Dorcas Onasa

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Can skincare really make face lines less visible?

Noticing two vertical lines between your eyebrows can be an unwelcome surprise, especially if you have a consistent skincare routine. Known as 11 lines, these creases are a common feature of facial aging and often become more noticeable over time. The lines, which are medically called glabellar lines, develop in an area of the face…

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Body

Shampoo as body wash: is it actually safe to try?

Most people don't think twice about grabbing soap before washing their hands, and the same habit carries over into the shower, where body wash or bar soap is the go to for getting clean. But what happens when that bottle runs dry, or you're traveling and left without your usual products? For many, the instinct…

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Fashion

Don’t Toss It Yet: 5 Ways to Fix Shrunken Clothes

Few laundry mistakes are more frustrating than discovering that a favorite piece of clothing has come out of the dryer noticeably smaller. A shirt that once fit perfectly may suddenly feel restrictive, while a beloved sweater can lose the relaxed shape that made it a wardrobe staple. The situation can be particularly disappointing when the…

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Skincare

7 simple sun safety habits for younger looking skin

Summer often brings long afternoons outdoors, trips to the beach and plenty of opportunities to soak up the sunshine. For some people, those warm weather moments also come with the goal of developing a tan. But while bronzed skin may be associated with summer, intentionally spending time in the sun to change your skin tone…

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Wellness

Ice Water Face Dunks: 2 Weeks of Calm

For years, I was skeptical of the growing conversation around nervous system regulation. Terms such as self care, mindfulness and nervous system balance can sometimes feel like wellness buzzwords rather than practical tools. That changed when I began paying closer attention to how stress affected my body. The nervous system is a complex network that…

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Parenthood

Recall baby wipes prompt urgent warning for parents

Parents and caregivers may want to take another look at their baby supplies after Target recalled certain Up&Up baby wipes following customer complaints about discoloration. The retailer voluntarily recalled two varieties, Up&Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up&Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes. Following the complaints, testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration identified…

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Hair

6 common triggers behind women’s hair loss

For many women, noticing extra strands in a brush, shower drain or on a pillow can quickly become a source of worry. Hair is closely connected to appearance and self image, so even relatively subtle changes in density can feel significant. Hair loss is also far from unusual. Research has found that roughly one third…

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Hair

5 things to know before using dry shampoo on curls

Dry shampoo can be a convenient way to refresh curls and coils between wash days, but the right technique can make all the difference. For anyone with curly or coily hair, wash day can be a serious time commitment. Cleansing, conditioning, detangling, drying and styling can take hours, especially when a carefully created style is…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 29, 20260Comments

Body

How to safely deal with stubborn ingrown hairs

Deep ingrown hairs can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but dermatologists say patience and gentle skin care are often the best first steps. If you regularly shave, wax, tweeze or otherwise remove unwanted hair, chances are you have encountered an ingrown hair at some point. These small bumps can appear almost anywhere hair grows and may…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 29, 20260Comments

Makeup

8 simple tricks for a smoother makeup base

Makeup pilling can leave tiny rolls of product across your skin, but a few simple changes to your routine may help create a smoother base. There are few beauty frustrations quite like spending time carefully applying your skin care and makeup, only to watch everything gather into tiny flakes or balls once you begin blending…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 29, 20260Comments

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Can skincare really make face lines less visible?

Shampoo as body wash: is it actually safe to try?

Don’t Toss It Yet: 5 Ways to Fix Shrunken Clothes

7 simple sun safety habits for younger looking skin

Ice Water Face Dunks: 2 Weeks of Calm

Recall baby wipes prompt urgent warning for parents

6 common triggers behind women’s hair loss

5 things to know before using dry shampoo on curls

How to safely deal with stubborn ingrown hairs

8 simple tricks for a smoother makeup base

Why postpartum psychosis rarely looks like sadness

Why this Williams sisters loss felt like a celebration

Can skincare really make face lines less visible?