Eczema is a skin condition that is characterized by red, irritated, itchy, dry patches of skin that can be exacerbated by environmental elements. Over 35 million Americans have symptoms of eczema: 1-3% of adults and 10-20% of children, but the incidence has dramatically increased around the world in the past decade.Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, joints, fingernails, toenails, the soft tissues of the genitals, and the inside the mouth. The most common ...
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March 4, 2016 12:00 am
Please, exfoliate! Proper cleansing, moisturizing, and sunscreen are important for great looking skin, but if you’re not exfoliating, your skin isn’t as healthy as it could be. Exfoliation is one of the most underestimated and neglected skin care procedures, yet it has the greatest impact on our skin’s health and appearance.
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January 14, 2016 12:00 am
OIL, and it works for all skin types! If you want clear, glowing, dewy-looking skin, free of pimples, blackheads, cysts and other imperfections than you need to start cleansing with an oil cleanser.Oil cleansing is the process of using oil (instead of chemically saturated soaps or cleansers) to dissolve and remove dirt on the skin. Cleansing oils are based on the premise that like dissolves like.
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May 11, 2015 12:00 am
Consumers are becoming more aware of the chemical mass production of commercial body care products that are loaded with synthetic ingredients. One natural body care product that's gaining attention is goat's milk soap. Here are five good reasons to start using goat's milk in your skin care products.
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August 11, 2014 12:00 am
Do your moisturizers, creams, and body butters have what it takes to really improve the health of your skin? The main goal of a moisturizer is to hold water in the outermost layer of your skin, but moisturizers can also serve as a barrier to protect that layer from damage. The ingredients that help moisturizers accomplish these two goals are humectants, emollients, and occlusives.
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April 7, 2014 12:00 am
