Calluses are unpleasant in more ways than one. Not only do you become conscious of letting people see your hands or feet, but performing daily chores also becomes painful. Calluses are thickened, yellowish skin resulting from repeated friction or pressure. They develop as your body’s natural defense to protect the skin tissues. Painful as they may be, it is not impossible to get rid of calluses. (1) Your feet are most susceptible to calluses due to the daily pressure on them from walking, running or wearing uncomfortable shoes. Calluses on feet can also lead to dry and cracked heels. Calluses […]
How to Make Eyeshadow (We Tried Top 3 DIY Recipes)
As long as you’re not on the verge of bankruptcy like Isla Fisher from Confessions of a Shopaholic and you don’t mind being a spendthrift, you can splurge on that expensive eyeshadow to please the makeup-o-holic in you. Of course, the only difference between you and her would be that you prefer makeup over clothes and shoes. But when the bills hit you like a bus you know you’ve got to stop! This is where you let us come to the rescue because we bring you the most inexpensive ways to make eyeshadow. You can whip up these eyeshadows on […]
Anal Itching: Causes, Symptoms and Home Remedies
Anal itching, also known as pruritus ani, is the itching or irritation in or around the opening of the anus. The itching in the anus is often accompanied by a desire to scratch. It may be caused by something harmless such as moisture around the anal skin or something serious such as hemorrhoids. Consult your doctor if you observe bleeding during bowel movements. A bleeding rectum can be the sign of a serious underlying condition. Seek emergency care if you experience large amounts of rectal bleeding, dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting. Streptococcus can also grow in the anal area and can […]
Homemade DIY Bug Spray for Your Skin (7 Best Recipes)
Summers mean spending more time outdoors, inviting friends and family to backyard barbeques, telling fables by the bonfire, and camping and star gazing in the forest. Summers also mean unwanted mosquitoes, bugs, and ticks. If you happen to be a bug magnet, they can not only put a kink in your party but also leave you with bites that lead to some pretty nasty rashes. Some bugs also carry disease-causing viruses. Most of us depend on commercial bug repellants, as they are convenient to carry and use. However, the nasty smell that they give off is unappealing, especially for kids. […]
5 Recipes to Make Your Own Homemade Body Wash
As people are becoming their skin experts, they are more conscious of the products they use every day. More and more people are hopping onto the ‘all-natural’ bandwagon. In fact, some are ditching all those commercial products like makeup, sunscreens, face cleansers, and shower gels right into the trash! Commercial shower gels or body washes are readily available almost everywhere, from big box stores to corner drug stores. They come in a variety of fragrances, but that fantastic smell is often due to a concoction of chemicals. We may not realize it, but slowly and steadily, these chemicals creep into […]
How to Use Aloe Vera to Get Clear, Glowing and Spotless Skin
Body butters, scrubs and lotions – your dressing area is probably decked up with all sorts of products to help keep your skin healthy and glowing. Wouldn’t you readily trade them all for one single natural ingredient that can help with all your skin care needs? The pollution and impurities in the air are particularly harsh on one’s skin. But the ample amount of chemicals in those products that you use may be even worse. Anti-aging creams, glow packs, sunscreens and a variety of other products pose twice the threat to your skin. The largest organ in the body, your […]
How to Tame Frizzy Hair Fast
Getting all ready for the party only to be shot down by your frizzy hair is an all too familiar scenario for many people. Frizzy hair not only ruins your look but also your mood. If you’re losing the battle against the frizz in your hair, we are here to help you. When moisture is unevenly absorbed in the cuticles of the hairs, their appearance becomes uneven or frizzy. While some people may have naturally frizzy hair, for many the problem comes with hot and humid weather. Dry, brittle and damaged hair is especially prone to frizziness. The plan of […]
How to Treat Bed Bug Bites: Home Remedies for Relief
If you go to sleep perfectly healthy and fine but find yourself waking up with tiny, red and swollen bites or patches of skin covered with angry red spots, your mattress may be infested with bedbugs. Bed bugs are tiny parasites that often infest mattresses. They feed exclusively on blood and are most active at night when they emerge to feed on their hosts. Apart from the bed, these pests can be found in cracks and crevices in your house; in your sheets; and behind furniture, headboards, picture frames and electrical outlet plates. There has been a return in the […]
How to Clean and Maintain Your Fingernails
Dirty and unkempt nails are not only bad for your health, but also your reputation. With dirty nails, innocent gestures like shaking hands or waving hello can easily become unwelcomed and make others cringe. If picking the dirt out from underneath your nails has become a regular habit, it’s time to get on the right track and maintain them properly. A variety of materials can constitute the buildup under your nails. If you’re otherwise pretty good with personal hygiene, then chances are you’re merely harboring the keratin debris from the underside of your nails or dead skin from the nail […]
How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne: 7 Popular Remedies
Tea tree oil is known all over the world for its numerous health benefits, including its acne-fighting ability. This volatile essential oil is extracted from the Australian native plant Melaleuca alternifolia, most commonly found in southeast Queensland and the northeast coast of New South Wales. Usually a pale yellow color, this natural oil has potent antimicrobial properties and has been found to be highly effective against numerous strains of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Furthermore, it has strong anti-inflammatory properties that make it an excellent remedy for treating skin conditions like acne, dandruff, skin abscesses, and acne inversa, to name a […]