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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→
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→
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→
How to Choose the Best Eye Shadow Colors
Posted by: | CommentsEye make up colors can add a whole new dimension to your face; accenting the natural color of your eyes and making them appear larger and brighter. Unfortunately, many people choose an eye shadow shade that’s incompatible with their basic eye color. The result is a look that’s less than fabulous. Wearing the wrong eye can sometimes be worse than wearing no eye make up at all. Need some guidance on how to choose the right eye make up colors? Here are some mistakes many women make when choosing eye make up colors and how to correct them. Read More→