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i wash my face twice a day (once in the morning, once at night) but after i was my face it gets really shiny. and its really noticable (a few people have asked me why my face is so shiny...which is really embarrasing.)....is there any product that wont clog my pores but will make my face less shiny?

thanks.

Try buying and using a face wash that is oil free so it won't make your face shiney. Neutrogena has a few products that are oil free and that won't clog up your pores. Right now, I'm using Gentle Cleansing Wash by PURPOSE. It's soap free and won't clog up pores. It works really great.

Putting on cover up powder will help prevent your face to be shiney/oily, by the way.

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Ok...

im dating this guy its gonna be 2 years soon...but hes really jelous like he always think im flriting with every guy i talk to..and i had this best friend we'll call him tyler..well since me and my boyfriend are fighting alot about the flirting thing im hanging arould tyler more and i think im starting to like him more than a friend but i still love my boyfriend and im extremly confused..i need some help fast!

thanks if ur advice isnt mean ill rate all 5's

Being in a relationship for almost 2 years is a long time and this fighting between you and your boyfriend is breaking your relationship up with him. If you truely love your boyfriend, you would try to stop liking Tyler and try to fix your relationship with your boyfriend. Most guys always accuse their girlfriends of flirting with guys because they just want them to their own in a way. If you know that Tyler likses you and would go out with you if you ever dumped your boyfriend, then dump your him and go out with him but if you do that, it could be a big mistake. All couples fight during their relationship so you need to think about that. Why don't you try working this fighting with your boyfriend and if nothing seems to be working, then just take a break, meaning you can be free and date anyone, but don't technically dump him and just date Tyler. Just think about what you want to do because none of us can tell you the exact real answer.

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When does the "cycle" usually become regular?!?! Mine keeps coming at random times and now, it's not coming at all! The last time I got it was February 24???

Usually, it takes a few years for your period to become regular once you get your first period. Every girl is different so it just depends on you. Your cycle should become regular in the next year to three years.

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What foods should you eat before exercising (sports that include running)? Also, what can you do to minimize cramps?!

Thanks in advance!

You want to eat something that will give you energy to allow you to exercise or anything that allows you to move a lot. Foods that have carbohydrates, carbs for short, are things that you should eat but not too much before you exercise. Anything healthy is fine but I never eat before I exercise but it's different for everyone. To minimize cramps from exercising, try to stretch before and breath properly and that will help. Drinking water while you exercise will help.

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Can you answer a question more than once?

No, you can't answer a question more than once but if you view a question that you've answered before and click "Answer Question", that will allow you to edit your answer. So basically it's like you are answering a question again because you are changing your answer.

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how long does it take for leg hair to grow back? I'm 13.

It takes less than a day for those tiny, spikey hairs to start growing but it takes a day or two for your leg hair to grow back to shave them again. It also depends on a person's hair growth so for some people, it takes about 4 days for their leg hair to grow back and for others, it can take about 2 days for their leg hair to grow back.

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Hi ive been finding it really hard to sleep for the last few days, can anyone give me some advice on how i might be able to get a few hours at least of sleep thank you..
ill rate hight for good answers

To get a better night's sleep, try taking a bath so you will feel relaxed, listen to a CD that has nature sounds, drink tea, don't eat or drink anything that has sugar, don't exercise, and try reading (it makes me tired at night and I fall asleep) when you are in your bed, about to go to sleep. You can also try sleeping on your side, instead on your back or vice versa. Wearing comfortable pajamas help. All of these things should help you sleep better.

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ok well ive never had birth control and ive never had sex but well do they have to do somekind of exxame and well i dont like docters but if they have to do an externly exame will they break through your maiden head

Most girls go on birth control if they have an irregular period that won't regulate and that's why I'm on the pill. The doctor will just give you a quick exam and they'll ask you questions. They won't break anything, don't worry.

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I've been sick for the past 2-3 days and I don't know what I have. My throat hurts really bad (but it feels like its more my tonsils). And the back of my neck is hurting really bad also, like a really bad headache, and then I also have a normal headache. I get dizzy and then I feel like vomiting. And last nite my nose was really stuffy. What do you think I have? Its mostly my throat.

Wow, that's really weird because I am sick to and I have everything that you have such as a sore throat (when I swallow, it hurts), a stuffy nose that really hurts, a headache, and all that stuff. You probably just have a regular flu/cold. Try taking Alieve Cold & Sinus. I've been taking it for the past 3 days and I'm feeling a little bit better. If you still are sick in the next few days, then you really need to go see a doctor because this can get worse.

I hope you feel better :)
-Karen

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Anyone who has tried over the counter teeth whiteners, can you tell me the best one you have tried (i.e. crest white strips, rembrant, etc.)

thanks!

I have tried a few, including Crest White Strips, but Colgate is whiteners and its overnight whitening gel works really great and it's probably the best out there.

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these past few days i've been doing ab excercises 8 minutes a day and i just found out how to do an arch by leaning back and well i've done it alot today and now my back hurts. is the arch stuff the cause for the back pain? i don't know what else cudda caused it and do any of you have advice on how to get rid of the pain?

