Integrative Remedy: Aloe Vera + Retinoids to Fight Acne For many of us, acne continues to affect our everyday lives well beyond our teenage years. For treating acne, retinoids (e.g. tretinoin) are considered the first line of therapy. However, the topical... Read More Author: Ramses Delgadillo How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air Ether How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air Ether
Herbal Facial Steams Facial Steams are used to bring warm moisture to the skin and open the pores. Adding herbs to facial steams increases the benefits, depending on the qualities of the herbs used. Herbs that are antibacterial,... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Jivome Content Team How well does this article match to you? Water Fire Air How well does this article match to you? Water Fire Air
Science of Facial Masks and Facial Clay Both mud and clay masks have many benefits to the skin when applied. Facial masks are often used in spa treatments and can also be purchased at stores for use at home. There are a wide variety of mud and clay... Read More Author: Janice Leung Editor: Vindhya Veerula MD How well does this article match to you? Earth Fire Water How well does this article match to you? Earth Fire Water
Lip Masks for Luscious Lips Lip masks are recently trending products designed to be a treatment to rejuvenate your lips. While some lip masks have been formulated for specific needs, their main function is to plump, moisturize and smooth... Read More Author: Tara Ghalambor Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Earth Water Ether How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Earth Water Ether
DIY Sore Muscle Relief Oil and Tea Sore muscles occur when we have pushed our muscles beyond their normal limits. While this is a necessary process in training our muscles to become stronger, the discomfort is no fun and can last up to 5 days.... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
5 Surprising Beauty Remedies with Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar began being used for medicinal purposes as early as 400 BC when Hippocrates prescribed it for various treatments. It is mainly composed of apple juice, to which yeast is added to ferment... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Facial Masks from the Garden Fresh plant masks are a great way to revive the skin! Using plants from your garden for a facial at home can be such a treat for your skin. The freshness of the plant feels completely different from using... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air Ether How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air Ether
Dead Sea Mud Masks Dead Sea mud masks have been around for quite some time now and are popular amongst people of all skin types. Many companies have come out with their own versions and some spas even have treatments available... Read More Author: Janice Leung , Tammy Wu Editor: Jason Derico ND How well does this article match to you? Air Earth Water Fire Ether How well does this article match to you? Air Earth Water Fire Ether
Summertime: Refreshing, Toning, and Cooling Sprays for On-The-Go Do you need a way to beat the heat and keep your skin cool and fresh? Try these refreshing skin sprays. They are simple to make and easy to keep in your purse, bag, or car for on-the-go! Cooling and Soothing... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
DIY Face Mask: Balancing Oily Skin During Kapha Season It’s kapha season in the northern hemisphere, which means it’s cool, damp, and the energy surrounding us is heavy. The kapha dosha in Ayurveda is made up of the elements earth and water,... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
DIY Natural Moisturizer: Whipped Shea Butter Shea butter is a fantastic beauty aid. It’s a natural alternative to lotions and creams, has anti-inflammatory and skin nourishing properties, and works great as a leave-in conditioner or hydrating wrap... Read More Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc
DIY: All Natural Grain and Herb Cleansers Cleansing grains are a completely natural alternative for cleaning and exfoliating your skin. Cleansing grains are powdered grains, seeds, and herbs that are ground then combined with water to make a paste... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
DIY Foot Scrubs: Ode to Your Feet Despite all that they do for us, our feet tend to be highly neglected when it comes to self care.  Sure, you can hide them in your shoes so others don’t know it, but let’s admit it, our feet do a lot for... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
DIY Natural Lip Balm: Butters & Beeswax Autumn is in full swing. That means it’s time for warm fuzzy sweaters, falling leaves, cool winds, and… lip balm! For many of us, the shift to cooler weather means dry, chapped lips, or at least lips that... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
How-To: Make Your Own Green Tea Face Wash Green tea’s skin benefits are all over the media these days. It’s been flaunted as a cure for everything ranging from acne to aging skin. Green tea is a tasty and healthy drink, filled with powerful... Read More Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc
Fall Dry Skin DIY: Vata Clay Face Masks The Vata Ayurvedic skin type is characterized by being thin, dry and flaky. It can be cold to the touch and sensitive to cold or windy conditions. From an Ayurvedic perspective, fall is Vata season, due to... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
Facial Rejuvenation DIY: Shatavari Mask Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) introduced facial rejuvenation treatments during the Zhou dynasty (1121-770 B.C.). The earliest Chinese herbal book to include facial rejuvenation is the Divine Farmer’s... Read More Author: Paz Vizcarra MSTCM LAc, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP