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Honey and Cinnamon for pimples
Colloidal Silver sprayed on skin right after sun exposure and several times per day will protect skin from excessive burning...
Although noone really knowns what the cause of eczema is, some people do experience the worsening of symptoms during summer months. Learn more about eczema summer skin care and how to aleviate some of its worst symptoms.
There are many different symptoms of a yeast infection. How to know you have a yeast infection? Read more.
Causes of yeast infection are numerous. Read about the most common ones.
Eczema summer skin care gives you 6 excellent tips on how to prevent and diminish the flair ups during the hot summers.
Preventing oily skin from turning into acne.
Oily skin treatment using all natural ingredients.
Dry skin care using all natural ingredients.
Red bumps on the skin and on the face are one of the types of acne. Find out about the ways to prevent and get rid of red bumps.
Razor burn appears quite often, but there are 7 simple tips that can help you avoid and prevent it.
Eczema - An overview of prevention, causes, symptoms, treatments, types, and home remedies.
Causes of eczema are many, and can range from hereditary factors to the environmental ones.
Eczema treatments - learn about the eczema treatments available and things you can do to prevent or reduce this condition.
Atopic dermatitis is one of the types of dermatitis. Learn about its prevention, symptoms, and treatments.
Allergic contact dermatitis is a kind of eczema that shows up as a manifestation of body's reaction to an allergen of some kind.
Dermatitis seborrheic is a condition caused by the overproduction of oil glands. One of its forms is a cradle cap, condition affecting infants.
Dyshidriotic eczema affects mostly hands and feet.
Baby eczema the type of eczema manifested by itching and redness.
Wart treatment does not have to involve pain or expensive over the counter medications. You might be surprised at what can be used as a wart treatment and how well it takes care of the problem.
On the same page, you will find another recipe sent to us by our reader Tooma, that involves onion and vinegar.
Cause of acne - what causes them and how to treat them.
Ringworm (tinea) infection - ringworm symptoms and ways to treat it.
Ingrown hair prevention why treat the problem of ingrown hair when it can be easily prevented?
Ingrown hair removal - a simple and effective approach to ingrown hair removal and treatment.
Ingrown pubic hair - six tips you should know.
Candy sent us an insect bites healing balm that is based on beeswax, petroleum and essential oils. It helps reduce redness and swelling caused by the insect bites.
Affecting almost 90% of women during pregnancy, stretch marks can never be completely removed. There are however, natural ways and ingredients that can be used to prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Home remedy for earache was sent to us by our reader Kim. This remedy is not the usual remedy we post but it is simple and effective.
Red eye remedies gives you a few easy tips to treat eye redness.
Natural remedy for yeast infection is a cheap and effective way to fight this infection.
More home remedies for yeast infections
Our reader, Anne-Marie, sent us a wart-remedy that uses a Thuja tree cream and lemon essential oil for best effects.
A great list of herbs and plants commonly used in preparation of home remedies
4 natural sunburn home remedies
Aloe vera use in natural skin care.
Home remedy for pimples offers you a simple home remedy for pimples and two other recipes for oily skin. Tips for keeping an oily skin type clean and pimples-free.
How to get rid of pimples - tips for overnight cure.
Home remedy for razor burn gives you several natural ingredients you could use to stop and reduce the redness and itchiness of a razor burn.
Foot corn is easily prevented and treated.
Raw, cold nose is a side effect of a cold. Learn the tips that can help you easily prevent it.
Clear acne using all natural ingredients.
Back acne treatment that provide treatment and relief.
Cold sore remedy - choose one of the cold sore remedies offered to prevent and reduce the herpes virus cold sore (fever blister).
Dandruff home remedy offers you a few easy to make home remedies for dandruff.
Home face masks that target acne - three easy recipes that prevent and heal acne.
Dark circles under eyes tells you about the causes and home remedies for dark circles under eyes.
Head lice and head lice treatment - shampoos and lotions you can prepare at home to easily remove head lice and nits.
Garlic based hair loss remedy that helped me when I experienced a hair loss problem during some stressful times in my life.
Ringworm home remedies that are not harmful and have great efficiency in treating ring worm.
Athlete's foot home remedies talks about causes and symptoms of the infection, and teaches you how to prepare athlete's foot remedies that easily stop and clear out the ongoing infection.
Bee sting remedy is a recipe that almost instantly soothes the bee sting spot.
