Do you have patches of scaly, itching skin, rough at the edges and lighter/darker than the rest of the skin around it? If you do, then you can suspect with great confidence that you have tinea versicolor. This is a yeast infection of our skin that is very common. It is started by an exaggerated […]

All the results of recent studies indicate that we should all have some baking soda in our kitchen. It is the healthiest and the cheapest product you’ll ever have but is also a great remedy for different diseases. It serves as great mouthwash, teeth whitener and breath freshener. Its beneficial properties transcend everything that you’ve […]

On a general note, hydrogen peroxide has long been used in the beauty world and even for medicinal purposes. They are put in many hair colors, are used to highlight hair, but is also applied to cuts and scratches as a disinfectant. It is even used in food industry and as an alternative to pricey […]

Apple cider vinegar has a very versatile use. It is used as a teeth whitener, mouthwash contributes to weight loss and boosts our immune system. Acetic acid from the vinegar slows down the speed at which sugar enters our blood after meals. The calcium it contains keeps our body and bones strong while ash keeps […]

Tinea versicolor is a skin disease usually caused by oily skin, hot climate, excessive sweating and weak immune system. The main culprit for the condition is a type of yeast that naturally lives on our skin but has grown out of control at some point and appears as a rash. It is not contagious and […]

Mallasezia furfur is a type of yeast whose natural environment is human skin. If their number exceeds what is normal it evolves into a fungus that releases chemicals that cause rashes and discoloration of the skin.  The skin of scalp, chest, and back are especially susceptible to this fungus because these areas are rich in […]

Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic which is most commonly used for medicinal purposes: it cleans and disinfects wounds and is sometimes used as a mouth rinse which prevents irritation and soreness.  It is also used as hair bleach, treatment for acne, toothbrush disinfectant and even as a refrigerator cleaner. There are different types of hydrogen […]

Spots may be a very likable addition to clothes design, accessories or even wallpapers of a room. However, none of us (or at least very few people) like our faces decorated with spots.  Even freckles can be irritating at times to some, but age spots have the ability to rub us up the wrong wall. […]