The functioning of a human skin cell, and ultimately the structure of the skin, is only as good as its energy supply. Cells require a steady supply of nutrients to fuel up for the many jobs that they do—defensive work, repair jobs, regeneration of new cells, and, on the larger scale, actually breathing life into us. Human skin cells are constantly doing heavy...

Since both of these roots have so much to offer as internal skin protectants, it shouldn’t be surprising that researchers have been investigating their topical use as well. Both ginger and turmeric have a long history of being added to oil and applied topically for the promotion of healthy skin or wound repair in South Asia. Knowing what we now know about...

Scientific evaluation of aromatherapy is finally being approached with some degree of sophistication. This is highlighted by a recent study in Neuroscience Letters (2011) that showed aromatherapy can lower activity in the area of the brain associated with stress and decrease the production of excess sebum (oil) in stressed adults. The beneficial effects of...

There are a lot of people who prefer to take topical treatments before consulting a doctor. These are treatments that you can take by yourself at home, and even though some of these treatments are reputed to be quite effective, there is still no guarantee that it could work for you. Maybe one treatment will not work but the other one will, and you have to try...

You should protect your skin from using an oil free moisturizer and ensure further protection by seeing that it contains sunscreen. Moisturizers that are oil free contains a mixture of glycerin and water, and those that are top class may contain tea extracts and oatmeal as well. The oatmeal face mask is highly recommended as a cure for oily skin. To...

Rightly said, only a healthy body and sound mind can comprehend the intricacies of this Nature and contribute to it. The journey to a better health starts with regular weight loss. To help achieve this target, right combination of diet and exercise can be termed as the only necessary conditions but remember they are never sufficient. Proper dosage of food...