The term “exfoliation”, often elicits the same male reaction that a discussion of football strategies or catalytic converters typically elicits in women – a sigh, a roll of the eyes, and a change of subject. But for the ninety-percent of men that aren’t familiar with exfoliation, it’s high

Huh? Make-up for men, you ask? Yes, you read correctly. It began with the world of skin-care opening the door to male-centered products and services ranging from simple skin-care lines and shower products to extensive spa services and many more in-depth male grooming practices that have

Most men are afraid of losing their hair. A receding hairline or bald spot can cause anxiety and social embarrassment. Jokes about comb-overs, toupees and hair plugs are commonplace. Many people associate hair loss with aging and loss of virility. Baldness is often due to a genetic condition

Think women are the only ones obsessed with preserving their youthful looks? Think again. These days, men are just as likely as women to opt for a cosmetic surgery procedure. With people living longer, healthier lives, it’s no surprise that both genders want to look as young as they feel.

Body firming creams are widely advertised as an easy and inexpensive way to smooth out cellulite and tone skin. Many ads even suggest that body firming creams can take inches off your body. These toning treatments and body firming creams vary widely in price and in claims – there are fancy

Masks are both enjoyable and work as a delivery system with concentrated active ingredients. So if you are exfoliating, cleansing, or re-hydrating your skin, you get a more dramatic result quickly. Masks come in many formulations for all skin types and for different functions , so you need 

It`s a question that has baffled women for ages. What do men consider beautiful in women? Most of us believe men only see looks as beautiful simply because the media believes it is true. They show us busty females with perfect bodies plastered across our television screens , billboards, and 

Our skin is an important part of our body since it protects us against injuries and prevents infections, yet for most of us our natural reaction to a minor skin injury is to throw a bandage on the affected area and consider it as no big deal. But that no big deal could very well end up becoming a serious

Most people think of acne as something that affects the face. After all, many advertisements for acne creams and products focus on visible facial acne. Despite this, though, body acne that affects the shoulders, back, neck, chest, and buttocks is very common. Although in theory clothes can

Make-up is a big part of any woman’s life and as we get older, our make-up needs change. Whilst many women do not even realize this, our make-up habits should change as we get older, and what looked right in our teens does not tend to look right whilst we are in our twenties. So, just what styles

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that shows itself through patches of red areas or silvery scales that appear on the legs, knees, arms, elbows, scalp, ears, and back. Toes and fingernails can also be affected by losing their shine and developing ridges and pits. This condition

If you or someone you know has rosacea, what you probably know is that it is a chronic skin disorder that shows itself as large red blotches on the face that usually have small bumps that sometimes resemble pimples. What you may not know is that the reason for the redness is that groups of capillaries

When Neil Sedaka wrote the song, “Breaking up Is Hard to Do” he didn’t have his hairdresser in mind, but it could easily describe the dilemma some people face when they want to change beauticians. Knowing how to make the break may be a handy thing to keep in mind. It can be especially difficult

Oily skin is a problem that rears it ugly head on your face in many ways, often with acne and a shiny, greasy appearance. If you have not had results with over the counter treatments for oily skin, and feel many of them are too harsh

Who would not want to have the perfect skin? The color of the skin has long been associated with happiness and health. People would do anything to have a flawless skin. Light therapy has been found out to be a way to achieve this. It is increasingly been used to cure acne. Light therapy especially

If you ever had someone rub you the wrong way, then hopefully it won’t be a massage therapist! You can tolerate an unpleasant personality at work or at a social gathering, but when it comes to have a massage, you want someone to rub you just the right way. When looking for a massage therapist

During pregnancy a woman’s skin changes due to hormonal fluctuations. For some women pregnancy causes a beautiful glow due primarily to increased circulation, but for others, their skin becomes discolored and dry. These hormonal changes result in extra-dryness, pregnancy acne and stretch

If you are growing concerned about deep forehead lines and wrinkles and the look of constant "tiredness", you may be considering an eyebrow lift surgery. This procedure, many times performed in conjunction with various other facial-lifting procedures such as an eyelid lift , can potentially

You already know that it’s healthier and so much more beneficial when you include mother nature in your diet, but did you know that including mother nature in your daily skin care regimen can be beneficial as well? For centuries our ancestors knew the secret to beautiful skin right in their own

There are many tasty ways to make yourself feel happy and healthy with beauty treatments that are good enough to eat. Skeptical? Try any one of these delicious treatments for yourself: a green tea skin tonic, a tomato facial, the avocado mask - and you will be an edible beauty convert.

Sea salt treatments are helpful in removing dry, flaky skin, and it is common to see sea salt as an ingredient in some of the most expensive spa scrubs. This makes it a perfect candidate for trying out on your own at home. It is easy to obtain the maximum benefit from sea salt with a few basic easy

The history of honey and its health benefits is long and overwhelming. Honey has been used for 2,000 years by many different cultures as an antiseptic dressing for minor wounds. Bacteria cannot survive in honey because of its high potassium content , which makes it an excellent additive 

The Romans discovered the healing properties of mud baths as early as 120 B.C. Today mud is still used medicinally in European spa clinics as an effective treatment for arthritis and pulled muscles. The heat together with the chemical composition of a specific mud or clay can be remarkably

Not many people actually think to use natural deodorants. After all, shop bought deodorants sometimes barely work and they contain loads of ingredients to cover up our sweat so how does a natural deodorant stand a chance? Natural deodorants may not sound great but their results are generally

In 2004 there were nearly 11.9 million cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Everything from liposuction, to tummy tucks, and even breast augmentation. In fact 19% of all plastic surgeries performed (over 330,000 surgeries) involved breasts. Is it just me, or has plastic

Most people have heard of cellulite but not many people know that their body type could actually contribute towards whether or not they develop it. It is the bane of most women’s lives and you really cannot open a magazine up without seeing a circled picture of some celebrity with cellulite.