Waxing is a form of hair removal that removes hair directly from the follicle instead of cutting it at the skin's surface with a shaver. This type of hair removal offers the benefit of living hair-free for several weeks after the procedure. Waxing causes slight trauma to the skin, which can result in irritation.
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Derived from the nuts of the shea-karite tree, African shea butter contains high amounts of fatty acids with healing properties, reports the American Shea Butter Institute. African shea butter remains solid at room temperature and melts into the skin when it comes in contact with body heat.
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Thick skin under the toenails, often caused by a fungal condition known as onychomycosis, can make the toenails themselves appear thicker than normal and even take on a yellow or brown discoloration.
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Derived from unfermented tea leaves, green tea is an ancient Chinese drink with a history that dates back approximately 4,000 years. According to Dr.
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Considered an occlusive moisturizer, Vaseline provides the skin with a protective barrier that locks in moisture. It is a blended mixture of paraffin, waxes and mineral oil that creates what is essentially petroleum jelly.
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The amount of melanin in your skin determines its tone. The more melanin you have, the darker your skin. Palomar Community College explains that the difference in skin tones is a result of human migration and adaptation to tropical and nontropical environments.
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If you are a dark-skinned individual, meaning that you have more melanin in your skin than someone with a lighter skin tone, you may notice that your elbows sometimes appear dirty. However, what looks like dirt is actually a build-up of dead skin cells that can give your skin an ashy appearance.
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A natural dye derived from the leaves of the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis), henna ink seeps into the top layer of skin when applied, resulting in a semipermanent stain. Whether applied freehand or via a stencil, henna tattoos usually last 14 days.
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Eggs are not just for breakfast. A beneficial source of protein and vitamins A, D and B, they are economical, versatile and nutritious enough to fit into any meal of the day. According to the Egg Nutrition Center, the French had mastered over 685 techniques for preparing an egg by the time of the French Revolution.
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Acrylic nails provide a convenient way to cover natural nail problems, such as breaks, chips and disfigurements. If you have decided to forgo your false nails for a more natural look, prep them for removal to prevent damage to your natural nail bed.
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While the direct cause of pimples is unknown, Brown University Health Education explains that hormones known as androgens and a person’s genetics may play a very large role. Pimples develop when oil and bacteria enter your pores. Within the pore, the bacteria continue to grow, trapping the oil.
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Age spots--also known as liver spots--are unraised brown, gray or black spots. According to the Mayo Clinic, these solar lentigines usually appear on adult skin around age 40. Age spots commonly develop on areas of the body exposed to the sun most often, including the face, hands, arms and shoulders.
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If you are a parent, chances are you fall into one of four parenting categories: permissive, uninvolved, authoritative and authoritarian. The permissive parent, the least demanding of the group, tends to be highly responsive to his child's emotional needs.
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Throughout your pregnancy, your body is continuously making adjustments to accommodate the growth of your baby. The ligaments that support your uterus are also adapting as they stretch to support your expanding uterus. These ligaments, known as the round ligaments, may cause pain or discomfort when strained.
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Pregnancy and nutrition go hand-in-hand. Not only do the foods that you eat affect you, they also affect your unborn baby. Whole grains, lean proteins, vegetables and fruits are the makings of a healthy diet for mommy and baby.
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Just because your baby’s clothes are new does not necessarily mean that they are clean. In fact, manufacturers often add chemicals to clothing that prevent wrinkling and mold growth. Unfortunately, these chemicals can cause your newborn baby’s skin to become red and irritated.
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The cost of personal hygiene products, such as disposable razors, can leave you searching for ways to save money. How much you pay for disposable razors varies depending on the manufacturer and how many blades the razor head contains.
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Although marketers sometimes refer to pork as white meat, it is actually red. A truly versatile animal, almost every part of the pig is a delicacy, including the rib section of the loin -- the pork chop cut. Pork chops cook up juicy in the oven and become even tastier when you wrap them with bacon.
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While making meatballs with lean ground beef is one way to cut fat and calories, substituting ground chicken for beef is another option. In fact, if you are looking to cut red meat from your diet, ground chicken breast or low-fat ground chicken is a healthy alternative.
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Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, especially when eaten immediately after harvest. The longer vegetables sit on store shelves or in your refrigerator, the more vitamins and minerals they lose.
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