Von Claudia Shannon

Skin-To-Skin: Your Parenting Jump Start

Also referred to as SSC, skin-to-skin is an important practice that should be prioritized as soon as possible after birth, with benefits that exten...

What are Marionette Lines, and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

While wrinkles like marionette lines are a part of the natural aging process, itâ€™s possible to temporarily reduce their appearance. There are no ...

Brainy Beauty: Can Electrolytes Really Hydrate Your Skin?

The skinâ€™s outermost layer (called the stratum corneum) acts like Saran Wrap, holding in water and electrolytes and protecting skin cells from en...

Sodium Cocoate: a Common Skin Cleanser

However, itâ€™s possible that products containing sodium cocoate can lead to breakouts for a number of reasons. The Food and Drug Administration (F...

Do Gold Facials Really Work?

Today weâ€™re talking about gold facials â€” yep, a facial where they slather skin- soothing ingredients and real gold on your face. â€œThough scie...

How to Identify and Treat An Ingrown Hair Cyst

Improper hair removal techniques may lead to these bumps. At first, you might notice a small pimple-like bump with a hair at its surface. You may a...

Natural Treatment for Seborrheic Dermatitis: what Works?

Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as dandruff, is an inflammatory skin disease. Seborrheic dermatitis can result from different factors, depending ...

Can I Use Baby Oil on My Face?

According to Johnson & Johnson, baby oil can be applied to a babyâ€™s skin before a massage. Thereâ€™s a limited amount of scientific research ...

Is Lip Threading a Safe and Effective Way to Get Fuller, Defined Lips?

Unlike lip fillers that add volume to your lips, lip threading adds curve and definition, primarily to the cupidâ€™s bow area of your upper lip. As...

How to Tame a Cowlick in Your Hair

â€œFor some, the cowlick will appear as hair sticking straight up, and for others, hair will be completely flat,â€ says Michaeline Becker, celebri...

Filiform Warts: Causes, Removal, and Home Remedies

There are more than 100 strains of HPV, but only some strains (1, 2, 4, 27, and 29) are known to cause filiform warts. If you contract one of these...

What is Hair Rebonding and Does it Work?

Hair rebonding is permanent. Some formulas claim to be formaldehyde-free, but almost every relaxant formula releases powerful gases that are chemic...