Want to give unsightly cold sores the kiss off? Contending with cold stores is never easy. Cold sores, aka fever blisters, are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 infection. Cold sores usually last between 10 and 14 days and are usually preceded by pain or tingling in the area….
After a few months of sun, sand and chlorine, your hair is probably ready for a much-needed rest. Summer takes a toll on hair, drying it out, sapping it of color and making it frizzy and unhealthy. Now that you’ve put all that summer fun behind you, it’s time for…
Piercing various areas of the body may be trendy, but for centuries, different cultures have pierced their bodies for myriad reasons, such as cultural ranking, religious purposes and protection from evil. If you’re thinking about getting pierced, there are a few things you should consider. First, think about the area…
Getting your tresses to that exact shade that you love takes time, patience, skill, if you do it yourself, and most of all, money! The tab for professionally colored hair can run into the hundreds of dollars, depending on the procedure and how often you must visit the salon for…
Whether it’s the offer of a “free makeover” or “gift with purchase,” those department store cosmetics counters look, smell and seem to want to make you feel good. But should you rely on those pricey products to improve your looks? Or rely on the salespeople to give you reliable information…
With limits on what you can and can’t put in your carry-on bag, plus weight limits on your checked baggage, it’s tough to pack all the cosmetics and toiletries that you need on a trip. Plus, the environment of an airplane is not kind to many women’s complexions. You may…
It seems like lately in October we see more pink in stores than the traditional orange, black and other fall hues. The same is true for many beauty products, which, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donate a portion of their profits to various breast cancer charities. But you don’t have…
If you love accessories– and who doesn’t?– then why not indulge your jones for shiny things while helping the planet and other people? While it’s usually once in a blue moon when we buy diamonds, if you’re in the market for a sparkler, then there is an ethical option to…
If you feel like you must, you must…increase the firmness of your bust, then there are a few things you can do before rushing to the plastic surgeon and demanding a breast lift. Saggy breasts are caused by many factors – heredity, pregnancy and age all contribute to that droop….
A pockmarked face that’s the result of acne can haunt you well into adulthood and put a major dent in your self-image. Of course, leaving pimples alone and not picking them reduces the likelihood that they’ll scar, but hindsight is 20/20 when you already have scars. So is there any…