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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: Tammy Baldwin, Dianne Feinstein, Consumers, Jan Schakowsky, Food and Drug Administration
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Treating Sun-Damaged Skin
Staff WriterToo much fun in the sun without sun protection results in photoaging--premature and excessive lines, wrinkles and age spots that make you look older than your actual age. Here are some treatments that can help rejuvenate dry, leathery skin and fade...Tags: Dermatology, Surgery, Medical Procedures and Tests, Cosmetic Procedures, Health and Safety at School
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Health product claims overshoot the runway of reason
It's frighteningly easy to drop a couple of hundred dollars on a holiday present. If you're considering spending big money on a health-related gift, you'll want to make sure that it will do something besides take up space in the gift bag.
Unfortunately,...Tags: Infants, Skin, Colleges and Universities, Stress, Lettuce
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Look good at any age
marieg@herald-mail.comWhen Brenda Dalton dips into her bag of hair and makeup tricks, she often performs a little magic. She transforms her clients from drab to fab. For more than 30 years, Dalton has worked in the world of beauty. She's been an image consultant in New...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Skin, Human Body, Physical Conditions, Health and Beauty Products
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'Hats On' to Sassy Sun Protection
HealthKey.com contributorHats offer a strong defense against developing wrinkles, age spots and skin cancer on your face, neck and ears. But not just any hats. Here's what you need to know to ensure you're getting a chic accessory and maximum protection. What Sun Protective Hats...Tags: Ears and Hearing, Skin Cancer
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Spot-Treating Age Spots
HealthKey.com contributorIf you've started spotting age spots, you've probably started wondering how to get rid of them. There are five types of treatments to consider. But before you use any treatment on any spots on your skin, visit your physician or dermatologist to make sure...Tags: Dermatology, Cosmetic Procedures, Sunburn, Agricultural Research and Technology, Science and Technology
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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: Dermatology, Medical Procedures and Tests, India, Health and Safety at School, Freckles (complexion)
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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: Medical Procedures and Tests, Philippines, Mexico, Health Organizations, Freckles (complexion)
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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: Medical Procedures and Tests, Health and Safety at School, Chicago Tribune, Vermont, Dominican Republic
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Makeup gets in on the anti-aging craze
Special to The TimesYOU MULTI-TASK all day -- text and drive, talk and type, drink water infused with vitamins. So why shouldn't your makeup do double-duty too? A new generation of foundations aims to do just that, promising more than an even skin tone and a dewy finish....Tags: Metal and Mineral, Revlon Incorporated, Education, Newspaper and Magazine, Drugs and Medicines
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Spotlight On: Dermatologists
HealthKey.com contributorIf you'd enjoy using your analytical and interpersonal skills to help people achieve and maintain healthier skin, consider a career as a dermatologist. What They Do Dermatologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing, treating and preventing skin...Tags: Dermatology, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health and Safety at School, Skin Cancer, Skin Conditions
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It's About Face Value
HealthKey.com contributorIt's never too early or too late to protect you face from sun damage. Whether your skin is still virtually wrinkle-free, or you already have wrinkles, using products with super sun-blocking properties will help slow the formation of new lines and age...Tags: Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer Foundation
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