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Just Put Some Windex On It?
June 1st, 2013Most women remember the scene in My Big Fat Greek Wedding when Tula awakes on her wedding day with a blemish the size of Mount Olympus in the middle of her face. But contrary to her father’s belief, Windex is not the cure for any skin ailment—and it certainly isn’t a natural solution to hormone-related acne.
Clear up now, naturally!
Healthy Hair at Home
May 1st, 2013Aging produces many challenges and maintaining healthy hair is certainly among them. As we age, our scalps produce less sebum, a waxy matter that coats the cuticle and keeps hair shiny. The hair growth cycle also slows, making hair thinner and finer.
Kitchen staples could be the answer to your best hair yet
Beauty Ingredient: Witch Hazel
March 1st, 2013Witch Hazel—a flowering plant, part of the Hamamelidaceae family—contains a chemical called tannin that helps reduce swelling, repair broken skin, and fight bacteria. Witch hazel is used in cosmetics because it contains astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic properties.
Are You Wearing Vitamin E?
March 1st, 2013The question isn’t why cosmetic companies started putting vitamin E in their products—the question is why didn’t they before?
Why cosmetics companies are turning to vitamin E
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
Five Tips to Protect Your Tips from the Cold
February 1st, 20131. Going outside without gloves on really hurts your nails. The quick change in temperature from warm inside to freezing outside causes your nails to become brittle and break, especially if they’re being overexposed to water and detergents. Make sure you always leave with a pair of gloves!
Winter Glow
February 1st, 2013You can feel it coming on: cracking, flaking, blotchiness. Yes, it’s winter, and with all the fun festivities that come with it, ‘tis the season that can wreak the most havoc on your largest organ.
How to keep your skin supple and soft through this blustery season
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.
Eat Your Way to Beautiful Skin!
January 1st, 2013Not only is a skin care regimen important for achieving a healthy complexion, but the foods we eat are also an important factor in creating healthy, glowing skin. There are certain foods that contain nutrients and vitamins to keep skin looking young and blemish-free.
Tips to Keep Your Hands Looking Young
January 1st, 2013Dermatologists caution that moms may be getting unintentional sun exposure that can lead to early signs of aging of the hands, such as dark brown age spots and loss of volume resulting in thin, sunken skin. Here’s how to avoid it:
>>Remember to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher on the hands, and reapply throughout the day.
