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Combination Skin: What It Is, How to Tell If You Have It & Best Skin Care Routine

According to dermatologists, people tend to have a predetermined skin type based mostly on genetics but also lifestyle factors. What are the four types of skin? These include normal, dry, oily and combination skin (plus ...

DIY Poultice Remedy with Herbs

When it comes to a natural remedy for almost anything, from sore muscles and burns to insect bites, a poultice is a great way to tackle it. As a kid, I remember my grandmother creating this ...

What Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? Where It’s Found + Risks

Although you're probably not aware of it, many skin care and beauty products contain chemicals that are commonly irritating. One example is sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which is added to things like cleansers and soaps. What ...

DIY Hair Mask for Damaged Hair

Who needs a hair mask? Well, it's great for just about anyone, but can definitely offer hair health benefits for anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun, pool or adds color or ...

Homemade Lotion with Frankincense, Lavender & Peppermint Oils

Did you know that almost anything you put on your skin can seep right through and into your bloodstream? Yes, that includes parabens and other dangerous chemicals in skin products. So while many of you ...

Vitamin E Oil for Skin & Hair

Is vitamin E oil good for your skin? Vitamin E is both a nutrient and antioxidant with a history of use in dermatology for over 50 years. Scientific research demonstrates that it benefits a number ...

DIY Moisturizer for Dry Skin with Lavender Oil

It's that time of year when our skin often feels itchy due to the changes in the weather. The cold temperatures outside combined with the low humidity and dry air can create this nagging feeling ...

Shea Butter for Hair Improves Hydration and Texture

Did you know that shea butter for hair has been used for centuries, including by well-known beauties like Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba? Shea butter comes from the nuts of the shea tree, or Butyrospermum ...

What Is Fractionated Coconut Oil? Benefits & Uses

Whether we're talking about benefits for your hair, skin or gut, coconut oil has many more than you'd expect. For example, coconut oil uses for skin include improving moisture and healing chapped lips, while coconut ...

Tartaric Acid Benefits for Skin (Plus How to Use It)

If you're "in the know" about the latest skin care products that promise big results, you're sure to come across alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). They are a group of acids that are intended to help a ...