The manufacturing process to create a perfume starts with the collection of the ingredients used in the scent. The perfume can be based either on one scent or a combination of hundreds of aromas. Ingredients come from many different sources such as flowers, grasses, spices, fruit, wood

No longer solely the domain of the granola set, organic food and personal care products have left the food co-op and hit the mainstream. Today, nearly all grocery stores boast organic food sections and consumers are taking notice. With frightening news about the potential toxicity

Nummular Dermatitis or Nummular eczematous Dermatitis (Nummular Eczema) is a coin shaped patch on the skin. It is a stubborn and an itchy rash.Its characteristics being oval to round erythematous plaques generally found on the legs and arms. The lesions begin as papules and then coalesce

These are wart like tumors of the skin which are caused by the molluscum contagious virus which is a DNA poxvirus. It is mainly found in young children and it affects the arms, body and legs. This disease spreads through saliva, direct contact or shared articles of clothing. In case of adults

It is a skin disease which results in small and itchy rashes. It is also called as prickly heat or sweat rash. It is generally occurs in hot and humid conditions such as during summers and tropics. It can affect people of all ages and is commonly found in infants and children due to their underdeveloped

Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which the production of perspiration exceeds beyond what is necessary to cool the body. The excessive sweating is more commonly found in: armpits (Axillary hyperhidrosis), face (Facial Blushing), feet (Plantar hyperhidrosis), hands (Palmar hyperhidrosis)

Having naturally curly hair is a blessing and a curse. People envy your waves or try to get their hands on your springy ringlets. You have lots of options when styling curly hair. But keeping your curly mop from frizzing can be tough. Here is what you need to know to tame your curls.

It is a mole with a white ring or halo around it and is sometimes also called Sutton`s naevus or leukoderma acquisititum centrifugum. It is not uncommon and can be found in children or young adults of either sex. The mole in the centre of the halo is rarely cancerous although all halo moles are

Although you may have never heard of Seborrhea, you may be one of the many that suffer from it. Seborrhea is more commonly known and referred to as dandruff - those embarrassing white flakes that fall from the scalp. However, seborrhea does not just occur on the scalp. It can occur on any area

It is an inflammation of one or more hair follicles. This condition can occur anywhere on the skin. It results in tender red spots often with surface pustules. It could occur due to infection, irritation, occlusion and specific skin diseases. It affects both men and women at any stage of their

There’s an amusing story about Jacqueline Kennedy’s style and wit that occasionally appears in print. It seems that she was seated next to some government dignitaries when the topic of conversation turned to pollution. Jacqueline, in her breathy, sophisticated manner of speech, suggested

Are you tired of constantly shaving your bikini line or sick of the pungent odor of hair removal creams? There is another option: waxing. Granted, it can be a little painful. But, the results last a lot longer. What are the ins and outs of waxing? Can you try it at home? Here’s the deal: If you want

It is an inflammation of the skin which results in dryness, heat, flakiness and itching. A number of factors can result in Eczema and only a small area of the skin may be affected but it can affect any part of the body. A number of things cause eczema. The most common cause of eczema is a general

Dermatofibroma, also known as fibrous histiocytoma is a harmless benign skin growth, especially found on the legs. They generally range from about .5 to 1 cm. These rounded bumps or hard papules vary in color from brownish to purple. Researchers believe that it can be caused by any injury

Dandruff or Pityriasis capitis refers to the extreme flaking of the dead skin which forms on the scalp. Although small amount of flaking is normal but when people start experiencing a large amount of flaking, the person is said to be suffering from dandruff. It might also be accompanied

Do you ever glance at yourself in the mirror and wish for bigger eyes, a smaller nose, fuller lips, or some other feature beyond your control? You can easily fix one feature on your face, your eyebrows. Eyebrows can dramatically change your appearance. Remember Marlene Dietrich’s thin

Has the world of makeup opened up to the less refined gender? Lately it’s difficult to tell where the trends are going. While skin care regimes and salon hair products used to only be found in a woman’s medicine cabinet, this is no longer the case. This expanding beauty craze is only growing stronger

Erythema nodosum is an inflammation of subcutaneous fat tissue. If the inflammation is pressed it causes quite a lot of pain. It appears to be a painful bruise on both the shins. Other bumps may be seen on the elbows, knees, thighs and forearms. The person affected by Erythema nodosum may feel

That expensive night cream that was guaranteed to remove wrinkles creating a “more youthful you” is almost all gone. It was supposed to last for months. And you’re out of that tube of conditioner you just purchased from your hairdresser after your last visit. If you have a teenage daughter

It is a genetic disorder which was discovered by a French dermatologist Ferdinand Jean Darier. It results in dark crusty patches on the skin which at times contain pus. These crusty patches are known as keratotic papules. It is hereditary disease and is dominant. It tends to affect both genders

Also referred to as hand eczema, it is a skin condition in which rashes develops on hands and they become dry, red, cracked and inflamed. It is not considered to be contagious but this condition can eventually lead to pain on contact with even simple solution such as water. This disease is commonly

We all know that one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from the sun is to regularly use sunscreen. Experts say you should use a sunscreen with SPF 15 anytime you are going to be exposed to the sun for more than 10 minutes. Studies have shown that using SPF 15 everyday provides

It is form of hand eczema. It is more common in women and starts on the side of the fingers. In the beginning it is itchy and then develops into a rash. In some cases it can only affect the feet. In some cases it can be present both on the feet and the hands. It affects both the men and women equally.

Vitamins and minerals are essential for proper function of every organ in the body, especially your skin as it is the largest organ in your body. Experts agree that the best way to get all the necessary vitamins and minerals is to maintain a healthy diet but supplements are available as well.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes a reddish inflammation, and a characteristic flaking of the skin in the area of the inflammation. The flaking usually resembles silver or grey scales. Although references of this disease exist in various texts throughout history, the term

It is an abnormal collection of pigment cells which are present within the skin. The cells are called melanocytes. Moles are quite common and most of the people are born with it and others develop it during their lives. They are usually circular or oval in shape and are not very large. Moles are

It is also known as cold sores or fever blisters. It is a viral infection of the skin which can occur repeatedly. It happens because when the immune system clears the virus, it hides in the nerves and is therefore never completely removed from the body. This infection is quite common. It is projected

Diaper dermatitis, also known as diaper rash is an irritation of the skin in areas such as the lower stomach, buttocks, upper thighs and the groin. It includes a variety of skin disorders that generally occur in infants, young kids and paralyzed people. Diaper dermatitis is more common

What is the secret to fresh, glowing, more porcelain-like skin? Well there’s more than one, actually, but the one we’ll be discussing here is exfoliation - the process of scrubbing away the outer layer of dry and dull skin, to reveal fresher, newer skin underneath. Exfoliation reveals

If you’ve ever found yourself rubbing your back against the door or scratching your legs like the mutt down the street chances are you have dry skin. It sounds innocent enough but in severe cases you can’t sleep, and you can even create sores or open cuts from your scratching. Almost everyone now