LearnSomethingAbout™ cuts through the glut of information on health and beauty needs to provide you with the tips and solutions you need to look and feel better, every day. You’ll never find a brand or specific product recommended on this site – just straight talk without the hype.
normal
Hair and skin contribute to our physical appearance, but they can also be indicators of health. Everyone wants shiny hair that’s in good condition and healthy skin that heals well. A good diet and the right supplements can go a long way toward helping you achieve that goal.
dry
Is your skin dry as the Sahara? Does it feel tight, rough, itchy, flakey or even painful? To rescue your dry skin, just follow this simple and soothing regimen to softer, more radiant skin.
oily
Shiny look, greasy feel? Enlarged pores? Acne breakouts? If your oily skin is giving you a fit, here’s some good advice to help calm things down. This easy-to-follow regimen may be just what your oily skin needs to feel clean and supple without adding oil or going too dry.
sensitive
Does your skin react to almost everything, from cosmetics to food to the weather? We feel your pain – check out the easy steps below that can help you protect and care for that delicate skin!
aging
Although you can’t turn back the hands of time, there’s a lot you can to do preserve and protect your skin as it ages. Mature skin that may have damage from sun exposure, or fine lines and wrinkles from dryness, and lack of oxygen can benefit from a gentle, protective care regimen.
placeholder image The truth about skin color and the case for special skin care products (September 08, 2008)

Should women of color use special products for best results, or is this notion just another marketing strategy? Don’t be fooled by marketing: Let skin type – not skin color – be your guide.

beauty is more than skin deep
placeholder image Skin exfoliation is skin rejuvenation (September 08, 2008)

Many people find rejuvenating and treating damaged skin can be done at home – all it takes is a little knowledge and products available at most drug stores and supermarkets.

find out more
placeholder image Silky hair isn't just for fairytales (September 03, 2008)

You may be surprised to know that it doesn't take salon-priced products to get that silky look. But no matter what you use, avoid extreme heat – from hot shower water to the sun.

let down your hair
placeholder image Are allergens hiding in your dietary supplement? (September 08, 2008)

To prevent allergic reactions, consumers should pay close attention to the ingredients label on their dietary supplement which may contain allergens.

see where they're hiding
placeholder image Give me my omega-3s! (September 04, 2008)

For a healthier heart, The American Heart Association recommends getting omega-3 in your diet. Discover the best source of omega-3 for you.

hand 'em over
placeholder image The scoop on Vitamin D: The new "It" supplement (August 26, 2008)

The sunshine vitamin is shining bright … and for good reason. See how to boost your vitamin D intake and reduce your risk of cancer, heart attack and even diabetes.

getting a "D" could save your life
placeholder image The case for probiotics (August 26, 2008)

Probiotics can promote healthy digestion and prevent infection. But before your reach for a glass of probiotic-added orange juice, you’ll want to know which probiotics are really beneficial.

how beneficial are "beneficial bacteria"?
placeholder image A guide to gluten-free (August 25, 2008)

Reactions to certain foods – wheat, barley, rye – can leave you malnourished or suffering from gas, cramping and diarrhea. But now the market offers tasty alternatives.

should you be gluten-free?