Skin
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What Really Happens to Tattoo Ink After Your Skin Heals
[ad_1] That tattoo you got five years ago? Your immune system is still dealing with it today — and will be for the rest of your life. Nearly 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has at least one tattoo, with global estimates close to 1 in 5 people.1 Numbers at that scale turn tattoos…
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Winter Skincare For Glowing Skin
[ad_1] Many of us notice itchier, flakier, and more uncomfortable skin during the colder months. Cold weather, less sunlight, and dry indoor air all have a negative impact on skin health. Here are some strategies for keeping your skin happy and healthy this winter that go beyond just using lotion! For many of us, winter…
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Honor Jones: ‘Skin a Rabbit’
[ad_1] It was damp down under the blackberry bush, but Margaret liked it there; she was cozy, like a rabbit. It smelled clean—it was funny how dirt could smell so clean. She couldn’t see in the dark which berries were ripe, but she nibbled on one anyway, puckered, spat. She rested her cheek against her…
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Juxtapoz Magazine – Elsa Rouy “I Pictured Skin” @ GNYP Galle…
[ad_1] Skin is the main barrier between our insides and the outside world. It is variously tough and penetrable, neatly containing our blood and guts while also being vulnerable to external prods and pressures. In Elsa Rouy’s new paintings (at GNYP in Berlin), the skin is rendered viscerally in thick paint. Sometimes it seems waxy…
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Heating Pads and Blankets Linked to ‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’
[ad_1] Picture this: it’s a chilly night, and you’re snuggled up with a warm blanket and a hot water bottle pressed against your skin. It feels good, but there’s a downside — that cozy habit could be harming your skin. Toasted skin syndrome, also called erythema ab igne (EAI) — Latin for “redness by fire”1…
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Why Bentonite Clay is Amazing for Skin
[ad_1] Bentonite clay: I brush my teeth with it, use it in deodorant, and I’ve even washed my hair with it! This unassuming clay has gained popularity for many reasons. Some love it for its natural origin. Others appreciate bentonite clay for skin, health challenges, and promoting overall wellness. People have used clay for centuries…