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Better Skin

Fairchild — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:59:44 -0800

Large pores on my face are getting me down. My skin is looking rougher and rougher as the years go by. I'm 36, female. I have a few sun spots on my cheeks and many large pores on and around my nose, on my cheeks, and basically all over the center of my face. I also have some superficial acne scars. I'm looking for solutions to get a more refined look. I'm not expecting miracles but it would nice to see some improvement.

Is there anything I can do besides harsh chemical peels in the doctor's office? I'm not against chemical peels but am concerned about recovery. Anecdotes are appreciated. Also, is there an at-home chemical peel line that you especially like?

I've had microdermabrasion in the past. I do think microdermabrasion is beneficial for looking more refreshed, but it does nothing to improve the texture of my skin, nor does it fade sun spots.

Thanks so much.

A ridiculous question about banana peels

non-kneebiter — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:36:19 -0800

Are banana peels contagious? Silly question, I know. My mother and I were arguing about whether it's safe to compost banana peels. She is worried that Panama disease -- the disease that is wiping out the Cavendish variety of bananas -- will be spread from the peels of the bananas to ... er, the plants surrounding the compost bin...

This sounds completely ridiculous to me. Is it? If so, please help me persuade her that it's safe to compost them.

What to do with tomato skins

exceptinsects — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 16:59:51 -0800

Oh my god, it's FINALLY tomato season, but what can I do with all these tomato skins? I swear I read somewhere online within the last week or so that you can roast them in the oven and then grind them into a powder to sprinkle on things. But I can't find it anywhere.

Does anyone know what that recipe was, or failing that, something else to do with a bunch of tomato skins? I like to take them off when I make fresh tomato sauce, but they have a lot of flavor and it would be nice to use them for something.