Skincare Related Blog Posts
- How Do You Know If You Have Seborrheic Dermatitis? January 13, 2017Seborrheic dermatitis affects millions of people and is a skin condition that causes patches of skin itchiness and dryness, most often on the face and scalp. It is difficult to diagnose, because it resembles other inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema and even skin allergies. This is a chronic skin condition that can ...
- Health Risks of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) September 4, 2014Since 2007, The United States has been phasing out incandescent light bulbs to replace them with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. By the end of 2014, most stores will not stock any more incandescent light bulbs. Compact Fluorescent Lights surely save a lot of energy and many people think that the energy savings and the reduction ...
- What Is Psoriasis and How Can it Be Treated? January 20, 2017Psoriasis is an immune-mediated skin condition affecting more than 3 million Americans each year. The condition is caused by an over-production of skin cells, which results in thick, scaly patches on the skin. Initially, symptoms appear as a skin rash, with the build-up of cells turning into thick, itchy patches over time that appear red, ...
- The Ugly Truth about Botox Side Effects – How long do they last? October 21, 2016Botox is an FDA approved injected substance to treat wrinkles and fine lines. It is derived from the Botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin, which blocks neuromuscular transmission. Botox is frequently used by cosmetic surgeons to give patients a younger look by injecting the toxin just under the skin. Wrinkles will be almost instantaneously reduced by paralyzing the ...
- Benefits of an Alkaline Diet September 16, 2014Recently, alkaline dieting has become fairly popular. But what is an alkaline diet exactly? Our bodies being too acidic can cause a number of health problems and diseases. Many people in developed countries suffer from health issues caused by acidification. This is because many food items are primarily composed of acidic elements or cause the body ...
- A Simple Way to Treat Age Spots on the Face that Works for Most People June 15, 2017Age spots (sometimes referred to as liver spots) are brown spots on the skin that can appear on your hands, face and neck as you grow older. However, despite its name, age spots are not caused by aging skin, but by damage to your skin resulting from overexposure to the sun. Age spots are essentially ...
- [33 Ways] to Get Rid of Under Eye Wrinkles March 1, 2017Getting rid of wrinkles and lines under the eye is an important issue for anyone who is interested in preserving their youthful appearance. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, the area around the eyes is often the first part of your body that will show the effects of aging. Wrinkles under the ...
- Do Deep Wrinkle Fillers Work? January 30, 2017In addition to using anti-wrinkle creams to keep your skin looking young, many people are using more invasive cosmetic procedures to attain a more youthful look. Deep wrinkle fillers can be a good option to get rid of wrinkles in ‘problem areas‘ of the face, such as the nasolabial folds (NLFs, the area that runs ...
- [15] Causes of Acne – Why You Break Out April 27, 2017The most common form of acne usually develops during puberty. However, nothing is more frustrating when you suddenly start developing acne in adulthood. Acne only has a few main causes, but there are a number of factors that can make acne worse. Here are 15 potential triggers that can cause acne breakouts: Hormones Hormonal changes during puberty cause ...
- Choosing Shampoos that don’t contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate December 10, 2008Finding a shampoo you’ll like is never easy. Finding a shampoo that is gentle to your skin, is even harder. If you have rosacea, you probably are already preventing shampoo suds to get onto your face when washing your hair, in order not to aggravate your condition. Many shampoos on the market today contain ingredients that ...
- Eczema Treatment – How to Get Rid of Eczema Naturally February 9, 2017Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects both children and adults. There are many treatments available for eczema, both natural and in the form of prescriptions. Eczema symptoms can vary from person to person and not everyone will respond to the same treatment in the same way. There are many types of eczema (for ...
- How to Diagnose Psoriasis of the Scalp in 3 Minutes December 23, 2016Psoriasis of the scalp is a skin condition affecting more than 3 million Americans that produces itchy, raised, scaly patches on the scalp. It can manifest itself as one single patch or affect the entire scalp. It can even spread to the forehead and neck or behind your ears. While scalp psoriasis is not contagious, it ...