Dandruff, those telltale white flakes, are the sign of an itchy scalp the net result of which are mini snowstorms of dead skin littering your shoulders. Unsightly and embarrassing, it’s not the most serious thing ever but dandruff can be stubbornly persistent and very difficult to treat effectively. What causes dandruff? Human skin is in …
Essential oils and blends for sleep
There isn’t anyone who hasn’t experienced poor sleep or broken nights and it is the most miserable of experiences. Waking frequently throughout the night or not being able to get off to sleep at all will leave you feeling wrung out and shattered the following day. If sleeplessness carries on over a period of days …
How to make a shaving oil with essential oils
Using a pre-shaving oil to help you shave is an undiscovered revolution for many men. A good pre-shave oil will warm, moisturize and lubricate the skin making the whole process of shaving more comfortable and easier, leaving you with smooth skin that is not sore, stressed or irritated. The skin becomes more pliable making it …
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How to make your own aftershave with essential oils
Many men are already coming round to the idea of employing essential oils to make a shaving oil so how much more logical is it to consider using a blend of warm, spicy, and aromatic fragrances to create an aftershave that doesn’t sting or upset sensitive skin after shaving? What are the benefits of using …
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How to stop itching: homemade relief and ointments for that itch
Featured image: Washington University in St. Louis Itching, whatever the cause, is a really unpleasant condition to have to manage. It is uncomfortable and a nagging irritation which if you are not able to relieve can become chronic and distressing, disrupting sleep and causing real anxiety and agitation. What causes itching? Itchy skin or itching …
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How to treat sunburn
Featured image: Harvard Health The dangers of unlimited and unprotected exposure to the sun couldn’t be more well-known but it is easy to get caught out on a day when there is less direct sunlight and perhaps just glare combined with a strong breeze. Even when the sun isn’t shining, up to 80% of the …
How to get relief from Hayfever and Summer Allergies
Everyone welcomes the long, warm sunny days but if you suffer from hay fever or seasonal allergies then there is always a note of hesitancy at this time of year. A runny nose, and streaming, itchy eyes can herald the spring and summer for many people who suffer from seasonal allergies and this can make …
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Ringworm: what is it, what does it look like and how is it treated?
Image source: University of Arkansas Ringworm isn’t a worm despite its name, it is a fungus that acquired its name because of the circular-shaped lesions which appear on the skin look and which resemble worms arranged in the shape of a ring. The clinical name for ringworm is Dermatophytosis. Sometimes ringworm is called, Tinea, which …
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Ear mites: What are they and how do you get rid of them?
Ear mites are one of the many varieties of mite, this particular type taking up residence in the ear canal of both animals and humans, hence their name. Ear mites live in the ear canal feeding off ear wax and the oils in the skin. Most commonly, ear mites are external parasites and are associated …
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Home remedies and essential oils for hemorrhoids
There are so many different causes of hemorrhoids, it’s hard to imagine anyone walking around who has not suffered from them. Hemorrhoids can be caused by something as simple as chronic diarrhea or struggling whilst lifting something heavy. They are the most unfortunate companion to pregnancy as most women know and also go hand in …
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