Skin care products inherently contain ingredients that users expect to be cleansing and nourishing for the skin. However, what many consumers do not know is that most brands of skin care products contain additives that are potentially toxic;...
If you're worried about acne, it's a good idea to understand the products you're using and whether another product might be better. You may have heard that some vegetable oils can be used as skin moisturizers. However, results are mixed: some can...
Dry skin can occur anywhere on your body, but the area on your elbows is among the most common trouble zones. Although generally not serious, dry skin can be unattractive and uncomfortable. Most cases of elbow dry skin can be easily treated and...
Natural soaps vary in their ingredients, but most contain very little, if any, chemicals. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends washing your face once or twice a day with a mild cleanser to keep the pores clean. Not all natural soaps for...
Choosing the right skin care is vital for having healthy-looking skin that will age well and not exhibit breakouts, acne or, in extreme cases, infections. Things to consider when you are on the lookout for skin care are your age, skin type and...
Although a woman may not have any reactions to ingredients in skin-care products prior to being pregnant, she needs to consider all the potentially harmful ingredients in the products during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Chemicals from...
Everybody's skin is slightly different, so finding the best face cream for your skin may take some trial and error, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Because the Food and Drug Administration doesn't regulate cosmetic products...
Pure Skin Care is an Italian-based beauty line. It was originally offered exclusively through CVS Pharmacy, but later became available through other retail outlets. All Pure Skin Care products contain black rice, an ingredient the manufacturer...
Shampoo is a very useful product for keeping hair clean and shiny. Although shampoo is commonly used by almost all people in developed countries, a study led by M. Zirwas at the Ohio State University found that shampoo can also cause contact...
When dead skin and excess oil collect within the pores of the jaw line, a soft plug can form, according to the Mayo Clinic. This often causes an infection or inflammation of the hair follicle, which leads to a papule or pustule on the surface of...
Acne occurs when bacteria or dirt clogs the hair follicle. Pimples can be caused by hormonal fluctuations, overactive sebum glands or oil-producing glands, and skin that is not kept clean. Perspiration is a salty fluid excreted by the sweat glands...
Lipomas are fatty, benign tumors that are sometimes visible underneath the skin. Although lipomas can be removed by excision or by liposuction, this is often not necessary and is usually done only when the patient opts for surgery either because...
Oil, dead skin cells and bacteria conspire to cause acne on your skin. If you suffer from acne, battling blemishes is a daily chore. The most common treatments are topical, states the American Association of Family Physicians---for instance,...
The cosmetic products you use may make all the difference between healthy and damaged skin if you're the "sensitive" type. People with skin that is delicate, prone to allergic reaction, aging, or affected by an eczema condition may rely on...
Rosacea, a chronic inflammation of the skin, can cause facial redness, visible blood vessels and breakouts, especially on the skin of the cheeks, nose and chin. Skin care products can make a big difference for those with rosacea. The best products...
Our bodies absorb a large percentage of what we apply to our skin. Babies' rapidly developing bodies and sensitive skin are especially vulnerable to toxins. And because their hands and feet often end up in their mouths, what you put on their skin...
The "glow" of pregnancy doesn't always happen without help. Often, the use of skin-care products are needed during pregnancy in order to maintain that beautiful, glowing skin. However, the ingredients of some topical skin-care products can be...
If you have sun damaged skin, it didn't happen in a day or overnight. Exposure to the sun gradually attacks skin components and breaks them down. If allowed to progress without treatment, healthy skin can actually lose its moisture barrier,...
Skin, the body's most visible part, is a reflection of health and a significant beauty concern. Even as professionally performed cosmetic skin procedures like laser treatments, microdermabrasion and chemical peels become more common, healthy skin...
