I keep hearing about food ingredients in cosmetics. Do they work? If that's the case, will they work if I just apply them to my face? We are what we eat, as the old saying goes, and apparently our skin agrees. It may seem passé to rely on our mothers' at-home skin care recipes, but there's a reason why some skin recipes... Read more
I know I should stop tanning, but it really puts me in a good mood. I've read that it can be like addiction. Is there any truth to this? When you plan a trip to the tanning salon, do you feel guilty? Do you try to hide how often you go tanning from your friends and family? These questions may sound odd and more appropriate when aimed at... Read more
I smoked for a long time but quit a few years ago. I have some wrinkles now and I want to know if I can get rid of them?When you quit smoking, it's true that you can reverse some of the damage. Most of that reversal, however, occurs inside your body. Eight hours after your last cigarette, your body's amount of carbon monoxide (a toxin in... Read more
Reader's Question: I've heard that tanning can get rid of cellulite. Is this true? If not, how do I get rid of it? Sue's Response: Cellulite is, to put it simply, just plain fat. More than 85% of women all over the world can claim ownership of at least a few cells of cellulite. Men, on the other hand, don't often seem to be... Read more
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chung will discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask Sue a question, send an email to feedback@skincancerconnection.com or leave a comment below. Reader's Question: I keep hearing that your diet can affect your skin. Is this true? If I cut out... Read more
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