For the novices, “chicken skin”, also referred to as keratosis pilaris, is a harmless disorder that produces patches of acne bumps on our skin. Protein buildups penetrate the skin through its hair follicles which produce small acne bumps that gives off the appearance of chicken flesh.

The main conflict surrounding this vitamin is whether or not using sunscreen prevents our bodies from manufacturing necessary amounts of Vitamin D. In order to understand this debate, it is necessary to understand what Vitamin D is and how it is produced. Vitamin D s a fat-soluble vitamin

Many of the sideburn trimmers that are on the maker are more than sideburn trimmers as they also trim facial hair and neck hair on men. There are also sideburn trimmers that are extensions on clippers that are plastic and can be attached to the end of the clippers. Most of the sideburn trimmers

If you love to make your own gifts or are craft-minded, we`ve got some great ideas for putting together some luxurious and enjoyable beauty gifts for the women, and even men, in your life. Homemade gifts have a personal and thoughtful touch and wholesome and natural ingredients. Moreover

You may be among the consensus that proper skin-care is summed up by a good, solid lather. After all, who needs all other stuff? Toners, serums, masks, fresheners... the list is endless of things to choose from to help keep your face healthy. While we don`t recommend that you`ll need a separate

When it comes to our hair, everyone is unique. That`s what makes choosing a hair style, a new color, or certain treatment, such an individual undertaking. Whether you`re on the straight and narrow, a natural redhead, or have battled with a lifelong tendency to look like you`ve been jolted

Perhaps it was just too many Margarita’s for girls night out? Or perhaps you were up all night with the new baby and need to look your best for the ten-o’clock all-staff meeting? We’ve all had nights that left us looking like we had been through a war zone. Whether you have the wine hangover or you

To get the star-quality highlights of those in Tinseltown, you’d have to ready yourself - and your wallet - for a small fortune to gain a hair visit with Jean, Luc Pierre’s sweet, willow-built, hair assistant.  Or, you can take your time and do the same great hair reconstruction as does Luc Pierre 

Braiding has been around since the beginning of hair itself. Although it`s appearance comes and goes, you can never go wrong with a braid. Braid`s are like blue jeans, no matter what other styles come along, it will always be a great look. Braiding has existed for centuries in cultures around

You can make a fresh and invigorating cleansing tonic easily at home with nothing more than a trip to the drugstore, health food store or your refrigerator. The next time you want to make your face feel clean and refreshed, try one of these easy homemade tonics. Witch-hazel bark and leaves

Tall and lanky? Short and petite? Whatever you’re shape or size, we have the tips and tricks you need to look your best. It’s all about accentuating the positives, and every woman has them. Here at CareFair, we’re bringing you the latest fashion tricks for making any figure look great.

Whitening strips, massage chairs, $200 memory foam pillows, and more are included. A new trend in skincare that allows you to target various parts of your body (where it needs most improvement) comes with a patch. Patches are out there, designed to help quit smoking, relieve pain, prevent

Beautiful natural looking curls are one of the hottest trends for this year and why not? They’re sexy and alluring, playful and even romantic, yet if you have straight hair the thought of a beautiful head of curls may seem impossible. Going from straight to curly hair isn’t hopeless, however.

From the catwalks of New York and Milan, to the runways of Paris, or standing in front of your makeup mirror, you can achieve the latest look and be a trendsetter in your own hometown. Just be a savvy consumer, find out about new products, and then play. “Look to what’s new in making your skin

How do actors shimmer and glow from each perfectly styled lock to their freshly manicured toes? Obtaining a Hollywood Glow can be easier than you think. Let’s start from the top… We`ll show you how to get that shiny and healthy looking hair, a radiant fresh face and a shimmering body skin.

The body seems to have a way of letting us know when something isn`t right and some of its signals are pretty well recognized. We know that leg cramps can be a deficiency in potassium, breakouts can be a deficiency in zinc, and bruising can be a lack of iron. Those are the well known signals - but what

No one looks forward to dry skin, but it happens. Especially in the winter months when the weather is harsh outside and we turn up the heat inside. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are steps we can all take to keep our skin adequately moisturized. Our skin is the barrier between what’s

See if this sounds familiar… You’re all alone in the bathroom and there’s the makeup bag. Who knows what mysterious anti-aging, breakout-hiding, look-enhancing secrets lay hidden inside? You check the mirror again. Your eyes are looking a little tired… and where did those dark circles

In addition to “external” forces like catching a tan at your local tan parlor, truly healthy skin comes from the nutrients that we eat. Skin health is enhanced tenfold by introducing specific minerals to your beautiful regimen. From selenium to copper and zinc, these minerals will give you

By all accounts, it seems the answer would be yes. Organic products, at the least, definitely help our skin by improving our all-around health. Since organics have made quite a splash on the isles of our grocery store and in the skin-care and beauty industry , this probably isn`t news to you.  

There`s a right time and right place for certain products and the way we apply them, and some of us need to be more aware of just what they are. It may not be common knowledge that cosmetics have different rules for night and day , but we`ll tell you what you need to know about doing it right for day 

Piercings are a great and inexpensive way as an alternative to tattoos, but the risks of piercing can be far more greater if not done properly . When it comes to choosing a professional piercer, many of us automatically assume that if he or she is working at a replicable department store or piercing

Let’s face it. As a nail tech and an educator, I fully anticipate there will be those rare occasions when one of my clients feels the need to remove their acrylic nails all by their lonesome.  It’s no different than my hair designer friends whose clients decide to cut their own bangs. Unfortunately

There`s nothing quite as uncomfortable, irritating and inconvenient as acne – except, maybe, when you’re comparing it to a yeast infection.  If you find yourself experiencing more than your share of both, there might be a connection between the two. Candida, the organisms that cause a yeast

Many people use natural herbs in their hair care products nowadays. There are many herbs that can help with hair care whether it is just making the hair look better or dealing with hair problems such as dandruff or damaged and dry hair. Below is a list of commonly used herbs and the advantages

Tattooing. It isn’t just a guy thing anymore. Over the past twenty years a steadily increasing number of women have been spotted wearing this ancient form of art as well. There is just something fascinatingly beautiful about having a tattoo, whether it’s a permanent work of art or simply

ave you ever seen those women who look like they’re not wearing even a hint of makeup, but look absolutely gorgeous? Sure you have. They’re the ones on the treadmill in front of you at the gym, in line behind you on a Sunday at the coffee shop or spreading out a towel next to you at the beach.

It may seem cliché, but in talking with men about the perfect woman and just who exactly she is, it really comes down to whether or not a particular woman is perfect for them. It seems that that perfect image that the media constantly throws in our faces, really isn`t what men hope to capture.

The general purpose of massage oil is to reduce friction and produce longer, more even motions. Combining certain oils with certain extracts, however, can expand this experience beyond just muscle relaxation. When buying oils for massage, there is no single "best" choice. Although every   

Just like the skin on our bodies, your hair is made up of layers. The outer layer of the hair is called the cuticle and it is made up of cells that are dead and that lay on top of each other. This will protect the cortex, which is the middle layer of the hair. The cortex is made up of coiled long proteins