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The Uglier You Go to Bed, the Prettier You Wake Up? Unfortunately, Not.

Angelina Lapalme — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:41:41 +0000

Have you ever seen a reptile shed its scaly skin and said “wow, I wish I could do that?” No? Well same here, but now it seems that face shedding has taken over the internet. Luckily, people are not losing their actual skin and leaving behind a shell of themselves. Instead, they are applying copious amounts of beauty products (creams, serums, exfoliants, and more) and sealing it all in with a variety of coverings. Participants will even go as far as wearing a silicone lip mask or even a mouth tape.

The Chilled Truth: Debunking Myths About Icing Your Face for Better Skin

Hosna Akhgary — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:11:07 +0000

In pursuit of flawless skin, people often come across various beauty routines and skincare hacks. One trend, among many others, that has gained popularity in recent years is the practice of icing the face. This so-called ‘skincare hack’ involves simply rubbing an ice cube over your face or using a skincare tool kept in the freezer. Some people even go as far as putting their face in a bowl full of ice for several minutes. Advocates claim that icing can reduce puffiness, tighten pores, and imbue one’s skin with a radiant complexion.

When Is the Best Time to Drink Water?

Christopher Labos MD, MSc — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:46:55 +0000

A friend forwarded me an interesting facebook post that claimed that the best time to drink water was just before going to bed. Upon careful reflection, it seems to me that this would be the worst possible time to drink water unless you really enjoy waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.

The Water Myth

Christopher Labos MD, MSc — Thu, 31 May 2018 18:00:00 +0000

It is a common belief that you have to drink 6-8 glasses of water per day. Almost everyone has heard this recommendation at some point although if you were to ask someone why you need to drink this much water every day, they probably wouldn’t be able to tell you. There is usually some vague idea that you need to drink water to flush toxins out of your system. Perhaps someone will suggest that drinking water is good for your kidneys since they filter the blood and regulate water balance.