Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Rosewater is created by distilling rose petals, which results in an aromatic liquid infused with the oils and essence of the petals. While rosewater makes a subtle and feminine perfume, it has several other beauty uses that benefit the skin.
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All of us get a little red-faced at times, whether from exercise, winter wind blasts or even bashful blushing. When that rosiness sticks around for more than a few minutes, though, it’s time to figure out a way to tone it down.
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If deep cracks and painful, dry skin around your nails are starting to resemble a desert landscape, take quick action to restore the skin to silky smooth softness. Before you spend money on store-bought products, grab some natural ingredients from the pantry to create a soothing homemade treatment.
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Flaky, peeling skin usually results due to causes including dry winter air, excessive sun exposure and overuse of harsh skin products. Although the peeling eventually stops, the appearance of the skin is unsightly and often embarrassing until it does.
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Apple cider vinegar may contribute to a mean salad dressing, but you can also work it into your beauty routine as well. Adding 1 to 2 cups of the vinegar to your bath water creates a rejuvenating experience that also provides health benefits.
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Oily skin plagues many people from adolescence on, and the fight doesn’t necessary get easier as you age. That freshly washed face can quickly turn into an oil slick in a matter of hours, giving you a greasy, unkempt feeling. While caring for oily skin is a battle, it's certainly one you can win.
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Your eyes are the windows to your soul, so don't let dry under-eye skin pull focus away from them. Dry skin that occurs under the eyes occurs frequently because the area of skin is naturally thinner and contains no oil glands.
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If your swollen, puffy eyes are the first thing people notice, it’s time to deflate them back to normal size as quickly as possible. Puffiness is caused by excess fluid, so diffusing it allows the skin to return to looking rested and refreshed.
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If decades pass as you struggle with an oil-slick complexion, it’s time to admit it may be a lifelong battle. Although hormones and heredity control how long your face stays oily, you can successfully stop the shine.
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Eating fruits and veggies is the best way to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to function properly. Yet, topical applications of some nutrients, such as vitamin E, also have health benefits, especially for the skin.
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Almonds are a healthful part of a balanced diet because they contain the beneficial fatty acid omega-3, which improves brain function and circulation. The benefits of the all-mighty almond don’t stop at being a nutritious snack. A topical application of the oil from this wonder nut benefits the face in several ways.
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As if acne breakouts on your face weren’t bad enough, now you notice the red, inflamed pustules showing up on your arms too. Acne breakouts on your body are caused by many of the same reasons as facial acne. Toss in the extra sweat, body lotion or daily sunscreen, and it’s a wonder the arm acne didn’t appear sooner.
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Sesame oil offers many health benefits due to its high levels of good mono- and polyunsaturated fats. The oil also has many skin benefits when applied topically as well.
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If that pimple on your chin just won’t go away, it may be due to tweezing and plucking out stray hairs. Even if you gently pull out facial hair, it can still damage the hair follicle, which increases the chances of improper hair growth.
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