Skin Care Basics: Moisturizers, Sunblock & Dark Spots

Proper skin care basics involve understanding the order of sunblock and primer application. Discover how to wash your face with jojoba oil, lighten skin tone at home, and use glycolic acid toners and aloe vera to manage dark spots and redness.

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Can Calendula Benefit Your Skin?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Christina Dambra

Calendula, a plant extract, has been used throughout history in skin preparations. Calendula is beneficial for dry or damaged skin and also promotes the fast healing and regeneration of the skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. According to YourHealth.

What Are the Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel Around the Eyes?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Christina Dambra

Aloe vera gel has been used for centuries to moisturize, heal and protect the skin. Extracted from the aloe plant, it contains 18 amino acids that work together to heal and soothe dry, irritated skin.

Christina Dambra is a licensed esthetician with several years of experience in dermatology and cosmetology and holds advanced certification in microdermabrasion, lasers and chemical peels. She specializes in holistic health counseling, with expertise in organic skin care and whole food supplementation. Dambra holds a degree in business administration and is a writer for eHow and LIVESTRONG.