I used to stare in envy at women with long, pretty natural nails. While I longed to have them, mine always would split, crack and simply wouldn’t grow strong and long. Not a fan of the fake ones, I either wanted nice natural nails or nothing at all. Those of us who are prone to brittle nails needn’t throw our hands up, however. There are ways, I have learned, to get those much-envied nails with a little help from science and nature.

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That unsightly zit that pops out on your forehead may send you heading for the hills, but you’re not alone. Acne is a fact of life for about 45 million young adults between ages 12 and 24, as well as millions more adults in their 20’s, 30’s and even 40s. Hormones are generally the culprit. Starting an overall acne regimen is a good idea if you have an ongoing problem.

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If you do nothing else to care for your skin, you should at least make sure to wash it every day (morning and evening) with a good cleanser to keep it free of pore-clogging dirt, oil and makeup and damaging free radicals. A good cleanser doesn’t necessarily need to be expensive; it just needs to be right for your skin type and/or condition. If you are uncertain or have what is simply referred to as “normal” skin, there are a number of good basic cleansers that work on all skin types. Here is a look at some of our favorites by skin type and condition.

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Summertime often means pool parties, picnics and shorts, all things that can sound daunting if you have spent your summer in an office and not outside basking in the sunshine. With the holiday weekend soon approaching, many of us are finding our skin to less than swimsuit-ready. If you would like to get the look of golden skin without the damage that can come from sun rays, here are four simple steps to attaining the perfect sunless tan:

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