Luma Therapeutics, based outside of San Francisco, CA, is releasing its new illuvinate system for treatment of plaque psoriasis, an irritating skin condition that has been linked to genetics and the immune system. Should you be trying this for your plaque psoriasis or is natural the correct route? Psoriasis Treatments This device from Luma Therapeutics delivers ultraviolet light, within a narrow spectrum, to the skin using a powerful-stick on LED array, as well as humidification to soothe the area. LED light treatments have become common in treatment for psoriasis...

  Nicole Richie has recently launched her own skin care routine, which boasts a main ingredient that continues to dominate the beauty industry—manuka honey. Her favorite product is a 24K Manuka Honey face mask, though it comes with a pretty price tag. Are all manuka honey skin care products expensive? We have the answer you want to hear: no! Manuka Honey in Skin Care Who would have thought ten years ago that discussing coconut oil, or manuka honey masks, or even apple cider vinegar in your beauty regimen would be...

Consumers look to beauty magazines and the articles highlighting the newest trends, styles, and types of skincare to use for different problem areas, like acne, dry skin, and even eczema. Reader’s Digest, Allure, and Elle Magazine still promote and boast products from drugstores and filled with synthetic ingredients and chemicals. Therefore, we’re going to break down the differences of products that Elle Magazine says to use for treating eczema and what will actually help relieve it! Eczema Treatments of the Past & The Truth of Them Now Brands are not always...

For most people with psoriasis, symptoms come and go over time. Many factors can trigger psoriasis flares, including weather and stress. People with psoriasis often have periods of time with few or only mild symptoms, however, triggers are a common occurrence. But what way is the right way to treat it? Naturally or medically? Understanding Psoriasis Triggers They are also likely to have periods of time with more symptoms, and these are known as flares. Psoriasis is different for everyone. One person may find that temperature triggers a psoriasis flare...

Actress and celebrity Kristen Bell is no stranger to green living practices. Bell has spoken up for causes like water conservation and the new mom is a dedicated vegan along with her ex-husband Dax Shepard. She is a Neutrogena Naturals brand ambassador and an advocate for her family's eco-friendly lifestyle, including using green beauty products. But what has Kristen Bell discovered in skin care products and foods that trigger her eczema? Eczema & Skin Care If you’ve ever suffered from eczema, you probably have a good idea of what causes...

You might know Louise Roe from her popular blog, Front Roe, where she shares fashion and beauty tips, travel guides, and stories about her life as a new mom. While the fashion blogger and journalist is known to keep things candid with her 690,000+ followers, she's chosen to keep one major part of her life secret until now: her diagnosis with plaque psoriasis. Being a Social Influencer & Making Skin Problems Easier to Discuss The chronic autoimmune disease called psoriasis causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin, often...

Eczema symptoms often get worse at night and interrupt or delay sleep. Medications, wet wraps, medicated baths, and other methods are most commonly used in an attempt to help people with eczema get a good night's rest. But should you change tactics and try a natural remedy instead that could be much more effective than other forms of treatment? Eczema Facts Eczema, or dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes patches of itchiness, inflammation, swelling, and cracked skin. When eczema flares up at night, the discomfort can make it difficult...

Pets serviced by the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA just got sweeter. That’s because they’re being spruced up with a new line of grooming products from Cardinal Pet Care made with sweet Manuka Honey from New Zealand. It shouldn’t just be us who get the best natural products to help maintain and give our skin and hair a boost – our pets shouldn’t be forgotten either! Manuka Honey for Pets Called EcoBath Manuka Honey, the line consists of shampoo, conditioner, skin care, and dental products, all formulated with the high-quality...

Do you have naturally thin hair, or perhaps as you’re getting older, you’ve noticed that your hair has lost some of its volume? What you may not realize is that the majority of shampoo brands contains damaging ingredients that could be creating more harm than help for your locks. Do you know which ingredients to watch out  for on the back of your shampoo and conditioner bottles? Synthetic Chemicals That Are Damaging Your Hair When you think of the word ‘Chemical,’ you don’t normally associate it with something as common...

Manuka honey is one of the fastest trending medicinal and skincare ingredients on the market. Manuka honey is from the manuka plant, originated in New Zealand and Australia, which is pollinated by bees from the flowers on the down under exclusive bush. Loreal has recently released a manuka honey skin care product, but how authentic and potent will the results be from its mass-produced brand? What to Watch for with Manuka Honey Products When you think of honey, it’s normally acquainted with tea or a food sweetener. In more recent...