The arch exercise probably caused your back to ache and you probably did it wrong. Stop doing it for a day or two and if the pain doesn't go away, use Icey Hot and that will help get rid of the pain.

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Hi,
I was just wondering...can you only be rated 30 times or something? Because I got to 30 ratings over the past 30 days today and I've had two more since then (also today, obviously) and it still says 30. I've even gone through site map and to calculate feedback, but it stays at 30. I've also noticed that every time I get another rating, to stay at 30, it's discounting the first rating of the 30 days even though it was done like 29 days ago or whatever.
What's up with this?
xxx

You can be rated more than 30 times in the past 30 days. Heck, I have been rated over 500 times at one point when I was on vacation for two weeks but the ratings drop down after they are older than 30 days. Sometimes, the rating calculation can have a problem and your ratings won't add up, even though they aren't private ones. I don't really know why your rating is messed up but you shouldn't really worry about it. Just ask advicenator_admin if you need to.

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i just got the secret sheer dry deoderent but accidently got unscented instead of another one that actually has a scent. what's unscented? like it smells kind of nasty but if you put it on will people smell your sweat? and is secret sheer dry good enough for people who have like hyperhydrosis? if not then can you please suggest some that are? thank you

Unscented means there is no scent to a particular deoderant and people can't smell your sweat, unless you have a sweating problem. It's just like any other ordinary scented deoderant but it just doesn't have that scent. In my opinion, Secret isn't that great but it works. I suggest that you buy and try Certain Dri, as other columnists mentioned. It's dermatologist recommended and you can buy it over the counter for less than $10.00 at any pharmacy. It closes up your sweat pores and you won't sweat at all. It works for me and I have been using it for a few weeks.

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okay, lately one of my best friends from school has been totally ignoring me and been hanging out with my other best friend. they just started being best friends this year, but i have been best friends with each of them for longer. They are being really bad friends though and they are totally leaving me out. even if i was to say something back i would have no one to back me up. anyway... i told one of my friends from a different town and she was like lets 3 way call and i'll listen. i was like ok so i did.. but now i feel really guilty..

You shouldn't feel guilty, these two friends shouldn't leave you out and ignore you because you don't deserve that. It's alright that they are friends now but they shouldn't ignore you. You have two options: either talk to them and tell them how you feel or just find better friends that won't ignore you and will always call you up to hang out and such.

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OK heres the dealio
i HATE showers...they just seem like a waste of time for me. Does anyone know any ways that will make showering fun?? no sarcastic answers please. Thanks

Well, you can sing, dance, bring in a portable CD player in your bathroom while you take a shower so you can listen to music, buy bathtub sets and use them, use a body wash that smells better, and that will make showering more fun.

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That's not my website, it's just a website with workouts and exercises. You are going to be in so much pain when you do 500 crunches in a day; start off with doing 20 a day and gradually increasing the amount you do. You won't get a six pack in a week, it takes time to see results. You may or may not lose weight but you will lose some inches off of your body. Eating healthy helps too.

i doesnt hurt when i do 500. its easy. i never get sore. im just wondering how much i mite lose. and estimate plz??

Oh, well you're really lucky if you never get sore, after doing 500 crunches. If you keep on doing crunches for months, then you're probably going to lose at least 10 pounds, depending on your body. Don't expect results in a week.

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What do you think are must have items for Spring or Summer? I need more cute clothes for my closet! Thanks!

For the spring/summer, the following stores are places that you must shop at: American Eagle, Hollister, and American Eagle. As for the must have items, you definitely need cute bikinis, flip flops, shorts, tank tops, skirts, t-shirts, capris, halter tops, and so on. Don't forget sunglasses!

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u had a web site called www.toneteen.com. im going to try that but will doing 500 crunches AND doing that give me a six pack and lose some wight??

That's not my website, it's just a website with workouts and exercises. You are going to be in so much pain when you do 500 crunches in a day; start off with doing 20 a day and gradually increasing the amount you do. You won't get a six pack in a week, it takes time to see results. You may or may not lose weight but you will lose some inches off of your body. Eating healthy helps too.

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You know those tops that kinda like.. have a little connected sweater thingie that tie in a knot? Does anyone know where I can find one inexpensively online? Hollister used to have them, but the site no longer carries them. Thanks!

American Eagle, http://www.americaneagleoutfitters.com, has some that are pretty cheap, yet cute. I know that Aeropostale, http://www.aeropostale.com, has some, but I don't shop there so I don't know exactly. Any girly store should carry them.

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I don't want to sound weird but my school keeps their heat so high and I sweat alot- I've tried alot of deodorants but it really doesn't help with the horrible heat in the school! It's still a bit brisk outside- does anyone have any ideas on how to stay cool, especially after gym and not to have nasty sweatmarks underneath my arms? Thanks!

If you want to stay cool and not have any nasty sweat marks underneath your arms, then I suggest that you buy and use Certain Dri. It's the strongest anti-perspirant that is over the counter and it closes up your sweat pores, making you not sweat. You can get it at your local pharmacy, in the deoderant aisle and it costs less than $10.00, since the price ranges differently at pharmacies. You then just need to put on a regular strong powder deoderant such as one from Dove. To stay cool, just try to drink a lot of water during gym and throughout the day.

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