Month: March 2021

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Health

The Best Creams for Treating Eczema

When you live with regular occurrences of eczema, the dry itchy skin and splotchy red spots unfortunately become the norm. Eczema is much more common than many would think; it affects 31.6 million Americans according to Medical News Today. There are different types and stages of eczema, however, and can vary in severity. The National Eczema Association lists very common symptoms with eczema:

  • Itch
  • Dry, sensitive skin
  • Inflamed, discolored skin
  • Rough, leathery or scaly patches of skin
  • Oozing or crusting
  • Areas of swelling

However, it is important to consult a physician because Eczema affects everybody differently. And there are seven different types, so to find out what’s best for you, seeking professional help will be the best bet. However, if you have already gone through these steps and wish to find the best cream to help treat your eczema, this is the right place to start.

 

1. Kamedis Dermatology Eczema Therapy Wash – $14.99

This is perfect for the eczema-sufferer who has a spot or two on their face. It can be used for both eczema or atopic dermatitis. It’s affordable price tag makes it ideal to try out. This is a gentle foaming wash you can incorporate into any nightly routine. It soothes itchy skin and strengthens the skin’s natural barrier. Any age suffering from eczema-related itchy, dry skin can feel safe using this wash.

 

2. Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream – $9.38-$12.59

This cream can be found online or sometimes in stores for 24 hours hydration. This clinically tested option can relieve itching, minor irritation and dryness. This is a great option for those who have eczema spots and irritation under their clothes. This cream’s simple formula includes, colloidal oatmeal (a skin protectant), ceramide 3, and licorice root extract. It’s safe for infants as young as 3 months. 

 

3. Cetaphil Baby Soothing Wash – $8.49

If you’re dealing with a baby with eczema, it’s ideal to stay away from creams and washes with fragrance or harsh chemicals. Cetaphil has created a soothing wash for infants prone to skin irritation. Safe for babies as young as 3 months, this wash gently cleanses and soothes, while rinsing off easily. This is also a great solution for any adult with sensitive skin.

 

4. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm – $6.49

Wow, this cream is a cheap option for anybody with skin irritation! One of the key ingredients in this one is hyaluronic acid. It’s basically a moisturizer superhero. It’s like a sponge that can bind to 1,000 times its weight in water to moisturize the skin. It can do away with the dryness associated with eczema by moisturizing for up to 12 hours.

 

5. Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment – $13.74

This is a skincare essential you can find at any local pharmacy. If it was hard to pack your skincare essentials for a trip and you find yourself with an eczema flare up, run to the pharmacy and pick up this cream. Additionally, the barrier this moisturizer forms can help protect from cold as well as dry skin. Since this is such a large tub (and it goes farther than you’d think) consider this as a treat-all solution. It can help with dry hands, chapped lips, dry feet, etc.

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Cars

Extraordinary Cars With Brutal Performance

Finding a car with exceptional performance is the goal of most drivers, and some vehicles take it to the next level. Take the Dodge Demon, for instance, as this car has way more power than most average drivers could ever use. Likewise, the market for brutal performance cars has been changing a lot.

Many of these cars are quite affordable nowadays, and a few of them are cars that you wouldn’t expect. The notion used to be that it would take a V8 to get awesome performance, but that isn’t necessarily the case anymore. Follow us as we take you through some of the most extraordinary cars that have brutal performance.

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5: Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG

During the recession, Mercedes-Benz still had some awesome cars come out. The R63 was one of the first crossover vehicles to offer blisteringly fast performance. The supercharged engine moves the big car with authority while still providing the comforts drivers have come to expect from the brand. Likewise, the R63 also has some of the best reliability numbers of any Mercedes-Benz from this generation, which bolds well for the resale value. You can’t go wrong with the R63 AMG as it’s an appealing family hauler and sports car.

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4: Ram TRX

While it was the Ford Raptor that reinvigorated the performance truck market, it was the Ram TRX that stomped a mudhole through it. With a powerful Hemi V8 engine, the TRX is built for speed, literally. The off-road package allows the truck to go places where others can’t, and with all these factory goodies there isn’t much modification that you’ll need to do. The infotainment center is the largest in the class and the truck has some of the most advanced technology for its time.

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3: GMC Typhoon

The miniature Blazer and Jimmy were instrumental in sparking the first SUV boom. Take a step into the future and you’ve got the powerful turbocharged V6 engine, much like the modern GM performance vehicles of today. The Typhoon has left a lasting impression on the performance community. The styling still looks good today and these SUVs have held their value pretty well, which is a good thing for collectors. If this early-style S-Series truck is your thing, then the Typhoon provides a great driving experience.

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2: Audi RS2 Avant

Performance station wagons come and go, but the RS2 Avant has stood the test of time. The performance was legendary at the time, coupled with the stylish looks of the car. Take into account that the Avant could seat an entire family and you had a formula for success. Fortunately, station wagons never seem to sell very well, which has made the RS2 a collector’s item. To find a clean condition one is a real score, and its reliability is legendary.

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1: Volkswagen Passat W8

Although it’s unbelievable, there was a V8-powered performance version of the Passat that was sold in 2003. This engine wasn’t a V8 but it was a specially designed engine by Volkswagen called the W8. There were only 11,000 examples of this car made and the performance is about as good as you’ll get out of a Passat. The power was eerily similar to most Audi models which helped the car to sell extremely well. Not to mention this generation of the Passat is known for its handsome looks and luxurious interior.

