Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. If you want to make a true cream ...

Winter has arrived, and with it comes dry, moisture-deprived skin. As the humidity in the air drops, the skin begins to feel rough and flaky. To deal with this dryness, most people rely on creams, ...

When it comes to natural moisturizers, coconut oil easily tops the list—right after aloe vera gel. Pure, unadulterated coconut oil deeply moisturizes the skin without any harmful side effects. While ...