Making a picture-perfect pedicure last is never an easy feat, especially when you’re forking out top dollar. While some women can make those salon treatments last between three to four weeks, others are lucky if they make it an hour. The good news is that there are some tried-and-true techniques…
It’s difficult enough to get an appointment with your skincare doctor, the dermatologist. It’s one of those underserved specialties that make it tough to get scheduled. So why not make your yearly appointment while you’re there, if they schedule that far in advance? That way, you know you’ll get to…
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…
Shapewear is a lifesaver for women who need a smooth silhouette under form-fitting garments. Skinny jeans and jeggings are still in style, and they offer the slimming illusion, too. But when you wear tight pants and shapewear, you might be getting more than you bargained for. It turns out you…
Most eyes look great when adorned with a little makeup. But for those of us who either apply eye makeup with a heavy hand or aren’t sure how to apply eye makeup at all, it can be a challenge to get a pretty look. Whether it’s for everyday or a…
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…
The short answer is yes. Most women need a moisturizer, whether they have oily, dry or combination skin. Facial skin has different needs than the skin on your body, so you can’t just use one all over. But with so many products on the market, making the wrong choice can…
We all pay attention when it seems like a new wrinkle or age spot crops up on our faces, slathering on expensive creams and serums to prevent aging. We use sunscreen prodigiously to make up for all those years when we worshipped the sun, but are we protecting the skin…
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…
Here’s an eye-opening fact on getting some shut-eye. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who don’t get enough sleep actually look less attractive, less healthy and more tired that their well-rested counterparts. Researcher John Axelsson says that getting those Zzzzz’s is one of the…