Beauty Archive - Dr. Axe

Grow Your Own Loofah Sponge (Yes, You Really Can!)

A loofah sponge probably conjures up images of rough, exfoliating fibers for bath time, but there's really so much more to this vegetable. (That's right, it's a veggie.) "Loofah," also known as loofa, luffa or sponge gourd, ...

Rice Water for Hair & Skin: Does It Really Work?

If you regularly soak and cook rice at home, you probably throw away the leftover "rice water" once you're done. But believe it or not, rice water, the milky liquid leftover when you soak rice ...

Try Coconut Oil Pulling for Healthier Teeth and Gums

It has taken quite some time, but oil pulling has finally gained some popularity in the U.S. It — including coconut oil pulling — is one of the best ways to remove bacteria and promote ...

What Are Peptides? Peptide Benefits for Skin & More

Peptides have been getting a lot of attention for their skin-improving effects lately, but did you know that peptide benefits also promote tissue repair, improve muscle strength and lower blood pressure levels? Supplementing with hydrolyzed collagen ...

15 Detox Bath Recipes to Remove Toxins & Feel Refreshed

Carving out alone time to de-stress, unwind and meditate in our busy schedule can be tough. Balancing family, work and relationship obligations leaves little time to “indulge” — enter the detox bath. Allowing our bodies (and ...

Homemade Probiotic Deodorant

Conventional deodorant can contain a lot of harmful chemicals. Because of this, many people try natural deodorant. Unfortunately, this can be very expensive and most of the time not work well. Here's my solution: Make your ...

Salt Water Flush Recipe + Benefits, Risks & How to Do It

Are you like 20 percent of the public that suffers from constipation? It's nothing to be ashamed about, so even if high-fiber foods don't always do the trick, consider a salt water flush. Sometimes called a “salt ...

Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair Growth (and More)

Castor oil has been used for centuries in traditional beauty treatments for hair because of its beneficial fatty acids and vitamin E content. Today, it’s used in over 700 cosmetic products and remains popular as ...

Jojoba Oil Benefits for Face, Hair, Body and More

Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is the liquid that comes from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, which is a shrub native to Southern Arizona, Southern California and Northwestern Mexico. Although called an oil, it's actually a ...

DIY Arthritis Ointment for Joint Pain

Arthritis is a joint disease that causes swelling and pain in and around the joints. It’s usually classified as either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that a ...