If your skin, which was once smooth and even-toned, has gradually (or suddenly) become spotted with discoloration, you're not alone. Hormonal changes, sun exposure or basic genetics can cause discolored spots in all skin types and tones.
Read more →
Oatmeal is a whole grain, making it a healthy part of any diet. Oats are fiber-rich and contain no saturated fat. Like any food, though, too much oatmeal, or versions dressed in sugary toppings, can cause you to overshoot your calorie goals and interfere with weight loss.
Read more →
No matter how good commercial hair dye makes you look, it still contains chemicals your body doesn't need. Dye also tends to produce more intense colors than you may want. Herbs are both gentler on your hair and produce a softer, more natural tint.
Read more →
Microdermabrasion is a clinical procedure that uses crystals to remove the top layer of skin. The exfoliating procedure removes dead skin layers, leaving skin soft and glowing. Homemade varieties can be used once a week and cost less than expensive spa treatments. Ingredients used are commonly found in the kitchen.
Read more →
Skin pores usually stay happily in the background as they go about their job of keeping the skin healthy and lubricated. However, those little pores become larger and more noticeable when they clog and stretch with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria.
Read more →
Puffy red eyes are caused by any number of issues, ranging from too little sleep to too much crying. Allergies, excessive salt consumption or a variety of medical conditions can cause the unsightly bumps under the eyes that make you look older.
Read more →
If you have hair, you’re lucky to be able to cover most acne that appears on the scalp that usually appears in the form of pustules. Pustules are pus filled, red, inflamed acne. Scalp acne often starts at the hairline, but can appear anywhere on the scalp.
Read more →
In lieu of expensive plastic surgery procedures that tighten and plump aging skin, there are a plethora of topical lotions and creams that promise similar, albeit temporary, results. The active ingredients in these creams are responsible for the firming and plumping effects that give skin a youthful, glowing look.
Read more →
At least half of all pregnant women experience an outbreak of acne during the months leading up to and immediately following delivery. Like many other body changes, hormones are to blame for pregnancy-induced acne.
Read more →
Straightening curly hair requires damaging heated straighteners -- or so you thought. There are other ways to straighten your locks without a flat iron so you can give your hair a break from the heat once in a while.
Read more →
The right hat can flatter the face, protect the skin and hide a bad hair day, making it an affordable, yet invaluable accessory. Keeping a hat in place on a windy day can be a challenge, however, especially if the accessory does not fit properly.
Read more →
Although strong, versatile and in many cases less expensive than cotton, the synthetic material polyester does have one downfall: its inability to withstand direct heat. This can make it difficult to iron out the wrinkles from your polyester pants, top or dress without leaving behind an unsightly scorch mark.
Read more →
Soft, shiny hair isn't just for the ladies. Some men may limit hair care to a dab of harsh, generic shampoo in the shower followed by a quick run-through with a comb, while others may opt for moisture-stripping hair gels or hot-blow-dryer styling techniques.
Read more →
Many people think their hairline is something they can never change and that unless they go bald, they'll be stuck with it forever. However, you can completely change how your hairline looks by utilizing laser hair removal.
Read more →
Although depression has genetic, social and environmental components, your risk of developing depression is 1.5 to three times higher if someone in your family has depression. Antidepressants, which include Wellbutrin, are the third most prescribed medications in America.
Read more →
Fresh fruit in an array of colors is visually appealing and full of nutrients that are essential to human health. But when fruit is stored improperly, or when it is processed, it can lose much of its nutritional value.
Read more →
Losing 20 pounds in three months isn't a simple task, but using a jump rope is a fun, inexpensive way to shed those extra pounds. Depending on how fast you jump and how much you weigh, you could burn over 1,000 calories per hour of rope jumping without investing more than $5.
Read more →
Rapid weight loss normally results in sagging skin due to stretching. As you lose weight quickly, your skin cannot conform to your new shape because the elasticity has been damaged. Your facial skin will show this with sagging jowls, neck and cheeks.
Read more →
Just as your car burns gasoline to move forward, your body requires energy to keep your metabolism humming. That energy comes primarily from glucose, which is stored in the body as glycogen, or from fat.
Read more →
Adjusting bindings to fit different size boots is common practice among ski rental shops and people that share skis. Marker bindings have adjustments that allow you to fit boots that are both longer and wider than the average boot.
Read more →