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It's an unavoidable fact that our skin will age with time; however, there are many natural approaches we can take to help protect it and slow the aging process. From eating a well-balanced diet to getting enough sleep to avoiding harmful skin care ingredients and more, you can keep your skin healthy and looking its best!Eat a Well-Balanced DietOur skin cells are produced from the nutrients we obtain from food and beverages, so it makes sense that...

Now that it's summertime, you may be using sunscreen more frequently. It probably comes as no surprise that some sunscreens are more effective than others. But you may not be aware that your sunscreen might not be protecting you from all types of UV damage- even if it IS preventing you from getting burned. How UV Rays Affect Your SkinThere are two main types of ultraviolet rays: UVB and UVA. UVB rays generally only penetrate the outer layers...

Aloe vera is one of about 500 species of aloe plants. A short-stemmed succulent, aloe vera grows in dry climates. Over 75 potentially active compounds have been identified in this plant, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, hormones, and enzymes. These nutrients make aloe vera excellent for healing and maintaining healthy skin. Here are five ways it can be used to enhance your skin's health.1. Treatment of Burns a...

Clove essential oil has a warm, spicy-sweet aroma. It comes from the clove plant, which is indigenous to India and Indonesia. The leaves, stems, and buds of the clove plant can all be used to produce the oil. However, clove oil derived from the bud is most commonly used in aromatherapy and skin care; oil produced from the stems and leaves of the plant have stronger chemical compositions and are therefore more likely to cause irritation. Verefina...

Sunscreen is an important tool for protecting the skin from the sun’s powerful rays. But finding one that is safe and effective can be surprisingly difficult and confusing, partly because there is disagreement about whether or not particular ingredients are safe. So I will try to provide an overview of some of the major concerns related to various sunscreen ingredients.There are two basic types of active ingredients in sunscreens: chemical and ph...