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Are Chemical Sunscreens Actually Bad For You?
Earlier this week, a study came out that found chemicals in common sunscreens enter the human bloodstream at much higher levels than U.S. guidelines from health regulators recommend. Rightfully so, many people freaked out! Does this mean we shouldn’t use sunscreen? Or only wear natural sunscreen? What damage have we already done? FirstForWomen.com decided to…
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What Are Those ‘White Bumps’ On Your Face?
Do you have small white bumps on your face that look similar but feel nothing like pimples? Perhaps under your eyes? You may have gone as far as trying to pop one — not gonna happen. The little buggers are confusing, you may even be a bit worried. But here’s the good news: You don’t…
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4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Cellulite Before Summer
Every year, another new cellulite treatment comes along, promising it’s not just the latest, but also the greatest way to get rid of it. And a huge price tag is often attached to the hype. “We spend one billion dollars each year on new ways to eradicate cellulite, and often end up disappointed,” notes Valerie…
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1980s Hair Styles That Will Leave You Shaking Your Head
For most of us, the evidence of our 1980s bad hair days are tucked away in an album. But luckily, these folks shared THEIR photos (or someone did). Check out some classic dos from the go-go decade! RELATED: 12 80s Heartthrobs Then and Now RELATED: 12 People Who You Wouldn’t Expect to Have Red Hair…
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8 New Year’s Eve Makeup Tips for Women Over 45
When it comes to beauty, we’re often told less is more — especially as we age. Wearing too much makeup can accentuate fine lines and drag our already descending features down even further, so we’ve learned that keeping our look low-key is usually the best bet. But what about for those special times we want…
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3 Bee Beauty Products That’ll Keep Your Skin Youthful and Glowing
In an effort to infuse skin care with more naturally derived ingredients, scientists have uncovered the beautifying benefits of bee products. Their potent age-defying, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant compounds will leave you beautiful in no time Wrinkles? Opt for royal jelly. As we age, skin-firming collagen production slows, causing fine lines and furrows to set in…
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Reese Witherspoon’s Nighttime Skincare Routine Is as Simple as They Come
Reese Witherspoon keeps it simple when it comes to skincare. Though you might expect the Big Little Lies star to subscribe to a lengthy nighttime regimen based on her glowing, youthful appearance, she recently let fans in on the fact that her bedtime routine involves just four simple steps, beginning with Elizabeth Arden’s ceramide replenishing…
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Facial Exercises for Women Over 40 to Help You Look Younger
If you’ve ever considered exercising to look younger, facial exercises were probably the last workout you had in mind. But according to recent research, facial exercises may actually help middle-aged women appear more youthful. The January 2018 study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found that a 30-minute daily or alternate-day facial exercise program helped improve facial…
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5 Ways Tech is Aging Your Skin — And How to Outsmart It
Technology can actually take quite a toll on your skin, but it doesn’t have to. With the right preventative measures, you can keep your skin looking youthful and healthy for longer. Check out our tech-friendly beauty tips below. For “Screen Spots” Studies have found that, similar to the sun’s rays, the high-energy visible light (aka…
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Terri Hatcher Shares the Easy Way She’s Keeping Her Grays Covered in Quarantine
Being stuck inside all the time doesn’t mean we have to give up on our beauty routines. Sure, we can’t exactly pop over to see our hairdresser, but asTerri Hatcher proved in a recent Instagram post, it’s super easy to bring the salon treatments into your home. The Lois & Clark actress showed off her gray roots and…