August 10, 2009
- Do’s and Don’ts for Acne-Free Skin
Acne-free skin is not always genetically possible. Most people struggle throughout their adolescent and adult years with severe acne. Here are a few guidelines to help with achieving acne-free skin.
Do’s:
• Eat healthfully and include lots of foods enriched with Vitamin A, B, E, and zinc. A multivitamin will probably have the recommended vitamins and minerals [...]
July 29, 2009
- Foods That Cause Acne
There are few reasons why food can trigger an acne outbreak.
First, acne often results from having oily skin with clogged pores. Certain foods (like fats and sugars) can be responsible for increasing the production of sebum in your skin (that’s the pussy stuff that sometimes comes out of your pimples). The oil in food that [...]
- Your Burning Acne Questions Answered
We all know what acne looks like, but do you actually know what acne is?
Acne is caused by an overproduction of sebum and the overabundance of blocked pores, which means that the sebum has no where to release naturally. When the sebaceous glands get blocked, a pimple pops up due to the inflammation. Oily [...]
- Psoriasis Home Remedies
Psoriasis can be itchy, unsightly, and extremely annoying. Flare-ups can occur extremely often or extremely rare, but one this is for sure: When you start to see psoriasis building up on your scalp, knees, elbows, or lower back, your first thought is, “How can I get rid of this nasty stuff.”
Shots, creams, pills, ointments, and [...]
- Treat Your Psoriasis at Home
No one quite knows why some people get psoriasis and why others will never see a scale in their lives. It doesn’t seem to have anything to do with nutrition, stress, or environment, though, to be honest, doctors are still out on the issue.
One thing is known, however, and that is: When you get psoriasis, [...]
- Homemade Eczema Treatments
Skip the steroids and head to your pantry cupboard. It could be that all your eczema-ridden skin needs is a good soak, a warm wrap, and a ton of TLC. Here are some easy home remedies that you can whip up yourself to relieve your itchy eczema and to calm your body and soul along [...]
- 5 Ways to Treat Eczema Naturally
First, before we discuss these natural options, it’s important to know WHY natural alternatives are ideal. Research has shown that eczema is often caused by underlying psychological (usually stress and anxiety) trauma, food habits, or dehydration, and not external causes. That being the case, rubbing a steroid cream on your itchy skin may temporarily relieve [...]
July 27, 2009
- Your Complexion and Pregnancy
You were looking forward to that pregnancy glow and instead you’ve got…pregnancy acne? If you’re experiencing a sudden outbreak or acne or a worsening of your already existing adult acne, then you are not alone. While many women experience clearer skin then they’ve ever had during pregnancy, other women experience quite the opposite. Some women [...]
- Safe Acne Treatments For Pregnant Women
We all know that using Accutane before and during pregnancy is a big no-no, so what are you expected to do if you all of a sudden get hit with a case of acne when you’re expecting?
Whether your acne is new along with your pregnancy or whether you’ve had it before and now it’s just [...]
June 29, 2009
- The Many Ways to Use Lemon Oil
Also called “sunshine oil” because of its lovely and vivid fragrance, lemon oil is cold pressed from the rinds of lemons, has a soft pale yellow to a slight green shade and a an amazingly refreshing aroma. Lemon oil can be found mixed with various other substances available in the market but as long as [...]
- All About Aloe Vera
Aloe barbedensis or just Aloe to most people, is a species of succulent plant that probably originated in Northern Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian Peninsula. Most of us know aloe as the plant to run to after burning yourself, but Aloe has a plethora of uses beyond treating burns. It is non-toxic, with no known [...]
May 11, 2009
- Beating Blackheads Naturally
We all have had them or still struggle with them today and although seemingly benign, or even invisible to others around us, we all struggle to find the best ways to get rid of them. I’m talking about blackheads, those black spots on skin that occur due to excess deposition of oil by our sebaceous [...]
April 12, 2009
- Caring For Your Feet
For most of us, our feet will carry us, until our last days but so few of us actually consider taking special care of this very important body part. After all, who’s looking at your feet? Well for starters, there are some people who have a thing for feet, but that’s besides the point! Adding [...]
March 26, 2009
- Fruity Beauty
We all know that getting 5 fruits and veggies a day is integral to your health, but personally, I love using fresh fruits for skin care treatments, too. And I want to share some of my favorite fruity beauty tips with you here, made with apples, bananas and strawberries. The classic apple, loved by all, [...]
March 9, 2009
- Epsom Salts Are Back
Most of you probably remember the big box of Epsom salts from Grandma’s house that she used to use to soak her feet and once in a while, for its gastro properties too. Well these amazing salts are not just for grandma anymore—Epsom salts are back and they are filled with purpose. First the basics. [...]
February 25, 2009
- Home-made Antioxidant Cream
I’m sure you’ve noticed already how popular antioxidants have become in wrinkle cream these days (despite the fact that the jury is still out on whether or not antioxidants actually prevent aging but that’s a different story). The big antioxidants: vitamins C, E and A are all over the place these days and for good [...]
February 19, 2009
- When Life Gives You Lemons…
I’ve keep noticing that my posts follow a certain trend of recommending my favorite skin care treatments which are all extremely economical. I just love that there are so many ways we can treat our bodies well, get beauty as a side effect and save money at the same time. It just doesn’t get much [...]
February 8, 2009
- Honey For Rough Times
Welcome to FedoraZine!
I want to begin my postings with an amazing beauty tip that is very fitting for these hard economic times we’re in, times when we are all a bit tighter on money–especially spare money to spend on beauty treatments. And yet, its during these times when we especially need to preserve our natural [...]