Skin Care

As you head outdoors, don't forget your sun protection: a big floppy hat, sunglasses, and, most important, sunscreen. Just one blistering sunburn can increase your susceptibility to skin cancer-and that's just the beginning. 

If you are like so many of the people out there who dread that first visit to the ever popular tanning bed salon, you probably have all kinds of questions that you are embarrassed to ask anyone about.

Living in Chicago, I know all about winter--below-zero temperatures, biting winds, big dumps of snow. I also know about the havoc winter conditions can cause to one's skin, the dryness, chapping, and even wind burn.

Olive oil is great for your body, inside and out. Learn some great ways to use olive oil as your skin care beauty secret.

Over-the-counter and homeopathic treatments can help fight outbreaks of acne, as long as you keep in mind that too many treatments can dry out your skin. In the long run, a good skin-care routine will do the most to improve your complexion.

You'll never get a streaky spray-on tan if you follow this advice.

With so many types of skin rashes out there, someone suffering irritation needs to resist the urge to scratch and take a long hard look at the symptoms.

A sweat rash is irritated skin that comes to irritate the person suffering. Learn how to stop this vicious cycle.

Learn to recognize early signs of skin cancer so you can get it treated early. With more than 1 million new cases each year, skin cancer is the leading form of cancer in the United States.

Underarm rashes can come from many causes, but it is important to know precisely what the underlying issue is in order to treat the problem.

The foundation of dry skin care is a good, regular skin care regimen. Your daily routine should include three steps: cleanse, tone and moisturize. If your skin is extremely dry, cleanse only once a day, preferably in the evening.

Oily skin can be frustrating, embarrassing and difficult to treat. But a healthy lifestyle coupled with the right products will help your skin look its best.

Skin fungus is an uncomfortable and often unsightly thing to deal with, so learn how to take it out of commission quickly.

If you've tried all the acne treatment products at the drugstore or if you're looking for a budget solution, you can experiment with acne treatments at home. In fact, you probably have a lot of natural astringents right in your kitchen that can help rid your skin of acne-causing oil and impurities.

What is the best way to remove blackheads? Many blackhead treatments are available, but you should choose a treatment that does not irritate your skin too much.

Common rashes have different causes and treatments, but they share one trait: they are universally annoying.

Skin cancer comes in three main forms. Learning about these types of skin cancers and what you can do to prevent them very well could save your life.

If you want to have fresh, clear skin that radiates with health, you need to follow the skin care basics of cleansing, toning and moisturizing, along with a weekly exfoliation and a facial mask.

"How to get rid of age spots?" is one of the most common questions people ask as they age. Truth is, you can't get rid of them entirely, but you can minimize their appearance.