Here’s a tip most people fail to consider — you should be paying the closest attention to your cuticles. The cuticle is the thin layer of dead skin at the bottom of the nail. While it may seem to serve no purpose on the outside, the cuticle actually acts as…
Whether you use it to cover undereye circles, conceal broken capillaries or other red areas, or to cover blemishes, concealer might just be the most useful tool in your cosmetic arsenal. Some tried-and-true techniques can ensure that you do a great job covering those problem areas. First, start with clean,…
Acne treatments have gone high tech. It wasn’t that long ago that a major breakthrough in breakout treatments hit the shelves. We’re talking about the handy devices affectionately known as zit zappers. These high-tech acne treatment devices gained popularity as the end all, be all for people who needed fast…
So many shampoos promise to do more than just get your scalp and tresses clean. There are formulas that promise to brighten highlights, strengthen color for various hues, protect hair from UV rays, smooth hair and even help it grow. But how do you know if the claims on the…
Organic cosmetics such as lotions, oils, shampoos, soaps and makeup have natural ingredients that are allegedly free of pesticides. For example, the fruit and flowers that comprise the ingredients in shampoo, such as berries, shea and other plant-based products, must be grown and harvested as organic food is. A label…
If you’re one of the brave people who ventures out for a little post-Thanksgiving shopping on Black Friday, then you may want to put something more than TVs, toys and holiday decor on your list. There are lots of glam and gorgeous purchases you can make to make you –…
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…
Men typically spend less time taking care of their skin than women, yet they tend to spend more time outdoors. Skin gets windblown, sunburned and abused in general, then it’s also subjected to the irritation of shaving. Men even have a higher rate of melanoma, the most lethal form of…
Does anyone really love the struggle to find something appropriate to wear to work? With styles that show too much skin for corporate and ones that are downright dowdy, sometimes it’s hard to dress for changing office styles. Add to that the trouble matching separates like pants, skirts and tops,…
When it comes to beauty basics, petroleum jelly is one of those must-haves. That’s right. Good old Vaseline is a versatile product that can save the day in so many situations. Unlike some pricey beauty products, a jar of Vaseline is just plain cheap. Here are some of the ways…