It is easy to distinguish a smoker from a non-smoker by looking at his or her skin, fingers and face. Smoking not only causes yellowed fingers and fingertips or premature wrinkling but also a variety of serious skin problems. For instance, smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis, a chronic skin problem, which is not only unsightly but also painful.
Clinical studies establishing the link between smoking and skin problems
Many studies have established the negative effect of smoking on skin. A recent study in South Korea involving smokers and ex-smokers between …

Without a doubt, one of the liveliest business and investment ventures rocking the health and beauty industries today is the ancient, venerable Dead Sea.
From mineral-rich black mud body masques to health treatments in thermo-mineral springs and the Dead Sea brine, the region’s abundant cosmetological and therapeutic natural resources are truly legendary.
Cleopatra knew well the value of the naturally beautifying and restorative products that came from the Dead Sea region. She so coveted the bounty of the mineral-laden bath salts, the skin-revitalizing mud baths and the intoxicating balsamic perfumes …

Facial serums are generally found in exclusive spas as part of a facial treatment. This type of facial treatments has been a beauty secret in the spa industry for a long time.
Serums are liquid treatments high in concentrated ingredients to treat skin problems such as redness, fine lines, discoloration and dehydration. Facial serums are fashioned to add extra nutrients to the deepest layers of the skin. This is due to the fact that facial serums contain anywhere from 10% to 70% active ingredients, whereas most facial moisturizers and lotions usually …

The term “Blepharoplasty” originated from the Greek word Blepharon – meaning eyelids and Plastikos meaning to mold. The phrase Blepharoplasty was coined by Karl Ferdinand von Grofe in 1818 when this method was used to treat cancer of the eyelids.
Today this technique is used for both functional and cosmetic reasons to restore youth and beauty to the eyelids. The procedure involves removal of excess fat, skin and sometimes muscle from the eyelids. An upper eyelid blepharoplasty may be used for functional reasons as well if excess skin is so severe …

It’s a fact: Our skin is the largest organ in our body. Many people would be surprised to hear this. One might assume it was our lungs or even our brain that might be the largest living thing that is apart of us. But it is our skin ? the protective layer of living cells that wraps around our body and shields it from the harsh conditions of everyday life.
Because our skin is the one thing that protects us from the climate, it can easily show age. Blemishes may start …

A woman’s heart is like that of an ocean. A woman’s beauty is akin to the changing seasons. When she is angry her beauty is inflamed, when she is in love her beauty is that of a fresh rose in the early morning sun. When she is shy she might look like that beautiful and amazing fish that is always trying to elude you. Immeasurable and unfathomable her beauty is like that of the burning flame that changes its color a thousand times in the twinkle of an eye. Every …

A common one is aloe vera which is derived from the aloe plant. Immediately following extraction and once applied, aloe vera hydrates and soothes your skin. It also can help repair sun burns and tiny wounds.
When choosing an herbal skin care product, you want to make sure that the product you select uses at least 50% active herbal or plant based ingredients. When you select an herbal treatment for the skin in this manner, you can be sure that when you put it onto your skin and it gets absorbed …

Using laser as a technique in permanent body hair removal has significantly increased in popularity because aside from minimal side effects, there are a lot of advantages to it. But before you would try going in for a laser treatment, it is important that should consult first with your doctor so as to know if there are any risks involved, particularly if you have special conditions. Not all people wanting a laser hair removal treatment can go ahead with the method especially pregnant women and lactating mothers as it is …

A Nourishing Skin Care Routine is essential for smooth, healthy and blemish-free skin. Cosmetic skin care products contain various chemical perfumes, thickeners and preservatives which can damage your skin. In addition to this, they contain harsh surfactants that not only cleanse your skin but also leave it completely dry and flaky.
You can make your own nourishing products and follow a regular skin care routine to keep your skin nourished and healthy. If you have dry or normal skin, you should use a face wash twice a day, a face scrub …

Skin tags can be irritating and unattractive, especially when they seem to pop up continuously. Making frequent trips to a physician to remove skin tags can be just as irritating. Fortunately, there are a few different ways that you can remove skin tags from the comfort of your own home.
Before you attempt to remove skin tags, you should be completely certain that you are in fact dealing with skin tags, rather than a more serious growth. A skin tag is very small and grows slowly, never reaching a size greater …