Home remedy for mosquito bites shows you some simple techniques that help repell insects and relieve the itching and swelling after the bite.
Sunburn home remedy you can use before exposure to sun, in order to prevent sunburn. Prepare a recipe that cools the skin down after excessive suntanning. You can also find a very useful tool on this page, free suncare calculator to help you calculate your safe sun tanning time.
Puffy eyes might be one of the easiest skin "flaws" to correct. Learn how.
Home remedies for acne offers you some easy recipes you can use to treat acne prone skin problem you might be experiencing.
Deer tick bite - symptoms you should recognize and treat.
Tick removal - efficiently remove the tick and apply treatment.
Babies are also affected by a yeast infection. Learn the common symptoms of it and the best ways to prevent it from appearing.
Diaper rash is a common skin condition found in almost all babies at one point. Learn what the causes are, treatment available, and home remedies you can make yourself to soothe the baby's skin and stop the irritation.
Natural baby wipes recipes are a good way to prevent skin irritation and diaper rash and soothe the ongoing irritation. Here you will find numerous recipes to choose from.
Cradle cap usually appears within the first three months. It might look bad, but it is easily treated using the cradle cap remedies.
Baby eczema affects up to 20% of all American babies. Find out what causes this condition, and what you can do to help your baby get better.
Fair and glowy skin facial mask
Dry and combination skin face mask
Jojoba winter facial sent to us by Sarah, introduces a recipe that first opens up the pores and then allows the jojoba oil to penetrate the skin.
Most of the usual facial steams are there to open up the clogged pores. This facial steam targets three common skin problems: acne, aging and oily skin.
Yumoke and Lily sent us a couple of recipes for an antiseptic facial toner that is to be used if the infection is ongoing.
Purifying mask recipe sent to us by Pat is a great way to invigorate and freshen up tired skin.
Blemishes are the result of acne, whiteheads and often pimples. Using natural ingredients, a blemish mask helps with skin discoloration caused by the blemish.
An excellent source of protein and starch, this protein mask sent to us by Farah, prevents inflammation and nourishes the skin.
Gram flour face mask sent by Vijay.
Fight aging the natural way! Pat reveals a home facial recipe.
Filled with fantastic ingredients, Cleopatra face mask is a perfect example of a easy to make yet potent skin care recipe. Sent to us by Waheed.
Sandalwood mask sent to us by Satvir, is based on sandalwood powder, an ingredient known as a potent emolient and antiseptic.
You will need a total of 2 ingredients for this great anti aging mask recipe.
Full of potassium,apple based anti wrinkle cream traps skin's moisture keeping the natural glow.
Glow face mask is a recipe sent to us by our reader Jayneeta. Learn about the benefit of turmeric and how to restore the glow of your skin.
Why not take advantage of cheap fruit and use it as a part of the summer fruit skin care? Affordable, effective, and natural.
Stay ahead of summer and apply these Post summer skin care tips.More great summer fruit skin care tips. Take advantage of fresh fruit and learn how to use them in order to keep the skin healthy and hydrated.
Sent to us by Tooma, yeast facial mask for oily skin is a great example of simple to prepare yet very effective facial mask recipe.
Facial massage gives you a step by step explanation on how to perform facial massage for best possible results.
Three great and most importantly simple oily skin face mask recipes sent to us by Shazia.
You need only 1 ingredient to prepare a quick oily face mask. Read the tip Phyllis sent us.
If you are prone to picking your face and thus causing its swelling and puffiness, then you need to check out this great tip sent to us by Rachel that will help you reduce face swelling and puffiness.
Another great mask sent to us by Palak: Dry and sensitive skin mask.
Anti aging cream recipe based on glycerin and honey.
Oatmeal facial care gives you a few recipes not only for facial masks, but also for facial cleanser and scrub.
Organic facial masks offers various recipes for different skin types, with different ingredients and different conditions.
Simple homemade oily skin facial masks
Oily skin facial care: facial masks, cleansers and scrubs
Bright skin facial mask submitted by Dipti.
Oily skin facial toner sent to us by Mary.
Facial exercise is the best kept anti-aging secret. Easy, efficient and free!
Natural ingredients used in homemade facial masks is what makes them so efficient. Learn about different natural ingredients that complement each of the skin types.
Rejuvenating facial mask restores and refreshes the skin's surface.
Exfoliating facial mask not only removes dead skin cells, it makes sure the puffiness and possible redness are prevented while leaving your skin velvety soft.
