There are always plenty of treatment options available that continue to grow every year for the relief and lowered effects for handling eczema. The latest trend is one that should not be taken lightly and seems rather peculiar to do at all: bleach baths. Yes, bleach as in the chemical used for cleaning and for whitening clothes while doing laundry! Is this new concept for treating eczema safe? Is it more effective than a natural treatment such as manuka honey for dermatitis?   Bleach Bath Facts It is said that...

Is your skin needing some TLC? You may be surprised to learn that the one ingredient you should be using every day in your skin care routine is this: manuka honey. Manuka Honey for Skin Care 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 bush. There are several textures to manuka honey, depending on its usage and packaging. Raw, processed,...

By now, we all know the basic skincare commandments: don’t go to sleep with your makeup on. Always moisturize. Use SPF like your life depends on it. But there’s a new complexion mandate you might not be as familiar with: use a serum. Do you know what the importance of a face serum is? Why a Face Serum Matters We’re serious; adding serums to our skin care routine made the biggest difference to the way our faces look and feel. Not convinced? Allow us to persuade you further. Here are five...

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 side effects. Manuka honey is presently on the list of natural and effective symptom reducers for shingles, even after the virus and physical symptoms are gone. Do you know why? Manuka Honey for Shingles Treatment Using manuka honey for skin problems has been increasingly studied throughout past...

When it comes to an especially bad breakout, sometimes your go-to acne-fighting product just doesn't cut it. If your skin is in need of extra reinforcement, a face mask with highly concentrated blemish-zapping ingredients may just be the ticket to a clearer complexion! But do you know the true magic ingredient that you should be using for acne skin types? Face Mask Benefits Face masks are a great, handy treatment for doing your own miniature facial at home to give your skin that extra boost it needs. While face masks...

Depending on the types of cleaners you use, washing your face can often cause more harm than good. Much of the problem stems from how we were taught to wash and the feelings we associate with cleanliness. When you have psoriasis, there could be nothing worse you could use than soap on your dry, irritated skin. However, most people with the skin disease are unaware of just how troublesome soap can be. Soap vs. Psoriasis In the past, we were often told that good skin care meant having tight skin...

If you live in a part of the world that experiences cold weather, you’ll know that frigid temperatures can wreak havoc on your skin, both on the face and body. It gets dry, flaky and can sometimes even crack, which can be painful or itchy. On a quest to find out how to best protect the skin we’re in, continue reading to learn helpful tips and tricks on how to avoid normal dry winter skin problems. Great Ways to Keep Skin Hydrated Keep Moisture In The Air Our skin is...

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, can be very difficult to control in some people. But the skin condition, which leads to dry, itchy and inflamed skin, is particularly problematic for black people, according to new research. Does this mean that eczema is worse for colored skin? What can be used to help relieve the symptoms of eczema and more importantly—what’s the best type of treatment available? African American’s with Eczema A recent study lead by author Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai located in New...

Skin care is available everywhere now. What was once only accessible through department stores and Avon ladies has boomed into one of the largest industries for cosmetics and beauty products. However, while convenience plays a large part in how people buy skin care these days, there are ingredients you should know about and avoid.  Knowing the Ingredients Going into Your Skin It can be easy to not realize that some ingredients in skin care products are bad for you. It should be normal for beauty brands to put only good, beneficial...

The body constantly has to work and handle many things on a daily and even an hourly basis. Your health should be one of the most important aspects for you to take care of. But what many people may be unaware of is that manuka honey can be the universal solvent for many normal health issues, both by ingesting it and applying it to your skin. Manuka Honey Facts Manuka honey is native to New Zealand and certain parts of Australia, harvested from the manuka bush by bees and transformed...