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The term "face mask" has taken on new meaning over the last couple of years. Of course, when you're talking about using one across your whole body, it's pretty clear that you're talking about the chemical kind of face mask meant to exfoliate, deeply cleanse, and beautify your skin. Unless you mean something like this, but we doubt it. At first blush, the answer might seem simple. Skin is skin, right? Why wouldn't you be able to use your chemical face mask on your body? Face Masks are Generally Body-Safe The truth is, skin is skin. Sort of. You probably know...

Chocolate is bad for you. But did you know that chocolate is also good for you? This is called the "chocolate paradox," a term we just made up right now. It's the paradox where some kinds of chocolate – including most of the mass-produced chocolate found in grocery stores around the world – is bad for your overall health. But, when taken the right way, chocolate can have numerous health benefits, including: Nutrition. Good dark chocolate is packed with iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc. Antioxidants. Raw cocoa beans are the single most antioxidant-loaded food item ever...

As we age, we encounter increasingly visible signs of that aging. It manifests differently in everyone, depending on genetics, diet, environment, and more. You might even be noticing some of it yourself. Have you looked in the mirror recently and seen: Dark, light, or reddish blotches that don't seem to fade. Scarring, from acne or from sun damage. Wrinkles, from crow's feet to larger creases. Darker spots, like moles or liver spots. If so, you're probably concerned about your appearance. Some people are fine with aging gracefully, while others find themselves struggling with self-esteem issues. There's nothing wrong with wanting...

There are many reasons why you might want to lighten your skin. Sun darkening can leave your skin tanned, but blotchy and uneven. Liver spots or skin lesions can be unsightly. Acne scars can be a huge blow to your self-esteem when people focus on them. You might even just want a lighter complexion. We're not here to judge; we're here to help. Skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. Melanin is protective; it helps block UV radiation from the sun, as well as environmental damage. It's also produced to protect sites that have been injured in the...