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Soothing soaks and plant gels for minor everyday skin troubles.

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Colloidal Oatmeal Bath for Itchy, Dry Skin

Finely ground oats turn bath water soft and milky, and dermatologists suggest it for dry, itchy skin. Here is how to make one at home and get the most from it.

A cut aloe vera leaf showing its clear gel beside a small bowl of aloe gel and a cotton cloth

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Aloe Vera Gel for Minor Sunburn

Cool, clear aloe gel is a favorite after too much sun. Here is how to use it on mild sunburn, and how to tell when a burn needs more than home care.