Today, we gladly submit our bodies and skin to all manner of strange treatments, all in the name of beauty. We inject the botulinum toxin to smooth out wrinkles, lie in carcinogen-laden UVB tanning beds to get that perfect bronze and rip our hair out with hot wax. But that’s…
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….
No white after Labor Day. No horizontal stripes. No heels for tall women. We’ve all grown up hearing these rules from our moms, grandmothers or whoever else saw fit to comment on fashion. But many of them just don’t hold water anymore. In fact, some of these former fashion faux…
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…
This season, one trend is a take on the Aerosmith song “Dude Looks Like a Lady” – only in reverse. It’s haute these days to look like a guy when it comes to fashion. But we’re not talking about wearing clothes expressly made for men. A sleek, tailored look is…
For many people, waxing and plucking are the first things that come to mind when it comes to eyebrow care. But those aren’t the only options. One approach that’s gaining popularity in the United States is threading, an ancient depilation practice that originated in the Middle East. Threading is a…
For many, silicone brings to mind breast implants, but did you know that people are allowing the substance to be injected into their faces and other parts needing a boost? It’s a process called pumping, and it uses various grades of silicone to plump up areas like the lips, cheeks,…
Whew, that was close! If you’re not saying that about your last shave, then it’s time to take a look at your shaving habits to get your skin smooth and touchable. Before you even allow a razor to touch you, give your skin the right care to get the closest…
There’s nothing worse than looking like you stuck your finger in a socket within minutes of doing your hair. But never fear – it happens to the best of us. Fighting the frizz can be an exercise in futility. Unfortunately, frizzy hair isn’t your fault – it’s your ancestors. Many…
Now that there’s a nip to the air, you may want to check out some of the hottest sweaters that’ll keep you warm this season. But not all sweaters look great on everybody. When you want to don a pretty sweater, try the following trends. A sweater works for a…