By Therese M. Pope
Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Stick is one of the best and least expensive (under $5) cocoa butter products found on the market. Cocoa butter has natural healing qualities that treats and soothes skin conditions (especially dry skin). Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Stick is primarily applied to stretch marks on the stomach (reduces and fades stretch marks). It can also be used to heal dry, cracked skin...
By Judith Williams
Stretch parts are the ugly aftermath of pregnancy and rapid weight gain. While they are permanent, they can be prevented with home remedies. Stretch marks are caused by sudden and rapid weight gain that stretches skin beyond its elasticity. This occurs often during pregnancy and in people who gain a lot of weight over a short period of time. Stretch marks are tears in the bottom layer of skin...
By Barb Nefer
Cologne can be expensive, so you'll want to store it properly to preserve the scent for as long as possible. While you can't make cologne last forever, you can increase the life of its scent by handling and storing it properly using these steps. Stay away from cheap colognes, which may contain low-quality ingredients. Virtually all colognes contain alcohol, which is a stable ingredient....
By Angela
Stretch marks commonly occur on the body as a result of weight gain or loss, pregnancy or growth spurts in young children. Some medications and improper nutrition can also be a contributor to the appearance of stretch marks on your body. While there is no "fool-proof way" to cover up stretch marks, here are a variety of ways to fade those unwanted stretch marks. Use cocoa butter...
By Jay Wren
Stretch marks are created when the skin expands too quickly because of rapid weight gain. Some of the factors that contribute to stretch marks are puberty, intense muscle building and pregnancy. Although stretch marks can be extremely difficult to get rid of in a short amount of time, there are many home remedies you can use to lessen their appearance while you are working on the long-term fix....
By Alicia Bodine
Making your own perfume is very rewarding. It is also a great option if you just can't find the scent you like at the store. The perfume you make at home can be made at any strength as well, so you don't have to worry about wearing a strong-smelling perfume (unless you want to, of course). The more often you make your own perfume, the better you will get at it. Purchase all of the...
By Maggie Hira
If you're not willing to spend your hard-earned cash on expensive foam soaps, you can try a simple recipe for making your own. It's extremely easy and only requires a few simple ingredients. Boil 2 cups water. Pour a cup of unscented shampoo base into the plastic bottle. Pour hot water over the shampoo base in the plastic bottle, and shake it well. Add almond or lemon extract to give...
By Deborah Cohn
Smile lines are wrinkles that run down from your nose alongside your lips. If you want to get rid of these sometimes very deep lines, there may be no need for expensive cosmetic surgery. You can increase blood flow and improve muscle tone with special facial exercises targeted to reduce the appearance of smile lines. Just follow the simple steps below. Make an "O" shape with your...
By Traci Vandermark
Warts are not only painful and uncomfortable, but they also can be unsightly and, depending on where the warts are, make us want to shy away from people. There are many over-the-counter wart removal medications, but they can be rather expensive. One of the best methods of wart removal is using apple cider vinegar, which is inexpensive and most likely can be found in your kitchen cupboard. This ...
By Maurcia Houck
You know what they look like: ugly red and purplish marks on the surface of your skin. However, did you know that stretch marks are really scars that start at the deepest layers of your dermis that gradually make their way to the surface of your skin? The most common cause of stretch marks is a breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin. Although different things can cause stretch marks,...
By Clark Sarullo
Vitamin E oil has been intensely studied by dermatologists because of its vast benefits to skin. It can be taken as a supplement or applied topically. Vitamin E aids in the protection of cell membranes and speeds the regeneration of damaged tissue from sun, scarring and other irritations. The high content of antioxidants makes it the best skin vitamin known today. When applying Vitamin E oil to...