Skincare and Beauty

Brown spots on the skin can be caused by excess sweat, oil, or too much time exposed to the sun. If your skin is in the sun for too long, UV rays damage the collagen and elastin inside your skin….
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As you age, your body performs cell production and cell processes at a slower rate than usual. Hair that falls out takes longer to return. Skin that once lasted hours in the sun now burns easily. Similarly, the melanocytes, or…
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Acne can be more than an occasional embarrassment. For many people, it’s a fact of daily life. Chronic acne often reduces sufferers to taxing daily regimens of pimple popping, camouflaging and ointment dabbing—all done in the quest for clearer skin….
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Ingrown hairs in the underarm may cause areas of irritation, pain and itching. After you shave or remove hair, there is a chance that the hair will curve as it grows. If the hair curves enough to grow back into…
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Overview Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Out of the 17 million adults who suffer from acne, 25 percent are men. Although many acne treatments benefit men and…
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Overview Zits, or pimples, and blackheads are common symptoms of acne, an inflammation of the sebaceous follicles. Hair follicles cover most of the skin’s surface and, in addition to a hair bulb, they contain the glands that produce the waxy…
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Overview Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that ranges from mild, with a few blackheads, whiteheads or pimples, to the severe, which can include deep cysts and nodules. The condition often appears on the face and affects people of most…
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People often associate dry hair with dandruff, but the two are only sometimes related, according to the Mayo Clinic. When dry skin on your scalp causes dandruff, the dandruff is usually smaller and not as oily as more common forms…
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Overview Although they may be a nuisance, dark circles under the eyes are usually not cause for concern, says ophthalmologist Dr. Merrill M. Knopf, of Long Beach, Calif. And more often than not, as the Mayo Clinic points out, they…
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The ways in which you can permanently remove body hair are rather limited. Shaving, tweezing, waxing and using depilatories only provide temporary results. For permanent hair removal, you often need to look into electrolysis or laser hair removal. Electrolysis Electrolysis…
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Overview Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, generally begins as a yellow or white spot beneath the top of the nail. As the infection spreads, the nail becomes discolored, thick, dull, and may crumble. Severe infections may cause considerable pain. Fungal nail…
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Overview Pumice stones are composed of igneous rock formed from molten lava. They are lightweight, porous and rough, and their texture is similar to sandpaper. This makes pumice stones ideal for wearing away calluses, particularly on your feet. The rough…
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Listening skills are crucial for helping you to sustain positive relationships with other people. They are necessary in home, business, workplace and classroom settings, as well as in public and social situations, like dining in restaurants and shopping. Many people…
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Prolonged exposure to the sun often results in sunburn to the skin, characterized by redness, pain and even swelling. There is no fast cure for sunburn–it may take up to a day to determine the severity of the sunburn, and…
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Overview If the skin on your bikini line is riddled with bumps, you may be experiencing ingrown hairs. Because hair in the bikini area is so coarse, hair that has been recently shaved or waxed can curl underneath the skin…
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Overview Milia are small white bumps that appear around the eyes and bridge of the nose. This condition is common in newborns and is referred to as baby acne. Milia is not acne, however. It is small build ups of…
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Every head of hair is unique. Health, genetics, and even race all play a huge factor in a person’s hair type. Different types of hair require different types of care, and African-American hair is no different. Black hair requires a…
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1. Avoid Cutting or Irritating Your Face Pay careful attention when shaving or applying harsh chemicals to your face in order to avoid nicks and cuts. The HPV virus and facial warts easily grow in injured or moist areas. Also,…
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A chemical peel involves the application of a chemical to the skin for various purposes, such as reversing the effects of sun damage or for the appearance of more youthful skin. Chemical peels are used to create controlled burns that…
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Overview Menopause has wide-ranging effects on a woman’s body. With the attendant decrease and fluctuations in female hormones, some amount of hair loss is common and can affect hair not only on the head, but hair all over the body….
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Stretch marks can occur on the stomach, lower back, thighs, upper legs, breasts and upper arms due to fast growth and weight gain during pregnancy. These striped, ridged scars occur when skin is stretched suddenly or excessively, causing collagen fibers…
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Histamine is a naturally occurring substance in the body that gets released during stress and allergy attacks. Certain foods also contain histamine which is broken down by the enzyme diamine oxidase which, according to the British Allergy Foundation, some individuals…
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1. Contact a Dermatologist Skin tags are benign growths of accumulated skin, which usually appear on small stalks. They are often found under the arms, on the neck or face, in the groin area and underneath women’s breasts, though they…
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Overview Allergies are the result of an abnormally sensitive immune system. Patients with allergies have an immune system that develops a strong reaction to normally harmless substances called allergens. One common symptom of an allergic reaction is skin itching. Although…
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Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition in infants and children. Most often it first occurs between 2 and 6 months of age and it diminishes by age 5. It can be manifest as dry skin that is…
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Overview Milia is a type of rash common to newborns. A January 2008 article in the “American Family Physician” states that up to 50 percent of babies have milia bumps, which are caused when keratin gets trapped under the top…
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Bringing baby home can be one of the most exciting–and stressful–times in a mother’s life. Making sure you are prepared and have all of the essential items needed for the proper care of a baby can help ease any potential…
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Depilatory creams contain the active ingredients sodium and calcium thioglycolate. This works to dissolve the protein structure of hair from the surface of skin. The results can last up to two weeks. Depilatory creams are often used on legs, underarms…
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Overview Chemical peels are effective for diminishing fine lines, blemishes or age spots that make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. The cosmetic procedure uses acids to remove the top layer of skin that contains wrinkles or skin imperfections. Peels…
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Overview Acne can leave spots all over your face because of the inflammation the acne caused to your skin. While these spots will fade away in time, you can reduce their appearance and encourage them to fade much more quickly…
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