The best advice I can offer on how to properly care for a new tattoo is NOT TO USE LOTION ON A FRESH TATTOO! Most tattoo artists advise their clients to use a rich ointment for the first few days of healing, followed by unscented, colorless lotions to keep the skin moisturized, protected, and prevent…
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which skin cells on certain parts of the body are produced much more rapidly than normal, up to ten times faster, causing a build up on the surface of ugly scaly patches, most commonly on the elbows or knees. These can be unsightly and painful….
After undergoing years of damage from exposure to the sun and tanning booths, men and women find their skin has become blotchy, wrinkled, or leathery. Chemical peels can remove this build-up of dead skin and stimulate the regeneration process to reveal fresher, healthier skin. Below are 5 FAQs about home chemical peels. What is a…
Low dose naltrexone has recently garnered attention as a possible treatment for autoimmune diseases, neurological conditions, cancer and some other illnesses. Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist, which means that it blocks opioid receptors in the brain and thus eliminates the feeling of pleasure caused by e.g. drinking alcohol, because our endogenous opioids (endorphins) cannot bind…
The Best in Skin Care Today skin care is taken to a new level, and many people consider herbal care to be the best choice when considering natural skin care. These natural products provide revitalizing nutrients and anti-oxidants that help keep your skin beautiful and ageless. Herbal products contain natural herbs, often with no added…
Photofacial skin care treatments, also called IPL, short for Intense Pulsed Light, are very effective, no down time, safe methods for removing pigment, or brown spots, and excess or broken blood vessels from the facial skin. Browns spots, broken blood vessels around the nose, chin and cheeks are classic signs of sun damage and aging…
Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a fluid (a sclerosant) directly into a diseased vessel in order to cause irreversible damage to the vessel, while avoiding damage to normal collateral vessels and surrounding tissues. After an injection, the damaged vessel becomes non-functional and gradually fades away. Though sclerotherapy has several applications, such as treatment of small…
Exfoliation involves the use of a body scrub to remove dead skin cells that cause your skin to look rough, wrinkly, dry, and patchy. How to Use Scrubs to Exfoliate Skin (Instructions) Select a Scrub that Includes Healthy Ingredients Take a Bath or Shower first (Yes, you can use soap before applying the scrub). Then,…
Good, all purpose essential oils for skin care include lavender, sandlewood, geranium, and patchouli, plus numerous others depending on your skin type. All skin types benefit from a regular moisturizer. Jojoba oil is an excellent oil for the face, as it has collagen and elastin-like properties and is readily absorbed. It is not a true…
Moles are nothing but tiny growths that appear on the skin, as a result of melanocytes which are the cells responsible for producing pigment in the skin. In general there are mainly two types of moles, Common acquired Nevi and Congenital Nevi. We can take a look at each one of them in adequate detail….
