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The Buzz About Cosmeticeuticals
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Reader's Question: What are cosmeceuticals? It seems like they're all over the place lately, but do they work better than regular cosmetics?
Sue's Response: The word "cosmeceutical" entered the general vocabulary in the 1990s. Derived from a combination of the wo...
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The Buzz About Cosmeticeuticals
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...research clearly shows that most antioxidant options benefit the skin with comparable results.... Read more »
Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...dryness, but it can also cause irritation without the benefit of proper anti-acne medication.... Read more »
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By Sue Chung , Health Expert...insurance. Neither reduces oil permanently and their benefits (killing acne bacteria and... Read more »
Treatment for Cracked Heels
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...such as Neosporin. In addition to the antibacterial benefits, Neosporin also contains cocoa... Read more »
Natural Skin Care, Straight From Your Kitchen
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...ingredients we bring into our bodies can also provide benefits when applied on the body as well.... Read more »
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...in fatty fish and certain vegetable oils, are important for normal brain function and may have some benefits for people with ADHD. It is not clear if supplements of fatty acid compounds, such as... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
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