Skin Care Basics

We all know that too much sun exposure can increase your risk of melanoma (skin cancer). We also know that tanning addicts begin to look like leather by the time they are 40. However, there are...

Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties and is a repairer of damaged skin, a deep moisturizer, a skin protector and an anti-aging agent. Vitamin E contains powerful anti-oxidant properties that...

Homemade soaps are great to use for your hands or for hand-washing delicate laundry fabrics. Here are instructions to make your own clove and honey soap at home for your household needs or to...

Original Castile soap was first made from 100 percent olive oil in the Castilla region of Spain in the 13th century. Today, to be considered "Castile," soap must contain at least 80 percent olive...

Almond and vanilla lip balm is a homemade lip balm made of natural ingredients easily purchased in a health food store or online. Almond and vanilla lip balm helps soothe cracked, chapped lips,...

Peppermint and cypress lotion is a simple, easy-to-make homemade lotion that revives and rejuvenates dry, tired-looking skin. Homemade cosmetics and skin care products have many benefits over...

Almond and lavender face cream is a simple homemade product that uses high-quality, easy-to-find ingredients to make a night cream that is good for all skin types. Making your own face cream can...

Carrot and chamomile body lotion is a simple, easy-to-make homemade skin care product that is ideal for the skin after prolonged exposure to the sun. Providing essential oils and nutrients to...

Homemade avocado and patchouli body lotion helps to keep skin soft and healthy. It is suited for all skin types, but it is particularly useful to dry skin. There are other benefits to homemade...

Jasmine and bergamot hand lotion is a simple, easy-to-prepare homemade hand lotion that is ideal for soothing and replenishing dry hands during the cold fall and winter months. Homemade cosmetics...

Natural personal care products are becoming increasingly popular. Natural soaps infused with essential oils offer skin-improving benefits. One of these types of soap is tea tree soap, widely...

Enlarged and broken capillaries on the face are a common problem can be frustrating to treat. Before attempting laser removal or other cosmetic procedures, try using a few natural remedies and...

Cocoa butter and rose face cream is a simple, easy to make skin-care product that will help heal damaged skin, particularly during the fall and winter months when cold winds and central heating...

Almond and rose cold cream is a simple cream to make at home, using common ingredients that can be found in any health food store or easily ordered online. Almond and rose cold cream is an...

There are many reasons why individuals get stretch marks on their bodies. Some of those reasons include; pregnancy, sudden weight gain and growth spurts. Nobody enjoy having red and purple looking...

Tea tree oil lemon foot balm is a simple, easy to make foot care remedy that will help soothe and soften rough or cracked heels and other damaged areas of the feet. Making your own skin care...

Making a purifying green tea face mask is a simple process. Homemade skin care treatments cost much less than spa trips or commercially available products, which often contain harmful and...

Rosemary and peppermint foot scrub is an easy, homemade foot care product. Many commercial products cost much more than homemade remedies and contain unnecessary additives used to stabilize the...

Shea butter and lemon balm hand cream is a very simple, easy to make homemade skin care product. Making your own skin care products can save you quite a bit of money over buying expensive...

Rosemary lavender facial cleanser is very simple to make at home, and there are numerous benefits to making your own homemade skin care products. Make your own facial cleanser will save you a lot...

Many lotions and creams are predominately made of water. The moisture they provide is quickly absorbed into the skin. Another key ingredient is oil. The most ideal lotions contain oil that fights...

Water softener pellets are made from evaporated sea salt and are used to soften water that is high in calcium and magnesium. Fragrance oil can be used with water softener pellets to make bath...

Sun tan products can be pricey and promise all sort of protection from the sun. However, the best suntan lotions protect your skin from UVA radiation. Plant produced lotions rich in vitamin E will...

The formation of scars is due to the skin trying to repair itself after a trauma or injury. The fibrous scar tissue is easily distinguished because the scar cells are of a lesser quality and...

Everyone wants a great tan. But basking in the sun without some kind of sun protection lubricant can age your skin and add wrinkles to your face. Harmful UV rays can even cause skin cancer. If...

