Acne & Blemishes

What Lotions Can I Put on Pimples?

Applying products to broken-out skin causes hesitation for more than one reason. You definitely don't want to aggravate existing pimples, but you also don't want to promote the development of any new ones. Fortunately, whatever your specific issue...

Mango Butter and Shea Butter for Hair Care

Ladies, with the endless stream of products claiming to transform your hair into its silky and shiny best, you may be just a tad bit wary of any new remedies to help your hair look its best at all times. In actuality, two natural hair-care...

The Advantages of a Mint-Leaf Facial

You’ve probably seen mint tea, and you know mint is good -- especially when it’s in ice cream and chocolate chips are involved. But mint on your face? Well, yeah, mint, believe it or not, does actually have some skin-care benefits....

My Skin Feels Dry but I Keep Getting Zits

Lots of people believe that oily skin is the main cause of acne. But, thanks to factors such as hormones or the weather, even people with dry skin can get a zit or two -- or too many to count. It's extra-frustrating because most spot acne...

Natural Cleansers Used Before an Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

Natural skin care remedies are not only eco-friendly but good for the green in your wallet. Apple cider vinegar is a traditional beauty aid known for its skin-boosting nutrients. A natural toner just cries out for all-natural cleansers, and you...

What Are the Effects of Isopropyl on Permed Hair?

Ah, those beautiful new curls and waves --soft, feminine, alluring...at least when you leave the hairdresser. Here's the scary secret: the hair shafts you had when you walked into the salon are not the same ones you leave with, which means you...

A Natural Homemade Remedy for Itching on the Face

Bites, stings and rashes aren’t pretty -- but you are, which means you need a fast remedy when something itchy appears on your face. Fortunately, if you have some key ingredients in your kitchen cabinet, you can create a natural home remedy...

Diamond vs. Sapphire Microdermabrasion Tip

Saying you don’t want glowing skin is like saying you don’t want free money -- it just doesn’t happen. One of the ways that can get you there is a microdermabrasion service at your dermatologist’s or aesthetician's. Spas...

What Is the Effect of Oatmeal in Lotion?

You rely on body lotion to get your skin silky smooth -- but seeing oatmeal as an ingredient in your lotion may make you think more about breakfast than healthy skin. Don’t discount oatmeal just yet because this ingredient has more...

Good Clay Masks for Blackheads

You don't have to scrub your face to remove every trace of oil -- leaving some oil on your skin keeps it soft and smooth. However, too much oil can plug your pores, and when it hits the air -- boom -- a blackhead can appear. To get the blackhead...

The Best Yellow-Based Tinted Moisturizer

If you’ve never tried a tinted moisturizer, you’re in for a treat -- especially if early experiences with faux tanning left you broke, disillusioned or you still have nightmares about adventures using sunless tanning cream that left...

Extraction Tools for Deep Cystic Pimples

You know you shouldn’t, but temptation just seems to get the best of you, and you pop a pimple. What’s the harm, right? But when a deep cystic pimple rears its ugly head, wreaking havoc on your face, temptation doesn’t often win....

How to Have Beautiful Armpits

You've worked to get your arms in great condition, yet still feel self-conscious wearing sleeveless shirts because of your armpits. Getting celebrity-beautiful underarms can take work, but once you identify and solve your problems, simple...

What Are the Benefits of Gram Flour for Your Face?

Gram flour is a type of flour made from ground chickpeas, and while it might sound more like a food ingredient than one for skin care, it does have some benefits when used topically. So if you don’t mind getting your hands dirty making your...

Pimple on the Outer Ear

While some gals struggle with acne on their shoulders, back and neck, others find breakouts in a not-so-common area -- the outer ear. This includes the outside edge, as well as just outside the ear canal and on the lobe. Not only are these nasty...

How Often Should You Use Aveeno Clear Complexion?

When you have skin that’s broken out and acne-prone, using products focused on acne treatments might reduce pimples -- but they also have a tendency to make your skin feel drier than the Sahara. Skin care product manufacturer Aveeno's Clear...

How to Apply Makeup on a Sweaty Face

Whether you're dealing with hot flashes or hot weather, or just trying to make it back to the office after a lunch yoga class, putting makeup on a sweaty face is a challenge. Many products smudge when they mix with sweat, and wiping off...

How to Prevent Pock Holes From Blackheads

Blackheads are bad enough as they happen -- you definitely don't want to have to live with scars on your face after your breakouts fade. You're more likely to get pockmarks and scars from nodules and cysts (deeper types of clogged pores) than...

How to Be a Fashion Risk Taker

A fashion aficionado can make a statement and drop jaws without saying a word. Instead, she allows her impeccable taste and flair for the dramatic speak for her. Becoming a risk taker requires saying “yes” to outlandish fashion...

How to Look Cute While Sleeping

While you may spend time every day making sure you’re looking chic and stylin’, don’t forget about the nighttime hours. Although you don’t have perfect control of exactly how you look while you’re snoozing, do what...