Nail disorders are rarely disabling or even painful. But they are a nuisance. One of the most common problems is toenail fungus (medical name onychomysosis)-about 15% of people have it, including nearly half of those over 70. This infection has received a great deal of press and advertisement time, as…
What is traction alopecia? Talk about bad hair days…Your too-tight ponytail could be making your hair fall out! What causes traction alopecia is tension or stress on the hair. Repetitive or prolonged pulling of the hair can cause hair to break or fall out. Traction alopecia was first noticed in Greenland…
Most of us picture a warm beach when we think about sunscreen. The truth is, no matter where the location or what the temperature, any outdoor activity that prolongs exposure to the sun should come with a good application of sunscreen. There are many different types of sunscreen, categorized by…
A bathroom is supposed to be a sanctuary – a place to refresh, relax, and prepare yourself for the day. However, most women know you’re lucky if you get a few minutes to brush your teeth, slap on some makeup and adjust your hair before the kids, husband and dog…
Express yourself from head to toe – and fingers, too! One of the hottest and easiest fashion trends to literally get your hands on is nail art. You have 10 tiny canvases at the tips of your fingers just begging for a quirky design to express your favorite color, animal,…
Treating your acne can be an overwhelming task what with all of the medications available these days. The best way to find treatment for your acne is to first learn about your skin. There are 3 main skin types. Knowing what type of skin you have is the first step…
Acne is commonly a skin condition that is seen as whiteheads, blackheads, pustules or infected and inflamed nodules. Acne often is found on a persons face, chest, neck, and back. While many acne types usually affect the teenagers, various acne conditions are not restricted to a particular age group; even…
If you want a long-wearing lipstick or gloss, you’re a girl who takes her glamour seriously. No matter what your day throws at you, you want to be confident and secure in your lip color. And you especially don’t want to have to dive into your purse every 30 minutes…
Before getting into acne control, let us know how it is formed. Oil called sebum is secreted normally from hair follicles which travel up to the pores where it lubricates and protects the skin. Sometimes, there are overworked oil glands which enlarge and produce too much sebum which can get…
When looking for a hair removal solution, there are many factors to consider. You need to think about where you are removing the hair from, how big an area you are working on, and how permanent you want the removal to be. Hair removal can be painless and cheap, or…