Skin Care Basics Videos

Hypothyroidism can cause dry, flaky skin, but regularly using a high-quality moisturizer can help alleviate the symptom. Treat dry skin caused by hypothyroidism with advice from a certified...

Cleansing the skin with oil is possible by using an oil-based cleanser and working it into the skin using circular motions. Use oil to cleanse the face with advice from a certified aesthetician in...

Cleansing the skin of toxins can involve steaming the face to open up the pores and applying a clay mask over the entire face to draw out any impurities. Eliminate toxins from the skin with advice...

Eliminating acne from the skin requires finding a cleanser, toner and moisturizer that are hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic and fragrance free. Achieve acne-free skin by choosing the right products...

Treating a sunburn and itchy skin involves cooling the area from the outside and the inside in the form of taking a cool bath and drinking plenty of water. Keep the skin and body hydrated to treat...

When acid burns the skin, quickly rinse off the acid with cool water, wrap the area with sterile gauze and seek immediate medical attention. Understand how to treat an acid burn with advice from a...

Eliminating sunspots from the skin usually involves using a lightening cream, which helps clear the complexion and reduce hyperpigmentation. Discover other options for reducing the appearance of...

Sagging skin under the chin can be treated using a tightening cream, injecting fillers, getting a chemical peel or undergoing surgery. Reduce the appearance of a sagging chin with advice from a...

Firming sagging skin involves either using a tightening cream, getting a chemical peel, using fillers or undergoing plastic surgery. Discover the options for forming loose, sagging skin with...

Removing dead skin involves exfoliating the area with a salt or sugar scrub, wiping away the scrub using a damp cloth and moisturizing the area with a high-quality cream. Repair dead, flaky skin...

To safely remove permanent ink from the skin, simply spray the area with hairspray, rub the ink in a circular pattern, and wash the area with soap and water. Repeat these steps as necessary to...

Becoming an aesthetician requires first attending school and obtaining state certification before building up a clientele. Find out how to get into the beauty and skin care industry with advice...

For serious problems with cracked lips, it's important to consult a physician, but in general, it's important to wear a lip balm that has SPF 15 or higher. Get tips on keeping chapped lips...

People with pale skin often have problems related to sun exposure, sensitivity and dryness, so wearing sunscreen daily, applying high-quality moisturizers and using gentle soap are great ways to...

LED light therapy is a treatment for skin that has been shown to produce anti-aging results, and hand-held versions are being sold around the world. Find out how LED light exposure can help the...

Home remedies for dry skin around the mouth include ceasing to use a product you may be allergic to or wearing Vaseline around the lip line at night. Care for red or dry skin on the face with...

Dry, splitting skin occurs when the skin is dehydrated, and soaking the area in tepid water can fill the dermis with the proper moisture. Keep the skin properly hydrated to maintain its elasticity...

Cocoa butter is a great moisturizer for dry skin, and it can be used on a daily basis after taking a shower to maintain proper hydration throughout the day. Add cocoa butter to a daily routine...

Skin problems can manifest by changing the appearance of an existing mole or growth, which indicates that there is an issue in the dermis. Learn about the various skin problems that can occur with...

Removing skin tags is usually done by cauterizing or burning off the excess skin after the area is numbed with Novocaine. Remove skin tags that are bothersome or uncomfortable with information...

The effects of smoking on the skin include rapid aging and weathering, which is even evident over the entire body. Discover the negative effects of smoking on the dermis with information from a...

Sunscreen protects the skin by preventing redness to occur while also protecting it from the long ultraviolet A rays. Find sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays with information from...

Skin tags can become cancerous, but it is a very rare occurrence. Understand what skin tags are, and find out if they have a tendency to be harmful, with information from a practicing...

Some hypoglycemic people can experience itchy skin or a rash, especially if they are more prone to diabetes. Identify a rash that is caused by blood sugar imbalances with information from a...

The best treatment for itchy skin is to soak the area in tepid water, moisturize with a lotion and apply aloe vera to the skin. Soothe and calm dry skin with information from a practicing...

