It's a pleasure to make soap, use it and give it to others. For many people, soap-making is a satisfying creative process. If you make your own yogurt, sour dough starter, bread, lotions and creams, soap making is a natural step to take. Even if...
Acne occurs when skin pores become clogged with natural oils, causing whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules or boils. Approximately, 60 million Americans suffer from the skin disorder, according to the Acne Resource Center, but more than 40...
Dandruff is a common condition characterized by chronic itching and flaking of the scalp. It is not harmful but can be irritating. Tiny white specks of dead skin all over your shirt and throughout your hair can be embarrassing. It is possible to...
Whether you're looking to make the switch to ecologically friendly products or are trying to save money by creating hair care products at home, natural ingredients are one way to go. Mother nature provides a plethora of plants and substances to...
Many traditional cleaning products contain chemicals and ingredients that can be harmful to your health. According to Annie Berthold-Bond, author of "Better Basics for the Home," you can clean your home with a few all-natural ingredients that do...
Dry hair is a fairly common problem. "Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health" states that this is the case, particularly in the modern age, because many people wash their hair too frequently with shampoos and conditioners that...
The Master Cleanse drink is made up of a handful of natural ingredients that stimulate detoxification in the body. It was developed by Stanley Burroughs in 1941. It is also often referred to as the "Maple Syrup Diet" or the "Lemon Cleanse." The...
According to Dr. Ben Kim, vitamins derived from whole foods are made up of all of the components, including enzymes, co-enzymes and co-factors that are essential for the vitamins' intended effects within the body. Synthetic vitamins do not contain...
Hair that is subjected to chemical treatments, especially those done improperly, such as coloring, straightening and permanent waves, increase the risk of hair damage, which can inhibit hair growth over time due to breakage, according to the...
Pantene Pro-V offers a complete line of hair products specifically designed for the needs of women of color. This line, called "Relaxed and Natural," offers seven products, including shampoos, conditioners and sprays, all priced in the...
If you would like to get rid of scars--from acne, cuts or burns--look to the natural ingredients in your pantry for skin care. When combined with other ingredients or used alone on your skin, natural ingredients can reduce the appearance of scars...
The liver is a clearing house for all foods, medications, alcohol and toxins that enter the body. The liver's main function is to process and remove anything that would threaten the body with toxins or poison. It produces bile that is used by the...
Acne vulgaris is characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, or pustules on the face and neck, as well as other areas such as the chest and back. As many as 80 percent of young people from their early teens to mid-twenties suffer from common acne. A...
A 2003 review in "Social Science & Medicine" indicates that patenting traditional medicines is difficult. Because of the many issues involved, few drugs contain only natural ingredients. A 2009 report in "Sleep Medicine" suggests that people...
If you suffer from blemishes or large pores, astringents are beneficial in refining the skin and promoting a healthy appearance. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using pore-tightening astringents to improve the skin’s texture....
Typical of all types of scarring, acne scars result when a wound heals and produces an excess of collagen, according to AcneScars.com. While natural acne treatments usually cannot cure acne scarring, the active ingredients in these treatments can...
Living with high cholesterol is stressful and dangerous. This is because the higher your total cholesterol is, the higher your risk is of developing heart disease. For many people with high cholesterol, prescription drugs to lower cholesterol are...
Store-bought skin cream can get expensive, especially if you have very dry skin that needs lots of moisturizer. Many commercial skin creams are chock full of artificial preservatives, colors, fragrances and other harsh ingredients that might...
A healthy functioning colon is vital to good health. A major function of the colon is to eliminate waste and toxins from the body. When the colon does not work well it causes abdominal discomfort, constipation, a feeling of general malaise and the...
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a disorder occurring in some females seven to 10 days before and lasting through the onset of menstruation. Symptoms of PMS include irritability, headaches, breast pain, depression, swelling, anxiety and mood...
Statistics show Americans' sugar consumption has increased dramatically over the years. It increased by 30 percent between 1983 and 2010, reports "Reader's Digest." High sugar consumption contributes to the growing rates of overweight and obesity....
Sun, weather and environmental exposure all threaten the sensitive skin of your face. If your skin care goals are to delay an aged appearance and to prevent cancer, consider using organic facial products. The consequences of aging, such as...
Certain types of plants and vitamins can help increase hair growth while keeping your hair and skin healthy at the same time. Consult with your physician before using alternative hair-growth methods to ensure that there will be no allergic...
Various other foods can substitute for butter when you are baking a cake. There are limitations to what you can achieve, though, because food substitutions create a different texture as well as flavor. For this reason "Cooking Light"...
When breast feeding isn't an option, parents turn to formula for their baby's nutritional needs. There are many options on the market for formulas, including organic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates all types of formula to make...
Brown spots can occur on the skin for a number of reasons, but the most common reason is sun damage. UV rays from the sun cause permanent hyper-pigmentation of the skin, as opposed to the temporary pigmentation we know as a tan. These spots can be...
Although there are many creams and skincare serums available that come designed to fight acne, some contain synthetic chemicals, fragrances and dyes that may harm your skin in the long term. Instead, try a skin cream designed for acne-prone skin...
The colon plays an important role in the elimination of wastes from the body. After food passes out of the small intestine, it enters the large intestine, where the colon removes salts and water from the partially-digested food. When the colon...
Special antioxidants--called polyphenols--occur naturally in green tea. These compounds may impart a variety of health benefits including prevention of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. According to mayoclinic.com and The University of...
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