Author: Erin Elizabeth

I’ve always struggled with my eyebrows, having over-plucked them when I was younger they resisted growing back. However, I tried out some of the following natural remedies (I’m too afraid to put chemicals on my already dwindling brows) and the results were magnificent! Our eyebrow hairs are similar to the ones on our head; made of a protein called keratin and strings of amino acids (which make our hair strong). So if these bonds found in the amino acid chains are broken it causes our hair follicles also to break -I must have weak bonds because my hair is always...

Aloe Vera is known as the “plant of immortality,” and for good reason. Its amazing effects on skin are well known, from soothing irritation to helping skin look young and radiant. But these days Aloe Vera can do a whole lot more than just help your skin. Health Benefits of Aloe Vera As more research into Aloe is being done, a seemingly endless list of potential uses is being discovered. It can help reduce or eliminate dandruff. As a cream it is an extremely effective treatment for psoriasis. It may even have potential uses as a supplement for diabetics...

Turmeric is the fourth most antioxidant-rich herb out of 159,277, according to its Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) score. Curcumin, which is extracted from turmeric, has strong preventative and curative affects for several different ailments. With its cell-penetrating ability, curcumin can penetrate the body at the deepest levels to fight free radical damage. The anti-aging, moisturizing, antioxidant, astringent and antimicrobial properties of turmeric are unbelievable. Turmeric (in combination with other ingredients) is effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It is also beneficial for oily skin as it regulates the production of sebum, an oily substance produced by the...