Skin and Body

Sometimes, I suffer from a very dry skin especially in winter or when I do the gardening with my bare hands removing the weeds. In a bid to get rid of this dryness, I try to moisturise my skin as…
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One of my favorite bath salts to make in the winter time and throughout the holiday season is my holiday spice bath salt soak. It helps relieve body aches, tension, stress and stiffness. It even helps detoxify the body and…
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Bar soap vs. body wash Will it float or sink? Bar soap, reputed to last through ages, frequently turns into unrecognizable goop in the soap dish – or it melts in the tub lest you keep your eye on that…
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-Bar soap versus Body wash- When it comes to deciding bar soap or body wash, the first thing I think we have to do is to weigh up the pro’s and cons of each on their own merit. -THE BENEFITS…
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Both natural moisturizers that melt at body temperature, shea butter and cocoa butter are excellent multipurpose treatments for the skin. Shea butter is a nut fat that comes from the karite tree found in the African savannah. The shea nuts…
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Kingsley House Skincare Cocoa Butter Cream is a butter cream designed to thoroughly moisturise and soothe dry skin. Whether it’s cold winters, or simply hard work that’s causing the skin on your hands and body to become dry, Kingsley House…
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People tend to differentiate between using bar soap and body wash while bathing. It is quite clear, merely analyzing the both of them, that there is nothing like just having a good body wash without using the bar soap, and…
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Bar soap vs. body wash can actually be a highly debatable subject. Don’t believe it? Bring it up at work among a group of coworkers. Ask them which they prefer and you might be surprised to learn that there are…
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Acne is a general term used to define eruptive skin blemishes, commonly called pimples. There are several different types of acne but the two basic types are classified in two categories: non-inflammatory acne, which is non inflamed skin blemishes called…
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Life can be full of little rewards for a job well done . What better way to reward yourself after hard work than to run a tub full of water , test it first for the right temperature and then…
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A perfect bath is worth the effort. If you’re going to invest the time to soak in hot water then you may as well make it worth your while. A perfect bath is about more than getting clean. In fact, it…
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Acne problems are bad enough as they are, but one of the side effects that make acne even a more despised enemy is acne scarring. Acne scars often remain, even after the acne problems were treated and healed, and the…
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When my acne was at its worst I pursued a lot of treatments that ended up being bad for the situation.  For example, I thought that if I sat under the sun I would be able to tan my acne…
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Scrub Your Way to Satiny Smooth Skin There are countless benefits of exfoliating the skin on your face and body. Even though the skin naturally sheds its top layer regularly, the buildup that this process leaves behind can remain in…
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A low carb diet like Adkins or The Zone consists of high levels of animal protein such as meat, fish, dairy, and eggs while having a low intake of carbohydrates like fruit, vegetables, and grain products. Think about this for…
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The experts claim that stretch marks are more then likely genetic and if you get them then you get them. But I don’t know if I agree with this. After two pregnancies I have successfully combatted stretch marks and won….
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Blackheads are a direct result of oily skin and clogged pores which allow the pores to build bacteria up in them. There are many factors that can contribute to the making of blackheads. Such factors include stress, lack of sleep,…
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition usually of the scalp. It can also spread to your chest and other body areas. But is mostly found on the scalp. It is commonly referred to in babies as cradle cap. Basically it…
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I have terribly sensitive skin and have never been able to wear traditional makeups well, even high end brands and doctor recommended ones. So I basically stopped wearing makeup at all and had to learn to live with break outs…
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The market is enormous for teen personal products, particularly skin cleansers and lotions.  Looking good is very important to most young people.  Nobody wants to be known for having a pimply complexion and teenagers will do anything to avoid getting…
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” Thou are all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.” Song of Solomon 4:7. The above passage was taken from the old testament in the Bible. Even then, people equated beauty with good clear skin. The unfortunate…
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Rosacea is a skin condition that affects the face. Typical symptoms include redness, inflammation, pimples or pustules, burning or stinging sensations, and in one severe type of rosacea, itchy, bloodshot eyes and a red, lobulated nose. Sometimes it can affect…
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How to prevent and treat acne – with natural essential oils Dirty pores herald the beginning of many a bout of acne. Scouring the face with soap and water rarely does enough to deep-cleanse pre-blackheads out of those often stubborn…
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Do you suffer from inflamed, itchy, burning sores on your scalp? Do you experience scabby, crusty conditions of the scalp?  If so, you may have scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. The first condition is indicated by crusty, red, dry scabs…
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There are a few simple steps you can take to try and improve your acne with out having to go to the extreme of taking prescription drugs and using harsh products. This regime is tried and tested by myself. I…
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When you look in the mirror and the face staring back at you is covered in large pussy bumps, scars or open sores the last thing yo want to hear is “Oh, I read the best tips from this web…
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As someone who has experienced moderate to severe acne from the age of thirteen to eighteen; I can tell anyone out there that is suffering from the same problem that you are NOT alone, even if you think you are….
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ACNE (PIMPLE) Acne or as commonly called as pimple is a disease of sebaceous glands present in the skin. It is characterized by the formation of comedones (Black heads & White heads), erythematous papules and pustules (Boils), less frequently by…
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I love to take a bath. I take one every single night and I have since I can remember. Its the best way for me to relax and have a good nights sleep. I truly don’t think that I could…
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Winter weather conditions can be harsh on your skin, but following a few simple tips to tweak your winter skincare routine can ensure that your skin will look fresh as a budding rose come springtime. Don’t forget the SPF. Although…
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