
Women dealing with thinning, lifeless and unhealthy hair now have something to celebrate. The HairMax LaserComb Lux 9 has just been approved by the FDA for use by women. This revolutionary device works via the principle of photo-bio stimulation, a process by which nutrient rich laser energy is delivered to the hair follicle, causing a revitalization of the individual follicle, and a general strengthening of the hair.

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:

You may have read previous articles or posts on our site or others about the highly-controversial ingredient hydroquinone, which is the most commonly used skin bleaching agent in the U.S. Hydroquinone essentially shuts down melanin production and can be found in large numbers of both prescription (at the 4% level) and over-the-counter (at the 2% level) skin lighteners. The main issues of controversy surrounding hydroquinone are skin irritation and the potential for a rare side effect known as ochronosis, when long term use with high potency hydroquinone, particularly in people of color, may be associated with darkening of the treated area rather than lightening.
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