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…
The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
Foundation isn’t the starting point of your make-up routine after all. It’s actually primer. Not sure what the point is? Primer makes your face last a little longer while also giving skin a flawless appearance. Before most women lay the foundation of their lovely look, they usually apply moisturizer. The…
Wondering how to manipulate your eye makeup to make those peepers really pop? There’s no better or faster way to go glam than simply concentrating on the eyes. There are a few tricks that makeup experts use to make eyes look their widest to achieve that doe-eyed look. First, start…
Tired of being a flake? Face it, dandruff is disgusting. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff is the thick, flaky scales that form on the scalp. It is supposedly caused by inflammation and is a common form of the skin disorder eczema. With dandruff, skin cells fall off before they…
Not sure how much or how little sun might damage your skin? We’re here to give you tips on the best formula and SPF for your unique needs. Most people need sunscreen on at least their faces each and every day of the year, and for this purpose, a light,…
You know by now to apply sunscreen, moisturizer and all those other products that care for your skin and keep it looking beautiful to your face. But are you going beyond the jaw line? The skin on your neck and chest, aka the décolletage and cleavage, tends not to be…
Some women change their hair color like their underwear. Okay, maybe not that frequently, but many of us struggle to find one color and stick with it. Unfortunately, all of that trial and error can result in a permanent bad hair day. At-home hair coloring isn’t something that should be…
If the first thing you grab when you notice unkempt tresses is your old brush from who-knows-when, then it might be time to invest in a new hairbrush. But with myriad shapes, sizes, materials and price points, who knows what kind is best? The answer lies in the texture of…
To curl or not to curl — that is the question. When it comes to lengthening those lashes, most of us will go to great lengths to achieve a bright-eyed look. From pricey products to eyelash extensions, we go batty for anything and everything that will enhance our eyes. Ironically,…