What Really Gets Into Your Skin?
Skin is a made up of a fascinating matrix of substances that include mostly proteins, fats, and water. Skin cells of several kinds have the task of managing this matrix…
Health Benefits of UV Light
Ultraviolet (UV) light is most often thought of as a source of damage to skin. However, it also offers tremendous health benefits in the right doses. In fact, sunlight, which…
Importance of Skin Exfoliation
Skin exfoliation is often thought of as an activity that you have to do to keep your skin looking youthful. However, exfoliation is also a natural process for your skin…
What to Do About Skin Photoaging
Is too much exposure to ultraviolet light the real enemy that drives skin aging? Many experts seem to think so. Skin aging has many components, though. Exposure to UV light…
Clematidis for Stiff Joints and More
Clematidis has been a powerful ingredient for joint health in East Asian herbal formulas for centuries. In modern times it is still an important herb that is used by therapists…
Dandelion – A Top Herb of Choice for Detox
You may think of dandelion as that annoying weed that seems impossible to eliminate from your lawn. However, this remarkable herb has a long folk medical history in many cultures…
What Science Tells Us About Astragalus For Herbal Skin Care
Astragalus root has been well-known in Chinese medicine for centuries for its ability to invigorate vital energy (qi). It enjoys exalted status as one of the 50 fundamental herbs in…
Bladderwrack – Weight Loss from the Sea
Looking at your body from the outside in, a good place for starting a weight loss program begins with natural skin care products that contain bladderwrack. This herb thrives in…
Deepening Meditation Naturally
Meditation gives you a rejuvenating break from the stress of everyday living. Clearing and quieting your mind even for a few minutes will energize and refresh your body, mind, and…
Natural Skin Care for Acne
Acne has been around for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans devised one of the first popular treatments: sulfur. Traditional approaches in Asia tended toward herbal skin care.…