It’s one task that I dread, and that I have to do every day. It doesn’t matter whether I do it first thing in the morning or last thing at night. It’s the practise of taking a very sharp blade and dragging it across my face. With the intention of removing my facial hair, without [...]
When it comes to shaving creams and lotions, I’ve found that a shaving gel works better for me than a cream or lotion. I have used a shaving brush and the appropriate shaving soap, and found that to be a good alternative. Shaving gels, especially those for sensitive skin, seem to be less irritating than [...]
The fact that aloe vera is to be found amongst the ingredients of so many products means that you may not give this amazing plant a second thought. You might know that it’s in many skin care products and that it is good for burns, but that could be about it. If you are fortunate [...]
You’ve heard it over and over again: you need sunscreen everyday, rain or shine. So why, in a survey done by the Consumer Reports National Research Center in 2010, did 1/3 of the respondents say they didn’t use sunscreen at all? Mostly, because of looks and feel. People would rather look tan than protect their [...]
I’m the type of person who thinks hard about almost everything I put on or in my body. Call me paranoid–but I have a huge fear of getting cancer. As a result, I’ve become a bit label-obsessed, and refuse to use or eat anything with an ingredient I don’t recognize. I run into a bit [...]
Sunscreen falls into two main categories: chemical sunscreens and natural sunscreens. At the moment most mainstream sunscreens fall into the chemical category, although that’s something that could change with time and progress. Chemical and natural sunscreens work in different ways. Chemical sunscreens absorb UVA and UVB rays, but the ingredients can irritate your skin. Natural [...]
It is highly likely that if you have skin tags you will want to remove them yourself at home, mainly because any treatment will probably be classed as cosmetic and wont be covered by most people health insurance. I want to introduce you to several methods of home removal I have discovered on the web, [...]
Everyone will develop some type of skin disfigurement in their lives. They may have acne, moles, warts or skin tags. You can treat each one of these conditions at home. But before you begin treatment it is important that you know what you are treating. There are different types of treatment methods for each type [...]
If you have one or several skin tags, then you may be tempted into removing it yourself. One popular method of removal is just simply cutting it off. However, you should be aware that only thin skin tags that protrude from the skin should be cut, not the larger more flat skin tags. There are [...]
Blue light and acne treatment is one of the emerging therapies for smoother acne-free skin. This light therapy treatment kills the bacteria that causes acne. If your skin is not responding to traditional treatment methods, blue light therapy is recommended. Many beauty salons nowadays offer blue light therapy but they can cost as much as [...]
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