Skincare and Beauty

Overview If you have severe acne, standard topical and oral medications might not be enough to eradicate all the lesions. Deep-seated cystic eruptions are particularly likely to be resistant to treatment. Minor surgery, performed in a physician’s office, is one…
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Overview When you discover you are expecting, it’s natural to want to take every step possible to ensure your child’s healthy development. Because your health is linked with that of your unborn child, you may wonder if the risks of…
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Water retention is also known as edema, and is created when excess water accumulates in your body tissues. This creates a swollen, puffy appearance, and is most common in the extremities such as ankles, feet and hands. Edema is not…
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Nail fungus is a common and unsightly issue, which can create considerable embarrassment and discomfort for anyone who suffers from it. Treatment for toenail fungus often includes prescription topical treatments and oral medication–the latter of which is quite toxic to…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, there are three main causes of pimples and acne: excess body oil, irritated hair follicles from irregular shedding of dead skin and bacteria buildup. It’s important to know that no treatment will provide instant results,…
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Overview Across cultures, a head full of white hair commands respect, signifying both experience and wisdom. As we age, a decline in pigment cells or melanocytes occur, reducing melanin in the hair strand. This process transforms the hair from its…
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Blackheads are a type of acne called open comedones. The Mayo Clinic states that they develop when pores become clogged with dirt, oil and bacteria. When the pores are open and exposed to air, they are oxidized and turn dark….
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Overview Chemically relaxed hair may look silky, smooth and healthy, but the process actually breaks down the structural integrity of your hair, weakening it and making it prone to break. Developing a routine of proper relaxed hair care is important…
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Dark spots can occur on skin for a number of reasons. The Mayo Clinic states that they are common in people over age 40 and are often a result of years of sun exposure. Ultraviolet rays accelerate the production of…
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Allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that occurs when a person’s immune system reacts harshly to inhaled substances such as dust mites, pollen, pet dander and mold. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), allergic rhinitis affects approximately…
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Overview The herb neem is widely used by Ayurvedic practitioners and folk herbalists as a “cure all” for many types of diseases. However, since neem’s effectiveness is mainly anecdotal, based on the personal experiences of others, and has not been…
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Overview Just because a woman is pregnant does not mean you have to stop caring for your appearance. If you are accustomed to undergoing dermatological treatments, such as chemical peels, and become pregnant, you may wonder if you can continue…
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Graying of the hair is natural as you get older. What’s considered premature graying is often nothing out of the ordinary, with natural graying often beginning in the early 30s, according to the National Institutes of Health. If your hair…
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Research done by Proctor & Gamble, Olay’s parent company, shows that women have seven primary concerns about their skin as they age, which the company refers to as the “seven signs.” Skin aging is caused by both intrinsic and extrinsic…
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Sauna bathing has been used by most cultures around the world for thousands of years. The sauna is a traditional heat therapy that has been used by the Finnish people for over 2,000 years. While saunas have many benefits, they…
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Overview Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common but non-contagious type of skin irritation. It’s characterized by dry, very itchy patches of skin and may include blisters that ooze and crust over. The U.S. Library of Medicine says children usually…
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Overview Calluses typically develop as a result of excessive pressure or friction and are the body’s way of protecting itself from the constant rubbing of a foreign object. Using a home remedy to soften up these thickened areas of skin…
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Conventional saunas, which are available in many gyms, spas and hotels, are small rooms that produce warm air through electric, wood or gas fire. According to the Harvard Medical School website, sauna temperatures can reach as high as 185 degrees…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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A buildup of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury leads to keloids. Keloids appear like a lump on the ear and commonly occur after ear piercing. They also occur from ear infection or trauma or spontaneously…
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Overview If you suffer from blackheads and other types of skin blemishes, a good skincare routine can prevent future outbreaks. Blackheads are a type of acne that occurs when the pores become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. When…
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1. What is a Sunburn A sunburn is an actual radiation burn of your skin. The ultraviolet light from the sun damages the DNA of your skin cells, triggering those cells to die (which is a good thing since you…
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Overview Dark spots, or age spots, on the skin are caused by sun exposure for long periods of time. These spots can happen to anyone at any age, but they usually form in men and women over the age of…
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Overview Age spots—sometimes called liver spots or sun spots—are flat, discolored areas of the skin. Normally brown or yellow, these spots are more common in people over 40, and usually appear in areas of past sun exposure, such as the…
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Skin conditions are typically harmless other than the itchiness and temporary discomfort they cause. However, when these conditions appear on the scalp they can be an even greater inconvenience. Often the medications used to treat scalp conditions cause the hair…
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Odds are you pop into the sauna at your gym after a hard workout to loosen up your muscles. Maybe you use it more often when you’re sick or congested or because you heard it can break up congestion. Saunas…
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Fungi are microscopic organisms that, unlike green plants that produce chlorophyll, do not need light to live. Rather, they live off other living or dead organisms. Many fungi are so tiny that, like pollen, their spores can spread on the…
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Exercising your face is just as important as exercising other body parts, but many people forget about the facial muscles until they notice the first signs of wrinkles or sagging skin—or even more disturbing, the formation of jowls. Facial exercise…
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So you forgot to put on sunscreen, you left your hat and glasses at home and now you’re suffering from sunburn pain. It may take several days for your skin to heal, but you can help relieve the burn during…
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Tattoos as a form of body art have existed for centuries. As consumers demand new and innovative tattoos, the industry responds with new and different inks, including ink that is only visible under ultraviolet (UV) light. Some potential dangers are…
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