Peeling skin is a sign of damage typically caused by excessive exposure to the sun’s ultra-violet rays or drying facial products. The upper layer of skin actually dies due to the damage and detaches as a new healthy layer of skin develops under it.
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Aromatherapy is an alternative healing technique that promotes the healing power of essentials oils that are extracted from plants. The application methods vary, with some practitioners heating the oil to inhale it, while others massage it into the skin.
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After an intense workout at the gym, curling up in bed with a hot compress may be just what the doctor ordered. Inflammation, muscle tightness and stiffness will dissolve away from the blissful warmth. If your home medicine cabinet is fresh out of hot water bottles, don't bother going to the store.
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Many people who suffer from varicose veins cover them up by making pants and long skirts permanent fixtures in their wardrobes. While there’s no arguing that ropey, blue leg veins are no fun to deal with, there are other ways to cover them up without wearing head-to-toe clothing.
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If you notice more than snowflakes on your shoulders this winter, you may be suffering from dandruff. Although dandruff can worsen in winter, those frustrating flakes are not actually caused by cold, dry air. The primary culprit is an overabundance of malassezia fungus.
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Large facial pores can really pull the spotlight away from your natural beauty. Compounding the problem, these pores are often located right in the middle of the face around the nose, cheeks and chin areas.
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Many women start paying attention to their pregnancy symptoms as soon as the pregnancy test is positive. Yet, one pregnancy ailment that catches many by surprise is chapped lips. In early pregnancy, chapped lips can indicate that you are not consuming enough fluids.
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Red, puffy eyes are uncomfortable to have and painful to look at. Sometimes the condition is accompanied by mild irritation, while other times your eyes may swell up to the size of lemons.
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Dry, cracked feet are not only hard to look at, they can cause health problems, too. Dry skin is painful and itchy, and it can allow diseases to enter the body through tiny cracks. You may see thick areas of skin on your feet, called calluses, if you wear shoes without socks or go barefoot often.
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Years of sun worship gave you a deep-golden tan that was the envy of island vacationers. The downside is that it also left you with spots, freckles and a crepey skin texture. This sun damage is often most noticeable on the chest and can really show your age.
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Although itchy skin is typically not a life-threatening condition, it can drive you a bit mad depending on the severity. The causes can include insects bites, blisters, a brush with poison ivy, or more persistent skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
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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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While nail biting gets a bad rap as an unhygienic and nervous habit, biting the skin around your nails is just as bad. Chewing at hang nails and cuticles not only leaves them ragged and bleeding, it can allow infection to set in.
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Whether you are bald by choice or experiencing premature hair loss, shiny scalp skin that reflects light like a mirror is frustrating. The shiny appearance occurs on top of the head because gravity pulls it down tight against the underlying skull.
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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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The pursuit of smooth, well-groomed nails is a never-ending goal for many. Unfortunately, manicures are only as good as the nails underneath them; ridges in nails look even more pronounced if any polish is applied.
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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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