Vitamin A can be obtained from your diet, supplements and topical creams! Let’s discover the beauty benefits of Vitamin A for your skin, hair and more! One of the most important nutrients that the body needs to function well is Vitamin A. It is made up of a group of compounds with similar properties including retinol, retinoic acid, retinal and beta carotene. Retinol, retinoic acid and retinal are obtained from animal food sources such as liver, eggs and milk while beta carotene is got from plant sources including fruits and vegetable like carrots, sweet potatoes, papaya, squash, pumpkin, apricots, Continue Reading
Aloe Vera on Scalp Psoriasis | Does it Work?
Did you know that you can get great relief by using aloe vera on scalp psoriasis? Learn how to make a DIY soothing treatment for scalp psoriasis using aloe vera and other natural ingredients. Scalp Psoriasis Is Not the Same as Dandruff! Scalp psoriasis may look just like severe dandruff but it is just not the same. That’s why anti-dandruff shampoos just won’t work! They may work in the short run but they actually irritate the scalp more and aggravate psoriasis on the scalp. Psoriasis is a surprising common skin condition that affects more than 7 million people in the United States. The root cause of Continue Reading
DIY Beeswax Lip Balm with Honey
Making your own DIY beeswax lip balm is simpler than you think! This recipe is extra sweet thanks to honey and will leave your lips feeling soft and cushiony thanks to the coconut oil! What is Beeswax and Why Do I Need It In My Lip Balm? Beeswax is a popular ingredient in many homemade lip balm recipes. As the name suggest, beeswax is made by bees through a process of converting pollen from flowers into wax. Bees use this wax to make honeycombs. Beeswax is harvested and used to make eco-friendly candles and polishes, as well as in products like creams, salves and balms. Homemade lip balms can be made Continue Reading
Castor Oil and Eyebrow Growth | Why it Works + How to Use
Do you have sparse eyebrows and want those thick, dark eyebrows that everyone envies? Castor oil could be your answer. Discover the relationship between castor oil and eyebrow growth, why it works, how to use it and more! Castor Oil and Eyebrow Growth | Why it Works The reason why castor oil WORKS is because it contains a special and unique compound called rinoleic acid. Found only in the castor bean, rinoleic acid has a special molecular structure and contains many therapeutic properties that can help hair grow. Rinoleic acid is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling, Continue Reading
Homemade Healing Lip Salve Recipe
Give your lips some special loving care by making your own nourishing cream using this easy lip salve recipe! What is a Lip Salve? A salve is a multi-purpose waxy and solid cream with medicinal properties that is used to moisturize, nourish and heal the skin. It can be used on any part of the skin, including on minor burns, rashes, skin irritations, bug bites and chapped lips. A lip salve is one that is specially designed to cater to the needs of the skin on the lips, which is different from the skin on the rest of the body. Lips salves also help to heal cold sores, hives and rashes on the lips. How to Continue Reading