Skin, Hair, & Nails
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Exercise Makes Skin Healthier
Regular workouts don’t just benefit your fitness. They benefit your skin, too — particularly as you age.
DIY Samoa Sugar Scrub
This body scrub “recipe” combines the moisturizing effect of coconut oil, the exfoliating power of brown sugar, and the decadent scent of cocoa.
DIY Cocoa Butter Cuticle Oil
When dry cuticles become ragged and split, they can allow dirt and germs to invade the matrix of the nail. Keep your cuticles soft and healthy with this homemade chocolate-scented oil.
DIY Fruit Based Alpha-Hydroxy Enzyme Mask
Here’s an excellent DIY exfoliating mask that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and skin discolorations when used 2 to 3 times a week.
How To Choose Better Personal-Care Products
While conventional personal-care products still contain plenty of less-than-lovely ingredients, a growing number of companies are putting on a fresher, cleaner face.
What Is Impetigo and How Do I Treat It?
Impetigo is a common highly contagious skin infection. It is especially contagious among children but is not usually serious.
What Is Bacterial Folliculitis and How Do You Treat It?
A relatively common type of rash that presents as itchy, pus-filled pimples. It usually appears around the base of hair follicles on the arms, legs, or scalp.
8 Common Skin Problems and How to Treat Them — Naturally
From athlete’s foot to eczema, unwanted skin conditions can throw you off your game. Here’s the scoop on how to deal with itching, pain, redness, and some the other most maddening maladies.
The Vital Role of Your Skin in Overall Health
In our obsessive quest to improve its superficial traits, we often forget that our skin is our body’s largest organ — and an incredibly hard worker. Discover how your skin reflects and affects the state of your health, and what you can do to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.