The ancient Mayan culture utilized natural herbal remedies for beauty over 3000 years ago all over South and Central America. Today, their beauty secrets are used in products and spa treatments throughout the world. You can get a taste of Mayan herbal beauty by trying some of these ancient

Here’s a newsflash: a quick shower and a rinse with antibacterial soap may not be the best post-workout skincare regime. If you’re investing time in a regular workout routine, your skin may be paying the price. Here are a few tips for cleansing and caring for your skin after the gym that can

A keloid scar is an abnormal scar where the scar covers a larger area of the skin than was originally damaged. Keloid scars are often characterized by bumpy patches of raised skin that is like a mountain range forming over the injured site, and are usually darker than the original color of the skin.

Lots of skin care sites forget about your most sensitive and important member of your family: baby. This shortage of information contributes to a new parent`s lack of understanding about the special needs and qualities of a newborn`s or toddler`s skin. Many parents, especially new ones

Want to make foot odor a thing of the past? Trying to mask foot odor won`t cut it; caused by excessive sweating of the feet it can be embarrassing and bothersome. Find out what can be used to deodorize your feet. Check out 8 ways to stop stinky feet in their tracks and remedy this age old problem.

Freezing cold temperatures, excessive winds, snow and rain can all wreak havoc on our hair this winter. As the seasons change, so does the amount of moisture in the air and the amount of moisture in your hair. Dry heat at home or in the workplace can also adversely affect your hair during the

Water retention is when excess fluid in your body builds up and is uncomfortably stored in your tissues. Uncomfortably bloated and tight skin, swelling in the arms and legs, tight fitting clothes or accessories  and redness with pain are all signs that your body is storing an unhealthy amount

No matter what you want to do with your hair you be able to find a styling product you want. Below is a list of some of the more popular styling products used in hair care today. Deep Conditioners and Hot Oil Treatments are used to help your hair from the environment and stress. These styling products

While the olfactory joys of perfumes and scented products seem to be a God-given right to most women, sufferers of asthma may find that enjoying their benefits is a difficult experience. The research done on perfume as a cause of asthma is extensive and yet varied; while some research studies

The rule stands: the best types of cosmetics to use for acne skin are oil free cosmetics. Oil free cosmetics are defined by the scientific community as those that have little or no fatty acids. Always check with the product label to see if it is oil free. Remember, makeup that has oil is very capable

Women are quick to jump on the newest diet fad ( South Beach, anyone?), exercise trends (Pilates…spinning…), and must-have haircut or color (Remember the “Rachel?”). But no matter how perfect the haircut or how stylish the dress, our skin is the most valuable tool we possess to make or break

Just like the rest of your body, your neck is susceptible to wrinkle development as you live and age. There`s a little complication to this part of the body, though. It contains your jugular veins, windpipe, esophagus, spinal cord, several vital muscles and tendons to keep your head mobile

If you were the girl who, up until that ambiguous age of legal adulthood, had spent so much time and work applying and perfecting her make-up for a more dazzling - and secretly, just a bit older - look, could your wish have been granted... with a sinister aftereffect? How to determine if long-term

It’s that time of year when it seems like every cosmetic line is promising you something for free. And of course they’re called free gifts, so we desperately want them. But before you reach for that credit card, here are a few tips to help you get the most for your money. There’s always a minimum

The holidays are just around the corner. `Tis the season to overindulge and overextend yourself. Rushing from party to party might be fun and exciting, but if you’re not careful it will take a toll on your skin. But with a little extra effort, you can look your best—in spite of holiday stress.

Holiday suitcases overflowing with gifts don’t leave much room for our bathroom sized skin care and makeup. So how can you downsize your cosmetic line and still look great? Start with the basics. Your cleanser and moisturizer are a must, as are foundation, powder and concealer. Choose a travel

Lips are a prominent feature this season. Bright, bold colors; shimmering golds and high shine glosses are showing off holiday smiles and finding their way to rendezvous under the mistletoe. But will that lip wear keep him coming back or send him running for a face wash? Shimmer and shine do

Beauty products can be fun to give and to get. Remember a few simple guidelines and your gift can be the hit of the season! Everyone loves a gift that shows you put your heart into it. So what does your girlfriend love? Is she a chocoholic? Fill a Christmas mug with gourmet hot cocoa packets, a chocolate

Your smile means everything. But years of smoking, wine, tea, strong coffees, lack of proper dental care and other everyday activities have stained the teeth’s topcoat enamel, and ages your appearance prematurely. These visits are fairly easy, last one to two hours, touch ups are offered

Blush is a type of makeup for women to give the face a more natural and healthy look. It can look great when applied correctly but conversely can look very bad if it is not. By applying too much blush you can look like a clown or a Raggedy Ann doll with too much of a rosy color on one`s cheeks.

In shopping for a manicure set, there are different things to look for depending on what you want in the set. There are manicure sets that can be put in the bathroom for everyday use and there are also travel manicure sets that you can take with you. It all depends what you will be using it for and what

The prototypical, slender, smooth hand free of wrinkles is a sight to behold. They are even profitable; as hand models frequently get paid for doing a few hours work modeling their hands for television and photo shoots. To most, however, having a pair of hands free of aging signs is a blessing.

There is a common, circulating rumor that says those tiny vertical wrinkles that more mature women get on their lips are called "lipstick lines" because, "you get them by wearing lipstick." More than likely, this is false. The big contributor to lipstick lines is the simple, or rather complex

The ancient science of Ayurveda is an ancient philosophy based on Eastern ideas about the body and the mind. Ayurveda teaches that each individual has the power to heal themselves, and that diet should be based upon each person’s unique constitution. The constitutional types in Ayurveda

The more you are in contact with second hand smoke the more you are likely to have problems with the skin that second hand smoke causes. Second hand smoke is a major air pollutant that has around 4,000 chemicals and includes 200 poisons that are known such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.

Pregnancy can wreak havoc on the mind and body of the expecting mother. After giving birth, it is normal for a new mother to focus on the baby for the first several months and forego her needs, including eating, sleeping and personal beauty and maintenance. New mothers often confide in each

The beauty industry produces many specialized products and tools for the care of men’s hair. Here are some tips to help put some of those tools, products and your own personal style to use. Do not pay attention to the amount of product the bottle says to use. Start out with a very small, less than

Hair dye is often a chemical filled nightmare that is harsh for your hair and scalp. Commercial hair dyes are unsuitable for women to use during pregnancy because the chemicals in the dye may adversely affect the developing fetus. Peroxide and ammonia are both present in common hair developers

No need to rely on expensive hair stylists for hair that everyone loves at prom. Use these simple tips and tricks to have a perfect night of carefree hair. Many ladies wait until night before prom to give their hair a conditioning treatment, and the result is moisturized hair that may be too shiny