We all know the great benefits of saunas in helping to recover after a hard workout, or to relive pent up tension and frustration when visiting a hotel or luxury resort. What few people realize is that saunas have many more benefits than these. In fact there are a wide…
Mineral makeup is the miracle cosmetic. It works on all skin types and doesn’t contain dyes, chemicals, filters or oils. It’s as close to nature as makeup can get. Only in recent years has mineral makeup come to the forefront in the cosmetics world. It’s not just foundation either. Some…
There’s no reason to look less than impressive just because you’re hot and sweaty! The right makeup in the right places can give your looks a boost, or carry you from Pilates straight to work, class, or a night on the town with just a little touch-up. Then again, the…
Imagine losing your hair at a faster pace than normal, so much so that you appear to be balding on the top of your head. Panic would set in, right? You might assume the worst and that you have a disease that would cause the hair loss. That’s the fear…
Perfume (Latin “per fume” meaning “through smoke”) was highly favored by the Egyptians, Romans, and Arabs. In East Asia, perfumes were incense based. People used to make perfumes from spices and herbs like bergamot, myrtle, coriander, conifer resin, and almond. The use of flowers came only after Avicenna, an Iranian…
Warm weather and sandal season mean your toes need to be in tip-top shape. Whether you’ve been neglecting your feet or just want to give them a little extra pampering, there is good news: You can give yourself a salon-quality pedicure without having to break the bank paying salon-worthy prices….
Celebrities are always on the look out for new beauty trends that promise to make them look even more beautiful than they already do. The new hair obsession of the moment is the Brazilian Blow Dry. Nicole Richie loved the new smoothing treatment so much she told the whole world…
There are many ways through which women seek beauty. The top two main ways today include the application of makeup and undergoing cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is popular because it is more or less permanent. It does not take the constant reapplication that makeup requires. However, cosmetic surgery is extremely…
Acne is commonly a skin condition that is seen as whiteheads, blackheads, pustules or infected and inflamed nodules. Acne often is found on a persons face, chest, neck, and back. While many acne types usually affect the teenagers, various acne conditions are not restricted to a particular age group; even…
There is much attention these days regarding personal and business practices that are eco-friendly, planet sustainable and green. People are looking closer at the smaller things that can make a positive impact on our life on this planet for both the present and the future. One area that has a…