Simple home remedies can treat (and prevent) dry skin. Xeroderma, commonly known as dry skin, is a manageable condition that affects nearly everyone at some point throughout his or her life. Thankfully, skin typically heals itself. Yet the weather and our environment can affect how skin heals—you may need to take steps to prevent and … Read more
Coconut oil is a sweet-smelling oil has so many other uses—beyond moisturizing and sautéeing your garden veggies. It has grown in popularity in recent years from a variety of health claims that it can do everything from supporting weight loss to treating a variety of chronic health issues. It contains over 80% saturated fat. Some experts … Read more
Living in a modern world is convenient, but it comes with many negative effects, too. For instance, we are being exposed to toxins on a daily basis, which makes it impossible to stay away from them. Toxins are found in the food we eat, the electronic devices we use daily, in the household cleaners we … Read more
You know how sometimes you see a recipe and think… oh yeah, that sounds nice… but then never actually make it. Please don’t do that with this one. This homemade body butter is pure gold – and honestly – I think you’re going to love what it does for your skin! Body butter is made … Read more
As if people with diabetes didn’t have enough to deal with, those managing this blood-glucose imbalance also face special skincare challenges. The small capillaries close to a diabetic’s skin often become narrowed, which slows circulation and makes skin more prone to problems. For instance, cuts and wounds can take longer to heal, hair grows more … Read more