Red, cracked lips are not only unsightly -- they can turn eating, drinking or even talking into a real pain. Lips become chapped and sore when they're dried out. Wintry weather is often to blame, but certain products and medical conditions can cause chapping, too.
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Dimpled skin, commonly called cellulite, develops when fat presses against your skin's connective tissues. Cellulite doesn't always indicate a poor diet or unhealthy lifestyle. For some people, the dimples are hereditary. Although cellulite won't hurt you, it can make you feel self-conscious about the way you look.
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Aloe vera, with its spiny, succulent leaves, is much more than just a pretty houseplant. Aloe's leaves are packed with a clear gel that soothes sunburn, bug bites and other skin irritations.
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Often, you'll notice soreness and swelling before a zit actually appears on your face. If left unchecked, it may turn into a big pimple that won't go away for days or weeks. Pimples respond to treatment even before they've surfaced, so by acting fast, you can stop that blemish in its tracks.
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Warm weather calls for smooth skin, but getting rid of hair isn't always as painless as you'd like. Shaving, waxing and hair-removal cream can cause rashes or other irritation. You don't need to suffer until it goes away, though. Instead, speed up healing and ease the pain with items from your medicine cabinet.
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If you've ever dropped your glasses, you probably looked on horrified as they bounced across the floor or pavement. Eyeglass lenses can take plenty of abuse, but even with a scratch-resistant coating, accidents do happen.
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Store-bought soap lathers well and smells nice, but often contains harsh detergents and irritating chemical ingredients. Natural soaps, while gentler, can cost $5 or more per bar. If you'd prefer to save money while treating your skin right, make your own soap.
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You don't need to have a skin condition, such as eczema, to suffer from itching and irritation. Skin can itch for a number of reasons, including a rash, bug bite or brush with poison ivy. Store-bought anti-itch creams may help a little, but they sometimes contain ingredients that make the problem worse.
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Neck skin is thin and delicate, so it's one of the first places wrinkles tend to show up. It's also less oily than the skin on your face, and that dryness may give the skin a crepey, weathered look. Prevention is the best medicine for wrinkles, but it's not too late if you're starting to see fine lines.
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Stretch marks develop because of pregnancy, weight loss or gain, growth spurts or hormones. These red, jagged lines can be alarming when they show up on your skin, but they usually fade to a silvery-white shade. Stretch marks never really go away, although you can cover them up if they bug you.
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Olive oil isn't just for cooking. It also smooths frizzy hair and gives tresses a luxurious, healthy shine. As with many beauty products, a little bit of olive oil goes a long way -- more isn't necessarily better. Too much of any oil makes your hair look greasy and dirty.
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Pants are some of the most expensive garments in your wardrobe, so when your favorite pair rips, you're naturally reluctant to throw it out. If you know how to sew, you don't need to replace your pants or send them away for professional mending.
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Many people hate to sweat, but perspiration has an important job -- it cools your body off and prevents overheating. It may become a nuisance, though, if you sweat at the drop of a hat. Scalp sweat is especially problematic. It can ruin a carefully crafted hairstyle and give your scalp an unwanted shine.
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You carry your nylon purse with you everywhere you go, so you naturally want the bag to look its best. Nylon handbags resist water, wind and other types of damage. However, they attract dirt and stains after a few weeks of heavy use. Nylon bags don't need much special care, but if yours gets dirty, you can clean it up with a bit of soapy water. Take everything out of your handbag.
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Salon and at-home dye treatments lighten your hair in a hurry, but the results may not look as natural as you'd like. Dye also contains harsh chemicals that can damage your hair. If you prefer a more gentle, subtle effect, use lemon juice and the power of the sun to lighten your tresses.
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For many people, antiperspirant alone is enough to keep body odor at bay, but others suffer from excessive sweating and underarm odor that doesn't seem to go away. If you're in the latter camp, you don't need to live with this embarrassing problem. In part, how you smell depends on what you eat, drink and wear.
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When the weather warms, it's time to slip into your bikini and enjoy long days at the pool or beach. Getting ready for bathing-suit season isn't always painless, though. When you shave the sensitive skin around your bikini line, a bumpy rash can develop. To fix it, soothe your skin with products that ease inflammation.
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Puffy eyes make you look like you've pulled an all-nighter even if you managed a full eight hours of sleep. That's the last thing you want before work, a date or any other important event. If you don't want people to think you're always tired, it's time to banish those puffy eyes.
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It's normal to find a few strands of hair in your brush, sink or shower drain. Losing clumps of hair, however, may indicate that something in your body is amiss. Elderly women aren't the only ones who struggle with thinning hair; stress, hormones and even your diet play a part in hair loss.
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In a sauna, an electric or wood stove provides dry heat that can reach up to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. After a tough exercise session or a long day at work, a few moments in the sauna feel like a luxurious indulgence. Saunas aren't just relaxing -- dry heat may have other benefits for your body.
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