Beauty Articles

626. Cold Sores By J. Howard Moore
     Tips For Healing Cold SoresThat tingling you feel just above your upper lip is unmistakable. You know that it's the start of another cold sore. You've gone through this routine before. First it gets red, then that itchy tingly area puffs out into a big embarrassing cold sore.For some reason you can't stop checking yourself out in the mirror. Why, you wonder, does it have to happen to me ?Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. It's likely that some relative of yours infected you whe…



627. The Basic Home Facial Treatment By Alice Stacy
     Going to a spa is nice, but we don't always have the time. And doing a facial at home is not as expensive, nor is it complicated. If you know the basic purposes- which are to cleanse and soften the skin, and the procedures involved, all you'll need are a few products and things that are already there in your home.The first step is to cleanse your face. How you do this is really a matter of choice, and sometimes, budget. There are literally hundreds of facial cleansers on the market, for every …



628. Teeth Whitening: Home Treatments Not Without Some Risk By Tony Wilton
     Before you start whitening your teeth, you must consider that there is a small danger unless you are just using toothpaste.Both professional and home treatment expose you to a small risk of mouth cancer in either gums or tongue. The dangers these days, are thankfully very small. The biggest problem you are likely to encounter with home treatment is quite sore teeth and gums.Just be prepared for this discomfort for about a month due to the tooth enamel being stripped and bleached. If you alread…



629. LED Photo Rejuvenation/Intense Pulsed Light/Infra-Red Light Affects Skin Rejuvenation By Nancy LaTouche
     LED Photo Rejuvenation,Intense Pulsed Light or Infra-Red Light and it’s Affects on Skin RejuvenationIn order for your skin to continue to exist, it has to constantly reproduce new cells to take the place of the ones that are being shed.People need certain wavelengths of light similar to the way plants need sunlight to thrive. Your skin has the ability to absorb light and use it as a source of energy to stimulate cellular regeneration.LED Photo Rejuvenation or Intense Pulsed Light (P.R./IPL) is…



630. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Information By Margaret Wommack
     Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a major surgical procedure for men and women generally in good shape and health but who have large fat deposits around their abdomen or have and excess of loose skin. Abdominoplasty can reduce protruding abdominal fat but it does leave a lengthy, permanent, sometimes visible scar that runs the length of the hipbones. Also during abdominoplasty, the vertical muscles of the abdomen are tightened.Often, people who have abdominoplasty surgery are …



631. The Best Tan is a Sunless Tan! By Dawn Hull
     Never used a sunless tanner? Don’t sweat it…it’s a no brainer. These products are available in the local pharmacy, department store and/or from your local beauty consultant. They come in many forms; spray-on oil, foam, mousse, lotion, gel and creams. Always test a small area first, on your inner arm for instance. If you are happy with the results, then continue applying to the rest of your body. (You’re probably thinking about the time you turned your entire body orange.) Fortunately, to…



632. A Guide to Hair Extension Salons By Josh Riverside
     It can be difficult to find a hair extension stylist near you, and you don’t always have the time to drive hours to get your hair done. Luckily, several online resources are available to help.Here is a helpful, condensed list:The Hair Extension Salon LocatorThis site lists hair extension salons by state. It also features articles on the care of hair extensions and hair loss information. Additionally, they have supplies and training resources.HairBonzThis is the website for the HairBonz hair ex…



633. Fashion Wigs - Change Your Image in Seconds! By Tanya Turner
     Do you want to be a blonde one day and a redhead the next? One way to do this is to dye your own hair and restyle it, but you can achieve the same effect with much less effort - just buy a wig. To select a wig that would be indistinguishable from real human hair and become your favorite fashion accessory, though, you need to know a few insider tips.First of all, if you’re worried that a wig will not look natural on your head, never fear! A properly made wig - even the quality synthetic varieti…



