Very often, there are ingredients listed on skin care products that sound confusing and even concerning, but they are actually naturally derived compounds with potential benefits. Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) is one example, and with several types of AHA that … Continue reading Alpha Hydroxy Acid: Skin Benefits, Uses and Side Effects of AHAs
The Ultimate Guide to Skin Care: Expert Tips and Tricks for Every Skin Type McKinsey Jordan/Stocksy United We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small … Continue reading Refine Your Routine with 40+ Expert Skin Care Tips
You’ve upgraded from a soap-and-water situation to a great facial cleanser that’ll make your skin feel fresh, but to really get your mug in tip top shape, you need to use a moisturizer every day. Moisturizers are important for keeping … Continue reading Best Face Moisturizers for Men, According to Experts
You may have heard of a sitz bath before, but do you know what it is? The name comes from the German word “sitzen,” which means “to sit.” During a sitz bath, you sit in a bathtub or basin of … Continue reading Sitz Bath Recipe with Tea Tree and Lavender Oils
Some dermatologists refer to nodular acne as simply “severe acne” or as nodulocystic acne. Oftentimes these nodules can last a long time below the skin’s surface, and usually they do not form whiteheads, blackheads or are able to be “popped.” … Continue reading Nodular Acne Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
It can be intimidating to receive Juvéderm®, Restylane®, or other dermal fillers for the first time. Here at Baton Rouge, Hammond, and Denham Springs’ Weiler Plastic Surgery, we believe that educating our patients allows them to make the best decisions … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts Before and After Dermal Fillers
Stress can affect your whole body, including your hair, nails, and skin. Since stress is a part of life, what matters is how you handle it. How Stress Affects Skin Stress causes a chemical response in your body that makes … Continue reading Stress Effects on Skin: Rash, Itching, Bumps, Breakouts and More
What to Favor Looking to make your skin its best? Along with smart habits — like wearing sunscreen every day — check out what’s on your plate. From fighting free radicals to smoothing fine lines, some types of foods are … Continue reading Foods for Healthy, Supple Skin
Shampoos can claim they’re made with all kinds of holistic ingredients—tea tree oil, mint, and oat milk—but that doesn’t mean the formula won’t be harsh on both your hair and the environment, too. And when we’ve used super-clean hair shampoos … Continue reading 5 Best Organic Shampoos to Buy Right Now
What are razor bumps? Sometimes after shaving, you may notice redness or bumps on your legs. This may be razor burn or razor bumps. Razor burn, or folliculitis, generally occurs immediately after shaving or when the hair is growing back. … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps
Sweating, both literally and figuratively, stinks. No guy wants to go through the day worrying if he’s emitting BO, or that he can’t lift his arms without revealing serious pit stains. To find out what products are most effective at … Continue reading 5 Best Deodorants and Antiperspirants for Men 2021
Diagnosis Your doctor is likely to conduct a physical exam and ask about your medical history, including when your dry skin started, what factors make it better or worse, your bathing habits, your diet, and how you care for your … Continue reading Dry skin – Diagnosis and Treatment
If you have dry, rough or even cracked skin, chances are you’ve tried urea cream or a product containing the component. If not, this may be the ingredient that finally helps to get your skin the hydration it needs. For … Continue reading Urea Cream Benefits Dry, Cracked Skin and More
Most of us have researched home remedies for acne at one point or another. Those pesky bumps flare up from time to time, even into adulthood. If you experience whiteheads, blackheads or just small bumps on your face, then you … Continue reading Comedones: Comedonal Acne Symptoms, Treatments and More
With its bitter taste and garlic-like smell, neem oil has the ability to act like an all-natural pesticide that deters both insects and diseases. Loaded with nutrients, neem oil is also used in natural skin care products because it contains high … Continue reading Neem Oil for Skin and Plants: How to Use, Benefits and More
The natural skin care industry is one of the fastest-growing markets in beauty. There are plenty of reasons to use natural skin care instead of traditional products, like avoiding potentially harmful synthetic chemicals. Plus, it’s an eco-friendly option. Whether it’s … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know to Start a Natural Skin Care Routine
