Beauty Archive - Dr. Axe

Jojoba Oil Benefits for Face, Hair, Body and More

Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is the liquid that comes from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, which is a shrub native to Southern Arizona, Southern California and Northwestern Mexico. Although called an oil, it's actually a ...

DIY Arthritis Ointment for Joint Pain

Arthritis is a joint disease that causes swelling and pain in and around the joints. It’s usually classified as either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that a ...

DIY Lip Scrub to Exfoliate & Smooth Your Lips

You may be wondering, exactly what is lip scrub? Just like our body needs a body scrub and our face needs the gentle exfoliation of a face scrub, our lips need a little TLC, too! ...

6 Expert Tips for Healthier Skin in Winter

The chilly season is not your skin’s best friend. One look at dull, flakey skin proves this point, but what would you say if we told you that winter no longer has to be your ...

How to Use a Pumice Stone for the Feet & Rough Skin

You know those stones that are commonly used during pedicures to exfoliate your feet? They're called pumice stones, and they serve as natural skin buffers. The pumice stone is actually an ancient skin care tool ...

How to Stop Hair Loss: Best Foods, Supplements & Tips

There’s no doubt about it, we all want a luxurious, full head of hair. Although hair loss is most commonly associated with men, women also suffer from this problem — and sadly hair loss in ...

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars: 12 Treatments

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Occasional breakouts and chronic acne plague tens of millions of Americans of all ages every year. About 85 ...

How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

Even though stretch marks rarely cause any significant medical problems, they can be annoying, distressful and cause embarrassment because it often seems there is no way to get rid of them. Stretch marks, also known as ...

Gua Sha Therapy for the Skin, Pain Relief & Perimenopause

Have you heard about the "botox of the Far East"? There are no needles, and you can even do it yourself. It's a natural therapy called gua sha. It is an ancient massage technique that ...

Start Dry Brushing for Better Skin

Can you imagine a daily routine that only takes five minutes, has amazing wellness benefits, is practically free, makes your skin glow and feels really good? Dry brushing has been around for a long time, ...