Skin Cancer: What to Look For

There are several forms of skin cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and the worst form of skin cancer known as Malignant Melanoma. Let’s discuss what to look for, symptoms, and when you should contact your doctor.
Basal Cell CarcinomaThis is a common form of skin cancer usually caused by over-exposure to the sun. This [...]

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Ground Oat Body Scrub

Ingredients:2 Tablespoons rolled oats ground2 teaspoons brown sugar2 Tablespoons aloe vera1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions:Put rolled oats in blender and blend into a very fine powder. Place oats in small mixing bowl. Add brown sugar and lemon juice. Mix well. Once mixed, add aloe vera and stir into a paste being sure there are no lumps. [...]

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Homemade Lotion Softens Your Skin

Do you have irritated and dry skin? Try this homemade recipe for lotion to soften it up.
Ingredients:1 cup dried chamomile4 Tablespoons honey1 cup milk8 teaspoons wheat germ
Directions:Place milk in small sauce pan on low heaat. Add chamomile and allow to simmer on low for a couple of hours. Pour through a strainer to remove any [...]

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5 Reasons to Use a Sunless Tanner

It is well-known that over-exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause skin cancer. It is also a known fact that tanning beds emit more UV rays than the sun, and are more likely to cause skin cancer, as well. In order to avoid developing skin cancer via sunbathing or tanning beds, here are five [...]

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11 Tips to Help Keep Your Skin in Shape this Summer

While we all have different complexions, summer is a time when we have to be extra careful when exposing our skin to the sun.
Here are tips to keep your skin in shape this summer:

Use Sunscreen – This is the most effective way in which to shield your skin from the sun’s rays. Use SPF30 [...]

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Natural Sunburn Relief

While there are many over the counter topical creams and anti-inflammatory medications you can use to alleviate the pain and soreness associated with sunburn, there are natural sunburn relief products which can relieve the discomfort as well.
Try some of these to get that relief you need:

Aloe Vera, which is used in the treatment of burn [...]

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Treating Your Skin…Naturally

There are thousands of products and treatments available to help improve the quality of your skin, but only a small percentage of these are natural. Most beauty products contain harsh, damaging chemicals. Treatments, like chemical peels and botox, can be scary. On top of it all, we really have no idea what most of these [...]

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