So what is Retinol? It is one of the animal forms of Vitamin A. it is both an alcohol and diterpenoid. However, it is convertible to Vitamin A as other forms. You can also find retinol in liver, eggs and milk. Retinol is also known to be easily absorbed by…
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…
Let’s face it, girls. When it comes to our legs, underarms and bikini lines, the hairy look is out. While it may be a preference for some, those of us who opt for smooth legs and baby soft underarms may try our darndest but can never completely get rid of…
We’d love to be able to take the time to apply an impeccable coat of makeup each morning, but it’s not always realistic. There are so many things grabbing for our attention these days, like making breakfast, getting the kids ready for school, or that office staff meeting you can…
There is no dearth of skin care creams and lotions in the market. Name an ailment, and you will find hundreds of skin care creams, lotions and other products for it. As a result of ongoing research and due to ever increasing demand, the number of skin care products seems…
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…
We all hope that when we turn 20, we’re done with pimples. For most of us, though, this is just a pipe-dream. No matter how much most of us hope, pimples are never quite done with us. Acne vulgaris, a skin condition characterized by the formation of pimples, is a…
Celebrities are always on the look out for new beauty trends that promise to make them look even more beautiful than they already do. The new hair obsession of the moment is the Brazilian Blow Dry. Nicole Richie loved the new smoothing treatment so much she told the whole world…
Walking down the hair care aisle in your local pharmacy or Wal-Mart can make you wonder, “Can there possibly be this many hair products in the world?” Apparently yes, but the real question should address which ones really work, or more specifically, which ones will work for you. Every woman…
There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of types of perfumes in today’s market. The high demand for various types of perfumes makes it easily available to find them from inexpensive to moderate expensive to very expensive types of perfumes for all tastes and pockets. One does not have to go very…