Skin complexion consists of undertones, which are either warm or cool, and surface tones, which sit on the surface of the skin. Determine what type of complexion you have by holding a piece of...

Avoid putting Vaseline on your face because it creates a barrier that blocks moisture from getting to your skin. Replace Vaseline with an intensive moisturizer and tips from a makeup artist in...

Lighten your complexion naturally by using products with vitamin C, or holistic lightening gels that contain azelaic acid and licorice root. Eat healthy and drink water to help lighten complexion...

Some inexpensive remedies for evening out your complexion include using mud masks, hydrating gels, facial scrubs and moisturizer. Draw out impurities and clear the face of dead skin with tips from...

Tone down a ruddy complexion by avoiding foods and alcohol that make your complexion flare up, using a calming or redness-relief gel and wearing green-based foundation primers. Neutralize a ruddy...

To improve complexion and remove the appearance of freckles, use a good cleanser every night, wear a daily moisturizer and try a lightening gel. Protect the collagen and elastin in skin to prevent...

Find colors to go with your complexion by determining your skin tone with a color wheel and picking complementary colors based on skin undertones and eye color. Wear red colors with green eyes,...

Even out a ruddy complexion by determining whether the cause of the skin problem is from sun exposure or sensitive skin, and then treating with the appropriate products. Use a gentle cleanser for...

Lighten your complexion by using a brightening serum, a lightening gel with hydroquinone, or natural lightening agents like licorice root and azelaic acid. Consider getting a chemical peel to...

Achieve a flawless complexion by using a good cleanser, applying moisturizer everyday, protecting skin from UV rays and using a foundation that matches skin tone. Find a natural looking foundation...

Some common complexion problems include acne, hyperpigmentation, redness, sensitivity and wrinkles. Learn to identify and treat common skin problems with tips from a makeup artist in this free...

There are two main types of acne: flat acne that consists of clogged pores and blackheads, and bumpy acne, which is an infected pustule. Treat acne depending on the type with tips from a makeup...

Moles that display as freckles will stop growing, but typical moles can grow large and become precancerous or cancerous. Visit a dermatologist once a year to document mole size with information...

Make skin look lighter naturally by applying naturally occurring botanicals, such as azelaic acid, licorice root or a holistic lightening gel. Avoid lightening creams and gels that contain...

To make face skin lighter, use a brightening serum, try a lightening gel with licorice root or azelaic acid, and apply a light powder on top of foundation. Lighten discolorations or...

Use sunscreen correctly by picking the right type of sunscreen, either physical or chemical, and determining which SPF is appropriate for different situations. Calculate how often to reapply...

Sunblock works by either physically blocking and reflecting the light and UV rays off the skin, or by absorbing and neutralizing the UV rays. Calculate how often to re-apply sunblock by...

There is no safe way to build a base tan without damaging the skin, even with short periods of time spent in the sun. Use a self-tanner or gradual tanning lotion to achieve the look of a base tan...

At-home facial hair removal methods include waxing, depilatory chemical lotion and even an at-home electrolysis kit. Find an easy at-home hair removal treatment with information from an...

The three-step kitchen facial begins by cleansing the skin, then steaming the face, followed by a homemade fruit mask. Rinse the fruit from the face and moisturize the skin with information from...

To remove facial hair permanently, consider either electrolysis or a laser treatment, both methods requiring multiple visits to permanently get rid of the hair. Remove hair forever using one of...

To remove unsightly facial hair, either use a traditional waxing method, consider the permanent electrolysis method or try laser hair removal. Choose a method to remove facial hair, which can also...

Giving a home fruit facial involves first cleansing the face, steaming the face to open the pores, spreading mashed fruit onto the skin and allowing it to sit for up to 15 minutes. Rinse off the...

Quickly drying up acne is possible by keeping the skin clean, exfoliating and using a mask on a regular basis. Prevent acne breakouts with a daily and weekly skin regiment with tips from a...

Removing blackheads using home remedies involves using a warm towel compress on the face to open the pores before applying a clay-based mask to dry up the impurities in the skin. Get rid of...