Skin and Body

If you want your skin to look young and healthy for as long as possible, you will have to take care of it. Taking care of your skin is not as hard as many think. A few basic tips will…
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Anything that benefits your overall health benefits your skin. This includes a healthy diet, exercise, stress management, and those eight glasses of water you have always been told to drink daily. That healthy diet, of course, should be the main…
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Homemade Facial Night Cream RecipeHomemade recipe for a night cream that leaves your face soft and nourished.3 tablespoons lanolin1 tablespoon sunflower oil1 tablespoon almond oil1 teaspoon oil of lavenderMelt the lanolin in a double boiler, or in a bowl over…
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Most companies skin care and make up products actually have damaging chemicals in them, used as fillers, such as these common ones: – artificial colors & fragrances (cheaper than real plant-derived oils and dyes, linked to many health disorders, labeled…
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Tinea infections, though they have been given wonderfully creepy names, are nothing more than a fungal infection of the skin and/or underlying tissue. They are easily treated with over-the-counter medications in most cases. The term “ringworm” is extremely misleading –…
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If you suffer from peeling skin on your forehead, it is rather important to determine why the skin is peeling.  Do you simply have dry skin or is it possible that you have a medical condition that causes the skin…
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Your wallet literally sounds like it’s groaning as you plop your money on the counter to pay for your facial. Yep, that sounds like a case of expensive-facials-itis. Never fear, the doctor’s here with a prescription! Here are some fun…
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Dark circles under eyes affect men and women, and although it usually appears in adulthood, there are children who can have them too. Dark circles can be frustrating and annoying, making you appear older, tired and worn out. Before deciding…
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The sebaceous glands in your skin constantly produce oil and when that oil combines with dead skin cells pores can become clogged.  Clogged pores are the leading cause of blemishes and acne and even though blemishes most commonly occur on…
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People with sensitive skin require gentle yet effective products that don’t irritate or dry out the skin, and selecting the right cleanser from among the huge range readily available on the market can appear to be confusing at times, so…
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There are so many foods right in your own kitchen that can be used for a homemade facial mask. Why pay high-end prices for those masks? Take the time to learn some easy recipes and make your facial masks yourself….
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Healthy skin could be a result of a combination of exercise, diet, how much water you drink, what you use on your skin, etc. But did you know that if you use products on your skin, the way you use…
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Nothing can betray the smile on your face like puffy, red eyes. Everyone has an emotional moment from time to time but that doesn’t mean we want the whole world to know about it. Luckily, there are a few simple…
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When you are pregnant, you are prohibited for so many things – from food that you eat to the things that you can wear. Heck, it’s always every pregnant woman’s dilemma on how to maintain our skin because our hormones…
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People admire beautiful skin in others as it is, more often than not, a good indicator that they lead a healthy lifestyle and take care of themselves. Having healthy skin puts you ahead of the tired and stressed looking faces…
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People cry for lots of reasons. One important role of tears is to relieve tension by balancing the body’s stress levels and eliminating buildup of certain chemicals, which can make the crier feel better. But a good cry often brings…
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A healthy skin looks and feels beautiful- – -inside out! Essential fatty acids can help your skin stay youthful – – -at any age. Armed with knowledge and determination, you can make this happen. Focusing on the foods you put…
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When in doubt about tipping at the spa, the best policy is to ask. You will find that the receptionist in most spas is the most reliable source for helping you follow current trends and policies. Be aware that spas…
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The Spa experience is one that is based upon relaxation, a soothing of the senses…and nudity?! Yes, for most spa treatments, especially massage, you will be asked to take off your clothes, though you will be provided with a robe…
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When it comes to skin care, there is nothing more frustrating than dry, flaky skin. Not only is dry skin unsightly, it also feels tight and uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are ways t o treat and prevent dry skin. In the…
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Dry skin can be irritatingly itchy and rough with redness. One of the best ways to help soften up the skin naturally is with a homemade natural milk and honey bath soak. It helps nourish and moisturize the skin naturally…
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Lets face it we all want beautiful skin. Unfortunately, many of us battle problem skin. Weather your problem skin is dry, oily, blemished or wrinkling chances are you have turned to countless products attempting to solve your skin care issues….
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Skin care has certainly come a long way since our grandmothers’ time. Indeed, modern skin care consists of much more than scrubbing with bar soap and slathering on cold cream. Since we understand more about skin now, it is time…
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In early times, skin care  consisted of rubbing animal fat on chapped or frostbitten skin and applying the sap from the aloe plant to burns. Somehow, through the ages, skin care and skin care products have become major concerns and…
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A facial scrub is great for exfoliating your skin, clearing excess oiliness, refining your pores and improving your skin’s circulation. Making your own homemade facial scrub is a great way to obtain healthy, vibrant looking skin. Many people choose to…
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Each individual’s skin type is as unique as a human fingerprint. Additionally, each skin-type requires a unique skin care regimen. The three most major skin types are as follows; oily, dry and combination. Following is a detailed description of each…
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With free radicals being not only harmful to the overall health, but also to the skin, vitamins and nutrients are essential in order to maintain skin’s elasticity and to prevent it from going dry, losing its collagen and showing premature…
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Essential fatty acids are considered to be some of the “good fats” that your body needs for a number of things, including healthy skin. “Essential” refers to fatty acids that are not produced by the human body. Thus, your body…
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Are Your Skin Care Products Effective? We have been trying to educate people on using the right kind of skin care products. The questions that mostly everyone asks most dermatologists are “Which products work?” and “What should I be using?”…
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Jock Itch, Ringworm, Athlete’s Foot no I’m not writing about previous winners of the Derby! What the three have in common is that they are “tinea infections”. Still no clearer? A tinea infection is caused by a fungus; they can…
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