Using Flea and Tick Products Safely on Your Pet

Flea bites may be more than an itchy annoyance to some dogs and cats. They can cause flea allergy dermatitis — an allergic reaction to proteins in flea saliva. And a pet’s constant scratching can lead to permanent hair loss or other skin problems. In severe infestations, fleas feasting on your pet’s blood can lead… Continue reading Using Flea and Tick Products Safely on Your Pet

What Is Causing My Acne?

For many, pesky pimples and more severe acne breakouts can be unsightly or cause embarrassment. Some people have breakouts consistently on their cheeks. Others have breakouts confined only to their chin, and some have pimples across their entire face. But is there rhyme or reason for where acne is present? “There is little scientific evidence… Continue reading What Is Causing My Acne?

Why Pay More? The Cool $3 Shopping Site

Most of us who want to save money in supermarkets or drugstores are familiar with the blandly packaged, no-name products known as store brands or generics. Because they don’t have the expensive ad campaigns of brand-name products, these sturdy basics don’t cost nearly as much, but they are often drearily packaged and lacking in variety… Continue reading Why Pay More? The Cool $3 Shopping Site

The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair

As we mature, our hair changes along with us—a natural but often frustrating process. “The life span and capability of hair follicle stem cells decrease as we age, inhibiting the ability to regenerate the cells responsible for hair growth, texture, and pigment,” explains Jim Markham, CEO and Founder of ColorProof. Meaning: Locks that were once… Continue reading The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair

How to Safely Exfoliate at Home

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin. While some people believe that this improves the appearance of their skin, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say it’s not for everyone and – if not done properly – could do more harm than good. “For some… Continue reading How to Safely Exfoliate at Home

How to Get Amazing, Ageless Skin

By Delaina Dixon I’ve discovered some amazing skin care products that help me keep my skin clean, clear and ageless. Why not try incorporating some into your daily routine? GET CLEAN I know I shouldn’t go to bed with makeup on, because last night’s look can settle into lines and creases. But who has time… Continue reading How to Get Amazing, Ageless Skin

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

The Skin-Care Products that Can Harm You

Some consumers seeking to change their skin color are turning to injectable products marketed to whiten or lighten their complexion. These products are potentially unsafe and ineffective, and might contain unknown harmful ingredients or contaminants. FDA has not approved any injectable drugs for skin whitening or lightening. “These products pose a potentially significant safety risk… Continue reading The Skin-Care Products that Can Harm You

Why I Became A Vegetarian

Like most women of my generation, I was raised on Sunday dinners of either roast beef or roast chicken with thick gravy poured over mashed potatoes.  During the week our dinners consisted of pork chops, meatloaf, beef stew, chicken soup, and pork goulash, to name a few.  But now that I’m vegetarian, I shudder to… Continue reading Why I Became A Vegetarian