By Ocean Malandra
Coconut oil is pressed from the flesh of the coconut fruit. In India and other Asian countries, people have used coconut oil as both a hair and skin conditioner and protectant. Coconut oil offers certain benefits that makes it one of the best natural oils for skin care. Coconut oil contains a fat compound called lauric acid that has potent antimicrobial action. A study published in the...
By Mike Parker
Laser hair removal is a cosmetic medical procedure that removes hair through the focused application of laser light. This procedure works by passing a laser beam through the skin to the hair follicle. The intense heat from the laser obliterates the hair follicle. According to the Mayo Clinic, this procedure dramatically slows the regrowth of hair in the treated area, but it usually requires...
By Jeff Taylor
The BioEnergiser Foot Detox Spa has never been shown scientifically to have any benefit. It should be assumed that it does not work. The company points to the water in the foot bath changing color as proof that it is removing toxins, but it has been shown to do the exact same thing even if no one's feet are in the device. ...
By Giselle Mazur
As we age, our bodies face several new challenges. Achy joints and decreased strength and flexibility can make exercise and mobility activities seem daunting. But, in fact, as you age, staying active can actually provide relief from arthritis pain, help fight heart disease and diabetes, and increase your ability to maintain an independent lifestyle. Endurance activities are at the top of an...
By Melynda Sorrels
One of the most important things you can do for your hair, besides keeping it clean, is conditioning it. Cold dry weather conditions and genetic factors combine to make your hair downright uncooperative, and matters only get worse when it forms split ends and turns to frizz. In the interest of keeping your hair under control, regular conditioning is a must. Rather than spending the extra cash on...
By M. Langton
Botanical skin care products for rosacea take advantage of the natural healing and soothing properties of certain plants and trees. The extracts, oils and other plant-based ingredients in these products soothe pain and itch and reduce inflammation, as well as help heal infections and repair damaged blood vessels. Although many gentle botanical products suit sensitive skin, you can also find...
By Mike Parker
Albert Einstein postulated the possibility of laser energy as far back as 1917. The first functional laser debuted in 1960, and by the end of that decade, early attempts at laser hair removal. Continuous refinement of technology and techniques has resulted in a booming laser hair-removal industry. According to the Mayo Clinic, laser hair removal is a legitimate medical procedure used primarily...