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.

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

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

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

Winter not only brings with it cold, bitter winds and nasty colds and flu, but it also brings dry, chapped skin as well as other general skin problems. So just how do you cope? What products should you use and how can you prevent these problems from occurring? Luckily there are a number of things

Many people see yoga as an old age, meditation style exercise which should only be done by people who love nature, and who act a little strangely. However, thanks to many celebrities yoga has recently turned into one of the most popular exercises around.

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.

In the past body sprays were discovered and loved by women nearly everywhere. Recently they were re-introduced by manufacturers of men’s deodorants who have caught onto the trend and made body sprays available for guys. Soon manufacturers were introducing their product line with commercials

Lip augmentation is an extremely popular, cosmetic surgery procedure which helps women to gain thicker, fuller lips. Many women crave lips that look like Angelina Jolie’s and they will stop at absolutely nothing to get them, even surgery! There are two different ways of performing Lip

I was always fascinated by the Indian culture. To me, “Indian” means great food, great music and romantic movies… This week I discovered the ultimate Indian waxing experience - SHOBHA! For those women who have never had a Brazilian wax or those who just can’t seem to find the right salon - look no further!

Herbal beauty baths have been used for ages to pamper, treat, and beautify. Chinese medicine has employed herbal baths as far back as the Shang Dynasty (1700 to 1027 BC). The main usage was to relieve stress and slow the aging process. Simply adding herbs to your bath water can help treat just

You start out tweezing your eyebrows to just that perfect shape, the next thing you know you`ve plucked more than you had intended. What can you do? First of all, take a deep breath and relax. There are actually several solutions to over-tweezed eyebrows. A very popular method to this problem

When it comes to nail care, what you do and don’t do greatly impacts the overall health of your nails. While there is a lot you can do to make your nails look better, there is also a lot you can do to make your nails look worse. If you need information about the basics of nail care or if you need to repair

Bar soap - friend or foe? It seems like a pretty basic part of any cleansing regime, but bar soap really isn`t the best way to keep your skin clean. Ideally, you`ll want to avoid using bar soap at all, but especially for the areas around your face and neck. Your skin is most sensitive from the neck up

Many women are plagued with spider veins: unsightly small, thin veins most often appear on the ankles, calves and thighs. They can also appear on the stomach, back and face. Although spider veins won`t cause major health problems like varicose veins , they might keep you from wearing bathing

The aloe vera plant, well known for its healing properties throughout the world, is a perennial plant that is commonly found in East and South Africa as well as other tropical areas, but there are over 200 species throughout the world in dry areas. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Indians

Vinegar does more than add zest to your favorite salads and soften your vegetables as they sauté. Vinegar can easily be utilized in a variety of beauty solutions for overall body care. Vinegar is said to have been prescribed by Hippocrates as a respiratory drug , because it helps to clear out 

The most healing and beneficial spa treatments are often rooted in nature. Thalassotherapy and mud baths are two such treatments. Both are prescribed for variety of skin and body ailments, and are thought to promote detoxification, relaxation and healthy skin.

In the beauty world an oval shaped face is considered the ideal shape for women. Those who are not born with this shape should still celebrate their unique and individual looks, but for those who would like to achieve the oval shape, here are some contouring and highlighting tips for each facial

One of the most talked about types of cosmetics today is mineral makeup. Magazine articles extol the various benefits of using mineral makeup and cosmetic counters find that it’s one of the most requested and asked about type of makeup.  With all the talk about mineral makeup, women may ask

As skin ages, certain changes occur and these demand that we make changes to our skin care regimen. Aging skin becomes thinner, rougher, drier and more sensitive, and hence will bruise and burn easily. Also, skin loses it elasticity and this leads to wrinkles, which is the bane of most women’s

If you don’t use a toner, it’s probably because you don’t know what one is or what it does - essentially you don’t know why you are shelling out $5-$15 for one. Well, wonder no more. These clear liquids, collectively called “toners,” (a term created by the beauty industry) also go by many other names

The nighttime is the perfect time to create bold and daring new looks or experiment with striking colors. While daytime colors such as neutral browns or muted shades of pinks and peaches can be upgraded to a nighttime look the fun part of nighttime makeup is following no rules to create a unique

Perfumes have been around for thousands of years. The Egyptians were the first to incorporate perfume into their culture, and the first to place perfume into glass bottles. Soon after, the entire world began to see (and smell) that perfumes tickle the senses and evoke strong emotions.

The constant craze for super-long locks is finally scaling back to a shorter length. Think mod hair for modern times. Moderately long to mid-length styles are coming our way. Also, styles at these versatile lengths vary in range from romantic and wavy to sleek and modern , depending upon