You’ve probably seen rosehip seed oil listed as an ingredient on skin care product labels. But if you’re not sure what a “hip” is -- let alone who’s most likely to be helped by topical applications of its oil -- some background can give you a “rosier” outlook on this beneficial botanical. What is Rosehip Seed Oil? Most frequently culled from wild Chilean rose bushes (Rosa … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Rosehip Oil
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6 Natural Remedies for Acne That Worked for Me
This article is a guest post from Hannah George of Fix Your Skin. Acne and I were thick as thieves starting in the 10th grade. I would need at least 50 pages to explain the multitude of acne treatments, products, and medicines I tried. From birth control pills to chemical peels to laser treatments, you name it, I probably tried it. Given the severity of my acne, I was led to … [Read more...] about 6 Natural Remedies for Acne That Worked for Me
7 Healing Natural Home Remedies for Bee Stings
Sometimes a bee sting brings little more than an intense but fleeting burst of pain, followed by a small, red bump at the site of the sting. Often, however, even people without severe bee sting allergies find themselves unable to “shake it off,” finding the swelling, redness, and pain or itching persistent. How to Treat a Bee Sting Naturally Whether you're a natural remedy … [Read more...] about 7 Healing Natural Home Remedies for Bee Stings
5 Safe and Natural Home Remedies for Blisters
So you discovered a blister. Perhaps it was a long run in that new pair of Nike’s, a night out in your favorite high heels, or perhaps a sign that you used a rake for too long in the yard. While friction is one of the most common causes of blisters (as in the familiar scenarios above), it is not the only. Burns, including heat, wind, and sunburns, poison ivy, chemical exposure, … [Read more...] about 5 Safe and Natural Home Remedies for Blisters
7 Natural Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites That Really Work
Arguably the most unwelcome symptom of a mosquito bite (besides the large and round red bump of course), is the itch, which is a result of your skin’s allergic reaction to the anticoagulant protein contained in mosquito saliva. When it comes to scratching that itch, though your body may be telling you yes, your mind should be telling you no. That’s because scratching the area … [Read more...] about 7 Natural Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites That Really Work
