Skin Care
Foods High in Squalene Are Vital for Natural Skin Care
What do olive oil, sharks, wheat germ, tuna, and rice bran have in common? An unsaturated oil that no one concerned with their skin should be without – squalene. Whether you have an existing skin condition, or just want to make sure you don’t ge...
Are Zinc Ointments A Safe Natural Skin Care Treatment Option?
For nearly a century zinc ointments have been a common natural skin care treatment for dry skin, acne, dermatitis, rashes, cuts, eczema, and just about every other skin problem. However, the newer products on the market contain so many harmful chemi...
Is Mineral Make-Up a Good Choice for Natural Skin Care?
Mineral make-up is currently all the rage. Only one small company made it a few years ago, and now some of the major skin care manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon. Much of its appeal comes from it being advertised as natural and non-toxic. Na...
Dehydration May Be a Major Cause of Eczema
Dehydration is far more common and detrimental than most people think. Although many have heard of the extremes – the conditions that result in hospital visits – dehydration occurs on a gradient scale. Any departure from the ideal affects your g...
Dry Skin Conditions Cause Emotional Trauma in School Children
A recent study published in the British Journal of Dermatology revealed that the quality of life for school children is heavily affected by dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Many commonly-used drugs for these problems are not ap...
Dry Skin Conditions Cause Emotional Trauma in School Children
A recent study published in the British Journal of Dermatology revealed that the quality of life for school children is heavily affected by dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Many commonly-used drugs for these problems are not ap...
Sports Enthusiasts Now Have a Remedy for Dry Skin
A survey conducted by Japan’s Global Sports Alliance (GSA) revealed that environmental issues are changing the way athletes and sport enthusiasts operate. Two of the major concerns for the survey participants were increased risk of sunburn due to...
Smokers are at High Risk for Psoriasis
Although dry skin has long been associated with smoking, not until recently has it also been linked to psoriasis. Thousands of doctors are now advising patients to use a good shielding lotion as treatment for psoriasis, but will no doubt soon be add...
Dry Skin May be a Symptom of More Serious Conditions
While dry skin is often just that, it is also a symptom of many other physical problems. Shielding lotion is now recommended by thousands of doctors to treat and prevent dry skin, but if you also have other symptoms, then it is wise to see a medical...