Post-sunburn peeling is large sheets of dead cells being shed from the upper layer of the skin to make way for this new growth. … The melanin settles over the skin cells to shield them from future UV exposure. But don’t rely on your tan to fully protect you nextRead More →

Also, you may be frustrated by the scaly flakes of eczema, but resist picking at them. “It’s best to moisturize rather than try to remove them,” says Wu. Scrubbing or peeling off the flakes will likely irritate the skin and cause more itching, according to the National Eczema Society. HowRead More →

It usually takes several treatment sessions to see the desired outcomes. Most people notice some improvement after their first chemical peel, but with multiple treatments over the span of several months, patients will be astonished by how much better their skin looks. Is a skin peel good for you? ARead More →

DIY Lemon Zest Candle So fresh and full of zest, like a bright day exploring hillside villages with sweet unexpected turns. … Once the wax is melted, stir in the lemon essential oil. … Next, carefully pour the mixture into a glass jar, filling them about 7/8 full. Once theRead More →

Pickle it. Plan to make this a few days before you use it, so the rind has plenty of time to develop a tangy pickled flavor. … Make it into a chutney. … Use it in an Indian curry. … Make it into a cool gazpacho. … Candy it. HowRead More →

For amazingly easy peel hard boiled eggs, soak them in a cold water bath after boiling. After about 10 minutes, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell. Now, your hard boiled farm fresh eggs should be super easy to peel! Are hard-boiled eggs harder toRead More →

For amazingly easy peel hard boiled eggs, soak them in a cold water bath after boiling. After about 10 minutes, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell. Now, your hard boiled farm fresh eggs should be super easy to peel! Are hard-boiled eggs harder toRead More →

Land turtles and tortoises do not shed their scutes, but the outer layers are often worn down in species that dig burrows. The turtle’s spine and ribs are attached to the carapace shell bones. Why is my tortoise flaking? Unlike other reptiles, like snakes, tortoises don’t shed their entire bodyRead More →

Select chayote that is small, firm—but not too hard–and unblemished. Very hard-skinned chayote can be fibrous. Smaller chayote will be tender. Avoid fruits that are sticky or discolored. How do you peel and chop chayote? Peel and halve the chayote to remove the seed and then use a box graterRead More →