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With all the home remedies and wives tales, how are we to know what actually works when we do break out? With first-hand experience, I know how sore and inflamed breakouts can get, so when it occurs it is time to get...
The use of clay for its healing benefits began with Aristotle (384-322 BC) and has been used around the world for centuries to heal, both internally and externally. Egyptians considered French Green Clay in particular to be very sacred, due to its...
The association between food and skin health is becoming clearer as more and more evidence shows that our current Western diet is linked to increased incidences of skin problems such as dermatitis, rosacea and acne (Melnik 2012). Foods that have a high...
The notion that what we eat can affect our skin health has been rather controversial over time. The idea that diet can cause breakouts was looked at nearly a century ago, but studies published in 1969 and 1971 put a stop to...
In order to properly care for your skin, it is important to know what type of skin you have. This can assist you in tailoring your skin care to suit your individual needs. With a diverse range of skin types, treating &...
Hormonal breakouts are most certainly not just a teenage affliction. Hormonal acne can continue into adulthood, especially affecting middle-aged women. Our hormones are largely in charge of what happens in our bodies, and it all happens behind the scenes. Hormones surge during...
The mind has a very powerful part to play in our health, especially the health of our skin. The connection is so strong between our mind and skin that it even has a name – psychodermatology. This involves viewing the skin in...
Getting a good skin care routine down-pat can take some time, but once you are in a routine it will become second nature. If you make the time to treat your skin right, it will reward you in return! 1. Use a...
Whether it’s winter, summer or anywhere in between, we all need to stay sufficiently hydrated to ensure our body is functioning at its peak. Dehydration affects our skin cells - increasing dry skin & wrinkles - and is an important aspect to...