Nail Health
Healthy Nails Are Within Your Grasp
September 1st, 2011Old habits die hard. Although my mother tried every trick in the book to defeat my nail-biting habit as a youngster, picking at my fingernails was a stress-relieving pattern, and, like many children, my nails served as ten little targets for my anxiety.
What do your nails say about your health?By Cara LucasGrooming for Guys
June 1st, 2010No matter how rugged your guy, his skin is just as sensitive as yours—perhaps even more delicate. Male hormones, such as androgen, trigger increased production of sebum, the skin’s natural oils, which encourages bacteria and fungus overgrowth. Ironically, these conditions lead to dry, irritated skin, says Cindy Angerhofer, PhD, executive director of botanical research at Aveda.
Help him choose and use safe, natural products.By Joel WarnerWhat Your Nails Know
May 1st, 2010If our eyes are the windows to our souls, our nails are the screen doors to our bodies. More than just cosmetic annoyances, brittle, ridged, or yellow fingernails and toenails can indicate nutrient deficiencies and health problems ranging from anemia to thyroid disease.
Health problems? Look to your fingernails.By Vicky Uhland1st Annual Beauty With a Conscience Awards
October 1st, 2008In our hunt to find the healthiest skincare products available, we slathered on hundreds of serums, scrubs, and shampoos. Here are the ones we can't live without the winners of Natural Solutions' first-ever Beauty With a Conscience Awards.
The Beauty Bar: Biotin for Brittle Nails
September 1st, 2008If you have brittle nails that often split and peel, a daily dose of biotin could help. This little-known B vitamin contributes to the formation of keratin—an extremely strong protein that is a major component of nails.
By Kim EricksonMind Your Manicures
April 1st, 2008Natural nails have never been more in style. Many spas and salons across the country have scratched those artificial acrylic tips from their repertoire, and most dermatologists advise against cutting back cuticles or applying toxic polishes.
Nail down the healthiest choices for your hands.By Lindsey Galloway
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