Commonly found in women in their reproductive years between 20 to 50 years old, melasma often occurs during pregnancy in women with olive or darker skin that are of Hispanic, Asian or Middle Eastern descent, but can occur in anyone. It is a discoloration or hyper-pigmentation of the skin that looks brown, blue gray or…
In fact, the use of vapor rub as a treatment for colds has become so established that many will be surprised to know that it is also used for other purpose such as the treatment of toenail fungus. In using vapor rub for toenail fungus treatment, there are two methods that have been in practice…
Imagine your skin free from impurities. Tired of monthly or daily breakouts, red irritated skin or unsightly scars? But what exactly causes such blemishes? Sometimes simple irritants such as hair products, sprays and gels can clog the pores and be a culprit. However, more commonly hormonal changes result in blemished skin and redness. This happens…
A man has plenty to worry about in terms of the health and appearance of his penis – whether it be concerns about the size and shape, preventing injuries and disease or making sure it is functioning well enough to please himself and his partners. On top of all these worries, many men – even…
A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face which generally involves a variety of skin treatments. This process is normally performed in a beauty salon but at present it has become a common spa treatment. Like many other options available within the beauty industry, the facial also has a long history. Many references are…
My first encounter with acne medicine, if you will, happened when I was twelve. My grandma just spotted a huge, swollen bubble of a zit on my cheek. Ached by the sight of my gruesome facial growth, grandma gestured me over to her medicine cabinet and pleaded, “Put some turpentine on that soar to suck…
