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,...
There are many natural ways to take care of your skin that don’t include artificial chemicals, colors, and fragrances. Learn which natural skin treatments work, which don’t, and how to incorporate the best ones into your skincare routine.
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...
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...
Combining Acupuncture with Herbal Medicine for Skin Health
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has multiple modes of treatment, but its main tools are herbal medicine and acupuncture. For those seeking to heal a chronic...
How Does Sunlight Benefit Our Skin?
You’re probably used to stern advice from dermatology professionals warning you to slather on the sunscreen and limit your sun exposure to protect skin from...
Seasonal Wisdom for Summer Skin
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summertime is the time of maximum “yang.” Yang is a force that is expansive, warm, open, and reaching outward. Yang can...
Skin Health: The Complex Factors in Hydration
We all want our skin to stay moist, healthy, youthful, and for it to protect and repair itself. In order for skin to be healthy,...
Anti-Pollution Skin Care: Is it a Real Concern?
Perhaps you’ve seen new skincare products on the shelf marked “anti-pollution.” They’re appearing in both high-end designer lines and natural skincare brands. Is pollution a...
Zero Waste Personal Care Products
If you’re like most people, your bathroom is full of disposable plastic bottles, tubes, and applicators full of personal care and wellness products. But plastic...