When your kissable pucker becomes covered in flaky skin, it’s time to add some moisture to those lips. Chapped lips are caused by a variety of factors, including wind, sun, medications and dry air. But the good news is that you don’t have to lather your lips in ChapStick one hundred times a day to make them smooth.

Skin requires special treatment after a cast is removed. The skin will be sensitive to touch and muscles are weak due to the immobilization of the cast. Give your skin some special care to help it regain its original condition.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) has a bevy of beautiful benefits ranging from moisturizing your skin and supporting healthy collagen development to fighting off skin-damaging free radicals.

Zits, pimples, lesions or blemishes, no matter the name there's no denying that most teenagers have acne. The American Academy of Dermatology calls acne the most common skin condition in America, and up to 50 million teens and adults cope with it each year.

Acne occurs when an overproduction of oil mixes with dead skin cells and clogs the pores on the skin. Bacteria are then able to feed off this mixture and multiply, increasing skin irritation and inflammation.

Whether it's from hay fever, sinusitis or a common cold, swollen nasal passages can be quite a nuisance. Caused by inflammation of the delicate blood vessels around the passages, nasal congestion is usually not serious, and it can often be prevented or reduced with simple home remedies.

While most people are familiar with the dangers of spending too much time in the sun, some feel as though tanning beds are a safe way to gain an attractive tan, and may even think that there are some health benefits to using tanning beds.

Collagen is the protective fiber that serves as the connective tissue in the body. Made of protein, collagen contains large amount of two amino acids, according to the George Mateljan Foundation.

A new generation of face and neck firming creams spare you the pain and discomfort of expensive cosmetic procedures. These lifting and firming creams may not perform miracles, but aim to reduce the appearance of minor bags and sags.

Those prone to dry patchy skin or sensitivity that reacts to even the gentlest of facial cleansers can give cleansing lotion a try. Cleansing lotion, like foam and gel face washes, cleans the skin but is gentler, doesn’t strip away oils, and helps add and seal in moisture.

Pitted dirt in enlarged pores are also known as blackheads. Blackheads are caused when dead skin cells, sebum (oil) and bacteria build up in the pores of the skin. When the blockage is exposed to air it hardens and changes color to black or brown.

Baby powder, also referred to as talcum powder if talc is the primary ingredient, is traditionally used to prevent diaper rash and as a deodorant for babies.