By Cynthia Wren
Growing healthy hair is not an overnight process, especially if you have to repair damage. However, by incorporating good hair-care habits, you can obtain hair that is strong and shiny and much more able to cope with the stress put on by styling products and tools. Although they tend to be more expensive, salon products comprise purer ingredients than those bought in a store. Many store products ...
By Clark Sarullo
Stress causes immense wear and tear on the entire body. Not only is it linked to disease, high blood pressure, stomach problems and skin damage, it can also cause hair loss. Certain techniques, supplements, shampoos, juices and treatments can prevent and restore hair loss caused by stress. Lay back on a slant bench and massage the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows blood to flow to the...
By Ysabel Doran
Vitamins are the latest and perhaps most exciting preventive treatment for skin cancer. Studies indicate that vitamins C and E as well as selenium, have the potential to not only prevent the sun damage that causes skin cancer, but also reverse it in some cases. This knowledge may someday help to reduce the one million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year. However, ...
By Cicely Richard
Acne is a condition commonly associated with adolescence; however, it can occur at any age. Many people associate acne with the red, pus-filled eruptions that breakout on the face. Yet, there are different types of acne that individuals can suffer. Some are mild, while others are severe and can cause irreparable skin damage. These two different types of acne appear on the skin's surface as...
By Rica Lewis
Acne can be humiliating, and even harmful, as severe acne can leave permanent scars on the skin. Mild and moderate acne, however, can be treated with over-the-counter remedies, though the most severe form of acne (cystic acne) should be treated by a dermatologist. There are many facial cleansers sold today that can drastically improve the condition of acne-prone skin. Start by choosing products...