Injury and Wound Care: Moist and Covered Healing vs. Dry Healing

Injury, Wound, and Skin Infection Care: Moist Healing Vs. Dry Healing
You know that keeping a wound clean will help it heal. But did you know that keeping the wound clean, moist and covered as opposed to open and dry helps wounds heal more quickly and efficiently?
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Safe, Healthy, Non-Toxic Face Paint Recipes

Safe, Non-Toxic Face Paint Recipes for Halloween
Face painting is a fun part of dressing up for Halloween. Many costumes require a mask or face paint of some kind. Here are easy, diy recipes to make your own face paint that is safe and non-toxic. These recipes should not cause skin irritation
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Back-to-School Shopping: Avoid Itchy, Stretch Clothing to Prevent Chafing and Rashes

Back-to-School Shopping: Clothing with Lycra, Spandex May Cause Allergic Reaction and Rash
Back-to-School shopping means outfitting children with comfortable clothing. Many styles of childrens' clothing are made with Lycra, spandex and other nylon fabrics. Stretch fabric may be comfy, but they can cause allergic reactions and rashes.
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How to Prevent Poison Ivy from Spreading

How to Prevent Poison Ivy From Spreading
Can poison ivy spread? Does scratching a rash caused by poison ivy cause it to spread? Is poison ivy is contagious? Find the answers to these questoins and tips on how to prevent poison ivy from spreading. Health from fellow mom of four at Associated Content, Jolynne Hudnell.
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Burt's Bees and Kiss My Face: Eczema Health Help

Eczema Health Help: Kiss My Face Health and Burt's Bees Product Review
Use Burt's Bees for flare-ups of eczema and nightly moisturizing. For daily use, Kiss My Face Obsessively Natural Ultra Moisturizer. Avoid mineral oil and alcohol; use alpha-hydroxy, bees wax and fruit oils to treat and beat eczema.
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Sunscreen Dangers and Health Advisory

Sunscreen Dangers and Health Advisory
Commercial sunscreens contain dangerous ingredients that may do more harm than good.Consider sunscreens organic sunscreens or other ways to protect from sun.
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Health Help for Dry Chapped Skin

Skin Care: Tips to Avoid Dry Skin
Dry autumn weather = dry fall skin, right? Yes, if you don't take precautions. No, if you follow these tips. Colder weather shrinks blood vessels. Skin contracts to conserve heat and moisture. Practice proactive skin care.
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Beware! Phthalate Toxins in Baby Products

Phthalates in Baby Products: Toxins for Infants?
Overview of phthalates: products they are found in, how they harm children. Baby care solutions to avoid phthalates. Make your baby's health top priority!
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Healthy Cosmetics, Natural Beauty

Safe, Healthful, Non-Toxic Cosmetics / Beauty Grocery List
Definitive list of unsafe skin care, hair care and beauty products and healthful alternatives.
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