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…
You’ve got legs, but do you know how to use them? Are your legs the sort to garner catcalls or do you need to shape up? While some women are naturally blessed with gorgeous gams, others have to work a little harder. The good news is there are some simple…
Whatever you feel might be a physical flaw is probably fixable — if you’re willing to go under the knife or take other drastic measures. Botox is an injection of a foodborne toxin; microdermabrasion and chemical peels take off a layer of skin. So is there anything more gentle and…
That forgotten box of baking soda in the back of your refrigerator or pantry is more useful than you think, especially when it comes to your beauty regimen. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, does double duty for a lot of more expensive beauty products, so why not start storing that…
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Celebrities know the secret to looking younger, sexier and more glamorous: a pair of plump, luscious lips. Full lips help add depth and drama to a face, and beautifully showcase lipstick or gloss. It’s no wonder collagen injections are one of the first cosmetic enhancements famous ladies go for –…
Nothing is worse than having that limp, lank, need-a-shower look. Except for having that look right after a shower. Oily hair is a curse for many women, who tend to compensate by washing hair even more frequently. However, frequent washing can compound the problem because oily hair isn’t caused by…
Our feet put up with a lot of strain and pain, and even the fanciest pedicure can’t hide everything. But shoes can, so why dress your feet in less than flattering uncomfortable footwear? While we’re suckers for footwear, we recognize that not all shoes are friendly to the feet, or…
If you tend to overpack when going on vacation, stop! After all, airlines are just looking for another way to get more cash out of you, and when you stuff your suitcase full of unnecessary clothing and supplies, it gives them a reason to tack on baggage fees upward of…
Everyone’s on a budget these days, and when the seasons change, it’s helpful to have a few pieces that carry over into cooler weather. You can make those summer separates that you dress down with other lighter pieces work for fall when the weather starts getting cooler. It’ll help you…
Everybody knows that oatmeal is a superfood. The fiber-rich food is a source of vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, iron, copper, selenium and protein. Because it’s rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, it can fight cancer, heart disease and other deadly ailments. What most people fail to realize is that oatmeal…