What Your Skin Needs in Winter
Welcome to winter and its special beauty and calm. What does winter mean for your skin health? Let’s take a look at what changes many...
At Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions, we believe in “whole body health.” Each part of your body is connected to every other part, and the health of one part affects the whole and visa versa. That’s why we offer articles on a wide variety of health and lifestyle topics.
Chi: Your Body’s Inner Healer
All Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbal medicine, is based on the concept of the invisible life force in our body, called “Chi”...
Topical Coal Tar: Good for Troubled Skin?
Coal tar was discovered in 1665 and used for medical purposes as early as the 1800s. Its most common industrial use is as a railroad tie preservative,...
Oils: Sunflower, Olive, and Sesame Oil for Skin Care
As moisturizers go, sometimes the best ones might be found in your kitchen. Many quality cooking oils are pressed from natural plants and seeds, and...
What Your Skin Needs in Fall
When seasons change, it can be a tricky time for your skin and your health. Whether we notice it or not, in autumn our body...
Tune in to Your Mind-Body Connection
You might not be the type of person who talks to yourself out loud, but your mind and body are talking to each other continuously....
How Traveling Can Affect Your Skin
Preparing for your next trip? You might want to prepare for the fact that your skin’s condition could change as you travel — for the...
Protecting the Skin’s Microbiome
The human body hosts from 2 – 6 pounds of bacteria, meaning bacteria makes up about 1-3% of our body mass! This rich world of...
Have You Tried Forest Bathing?
A walk in the woods is often lovely, and good exercise, but did you know it can boost your health in many other ways? That’s...