Have you ever been with a friend at a party, or a dinner, and thought to yourself, “Man! I wish I had her metabolism!” You love your friend, and you don’t begrudge her good luck, but you can’t help being jealous that she can munch away on her pizza, or burger, or ice cream and […]
It’s that time of year again when the sun is out and so are you. Sunscreen is a must when the heat is on and should be applied often throughout the day. However, with all of the options at the drugstore for sunscreens, you may be wondering which is really the best one? The one […]
At-home face masks are some of the best beauty tricks in the book. However, not all masks are created equally. Some target dryness, others clear up your skin, and there are some that provide massive moisture. For a mask that will give you glowing, supple, dewy skin, try using turmeric the next time you want […]
There is one beauty staple that survives through time, and that’s coconut oil. Some people swear by using mayonnaise for hair conditioner while others use cucumbers to reduce the puffiness around their eyes, but beauty trends come and go and change over time. The health benefits and general uses for coconut oil are plenty. Here […]
Oops, you told your hair stylist to trim it an inch and she lobbed off three inches (or four). Your hair grows at the pace of a three-toed sloth in molasses. Or, you notice that every day there’s a little bit more hair in the shower drain. Short from eating a healthy diet, there doesn’t […]
Although many turn up their noses at the humble onion, if you’re suffering from hair loss, you may want to give this root vegetable another look. It may not sound appealing, but onion juice has been used for hundreds of years as a natural way to remedy hair loss and hair thinning. Science backed up […]
Most of us have experienced an acne outbreak at least once in our life. Some are fortunate enough to have occasional blemishes while others deal with ongoing breakouts. It is distressing to have zits on the skin, especially on the face. And what is more disturbing is not getting flawless skin despite all the over-the-counter […]
Most of us love our beauty supplies and use them regularly. Everything from shampoo to nail polish and your daily moisturizer, there are things we would find hard to live without. It is becoming evidently clear, however, that many of our daily beauty supplies are laced with toxic ingredients. Check out the list below to […]
Dry skin is one of the leading skin issues that we deal with regularly. The colder months of the year makes the issue even worse, as the cold air saps all of the moisture from our skin, leaving it feeling parched and raw. Home Remedies for Dry Skin Here we’ve compiled a list of the […]
Essential oils have been in use for centuries for a number of reasons, including their health purposes, medicinal properties and often delightful scents. They can be used to aid in housework, provide aromatherapy, protect your immune system and care for your body. The oils are made using every part of the plants, from the flowers […]
Suffering from dry, chapped lips seems to be a constant complaint, regardless if you live in a cold, snowy climate or hot, dry area. You slather your chapstick or lip balm on numerous times throughout the day, but it seems that the dry lips keep coming back. Unfortunately, applying store-bought lip balm to your lips […]
Having naturally rosy lips is the dream of many women and even men. Many people with dark lips want to lighten them and get pink lips in a natural way. Dark lips occur as a result of excessive exposure to sunlight, overuse of low-quality cosmetics, allergic reactions, chewing tobacco, high caffeine consumption, excessive smoking, and […]
When we age, the collagen and elastin structure of the skin loses its elasticity, and the skin then loses some of its self-moisturizing components which makes it appear saggy and loose. Age also makes the muscles in the face weak, also contributing to sagging skin. Excessive exposure to the sun’s harmful rays, smoking, alcoholic beverages, […]
By Vanessa Tan Skin moles are medically known as melanocytic nevi. Moles are brown, black, or flesh-colored patches or spots on the skin that form because of melanocytes. Some factors including hormonal fluctuations, genetics, and sun exposure might impact the quantity and appearance of skin moles. Most moles are harmless, but in few rare cases […]
Skin rash is a term describing an outbreak of red bumps on the body that changes the skin’s texture. The most common skin rashes are referred to as dermatitis or skin lesions. These outbreaks are caused by a variety of factors, including bacterial infections, diapers, viral infections, insect bites, allergies, or certain medications. The most […]
If you’re dealing with hair loss or dry, brittle hair, it can be extremely frustrating. Before you let yourself despair, however, try some of these natural home remedies to improve both the health and amount of your hair. Home Remedies for Hair Growth 1. Castor Oil Castor oil is rich in a variety of vitamins […]