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Beauty resources and trends are constantly changing and can be hard to stay abreast of. Whether you have basic questions on how to apply and buy makeup or more specific inquiries like where to find destination spas, this guide helps you use the Internet as your ultimate source for beauty information.

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Tips and Trends

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Buying Beauty Products Online

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Homemade Beauty Products

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Skin Care

Proper skin care is essential for looking your best. This section helps you develop a skin care routine that includes advice on washing, moisturizing and applying make-up. You'll also find resources for dermatologists and other skin care professionals.

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Because not all skin issues can be dealt with at home, we've included some dermatology Web sites to help you deal with more pressing conditions or questions. For more help finding a dermatologist who's right for you, visit the findingDulcinea Health Web Guide, which has a section about getting the most from your doctor visits. For more information about general skin care, see the findingDulcinea Skin Care Web Guide.

Although products can do a lot for your skin, many people also consider healthy eating habits an essential component to a well-rounded beauty regime. Visit the findingDulcinea Nutrition Web Guide for help on how to take great care of your body from the inside out.

Be mindful of the many arguments against tanning. It can be an unhealthy process, especially in excess. We suggest consulting your physician or dermatologist, or at least doing thorough research before you begin to tan. You should also take care to find places with the most sanitary conditions and up-to-date equipment to be as safe as possible.

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For medical advice on keeping skin healthy...

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is a trusted source for dermatology information. Scroll down the page for information on conditions such as eczema and rosacea. This site can also help you find a dermatologist near you. The "Dermatology A-Z" section alphabetically lists dermatology terms so you can learn more about various skin care topics, treatments, and prevention ideas.

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Skin Care Guide.com calls itself a "medical guide to skin care written by internationally recognized dermatologists." In this site you can learn how best to care for your skin as well as how to deal with specific skin conditions. The "Physicians Enter Here" link allows users to look at what dermatologists are writing about in their field.

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For beauty-focused advice...

SkinCareCompany.net has links to product reviews, articles, free samples, and info on all kinds of skin diseases. The site also includes recipes for homemade products such as skin peels and massage oils. One section has articles full of tips.

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N.V. Perricone M.D.com offers advice from MD N.V. Perricone, who has been featured on Oprah and on several news programs. Although the site is designed to sell his high-end products, "The Nutrition" section is helpful and relatively free of promotions. Dr. Perricone outlines key dietary elements that help skin appear more radiant. He suggests an "Anti-Inflammatory Diet," a "3 Day Nutritional Face Lift," and lists "10 Super Foods."

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For tanning...

Sunless.com is dedicated to individuals who want to be "melanoma free." All contributors are volunteers but the information on this Web site is informative-beginners will benefit especially from the "Application" link that offers a step-by-step guide as well as an article on preventing accidents. Another section offers an extensive list of products, reviews and links to online merchants. Finally, visit the message boards to connect with other sunless tanners for product advice and tanning tips. This site is busy and overwhelming—you’ll have to click around a lot, but the content is worth it.

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For ethnic skin care...

BellaOnline is a site for women, with an extensive section for women of color specifically. This link offers product reviews for skin and beauty items and also offers tips and techniques for ethnic skin care.

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Carol’s Daughter is a beauty product lines designed specifically for women of color, although products can be used for all skin types and shades. There are over 300 products available for skin and general beauty needs.

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