Today, we gladly submit our bodies and skin to all manner of strange treatments, all in the name of beauty. We inject the botulinum toxin to smooth out wrinkles, lie in carcinogen-laden UVB tanning beds to get that perfect bronze and rip our hair out with hot wax. But that’s…
Foundation isn’t the starting point of your make-up routine after all. It’s actually primer. Not sure what the point is? Primer makes your face last a little longer while also giving skin a flawless appearance. Before most women lay the foundation of their lovely look, they usually apply moisturizer. The…
Washing your face sounds like a no-brainer, but did you know it’s possible to get your face too clean? If you suffer from oily skin or acne, then you may think it’s not possible. First, give some thought to your cleanser. Grabbing any old soap isn’t a good idea. Nor…
Buying potions, sponges and special brushes to clean your fine jewelry is fine if you have extra money, but usually, you can clean jewelry and make it sparkle with supplies you have in your cleaning cabinet. Warm water and a mild dish soap will clean most any jewelry safely. For…
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…
Hair ye, hair ye. Did you know that the right haircut can actually make it appear as if you’ve trimmed away some of those extra pounds? It’s true. A face-flattering hairstyle will leave you looking as if you just stepped out of the salon… and the gym. It’s all about…
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…
We’ve all been there. You’re dressed to the nines, and you spill your fancy dinner on the dress you so painstakingly picked out for the special occasion. Or you’re headed to an interview and notice that your hem has fallen. Perhaps you’ve fallen victim to the dreaded wardrobe malfunction. Regardless…
Everyone has a preference for certain fragrances, like musks, florals and citrus – all common notes in the perfumes you find in department stores and drugstores. But some might want to make a more unique choice and break from all the Calvin Kleins and Estee Lauders of the fragrance world….
It may feel great to get a new look and be pampered in the process, but what you take away from the salon may be some unwanted skin conditions and germs. You’ve seen the hairstylist reach into a drawer and grab a hairbrush, but do you know where that hairbrush…