Coconut oil isn't just for cooking -- it's packed with benefits for your scalp and hair. Many store-bought hair products contain coconut oil, but they might also be filled with ingredients you don't want or need. A few dabs of pure coconut oil will soothe your scalp for just pennies per treatment.

Your toenails are a form of protection for your toes to which you normally don't give much thought. Toenails and fingernails are usually a uniform thickness that can vary from person to person. Thickened toenails are not uncommon, but can pose a problem when it's time for trimming.

If you ever wondered how you can burn calories without exercising and without taking any off the questionable diet pills, infrared saunas are the newest healthy solution in losing some of those extra pounds.

The skin on the nose is thick and it contains more oil glands than any other area of the face does. As a result, caring for the nose is different than caring for the cheeks, forehead or chin. The nose is also more exposed.

Darkened, chapped lips can lead to a bad first impression. They make you look unclean and unhealthy. Causes of black, chapped lips range from the body’s absorption of toxic ingredients to the lack of proper lip care.

Stepping on a nail can cause a painful wound on the bottom of your foot. Worse yet, puncture wounds such as those caused by a nail can cause an infection if not properly cared for.

With approximately one sauna for every three people in the country, sauna bathing has become a national pastime in Finland. The practice began thousands of years ago as a method of bodily cleansing and relaxation, and most Finns still take a weekly sauna bath.

Waxing removes hair at the root, leaving you with smooth skin for approximately three to six weeks. Unfortunately, not everyone goes through the waxing process without a hitch. If you are one of many that experience a rash after waxing, there is help.

Skin can darken for all sorts of reasons: Sun exposure, scarring and a host of dermatological disorders can all affect skin tone.

Many factors contribute to facial hair growth. You may have experienced some or all of these factors. Facial hair is determined by your genetic makeup and hereditary genes. People will experience facial hair growth at different stages of life, and some might experience worse cases then others.

Society’s preoccupation with weight loss has led to the rise of many quick-fix products and methods to lose weight. One of these is the body wrap, which is touted by some spas as a means of permanently losing weight.

Not too long ago, parents would have been shocked to see a tattoo on a child, even if it was only temporary. Changing perceptions have made the body adornment more acceptable for kids of all ages, but parents should be wary of what they’re getting at the carnival or from street vendors.