How to Make a Soothing Ointment for Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is no fun. I see natural ointments all the time that are fairly pricey--yet the ingredients are easy to find and the ointment itself is rather simple to make. I typically use a double burner to make all of my ointments, which is a ... [... more]
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How to Get Rid of Prickly Heat Rash
Prickly heat or summer rash the most common of summer rashes, is caused by the bodies sweat glands becoming clog. The trapped sweat causes inflammation and itching. Mostly showing up in areas where skin touches skin. It has also shown up on the ... [... more]
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How to Prevent a Poison Sumac Rash
Poison sumac is one of three North American plants, along with poison ivy and poison oak, that contains urushiol in its leaves. Urushiol is an oil that can cause a severe rash and blistering within 72 hours of contact. By taking the proper ... [... more]
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How to Recognize the Symptoms of Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is a form of seborrhea and a common skin condition affecting the scalp of babies under the age of one. It occurs when skin cells grow faster than they shed, and it can sometimes spread to other parts of the body, where it becomes known ... [... more]
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How to Recognize the Symptoms of Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is an allergic contact dermatitis, or skin rash, caused by exposure to urushiol, an oil found in the three-leaved poison ivy plant. Urushiol is so potent that it only takes a billionth of a gram to cause a reaction. Symptoms usually ... [... more]
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How to Recognize the Symptoms of Rosacea
Rosacea is characterized by itchy red skin and sore, irritated eyes. It is also known as "adult acne" because of small pimples that are characteristic of this skin disease. Certain dietary and environmental conditions can cause flare-ups, which [... more]
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How to Make Baby Wipes
Some wipes contain ingredients that can be irritating to your baby's skin. Use this simple "recipe" to make strong, soft, good-for-your-baby wipes. Cut a roll of paper towels in half using a sharp knife (I don't recommend using a serrated knife [... more]
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How to Choose the Right Body Lotion
Body lotions work in many ways, like: healing, nourishing, improving texture, replenishing natural oil and restoring the radiance of the skin. With so many products today, what kind is the best for you? Know Your Skin - - There are lotions for ... [... more]
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How to Spot West Nile Virus Symptoms
Are you interested in learning how to spot West Nile virus symptoms? West Nile virus is a virus that is found in tropical and temperate areas. It mainly affects birds but can also affect humans, horses, dogs, cats, bats, chipmunks, skunks, ... [... more]
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How to EASILY Treat Sunburn
Run a cool bath to soak in ASAP. Add Aveeno Colloidal Oatmeal to bath before you start soaking. This will help soothe your skin. Take Vitamin E. This will reduce inflammation from your sunburn. Apply Aloe Vera to your sunburn several times a day ... [... more]
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How to Know if You Have a Vaginal Yeast Infection (Candida)
Think you may have a yeast infection? Here are a few clues that you may have the dreaded Candida infection. You're feeling mildly to extremely itchy in your genital area. You may even feel a little itchy on your thighs. You have a thick white ... [... more]
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