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Addressing the Causes of Acne
March 1st, 2013Clay has been used by man since the beginning of time. According to Hippocrates, Theophrastus, Dioscorides, and Galen, the Greeks made use of clays extensively. The Romans used clay to clean their togas (detergents weren’t readily available in those times) and, according to Pliny, they used poultices to heal wounds.
How using clay can keep you naturally beautiful
Name That Itch!
March 1st, 2013Winter months can bring on the itch as cold weather and indoor heat dry out the skin. For some people itchy, dry skin is something more: a symptom of atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, or hives. Skin testing by an allergy expert is the best route to long-term skin solutions, but Brian Rotskoff, MD, offers up these general guidelines for understanding your skin condition.
Protect Your Skin!
March 1st, 2013Many people don’t realize they are at risk for skin cancer in the winter, especially if they are around snow or at a higher elevation. Professional skier and three-time Olympic medalist Julia Mancuso is serving as a SPOTlighter with the American Academy of Dermatology’s SPOT Skin Cancer initiative, helping get the word out about skin cancer prevention and detection.
Face Washing Ideas for Healthier-Looking Skin
February 1st, 2013Washing your face is as simple as using soap and water, right? Not quite, say dermatologists. How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance.
Dryness and Dehydration
November 1st, 2012With over half of the nation stuck in severe drought, the US population is literally drying up.
ABCs for Baby Skin
October 26th, 2012Rookie parents, be warned. Your newborn baby’s skin is bound to erupt in some sort of rash during his or her first year—but don’t worry, because most of it is completely benign, says Johns Hopkins Children’s Center dermatologist (and mom) Kate Puttgen, MD.
Learn how to identify and treat your newborn’s skin ailments
Summer Over-Exposure
June 1st, 2012On warm summer days spent outside at the beach, by the pool, on the court, or in the garden, it’s all too easy to forget to reapply (or even apply) sunscreen. While the resulting damage can’t be reversed, it is possible to lessen the aftereffects of too much sun in order to take the ache away.
Heal sunburn and damaged skin the natural way.Shed Some Light: Protect Yourself From Harmful Rays
June 1st, 2012Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It serves to protect your internal organs; houses nerve endings that provide sensation; regulates heat; controls evaporation; stores liquids; and absorbs oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When the sun’s ultraviolet rays shine on this sensitive organ too long, bad things can happen.
Protecting your skin is important for more than one reason. Whether the motive is vanity, health, or a combination of the two, looking after your skin should be a priority as sun damage is a serious risk to the unprotected.Beat the Burn
June 1st, 2012Red, irritated, and burnt skin—once the damage has been done, there’s no turning back. This being said, choosing the right sunscreen for your needs is important. Here are a few quality sunscreens.
Kid/Baby Sunscreen
Never get caught unprepared in the sun again!Soothe Eczema Naturally
April 1st, 2012Eczema is uncomfortable, itchy, and for some people, embarrassing. Dr. Dumont of the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine shares a few tips to improve and soothe your skin the natural way.
