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All About Adult Acne

May 17, 2011

Clear, glowing skin is something treasured in every culture. But for some of us saying goodbye to our teens doesn't mean saying goodbye to the zits and blackheads.  Adult Acne Can Be Treated Adult acne affects 50% of women and 25% of men. Yet most...

Natural Treatments for Dermatitis

Apr 02, 2011

Dermatitis is characterised by dry, itchy, inflamed skin that sometimes sports blisters and 'crusts'. There are numerous types of dermatitis, including eczema, but the underlying cause in all circumstances is the skin's inability to repair damage...

What is Dermatitis?

Mar 29, 2011

Dermatitis is most commonly defined as an inflammation of the skin. Symptoms of dermatitis include red, swollen, itchy and/or blistered skin. There are two basic types of dermatitis. Endogenous (“from within”) dermatitis is an often chronic allergic...

Video: A Luxurious Qi Facial

Mar 10, 2011

Imagine a facial that uses Traditional Chinese Medicine to help remove fine lines around the face. As Kat finds out when she chats with Kathy from Qi Beauty International, the Qi Facial does exactly that! The treatment uses 24 carat gold plated micomagnets...

Organic Skincare For Mums and Bubs

Mar 10, 2011

Nicole Auckland from Body and Soul is with ntpagesTV filling Kat Tate in on the preganacy and baby skincare range they produce. These are manufactured from organic ingredients and aromatherapy essential oils and are suitable for mums and bubs.

Oils, Creams and Powders

Mar 10, 2011

Polcopharma's Reinhard Polley is with Kat Tate from ntpagesTV telling her all about the massage oils, creams and talcum powders in their range. These are imported from Europe and have only the highest quality ingredients in them.

Skincare For Summer

Oct 14, 2010

With summer on the way, most of us are going to be spending more time exposed to the comforting rays of the sun, though not always necessarily at the beach. One often forgets that we are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation whenever we are outdoors, and...

Conditions That Benefit From Naturopathic Treatment

Jun 30, 2010

What is naturopathy? Naturopathic medicine is based on the theory that the body has the natural ability to heal itself. A naturopath will assess the person as a whole, and identify the cause of a problem or illness and treat it.  This is in contrast...

Herbal Medicine for Eczema

Jun 03, 2010

Herbal medicine is one of a range of natural therapies that are used to treat the symptoms or effects of ailments and conditions such as eczema. This reflects a growing trend for other sources of relief, with a move away from traditional medicine or...

Natural Health Treatments for Fungal Infections

May 21, 2010

Natural health treatments for fungal infections of the skin are a safe and effective way of getting rid of these afflictions.  Fungi are a natural part of our body, and typically occur on our skin, which is their primary food source. Some fungi change...

Natural Approaches for Skin Elasticity

May 21, 2010

Your skin is the largest organ of the body. It is responsible protecting internal organs, and defends the body from pathogens, UV rays and a number of environmental irritants. With all that work, your skin can start to show signs of wear and tear and...

Alpha And Beta Hydroxy Acids

Aug 28, 2009

Alpha and beta hydroxy acids have been utilised in modern skin care products for some time. They are popular additives that act as skin conditioners and exfoliants whilst stimulating the production of new skin cells. Hydroxy acids are organic acids...

The Skin

Aug 28, 2009

What is skin? Skin is an extremely versatile organ, which covers your entire body. Skin is made up of three layers that consist of: a thin outer layer or epidermis contains dead skin cells that are continually shed, as well as cells that produce melanin, which...

LED Light Therapy for Skin

Jul 21, 2009

The body is made up of cells that are generally capable of healing and reproducing on their own using naturally occurring cellular energy known as adenosine triphospate or ATP. When the skin is damaged, ATP stimulates cell regeneration to heal and...

Should I Squeeze My Spots?

Jul 21, 2009

Seeing an unsightly spot on your face just a day or two before a big event may tempt you to squeeze it. People tend to squeeze their spots, thinking that releasing the tissue build-up underneath the skin may reduce the swelling and make the pimple...

Exfoliate With a Homemade Facial Scrub

Jul 10, 2009

Your skin constantly renews itself by creating new cells beneath the surface of your skin. Ideally, old or dead skin cells come off while you bathe or wash your face to make way for newer skin cells to reach the surface. As you age, your skin's natural...

Wrinkles and Natural Therapies

Jun 23, 2009

Fine lines and wrinkles on the face have always been regarded as signs of ageing. Most people accept wrinkles as inevitable, just like death and taxes, while a growing number resist the unsightly lines with skin products and invasive surgery. Some skin...

Natural Therapies for Skin Scars

Jun 18, 2009

Scarring of your skin is a natural part of the healing process after injury has occurred. It can be caused by a number of sources, most typically via injury, but also from conditions such as acne. Scars go through numerous changes as they heal, but...

Dry Skin and Cracked Lips: How to Prevent Them

May 26, 2009

Dietary problems and certain weather conditions can bring about changes in your skin's texture. When the air is dry, your skin can also turn dry all over. Your lips, too, may not be spared from dryness and may exhibit extreme symptoms like cracking, flaking...

Skin Care - What to Avoid

May 24, 2009

Choosing the right skin care products for you can be a daunting task, what with thousands of products and a multitude of brand names from which to choose. Due to insufficient knowledge about the true nature of cosmetic ingredients, your choice of a...

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