634. Face Off By Luke Haines
     The other day, I indulged in one of my many guilty pleasures. Specifically, I watched a programme called "Face Lifts From Hell."Like many factual programmes, you can learn a little something from "Face Lifts from Hell", and tonight I took away this little nugget: It's not immigrants or asylum seekers that are putting a drain on the national health service. It's idiots from this country.One woman on tonight's programme (and I don't want to appear misogynistic, but there were no men featured; dr…



635. Are Herbs Weeds or Treasures? By Danny Siegenthaler
     Many herbs have been introduced into Australia and because they are not native plants, they have often few competitors for resources such as water, soil nutrients and light and have few predators. Subsequently, these plants can grow and spread unchecked, endangering native vegetation and even various animal species such as birds and insects.Weeds certainly can be a real threat to native flora, fauna, rain forests and even aquatic ecosystems. Recalcitrant herbs are targeted by the authorities f…



636. Create A Home Spa By Julie Hunt
     Here are 10 personal little home spa tips that will make you look and feel like a million bucks!Squeeze in a few extra minutes to your every day self care time and you’ll see how easily these step by step pampering recommendations will turn even the toughest days around. Or if you can negotiate a few minutes here and there from your day to get even more time…by all means… do it! Your family, friends and co-workers will meet a much happier, more chipper, fantastically refreshed you!In Preparati…



637. Basics of Spray Tan By Valerie McDermott
     I miss summer! I think I suffer from season depression disorder (and it’s only November). You know what would make me feel better? A healthy glow! No, I don’t want to be one of those tanning booth tanorexics. Those days went out for me in college when, after a steady month of tanning booth visits, a really cute football player told me I was starting to look like an oompa loompa.I decided to try the new wave, the professional spray tan! I just didn’t want a Ross from Friends situation (he forge…



638. Spring and Summer Make-up Trends 2005 By Nicola Hickey-crowe
     Natural, Radiant skinThat's right, summer is upon us already, which means less emphasis on covering up under layers of foundation, concealer and powder and focusing instead on the natural beauty of our skin. This is all very well for those blessed with perfect, clear skin, but for the rest of us mere mortals, help is at hand! With the proper use of foundation and blusher that "peaches and cream"/"English rose" radiance can be yours this summer.Foundation should be kept as light and dewy as po…



639. Colour in Cosmetics By Jane Thurnell-Read
     Many people avoid artificial colours in their foods, but don't check out the colours in cosmetics and personal care products. It is only in recent years that cosmetics have started to carry a full list of ingredients on their packaging.Making sense of the ingredients can be difficult for the lay person. This is particularly true for colourings, which often go under the guise of numbers rather than names.In many countries colours in cosmetics are listed as colour index numbers. C.I. numbers are…



640. Summer Skin Tips By Gary Gresham
     Once again, winter has faded into Spring and Spring has burst into Summer along with Summer skin. Next comes the invincible Summer sun, your skin's arch-enemy, particularly if you play or exercise outdoors.Most people know that using sunscreen protection is essential. There are a number of ways to promote a healthy glow without exposing your skin to harmful rays. To help avoid Summer skin when playing or exercising outdoors on a hot, sunny day here are a few tips.Lightweight and light colored …



641. Permanent Cosmetics By Nancy LaTouche
     What is Permanent Makeup?Permanent makeup is a state-of-the-art form of cosmetic tattooing. The specialized techniques used for permanent cosmetics are often referred to as micropigmentation, micropigment implantation or dermagraphics. The cosmetic implantation technique deposits tiny individual implants of pigment into the dermal layer of skin to enhance facial features. The 3 most common procedures are eyebrows, eyeliner and full lip color. How Is It Done?Permanent cosmetic procedures are p…



642. Protect the Skin You're In By Alli Ross
     Summer is approaching and thousands of people will be working on their tans before they whip out their shorts and swimsuits. However, improper skin care can cause permanent damage from the suns rays. Regardless of your skin type, it is very important to protect your skin. Here are some key tips to keep in mind this summer.Choose an appropriate sunscreen. If you’ve been to the store lately, you’ve probably seen a complete aisle full of sun block products. It’s often hard to know which one to bu…



