Swimsuit season is around the corner. While it can be tempting to take advantage of the summer sun to transform your skin from its pale winter complexion to a golden tan, don’t grab the tanning oil just yet. Tanning Dangers It doesn’t matter if you visit the tanning salon or you prefer soaking up the […]
Itchy skin is one of the less comfortable effects of the allergic response. While you might have allergies without suffering itchy skin, it’s surprisingly common for people with sensitivities to break out in itchy and painful rashes, or at least to experience itching whether or not a visible rash appears. Allergic pathways are complex, and […]
Basil essential oil is a common and popular essential oil, long used in applications ranging from aromatherapy to natural and complementary medicine. Basil leaves are easy to find at the grocery store or to grow at home. Dried, sweet basil leaves can add a warm, aromatic, and fragrant scent and flavor to all manner of […]
One of the best ways to treat dry skin – particularly when it’s the result of cold, dry air in the wintertime – is to exfoliate and moisturize. If you’re unfamiliar, exfoliation refers to the intentional removal of skin cells. Our bodies shed around 40,000 skin cells a day in normal circumstances, but skin can […]
Dry and cracked skin can happen at any time and to any person, but it’s definitely most common during the cold months of the year. Winter weather saps the air of moisture, as colder air holds less humidity. Still, it’s easy for the skin to dry out even when indoors. But when you add the […]
You may know that humidifiers have a number of potential benefits when used in the home, particularly during the winter months. You also may have heard that essential oils have a number of potential health benefits. But did you know that these days, there are many humidifier options available that let you access the benefits […]
While acne is often associated with teenagers and puberty, it’s a skin condition that affects people of all ages. But whether you’re a teenager or an adult, dealing with acne can be difficult and stressful, and you’ve likely found yourself looking for treatments or cures. What is Acne? According to the Mayo Clinic, “Acne is […]
When you were a teen, you dealt with acne, but in your 20s, you were just trying to cover the bags under your eyes, and now you’re wondering how much is too much to pay for a good wrinkle cream. When it comes to quality skin care for your face and body, no two people […]
Studies show that beeswax contains long-chain fatty alcohols. This is important because these “long chains” are used to bind molecules together. The alcohol, combined with the long chains of beeswax, may be used by the body to eliminate cholesterol from blood plasma. High plasma cholesterol and coronary heart disease appear to be linked, and therefore […]
If you deal with dandruff, or a scalp that’s prone to flaking, you may have found yourself wondering what essential oils will help to prevent flaking, itchiness, and other similar pesky dry scalp problems. Thankfully, when it comes to essential oils for dandruff, there are a lot of great-smelling options to try. Remember, essential […]
