They may just seem like excess skin you can cut away during a manicure, but that skin at the bottom of your nail bed serves an important function. Cuticles are the gatekeepers of the fingers, protecting the body from bacteria, fungus and other germs. So it’s important to keep them…
Who wears short shorts? That depends on whom you ask. It goes without saying that when it comes to picking out a style of shorts, you can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. The secret is to know what’s the most flattering based on your body type. Short shorts are ideal for…
No matter your age or skin type, there are a few things that should never happen to your delicate skin. Commit one of these seven deadly skin sins, and you’ll pay the price in blemishes, wrinkles, skin cancer and more. First, if you’re a smoker, kick the habit for your…
There are quite a few sonic devices on the market that claim to clean your face better than just using your fingers, facial cleanser and water. The Pretika is one of them, and it skews a bit cheaper than some of the leading brands. For just $50, the Pretika includes…
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…
Beauty trends come and go, but there’s never a shortage of must-have “miracle workers.” Over the last few years, the attention has shifted over to argan oil, a product that’s procured from the argan tree, grown in Morocco. It’s being touted for its ability to rejuvenate skin and take years…
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…
Do you ever feel like you’re a slave to your hair dryer? You can still have a good hair day without the assistance of a blow dryer. It’s simply a matter of getting creative with your lovely locks. For example, why not ride the waves this summer? Nothing is as…
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…
It seems like lint makes its mark at the most inopportune times. It goes without saying that having a lint remover or lint brush on hand is probably the most effective way for removing unwanted hair, dirt or fuzz from clothes. Some people even invest in an electric lint remover,…