Avocado
The avocado fruit comes from a tree native to South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Once thought to be an …
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Artist: John Collier, 1708-1786
Dry skin is an uncomfortable condition that most of us suffer from at some point, often in the winter months. There are countless lotions, balms, …
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Shea plant
Shea butter is the pure fat extracted from the nut of the shea tree, which is grown exclusively in several countries in the center of the African continent. Shea butte…
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Latest User Submitted Home Remedies for Dry Skin
- Home remedies for dry skin
If you are tired of moisturizing your dry flaky skin and are looking for easy and effective ways to get a glowing healthy complexion, here are a few suggestions-
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Submitted by SamBo on Tue, 05/05/2009 - 15:37 - Home Remedies for Dry Skin
In the thick of winter, the worst of our dry skin creeps up on us. Our dry skin itches us and hurts in such a bitter way. There are plenty of lotions, but there are also many...
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Submitted by dovid on Thu, 02/12/2009 - 04:45
Latest Questions and Answers About Dry Skin
What causes dry skin?
Dry skin can be as minor as chapped lips in the winter or as severe as harlequin ichthyosis, a congenital condition which causes skin thickening and scaling in fetal tissue. Causes of dry skin include weather, exposure to air conditioning and heating, allergies, soaps and detergents, sun exposure, psoriasis, eczema and thyroid disorders. Diet and lifestyle can also contribute to dry skin. You will find treatments here that relieve the discomfort of minor dry skin conditions and herbal remedies for skin care. If you have chronic dry skin problems that cause pain, discomfort, localized edema or experience a sudden change in your skin condition, consult a doctor as soon as possible.