Natural Dry Skin Care

You can get natural dry skin care the easy way by using fruits you have at home, like apples, blueberries, bananas, avocados, lemon, olive oil, and strawberries, to name a few. For a list of some items you can use from your pantry and highlights of their benefits, see: Skin care from the pantry

Shea butter is made from the nuts of the Shea tree. Shea butter can assist with dry skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and cracked and flaky skin. It’s found in a number of cosmetic products and is known for its ability to moisturize and soothe. I’ve ordered some Shea butter and […]

Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years. It’s known as the “lily of the desert” because Arabs used it to protect themselves from sunburn. More recently aloe vera has been used to prevent radiation burns during radiation therapy.
Aloe vera helps wounds heal. When a piece of the plant is cut […]

Jerrick looks at natural skin care products and why they’re better. He explains how using manufactured skin care products can cause adverse effects like allergies and irritation. Natural skin care ingredients, like retinol, vitamin c, dimethylaminoethanol, and alpha lipoic acid can cause a noticeable difference in your skin.
Natural Skin Care Products: An Overview

Honey - it’s very sweet and thick - and has some benefits, like being able to attract and retain water. Because of its properties, it’s used in a variety of skin care products, but remember not to have too much of any single thing. Moderation is better.
by Sharon Hopkins
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Olive oil isn’t just tasty but healthy. A post from Essex Organics states some of the health benefits of olive oil. Some of the health benefits include lowering the risk of heart disease, lowering the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol, and speeding healing. With regards to dry skin, olive oil can be […]

I don’t think I’ve had mangosteen before, which is a purple tropical fruit. Mangosteen has a hard rind and a cream-coloured juicy flesh. Apparently it tastes like a peach or pineapple, or a grape-apple combination. It’s prized for its flavour and in Asia is sometimes known as the queen of fruits.
By Kevin […]

I use extra virgin olive oil for my hands and arms. It has been used for a long time, unlike some other ingredients. Keep in mind that the oil on your hands and get on other surfaces. For example, you could be oiling your mouse pad when using your mouse.
By Teresa Bacon
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Glycerin, or glycerol, is a thick, sticky, colourless liquid that absorbs water from the air. Glycerin is commonly used in skin care products because it softens the skin and attracts water. glycerol also makes skin look and function better by helping skin cells mature properly.
Glycerin may have therapeutic value as well as it […]

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin known for its antioxidant properties. Because it’s an antioxidant, it can neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules, and is popular in skin care products. Vitamin E comes in different forms: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocopherols are mainly used in skin care products.
How can vitamin E aid in […]