Sunscreen can protect you from damage to your skin. Although you do need some sunlight for overall health, too much can cause problems. The sun’s ultraviolet rays darken the melanin in your skin to produce a tan, but excessive sun exposure can result in sunburn and skin damage. The sun protection factor, or SPF, tells you how much protection a particular sunscreen provides.
If you see brown spots on your face after drinking liquor, you may have one of a few different conditions. Spots due to flushing or bruising occur if you have a low tolerance for alcohol, cannot process alcohol properly or drin...
Your skin relies on pigmentation as a form of protection from the elements. Brown pigment produced by your skin cells allows your skin to reflect harmful ultraviolet rays to reduce damage to your skin cells. However, patches of...
Sand burr, an unwelcome intruder in lawns and beaches throughout the Southern United States, is an annual grass that reproduces by burrs, or stickers. The burrs attach themselves to shoelaces, clothing, pet fur and even tires,...
You may be wondering if Chapstick will treat your dry nasal skin similar to how it heals your dry lips. Once you know the benefits and risks of using Chapstick for nose allergies, you can work with your doctor to determine if i...
Makers of hair-care products market keratin formulas as a miracle cure for kinky, frizzy hair. A simple web search will bring up dozens of such products and treatments, all claiming to be able to tame your unruly curls. However...
A copper peptide is a protein compound that contains the metal alloy copper. Some foods naturally contain copper, considered one of the minerals essential for human health. Foods do not contain copper peptides since scientists ...
You may have chicken legs if you glance in the mirror and notice your legs look disproportionately skinny compared to the rest of your body. Going to the gym may get rid of your chicken legs if you include appropriate exercises...
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