Whether you want to look creepy, mysterious, ethereal, sexy, beautiful or just plain horrifying, Halloween is a fun time to break out of your usual beauty mold and really play with your look. First, consider the occasion. It may not be appropriate to answer the door to trick-or-treaters in your…
The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
It’s all you can do to resist scratching your head. No, you’re not deep in thought – unless it’s about how to get rid of the flakes that plague your scalp and fall onto your dark-colored clothing, ever so obvious and embarrassing. But there may be a medical basis for…
Cooler weather means deeper, darker shades in not only clothing, but also nail polish. If you like going over to the dark side, then you may be concerned about the effects those reds, browns and blacks have on your nails. Reds, burgundies, browns and oranges contain dark pigments that can…
UVA, UVB and even UVC – does it really matter to U? Actually, the different wavelengths of the sun’s rays do matter when it comes to your skin. Ultraviolet radiation is the light that reaches earth from the sun. First, cross UVC rays off the list – they don’t have…
When you’re on your feet all day, you haven’t got time for the pain. That’s why it’s important to take care of your dogs before they start dogging you. Dry, cracked feet aren’t just an aesthetic issue – they can be downright painful. The good news is that there are…
Having a breakout on your face is one thing, but imagine waking up to blemishes all over – arms, chest, back, buttocks…this is reality for many people. Body acne is less common than regular acne, but those who suffer from facial acne are more prone to it. Risk factors for…
If you’re fed up with wimpy lashes or can’t seem to perfect your mascara technique to plump those little wisps, then these tips are for you. Adding some serious length and fattening up thin lashes aren’t difficult with the right tools and know-how. First, start with clean lashes. Then, decide…
The boot — tall, short, ankle and everything in between — is as much a part of fall and winter as football and tailgating. They’re warm, stylish and versatile, so what are the hottest looks this season? Many of the themes of spring and summer are carrying over — the…
While shaving is considered a key part of the female primping and pampering routine for most of the Western world, it isn’t usually a relaxing or fun activity for women who do it everyday. If asked to choose a personal care practice we would never have to do again, a…