Popping and picking at blackheads can be tempting, but it’s probably not worth it. Not only can you cause damage to your skin, but also, blackheads aren’t as harmful to your skin as you might think.
“It is very tempting to squeeze blackheads. Blackheads are dilated pores filled with keratin, or dead skin cells,” Anna Guanche, board-certified dermatologist and beauty expert, told INSIDER. “When the cells dry at the top and are exposed to oxygen, they oxidize, turning black.”
Here’s why it’s time to stop messing with your blackheads, according to dermatologists and skin-care experts.
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If you’re stocked up on SPF primers, foundations, bronzers, and beyond, we applaud your dedication to protecting yourself from the sun. But–sorry to disappoint–SPF makeup is just no substitute for real deal sunscreen.
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Bringing a life into this world is an incredibly beautiful thing, but it’s also an enormous responsibility. From the second conception occurs, everything a mom-to-be inhales, ingests, absorbs and is exposed to can affect her developing baby. We all know to avoid drinking alcohol, eat healthy and stop smoking, but you also need to take a close look at the beauty and skin care products you’re using.
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While some people with oily skin might think that using a moisturizer will make their skin even more greasy, it’s actually quite the opposite. Your skin is left dry after cleansing, so when you skip moisturizer, your body responds by producing more oil to correct the dryness. Finding the right oily skin moisturizer can be challenging. That’s why it’s important to select a moisturizer carefully, especially since you want to balance absorbing oil with keeping your skin hydrated.
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Imagine this: a warm Saturday afternoon with no more chores to check off of your to-do list. You have no plans, no responsibilities, nothing to worry about except enjoying the time to yourself. If you’re anything like me, this kind of day can nudge you into an impromptu, refreshing nap in no time at all. But, for some people, drifting off isn’t as simple as just closing your eyes. If you aren’t lucky enough to have 20/20 vision (same, friend), you’ve probably wondered whether it’s OK to nap with your contacts in. Not to scare you too much, but according to experts, taking your contact lenses out of your eyes is one pre-nap ritual you should definitely be sure to make time for.
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YouTube videos can teach you how to roast a chicken, change a tire, and clean a cut or scrape.
Can they also be trusted to provide reliable health information?
Not if you’re talking about plastic surgery, says Dr. Boris Paskhover, an assistant professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School who specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Dr. Paul Turek was on his way to speak to employees at a cryptocurrency investment firm one recent afternoon about a growing anxiety for the men in the office: What’s going on with their sperm?
Is there enough? Is the existing supply satisfactory? Are we men enough?
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On a Friday afternoon in August 2017, Marcos Cline and Rob Clyde meet up at AKA, a posh, extended-stay hotel in Los Angeles’s glamorous Golden Triangle, a few blocks from Rodeo Drive. When they enter their reserved suite, the two friends are greeted with white robes and slippers, Spago’s pizza, sparkling apple cider, and a flat-screen TV already tuned to ESPN. Soon, they get a phone call letting them know a stretch limo is waiting downstairs. A five-minute drive delivers them to the Beverly Hills clinic where Dr. Paul Turek is waiting, ready to sterilize them.
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When it comes to penises in their flaccid state, there are two varieties: growers and showers. Growers are penises that, when flaccid, aren’t generally impressive to look at. Showers, on the other hand, represent the boastful peacocks of the penis world. Their members are more visually impressive when soft and more accurately reflect the penis in its erect state.
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