Natural Dry Skin Care

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient and strong antioxidant. Topical vitamin C is very unstable in the presence of oxygen. This makes it difficult to prepare for skin care products, although it is a popular ingredient. It protects against harmful sun exposure by neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin C is also important in [...]

Vitamin A, or retinol, is a fat-soluble, antioxidant vitamin. Fat-soluble means that the excess doses of the vitamin are stored in your fat and can accumulate over time. Vitamin A is widely known for its importance in vision and helping your eyes adjust from bright light to darkness. Did you know it can help treat [...]

Shielding lotions may help those suffering from eczema by locking in moisture and protecting the skin from external irritants. There are a variety of treatments available from lotions and creams to lifestyle modifications. The best treatment is to prevent the triggers which cause flare-ups. This release mentions a number of ways to reduce flare-ups or [...]

This is something about skin care I often overlooked earlier – nourishing our skin from the inside out. I didn’t really notice the connection between diet and skin care. I thought that skin creams and lotions would solve everything. Sure, they can help you nourish your skin from the outside in. But are you also [...]

Not only do coconuts taste great, but they are full of beneficial properties, like the “triple A” – antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Coconut oil is safe for frying and great for the skin. I use coconut oil from Tropical Traditions both for eating and skin application. If you don’t like your coconut oil in a [...]

Take a look at this short, 7 question dry skin quiz. I tried it out and got a 5/7 score. Think you know what dry skin is all about? Take this quiz and scratch your itch to learn more about dry skin. (The answers are located at the end of the quiz.) 1. What is [...]

Where you live can definitely affect the moisturization of your skin. If the air is more humid where you live, your skin will generally be damper. On the other hand, if you live in a less humid area, your skin will tend to be dryer. If humidity drops too low, dry, itchy skin can result. [...]

Omega-3 fatty acids are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) that we need for many health reasons. For example, omega-3s have been known to improve brain function, protect the heart, provide anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-3s can improve symptoms in a wide range of conditions. Most people consume too many omega-6s and not enough omega-3 fatty acids. A lack [...]

If you wash your dishes with an antibacterial soap, it most likely contains triclosan, an antibacterial chemical. Triclosan is good at killing bacteria. However, there are concerns about the chemical itself and also its interaction with chlorinated water. For a safer solution to washing dishes, use a non-toxic soap that has natural products. Mercola.com – [...]

This ITPBusiness feature mentions how hypothyroidism, or low thyroid hormone production, can have a wide range of symptoms , including cold intolerance and dry skin. It can slow down metabolism which reduces sweating. Since sweating is our body’s natural moisturizer, you may experience dry skin if you have a slowed-down thyroid. Read the feature for [...]