Skincare & Beauty

Dry skin on the feet may be uncomfortable and can crack, providing an entry point for infection. According to ePodiatry.com, some individuals are genetically predisposed to dry skin, which can be exacerbated by not taking care of the feet. Using…
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Overview Researchers haven’t pinned down exactly what causes dandruff, but they suspect that it is connected to a common type of fungus called Pityrosporum ovale. Most of the time, Pityrosporum ovale is harmless, but when it starts to multiply, it…
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Acne can affect both teenagers and adults, but teens are particularly susceptible to pimple outbreaks. Puberty means hormonal changes that can lead to excess oil production by the skin. This clogs hair follicles and turns into pimple outbreaks. The American…
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Overview Food-grade oil and similar products, such as petroleum jelly, are alternative treatments for head lice for those who are wary of conventional medical treatment, says the Harvard School of Public Health. The use of oil to treat head lice…
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Unlike the parts of your body covered by clothing, your face has little protection from the elements. The sun, the wind, dust and airborne pollutants can wreak havoc on your tender facial skin, leaving it parched and dry. Numerous over-the-counter…
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Getting rid of cellulite is a problem that many have dealt with for decades. While it is not fun nor easy to eliminate, the solutions are very simple. With a combination of eating well, treating your body right, and getting…
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Ingrown hairs may occur anywhere you shave. Specifically, ingrown hairs may form in areas where hair is particularly coarse or curly, says the Mayo Clinic. An ingrown hair occurs when hair grows back underneath the skin instead of emerging. It…
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An ingrown facial hair is also known as pseudofolliculitis barbae or a razor bump. This condition is caused when hair grows through the hair follicle or into the skin. Once the hair becomes ingrown, the area will become red and…
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Razor burn is a side effect that can occur after shaving the skin. When the skin is shaved, the razor can push hair back into the skin, according to Marie Claire. This results in inflammation and what is known as…
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Overview Blackheads form when sebum becomes trapped within a hair follicle. When this happens, P. acnes, a bacterium that feeds on sebum, can begin to overproduce within the follicle. As the follicle fills with the waxy oil (sebum) and bacteria,…
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Overview If you remember being scolded as a child for not washing your hands, chances are your parents or caretakers had a good reason. Harmful germs lurk everywhere, from doorknobs to your pet’s fur. Hand washing, as one of the…
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Overview There are many effective acne treatments, but if you prevent the pimples from forming in the first place you won’t have to deal with an outbreak and then wait for the medication to work. There is no foolproof way…
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Balding is an inevitable part of aging. Even animals as they grow older will gray and bald as the cells responsible for hair production spend more time in the resting phase, telogen, than they do in the growth phase, anagen….
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Overview Acne is a disorder of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. It occurs when the sebaceous glands produce too much oil which clogs the hair follicles. Acne is especially common during adolescence when the sebaceous glands are at their…
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Overview After a bad haircut, you may be anxious for your hair to grow out as quickly as possible. On average, the hair grows about a 1/2 inch each month. To increase this growth rate, you can start a healthy…
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The skin on your face is more sensitive than on other areas of your body, so treat this delicate spot right. Your face is exposed to the elements on most days. Even indoors, the Skin Cancer Foundation reports, your skin…
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Your fingernails play an important role in the overall integumentary system of your body, which also includes the skin, hair and glands. Your fingernails protect the sensitive nail beds at the ends of your fingers and make daily tasks–peeling fruits,…
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Head lice and nits are very common in children between the ages of 3 and 11, says the National Institutes for Health. These wingless parasites linger close to the scalp, laying tiny eggs (nits) roughly the size of a sesame…
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Lore relates that Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine said, “Give me the power to create a fever, and I shall cure any disease.” Whether he was the first to notice or not, it is now widely accepted that increasing…
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Overview Kids are prone to a variety of minor but annoying injuries. An average active youngster may have skinned knees or elbows or get an occasional bloody nose in the course of daily activities. Some kids are plagued by chapped…
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Overview If you’re planning on wearing a swimsuit soon, you need to get rid of the hair around your bikini area so you’ll look great and avoid embarrassment. Fortunately you have plenty of options to choose from, and it all…
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Short of getting hair extensions, you can’t really speed up your natural hair’s growth rate, as human hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month. However, factors such as certain drugs, excessive stress, illness and genetics will all affect…
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Overview Thinning hair on the scalp can be a distressing and embarrassing problem if you are a woman. Approximately 50 percent of women notice the effects of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) by age 50, while some women develop the…
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Foot odor commonly occurs when sweat and bacteria becomes trapped inside your shoes. The Mayo Clinic says a type of bacteria that produce isovaleric acid is to blame for smelly feet. It’s little wonder your feet are prone to wetness…
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Extremely dry hair is a troublesome condition that can be difficult to remedy. If you’re trying to grow your hair out, dry and brittle hair is frustrating because it may seem like you are continuously dealing with frizzy hair that…
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Overview Hot stone massage is a form of massage therapy that uses specialized stones called basalt stones. These stones hold heat, helping to create a deep tissue massage to work tight, knotted muscles and release tension. Hot stone massage is…
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Massage therapists frequently integrate aromatherapy into each body-work session. During an aromatherapy massage session, the practitioner will rub aromatic plant-based oils into the client’s skin. This practice can enhance the relaxing, healing effects of the massage. While aromatherapy massage is…
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Acne can be frustrating and even embarrassing, but it can be a short-term problem. Rather than reach for a medicinal cure, create healthy habits that support skin health from within. Gentle cleaning, comedogenic products, healthy eating and essential oils can…
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Nearly 20 million people in the United States have acne severe enough to cause scarring, according to the Acne Resource Center Online. Unfortunately, scars can take 12 months to begin to fade on their own. In an attempt to diminish…
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Caring for the skin with special spa treatments helps to hydrate dry, flaky skin, cleanse oily skin and clogged pores, even out skin tone and decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Pampering the skin also decreases stress. Ingredients…
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