Deep-tissue massage is a specific type of massage therapy that concentrates on the deep layers of muscle and fascia in the body; and recommended by many doctors as a treatment option. By using deep finger pressure and slow, firm strokes, deep tissue massage is used to treat a variety of physical ailments.
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Most ticks are harmless, but some ticks carry serious diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Using insect repellent and wearing a hat can help reduce your risk of tick bites, but if you spend time in the woods or fields, checking for ticks afterward is essential.
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Many people cover up their gray hair with color, but gray can be gorgeous -- it just needs a little special care. Because gray hair is naturally thicker and coarser than other shades of hair, it may need more intensive or longer-lasting treatment to get the same results you got from products in your pre-gray days.
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A flat iron can make your hair smooth, sleek and shiny, but over time it can cause the outer layer of your hair to become damaged, making it difficult for your hair to retain the moisture that protects it from breakage and dullness.
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Cuticles work hard: They protect the sensitive space between where your skin ends and your fingernail begins from damage and infection. Because the skin here is so delicate, it's easy for it to become dry and damaged, leading to cracking, peeling and ripping that is uncomfortable and unattractive.
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Just like the rest of your skin, the skin on top of your head can be susceptible to breakouts and blemishes. And when you're bald, there's no hiding a scalp acne outbreak.
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Mildly chapped lips are uncomfortable enough, but when your lips become so dry and damaged that they crack, the situation can become painful.
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Though most people think of acne as a face issue, blemishes can pop up anywhere on your body where dirt, oil or other debris clog your pores. It's not uncommon to get breakouts on your back, chest and arms. In fact, back acne is so common that it's gotten its own nickname: bacne.
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Whether it's an overabundance of freckles and spots or a mustache-like line across your upper lip, dark pigmentation around your mouth can make you self-conscious about your smile.
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Some people deal with oily skin every day; others only notice extra shine when the temperatures outside heat up.
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RevitaLash, a beauty product produced by Athena Cosmetics, is an eyelash stimulating conditioner that you apply along your lashline to make lashes grow longer, thicker and possibly darker.
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Extreme temperatures, aging and even the shoes you wear can lead to dry, cracked skin on your feet. Dry skin isn't a serious problem, but it can be unattractive and uncomfortable. Treating dry skin yourself is a three-step process that requires exfoliation, softening and moisturizing.
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Most of the time, the peach-fuzz hair on a woman's upper lip is only obvious to the woman herself. Still, many women worry about facial hair, and it's easy enough to solve the problem at home with a homemade sugar wax.
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Waxing sensitive skin can get you bikini-ready, but it can also strip away your skin's protective hair and sometimes the top layer of your skin, which can increase your risk for inflammation and infection, explains Linda K.
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When allergies strike, they trigger the production of chemicals called histamines, which inflame blood vessels, making them visible through the thin skin beneath your eyes.
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Vitamin E is a common ingredient in skin care products because of its antioxidant effects, healing powers and protective benefits against the effects of the sun. In fact, a 2010 study on Pub Med reports, "
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Blackheads form in exactly the same way whiteheads do: oil or debris clogs up a hair follicle, causing an inflamed bump to form on the surface of your skin. The difference is that blackheads form close to the surface where exposure to sunlight gives them their distinctive black appearance.
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Your forehead--along with your nose and chin--is part of your T-zone, an area that's acne-prone for many people, especially those with oily or combination skin.
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Your appearance can change significantly as you get older--not always in the ways you'd expect. Many people associate aging with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, but your hair can show your age, too.
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Grooming a hairy back can be a challenge, and you may opt for waxing as a way to address it. Though waxing can be painful, it can be a quick and easy way to remove hair from some skin surfaces, including your back, says Jacqui Stafford, director of style for Shape magazine, in Men's Fitness magazine.
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