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Seven Deadly Skin Sins

Want gorgeous skin? Start by making sure you don't commit any of these skin-damaging crimes

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We hate to get preachy on you, but if you want your skin to look great well into your 80s, you'll follow this advice, courtesy of Audrey Kunin, M.D., founder of DERMADoctor; David Bank, M.D. author of "Beautiful Skin: Every Woman’s Guide to Looking Her Best at Any Age" and Olga Lorencin, owner of Kinara Skin Care Clinic in Beverly Hills, Calif. When asked what the worst possible things for our skin are, these topped their lists. So now, repeat after us, "thou shalt not" ...

By Kristen Oldham Giordani

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It is all very important. Eatin well helps too. Hydration, I believe, is a good advice also.

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by rifnfarSeptember 20, 2009 at 05:49PM Report as inappropriate

Dermatologists do not, as a general rule, give a person a complete once over...even if he/she is asked. I know people mean well by saying, "Go to the dermatologist," but rarely do we actually see one...we see a doctor's assistant these days. They will usually only address one issue at a time. Prevention is the best, and have a family member look you over monthly in addition.

by twogunMay 19, 2009 at 12:13PM Report as inappropriate

How true! I have the vertical lines around my mouth from sucking on these things for years. I quit smoking two months ago today (yay!) but the damage to my skin (

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by smoothsailingMay 17, 2009 at 01:49PM Report as inappropriate