Natural Dry Skin Care

Shea butter originates from the fruit of the karite tree in Africa. Shea butter has traditionally been used as a hair and skin balm there. Now, shea butter is quickly becoming a popular ingredient for fighting skin problems. It naturally contains vitamins A, E, and F. Shea butter also contains fatty acids that help moisturize [...]

Winter can be extremely cold and contribute to dry skin. Alisha gives some strategies for winter skin care. Her tips include using a humidifier, drinking plenty of water, taking quick, warm showers, and using sunscreen. I, however, disagree with using sunscreen. Sunscreen contains chemicals that have not been fully studied for their potentially toxic effects. [...]

Skin creams can harm, especially if they’re using ingredients we can’t pronounce, like Imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea. But even ingredients that sound simpler like synthetic colors may be harmful. Creams can actually provide the opposite effect of what you intended, so carefully choose one that contains natural ingredients. Also, according to Gabe, pick one [...]

Aloe Vera can be used to soothe burns and relieve inflammation. I have used Aloe Vera fresh from the plant and it feels similar to water, but stickier and gel-like. It quickly gets absorbed into my skin. Here’s an article on Aloe Vera skin care recipes, including masks, a body lotion, and more. By Kevin [...]

You may be thinking that you can just put any type of cream onto your skin. But what you put on your skin can get absorbed by your bloodstream. Be mindful of the ingredients found in skin care products you use. Here’s an article that tells you which ingredients you should look for and which [...]