Make Up and Skin Care

100 Percent Natural Skin Care

By Linda Ray

The United States monitors the labeling of cosmetics and skin-care products through the USDA. When you are looking for skin-care products that are 100 percent natural, stick with ones that carry either the USDA Organic label or "ECOCERT," a label that is recognized worldwide. The word "natural" has no labeling restrictions. What goes into the body is just as important as what ...

Benefits of Melanin in the Skin

By Cicely Richard

Melanin is the substance in the body that adds color to skin and hair. Ethnic groups of darker skin tones have more melanin in their skin than people who are of lighter skin tones. Freckles are areas of the skin where there are increased productions of melanin. The number of benefits of melanin in the skin primarily deals with its protective qualities. One of the benefits of melanin in the skin...

Taking Care of Your Skin at Any Age

By Juliet Johnson

The earlier you take an interest in caring for your skin, the longer you will reap the benefit from the softness and elasticity of your younger-looking skin. There are expensive products and cheap products, all proposing to do the same things - which can you trust? Which can you afford? Having a routine with your skin is just as important as the products you apply to keep it looking its best....