Nourishing facial mask is filled with vitamins, minerals and oils that the skin needs to stay moisturized, healthy and nourished.
Acne facial mask gives you recipes that use parsley, tea tree oil, and lemon juice, ingredients known to prevent inflammation and reduce the already present one.
Vinegar use in skin care is more than efficient. It ranges from hair rinse to skin care recipes. Find out more...
Vinegar skin recipes cleanse and neutralize the skin. Facial tonics and lotions are a breeze with vinegar. Improves the circulation and closes the dilated pores.
Acne home treatment gives you recipes for three excellent acne masks that reduce the inflammation and fight the ongoing acne.
Dove campaign for real beauty where you can watch a video clip that is a real eye opener as to how "real" beauty is viewed these days and how easy it is to become beautiful when image software is put to work.
Clay masks are the most basic of all skin masks. Highly efficient, they are prepared with mixtures of natural clay and essential oils.
Dry skin around the eyes is no longer a problem with two easy to prepare moisturizers that specifically target the skin around the eyes and work to diminish the appearance of fine lines and crow's feet.
Benefits of honey gives you recipes for easy honey based masks.
Fruit face masks are all based on fruits that are affordable and available year round.
Natural face lift offers you recipes for natural skin care recipes that reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
A facial toner is applied before a hydrating facial mask
Hydrating facial mask based on eggs and coconut oil that gives dry skin all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and hydrated.
Quick homemade facial masks that simplify the skin care process and provide great results
Facial masks is where you can find out what makes home made facial masks so special, and what kind of equipment you will need to prepare them.
Face mask recipe gives you a comprehensive list of all the masks on this website or you can view them individually:
Chocolate face mask recipe is a decadent and guilt free skin care treat that is prepared in minutes and gives your skin a ton of nourishment and hydration.
Avocado facial mask recipe that moisturizes your skin after sun exposure or during harsh weather conditions.
Importance of Retinol (Vitamin A) - why is Retinol so important in skin care and how you can make easy masks that contain it.
Facial masks for each skin type - custom made for each of the skin types: dry, normal, combination, and oily skin.
Aspirin face mask that is rich in acetyl salicylic acid and anti-inflammatory qualities that soothe the skin and stop irritation.
Problem skin type facial mask based on apple and cinnamon and their great antiseptic effect.
Coenzyme-Q-10 Why waste money on expensive skin care products when coenzyme Q 10 is readily available in homemade facial masks?
Gentle facial scrub recipe sent to us by Dawn, is perfect for irritated or skin prone to infections. Gentle and cleansing, it nourishes and leaves your skin healthy and glowing.
Oily skin facial scrub sent to us by Xiomara.
A cleansing facial scrub sent to us by our reader Sasha, contains all the perfect ingredient to remove the dead skin cells and cleanse the face, nourishing it at the same time.
FDA's view on chemical peels and warnings about their detrimental effects on the skin.
Facial peel is a non invasive, non chemical way to remove the dead skin cells. It uses natural ingredients that help smooth out the wrinkles and diminish the appearance of fine lines, while at the same time nousishes and moisturizes your skin.
Facial steams are the easiest way to remove impurities that cause clogged pores. Easy to make clog cleansers that rejuvenate your skin and open up the pores.
Facial exfoliants are an excellent way to cleanse your skin. Learn what they do and how to use them properly.
Facial exfoliant recipes that require only a few minutes of your time to prepare and in return give you long lasting effects.
Dry and tired feet treatment.
Pedicure - What is the secret of great pedicures?
Beach sand foot scrub is one of the most popular scrubs around.
Foot scrub recipes both energizing and relaxing. Perspiration and odor protection recipes.
A herbal foot soak is a wonderful way to relax your weary feet. Maybe your feet need an energy boost after a draining day at work? You'll find recipes for any occasion here.
Homemade foot scrub recipes after giving immersing your feet in a warm, soothing foot soak. Slough off the dead skin sells and let the new, healthy, and smooth skin emerge from underneath.
Both Rabia and Cindy each sent us a good chapped lips remedy. Check them out!
The ultimate lip gloss recipe - Chocolate lip gloss recipe
Sunburn is only one of the possible causes of chapped lips and there are many more. Learn more about them...
Winter lip care gives you some excellent advice on how to protect and nourish your lips during the cold winter time.