Gentle cleanser in the morning. “In the morning, I never want to put anything too harsh on my skin as I don’t want to strip the skin of its natural oils. Since I cleanse my skin in the evenings, the … Continue reading A Dermatologist Anti-Aging Skincare Routine For Acne-Prone Skin
What causes cancer? While we definitely don’t know everything that can trigger this disease, what is clear is that more people are dealing with this disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 39.6 percent of men and women will … Continue reading What Causes Cancer? 11 Unexpected Triggers
Sweat and body odor can be caused by several different factors, but using a natural deodorant can help lower the smell that bacteria and sweat give off, despite how they got there in the first place. What Causes Bad Body … Continue reading 5 Natural Deodorant Remedies, Plus Make Your Own
Comedones are flesh-colored acne bumps that are small and typically develop on the chin, forehead or wherever acne occurs. Both blackheads and whiteheads are types of comedones. Some of very tiny and some are considered “giant.” When you run your … Continue reading Comedones: Comedonal Acne Symptoms and Treatments
How do you treat fragrance sensitivity? As explained below, the best way to manage fragrance sensitivities or allergies is to rid your life of as many scented products as possible, especially those made with a multitude of synthetic chemicals, as … Continue reading Fragrance Sensitivity: Allergy Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment
How to choose the best anti-aging eye cream for wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles What makes an eye cream anti-aging? Tara Rao, M.D., a dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group and Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital named … Continue reading 5 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles, Dark Circles and Bags 2021
To help folks find the best razors on the market, we asked 14 men’s-grooming experts — including ten barbers — about their favorites and combed through our archives to find other worthy options recommended to us before. The resulting selection … Continue reading 5 Best Razors for Men 2021
Most women first begin developing menopause symptoms about four years before their last period. Symptoms often continue until about four years after a woman’s last period. A small number of women experience menopause symptoms for up to a decade before … Continue reading Menopause: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More
Newborn hygiene care, including bathing, skin care and changing diapers, is important for your baby’s health and comfort. Bathing and skin care Giving a small, wiggly baby a bath can make a new parent nervous, but by being calm and … Continue reading Newborn Hygiene; Bathing, Skin Care and Changing Diapers
People living with diabetes know that poorly managed blood glucose levels can lead to a variety of health complications, many of which involve problems in the feet. In severe cases, diabetes can lead to loss of feeling in the feet … Continue reading The Best Shoes for Diabetics
These days, there are more to choose from than ever before. Per our previous point, do you want something simple and straightforward that’s going to do its hydrating duties and that’s it? Or do you want a balm with more … Continue reading Top 5 Best Lip Balms For You
There are many different types of skin disorders. Here is a list of 25 with pictures. Warning: graphic images ahead. Acne Commonly located on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back Breakouts on the skin composed of blackheads, whiteheads, … Continue reading Skin Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
Although nail clipping seems pretty straightforward, there are some important steps you should follow to ensure a healthy cut. To properly trim your nails, dermatologists recommend the following tips: Soften the nails. The best time to trim your nails is … Continue reading How to Trim Your Nails Properly
I’ll be the first to say it: I can’t stand shaving. I literally always end up with little cuts and razor bumps—it’s the worst. That means I’ve tried basically every hair removal method out there, from waxing to sugaring. The … Continue reading 10 Best Hair Removal Creams That Won’t Burn Skin 2020
It can be overwhelming when you have more than just one shave product to choose from. So we turned to Dove Men+Care grooming expert Dr. Allan Peterkin for his opinion: “Half of men in the U.S. acknowledge that as they … Continue reading Difference Between Shaving Gel and Shaving Foam
Have you heard of sugaring? While sugar seems to get all the heat these days, sugaring has been used by Egyptian and Greek women for centuries. Sugaring, or sugar wax, is applied to the skin and removed, taking the hair along … Continue reading Sugar Wax: DIY Recipe for Smooth Skin
