Most women turn to foundation to achieve a smoother, younger and flawless complexion, as well as to hide unsightly blemishes, discoloration and the occasional pimple or two. However, what you may not expect is that applying foundation improperly can lead to actually making your wrinkles

Cabin fever, more technically known as “seasonal affective disorder”, is the tendency to feel depressed during the sunlight restrictive and homebound winter months. Researchers are now conjecturing that a similar condition also affects us in the spring, not because of the lack of sunlight

Unwanted facial hair ranks among the most embarrassing beauty secrets for thousands of women. For most women, unwanted facial hair is easily removed. For others, excessive amounts of hair can be the result of a hormonal imbalance and should be reported to your doctor. If your facial hair

For those who don’t care for subjecting their acne to medical procedures or drugs, herbal acne treatments can be a much more natural alternative for treating mild to moderate acne. In a society that is becoming more health conscious and aware of what ingredients are being used or consumed

Nothing feels more wonderful than having a pedicure done. Whether you get simple nail polish or go fancy with French tips or some intricate design, we want to maintain those end results for as long as possible. No one wants to keep going back to the salon and spending money each time our pedicure

Let’s face it: not all women have the same body, nor do they have the same shape and build as supermodels that sport all the latest fashions. The diversity of body shapes and sizes can make shopping for the right clothes difficult at times, especially if you don’t know how to dress for your specific

There are more than enough facial mask recipes around to last us the rest of our lives. But if you’re looking for something new or are a first-timer to the process, it never hurts to try something different. Quinoa cereal is one of the latest beauty favorite ingredients to include in a facial mask

Okay guys, here it is – one stop shopping (tips) for the love of your life and super mom extraordinaire. If these ideas seem out of your creative league, consider how many lunches she packs each year, how much throw-up she cleans up, fist fights she ceases and wounds she soothes… and then there’s

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and most of us are already feeling the pressure to produce a gift worthy of our mother’s love and devotion. To find the perfect gift that truly says, “You’re the best!” let mom tell you herself what she’d really like in a way that speaks louder than any words.

No trip to the beauty salon would be complete without a manicure. From fancy, French tips to crazy acrylic designs, women have been enjoying this form of pampering for as long as anyone can remember. But how did the concept of the manicure come about in the first place? The history of the manicure

Finding the right hair salon is like finding the right car mechanic to work with. You’ll only want to bring your car to someone you trust who is dependable, affordable and has you and your car’s best interest at heart. The same goes with your lovely locks. Not all hair salons will be a perfect match

Pregnancy causes a lot of changes within a woman’s body and the breasts are no exception. Many new mothers will experience their breasts in a new way that can be overwhelming and a little confusing. For many, having to let go of their favorite push-up bras may be quite a change but if you know what

We all have our favorite makeup looks and colors that we use but it may not always suit the season. If you’ve been paying attention to your complexion as the seasons change, you may notice that your typical makeup looks don’t quite appear as good as they used to. This may be due to the fact that you aren’t

When it comes to trying to preserve our youth, many of us turn to anti-aging products, medical procedures and special treatments. However, there is another alternative that is easy, cost efficient and most of all - delicious! Nutrition plays a large part in physical health but also in how we age

Hold it! When you stop to think of how much time we spend trying to mask, change and fight what we consider to be our “flaws” it makes you wonder if we shouldn’t be spending half the time embracing, enhancing and rejoicing in them. Is it possible that we could have been enjoying life just as we are

When acne breakouts resist common and over-the-counter treatments, sufferers are left to endure embarrassing and, often, painful acne. Left untreated, this type of acne can create scars and enlarged pores. There are new breakout technologies available for those prone to severe acne.

Dr. Kimberly McMillin, a family practitioner at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas says that “neck pain is one of the most common aches people experience in their lifetime.” The good news about a pain in the neck is that it is most often not the result of a serious injury or ailment. Neck pain

Having trouble getting or staying motivated to exercise? It may be that you’re out of rhythm with your body. Michael Smolensky, a University of Texas professor, wrote The Body Clock Guide to Better Health: How to Use Your Body’s Natural Clock to Fight Illness and Achieve Maximum Health, a book

You wash your hands often. You keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in your desk drawer at the office. And you certainly use a paper towel as a barrier between your and any public restroom door. But what about at home? Your house or apartment is your primary environment. You spend more hours there than

No gothic girl would look the part without the signature black locks. Of course, not everyone is born with the dark tresses needed to pull off the gothic persona. The obvious answer is hair dye but when it comes to using chemicals to color your hair, black is one shade you’ll want to make sure looks

Whether they’re noticeable or not, when men have skincare problems - just like their female counterparts - they want to know what they can do to correct it. Luckily, there is no skincare science to taking care of common issues. However for male skin, tackling these nuisances need proper attention

For most women, their encounters with an OB-GYN involve getting a routine pap smear. However, when it comes to being pregnant, an obstetrician’s role becomes huge. As with finding a regular doctor, being able to find the right OB-GYN will help make your pregnancy much easier to handle and keep

If someone told you that you could kiss your cellulite goodbye simply by taking a pill, what would you say? Most of us wouldn’t say anything. Instead we would stampede over the well-meaning individual to get our hands on those pills. In fact, that’s almost what happened the first time an anti

Out of all the eye shadows, blue is the most pretty but also the most difficult to pull off. The actual makeup application isn’t the problem - it’s being able to work with the right shade and making sure that it suits your outfit and skin tone. Many think that blue eye shadow should stay frozen

Who hasn’t suffered from brittle nails? Maybe you’ve been getting one hangnail too many or are experiencing irritating white spots on your nails. If you’re wondering what you can do to get your nails back in shape and looking fabulous, it helps to know the cause of your nail problems and what

Guess what! We know a secret. Over 38% of women fessed up and admitted that they skip the shampoo when they’re running late according to a recent online survey. When that morning rolls around again – and you know it will – here are some super sexy styles that will keep your dirty little secret a secret

Antioxidants are a group of substances, including vitamins C and E, vitamin A, selenium, and carotenoids – such as beta-carotene. Antioxidants are believed to be effective in helping to prevent cancer, heart disease, stroke and a variety of other ailments by destroying harmful free radicals

Have you always wanted to find that one special fragrance that you can call your own? Maybe you’re wondering how your friends or coworkers manage to find great signature fragrances. For those of you hoping to find the right perfume or cologne that matches your personality and lifestyle, it’s

We live in a fast food, super highway, no stopping zone world and it doesn’t show any sign of slowing down, but we weren’t designed to maintain life at the speed of light. So how do we take the time to de-stress ourselves, our family and our life without causing a pile-up of to-do’s and must

Long gone are the days when video games were the sole domain of pre-teen boys swapping game cartridges out of their lunchboxes. Today the video game industry is a multi-billion dollar-a-year industry so ingrained in pop-culture that movie studios and game developers watch each other’s