Lip care gives you an overview of simple approaches to lip care that you can use every day. What to avoid and what to use, how to prepare the simplest lip exfoliant.
Lip balm recipes explains equipment you will need to prepare them and also gives you explanations of ingredients that are used. Why they are good for your lips and how to combine them.
Lip gloss recipes is the icing on the cake in lip care. Once your lips are moisturized, they are ready for some fashion update. These lip balms are easy to make and nourish your lips.
Free foot massage video - this 7 minutes long video will show you how to apply reflexology's healing techniques when performing foot massage.
Free foot reflexology video clips
The difference between massaging the right and the left foot
Massaging the areas of the lungs and heart
Foot soak is a must before starting a reflexology session
Where to begin with reflexology
Leg massage video clip shows a relaxing leg massage technique.
Discover the wonderful healing properties of a soap massage.
Jenny was so nice to send us a tension relief hand massage technique.
Full body massage is a safe, non-invasive technique that can enhance your physical condition while providing significant healing and health benefits.
Massage oils used in massage therapy gives you an idea of what oils are used in massage therapy and which effects does each oil have.
Massage therapy techniques are numerous. In order to get the best effects that massage can offer, we need to know which massage serves what purpose.
Reflexology - foot massage is what many enjoy after a long, tiring day. Learn how it works and who can have it. A free foot reflexology chart provided to help you visualise the process.
Lemon oil is used as an antiseptic and grease control ingredient in homemade skin care recipes.
Coconut oil acts as a moisturizer and it is widely used to treat dry skin, eczema and acne prone skin.
How well do you know aromatherapy essential oils? Take this funaromatherapy quiz to test your knowledge.
If you are looking for ways to boost your energy, invigorate body and mind, and rejuvenate tired skin, then peppermint oil is just what you need.
Olive oil is used as a carrier oil in preparation of skin care recipes. Its use is versatile and can range from nails and cuticle care to facial exfoliants and body scrubs.
Make your own perfume is an article for all of you who like to experiment with and indulge in wonderful properties of essential oils.
Jojoba oil is widely used in skin care recipes and home remedies. Find out more about benefits of jojoba oil.
Lavender oil gives you an overview of skin care recipes and home remedies based on lavender oil.
Lavender essential oil not only benefits the skin, it has healing powers and ability to soothe the mind, alleviate stress and headache, and aid in reduction and overcoming of depression.
Tea tree oil use - learn why tea tree oil is so widely used as an antiseptic, dissinfectant, and antifungal agents. When and how to use it.
Essential oils list is a list of essential oils most commonly used in preparation of skin care recipes.
Carrier oils are used to dilute pure essential oils. What are their properties and how to properly dilute essential oils.
Can you guess which ingredient can be used by itself to slough off dead skin cells? Read about a dry skin rub that does just that. Sent to us by Kayleigh.
Chris shares an oatmeal scrub recipe that explains why oatmeal is so widely used for exfoliation.
Here's a refreshing new recipe, a recipe that unlike many other body scrub recipes, contains white instead of brown sugar. Read about white sugar body scrub sent to us by Lorie.
Rashi shared with us a sandalwood body scrub recipe.
This handmade chocolate soap recipe is not exactly a body scrub, but it is a great way to cleanse the skin and leave it smooth and nourished. Sent to us by our reader Tonya.Shea butter has been known as one of the best emolients (skin softener) out there. Also known for its healing properties, it is used in preparation of protective body care products. Learn more about this amazing ingredient.
Mango body scrub and body butter give a Vitamin A (Retinol) boost to your skin leaving it smooth and soft.
Summer is just around the corner and it is time for some summer skin care tips!
Sugar scrub not only for body, but for face too.
Grapefruit body scrub is a citrusy scrub recipe that leaves you energized and your skin cleansed and refreshed.
Glycerin body scrub recipes exfoliate and moisturize the skin.
Homemade body scrub go beyond the popular brown sugar body scrub and offer you new recipes.
If you are looking to moisturize the skin after a body scrub, apply a moisturizer (body lotion) for best results.
Avocado and apricot kernel oil body scrubs are not as well known as the brown sugar scrub recipe, but are a great choice if you want to exfoliate the dead skin cells and moisturize the skin at the same time.
Body scrubs that exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin of your body.
Body scrub recipes from warm brown sugar to cleansing strawberry.
Another great recipe from Pat. While other body bath recipes mostly target skin's moisture need, this anti aging skin bath specifically deals with aging skin and its needs.
