Archive for Makeup & Beauty
Estrogen in Moisturizing Cremes
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s no doubt that the foods we eat and the environment we’re exposed to plays a role in the development of breast cancer. If you’re concerned about your own risk of developing this disease, it’s important to reduce the amount of estrogen your breast tissue is exposed to since estrogen exposure plays an important role in the development of tumors of the breast. Unfortunately, it seems that exogenous estrogens are everywhere, even in the hormonally enhanced meats and dairy products that Americans eat and drink on a daily basis. It’s even thought that some of the components in the plastics used to store food have estrogenic properties. An unexpected source of estrogen exposure that you may not have considered is the moisturizer crème you use on a daily basis. Read More→
Is Olive Oil an Effective Anti-aging Treatment for Skin?
Posted by: | CommentsYou’re probably already familiar with the health benefits of adding olive oil to your diet. Olive oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fats which play a role in the prevention of heart disease. What about olive benefits for the skin? Can an olive oil skin treatment help to protect against skin aging? Read More→
Should You Buy an Ionic Ceramic Hair Dryer?
Posted by: | CommentsBefore technology exerted its magical effect on the hair care industry, the only choices to make when selecting a blow dryer was how hot it needed to be and how expensive . These days there are blow dryers that make all sorts of claims above and beyond simply drying your hair. One group of blow dryers that have received a lot of publicity are ionic ceramic hair dryers. Should you abandon your standard hot air hair dryer and invest in an ionic one? Read More→
How to Treat Dry Elbows
Posted by: | CommentsDo you suffer from dry, rough elbow skin? Rough elbows can be so pronounced that they take on the texture of sandpaper and may turn darker in color as the overlying skin becomes dehydrated and moisture deprived. This is a frustrating problem which can be difficult to correct with use of moisturizer alone. Rough elbow skin is a particular problem during the cold, dry months of winter when the humidity is low and the air is water deprived. Read More→
How to Make a Natural Astringent for Oily Skin
Posted by: | CommentsIf you have oily skin you may have discovered the benefits of using an astringent for removing excess oil and improving the appearance of enlarged pores. Although astringents don’t actually change the size of pores, they do cause skin shrinkage which can help make pores less noticeable as well as cause skin tightening. Although astringents have their place in the treatment of oily skin, they may be too harsh for normal and dry skin and should probably be avoided for these skin types. Read More→
Define Your Eyes: Makeup Tips and Tricks
Posted by: | CommentsNo matter if blue, brown, hazel or green, eyes have been referred to as "windows to the soul," giving those who exchange glances the power to better grasp one’s personality and emotions. Eyes reveal joy and elation as much as they uncover sadness, melancholy and distress. Sometimes pensive, mischievous or mysterious, eyes can let us in on little secrets we might otherwise miss in dealings with people we know and love. Read More→
Your Very Own Beauty Survival Kit
Posted by: | Commentsby Kathryn M. D’Imperio
Don’t leave home without these items…
Whether you have the job interview of a lifetime, a hot date or merely a night out on the town, countless beauty snafus may be lurking just around the corner! Don’t fall victim to some of womankind’s oldest enemies…instead, be ready and armed for whatever beauty blunders may await. Read More→
