Skin Care

Acne scars can be itchy, painful and embarrassing, but there are many ways to reduce the appearance of these scars and make them less irritating. But which acne scar treatment is right for you?

By Shannon Cicero

Most people get age spots as they get older. They're more annoying than harmful, but you don't have to live with age spots unless you want to.

By Alexander Page

Blackheads are a common type of acne caused by oils and dead skin cells that clog your pores and turn dark in color. What can you do to treat and prevent these breakouts?

By Aida Duncan

If you have blemishes on your chest, back or arms, you have body acne. Body acne can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable problem, but there are ways to treat it.

By John Barrymore

Nothing can make you look older and more fatigued than a pair of dark circles under your eyes. What can you do to get rid of them?

By Sarah Siddons

Frown lines can make you look sad, no matter how happy you are. So how do you erase them from your face?

By Mary Salisbury

Somehow, an itchy, red rash appeared on your skin and you're racking your brain to figure out how it got there. As you ponder your pruritic predicament, the rash seems to be growing. Could it be something serious?

By Matteson Cade

Skin is your body's outer shield, protecting it from the elements, fending off the sun's damaging rays and putting up with a number of other environmental irritants. It's no wonder that your skin eventually loses some of its elasticity.

By Sarah Jourdain

Tea tree oil is a common herbal medicine that you might find in several cosmetic products, including shampoo and deodorant. What can the oil do for your skin, and what side effects should you be aware of?

By Elizabeth Whitmore

Many people enjoy mint-flavored chewing gum and toothpastes, and mint teas are popular choices at coffee shops. Aside from its soothing scents, can mint provide benefits to your skin?

By Aida Duncan

It's easy to take your skin for granted, but the largest organ of the human body is also one of the most important. One of the many things it can do is act as a barrier, keeping harmful substances out while holding the right amount of water in.

By John Barrymore

Want to look like you've spent the afternoon at the spa getting a facial, but don't want to shell out lots of cash? These ideas for homemade face masks just might do the trick -- and at a fraction of the cost.

By Sarah Siddons

Regardless of whether you live in a hot, humid climate or a cold, dry climate, your skin needs moisture. But what type of moisturizer will work best in your climate?

By Sarah Jourdain

It's no secret that applying moisturizer is one of the best ways to fight off dry skin, but what you put in your body can help, too. What foods and drinks should you consume to help keep your body hydrated?

By Matteson Cade

Dry skin isn't limited to just the face, legs and arms; it can also be a problem for your scalp. How can you add moisture so that your scalp and hair stay healthy?

By Christina Pander

Dry, scaly skin and all-over itchiness can make you uncomfortable in your own skin. Luckily, you can combat that feeling by adding one simple step to your skin care regimen -- moisturize.

By Sarah Jourdain

A pair of perfectly manicured hands can add the right finishing touch to your outfit. Then again, ragged, dry and cracked cuticles can ruin the entire look. Luckily, keeping cuticles moist and healthy is much easier than you'd think.

By Sarah Siddons

No one wants to spend time fretting over dry, itchy elbows. Yet, that sandpaper feel, the unsightly scaly skin and those snags along the sleeves of your favorite shirts and sweaters leave you doing just that. Luckily, moisturizing can solve your elbo

By Jamie Palamon

The cracked, weatherworn look of your vintage leather trench hints at exotic adventures in faraway places. Sadly, cracked, weatherworn skin typically doesn't hold the same alluring appeal.

By Matteson Cade

The sun is shining and spring is in the air. It's time to toss those snow boots, slip on your sandals and show off your toes. But are your feet ready to be front and center?

By Rebecca Regan

No one likes having dry, cracked hands. When it suddenly becomes uncomfortable to shake hands and handle objects, it may be time to break out the moisturizer. What's the best way to keep your hands smooth and healthy?

By Sarah Rutland

Not only are dry, cracked lips unattractive -- they can also be incredible uncomfortable and even painful. But what can you do about that pitiful, peeling pout? Moisturize!

By Mary Salisbury

Many of us moisturize our faces on a daily basis, but not everyone considers their nails. Brittle nails, which can break and chip easily or can peel off in layers, impair daily activities -- what should you do to keep them moisturized?

By Gina Fisher

The older you get, the more your skin loses its ability to stretch. Part of this is due to a breakdown in collagen, the protein in your skin that gives it strength and support. Are there any natural ways to jump-start collagen production?

By Shannon Cicero

If plucking, shaving or hair removal cream hasn't worked to get rid of unwanted hair, it might be time to seek out medical help. What should you look for in a hair removal specialist?

By John Barrymore