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  • Question:  How Much Should I Exfoliate?
        Answer:  Women should exfoliate using a scrub once or twice a week. You want to be sure not to overexfoliate or use a product with granules that can tear at the skin. Rub the product in a circular motion for 30 seconds and then wash off.


  • Question:  Is It Bad to Wash My Hair Every Day?
        Answer:  Most experts agree that it's safe to wash hair daily with a mild shampoo (if you have dry hair, you can go as long as a week without washing, lucky you). Concentrate on washing the roots because it's your scalp that's oily.


  • Question:  Is Blow-Drying Bad for Hair?
        Answer:  Yes. Overdrying the hair causes strands to dry out and break. Your best bet is to blowdry your hair 80 percent dry, and let the rest dry naturally OR do the exact opposite: Let hair naturally dry half-way, then finish with the blowdry. When you can, I recommend skipping the blowdryer altogether.


  • Question:  When Should I Throw Out Mascara?
        Answer:  Mascara is one makeup product in your bag that you want to keep tabs on. It's a breeding ground for bacteria. Most mascaras with a tube & a wand have an antibacterial agent in them that last about 6 weeks making you safe for at least a couple months & likely safe up to 4. You risk eye infection the longer you keep the product. If you notice the smell changes or the texture changes, throw it out. It's not worth it.


  • Question: What Causes Bad Breath?
        Answer:  Most of your bad breath problems can be traced bad to poor oral hygiene. Bacteria that builds up on the back of your tongue or in between your teeth is the main culprit. These bad boys like to breed on the tongue and in crevices caused by gum disease, cavities and poorly fitting bridges or crowns. According to my dentist, bad breath can also be caused by antihistamines, nasal sprays and some anti-depressants. They can dry up your saliva, which leads to bad breath. This is why your friend's breath will smell more when she's sick.


  • Question:  Will water make your skin look better?
        Answer:  It actually depends on how you "use" water. Drinking about 8-10 glasses a day would help you flush out toxins out of your body. In that context, then water can help make one's skin look better. On the other hand, too much water, that is, washing of hands or taking long, hot baths, can cause skin dryness. Thus, instead of helping you get that beautiful skin, what you get is the opposite. Why? Because too much water robs your skin of its natural moisture and oil. When this happens, the result is dry and sometimes, cracked skin. In order to correct this, one has to ensure that after washing the hands or bathing, always lather the hands or body with moisturizers.


  • Question:  Does mascara actually make my eyelashes longer?
        Answer:  Mascara doesn't actually make your eyelashes longer. It just gives the illusional effect that they are longer, fuller and darker depending on the type and brand of mascara you use.


  • Question:  Is liquid eyeliner better than pencil eyeliner?
        Answer:  In some ways, yes. Most people find liquid eyeliner easier to apply and it gives a better look, especially if you are going for something dramatic. Liquid eyeliner, however, comes in small bottles and therefore runs out more frequently. So if you are buying a very expensive brand of eyeliner, it could be very expensive to keep buying liner. Also, liquid eyeliner smudges a lot more quickly and easily than pencil eyeliner does.