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Acne Vulgaris: What is Happening To My Face?
Acne Vulgaris is something nearly everyone suffers at one time or another. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a huge red pimple on the tip of your nose the day of a big date, or gone into a meeting hoping no one noticed the dark clogged pores...
Health - Avoiding Reactions To Beauty Products
Avoiding Allergic Reactions to Beauty Products
How many times have you bought a new cosmetic, fragrance or
beauty product and found that it either irritated you or caused
you to have an allergic reaction. Most people have had some kind
of...
Indoor Tanning Versus Outdoor Tanning
The benefits of indoor tanning versus outdoor tanning are widely discussed in the cosmetic and health industries. It is ultimately up to you to decide which method is healthy and convenient for you. When you visit an indoor tanning facility,...
Laser Eye Surgery – Will Insurance Pay? Determining the Medical Necessity of “Cosmetic” Treatments
Eye wear may be a fashion accessory, but when you depend on it for seeing the world, it’s a lot more. Today, many people are turning to refractive laser eye surgery, such as Lasik surgery, to improve their vision. However, this high-cost surgery...
Read Your Labels
The skin is the largest human organ. It acts as a protective barrier, eliminates waste and toxins from the body, and is an important part of the body's immune system.
Given its vital role, it is important to be aware of potential threats to this...
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Soothing The Itch - Natural Remedies For Itchy Skin
Has your scalp or skin ever been uncomfortably itchy? Do you know someone who has an itchy scalp or itchy skin? Itching can cause extreme misery for the sufferer, however many causes of itchiness can be solved with simple remedies. There are many reasons why the scalp or skin may be irritated. So before you seek a dermatologist’s help, ask yourself the following:
1)Are you using a shampoo or shower gel made from detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate? Although these detergents lather wonderfully they can dry your scalp or skin out to the point of being extremely itchy. Consider switching to a natural soap-based liquid or bar cleanser, or try making your own cleansers yourself. Natural soaps are much kinder to the skin and scalp because they are made from vegetable oils instead of petroleum derivatives.
2)Is your laundry detergent making your skin itch? Laundry detergents are made from harsh cleansers and they are so strong that some of the residue may be left on your clothes even after the rinse cycle. When you dry your clothes, that laundry detergent residue is left on them. When you wear your clothes the laundry detergent residue comes into contact with your skin. As an alternative try a natural laundry
powder available at health food stores or make your own soap, grate it, and use it as a natural laundry powder.
3)Are you suffering from allergic reactions to one or more food items? Commercially prepared foods contain many different ingredients which can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Try changing your diet by eliminating one food item at a time and see if this helps.
4)Has your skin come into contact with a bacteria or fungus that could cause itching (like athlete’s foot)? Try applying tea tree oil, or a product containing tea tree oil to the spot that is irritated. According to Dr. Ruth Winter, M.S., author of A Consumer’s Dictionary Of Cosmetic Ingredients, tea tree oil is “eleven to 13 times stronger than carbolic acid” and is non-toxic to the skin.
5) Are you suffering from bug bites? Bites from mosquitos and other insects usually swell and cause intense itching. Try applying several drops of lavender essential oil directly on the bug bite itself to soothe the itching.
About the Author
Ololade Franklin publishes Making Good Scents(TM) a newsletter for people who want to make their own skin and hair care products. For more information about Making Good Scents(TM) visit http://www.MakingGoodScents.com
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