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Male Grooming Tips for Fall
According to a recent study, men who perceive themselves as very masculine are less concerned with grooming. If you do not care about how you look, then prepare yourselves for common skin and hair problems such as dandruff, dry skin, and cracked lips. If you still do not bother about them, then do not expect the ladies to throw themselves around you. Just like how you want your hair at a certain l... [Read More]
Keeping Feet Fresh for Summer
It's summer time and not only is this the time to show off your bikini body, but also your beautiful feet. Licensed podiatrist and nail spa owner Margaret Dabbs shares her knowledge on how to put your best foot forward this season. Wear comfortable shoes - Put on shoes that are lightweight and have a considerable amount of cushioning and shock absorption as you walk. It is also best to wear a diff... [Read More]
Argan Oil: Promoting Beauty and Women's Rights
Every year, we see a new "super" beauty product being advertised, especially those from natural products. Recently, argan oil has been called the new "miracle oil." Although it is easy to scoff this claim off, the benefits of argan oil are too hard to ignore. Argan oil is made from the nuts of the argan tree, which grows almost exclusively in Morocco, a country located in norther Africa. The oil i... [Read More]
Anti-Aging Retinoids : Pros and Cons
Retinoids have long been a popular ingredient of anti-aging formulas. But as with everything there are two sides to the retinoid coin. ProsAccording to Dr. Leslie Baumann, a Miami dermatologist, " are are prescription drugs. For FDA approval, drug companies have to do scientific studies that absolutely prove retinoids get rid of wrinkles. It is the only thing on the market that has such concr... [Read More]
The Truth About Tattoos
Tattoos have grown more popular over the years. About 25 percent of 18-30 year olds have at least one. Over the next few years, this number will swell to 40 percent. And if you think tattoos are only popular among guys, you're mistaken - 65 percent of people with tattoos are women. If you are considering about getting ink done, you first have to consider why people get them, understand the health ... [Read More]
Face Oils vs. Cream Moisturizers
Consumers are pitting oil moisturizers and cream moisturizers against each other in a battle of which type works better for your skin. According to Ellen Marmur, M.D., Chief of Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, it really boils down to personal preference. Marmur says the different types of moisturizers are just different vehicles that carry the m... [Read More]
StriVectin-SD: Better Than Botox?
Some people are claiming that anti-stretch-mark cream StriVectin-SD is better than Botox. Why they would say something like that about a stretch-mark cream is pretty interesting to say the least. According to Gina Gay, spokesperson for Klein-Becker, StriVectin-SD's exclusive distributor, the success of StriVectin-SD was sheer luck. As part of their market research, sample tubes - simply labeled &q... [Read More]
How to Maintain a Clear Complexion for Fall
Colder fall temperature can be tough on the skin. Fortunately there are ways to combat the damaging effects of the cool weather. Fight flakesPutting on liquid foundation can give you a healthy, dewy glow. However, applying it on dry, flaky skin may yield sub par results. To solve this problem, Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, recommends using a toner which contains alpha lipoic acid and DMAE - "... [Read More]
Apple-Infused Anti-Aging Cream
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, so the saying goes. They might as well switch ‘doctor' with ‘dermatologist' or ‘plastic surgeon.' Lancôme has just released its latest anti-aging product that contains extracts from the fabled fruit. Lancôme's new Absolue Precious Cells has apple lysate which helps prevent UV damage. It also contains tried-and-tested anti-ag... [Read More]
Nail Trends to Match Your Skin Tone
CND training manager and Fashion week Roxanne Valinoti names her fall nail forecast to Elle.com. Read on to find out your how you can pull of the coming season's nail trends.Skin ToneValinoti says people's skin tones are thought of in terms of warm and cool. If you're not sure what's yours, Valinoti shares this neat trick: "Generally speaking, if you like gold jewelry and look good wearing it... [Read More]