Should You Go Commando?

Should You Go Commando?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It seems as if the rash of celebrities flashing the paparazzi in too-short skirts and nonexistent undergarments has ended. But many women still prefer to go bare, or commando – eschewing undies to allow their nether regions a little freedom. Maybe it’s to spice up things with a partner, simply…

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Makeup Brands for Women of Color

Makeup Brands for Women of Color

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…

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The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

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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…

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Fight Frizz with Silicone

Fight Frizz with Silicone

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When most women hear silicone, the first thing that comes to mind is breast implants. What they fail to realize is that silicone is great for giving you another kind of lift… in your hair. This active ingredient can change how you handle your hair forever. The benefits of silicone…

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Spa Treatments with A-Peel

Spa Treatments with A-Peel

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Regardless of your age, you may have heard the buzz about facial peels and microdermabrasion. It sounds painful, but what’s the real story behind these spa mainstays? And is it safe? There are two ways to undergo the processes: at home or administered by a certified esthetician in a spa,…

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Love the ’80s? You’re in Luck

Love the ’80s? You’re in Luck

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For awhile now, runways have reflected the “me” decade. That’s right – it’s time to embrace some of those ’80s trends most of us have avoided since, well, the 1980s. But trends from the decade are making inroads with a decidedly modern twist. Take ankle booties, that fall staple, for…

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Tea Tree Oil: What It’s Good For

Tea Tree Oil: What It’s Good For

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Many people swear by tea tree oil for its health benefits. Tea tree oil is known for having antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Among the conditions it’s thought to treat are acne, eczema, yeast infections, lice, thrush, dandruff, acne and athlete’s foot to name a few. Although you’re likely to…

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The Benefits of Facial Massage

The Benefits of Facial Massage

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When you think of a massage, the face is probably the last thing that comes to mind. However, facial massages are every bit as important. The benefits of facial massages go beyond just feeling good. These techniques help release tension, boost circulation and assist in ridding the skin of impurities….

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