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What's Your Take on Whitening Products?
Whitening products are a fast-growing segment of the beauty industry in Asia, the Middle East and Africa; for many people, having light, porcelain-like skin is considered ideal. While I understand that every culture has different concepts of beauty, it saddens me to think about the number of women who inevitably think something's wrong with their dark skin. It's easy to understand why Sweetstrawberry, who lives in Korea, feels so frustrated by the narrow ideals she encounters at school.
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Tooth Whitening: Knowing Is Half the Battle, Say Dentists
Well, the corn-toothed brigade isn't going to like this bit of news: Dentists are dissing tooth-whitening services done at salons, and now the Matlocks of the world are stickin' their litigious noses into the issue.
Here's the deal: Many salon owners who already provide spa services (such as brow waxing and spray tanning) have added tooth-whitening to their list. They say it's a cosmetic service, but people like Dr.
How to Whiten Teeth... Safely
Well, this didn't sound like good news. A recent British report says that some at-home tooth-whitening kits had levels of peroxide so high that in some instances they approached the amount found in hair dye. Yikes, and then this:
In a study conducted by the University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, doctors found that "all groups exposed to bleach showed an increase in mercury release over time."
Tuesday Giveaway! GoSMILE Advanced Formula B1 Tooth Whitening on the Go
Do you, like us, obsessively inspect your skin in the mirror, and at the site of a new blemish, wrinkle,or age spot, lament, "Why? Why me?" Sephora is here to tell you exactly that.
New Product Alert: Enbrightenment BriteSmile Whitener and Tarte Lip Gloss
I haven't tried this new Enbrightenment BriteSmile Whitener & Tarte Lipgloss ($26) yet, but it totally caught my eye when I was web shopping over the weekend. From what I understand, one side of the tube contains a vitamin-rich lip gloss and the other side houses a teeth-whitening formula.
The teeth-whitening side contains .05 oz.
Beauty Mark It Results: The Best Tooth Whitener
Having sparkling white teeth can give you a confidence boost, and there are so many products on the market claiming to do the trick. That's why it was so enlightening to find out which ones you think are best.
Marcella brings up the point that many whitening products can be tough on sensitive teeth.
Tooth Whitening: Is Cheaper Better?
Lately, I've been thinking of having my teeth whitened at Brite Smile, but the idea of spending a few hundred dollars for gleaming chompers doesn't sit so well with my inner cheapskate. So this morning, I asked my dentist which method he recommended.
"Honestly," he said—and I paraphrase—"I'd just get some Whitestrips."
Five (Cheap!) Tips For Getting Whiter Teeth
The rich and famous trek to Beverly Hills to get a brighter smile from Dr. Kevin Sands, who you might have seen on Dr. 90210.
Coming Soon: GoSmile Summer Smile
This June, get excited for the latest limited-edition, travel-sized, teeth whitening kit launch from GoSmile called Summer Smile ($99). The 38-piece set includes two travel toothpastes, 20 B1 ampules, 15 touch-ups ampules (in two flavors) and a mini-toothbrush. The items come packaged in a sturdy, clear, zip-and-buckle pouch that I love because it can double as a travel bag when you use up the original products.
Lightening Creams Are Popular Among Indians, Even For Kids
The last time we discussed skin-whitening creams, a lot of you had something to say. But after reading this article, I want to revisit this complex topic. In India, skin-lightening products flood the market; many contain harmful chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic.
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