Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
The size of your pores typically depends on genetics. However, clogged pores tend to look bigger than clean ones, so good skincare habits can help reduce their appearance. In some cases, it's best to visit an aesthetician or dermatologist for stronger treatment.
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If you shave your underarms, you've probably noticed a dark shadow on your skin even after the hair is long gone. Often, your armpits will look dark because of the buildup of dead skin cells and other debris. If you're in the mood to go sleeveless, get rid of the discoloration by exfoliating your underarm skin.
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Cocoa butter, the sweet-smelling fat that comes from cocoa beans, is a treat for dry facial skin. Cocoa butter is an occlusive emollient, which means it acts as a barrier to keep skin soft and prevent moisture loss.
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Dark, patchy spots on your upper lip can resemble a faint mustache. This is embarrassing for many women, but the discoloration isn't necessarily permanent. Commonly, dark spots develop due to a hormonal condition called melasma.
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Essential oils add fragrance to homemade body creams, soaps, massage lotions and other cosmetics. Most essential oils are too strong to apply directly to your skin. To avoid irritation, you'll need to dilute them with a carrier oil.
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Sunscreen shields your body from cancer-causing UV rays, so it's important to slather it on whenever you go outside. That's especially true at the beach and pool -- water and sand reflect sunlight, so you're more likely to get burned without protection.
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As your body gets older, your skin starts to reveal visible signs of aging. Eye skin is very thin, so wrinkles, fine lines and crepiness are most noticeable there. When skin turns crepey, eyelids look loose and saggy -- but you don't need to sit back and let change just roll over you.
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Armpits don't get much love -- but like the rest of your skin, they also have pores. When they're clogged, you might get ingrown hairs or even a few pimples. Blocked underarm pores are stuffed with bacteria, and that can make body odor smell worse.
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Your skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. When your body produces too much melanin, dark spots or uneven patches of discoloration can develop. Dermatologists offer treatments to fix the discoloration, but you can get similar results at home with a few pieces of fruit.
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Retin-A is a brand name for tretinoin, a prescription-strength retinoid. Many over-the-counter drugstore products contain retinol, but retinoids such as Retin-A are more powerful than these. The medication wards off acne by speeding up cell turnover and unclogging your skin's pores.
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Brown, patchy spots on your face may look alarming, but they're often caused by a harmless skin condition called melasma. Melasma usually has hormonal causes, such as pregnancy or the use of birth-control pills.
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It's relaxing to treat yourself to a long soak in the hot tub, but that soothing water might not be as beneficial as you think. Hot water dries out skin, making it feel itchy and irritated -- and the dryness gets worse if you have a skin condition, such as psoriasis or eczema.
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It's little wonder that your feet begin to sweat and smell when they spend all day constricted by tight shoes. Feet crave fresh air and most shoes don't give them that luxury. You can't always walk around barefoot to ward off sweat, but you can treat your feet right whether they're in or out of shoes.
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When warts pop up, doctors treat them with chemical peels, painful shots, burning, or freezing. If all of these procedures sound a bit like torture, you'd probably rather live with a wart than see a doctor. Many natural remedies, however, are just as effective as a chemical or surgical treatment.
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If you have greasy or acne-prone skin, slathering on more oil may not seem like a smart plan. Contrary to conventional wisdom, many essential oils actually control excess facial oil and help treat pimples. Some of them work by balancing your skin's oil production, while others tone, soothe and tighten skin.
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Ordinary store-bought soaps can be too harsh or drying for your skin. African black soap is a gentle, all-natural alternative cleanser made only from plant materials. Proponents of African black soap say it does more than just keep you clean -- the suds are packed with skin-loving benefits, too.
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Cracks in the corners of your mouth can turn eating, drinking or smiling into a painful chore. This inflammatory condition, called angular chelitis, doesn't have one single cause. The cracks typically go away on their own, but you can help them heal faster by treating your lips with a home remedy.
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Getting a facial is a real treat, but you don't need to shell out cash at a salon when you're in the mood for pampering. With just a few common kitchen items, you can make a luxurious face cream that costs a fraction of an expensive spa treatment.
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Day after day, your face gets exposed to sunlight and a slew of skin-damaging pollutants. It's no surprise that your facial skin often shows the first signs of skin problems. Dark spots, usually black or brown in color, can pop up on people of any skin type or complexion.
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Unlike steam rooms, which warm you with moist air, saunas use dry heat to make you work up a sweat. A sauna helps soothe aching muscles, but that may not be its only benefit. Some experts think that a few minutes in a sauna are helpful for acne-prone skin. Others, however, believe it might make acne worse.
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