How to Heal Chapped Lips

While it may seem that dry, cracked lips are something you must live with until spring comes, you can have soft, supple lips year-round. Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), are their top recommendations for keeping lips smooth. Use non-irritating lip balm, lipstick, and other products that you apply to your lips. Many… Continue reading How to Heal Chapped Lips

How to Treat a Minor Cut

Cuts from a sharp knife or a piece of glass are very common. They often occur while people are preparing food, washing dishes or even crafting. All it takes is a slip of the knife or a dish breaking, and suddenly there’s blood. However, while these types of cuts are startling, most can be safety… Continue reading How to Treat a Minor Cut

5 Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly for Skin Care

You don’t have to buy expensive products to heal skin and make it look great. The solution, according to the experts from the American Academy of Dermatology, is simply petroleum jelly. The skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. However, doing so doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the… Continue reading 5 Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly for Skin Care

How to Treat Blisters

Whether it’s because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, it seems like summer is the season for blisters. And while we often think of blisters on our feet, dermatologists say that these painful skin irritations can occur anywhere on the body where body parts rub together or rub against… Continue reading How to Treat Blisters

Great Skin Care on A Budget

November is National Healthy Skin Month, and physicians from the American Academy of Dermatology want to set one thing straight: you don’t need expensive skin care products to have glowing, healthy skin. In fact, they say, wearing a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher before going outdoors is one of the… Continue reading Great Skin Care on A Budget