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    Applying sunscreen? Don't be stingy

    Most people use sunscreen too sparingly. If you use sunscreen generously and frequently, a bottle of sunscreen shouldn't last long. Generally, a liberal application is 1 ounce (30 milliliters) — the amount in a shot glass — to cover exposed parts of the body. You might need to apply more, depending on your body size. If you have a 4-ounce (118-milliliter) bottle, you'll use about one-fourth of it during one application.

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    Latisse: The answer for longer, thicker eyelashes?

    Latisse promotes longer, thicker, darker eyelashes — but side effects are possible, too.

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    Hydrated skin: Does drinking water help?

    Understand the role water plays in keeping skin healthy.

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    Botox party: Is it safe?

    Understand the potential risks associated with getting treatments at a Botox party.

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    Tattoo removal cream: Does it work?

    Find out if tattoo removal cream works.

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    Tanning beds: Safer than the sun?

    Tanning beds don't offer a safe alternative to natural sunlight.

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    Best sunscreen: Understand sunscreen options

    Confused about the best sunscreen? Here's some help sorting through the options.

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    Pubic hair removal: Are there benefits?

    Pubic hair removal is common, but so are related side effects.

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    Slide show: Poison ivy and other summer skin irritants

    Take a look at these bumps, bites and rashes and what causes them.

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    Sunless tanning tips

    Want to avoid orange palms, knees and elbows when you're using sunless tanning products? Before applying a sunless tanning product use a washcloth to exfoliate, especially in areas with thick skin such as your knees and elbows. This will help remove excess dead skin cells. Apply the tanner to your body in sections. Wash your hands with soap after each section to avoid discoloring your palms. Knees, elbows and ankles tend to absorb more of sunless tanning products. To dilute the tanning effect in these areas, gently rub them with a damp towel.

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