This is an easy guide for how to make your own stretch mark cream

This mud face mask is perfect for any skin type, but works especially well with oily skin. This mud face mask helps to cleanse the pores and remove build up and excess oil, while gently softening...

Expensive skin care products promise us that if we spend gobs of money, we'll not only look more beautiful than a fashion model, but we'll also turn back the hands of time. Sorry to say, but it's...

Rosemary and raw honey hair conditioner is a simple, easy to make homemade hair care product that can help keep your hair healthy, shiny and soft. Making homemade cosmetics can also save money...

Ginger and apricot skin crème is a very simple product to make at home, and there are several reasons to make your own cosmetics and skin care products at home. Making your skin crème...

Peach hand lotion is a very simple skin care product to make, and the reasons for making homemade skin care products and cosmetics are two-fold. Commercial skin care products are often costly, as...

Rosehip oil is an essential oil derived from the seeds of the rosehip, a fig-shaped fruit that develops from some types of roses. This oil contains fatty acids and vitamin A, both of which work to...

This anti-cellulite body scrub treatment not only helps to gently exfoliate the skin, it also helps to both get rid of cellulite and prevent future cellulite. I suggest using this anti-cellulite...

This natural hand moisturizing cream helps to moisturize the skin and helps protect the skin from the elements and harsh weather. I suggest using this hand moisturizing cream in replace of your...

The purpose of tanning lotion is to stimulate your skin's production of melanin in the subcutaneous layer of the skin, while deep nourishing and moisturizing your skin so that it is more receptive...

Dry skin is something that everyone will experience at least once in their life, but many people suffer from dry skin on a daily basis. Below are some tips to help prevent and cure your dry skin...

When you're spending any significant amount of time outdoors under the sun, you need to take proper measures to protect your skin from harmful rays. Unfortunately, sunscreen can be expensive,...

This is a tip I learned as a teen. I've used it for all of my teen years as well as adult life. It is simple. It only takes afew minutes.Inexpensive.Anyone with dry skin can do this.Teens,men,and...

This balm treatment helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite, and also helps to prevent future cellulite. This cellulite treatment works especially well on the butt and thigh area, but can be...

Cedar oil is most commonly used as a natural, non-toxic insect repellent and air freshener. Insects such as mosquitoes that are attracted by odors find their octopamine receptors disrupted and...

A soft skin milk bath is ideal for those days that your body begs for a good relaxing soak. On those rough days there is nothing like stepping into a soothing homemade skin milk bath. This is...

A mole can appear on almost any part of the body, but the most difficult to hide are moles on the face. Sometimes a mole can be viewed as a distinguishing mark, making you stand out in a good way....

This facial toner is perfect for mature skin or aging skin, though it is gentle enough to be used on any skin type. This facial toner does not dry out the skin, and gently cleanses the skin while...

This gentle facial mask helps to exfoliate the outter layer of skin, helping to restore the skins natural color and leaving the skin with a gentle glow. This facial mask for dull skin also helps...

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged. This massage oil treatment helps to reduce the appearance of varicose veins over time, while also helping to relieve some of the symptoms of...

This moisturizing body cream takes advantage of the moisturizing and skin softening properties of avocado and its natural oil. This moisturizing body cream is perfect for any skin type, including...

This natural moisturizing night cream helps to moisturize dry skin overnight and is gentle enough for any skin type, but works especially well as a pick me up for dry or normal skin. I suggest...

This face cleanser is gentle enough to be used seperately from your regular skin care regimen to help remove excess oil, or dirt. You can use this treatment daily to help get rid of excess oil, or...

Body oil makes skin appear lustrous and supple while giving the skin much needed moisture. Along with adding moisture and sheen, most body oils are free of the sometimes abrasive chemicals used in...

This body firming lotion helps to firm up the body and skin. It not only can help to reduce cellulite, but also helps to prevent future cellulite. I suggest using this body firming lotion daily...