Jewelweed contains compounds called saponins that give the plant its soap-like qualities ... a jelly-like substance that has ...

Soap's original main purpose -- cleaning the skin -- was set aside, and its most appreciated and looked-for qualities became safety, mildness, gentleness, minimal irritation, and minimal drying.

Bug bites on your foot can cause swelling, itching, and discomfort. Identify the type of bite and use proper treatments.

The Phoenicians invented soap some 2300 years ago. Since then, views on the actions, benefits, and hazards of soap have changed a great deal. During the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th ...