Skin

No one enjoys cold sores. Not even the most masochistic of us. Cold sores are different than canker sores (which they are often confused with). They are caused by the virus herpes simplex I (HSV), which can lie dormant in the body, only to flare up when your body is stressed out. Some people are […]

Many people get stretch marks at some point in their lives. Though they aren’t a medical concern and don’t really cause any pain, those who suddenly get them know how annoying they can look! At times, newly formed stretch marks can get itchy for days as well. Appearing as unsightly, dark, streaks that are the

Ouch, that Hurts  Burns, we’ve all had one or two in our lifetime. They hurt. They blister. They peel. They pus. They scar. They are very uncomfortable to deal with. So what can be done? How can essential oils not only help in the healing process but help to rid the skin of scarring and/or

Drug reactions, poison ivy, poison oak, grass, medications, kidney/liver disorders, insect bites, hives, skin disorders, skin infections, fungal infections, irritating fabrics, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, lupus rash, hemorrhoids, viral rashes… The list goes on. There are a lot of reasons why we may suffer itchy skin. While this post won’t (and can’t really) cover every cause of