The essential oils in this rich, softening blend help to counter cracked and ragged cuticles. Tea tree oil is a proven fungus fighter, while lavender is anti-inflammatory and healing. You can find avocado and jojoba oil in health food stores, or you can substitute olive oil for either or both. … Read more
Treat dry, rough, itchy skin with these bath add-ins: Half a pound of sea salt and one pound baking soda. Soak until the water is cool to detoxify your skin and soothe the itch. Two cups Epsom salt. In addition to soaking in it, while your skin is still wet, … Read more
We all know tomatoes are healthy and delicious, but they’ve got a whole host of skin care benefits to boot. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, tomatoes are perfect for shrinking pores, fighting acne and soothing rashes. The moisture-rich fruit can also calm troubled skin, and its astringent properties remove excess … Read more
Beauty is only skin-deep, but the importance of healthy skin goes a lot deeper. Here are some buys to let your skin shine (in a good way). Use a single family of skin-care products. If you buy and use lots of different skin-care products, there’s a good chance some contain … Read more
The French have long appreciated snails on a plate with butter and garlic. But one rural snail farmer believes the humble molluscs have more to offer alive than dead. Louis-Marie Guedon says the mucus secreted by snails are full of collagen, glycolic acid, antibiotics and other compounds that regenerate skin cells … Read more
An accumulation of tips about how to start with beauty helps make the perfect beginning point for any beginner to emerge and hopefully begin creating their very own regimen much simpler. Below is simply this type of collection which will hopefully profit the eager novice into eventually being a professional … Read more
First of all, not all night creams are made equally. There are so many different types on the market, and each one is formulated specifically for different skin types. You should choose a cream based on your age, skin type, as well as problem areas that you wish to target. … Read more
There’s nothing quite like a steam to bring oxygenated blood to the skin’s surface. You can spend $100 or more for an hour-long spa facial that includes a steam or you can place your head over a teapot. I first learned about teapot facials several years ago from my frugal friend … Read more
1. Celebrity approved I admit it. I’m a sucker for any Hollywood treatment preferred by the stars. The 50 minute version of the HydraFacial is a must for red carpet regulars Kate Winslet, Beyonce and Eva Mendes. After having met Eva earlier this year – I would try ANYTHING this … Read more
Want to keep your complexion smooth and youthful? Take a look at your plate. What you leave off of your plate is sometimes just as important as the food you’re putting on your plate when it comes to nutrients that can affect your complexion. Put your best face forward (and improve … Read more