For many, cow milk is completely out of the question. It's difficult to digest, high in allergens and loaded with lactose that can wreak havoc on your gastrointestinal tract. Enter goat milk, a nutrient-rich alternative that's tasty, easy on the gut and far less inflammatory than regular cow's milk. For these reasons, many dairy-involved diets…
Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, involves the use of a tool that has tiny needles which make little pricks in the top layer of the skin. Microneedling tools include a dermapen or dermaroller. Collagen induction treatments, which are considered minimally invasive, are performed in a dermatologist or aesthetician's office. A microneedling roller can also…
Most of us don't think twice when peeling a banana and discarding the thick, yellow skin, but have you ever wondered about banana peel uses or whether or not it's safe to eat? In recent years, scientists have become more interested in the benefits of agricultural waste and how some things typically deemed trash can…
If you consider yourself to be "in the know" on the latest skin care ingredients, one multifunctional facial acid you're bound to come across is succinic acid. What does succinic acid do for skin? It's best known for its acne-fighting abilities, but other reasons to add this powerhouse acid to your routine include because it defends…
It's simply beautiful how Earth's creatures, specifically bees, can make the most wonderful structures. Take, for instance, the honeycomb. It's even more amazing when such a structure produces something that provides many uses and benefits for everyday life — enter beeswax. This amazing substance comes from worker honeybees — the females — and the honeycomb,…
Zinc pyrithione has been used topically for inflammatory skin conditions for more than 50 years. It has become one of the most common ingredients for improving issues like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Today, it's added to a range of skin and hair products, including shampoos, face washes and creams. Look at the ingredient list of…
Most homeowners don't realize that the yellow weeds that pop up every spring and must be kept at bay for months are actually plants that have a number of powerful health benefits. In fact, humans have been using dandelions in food for much of recorded history, including dandelion tea. Dandelion root is used in the…
There's more than one emollient out there. In fact, there are several natural emollients that you probably already use for your skin care routine. Emollients are mainstays for dry, cracked and damaged skin. They are almost always used in moisturizers because they lock water into the skin while providing a protective barrier that keeps irritants…
Although children most often develop swimmer’s ear from swimming outdoors in oceans or lakes, adults can also develop this painful problem. In fact, swabbing the inside of the ears with Q-tips after a shower (a common habit among cleanly adults) can actually raise the risk for ear infections, since this removes protective bacteria and also…
Do you use natural skin care products and other ingredients — such as serums, exfoliants and oils – but still feel like your skin is relatively dry, dull and/or uneven in texture? Then you might benefit from a skin care trick nicknamed "slugging," which involves layering thick ointment over thinner ingredients to help "seal" them in. Does…
