24th November 2009
Oatmeal in skin care products has been around as long as I can remember and I will say that I am now over 50 years old. As a teenager I recall using facial masks and bath and body products that contained oatmeal. I loved oatmeal skin care products then, a...
14th November 2009
With the onset of the H1N1 pandemic and the normal flu season at bay, it is no wonder that hand sanitizer sales are on the rise. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers kill harmful bacterial, such as streptococcus, salmonella, staphylococcus, E. coli and shigella....
27th October 2009
The use of essential oils goes back as far as 6000 years when Egyptian physician, Imhotep, the then God of Medicine and Healing recommended fragrant oils for bathing and massaging. In 4,500 B.C. Egyptians used myrrh and cedar wood oils for a embalming the...
21st September 2009
If you have been out and about today or even staying at home by the end of the day chances are your face is covered in dirt and grime from environmental pollutants. If you are one of those types that simply wipes down your face at the end of the day, the...
07th September 2009
It is inevitable that we all age; skin will lose elasticity and slowly the signs of aging will become apparent with brown spots, and fine lines and wrinkles. However, it is important to note that how you treat your skin in your twenties will forever be ap...
11th August 2009
What’s not to like about honey! It’s great on toast, in tea, and offers so many benefits when used in skin care products.
Honey is not anything new; it has been around for thousands of years! Honey has been and still is used in food products and i...
10th July 2009
I don't know why but it seems to happen overnight, you look in the mirror and notice a brown or black spot, the fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes suddenly seem more apparent, the skin doesn't seem to have the elasticity it once had and you...
28th June 2009
What used to be considered an everyday necessity, such as skin care products, are now somewhat of a luxury item. The dollars you spent freely trying various skin care and beauty products seems a little extravagant now. Times are tough for a lot of people,...
19th June 2009
Skin sensitivity to environmental factors, personal care products and cleaning products is quite common in women and men. Additionally, babies and children can develop skin sensitivity to certain products or rather the ingredient(s) therein.
Sensitive...
11th June 2009
The lack of moisture in the skin causes cracking of the upper layer of the skin, thus fine lines and wrinkles appear. There are various reasons for developing a dry skin condition. Some of the causes are, but not limited to, living in a dry climate, hormo...
04th June 2009
Mineral makeup seems to be the latest craze in the cosmetic industry. But what exactly is mineral makeup and what makes it so much better. I have read various articles on the pros and cons of mineral makeup; additionally I have found that there are those ...
18th May 2009
Age spots, also known as browns spots are caused from excessive exposure to the sun. These dark spots are usually found on the face, neck, and hands as these are the areas that receive the most sun exposure. Although brown spots are not necessarily caused...
09th April 2009
Blackheads develop in almost all skin types but most commonly appear in those with oily skin types and normal to oily skin types. They usually appear in the T-zone of the face (forehead, nose and chin).
A blackhead is a combination of dirt, debris, de...
02nd April 2009
Approximately 10 years ago antibacterial cleaners were introduced into our homes as the cleaning agent of choice. Although antibacterial cleaning agents are not really a new idea, they have been used in hospitals for some time to combat germs.
The firs...
09th March 2009
As you know, there are literally hundreds of skin care products on the market. Selecting the right skin care product for your skin type can be overwhelming and frustrating given the wide assortment to choose from, especially true if you suffer with proble...
