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    What's the best type of sunscreen to use?
    Kaveri Karhade, MD
    Board Certified Dermatologist
    Dr. Kaveri Karhade is a board certified Laser, Medical, and Cosmetic Dermatologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her areas of expertise are acne and hair loss. She has advanced training in injectables, lasers, surgery, and other cosmetic treatments, and has published extensive research in medical journals. She holds a BS from Michigan State University and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New York University School of Medicine and her Residency in Dermatology at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Karhade is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
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    Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more is recommended for daily use, especially if you are outdoors frequently. Sunscreens can be chemical or physical—both are beneficial in terms of skin cancer prevention.
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    How can I lose weight?
    Community Answer
    Stay active by doing plenty of cardio exercise, such as jogging, walking, swimming, or running. Be sure to eat a healthy diet and to drink plenty of water.
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    How can I start improving my face if I never cared about it before?
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    Start by washing your face every day with cleanser, then gradually start wearing makeup if it makes you feel prettier. You can start by wearing mascara and blush, then move up to more complicated things like foundation and eyeliner.
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    How I can remove dark circles from under my eyes?
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    Get plenty of rest, drink water and apply cucumber slices under your eyes for 20 minutes a day to reduce the appearance of dark circles.
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    How can I make my skin smoother?
    Community Answer
    Exfoliate and use face masks at least twice a week, and moisturize with aloe vera gel.
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    What if I have pimples?
    Community Answer
    Use an acne cream and face wash daily. These can be found at any convenience store for the most part.
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    How can I ensure I am getting enough sleep to prevent dark circles?
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    Although the proper amount of sleep depends on your age, the average person needs at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night. This should be enough to prevent dark circles from forming.
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    What if I have sensitive skin?
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    Check your moisturizers, cleansers, etc. for harsh chemicals. If they have ingredients like petrolatum,phenoxyethanol, parabens, demithecone, Hydroxymethylglycinate, Bronopol, etc. these could be damaging to you skin. Also if your skin is sensitive I recommend not applying makeup that covers the whole of your face e.g. foundation, bronzers. There is a great company called "Simple" that makes products for sensitive skin but, as always, check ingredients first.
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    How can I get rid of acne scars?
    Community Answer
    You can try some scar removal creams or face masks. In the future, try not to touch or pop your pimples. This can lead to more scarring.
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    How can I get a permanent skin glow and stop getting spots?
    Community Answer
    You can try to exfoliate your skin three times a week, and put vaseline on your face everyday. If these methods do not work, you can consult a dermatologist for professional medical advice.
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    What makeup should I use to attract guys?
    Community Answer
    A good winged eyeliner, eye shadow and properly done eyebrows can be very enticing to guys.
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    My mother said that I can not have makeup. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Don't use makeup. Just take good care of yourself and have good hygiene. Girls don't need makeup to be pretty anyway.
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    How do I get pretty skin on my face?
    Community Answer
    You can rub your face with half a lemon. Let it dry and leave for 15 minutes. Then wash your face with clean water and remove the lemon juice completely. It's the best way to remove dead skin, but be careful to apply a moisturizer after it. Try it twice a week.
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    How can I have a slim nose without makeup?
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    Draw more attention to your lips, as that can create the illusion that you have a smaller nose. Try exfoliating them with a lip scrub or toothbrush so that they seem more plump and red. You can even put on a tinted lip balm or bold lipstick (like bright red).
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    How can I get a "Moss brow" when my eyebrows don't have an arch?
    Community Answer
    Try going to the salon to get your eyebrows threaded into the shape you want. Or you could lift your eyebrows in an arch shape to give them that sharp look.
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    How do I get beautiful skin?
    Annie
    Community Answer
    It depends on what your face looks like right now. If you have lots of acne, get it treated. If not, wash your face twice a day and moisturize. Don't touch your face and take off all your makeup before bed.
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    I’m eleven and my mom doesn't allow me to use face masks. How can I look beautiful?
    Community Answer
    Keep your face clean, and wear lip balm to make your lips look pretty. Your mom will relent soon and besides, some people think you're beautiful already.
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    How do I get a pimple off my chin?
    Annie
    Community Answer
    Pimple patches work great. One way to reduce redness is to put ice on it. Try not to put too much make up on it. Wash it and wait. It normally takes a few days.
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