Avoiding bug bite scars and repelling them naturally

Avoiding and preventing bug bite scars in summer

Summer is finally here! Warm weather, sandals, sun, beaches, bbqs, and the longer days; who can complain, right? Well let’s not forget that with this wonderful warm temperature come insects bites and bee stings. You know what I’m talking about; the mosquito bites, bee stings, spider bites, should I go on? And of course, they leave ugly marks on our skin. When you get a sting or bite from an … [Read more...]

Crazy remedies for agespots

Remedies for agespots

Aging is inevitable. Aging gracefully often indicates an enjoyment and lust for all things lovely in life--things which are not always agreeable with our bodies. Perhaps the greatest example of this is the sun. Supplying warmth and light, individuals enjoy to bask in the simplicity and soothing nature of its gifts. However, not all of what the sun supplies is safe. Age spots, otherwise known as … [Read more...]

Travelling Skin Traumas and How to Avoid Them

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When leaving the sunny shores of Australia for the (sometimes) cold and rainy weather of Vancouver, and having many travel stories to leave behind,  be sure you'll experience first hand how long flights, jet-lag, and a rapid change in climate can wreck havoc on your skin. Pre-holiday stress, in-flight air-conditioning, and lack of sleep and exercise can sap your complexion of its luminosity and … [Read more...]

The girl who went raw with her skincare: Raw Element’s story comes to life

Chamomile Body Butter - Beau Review

Julie was plaqued with very dry skin from birth. Growing up in the era of the synthetically fragrant body butters and colored lotions laced with mineral oils and other irritants but with total lack of knowledge of how bad these items actually were, her skin grew more aggravated and dehydrated as the years went on. She tried body butter from every beauty store possible: all the new lotions, from … [Read more...]

How to avoid foot fungus when going barefoot

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One of the most embarrassing moments in life is realizing that you may have foot fungus; also known as athlete’s foot. Most people are embarrassed to talk about it or to even go out with open-toe shoes. One thing to keep in mind is that you are not the only one out there that may have this problem. Amazingly, there are plenty of people that fall into your boat. Although it is not hard to … [Read more...]

Where blisters come from and how to heal them

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Blisters are unattractive, unhealthy, not to mention often painful, which brings to question why the name "blister" is so popular in pop-culture. There are a few different ways people get blisters, the most common being from friction, freezing, burning, and infection. You can also get blisters from being exposed to certain chemicals. The yucky gooey stuff in the blister we always thought was … [Read more...]

Skincare Tips That’ll Make You Glow

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By Jesse Witham If you want to look great, then having great skin is a necessity. Diet and exercise play an important role when it comes to taking steps to improve the health of your skin beyond simply using good skin care products. Not only will it make you feel good about yourself, but the following steps also have many ancillary benefits when it comes to your health and happiness. Dry Brush … [Read more...]

Anti Aging and Water

Water and Anti-aging

By R. Sean It is true; you can stop the signs of aging with something as simple as watching how much water you are drinking on a daily basis. You see your body is designed to naturally repair and heal itself. Your body is made up of cells that are always replacing themselves and they can either produce stronger or weaker cells to take over. As you age, your body needs more help in regenerating those … [Read more...]

7 Steps to Great Makeup

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By "Elisa" 1. Avoid wearing too much Makeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too much of anything such as: i) Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup. ii) Mascara: too much mascara looks fake and will flake. … [Read more...]

Best ways to get rid of cellulite

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By Eloise Bessemer You don’t have to spend outrageous amounts of money on surgery or other drastic procedures to learn how to get rid of cellulite. There are at home remedies that can help you dissolve the excess fat and restore your skins natural beauty. The following measures will give you and idea of how to get rid of cellulite with at home remedies. Cellulite Body Wrap You don’t have … [Read more...]