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Beauty marks. Nevi. Polka dot. Whatever you call them, moles tend to get a bad rap. Some people look at them as blemishes while others look at them as ticking time bombs for skin cancer. Truthfully, neither one is necessarily true. Moles aren’t always risky or unhealthy, and in many cases, they’re beautiful features that set us apart from each other. In fact, did you know that almost every adult on the planet has at least a few moles,...

It’s peak summertime, which means many of us are spending plenty of time in the sun. The number of beach days, barbeques, parties, and other outdoor activities we get involved in during the summer means that sometimes we may accidentally burn our skin. Oops. We all know that sunburns are an absolute pain (literally.) A nasty burn can cause a lot of discomforts, including inflammation, blistering, and redness. Of course, avoiding getting a su...

Cooling down and splashing around in the swimming pool feels great in the summer. That’s until you notice that your skin is dry and your hair is frazzled, or even green. Chlorine does an excellent job of killing bacteria in swimming pools, but unfortunately, the potent chemical can wreak havoc on your hair and skin. Over time, the chemicals from chlorine can damage skin tissue and strands of hair. Chlorine strips the hair and skin of the nat...