Salt, pepper, and lemon are not only used to enrich the flavor of foods, but they can also serve various medicinal purposes as well. They are inexpensive and offer countless health benefits, including: No gallstones- Gallstones are a result of the accumulation of digestion fluids in the gallbladder, and lead to pain and block digestion. They are … Read more
Acne scars can be common in individuals who suffer from acne, most often in their adolescence but sometimes adults can be affected as well. Acne scars are often the product of an inflamed lesion, like a papule, pustule, or cyst. Inflamed blemishes occur when the follicle, or pore, fills with bacteria, excess oil, or dead … Read more
You probably thought that once you graduated high school—and certainly after college—your days of acne-covered skin were over. But if you still struggle with an oily T-zone and recurring blemishes, you’re not alone: 60 million adults in the United States suffer from acne, 20 million of which will experience permanent scarring. A few months ago, … Read more
Adult Acne is a condition faced by many. Deep in the pores of the skin lie special cells that divide constantly to replace dead cells sloughed off by daily washing and environmental factors such as wind. If the cells reproduce too often or become too “sticky,” they clump together and plug the pore (also called … Read more
The healing powers of raw honey have been around for centuries; going as far back as Cleopatra’s reign over Egypt. Cleopatra was said to soak in milk and honey to improve her skin and the Egyptians used honey not only as an offering, but for wounds and an embalming fluid. Today, honey is used for … Read more
I think we are all familiar with the old wife’s tale of wearing a bulb of garlic around our neck. It stops us from getting colds and coughs and keeps the flu at bay. We also know that it is one of the most commonly used herbs while cooking, adding fabulous flavor and taste to … Read more
Jodi Frestedt breezed through her teenage years without so much as a pimple. While most of her peers suffered their share of embarrassing breakouts, Frestedt never gave her skin a second thought as she posed for school pictures and primped for prom. But at age 26, her face erupted in a slew of blemishes, leaving … Read more
Ok, so let’s talk face masks. I don’t care if your complexion is acne prone, oily, or dry, if this isn’t in your medicine cabinet you’re seriously missing out. This secret mask has been named “the world’s most powerful facial.” And uh, it’s only…$10.99. So no. You don’t have to spend a gazillion dollars at … Read more
Aloe has a long history as a remedy for many different ailments. Commonly known as Aloe Vera, the plant can be separated into two basic products: gel and latex. Aloe Vera gel is the leaf pulp or juice, a thin clear jelly-like substance obtained from the leaf that makes up the inner portion of the … Read more
Get rid of adult acne once and for all. Once puberty had come and gone, I thought my pimples had followed my prom dress into the back closet. But the joke was on me. At 31, days after giving birth, my face began breaking out in a freak show that could rival any teenager’s. Apparently, … Read more