Easy to make fruity bath salt and Epsom salt recipes.
How about adding a twist to your usual bubble bath recipes and prepare a pina colada bath?
Bath ingredients gives you a list of ingredients commonly used in preparation of bubble and body baths, what they do and what kind of an effect you can expect from them.
Detox bath recipe, from our reader Mary.
Sugar based hair remover is a great way to get rid of unwanted hair.
One of the more luxurious bubble bath recipes is a chocolate bubble bath recipe that not only is cheap to prepare, but is an excellent choice if you are looking for a way to moisturize and soften the skin.
Dry and oily skin body oil, specifically formulated for dry and oily skin.
Bath salt recipes help you relieve the muscle ache and soothe the skin.
Herbal body wraps are a great way to detoxify your body and restore the skin's natural glow.
Body care gives you a simple approach to complex topics of body skin care.
Bubble bath recipes - Make your own bubble bath - calming, cold stopping, or energizing bubble bath recipes.
Stress relieving bubble bath recipes - relax your body, your skin, and your mind.
Milk based skin care brings you recipes for well known Cleopatra's milk bath and yogurt based body pack.
Foaming vanilla bubble bath is luscious, luxurious and so easy to prepare.
Body wax provides you with tips and recipes for hair removal body wax kit you can prepare at home.
Honey and yogurt mask for dry hair
Hair Tonic Recipes 2 rosemary based recipes for hair tonic and conditioner sent in by Maria and Jasmin.
Sent to us by Rajni, this lemon based hair spray recipe leaves your hair shiny and oil-free.
Dry hair recipes and masks.
Removing hair dye from skin, especially removing black hair dye can be a time consuming process. There are a few tricks you can use for hair dye removal I personally have used over the years...
Quick hair treatment, a recipe sent to us by Niurka, is just what the title says: quick and super simple. A combination of 3 ingredients you have in your kitchen, leaves the hair and scalp clean and nourished.
Dry hair conditioner sent to us by Emma.
Summer hair care tips for dry hair gives you some excellent advice on summer hair care.
You could always choose to buy a shampoo, but there are homemade recipes that are cheaper to make and all natural. Oily hair shampoo and conditioner target the excess oil that causes the hair to become oily. On the other side, there are dry hair shampoo recipes which restore the moisture and prevent dry, flaky skin of the scalp.
Nourishing hair conditioner is specifically used for dry hair and dry scalp. It has oils that don't leave a greasy residue, but still provide enough moisture for hair to shine and look healthy.
Homemade hair rinse is a perfect way to end the hair care routine, coating the hair shaft, protecting it, and creating larger volume.
Proper intake of biotin can prevent hair loss and induce hair growth, and a biotin shampoo can be easily be prepared at home.
Homemade hair conditioners are a great way to moisturize and nourish your brittle, dry hair.
Hair care - an overview of hair structure, funtions, and hair care tips.
Natural hair care and recipes - easy to make recipes that nourish your hair and brings it back to life.
Tips to keep your nails strong, healthy, and beautiful
Cuticle care is easy when it is based on essential oils recipes.
Brittle nails can be fortified with a few homemade nail strengthening recipes.
Prepare a moisturizing hand cream that leaves the skin of your hands soft and nourished.
Nail care - a step by step approach to healthy and beautiful nails.
Nail biting - there might be ways to stop nail biting.
Home spa how to gives you practical advice on how to create the best home spa environment in your own home.
New home spa treatment recipes - wonderful organic body butters.
Home spa recipes shows you how to spend minimum amount of money to prepare a home spa for yourself or with your partner/girlfriends.
Natural winter skin care offers tips on how to provide the best care to your skin during the winter months and which natural ingredients to use in order to do so.
Natural skin care products - an overview
A quick overview of commonly available skin care products: Retinol, Vitamin C, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE).
Great skin is just a kitchen away
Why it is so easy and effective to prepare and use skin care products you make yourself, at your own convenience.
Skin Type - Do you really know yours?
In order to take care of skin properly, one must understand the skin type. This article gives you an overview of five skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and problem.
Insect Spray Warnings And Alternatives - Find out what insect repellants, bug and mosquito repellants have as major components and how to read and understand the label. Learn about some alternative, natural insect repellants.
Natural skin care products ingredients you should be looking for when deciding to buy natural skin care. Which ingredients they are and what are their benefits.
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