When you’re on your feet all day, you haven’t got time for the pain. That’s why it’s important to take care of your dogs before they start dogging you. Dry, cracked feet aren’t just an aesthetic issue – they can be downright painful. The good news is that there are…
Whether it’s the offer of a “free makeover” or “gift with purchase,” those department store cosmetics counters look, smell and seem to want to make you feel good. But should you rely on those pricey products to improve your looks? Or rely on the salespeople to give you reliable information…
Organic cosmetics such as lotions, oils, shampoos, soaps and makeup have natural ingredients that are allegedly free of pesticides. For example, the fruit and flowers that comprise the ingredients in shampoo, such as berries, shea and other plant-based products, must be grown and harvested as organic food is. A label…
This fall, the trend for eye makeup may skew toward the “what not to do” side of the spectrum. That’s because big lashes are in. When it comes to the haute look in peepers, more and more people are opting to clump it up. Think Twiggy from the ’60s and…
They may just seem like excess skin you can cut away during a manicure, but that skin at the bottom of your nail bed serves an important function. Cuticles are the gatekeepers of the fingers, protecting the body from bacteria, fungus and other germs. So it’s important to keep them…
Whether you’re a student, a parent of a student or a teacher, you probably have to do some back-to-school shopping. In the current economic climate, many people can’t afford to blow their budget on clothes. So it’s important to make a little go a long way. Before you step foot…
Does the mere mention of hot oil treatments give you flashbacks of the ’80s? Well, take heart — and heat — these hair care treatments are still alive and well and exactly what your badly-damaged ‘do may need. If you’ve flat-ironed, blow-dried and colored your hair to death, a hot…
Beauty products are expensive, and it’s frustrating when a lipstick breaks, an eyeshadow shatters or nail polish tops just won’t come undone. So if you have butterfingers and dropped a pressed powder eye shadow or blush on the tile, listen up. Don’t throw out the compact. Grab a plastic sandwich…
Couture is everywhere – even dogs get in on the designer action with luxe leashes and accessories! But you don’t have to pay a fortune to get a piece of the designer duds action. Even kids can look stylish with details like Huggies’ new jeans-printed diapers. They’re great for those…
Being on your feet all day, whether at work, exercising or shopping, can sap a lot of your energy. Your feet do a lot of work carrying around your body, so why not give them a treat when you’ve demanded a lot out of them? Think about how you’re going…