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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]