643. The Swan on the Chopping Block By Tonya Zavasta
     When Anderson wrote “The Ugly Duckling”, he was imagining a natural transformation from awkward youth to mature beauty. His vision did not include a meat cleaver. The new network show, “The Swan” is a travesty on so many levels that it is difficult to know where to begin. There is nothing wrong with using cosmetic surgery to correct a definitive flaw but to turn yourself over to megalomaniacs with scalpels is cause for more therapy than these women are receiving.It is unconscionable that te…



644. Knowing Your Skin Type Is The First Step in Choosing Proper Skin Care By Sheila Dicks
     In order to care for your skin properly you must first determine the type of skin you have.There are 5 types of skin: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination and Problem Skin.Normal:The skin is soft, supple and smooth. It is fine-textured and free of blemishes (with the exception of periodic blemishes). It has a nice glow and never feels oily or dry. Less than twenty percent of women have this skin type. If this is your skin type you are fortunate; however, this does not mean that you shouldn’t tak…



645. Know Your Skin! By Karin Schulz
     The skin is the largest organ of our body. How you feel inside is reflected by your skin. Lifestyle, diet, seasons, environmental changes, stress at work, fluctuating hormone levels, age and of course genetical predeposition, all these things take effect on the appearance of your skin. Skin appearance on the other hand influences how we feel about ourselves and how we interact with other people. This interaction often defines our self esteem, which in turn again can take effect on our skin.We …



646. The Rhinoplasty Procedure By Kevin Stith
     While most people have heard of rhinoplasty or nose surgery, most do not know what the procedure entails once you enter the hospital operating room.Once you are in the operating room and have spoken with the people who will take care of you during the surgery, the anesthesia will be administered. The exact type of anesthesia used will depend on the duration and complexity of the surgery about to be performed, any allergies you may have to any of the anesthesia drugs available, and the preferen…



647. Have You Looked Lately at the Ingredients That Are in Your Cosmetics and Skin Care Products? By Geri Stogsdill
     Have you ever examined the ingredients listed on the labels of your cosmetics or other skin care products? Do you know what those ingredients are?What you may not realize is that many of the skin care products and cosmetics you are buying contain ingredients that are not only harmful to your skin, but also to your long term health. Many of these ingredients are known carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) and are used by the cosmetic industry simply because they are cheap!Harmful Ingredients …



648. Taking the Leap: Short Hair Styles Great For School By Nancy Faizabadi
     Imagine the splash you'll make as you walk into class with a new short haircut, one that exudes confidence and style. Will your friends recognize you? Will the teachers do a double take?Short hair styles are great for school because they are so easy to care for and they really make a statement. Short hair says to the world: "I'm confident enough to get rid of all that hair I used to hide behind. Now you get to see the real me!"But making the cut won't be easy if you've had medium length or lon…



649. Fake a Tan with Sunless Tanning Lotion By Lorene Radenz
     A great tan is associated with health and beauty. While a bronze look is desirable, especially in the summer or on holiday -- we all know the dangers of the sun's UV rays. Is a temporary tan worth the permanent sun damage, wrinkles, and skin cancer risk? Absolutely not!You can save time and avoid these risks entirely with sunless tanning lotion. Today's self-tanners give you a deep golden tan, not the orange look of years ago.Many new self tanning lotions are tinted and these are the ones I re…



650. Brow Lift Information By Margaret Wommack
     As you age, your skin becomes slack and loses its luster. You develop wrinkles and your face can look sunken in. It’s amazing how forehead wrinkles and drooping eyebrows can age a person’s appearance. The solution to this problem is a brow lift. Often, as you age, people will ask if you’re angry or sad or tired when you are actually in a cheerful mood. These aging affects on the forehead not only make you look older, but also make you seem like you’re in a negative mood. This is why many peopl…



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