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What are Some Signs and Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency?
Here are 9 ways that zinc deficiency can show up in your body.
Why Do I Have White Spots on My Fingernails?
White dots on the nail beds (leukonychia) is a sign of zinc deficiency and low levels of selenium.
Why Are My Nails Brittle and Peeling?
Thin nails are relatively common but might indicate any number of nutrient deficiencies.
8 DIY Beauty Products
Try these recipes for clean, all-natural skincare products you can make at home.
How to Make Your Own Deodorant
A DIY deodorant alternative that’s affordable, effective, and a cinch to whip up.
Just How Often Should You Shower?
Discover the impact of showering on your microbiome. Learn how often you should shower for optimal skin health and immune function.
What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions can be red flags pointing to more serious health concerns. Here are six of the most common — and how they might be speaking for the rest of your body.
Exercise Makes Skin Healthier
Regular workouts don’t just benefit your fitness. They benefit your skin, too — particularly as you age.
DIY Samoa Sugar Scrub
This body scrub “recipe” combines the moisturizing effect of coconut oil, the exfoliating power of brown sugar, and the decadent scent of cocoa.
DIY Cocoa Butter Cuticle Oil
When dry cuticles become ragged and split, they can allow dirt and germs to invade the matrix of the nail. Keep your cuticles soft and healthy with this homemade chocolate-scented oil.
DIY Fruit Based Alpha-Hydroxy Enzyme Mask
Here’s an excellent DIY exfoliating mask that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and skin discolorations when used 2 to 3 times a week.
How To Choose Better Personal-Care Products
While conventional personal-care products still contain plenty of less-than-lovely ingredients, a growing number of companies are putting on a fresher, cleaner face.
What Is Impetigo and How Do I Treat It?
Impetigo is a common highly contagious skin infection. It is especially contagious among children but is not usually serious.
What Is Bacterial Folliculitis and How Do You Treat It?
A relatively common type of rash that presents as itchy, pus-filled pimples. It usually appears around the base of hair follicles on the arms, legs, or scalp.
8 Common Skin Problems and How to Treat Them — Naturally
From athlete’s foot to eczema, unwanted skin conditions can throw you off your game. Here’s the scoop on how to deal with itching, pain, redness, and some the other most maddening maladies.
The Vital Role of Your Skin in Overall Health
In our obsessive quest to improve its superficial traits, we often forget that our skin is our body’s largest organ — and an incredibly hard worker. Discover how your skin reflects and affects the state of your health, and what you can do to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.