The sooner you realize that shower gels are better than regular soap, the better for your skin. Why so? Because shower gels usually contain additives that are good for the skin. Vitamin E, Aloe Vera and oatmeal are just a few examples. There are also products that keep moisture longer on the skin resulting in [...]

Brighten your complexion by using products that have no adverse effect on your skin’s health. Natural skincare products can help treat skin problems like pimples, acne, dryness, oily skin, blackheads, etc. without leaving any harmful residues. Stop using artificial and synthetic based creams, soaps, and lotions.
You can buy natural skincare products made by popular [...]

In 1941, the founder of Aveda Corporation which manufactures hair care, skin care, makeup, Purefume, and lifestyle products was born. Named Horst M. Rechelbacher, he was born in Klagenfurt, Austria, to a herbalist and shoe maker/designer, the youngest of three brothers. At age fourteen, he took on a three-year apprenticeship in the beauty and [...]

My older sister is very conscious of her skin. She has a variety of lotions, creams and soaps that is supposed to help. She is most conscious of her face. She uses sunscreen, specially formulated soaps, facial scrub, and goes for a facial spa regularly.
I always laughed at her. It takes her almost an hour [...]

Most of the products in the market are using chemicals that may cause long-term damage to the skin. Some are activated by frequent exposure to the sun. Others are simply not skin-friendly even if mixed with other chemicals. The use of pretty models and nice product packaging can fool even the most clever customer. What [...]

The most obvious give-away of aging is in the skin. This is manifested in wrinkling and discoloration. Aging of the skin comes naturally; but there are factors that will hasten its onset. Excessive exposure to sunlight is one. Smoking is another. Long term smokers have more facial lines than non-smokers of the same age, and [...]

Skin cancer is a big problem for Americans. It is the most prevalent form of cancer in our country. There are more cases of skin cancer than lung, colon, breast and prostate combined. What most people don’t know, skin cancer can enter your home via UV rays through windows. Even in your home you have [...]

Skincare is in the minds of women starting when they are teenagers. Young girls’ angst about the presence of pimples on their faces is a common situation. This is probably the start of an all consuming desire to find the magic potion that will keep skin young and supple. With loads of anti aging treatments [...]

At what age do girls start to wear make up? The answer would be either junior high or high school. This is the age when girls start to experiment with make up. Unfortunately some of them develop bad make up habits. They try to copy what they see on TV or on magazines. These girls [...]

My kids love playing in the garden. Unfortunately, they would sometimes come inside the house dotted with red bites from mosquitoes and other insects. To ensure that this doesn’t happen as much as possible, I make sure to apply insect repellent on exposed parts of their bodies before they go out to play.
A mosquito bite [...]