In February, we're still experience cold weather, but we may also enjoy some warmer days here and there, pointing to the warmer weather...

Whipped body butters are super-rich and great for your skin. They're very effective at rejuvenating dry, damaged skin; and can be applied...

As we head toward the Winter Solstice, the weather is colder, and the days are shorter. Because the sun is waning, this time of year is...

Cleansing the skin with oil is also an ancient Ayurvedic practice, which may seem strange at first, so let’s take a look at the skin and...

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.  Your skin is the largest organ of your body; and its functions are...

High dietary sugar intake causes so much damage to the body.  It can suppress the immune system, disturb vitamin and mineral balance,...

Herbal salves are useful for a variety of skin issues, including cuts, scrapes, bruises, irritated skin, dry skin, acne scars, arthritis,...

It’s the beginning of Autumn and my lips are already getting dry and cracked. If yours are too, then make this lip balm with healing...

As we transition from the warmer season of summer to the cooler season of fall, we need to take extra care of our skin. Fall is the...

Facial scrubs are a type of exfoliation for the face, neck, and upper chest area. Exfoliation removes the build-up of dead skin cells...

I have many vials of essential oils; but there are six that I absolutely must have because of their therapeutic benefits to the skin....

Dry brushing the skin is an Ayurvedic practice that’s been around for centuries. It's a wonderful practice to increase circulation and...

The cold outside temperatures can chap your skin, and the indoor heat can dry out your skin. This is a damaging combination; so, it’s...

Now that we’re in the heart of summer, let’s take a look at a great first aid herb that will come in handy for all those outdoor...

If you suffer from dry, chapped, or cracked skin this winter, make a batch of this Calendula Lotion. Calendula Officinalis (Calendula)...

Solar-infused oils make wonderful skin-care products. I use them for lotions, creams, and salves. A few of my favorite solar-infused...

Applying oil to the skin is a common practice in Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine from India. Your skin reflects the health of...

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, in part to our exposure to environmental toxins and chemicals. The skin is the largest organ of the...