Source: The Very Best Foods & Nutrients for Healthy, Glowing Skin by Dr. Edward Group What if the secret to clear, healthy, radiant skin isn’t found in a cream or serum, but rather in the food you eat? In fact, that is true! Whole foods contain nutrients that can get you glowing — naturally. Fruits and … Continue reading The Very Best Foods & Nutrients for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow
Source: Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow by Dr. Edward Group In some ways, your skin is like a road map of your life. The chin scar from when you fell off your bike in second grade, the crinkles around your eyes from decades of laughter, the crease that appears when you’re … Continue reading Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow
Chemicals in regular sunscreen can accumulate in the blood over time, warn scientists
Sun protection is important to keep the skin healthy, that’s why sunscreen is a common component of any everyday kit. But a study conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that chemicals in sunscreen can be absorbed into people’s bloodstreams. The absorption happens so quickly that the FDA wants to continue testing … Continue reading Chemicals in regular sunscreen can accumulate in the blood over time, warn scientists
Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes
Source: Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes by Dr. Edward Group Pronounced hu-HO-buh, the jojoba plant is a wonder of nature. Native to the American southwest, its golden oil has been used for hundreds of years. Various Native American tribes living in the Sonoran Desert used jojoba oil not only to moisturize … Continue reading Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes
More than a natural pest repellent: Use neem oil to boost your hair and dental health
You may know and use neem oil as a natural pesticide and insecticide. In addition to repelling pesky insects, the extract also supports healthy hair and teeth. Neem comes from the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). Also called Indian lilac, the seeds of the tree contain a natural oil with numerous uses. One of the most common … Continue reading More than a natural pest repellent: Use neem oil to boost your hair and dental health
Exfoliate and moisturize: 6 Natural and effective remedies for dry skin on your face
Not everyone has flawless skin, especially on the face. Some people are more prone to having dry skin on the face than others. There are many reasons why dry facial skin occurs, such as changes in temperature or humidity; using soaps with harsh chemicals; and skin problems like eczema. The skin naturally produces an oil … Continue reading Exfoliate and moisturize: 6 Natural and effective remedies for dry skin on your face
Careful what you share! If it goes on or in your body, you may be sharing bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Good hygiene is not just about cleaning and disinfecting yourself regularly. It also involves preventing the spread of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That is why people need to avoid sharing towels, toiletries, toothbrushes, and other items. The practice of sharing lip balms, lipsticks, and pots of cream increases the risk of picking up contagious diseases. … Continue reading Careful what you share! If it goes on or in your body, you may be sharing bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Glitter sunscreen is this summer’s biggest beauty trend, but experts warn it is harmful to the environment
Chemical-based sunscreens are unsafe enough on their own. But the glitter sunscreen that came out this summer of 2018 might pollute the environment on top of the existing detrimental effects on human health, an article in Harper’s Bazaar reported. Glitter is highly popular among women and children. Makeup, nail polish, and lip gloss are just some of the common … Continue reading Glitter sunscreen is this summer’s biggest beauty trend, but experts warn it is harmful to the environment
Use apple cider vinegar if you have eczema
Who says you have to put up with eczema for the rest of your life? Or, for that matter, use expensive and potentially harmful chemicals to get rid of it? An article in Homeo-Pathic demonstrates how to make home remedies for the skin condition using good old apple cider vinegar. Also called dermatitis, eczema is rooted in a number … Continue reading Use apple cider vinegar if you have eczema
Chemical-free sunscreens and sunburn treatments
When shopping for sunscreen, options are often limited to those that are easy to apply but are full of harmful chemicals or natural variants that are thick and too sticky. But you can stop worrying about what kind of sunscreen or after-sun skin treatments to buy because listed below are several chemical-free options. (h/t to OutsideOnline.com) … Continue reading Chemical-free sunscreens and sunburn treatments
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