Beauty Articles

826. The Maharishi Ayurveda Approach to Beauty and Skin Care with Nancy Lonsdorf M.D. By Nancy Lonsdorf
     “Every person is born perfect. Inferiority is a mistake of the mind, a cloud covering the light. Dissolve the clouds by observing a balanced life with healthy habits. Nourish your mind and body. Connect with your own inner self. Celebrate your own magnificence and your beauty will always shine through.” -Dr. Rama Kant Mishra, renowned Ayurvedic physician and dermatologistThe Three Pillars of BeautyMaharishi Ayurveda (MAV), the modern, consciousness-based revival of the ancient Ayurvedic medic…



827. Do You Have Stretch Marks? By Charles Kassotis
     In these times of cultural emphasis on physical perfection, anyone who is struggling with stretch marks on their skin may be concerned about their appearance, their location, and their marring of otherwise healthy-looking tissue. Yet most stretch marks are harmless in themselves; they merely represent the fact that skin in a certain area has been pulled or stretched beyond its original position or placement on the body, which can occur during pregnancy when the abdomen increases to accommodate…



828. Aging is All About Self Esteem By Nick Arrizza, M.D.
     Many of you probably think that aging is something that is just part of the normal life cycle. If your concept of the life cycle is then something like "you're born, you age and then you die" then it's not surprizing that this is where you are headed. Although you are likely not alone in believing this I would like to challenge you to take a step back from this belief for a moment.What I'd like you to try now is to repeat the statement to yourself again once, and as you do try not to listen to…



829. Applying Makeup The RIGHT Way By Allison Saunders
     You own the best makeup money can buy. You thumb through fashion magazines to study the faces of those stick-thin, runway models. You spend two hours each morning putting on your face. And, you still don’t look right. What’s a girl got to do to look good around here?Lights, camera, action…consider three things:What's the lighting in your make-up area? Adjust it, and you may find that you're better able to cover your flaws and accentuate your attributes.Picture yourself. Is the look you…



830. Cosmetic Dentistry – Teeth Whitening By Todd Going
     Teeth become discolored for a number of reasons. A few normal reasons for teeth discoloration include staining, aging and chemical damage. Coffee, tea, soda and cigarettes are a few of the leading contributors to discolored teeth. Besides from staining, genetics and disease can also play a role in changing the color of one’s teeth. Everyone has different genes, and it is sometimes impossible to determine why someone’s teeth are discolored. We do however know that a teeth whitening procedu…



831. Boost your Natural Beauty By Srivathshan Nagarajan
     Make your hair shine and your skin glow with these all-natural Skin and Hair Nourishing masks & recipes, that you can whip up with just a few simple, easy-to-find ingredients.Egg yolks are widely acknowledged as one of nature's best moisturizers. Here are a couple ultra-rich masks to "deep condition" hair and skin.1.Egg Yolk & Honey Facial Mask(Best for dry skin types)Mix Together in equal proportion• Honey• Egg yolk• Almond oil• Yogurt.Honey stimulates and smoothes, egg and almond oil penetra…



832. Abdominoplasty: Types of Procedures 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. Most people who undergo abdominoplasty are women who don’t intend to bear more children and whose previous pregnancies stretched…



833. Home Tanning Beds By Ken Marlborough
     More and more people are opting to buy their own tanning beds rather than frequent a tanning salon. The main reason for this is that over a period of months or years, frequenting a salon can cost you thousands of dollars. That’s money you could have spent on your own machine. And then there’s the matter of time spent traveling to and from the salon. If you tan often, why not invest in a home tanning bed?Indoor Tanning BedsVery recently the World Health Organization issued a statement, backed u…



834. Body Care in Fall - Tips to Remember By Oksana Drosd
     How can you keep your skin soft and supple?Fall. Morning. It is dark, chilly and looks like it hasn’t stopped raining yet. However, it is time to get up, to go out and…to look your BEST! Why? Because a real woman ALWAYS looks $1mln!Even when it is misty, cold and rainy :)So, here is our simple fall skin care advice that will help you to be as beautiful as ever no matter what:1. Switch from lotion based products to those that are cream based.This will help restore moisture as well as create a p…



