What causes dry, itchy skin? Many aspects of our daily routine, from household chores to practicing good hygiene, can cause our skin to break out into a rash. Our hands are especially susceptible to becoming irritated since they tend to see the most wear and tear, including a surprising source of irritation: hand washing. Below is the […]
5 Things You Should Never Do To Your Skin
We’ve probably all experienced that awkward moment when you look in the mirror to get ready to go out and a new pimple has reared its ugly head on your face! It’s probably one of the worst ways to start your day. We all want to look our best, but acne and other skin […]
Grapefruit Is Your Skin’s Best Friend
Our skin is the barrier between us and oxidative damage from the sun, pollution, and other environmental stressors. This kind of damage, otherwise known as “free radical damage,” can result in advanced skin aging, clogged pores, redness, and a dull, lackluster complexion. Grapefruits, however, are packed with antioxidants. One medium grapefruit contains over 120% […]
Identifying Eczema Triggers & How To Avoid Them
Even the most ordinary things around your home can trigger a flare of your eczema. Irritants and allergens both can make your eczema worse in different ways. First, irritants are chemicals that literally irritate the skin by doing things like removing lipids by physically destroying the skin barrier. An irritant reaction can result in a physical breakdown of […]