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Eye Color in Humans

Eye color in humans. Variety and colors as explained by basic science.

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The Origins of Green Eyes

Green eyes are especially rare. They posses low to moderate amounts of melanin(which is what makes brown eyes brown) and probably represent the interaction of multiple mutations in the OCA2 gene and others. Recently the Mendelian recessive trait...

37 comments    evolution asia eyes
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Skin Whitening/Lightening : Is it Safe?

Skin lightening or whitening is popular in Asia. Here's how to pick a safe skin lightener.

46 comments    skin tan skin lightening
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How to Treat Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation usually isn't that big of a problem early on in life but as we age, you will start to see "darker" spots on the face, arms and body. Usually this is imost commonly in the form of age or "liver" spots although there are many more...

4 comments    hyperpigmentation liver spots
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Treatment for Dark Underarms and Excessive Sweating

Sweaty and dark underarms are but a shame to most women. It's okay for men, but it seems they are feeling the same thing, too. With some cosmetic enhancement, you can raise your arms without worrying of those dark spots. Find out how.

16 comments    health skin treatment
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How do you Cure Grey Hair - Prevent Grey Hair

Prevent Grey hair or just make it look good :) img from wardrobe911 Going gray is very natural and depending on your lifestyle may creep up on you quicker than others but there are ways you can prevent going Grey including improving vitamin and...

115 comments    protein amino acids circulation
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Areola Lightening Cream Information

Dark Areolas or "nipples" can be a cosmetic nightmare for a woman who wants that very young "pinkish" hue for their areolas. For some, resorting to using an lightening cream is enough to lighten dark areolas....

0 comments    skin skin lightening melanin
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Ways to Bleach Your Skin

Why would you want to bleach your skin? Believe it or not, there are several reasons.  The first has to do with pregnancy.  During pregnancy, your hormones are raging which increases melanin production and...

1 comment    melanin hydroquinone glycolic acid
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How To Get Rid of Brown Spots On Your Face

Many people have them: unsightly brown spots or marks on their faces in the form of freckles or large sun spots. These discolorations come from unprotected skin being exposed too long in the sun and overproducing melanin in certain areas. Although...

8 comments    melanin glycolic acid freckles
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What Ingredients are in Skin Whitening Products?

Skin Whiteners, skin bleachers, skin lighteners.....they are all called the same. If you are chasing the idea of perfect, flawless skin then you have probably checked all of them. But before you go off believing what is on the labels of skin...

4 comments    skin care bleaching melanin
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