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Bill calls for stricter rules on cosmetics
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced legislation Tuesday that would toughen safety standards for cosmetics, including requiring regular government testing of products for hazardous ingredients. The call for testing of cosmetics — from...Tags: Skin, Medical Procedures and Tests, Beauty Products and Fragrances, Health, Tammy Baldwin
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Mercury Found in Skin Creams
Tribune reportersSome creams promising to lighten skin, eliminate age spots and zap freckles contain high levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause severe health problems, a Chicago Tribune investigation has found. The newspaper sent 50 skin-lightening creams to...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Taiwan, Dermatology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Johns Hopkins University
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FDA widens mercury-skin lightening cream investigation
Tribune staff reportersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is broadening its investigation of mercury in skin-lightening creams after more than a dozen people using products in California and Virginia were found to have elevated levels of the toxic metal. State and federal...Tags: Family, Philippines, Melanin, Medical Procedures and Tests, Mexico
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FDA to Investigate Skin Creams
Chicago TribuneThe Food and Drug Administration said Friday it will investigate skin-lightening creams for dangerous amounts of mercury. Responding to a Chicago Tribune investigation that found high levels of the toxic metal in some creams, the FDA said it has...Tags: Melanin, Medical Procedures and Tests, Chicago Tribune, Health and Safety at School, Johns Hopkins University
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Freckles Get Their Day in the Sun
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAs the weather gets warmer, it's time to head out to play, and if you have freckles, they are eager to join the party. Many people do have freckles, and not just the fair-skinned, red-haired among us. People with freckles come in every color, age and...Tags: Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Lindsay Lohan, Melissa Gilbert, Los Angeles Times, Dermatology
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No-Cut Anti-Aging Procedures
Staff WriterHere are seven cosmetic procedure options for looking younger without going under the knife. They vary in treatment, recovery time and cost, so consult with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon to decide which procedure is best for you. - Botulinum...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dermatology, Facial Wrinkles, Botox (drug)
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Some skin whitening creams contain toxic mercury, testing finds
Some creams promising to lighten skin, eliminate age spots and zap freckles contain high levels of mercury, a toxic metal that can cause severe health problems, a Tribune investigation has found. The newspaper sent 50 skin-lightening creams to a...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Dermatology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Johns Hopkins University, Health
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Some age-defying makeup tips
Part 3 Information in these three-part articles will help you look and feel younger. Lip liner: As we mature beyond 50, our lips thin. Lip liner defines and redefines the lip line. Liner helps to visually enlarge the lips and keep the lipstick from...Tags: Hemorrhaging
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Beach Haven
I wasn't due for another month when my water broke. Neal and I lay there naked and shocked in a puddle of amniotic fluid. We were an hour from the hospital, at Neal's house in Beach Haven. The bedroom was warm but my teeth chattered. "Oh, God," I said....Tags: Golf, Hair and Nails, Tumors, Limes, Hospitals and Clinics
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Fun in the sun is good but remember to protect your skin.
You're all set for a day at the beach or on the boat. Snacks and beverages are packed, towels are tucked into your tote bag and you've got sunglasses and a book or two to browse. Is your protective sunscreen in there, too? Hopefully it is. Your skin is...Tags: Sun-Damaged Skin, Dermatology, Sunburn, Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure
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