835. Waxing Pain -- Tips for Withstanding Waxing Discomfort By Ben Johnson
     First, the bad news: waxing hurts. Think of it as having a large Band-Aid ripped off. How much it hurts is largely attributable to an individual’s pain threshold. But, any way you slice it, pulling hairs out from the follicle smarts.The good news is there are a lot of things you can do to minimize waxing discomfort.The most important step is to find an experienced, well-trained waxer. A gifted professional will make the procedure as quick and painless as possible. They’ll know tricks to k…



836. Laser Surgery Stretch Mark Removal By Nicky Pilkington
     There are numerous products on the market that are designed for the elimination of stretch marks. For the most part, these products function similarly to a moisturizer in healing the skin. Laser surgery stretch mark removal is the most radical approach that exists today. Laser surgery is one of the most prolific technological advancements in the medical industry. It seems that just about any procedure can be performed using lasers. If you are considering laser surgery stretch mark removal, the…



837. What The Heck Are Crowns, Veneers and Implants Anyway? By Sara Goldstein
     Dentistry has become a hot topic, as writers across the media spectrum are reaching into our mouths for story ideas. Apparently, the making of a beautiful smile makes good copy.“And don’t we all identify in some way with those people making big changes—on shows like “The Swan” and “Extreme Makeover”—even those getting new smiles?” says Dr. Bernard Lynch, at the Washington Center for Dentistry, in Washington, DC.No wonder we need to boost our dental vocabulary, especially if we’re thinking abou…



838. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Healing Process By Daniel Ebroon
     For cosmetic eyelid surgery the simple answer is about two weeks. The reality is that there are so many factors that go into the healing process that in an individual’s case the healing time can vary. Wblepharoplasty healing hat affects healing time? Some factors that affect healing are which procedures are performed, how easily the patient bruises, how well the eyelids are taken care of during the postoperative period, and how good of a healer the patient is.Upper eyelid blepharoplasty cau…



839. Dry Skin Care By Yoav Cohen
     Is your dry skin itchy and flaky or cracking and peeling? While dry skin may indicate any of several skin disorders such as psoriasis or eczema, you may simply have skin that is badly in need of hydration. The epidermis, or outer layer of skin, is easily dehydrated, particularly in cold, windy weather or after extensive unprotected sun exposure. Flaky, itchy skin, itchy scalp, or scaling can result. Painful chaffing can appear on the skin.These problems can be very annoying and uncomforta…



840. The Truth About Beauty By Janice Wee
     Why this fascination with beauty?The demand for beauty services in spite of the economy?Even when there is a recession, beauty parlours still flourish. Beauty products still fly off the shelves.There is this saying that beauty is skin deep.Then again, first impressions count.Put it this way. Beauty is power. That was true centuries ago. That is true today.When a beautiful woman walks into a bar, men flock to her and offer to buy her drinks. When an unattractive woman walks into the same bar, c…



841. Handmade and Homemade Toiletries—Buyer Beware By Lisa Barger
     If you’ve been to a craft show or a farmers’ market recently you’ve probably noticed that more and more people are making and selling homemade soaps, toiletries and cosmetics. Gone are the days when the neighborhood soap maker was a grandmotherly lady in a long cotton dress—today’s soap makers are young, hip stay-at-home moms hawking homemade lotions, makeup and bath products. But are the products they’re selling any better than store brands? More importantly, are they safe? Consider these…



842. Skin Care the Natural Way By Adam Short
     As the old saying goes, “you are what you eat.” However, in terms of natural skin care diet is a great place to start, but by no means does good skin care stop there. When it comes to natural skin care it is not only about what you eat but also how you care for yourself. Healthy, glowing skin is a visible indication of good physical health and a balanced diet. Conversely, problem skin is often an outward indication of an inner imbalance or poor nutritional habits. If you are looking to improve…



