Let’s face it. We’re all going to get older, and with the natural aging process comes changes in our appearance that might not be so welcome. And when we think of changes in our appearance, skin wrinkles come to mind. However, there are more options now than ever before for preventing, minimizing, and reducing the…
Dry Skin – What Causes It and How to Remedy It Without Prescription Drugs
A recent article in the New York Post1 indicated that six in ten Americans are plagued with what’s called, “winter skin syndrome” through the cold, dry months of the year. The article cited research from a survey of 2,000 people. Sure enough, about 1,200 of the survey participants experienced uncomfortable skin symptoms during November, December,…
What is Psoriasis? How Do We Remedy It?
Psoriasis. It’s a common enough skin condition. But it’s not widely understood, even by those who have it. Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply at a rate much faster than usual. Skin cells might multiply at a rate ten times their average growth speed. The result is bumpy, itchy red…
Eczema – Information on the Common Skin Condition and Natural Remedies for Treating It
You might be surprised by how many people in the United States are affected by skin conditions like eczema. According to Medical News Today1, 31.6% of people in the U.S. live with some stage of eczema. Eczema is certainly common enough, yet few people who struggle with eczema know the proper techniques for reducing symptoms…
How Organic Skin Cream Helps with Dry Skin Symptoms
Dry skin can be an uncomfortable and unsightly problem. From itchy, red patches to cracking, even painful skin, our skin is more than ready to tell us when it’s unhappy. And when our skin is dry, it is miserable. Dry skin symptoms can be caused by environmental factors or a skin condition such as psoriasis…
Dry Skin in the Winter – Five Strategies for Better Looking, Better Feeling Skin
We are well into the winter season, and for a significant percentage of us, that means we’re experiencing cold, dry weather. And while lots of people might enjoy the winter months for the snow, the seasonal activities, and the ongoing excuse to snuggle up with a book and a hot mug of cocoa, there is…
Sun Poisoning – Signs, Symptoms, and How to Remedy It
Ah the sun. That great yellow orb we see just about every day. The sun can either be our best friend or our worst enemy. While it is essential to get a sufficient amount of daily vitamin D to stay healthy, (and we can get our vitamin D from the sun), we don’t want to…
How to Soothe Irritated Skin
Our skin is one of our most prominent features. It makes up a significant part of our appearance. And coincidentally, how our skin looks is often a reflection of how our skin feels. Healthy skin, generally speaking, looks excellent. Unhealthy skin often looks and feels like it is unhealthy. Skin irritations are not only quite…
How to Get Clear, Rash-Free Skin Without Medication – The Complete Guide to Eczema Dos and Don’ts
Eczema is not an uncommon skin condition. According to the National Eczema Association1, about 31.6 million people have this condition just in the U.S. alone. As the medical field and our understanding of dermatological ailments increases, we learn about more things we can do to treat eczema, all without ever having to take a pill…
Beeswax – Getting a Little Help from Our Bee Friends in Our Daily Skincare
You’re strolling through the pharmacy aisle at the supermarket, looking for a topical remedy for this season’s bout of itchy, dry skin. The sheer variety of options is a little overwhelming. How many skincare remedies can there be? Usually, you’d grab the first thing off the shelf that looks more or less good, (even if…