The list of anti-aging skincare ingredients increases every year, with ingredients being discovered to be more potent against free radicals, pollutants and aggressors that can affect skin. Below are additional ingredients that have gained attention for their roles in preserving skin

On a recent outing to one of New York City’s swanky cafés where model types and actor types – real live ones and hopefuls alike – hang out more to be seen than to enjoy the sinfully delicious pastries and gelato and blended, whipped mocha drinks, I was paid a compliment that just about knocked

I was curious about this trendy new treatment, so I watched an eyelash perming and have to say that the biggest don’t I can report is: Don’t try this at home! I’m sure many have successfully permed their own lashes, but seeing the care that goes into a professional service and the possibility

Love it or loathe it, you can’t help but admit that the sassy ladies of Sex & the City are among the most popular beauty and style icons in Hollywood. With the new movie out, the demand for their celebrity styles are in even more demand. Let’s take a look at the star of the show, Carrie and one of her

Colin Farrell is the type of Hollywood actor that every woman wants and every guy wants to hang out and have a beer with. His roles have run the gamut, from Daredevil, to Miami Vice, and SWAT. While his love life and off-camera bad-boy persona stays pretty consistent, one thing hasn’t: his hair.

Coconut milk is once again showing up as the key ingredient in facial cleansers, moisturizers and high end scrubs. It is what pulled coconut milk from the shelves in foods and drinks that makes it so effective in cosmetics. Coconut milk has a very high fat content but is also very high in natural

Whether you’re a professional athlete or frequently participate in group sports, active individuals need to take the proper steps in their nutrition to make sure they are eating right. Learn what you should include in your daily diet to make sure your nutritional habits make the cut and keep

There are probably more fragrances available in stores than we can count. From large manufacturers to celebrities, just about everyone is creating their own fragrance. So why can’t you jump in on the fun? When you don’t feel like spending your money on high-priced fragrances, you can turn

For most people, the topic of alcohol usually concerns a drink at the bar or the rubbing alcohol in your medicine closet. However, alcohol also tends to be present in skincare products, which they shouldn’t. And it isn’t just one type of alcohol you need to be worried about. It’s important to know

Men and women alike can look in the mirror and see something totally different than their best friend or spouse would see when looking at the same reflection. Both sexes find fault with themselves and wonder if they stand out as the only person around with something that’s too big or too small

In 2004 a line of cosmetics designed for the eyes and face boasted the ability to blend perfectly and flawlessly with 97% of skin tones. Impossible you say? Those that have been using these products for the last four years beg to differ. They report that they are never without their seamless

Not everyone has the time or the money to join a gym. Luckily, you don’t necessarily need a gym atmosphere in order to stay fit. The answer is as simple as moving the gym to your home. And that doesn’t mean spending a fortune on fitness equipment either. Now you can keep healthy and exercise in the comfort

Weight gain and loss, especially if it happens quickly or repeatedly can have major effects on your skin. It makes sense, your skin is an organ – the biggest one you have. The old saying, you are what you eat applies to your outside as much as your inside. Fat deposits can cause low-grade inflammation

There is a hidden treasure of beauty products and it’s probably not too far from where you’re already shopping. Beauty supply stores are often overlooked because they don’t seem trendy enough or because they have so many products that the novice has no idea where to start. The last may very well

You may remember the food pyramid from grade school and the importance of following it. Whether you abided by the guidelines or not, most of us are aware of the foods groups and teach the younger generation the significance of this structure. However, the past few years have shown a great change

It’s the number one beauty complaint in dermatologist offices everywhere – dark under eye circles. Here, experts in both dermatology and makeup artistry share their tips and tricks for treating and concealing those stubborn dark circles. Let’s start with the cause. Blue circles are usually

Remember when green was just a color and we called everything “trash” and put in all in one can? Whether you sigh in remembrance of those “good old days” or embrace the recycling generation we’ve become, you’ve got to admit that there is a lot of good being done with beauty product development

Out of all the types of massage out there, aromatherapy is one of the most sought after. The oils used for this massage can create a relaxed and euphoric effect on the senses and leave your entire being in Heaven. However, if you want to make the most out of your next massage or give one to your special

Being young often brings about the feeling of being indestructible: injuries heal faster, you have loads more energy and you’ve got fewer worries than anyone in the world. However, as the times change, so do teenagers. The lure of the television and Internet have made couch potatoes of countless

With the scientific advancements out there, it was only a matter of time before the anti-aging industry decided to benefit from it. Nowadays, science and anti-aging go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly. Even though there is no permanent way to stop the aging process or turn back the hands

Just about everyone from teens to adults have hectic schedules. It seems that there is always so much to do, yet so little time to do it all in. As a result, many of us push ourselves - and our bodies - to the limits. However, without adequate rest, the body begins to turn on you. This is known as burn-out

Breast augmentations, liposuction, tummy tucks – those we’ve heard of. But butt implants? Shoulder lipo? Toe shortening? Belly button reshaping? And what in the world is a vaginal rejuvenation? Someone knows because 1030 of them took place in the United States alone in 2006. Maybe you’re

If you feel like dieting information has become a blur of confusion and advice that doesn’t even make sense, then you’re not alone. There are so many diets for sale on the market and published as the next best thing that the counsel we’re getting from the “experts” seems to be leading us farther

A number of surveys and articles about what guys really want in the girl they’ll fall in love with have surfaced yet again. This is nothing new, but the contradiction seems to rage on – if guys really want “real” girls then why do they keep dumping them or, at the very least, forget they’re having

Keeping summer skin hydrated is a real challenge, especially if you spend a lot of time and outdoors. The task becomes harder still then more active you are. Athletes know to stay hydrated, but what about gardeners, swimmers and parents chasing around little ones? Even water activities

The Calorie Restriction Diet, or CR, is said to be the simplest and yet the most complex diet ever created. It was designed by Dr. Roy Walford whose research in rats showed that those fed a severely restricted diet lived 50% longer than average, which is the desired result of this “diet” that is not

Has summer been hot enough for you so far? Are you looking for creative new ways to keep your cool as the warm summer days and nights linger on? The good news is that there are a number of new cooling body products on the shelves of your local beauty supply store this season that can help you beat

You may not pay much attention to what you buy at the grocery store aside from the price. However, if you want to learn how to eat better and teach your family how to make smarter choices when it comes to nutrition, you’ve got to educate yourself about factors such as processed foods. Eating too many

Acne treatment claims continue to sound more and more incredible. It seems that soon we won’t ever even know if we were going to have a breakout because the next product will offer immediate results. Perhaps that miracle could be part of our future, but for today new technology seems to have

Making the decision to get laser eye surgery is a big one but it takes more than just saying “I want to do that!” There is more than one type of laser eye surgery procedure available and not all of them work for everyone. Doing research on each procedure is the best way to make sure that you qualify