Bath salts can be beneficial for many skin types. Salts and minerals, regardless of their source, can soften water and, depending on the specific salts used, reduce inflammation and swelling. Epsom salts are probably the best-known type; they work quite well and are wonderfully inexpensive. Most of the salts added to bath products are just […]

Bath oils are primarily just that: oils derived from all sorts of sources, including sunflower, almond, coconut, and jojoba—and from a virtual plethora of plants and flowers. Some bath oils contain volatile (fragrant) oils that can potentially cause allergic reactions. Other bath oils are formulated with slip agents (ingredients that help the oils move over […]

It’s hard to imagine that the popularity of antibacterial cleansers is a cause for concern, but for a variety of reasons it is. Antibacterial cleansers are usually effective against many types of bacteria on the skin but they end up causing problems for just that very reason. The widespread use of antibacterial agents has created […]

Exfoliating skin from the neck down provides the same benefits as it does from the neck up: It helps the skin absorb moisturizer better, unclogs pores, and allows healthier skin cells to surface. There are lots of ways to help get dead skin cells off the body. You can use anything from a gentle washcloth […]

Body cleansers, body washes, and body shampoos are just what they sound like—they use the detergent cleansing agents typically found in hair shampoos to clean the body— and they are excellent for all skin types. They tend to be less drying than bar soaps and bar cleansers, they leave no residues from the bar on […]

While there is no joy or beauty in wasting money on useless body products, the pleasure of a wonderful luxurious bath offers many emotional benefits that should not be ignored. There is no denying the amazing amount of relaxation you can derive from a quiet interlude in a serene, carefully prepared bath. By adding a […]

One interesting wrinkle (no pun intended) in this story is the number of body-care lines that include the word “spa” as part of their name. Marketing finesse gives spa lines an authoritative aura and healthful image when it comes to skin care, particularly from the neck down. This misperception can waste money and also cause […]

Skin is skin, head to toe—so why waste money on specialty products that aren’t specially formulated.? From the neck down Neck creams, throat creams, breast creams, thigh creams, and creams for the elbows, knees, and heels abound throughout the cosmetics industry. While the cosmetics industry loves to sell products for every corner of your face […]

Losing a lot of weight or suffering a lot of sun damage can cause the thigh area to sag, making cellulite look worse and excess weight appear more noticeable. Liposuction alone won’t lift up the skin that hangs down and causes pouching and folds. Thigh lifts can be performed, along with liposuction, to tighten sagging […]