Skin Care

Whether trimmed or long, polished or plain, your nails say a lot about the state of your health. What warning signs are literally at your fingertips?

By Maria Trimarchi & Jennifer Sellers

Do you floss, shower, comb your hair? Take a look at how your daily routine affects your health and learn about personal hygiene with this image gallery.

By Sara Cheshire

Albinism is a condition where your body makes less than the normal amount of the pigment melanin. It affects one in every 18,000 to 20,000 Americans.

By Susan L. Nasr

Applying your first 'swipe' was likely a rite of passage into young adulthood. And it's a pretty weighty choice to make -- one that goes far beyond gel or solid, powder fresh or mountain spring. Should you choose deodorant or antiperspirant?

By Josh Clark

Though some people might not sweat the small stuff, those with hyperhidrosis sweat the small stuff, the large stuff and everything between. Is there any way to prevent or cure excessive sweating?

By Jessika Toothman

Chicken pox causes you to sprout blisters and scratch like crazy. Why did parents intentionally expose their children to this itchy illness before routine vaccinations became available?

By Cristen Conger

Your initial reaction to the thought of no more baths may be "gross!" But there also could be more serious ramifications than an unpleasant layer of grime.

By Katherine Neer

Antibacterial soap is supposed to save us from deadly bacteria, but the microbes are surviving and may be getting stronger. Should we ban antibacterial soap altogether?

By Josh Clark

Dry skin is not only annoying, it can lead to wrinkles. But curing dry skin with aromatherapy -- using essential oils like peppermint and lavender -- is a natural solution. Learn how to improve dry skin.

By Kathi Keville

Your toenails and fingernails can suffer from a variety of problems. The good news is that by following practical recommendations, you can keep your nails problem-free. Learn about home remedy secrets to maintaining nail health.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

If you dread the crinkles and creases that come with aging -- don't! Stress only makes wrinkles worse. But how can you remedy the ones you've got?

By Editors of Consumer Guide & Christine Venzon

Unfortunately, oily skin is not just for teenagers. The good news is that there are plenty of simple, effective home remedies that help improve your complexion. Read about ways you can freshen you face naturally.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection of the skin that causes redness, itching, and other symptoms. Learn 25 home remedies that can help you prevent and treat athlete's foot.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Learn about the social phenomenon of shaving and the evolution of shaving technology.

By Marshall Brain

Fortunately, no one needs a salon or expensive products to have hair that looks healthy and stylish. With the right techniques, it can be among your most attractive features. Read our hair-care tips.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Your skin is an important defender against invaders. It usually fends off trouble quite successfully. Sometimes, however, an allergen gets the best of your skin, causing a reaction.

By Linnea Lundgren

Vinegar is a wonderful -- and inexpensive -- addition to your beauty regimen. Vinegar can help restore the natural acidity of your skin. Learn more about how vinegar can help with beauty.

By Christine Halvorson

Skin is the largest and most visible organ of your body. It's a bellwether to your overall health. Healthy skin also can do wonders for self-esteem. Read these skin-care tips.

By Editors of Consumer Guide

Although it can't stop the aging process, a facelift can make you appear years younger. How is the facelift procedure performed? And what risks are involved with this type of cosmetic surgery?

By Stephanie Watson

It's the bane of countless teenagers and a frustrating surprise for many adults too. Do doctors know what causes acne?

Winter is the season for dry skin and chapped lips due to many factors. Check out these skin tips for getting through a scratchy, dry skin free winter.

By Dr. Rob Danoff

Can sugar really be causing problems with my skin? Get the not so sweet facts about sugar and its relationship to skin health.

By Tamar Nordenburg

People with dark skin have many benefits but there are some hidden dangers that lurk on the darker side. Learn more about safe skin tips in this article.

By Tamar Nordenburg

A person's ethnicity can effect how they treat and maintain there skin. Take a look at what you can do to keep your skin healthy with the tips inside this article.

By Tamar Nordenburg

Skin types are different in many ways and should be treated according to their characteristics. Find out more about your skin type and what you can do to keep it healthy.

By Tamar Nordenburg