Perfume (Latin “per fume” meaning “through smoke”) was highly favored by the Egyptians, Romans, and Arabs. In East Asia, perfumes were incense based. People used to make perfumes from spices and herbs like bergamot, myrtle, coriander, conifer resin, and almond. The use of flowers came only after Avicenna, an Iranian…
While we all share some very obvious traits (traits which are greatly appreciated by most men), no two women are really alike. There are athletes and geeks and rebels, just like there are with men. And just as some men are ultra-masculine Alpha types, some women are ultra-feminine “girlie girl”…
Don’t let old man winter ruin your holiday photos – you can help avoid the winter skin blues by following these skin prep tips for cold weather care. Even if you’re not in a snowbound region, the change in seasons can be a rough time for your skin. In most…
Most people think of airline travel when they hear “travel toiletries”, yet many of these pocket-sized conveniences are just as at home in your purse as in a suitcase! Miniature versions of our favorite cosmetic and hygiene products have become increasingly popular given the new TSA guidelines for flying with…
If you’re looking for a way to heal chapped lips or dry lips or just want to have softer beautiful lips, I have a few tips for you. If your lips are red, scaly, chapped, cracked, sore, painful or dry or if you just want to have softer lips I…
Everybody longs for that healthy glow, for sparkling eyes and shiny hair that bounces with every step. Millions of dollars are spent every year in beauty products to make skin that much clearer, wrinkles that less visible and lips pout that much more. And while there are cosmetics that do…
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…
Saying that the flu is inconvenient is putting it lightly, the flu is terrible! Even if you were vaccinated against the disease in previous years, you can still get sick as the virus changes and mutates. Worst of all, there’s no way of knowing when you’re going to get sick….
There is much attention these days regarding personal and business practices that are eco-friendly, planet sustainable and green. People are looking closer at the smaller things that can make a positive impact on our life on this planet for both the present and the future. One area that has a…
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…