843. Hair Stylist - Record Holder By Savio Joseph
     Have you ever seen hair stylist cutting hair with Fire & Blindfolded or Glass or a paper-cutter? Imagine, Stylist burning your hair with fire, and sometimes that too blindfolded? Scary isn't? but its not like that; its fun, its art - the art of hair styling and cutting.. ask me...Nadeem, 26, Hair stylist is a Limca Book of world record Holder (cutting hair with fire or by cutting hair blind folded, piece of Glass & papercutter). Also he was appreciated by Guiness Book of records.He work as a H…



844. Buying Home Whitening Kits like Whitestrips By Yale Wang
     Tired of stained, yellow teeth? Want to give yourself a beautiful, whiter smile? Then perhaps you have thought about at home teeth whitening kits. In January 2004, Consumer Reports wrote "Home kits do whiten teeth for far less than you'd pay for a professional treatment."Along with the above quote, Consumer Reports rated Colgate Whitestrips as "good" while Crest Simply White Night was given a rating of "very good." Both were said to help in whitening the tester's teeth and both were recommende…



845. Effective Ways To Remove Dark Cicles Under Eyes By Kenia Morales
     Dark circles under the eyes are known to be signs of stress, lack of sleep, fatigue, malnutrition, allergies etc. They can have an enormous effect on your appearance. Luckily you can easily make them disappear naturally or by applying some some ingredients or products to the affected area.The easiest and healthiest ways to remove dark circles would be by getting plenty of sleep, rest, increasing your water intake at least 8 glasses of water a day & last but not least eating well.Sometimes ap…



846. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) By Danny Siegenthaler
     In the following article we will attempt to shed some light into these questions and give you all the information you need to make an informed choice. Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Do they belong in natural skin care products? What are they?How are they useful to our skin?Are they a natural ingredient in skin care? Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) are Fruit acids, which are weak organic acids derived from various sources such as, grapes, apples, sugar cane, maple, pineapple, papaya, willow bark, lemon, lim…



847. The Benefits of Sunless Tanning Sprays By Ken Marlborough
     Some people desire enough of a tan for just one occasion such as an evening out. Some people look at all options available in sunless tanning products and decide to tan the old-fashioned way, after all. For those who opt for a traditional, sun-induced tan, caution and protective measures are recommended.Currently, sunless tanning spray can be found at high-end salons or spas and can anywhere from $25 per session to up to $100 for a few one-hour sessions. Sunless tanning spray contains dihydrox…



848. Sexy, Beautiful Hands By Oksana Drosd
     Your hands are usually the first place on your body to show signs of age, and they can make you look—gulp—five to 10 years older than you really are … But it’s not too late to turn back the, er, hands of time.These are your hands’ glory days: For the most part, they’re soft, plump, and evenly toned. Your primary concern isn’t so much combating the signs of aging, but preventing them.Cumulative sun exposure is the biggest cause of premature skin aging—and now’s the time to start protecting your…



849. Daily Skin Care Regime - Why is a Daily Skin Care Regime Important? By Danny Siegenthaler
     A professional skin care regime is one of the most important parts of maintaining your skin's health. Your skin is not a smooth surface like a sheet of glass. On the contrary, your skin is more like a riverbed, full of little lumps, bumps, crevasses and holes. You can give these dermatological names such as fine lines, pores, sebaceous glands, etc., but at the end of the day the fact remains your skin is far from a flat, smooth surface. Because of this and because your skin is a living, breath…



850. Need to Look Your Best in a Hurry? Tips for a Quick and Polished Look! By Charlotte Maddox
     Need to look your best in a hurry? Start with your face: it’s your “canvas.”Two ways to improve your appearance quickly are to get the glow of healthy skin and then create a "polished" look.Have a little extra time the night before your event? Eliminate the buildup of dead surface cells that dull skin with a mask or microdermabrasion (use the right products for your skin type and special needs). Replenish moisture lost during the super-cleansing by hydrating your skin thoroughly. Define "f…



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