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[br>[br>It does not look like a pimple to me. [br>[br>Does anyone know what this would be?View Thread






It was brought to my attention today that some of my favorite skin products might contain mercury, which according to the FDA, could negatively impact my health. The FDA found that Mercury was often found in anti-aging products and skin lightening products. (You can read about their findings here: http://www.webmd.com/beauty/aging/20160803/fda-anti-aging-skin-lightening-products-may-contain-mercury )
I immediately told my mother who is an avid user of anti-aging products, and my best friend who sometimes uses skin lightening products to treat her acne.
These are extremely significant findings. I am going to check my skin care products for mercury as soon as possible. Being comfortable is important when finding a skin care routine, but using products with mercury is just not worth harming your health. There are tons of organic products on the market without mercury that work just as well.
What are some of our your favorite all natural skin products? I love trying out new products. I know there are a lot of all natural products on the market but sometimes I don't even know where to look!View Thread


I hope that everyone is feeling and looking their best today

For those living with psoriasis, receiving treatment for their painful symptoms is the only way they can find relief. However, it seems that those treating their psoriasis might be decreasing their risk for other health-related conditions.
Click on the link below to learn more:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20160729/treating-psoriasis-may-reduce-risk-for-other-ills View Thread










I have excessive body hair*. I've had the following tested: testosterone (the level is normal, meaning my excessive hair is genetic, not hormonal), female hormones (again, at normal levels — my period is regular, and I don't have cysts or other problems), thyroid gland (all is good, I've never had any problems except for — oh the irony! — occasional seasonal hair loos). I don't have diabetes nor other diseases. I am not obese and I work out 3 times a week. I do not take any medications or supplements. I eat fresh food and drink plenty of water.
*Anyways, I did not post this because of excessive body hair. I am not bothered by the hair itself. But I am really bothered because of my continuous efforts to remove it — which are pretty much in vain, because it grows back ridiculously fast!
I have tried any hair removal method there is. Even laser hair removal does not work for me (after the full set of sessions, my hair grows back to what it was in 2 weeks!). I've spoken to many women, but have never met anyone else experience such an insane hair growth rate — like men's 5 o'clock beard. I am not exaggerating. Even after removing hair from the root, my skin is smooth for 1, up to 2 days.
I have spoken to a dermatologist, but couldn't get an answer on what exactly causes the rate at which body hair grows back. Is it really just genes? Is there anything I can do to normalise it? Of course, I have tried cosmetic lotions to slow it down, but nothing helps.
I'd really appreciate if you can advise what I can do to change this!
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https://i.imgsafe.org/bc40939.jpg (face cheeks)
I would really appreciate any expert suggetions! Thanks!View Thread



I bought the Grape Seed from GNC. Is it helpful for a young (24 yrs) lady to protect her skin?
Thanks very much.View Thread












My son has developed hundreds of spots over the last year. they are under the skin and not raised or itchy. his skin is still smooth. He started off with a couple on his tummy around a year ago, but now he has so many he is beginning to look like a cheetah! They are at their worst around his neck, armpits and groin. He doesn't have any on his face, legs or lower arms yet, but I'm sure they'll come.
The doctors cannot tell us what they are and he has had a full blood count etc and blood test to check liver function which all came back ok.
He is mixed race (half white, quarter Iranian, quarter Jamaican), and has no other symptoms except for the odd headache here and there.
He has a healthy diet and gets lots of exercise. We do not know of any allergies but may have to get him tested due to this. We are worried there may be an underlying cause that is far more serious and are desperate. Nothing on the internet matches his pictures. Please help.View Thread





If you (like myself) live in countries such as the UK and Germany, the cost of cosmetic surgery can be quite high and this is something that makes it very hard for you to make the decision to get the job done. It can be tough to want to be able to change something about your appearance and not be able to do it because your budget won't allow it. This can be very disheartening.
I read, that if you travel to Budapest to get your cosmetic surgery done, you will be able to do it for a much lower cost than you would in your country of origin. A lot of people said, that you would not be sacrificing quality. The reason why a qualified doctor in Budapest charges a lower fee is because the cost of living is significantly lower here and that allows professionals to provide great services for prices that are quite fair and lucrative to them, but seem very low and almost too good to be true....
I found myself searching for clinics and surgeons in Budapest to find out how much this would cost for me. You will be surprised that your costs will be much lower here than they would in your country even after you count travel expenses and that makes it worth your time. This is the reason why such a large number of people from many countries wordlwide have come to visit Budapest's surgeons.
I found this plastic surgery in the heart of budapest , that specializes in foreign patients. What do you think of it? Is it worth it?View Thread




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