Skin and Body

Pregnancy and skin problems go hand in hand, whether you like it or not. If you do not want to be caught by surprise by how pregnancy affects the skin, you need to know all about the way pregnancy hormones…
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“You’ve been poked, don’t get screwed.” And the saying you get what you pay for always rings true as well or does it? I’ve been getting tattooed for over 11 years now. I knew nothing about getting tattooed at all….
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Natural Bath Products for Dry Skin (Xerosis) Weather, stress and pollution can damage and dry out the skin, and soap can be harsh. Sensitive skin can erupt in itchy dry patches or flaky blemishes. Here are some soothing natural remedies…
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Urticaria or hives is characterized by raised red itchy welts on the skin and can appear anywhere on the body including face, lips, tongue and throat. CAUSES AND SYMPTOMSUrticaria is caused by the release of histamine into the blood as…
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The curse of dry skin in men can be a major irritation and even more so when the weather turns colder and adds to the problem. When the skin lacks moisture another side effect is that shaving becomes uncomfortable. Relieving…
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Most of the time all you need is a standard manicure to provide yourself with beautiful fingernails. However, there are times when your nails need a little more pampering. This often occurs during the winter since while the cold weather…
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Seaweed wraps are all the rage these days, and not without reason. The many benefits of seaweed can be exploited in an efficient manner by using seaweed wraps. Included are important benefits of a seaweed wrap for the skin. By…
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Before you buy any cosmetics or skin care products, you need to identify your skin type. Beauty product manufacturers now carry different ranges of products tailored to the needs of different skin types, so you need to be aware which…
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The winter season can be very hard on our skin. Cold weather combined with low humidity and dry indoor heat tend to remove the moisture from skin and leave it in a dry flaky condition. As winter gets closer, we…
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Preventing dry skin is easy as the remedy is simple just make some important changes in your daily routine that will really help to make a big difference in the health of your skin. Dry skin can be due to…
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Makers of all natural bath and beauty products use oil for the base of many of their creations. Each oil is good for a different type of product. This article covers five popular oils for use in these all natural…
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Homemade Beauty Oils For Skin With Broken Capillaries There are so many people who have skin problems and they try product after product and spend an unknown amount of money on these products. There are a lot of different products…
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Our skin begins aging in our mid twenty’s although the signs are usually not visible. Genetic factors greatly determine the skin’s quality over time. The skin’s rate of aging is also influenced by genetically predetermined cessation, hormone depletion and immune…
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Homemade lotions are fun and easy to make!  They are a healthy skin care alternative especially for those with sensitive skin. Read any label on generic skin care and you will know how hard it is to find a product…
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Homemade Facial Oils For Beauty Treatments On Dry Skin Facial Oils are great to use on your skin as part of beauty treatments because they will help to even out your skin. They are good for people who have dry…
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Can The Sun Cause Urticaria (Hives)? *Solar urticaria (hives)Yes, solar urticaria is a physical urticaria that is caused by sunlight. Hives may appear within a few minutes after exposure to the sun and fade within a few hours. *What is…
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Women have been plagued by stretch marks for centuries.  These unsightly marks on the skin can be anywhere from a deep red to pink to white in color.  Often they begin darker and lighten with age, although that isn’t always…
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Avocado oil is popular to use and is expensive to purchase. It is cheaper to make yourself than to buy the oil in a store. Avocado oil is oil extracted from the flesh of avocados. Avocado oil has multiple uses…
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Making your own potions and lotions will save you wads of cash and will be good for your skin as they will be free of dyes, chemicals and preservatives that may prove to be detrimental for it. Using natural ingredients…
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Looking for a relaxing and healthy way to end your day and relieve those aching bones and weary muscles? Why not soak in a bathtub tonight the Japanese way? Taking long, hot baths at natural hot springs or spas in…
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Soap and Glory products are only currently sold in Boots stores and they are becoming very popular.  This is why I decided to try their “Scrub of Your Life” body exfoliator. The tube is the familiar pink colour with a…
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 I have been using scrubs and moisturisers and generally going in for a bit of pampering. However I did feel that the skin around me legs and stomach was definately looking a bit sad and could do with some help. With…
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Using a body scrub can help your skin in a variety of different ways, whether made at home or purchased from the store, they both provide the same many benefits for all types of skin. Dry Skin If you have…
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One of my favorite homemade body sugar scrubs to make to help exfoliate my body and provide me with a little happy pick me up is my homemade peppermint body sugar body scrub. It is very easy to make and…
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Underarm odor is caused by sweat produced by sweat glands under the arms. The first thing to find out is the cause of the odor. It can be caused by a diet issue, or it may be due to some…
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Day in and day out, women are pressured to look their best. Pat this on, blend that in, smudge here, and blot there. At the end of the day, wipe it all off and criticize the imperfections that magically appear…
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Taking a hot bath is one thing, but taking a hot bath at night is another reason. Taking one nightly can really boost up your morale and create a relaxing environment for you. There is nothing better than to feel…
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In these difficult times, it’s very easy to fall into a pattern of self destruction by becoming so busy with our lives that we neglect the one person that really should be taken care of the most; ourselves. Let’s face…
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Bio-Oil *WHAT IT DOES* Bio-oil is a skincare product which will help the appearance and reduce scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone and will help ageing or dehydrated skin. Not only will it reduce these symptoms but it can also…
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The scars that come after acne are probably worse than the actual blemishes themselves.  Not only do you have to live with the ugly marks, but there’s the stress of knowing that they might lurk on your face forever.  So…
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