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Milia

What they are: "Think of milia like a large whitehead or a little cyst," Waldorf says. They look like small white bumps on your skin.

How to treat them: Waldorf says that if you are predisposed to them, you should avoid comedogenic products (a.k.a. products that can clog your pores), like thick eye creams or lotions. To treat them, try topical retinoids, microdermabrasion or products with salicylic acid. If they really bother you, a dermatologist can extract them, but Waldorf warns against trying to do this yourself.

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This may seem gross, but another way to fight dandruff is by applying yogurt to your hair about once a week and washing it off in the shower...it really works.

by thereal_deal Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate

thank you

by mayra_alonzo Friday, April 27, 2012 at 09:44PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting topics in this atricle

by TBjunkie Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11:54PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks so much!

by LittleBunny Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 06:30AM Report as inappropriate

Dandruff is caused by a reaction to the fungus malassezia globosa (which is actually on everyone's scalp, but only about 50 percent of the population reacts to it). The reaction can cause redness, itching, flakes and oiliness. Oh wow, I did not know that, thanks for sharing these great tips!

by MissXu Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 02:22PM Report as inappropriate

persa-gel is a life saver

by theseattlesound Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate

I just used the Proactive refining mask a couple of nights ago and it made my face feel so fresh afterwards.

by beautybody Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 09:51PM Report as inappropriate

I'm guilty of the botched hair color, having gone too dark once. The dish soap really helps lighten it up but I had to do it every day for about a week and it really dried out my hair so I had to use conditioner generously.

by blaquemilque Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 10:11PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting stuff.

by lazorc Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate

I fight both cystic acne and acne scars so this story was very informative!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

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