Articles Tagged with Coconut Oil

Stretchmarks

Stretch marks (striae) form when deeper skin layers stretch and tear. Prevention focuses on hydration, steady weight changes, nutrition, and moisturizing. Home remedies may improve skin feel but lack strong evidence; dermatologic options like retinoids, microneedling, and lasers offer more consistent results - especially for newer marks.

Lye Soap

Lye soap is traditional soap made by saponifying fats or oils with sodium hydroxide. Properly made bars contain little to no free lye, retain glycerin, and can be customized - though handling lye requires strict safety measures. If you prefer not to work with lye, use melt-and-pour bases or buy from reputable makers.