Beauty Articles

101. The Truth About Home Made Facials By Janice Wee
     I started making facial masks after reading several books on natural cosmetics. Common ingredients used in home made facials are eggs, lemon, milk, honey, cucumber, tomato, essential oils and lots more fruits, herbs and other ingredients. The assumption I had was that home made cosmetics, being all natural and preservative free were much safer than the commercial masks you found in stores. A wrong assumption. You know the saying. Never assume anything. It makes an ASS of U and ME. Did you k…



102. Beauty Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive By Melanie Breeze
     Where do you buy your beauty supplies? If you buy them from a department store- you are paying way too much! I was a department store buyer for many years. I was hooked on a particular brand, and I thought that the products were only available at the department store. I was wrong. With a little bit of time and research, I was able to shave off 50% of my beauty supply bill. Imagine what you could do with the extra money. The process is actually really simple. All you have to do is find th…



103. Fine Hair and Protein Myths By Holly Houff
     A lot of people think that you can increase your hair’s vitality by what you eat – and they are correct. However, a lot of people are wrong to assume that you need to consume a lot of protein, and specifically animal protein, to have healthy hair. For example, some people recommend those with fine hair consume a lot of eggs. Nothing could be further from the truth!Here’s a personal example. My mother and I both have fine, thin, straight hair. She has eaten meat all her life, while I am a stric…



104. Spray Tan Basics By Sher Matsen
     With more and more of us understanding the serious consequences of suntanning, we are looking for alternatives. Remember the first self tanners that hit the shelves many years ago – wella you became instant carrot orange. Well we’ve come along way babe! The hottest thing to hit the beauty seen is “spray tanning.”Spray tan in a can is the latest in sunless tanning technology. Forget lotions or pump sprays that leave uneven tones. Although lotions have come along way from the carrot orange d…



105. Skin Type - Do You Know Yours? 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 ta…



106. Your Guide To Clear Heart Arteries By John Gibb
     Are you trying to achieve clear heart arteries and blood vessels? There are many supplements out on the market available to help you live a more heart-healthy life. In the fast paced world of today it can be hard to maintain a strict heart smart diet, so here are some supplements that can keep your heart healthy and strong.COQ10, an abbreviation for coenzyme Q10, is a compound that can be found naturally produced in the human body. As a co-enzyme, it aids other enzymes functioning. It is neede…



107. Preparing for Rhinoplasty Surgery By Kevin Stith
     You’ve done your research, had several consultations, selected your surgeon and scheduled the surgery. Now what? Following some prudent “rhinoplasty before and after” suggestions can shorten your recovery, help to protect and preserve your health and improve your outcome. Here’s a typical scenario of things to keep in mind before your rhinoplasty surgery.The night before the procedure, do not eat or drink anything after midnight. If your doctor has more stringent protective measures, by all m…



108. Learn How To Tan Safely By M.D. Stacener
     Finally summer has arrived, the sun is warm and inviting and we can ditch that heavy clothing. It’s the season to enjoy the outdoors and enjoy that sun. But the trick is to tan safely and enjoy the sun safely.There are so many terms related to tanning, sun tan lotions, and the whole industry. Have you ever wondered what the difference between SPF and UV index is? Here’s some tanning terms to help you understand the industry lingo. Then you can be on your way to being that sexy goddess or …



109. Importance of Your Skin's pH By Danny Siegenthaler
     One of the most important roles of our skin is to protect our ‘insides’ from the external environment, acting both as a barrier and a filter between ‘outside’ and ‘inside’. In addition, the skin is involved in regulating our body’s temperature, like when we have a fever or we’re physically working hard, we tend to sweat, which is the body’s way to attempt to lower the temperature.Another important role of our skin is to protect us from harmful substances entering our body, and in eliminating t…



110. A Beautiful Skin is Every Man and Woman's Dream! By HPriya Sivan
     She was so upset that day. She could not concentrate on her work in office. Her friends started asking her what happened to her. Anything amiss? They wondered.It was a conversation during breakfast when her husband remarked “Honey, my friend introduced his wife yesterday.” “How does she look?” “She is slim and a bit fairer than you.” Now she has started pondering on how can she can make her skin fairer and make it glow.Beauty is an obsession of women of all ages for many centuries but how many…



111. Simple Beauty - 10 Tips that are Free and Easy By Marie Gervacio
     It is simple to look and feel more beautiful starting today. You can even put away your pocketbook because these tips are free.1. Smile... it will brighten your day and others around you will feel your energy.2. Stretch... cats know that total body stretch does wonders. Follow their example and roll up slowly out of bed and stretch gently. (For more tips on stretching here is a great book: AM/ PM Stretch for Health.)3. Exercise... at least 20 mins of any continuous activity will boost your ene…



112. Wrinkle Treatment By Danna Schneider
     Where do you start with preventing wrinkles from forming, and reversing existing lines? Every woman, starting as early as the age of 20, should start to use wrinkle treatments, and have a comprehensive anti aging skin care routine. The earlier you start, the better. Many skin care experts now say that preventive maintenance is the best way to have smooth, wrinkle free skin well into your forties.The first place to start is to stay out of the sun. I don't care how pretty you think a nice ta…



113. The Hand Held Facial Steamer Is the Ultimate in Skin Care! By MD Stacener
     Finally a better acne choice than non comedogenic facial cleansers, and a top choice for clear skin supplement for women. If you want to treat your skin to ultimate skin care than a hand held facial steamer is a must have!In the old days, women would plug in a kettle and use the steam to open their pores to allow for a deep clean. While it’s 2005 we no longer have to use this archaic technique. Not only can we now purchase luxurious full size facial steamers in a host of colors and styles, w…



