue reading →

Getting Cold Sores to Chill

Your lips feel swollen and tingly. But it has nothing to do with a romantic kiss you just shared (dang it!), instead you know it’s a sign. Red blisters are about to appear on your lip. Cold sores (or fever blisters) are caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus and they’re highly contagious. They appear as small, red, and painful blisters on the outside of your lips, but they can also show up on your nose and chin. You can expose yourself to the virus by coming in contact with someone who has an active cold sore. Kissing, sharing … Continue reading →

Healing Chapped Lips

The colder weather can bring all sorts of physical changes — with the heat on, your skin tends to dry out more easily. And that includes your lips! If you suffer from dry, chapped lips during the winter months, try these remedies for your pucker-upper. Hydrate your lips… gently. Try a cool salt water compress: mix one teaspoon of salt into one pint of water. Soak a washcloth in the salt water and lay it over your lips. Pat dry. Try this treatment daily for a week — just before bed is a good time — to relieve and repair … Continue reading →