Whip up a soothing, effective and very cheap homemade facial! These facials can help exfoliate dry and dull skin, and reveal your natural glow. Best of all, these contain no harsh chemicals and preservatives. They are completely natural, at a quarter of the price of the organic products. Try one of our homemade facials today (and maybe treat yourself to a spa-quality foot spa) … [Read more...] about 4 Homemade Facials for Common Skin Problems
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Ways of removing thick scars
Scars are a result of skin cells and fibrolasts ( a kind of connective tissue) multiplying at a fast rate in order to repair any cuts or wounds that are deep enough to draw blood. The fibrolasts will replicate in order to form a kind of framework on which the skin cells will grow to mend the tear (or wound) on your skin. There is a kind of balance that is achieved between the … [Read more...] about Ways of removing thick scars
5 Vitamins that Fight Wrinkles
You can slather on expensive moisturizers and eye creams, but the best and easiest thing you can do is to heal skin from within. Boost your body's ability to regenerate healthy skin cells with these essential vitamins. You can get them from many fruits and vegetables, or through a multi-vitamin. You can also find some of these vitamins in skincare products. That's great … [Read more...] about 5 Vitamins that Fight Wrinkles
How to Use Retinoids without Irritating Skin
Worried about wrinkles? Reach for retinoids. Retinoids are the only ingredient that has consistently been proven to reduce signs of aging. It smoothes fine lines and helps fade dark spots. It can also help pores look smaller. Unfortunately, retinoids need to be used with care, since they can irritate skin. Here is a simple guide to using retinoids—just one of the many useful … [Read more...] about How to Use Retinoids without Irritating Skin
10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Blackheads
Bothered by blackheads? These little bumps on your face are actually caused by dirt, skin cells or sebum (which your skin secretes) blocking your pores. Blackheads are exposed to air, so the trapped material oxidizes and discolors. Whiteheads, on the other hand, are covered by a microscopic flap of skin, so they stay (as the name implies) white. Anyway, the cause doesn't … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Blackheads