Almond Oil

Products Almond oil is found in many medicines, skin care products, personal care products and cosmetics. Pure almond oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Properties Almond oil is a fatty oil obtained by cold pressing from the ripe seeds of the almond tree var. and var. of the rose family. Sweet and/or bitter almonds … Almond Oil

Medicinal Baths

Effects The effects are substance specific. Warm baths are generally warming, soothing, relaxing, vasodilating, and circulatory deregulating, e.g., blood pressure lowering and fatiguing. Indications Skin diseases, e.g. eczema, dry skin, psoriasis, acne. Rheumatic complaints, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, spine; eg sore muscles, osteoarthritis. Colds, colds, coughs Nervousness, tension, stress Female … Medicinal Baths

Jojoba Wax

Products Pure jojoba wax is available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Structure and properties Jojoba wax exists as a golden yellow liquid extracted from the seeds of the jojoba shrub in the Simmondsiaceae family. The jojoba shrub is native to the Sonoran Desert in Mexico in southwestern North America. The melting point of … Jojoba Wax

Dry lips in children

Introduction Not only in the cold seasons we have to fight with dry lips. Children are particularly often affected because they are less able to recognize and communicate first signs and are particularly dependent on others. Dry lips not only look unattractive, they can also tear and provide an entry point for bacteria and viruses. … Dry lips in children

Cause | Dry lips in children

Cause Dry lips in children have a number of causes, which usually occur in combination. On the one hand, cold, dry winter air can favour the development, on the other hand, children are not aware of the necessary care to the same extent, and are particularly dependent on adults. In addition, many children chew on … Cause | Dry lips in children

Therapy | Dry lips in children

Therapy To treat dry lips, creams like calendula ointment or milking grease are usually sufficient. These are particularly refatting and strengthen the lipid layer of the cell envelope. Paradoxically, water itself dries out the skin, so constant moisturizing of dry lips is counterproductive. Therefore, lip balm with a flavor should also be avoided, as children … Therapy | Dry lips in children