| Only a lucky few of us have 'normal' skin; the rest of | | | | or orange in color will help improve you skin health |
| us have dry, oily or combination skin; if dryness is | | | | and help to prevent acne. |
| your skin problem, read on. The use of natural or | | | | Apply cool compresses to any itchy areas. Take |
| synthetic cosmetics to cover the appearance of the | | | | fewer baths or showers; they'll dry out your skin |
| face and condition of the skin, like covering of pores | | | | even more. Try using a humidifier if the air is dry and |
| and blackheads, is common among many cultures. | | | | you have a severe skin condition. |
| Skin is one of the most important parts of the body; | | | | Use can use bath oils and moisturizers every day, but |
| it's our largest organ. The dermis is the layer of skin | | | | coconut oil has the added power of healing. When |
| beneath the epidermis that consists of connective | | | | you buy coconut oil, make sure you get the kind that |
| tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. | | | | hasn't been refined, processed and deodorized. I buy |
| The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. | | | | coconut oil by the gallon; it's cheaper for a whole |
| Dry skin happens more often in the winter when the | | | | gallon of coconut oil than a small jar of department |
| cold air outside and heated air inside cause the | | | | store, name-brand moisturizer. |
| humidity to be low. Bathing or showering too | | | | Use a thin layer of coconut oil under your make-up, if |
| frequently, especially if one is using harsh soaps, may | | | | you wear it, to moisturize and soften your skin |
| contribute to dry skin. When the oil glands do not | | | | throughout the day. Dry skin contributes to fine lines |
| supply enough lubrication to the skin, the skin | | | | and wrinkles; coconut oil helps prevent the onset by |
| becomes dehydrated. | | | | keeping the skin soft and supple. |
| Serious skin complications, including a dry skin | | | | Functions of the skin are disturbed when it's not |
| condition, can arise for people with type 2 diabetes. | | | | clean; it becomes more easily damaged, the release |
| If you break out on the skin around your eyes, it | | | | of antibacterial compounds decreases and it's more |
| could be the shellac in your mascara; buy a | | | | prone to develop infections. The skin supports its |
| shellac-free mascara like Ecco Bella's. Skin gets | | | | own ecosystem of microorganisms, including yeasts |
| exposed to the elements, especially in winter, causing | | | | and bacteria, which cannot be removed by any |
| it to become drier. | | | | amount of cleaning. |
| Get 20-30 minutes of sunshine daily on your arms | | | | Make sure to call your skin doctor or dermatologist |
| and/or legs; sunshine triggers the body's production | | | | when you have any open cuts or sores from |
| of Vitamin D3, which is essential to having healthy | | | | scratching that won't heal. If you're still worried about |
| skin. Eat at least two organic apples a day while | | | | your skin, or the problems persist, see your skin |
| working to clear up your skin; apples are good for | | | | doctor. Continue using coconut oil and you'll see the |
| skin health - organic so you can eat pesticide-free | | | | benefits in good, clear skin, free of dryness and |
| skin (most of the apple pectin is in the skin), which | | | | other skin conditions. |
| helps with constipation too. Eating fruits that are red | | | | |