114. Preparing The Canvas By Dawn Hull
     I continually remind my clients of the importance of applying makeup to a clean, fresh face. Cleansing twice a day with a gentle, non-drying cleanser is best. Avoid using soap on your face. Soap has a tendency to strip the skin of its natural oils and leave the skin much too dry. Over drying the skin can lead to many undesirable consequences, like flaking skin, a burning sensation, pre-mature fine lines and wrinkles and even acne in some cases.The next step is moisturization. However, many wom…



115. Beauty Secrets of the Stars By Josh Bernstein
     It comes as no surprise that many of the most beautiful and famous people go to great lengths to maintain their youthful appearance. They work out with personal trainers. They go to the best hair salons and rejuvenating spas. They use exotic skin care products. And they go to the best cosmetic surgeons.Cosmetic or plastic surgery can be as simple as a "lunchtime peel" or as involved as a complete face-lift. Botox injections can eliminate "frown lines." Liposuction can reduce excess fat. You ca…



116. Psyllium Husk Review By John Gibb
     Psyllium husk - - what is it? Psyllium husk is an herbal supplement taken by many to get the fiber they need for their diet. Psyllium husks are the coating around the seed of the psyllium plant. While the seeds are used for their own herbal values, the husks are usually harvested and placed into capsules to be taken in supplement form.A dietary intake of certain fibers has been shown through studies to alleviate the risks of colon cancer, and the fibers are also known to help ease constipation…



117. Cosmetics Giant Touts Beauty, Power of Hyaluronic Acid By Dani Martin
     Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has jumped on the hyaluronic acid bandwagon with the release of its high-end “Perfectionist” skincare products, the CP+ Correcting Serum and the Correcting Concentrate for Lip Lines.In recent months, several beauty products containing hyaluronic acid (also known as HA) have flooded the market, ranging from vitamin supplements to injections. With its “Perfectionist” skin moisturizer treatments, Estée Lauder is the latest to validate the beautifying effects of hyalur…



118. New Sources of Hyaluronic Acid Provide Hope for Increased Availability By Jana Willinger
     Recent research into the purification of Hyaluronic acid (HA) from the vitreous humor of fish has shown great promise. This method is highly efficient and easier than derivation from rooster combs and other traditional sources of HA.Specifically, scientists have pinpointed a way to derive highly pure Hyaluronic acid from the vitreous humor of fish. This method has the potential to be extremely important for the commercial Hyaluronic acid market as it provides an easy, safe and economical way …



119. Collagen in Skincare By Linda Fournier
     Collagen is one of the main constituents of our skin. Located in the dermis, it is responsible for the resistance and integrity of the tissue. Collagen is a protein that serves as a key structural component of tissue, such as skin, bones, ligaments, etc. The dermis, the inner layer of the skin, contains large amounts of collagen, elastin and fibers which are responsilbe for your skin's strength, texture and elasticity. Also, as we age, collagen becomes hard and cross-links with neighboring f…



120. Nip/Tuck & Travel By Robert Strong
     Looking for an extreme makeover or just a little Nip/TuckAre you aware of the growing trend of medical tourism? If not, consider this, have the vacation adventure of a lifetime in an exotic country, with sun, sea and pristine white beaches. Your personal assistant awaits you at the airport, accompanied by car and driver. You are whisked away to a luxury beach hotel where you are warmly greeted and everything has been made “just right” for your arrival. Sound great so far? Now add world class …



121. Make Those Brown Eyes Blue By Beverly Marshall
     Are you one of these people that were born with brown hair and brown eyes, but you always wanted to have blue eyes and blond hair? Color contact lenses and a little hair dye can accomplish this quickly. Eyes that are brown have more melanin in the iris than lighter colored green or blue eyes. As we age our eyes change color a little also. A color contact lens can temporarily change your eye color and really become a fashion statement.Eyes that are brown or any color can easily be changed with…



122. Natural Rosacea Products & Rosacea Medications : The Common Thread By Danna Schneider
     Natural Rosacea Products - The Solution to Calm Skin? Many Say YesIf you are one of the thousands of men and women suffering from the skin discorder rosacea or acne rosacea, you may already be familiar with the standard dermatologist-prescribed courses of action and medications.What many people don't know, is there are actually non-prescription, natural rosacea products that are just as effective, if not more effective, than prescription rosacea medications and topical rosacea gels and ointme…



123. Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon: Treat Yourself to Plastic Surgery at Its Best By Jeff Lakie
     Los Angeles is the city as infamous as it is famous, as notorious a city as you can find. It is a city that is known the whole world over, even by millions who have never visited it, and it is surrounded by an intriguing mysticism that few can resist. This is where the famous people live, the young, the rich and the beautiful, a city that houses people so gorgeous that the plastic surgeons must be the best in the world! Many people travel here from all over the world to have their surgery perf…



124. Tired Of Tweezing? A Better Way To A More Beautiful You By Ian Mason
     Any drug store has a section full of products to deal with the problem of unwanted facial hair: tweezers, waxes, bleaches, and even sugaring kits. Some salons have a trained electrolysist on staff to remove hairs by electrolysis (electric charge put through a needle to kill hair follicles at their root). Some dermatologists now offer laser removal of hair that removes hair.Many women use one or a combination of these methods to remove facial hair that they feel detracts from their appearance…



125. Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Information: Worth the Cost By Margaret Wommack
     The nose is the central part of the human face, and is thus one of the first features everyone will see. Many people with high, wide bridges, drooping tips and large nostrils are highly self conscious about the way their nose looks and how others perceive them because of it. A distinctive nose can lend interest and even beauty to a face, many are so upset about the appearance of their nose that they are constantly worried about what people think of it. If you are one of these people, the benef…



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