Have you ever wondered if using a primer makes a difference when it comes to applying your makeup? The last thing any busy woman wants to do is add another step to her beauty regimen, but the short answer is yes, you need a primer — and here’s why. A…
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 have sparse, short lashes and have tried all the mascaras, falsies and potions on the market to help plump up your puny lashes, then you might be tempted to try Latisse, a medication only available by prescription. Originally developed for glaucoma sufferers, a side effect of the medication…
Whether you’re a student, a parent of a student or a teacher, you probably have to do some back-to-school shopping. In the current economic climate, many people can’t afford to blow their budget on clothes. So it’s important to make a little go a long way. Before you step foot…
Whatever you feel might be a physical flaw is probably fixable — if you’re willing to go under the knife or take other drastic measures. Botox is an injection of a foodborne toxin; microdermabrasion and chemical peels take off a layer of skin. So is there anything more gentle and…
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…
You do it to cover greys, give hair a little pick-me-up or go for a drastic new look, but do you really know what’s in your hair dye? Some studies link hair dye to cancer and birth defects, and most dyes don’t go through the rigorous safety testing of other…
Feeling thrifty? If you’re like most women, you have no problem making someone else’s trash your treasure, especially if it means getting more for less. But there are a few things you want to keep in mind, bargain shoppers. Before you set out on your thrift store spending spree, keep…
When it comes to laundry, you know which of your clothes need special treatment, such as hand washing or a gentle cycle in the machine. But it’s worth a mention to give your unmentionables some special treatment. Most panties, bras, shapewear and other undergarments say to hand wash, but many…
It’s a well-known fact that women suffer for beauty, but there may be a few hidden dangers in the clothing and other baubles you sport on your body. For example, take a look at your ears. That fabulous costume jewelry you sport may be causing a rash due to its…