Free radicals are constantly entering our systems. Sometimes they are caused by external factors such as pollution, smoking, medication, contaminated water, pesticides, alcohol or sun exposure. Other times they are caused by poor diet from foods that are processed, fried or even stress. Additionally, the body creates a small number of free radicals as it …
The lymph (lymphatic) system is a network of thin tubes, vessels, tissues, organs, and main node points. The lymph system is a vital part of the immune system. This system protects the body by clearing out damaged cells, infections, toxins, and cancer. Lymph nodes are central filtration points that remove cancerous cells, damaged cells, and infectious …
Ultraviolet light (UV) therapy is the use of light rays to deeply penetrate the skin to alter certain skin conditions. Skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, and lymphoma (cutaneous T-cell) all benefit from UV light therapy. These types of skin conditions include a high rate of skin cell reproduction which makes the condition spread …
Neem oil has been a staple medicine and beauty product in India for centuries. It has strong roots in traditional Ayurvedic medicine practices. It is derived from the neem tree which is a type of evergreen. The fruit of the tree is harvested and extracted to produce oil. The oil is generally a dark greenish-brown …
Hair loss is very common and can be caused by a wide range of factors. It might be that you are over-styling or dying your hair too much. It could be that you are lacking vital nutrients that maintain strong hair follicles. It might be the symptom of a bigger health problem. It could even …
Neem oil is derived from the fruits and seeds of the neem tree which happens to be in the evergreen family. As the tree is native to India, neem oil has deep cultural significance in farming and medicines. The oil has a very pungent scent and is not meant to be internally ingested. Honestly though, …
Exfoliating is the process of removing the top layer of skin which is made of old, dead cells. As the body ages, it slows down the cell rejuvenation process and the skin becomes more dull, rough, and dehydrated. People who regularly exfoliate you will notice more radiant, supple skin. This is because you will continue …
Both jade rollers and dry brushing are fantastic tools to incorporate into any beauty routine. With new trends seemingly popping up every other month it’s hard to keep track of who’s who and what does what. Each of these tools plays important and different roles in your skin’s health and overall appearance. Keep reading to find …
Dry brushing has an abundance of benefits for your body and skin. It unclogs pores, detoxes the system, exfoliates, improves digestion, and even makes your skin softer. Another one of the amazing benefits of dry brushing though is that it actually improves your lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a huge part of your body’s overall immune system. …
If you have suddenly discovered that you have dry flaky skin in your eyebrows, don’t stress. There are several reasons for this and it’s actually pretty common. Luckily it’s probably just dry skin or an allergic reaction to harsh soaps or cosmetics. If it happens to be a soap or cosmetic you should probably think …