Does toothpaste cure a pimple? Does shaving really make hair grow back darker? Test yourself here.
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No. If you get a chemical process or notice new scalp issues like flakes or excess oil, “a different shampoo may be necessary,” says Elizabeth Cunnane, trichologist at the Philip Kingsley Hair Clinic in New York City. But you can’t become immune to a shampoo. So if you love it, stick with it!
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Most of the docs we spoke with weren’t crazy about the idea—lots of toothpastes contain irritants like bleaching agents. But it does work. Just get a plain formula—nothing with whiteners. Even better: “Try a spot treatment with salicylic acid,” says West Palm Beach, Florida, derm Kenneth Beer, M.D.
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True: Snipping cuticles puts you at risk for painful hangnails or, even worse, infections. To gently nudge them into place, use an orange stick or try this trick: “After each hand wash, push back cuticles with a towel,” says Los Angeles manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz. Soothe dry cuticles with olive oil or Schuetz’s fix, Vicks VapoRub.
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Don’t blame mascara: The issue is really that “women who sleep with makeup on are likely not using skin care products at night,” says Heather Woolery-Lloyd, a Miami dermatologist. Before bed, cleanse, moisturize and pat on eye cream.
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Yep! When you go fragrance shopping, don’t test more than three in a row. Your palate will fill up, and you won’t be able to tell whether the next scent smells amazing—or reeks!
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Nope, but what does cause them: “Pregnancy, smoking, being on your feet a lot, or birth control pills,” says Boston derm Ranella Hirsch. Especially if you’re genetically predisposed. To prevent ‘em, elevate your feet while watching TV, exercise and eat healthy. Sums up Dr. Hirsch: “What’s good for the heart is good for the skin.”
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False—but it does appear that way. “When you blunt-cut hair—like with a razor—it looks thicker,” explains Montclair, New Jersey, derm Jeanine Downie. Waxing pulls out hair from the root, so it grows back in without that edge, making it seem finer.
Photo: Mark LiebowitzTrue…but not the one sold in this country. “Only the Canadian version has Bio-Dyne, the ingredient that reduces puffiness. It was removed from the U.S. formula years ago,” says Dr. Woolery-Lloyd. So don’t put it anywhere except your you-know-what!
False—but it does appear that way. “When you blunt-cut hair—like with a razor—it looks thicker,” explains Montclair, New Jersey, derm Jeanine Downie. Waxing pulls out hair from the root, so it grows back in without that edge, making it seem finer.Photo: Mark LiebowitzTrue…but not the one sold in this country. “Only the Canadian version has Bio-Dyne, the ingredient that reduces puffiness. It was removed from the U.S. formula years ago,” says Dr. Woolery-Lloyd. So don’t put it anywhere except your you-know-what!
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