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…
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…
Some days, it’s just nicer to give your hair a break from all the heat you give it, whether from blow-drying, flat ironing, curling or whatever. But how can you go from towel-dried hair to looking stylish enough to leave the house? The first step is to have the right…
Does it really matter in what sequence you put on your makeup? Most of us just think if we cover up those imperfections, throw on a bit of color and jazz up our skin, we’re done. But taking the right steps and putting on makeup in a certain order can…
It would be wonderful if women didn’t need to own practical shoes. It’s so much fun to shop for and wear Sex and the City-style stilettos and fashionable – if not functional – works of art. But there are some must-haves that you need for your shoe wardrobe. Here are…
You’ll see a lot of vibrant colors this spring, but to balance those brights is a color that not many of us embrace or know how to incorporate into our wardrobe, other than in a t-shirt. White is right for spring, and there are a lot of ways to wear…
Getting a cleaner-than-clean face may seem appealing, but is the latest trend in skincare all it’s cracked up to be? In a word, yes. The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System gets rave reviews from most of its users, according to TotalBeauty.com and other beauty product review sites. The company claims that…
For awhile now, runways have reflected the “me” decade. That’s right – it’s time to embrace some of those ’80s trends most of us have avoided since, well, the 1980s. But trends from the decade are making inroads with a decidedly modern twist. Take ankle booties, that fall staple, for…
If you’re one of those women who don’t leave the house without putting on a painted face, it’s probably a stretch to assume you’d go anywhere without makeup… even the gym. You’re probably not alone. Look around your favorite workout facility, and you’ll likely notice that not every face is…
Here’s a tip most people fail to consider — you should be paying the closest attention to your cuticles. The cuticle is the thin layer of dead skin at the bottom of the nail. While it may seem to serve no purpose on the outside, the cuticle actually acts as…