Healthy Beauty

Healthy Beauty

Your skin can change over time. Is it normal, oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin? Which type do you have?

Certain vitamins and antioxidants may improve the health and quality of your skin.

Your skin needs the right balance of nutrients. To keep skin looking, working, and feeling good, feed it well from the inside.

Get answers to your top, most common questions about sensitive skin.

People with darker skin tones may be tempted to skip the sunscreen, even on the sunniest days.

If you notice that you have skin reactions to certain ingredients in beauty products, these tips can help you steer clear.

Your body starts to make less collagen as you age. Marine, or fish, collagen can help you bring your levels up.

If you’re vegan, there are things you can eat to boost your body’s ability to naturally produce more collagen.

Retinoids may not be the answer to every skin condition, there are several with proven results.

You may have heard that CBD is good for acne, certain skin disorders, and fine lines and wrinkles. But does it really work?

Electrolysis is a method of removing individual hairs from the face or body. Most areas of the body can be treated.

Dermaplaning is a procedure that exfoliates your skin and gets rid of dirt and vellus hair, better known as “peach fuzz.”

With dermabrasion, your skin is "sanded" with a special instrument. Microdermabrasion uses tiny crystals spayed on the skin.

A chemical peel is a treatment in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to make it "blister" and eventually peel off.

Chapped lips are when your lips feel dry and cracked. If your lips burn, sting, or feel uncomfortable, they’re likely chapped.

Stretch marks are streaks that show up on your stomach, breasts, hips, butt, and thighs. These marks are also called stria.

A nose job (technically called a rhinoplasty) is surgery on the nose to change its shape or improve its function.

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat that you can’t seem to get rid of through diet and exercise.

Women get breast implants to make their breasts bigger and fuller. That can be for reconstructive purposes or cosmetic reasons.

According to the current research, there aren't major differences in the safety of silicone gel and saline breast implants.

CoolSculpting is the brand name for a fat-freezing method that aims to get rid of stubborn fat in certain parts of your body.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, aka photofacial, is a way to improve the color and texture of your skin without surgery.

Microneedling involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. This causes your body to make more collagen and elastin.

Split-end hairs can happen to anyone at any time. While hair is generally strong, it is still susceptible to damage.

Rice water has been used for centuries in Asian cultures as a beauty treatment. Can it really help your hair grow longer?

 Dandruff - or seborrheic dermatitis -- happens when dead skin cells are shed at a faster-than-normal rate.

Artificial nails can help you make a fashion statement or wear long nails if your real ones won’t grow.

Makeup brushes can become a haven for bacteria. Because of this, you should wash your makeup brushes every seven to ten days.

Lip blushing is a new trend. It’s a semi-permanent tattoo, usually in a natural color, that’s applied to your lips.

Magnetic lashes are marketed as easy to use and safe. Here's what you need to know about this cosmetic trend.

Squalane is a moisturizing ingredient used in some skin care products, like anti-aging cream, lip gloss, and sunscreen.

Would you rub snail slime on yourself if you thought it could improve your skin?

Our skin is at the mercy of many forces as we age: sun, harsh weather, and bad habits.

To combat aging skin, some people may opt for surgery, such as a facelift, brow lift, or cosmetic surgery on the eyelids.

Injectable wrinkle fillers can give you a more youthful look for a fraction of what a traditional facelift costs.

Laser skin resurfacing, also known as laser peel, laser vaporization or lasabrasion, removes skin layer by layer.

Botox is a drug doctors have been using for years to treat wrinkles and facial creases.

Headlines scream that hair straighteners, dyes, shampoos, creams, and cosmetics are bad for your health. WebMD cuts through the hysteria and shows options for those who want fewer and gentler chemicals in their beauty products.

Stay cool, beautiful! WebMD’s summertime tips for sun-kissed skin, no-melt makeup, and heat-proof hair.

Which hairstyles are aging and which are flattering? This WebMD slideshow tells you the best cuts to take the years off.

Facial fillers can help with wrinkles and other skin issues. Here’s what to expect when you inject.

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