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Cars Drivers Should Avoid & Never Look Back

One aspect of the automotive industry that isn’t exciting is buying a lemon. Certain cars are so bad that they can’t even be justified, like the Daewoo-based Pontiac Lemans for instance. These cars have cemented themselves as unreliable or just plain junk, and drivers should avoid them at all costs.

We took a look at a few such examples of bad engineering. Whether it’s due to a cheap interior or a faulty motor, these cars are destined for the junkyard early on. Read on below.

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5: Mitsubishi Mirage

Few cars are as cheap as the Mirage is and for a brand-new car, it does come with a lot of features. But from a value standpoint, the Mirage is pretty much basic transportation. Although the exterior has been refreshed a bit, the overall car is dated and feels like you are driving something from 2006. The performance is lethargic and the car is barely powerful enough to legally drive on American roadways. Then you have the fact that the small car doesn’t perform well in safety ratings either.

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4: Dodge Nitro

Chrysler wanted to hop onto the crossover train early on, but the first models were lackluster at best. The Nitro was a boxy upright SUV that couldn’t go off-roading if it wanted to. Although the exterior colors were cool the overall feeling of the car was cheap and unimaginative. We couldn’t justify buying this car if we wanted to, the value just isn’t there. Most of the components were shared with other cheap Chrysler models from this period such as the Jeep Patriot, but don’t get excited because this is no Jeep.

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3: Chevrolet Camaro Iron Duke

For some strange reason in the 1980s, GM thought it would be smart to cram a four-cylinder engine into the Camaro. The result was a strange mixture of poor driving and a lack of power. This engine was also notoriously unreliable and would leave Camaro owners stranded quite a bit. We like what the car had to offer in terms of styling, but when you put this weakened engine into a Camaro it just doesn’t attract conumers. The Camaro Iron Duke never sold well and the end product was just a sham of the former car.

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2: Yugo GV

Dubbed the worst car in American history, the Yugo has been mocked since its fateful release in the ’80s. The car was so poorly built that body panels would fall off while you were driving. Performance was nonexistent, and the car was barely safe enough to drive. The Yugo did have a cheap price tag, but drivers ended up paying for it in spades later on.

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1: Pontiac Aztek

Had the Pontiac Aztek been released in modern times, it would be a popular crossover, but at the time the odd-shaped vehicle didn’t sell very well at all. The weird styling and lack of power didn’t excite consumers very much, and the massive amount of body cladding was a real turnoff. The Aztek has since seen a resurgence on the used car market thanks to the popularity of the Breaking Bad TV show.

Sources: Motor Junkie

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7 American Cars From The 1980s That People Forgot

The 1980s were a strange time for the automotive industry and car design was at an all-time low. This is why there was a fair amount of vehicles that drivers have forgotten about these days. Whether it be the Pontiac Fiero or the lackluster K-Cars, there’s probably an automobile that you forgot about on this list.

We took a look at some of the more unique offerings that weren’t bad cars but were nonetheless forgotten by the public. Let’s dive into this list of forgotten American cars from the eighties.

Pontiac Trans AM GTA
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7: Pontiac Trans AM GTA

You’ve likely seen the Trans Am from this era as it managed to sell in decent numbers. But the Trans AM GTA was a much more rare vehicle that didn’t garner the same type of love. The Trans AM GTA had a sleek black paint job and many interior improvements over regular Camaro models. The performance was also improved thanks to the option of a turbocharged engine, which meant this one was released in limited numbers.

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6: Pontiac Fiero

Another Pontiac that made the rounds in the ’80s was the Fiero. Initially released to much fanfare, the Fiero was a winning combination of performance and substance. The Fiero was plagued by recalls for engine fires, and that further damaged the reputation before the car could hit its peak of popularity.

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5: 1983-1987 Dodge Charger

Believe it or not, the Charger was also released during the ’80s, albeit in a smaller less powerful package. For a cheap compact car, the Dodge Charger wasn’t a bad choice. The power and performance of the Dodge Charger weren’t going to break any boundaries, but it was fuel efficient and fun. Nevertheless, the market was crowded with  lightweight sports cars like these and the Charger didn’t stand out.

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4: Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe

The Ford Thunderbird was a very popular brand for the blue oval during the 1980s, and the performance S/C version is often a forgotten relic. Instead of relying on a V8 powerplant, the S/C had a supercharged V6 engine. The performance was much better than you’d expect which was a satisfying thing for most owners. Reliability was questionable and as such the S/C didn’t get much of a reputation for quality and many have opted for the V8 models instead.

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3: AMC Eagle Wagon

Crossover vehicles are the norm in the automotive industry nowadays, but there was a time when a crossover would be shunned. Among those models was the AMC Eagle Wagon. The lifted off-road wagon was a definite sight to see, and it has built up quite the following of loyalists. Likewise, the car sold poorly at the time, and the quality was not what you’d expect from a large automaker. Nowadays it is hard to find one that hasn’t rusted completely out.

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2: Eagle Premier

Released in the latter part of the ’80s, the Eagle Premier was the last product of a partnership between AMC and French automaker Renault. The car was praised for an excellent driving experience and a smooth exterior, but the final product was lacking in a lot of aspects. Consumers just couldn’t get behind the car and Chrysler ended up purchasing the rights to the brand.

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1: Cadillac Allante

Perhaps one of the most highly sought-after cars of the late 1980s, the Cadillac Allante was a stylish two-door convertible. The styling was adequate for the period but the actual driving experience was lacking. The interior was also not as quality that consumers had hoped for and with the high price tag the car ended up selling low numbers. Cadillac would try again a decade later with the XLR, a model that met a similar fate.

Sources: Motor Junkie