If you regularly soak and cook rice at home, you probably throw away the leftover “rice water” once you’re done. But believe it or not, rice water, the milky liquid leftover when you soak rice for several hours, offers a … Continue reading Rice Water for Hair and Skin: Benefits and How to Make It
Everyone experiences occasional aches and pains. In fact, sudden pain is an important reaction of the nervous system that helps alert you to possible injury. When an injury occurs, pain signals travel from the injured area up your spinal cord … Continue reading Referred Pain: Common Areas and What It Means
Acne is a common skin disease that affects an estimated 85% of people at some point in their lives. Symptoms include pesky pimples that can be frustrating and difficult to get rid of. While conventional treatments can get rid of … Continue reading 4 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Pimples as Fast as Possible
With any skin condition, keeping your skin flare-up free tends to be a bit challenging—especially if you have a condition like psoriasis. Trying new products like a lotion can make your current outbreak more inflamed or, when you seem to … Continue reading 12 Dermatologist-Approved Lotions For Psoriasis Flare-Ups
This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. You can get laser skin tightening done just about … Continue reading Laser Skin Tightening – Benefits, Cost, and Downtime
Dermatologists prescribe products to their patients all day long, but have you ever wondered which ones they personally use? Welcome to Derm Diaries, a series where dermatologists share their skin woes—and solutions—so you can steal secrets from their skincare routines. … Continue reading How To Treat Acne-Prone Skin, According To A Dermatologist
When it comes to the organs you know you’re supposed to monitor, your heart, brain, and colon probably jump to the top of your mind. Your pancreas? Not so much. But the late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek brought some much … Continue reading Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms – 8 Surprising Signs Men Should Know
We do it every day, several times a day, but how much do you really think about your pee and whether or not it’s normal? Your pee color and frequency can actually be pretty telling — indicating your hydration levels … Continue reading What Your Urine Color Means for Your Health
According to findings from one study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), women living in the U.S use an average of 12 beauty products every day, containing nearly 200 chemicals, and it’s not always easy to know exactly what … Continue reading California Bans Chemicals in Beauty Products
You may not be aware of it, but mold is probably affecting your health. So even if it’s not on your mind, “how to detox your body from mold” should be something we all need to be asking. Even if … Continue reading Detox Your Body from Mold and Hidden Dangers
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It is the major component of connective tissues that make up several body parts, including tendons, ligaments, skin, and muscles. Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure … Continue reading Top 6 Benefits of Taking Collagen Supplements
To fill this void, new brands specifically targeting men of color are on the rise, many of them with Black founders themselves, with the goal of not only addressing the specific problems these men face, but also educating and making … Continue reading Do Men of Color Need Special Skincare Products for Dark Skin?
A must-have product in our skin-care arsenal (read: soft, hydrated and smooth skin). Whether we’re targeting ashy elbows, dehydrated legs or rough skin patches around the body, slathering on a moisturizing cream is key to getting and maintaining silky skin. … Continue reading The Best Time to Apply Body Lotion
If you could get the support you needed to fight bacteria from a natural resource, why wouldn’t you? Interestingly, most prescription medicines are actually modeled after essential oils derived from plants, and whenever possible, I suggest opting for a natural approach … Continue reading Top 4 Antibacterial Essential Oils to Fight Bacteria
The skincare industry is always buzzing with new ingredients. Some commonly known and accepted, others, well, a bit weird and intriguing to say the least. One of the latest ingredients to take the skincare world by storm: Snail mucin. When … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Snail Mucin Benefits For Skin
Do you ever experience any of these health issues? Exhaustion Cravings for sweets Bad breath White coating on tongue Brain fog Hormone imbalance Joint pain Loss of sex drive Chronic sinus and allergy issues Digestive problems (gas and bloating) Weak … Continue reading Candida Symptoms, Causes, Plus 3 Steps to Treat Naturally
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