Cellulite is a substance that gets trapped in the connective tissue found underneath the skin. It is basically little clumps of fat cells that give the skin a lumpy, orange-peel appearance. Although it is not life threatening, its appearance on the legs can cause a person to feel self conscious.

Scarring of the skin occurs after a deep wound has healed or after improper healing of lesions such as acne and boils. Scars take on different colors due to pigmentation gathering in the area. Purple is one of those colors that can affect acne, boil and burn scars.

Age spots are typically a reaction to sun damage on your skin. As you age, melanin, the pigment that protects your skin form sun damage, can clump together to form spots.

A nose piercing can make a subtle statement about the wearer's nonconformity without creating an image that is too brash or noticeable. Nose rings, like all piercings, require sufficient care and cleaning during the weeks following the piercing. If not kept clean, they can easily become infected.

Dyeing and highlighting your hair often gives you a boost of color at the expense of texture and shine. When hair becomes over-processed, the outer layers separate from the shaft, resulting in split-ends, frizz and flyaways. Home remedies to treat dry, colored hair can be found in your kitchen or herb garden.

Making your own body lotion is affordable and easy to customize with exact ingredients. Coconut oil and rose water are beneficial for dry skin, and when combined, the ingredients make an at-home body lotion that leaves skin moisturized.

Your heels were made for walking, but your favorites wear out quickly. High heels are a fashion staple but each step wears out the tips. Save yourself the time and money -- and hassle of getting to the shoe shop before closing time -- by replacing your heel tips at home.

Weak hair follicles, damage due to chemical processing and dry cuticles can all contribute to hair that easily breaks and falls out. In order to deal with severe hair breakage, you may need to make some changes in the way that you care for, style and even cut your hair.

To avoid the preservatives and chemicals in commercial face masks, make fresh and natural face masks at home using basic ingredients from your pantry. A yogurt, oatmeal and honey face mask is soothing and smoothing.

If you leave your gym with your face or other body skin as red as a tomato, you are experiencing flushing, a common side effect that occurs while exercising. However, you notice your workout partner, who did the same exercise as you, did not experience the same level of facial flushing.

Cellulite is identified by dimpling or uneven skin texture through fat deposits just underneath your skin. Although mostly present on the buttocks and thighs, some people do suffer from small fatty deposits on the face, specifically around the jawline and neck.

A burn occurs when the skin is exposed to a temperature greater than 140 degrees F, according to MayoClinic.com. Treatment for most minor burns, including those caused by steam, is similar. The best way to avoid scarring is to provide immediate first aid to the wound.