Aloe vera is a powerhouse, we all know that. It’s amazing for sunburns and for DIY masks, but do you know all the right ways to use aloe vera in your skin care and hair care? Check out the top ways to take advantage of all the benefits of aloe vera!  Using Aloe Vera Correctly Aids in Digestion Aloe vera is popular in natural health as a digestion aid. Aloe is chock full of antioxidants which promote a strong immune system and the polysaccharides also have anti-inflammatory qualities. Some people...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. This viral infection is caused by the varicella-zoster (VZV) virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. As antiviral drugs are available to treat outbreaks, they can deliver some seriously worrying side effects that would give anyone pause to take. So why not try something a little more natural, but extremely effective? Say…manuka honey? Yes, you read that right! Manuka honey is presently on the list of natural and effective symptom reducers for shingles,...

When you suffer from psoriasis, there are plenty of challenges and changes to your lifestyle to ensure you can stay on top of the flare-ups. While the main recommendations for handling your psoriasis are usually oral medications or prescription topical creams, what should be done instead is taking a look at your skin care products! Is it possible that getting on top of your skin condition is as simple as going soap free and using natural skin care? Let’s take a look… Soap Free for Psoriasis Psoriasis is a genetic...

If you want to have noticeably clear and even-toned skin, you should establish a good skin care regimen with organic skin care ingredients—or minimally natural ingredients. A good beauty care routine begins with understanding and purchasing quality skin care products that are good for you. Whether you check the ingredients label or try some DIY skin care, it matters why to choose natural ingredients. Why? We give you the rundown… Why Natural Ingredients over Standard Beauty Products Firstly, the products should be natural, yet effective, and contain no harsh sulfates...

Cleansing the skin thoroughly is an integral step in most skin care routines, but if you have troubled skin issues like eczema, psoriasis or sensitive skin, it can be a serious challenge to get a good deep clean without leaving the skin chapped, irritated, dry and as red as a ripe tomato. Finding the best cleanser for eczema and sensitive skin is no easy feat, and if you suffer from either skin condition, you already know that it can be a downright painful game of trial and error (and plenty of irritation,...

It might surprise you to learn that, according to some experts, combination skin is actually the most common skin type. While many people think they have oily or dry skin, it may actually be a combination of both. As with most skin types, there is more than one factor at play, and when it comes to combination skin, it’s totally normal to be oily in some spots and dry in others.  Let’s talk about what combination skin means, how to tell if you have this skin type, and the best ways...

Let’s talk about breakouts. Or more specifically, the aftermath of breakouts. Whether you have teen acne or adult acne, or just the occasional breakout, if you pick or have a really bad cystic pimple, you know what that means—acne scarring. But not just acne scarring, acne redness, which makes it even more pronounced thanks to that inflammation, is a mark that can be very difficult to get rid of.  How are acne scars and discoloration problems remedied? Keep reading for guidance on how to reduce redness from acne. What Is Acne Redness?...

The distinctions between different skin types are not always as straightforward as they appear. Oily versus dry seems rather self-explanatory. You see oil on your skin, so you must have oily skin, right? Not always, since oil production can be a bit more complex. To help us sort through some of the finer points, we’re digging in deeper to decipher dry skin vs oily skin. Oily Skin vs. Dry Skin First, let’s do a little refresher on the basics. Dry skin produces little to no oil, which causes the skin...

In beauty, there's a new novelty ingredient pushed to the forefront of the industry practically every single day, with each new formula lauded better and more innovative than the last. While we're all for trying something new, there's something to be said about sticking with an old favorite. Enter vitamin E, which is popular in both oil and capsulated forms. The beneficial ingredient has long been incorporated into skin care products, promising hydrating, antioxidant, and protective benefits, but what does it really do? Let’s take a look at the results we...

Honey has innumerable uses in food preparation and has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine. In recent years, increasing globalization has made even more varieties of honey readily available, including manuka honey from New Zealand and Australia. This sweetener derived from the manuka bush (which only grows in these southern hemisphere nations) has been touted for its antibacterial and wound healing properties. If you’ve seen manuka honey pop up on supermarket shelves, you may have wondered how it compares to plain old “regular” honey—and whether it’s worth its high...