Are Your Cosmetics Really Organic?

Are Your Cosmetics Really Organic?

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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…

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Super Shoe Storage Ideas

Super Shoe Storage Ideas

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Are your Pumas scratching up your pumps? Flats and flip-flops in a big, messy pile in the closet? If the mountain of Manolos in your closet is getting out of hand, then maybe a little shoe organization is in order. It doesn’t take a lot of cash or a large…

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The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

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The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…

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Fight the Frizz: Hair-raising Tips

Fight the Frizz: Hair-raising Tips

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There’s nothing worse than looking like you stuck your finger in a socket within minutes of doing your hair. But never fear – it happens to the best of us. Fighting the frizz can be an exercise in futility. Unfortunately, frizzy hair isn’t your fault – it’s your ancestors. Many…

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How to Buy Vintage Fashions

How to Buy Vintage Fashions

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They’re all the rage, whether it’s on the red carpet or a fun party look. Michelle Obama sported the first vintage dress worn by a First Lady during 2010 holiday festivities. Vintage fashions are defined as new or secondhand garments that were made in a previous era, typically the 1920s-1980s….

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Wedding Dresses on the Cheap

Wedding Dresses on the Cheap

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Before you exchange vows, you should promise to love, honor and obey these helpful hints for saving money on your wedding dress. Planning a wedding can be costly, which is why it’s important to cut corners wherever you can. And while many brides cringe at the notion of paring back…

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Tattoo Removal: What to Expect

Tattoo Removal: What to Expect

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Whether it’s an homage to an ex-lover, a drunken whim or an impediment to landing a job, you may have second thoughts about getting your tattoo. It’s estimated that up to 50 percent of those who get inked regret it later on, but unlike most things in life, tattoos are…

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Wash it Out: Shampoo Alternatives

Wash it Out: Shampoo Alternatives

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If the stuff you use to clean your tresses is unavailable, inconvenient, environmentally unfriendly or just plain doesn’t work, then it may be time to switch to a shampoo alternative. There are a lot of products out there in the “no ‘poo” revolution, so here’s a look at the offerings….

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