For the skin care conscious, every morning begins with cleansing and skin-care products to fight the signs of aging, and every day ends with the same. In many of our skin-care routines, however, there is a large part of our skin that is often overlooked and neglected - the lips. The lips, next

Wouldn`t it be great if applying a nutrient-loaded skin cream would take the place of healthy living? While quality skincare products can deliver important ingredients to your skin, they’re no substitute for a well-balanced, nutritious diet. Besides, the nutrients that make your skin

As the adage goes, you are what you eat. Our skin is a reflection of our overall health. The good news is that you can overcome or manage many common skin disorders like acne, eczema, sensitivity and blotchiness by paying close attention to your diet.

You can spend a fortune on expensive ‘miracle’ products and fancy treatments, but if you nosh on sugary, high fat foods, it’s only a matter of time before your skin pays the price. Thankfully, Mother Nature has blessed us with a cornucopia of food choices that give your skin and taste buds

If you follow a meat free diet and embrace the vegetarian lifestyle, chances are you`re pretty healthy. By shunning most animal products in favor of plant and animal sources, vegetarians are less likely to suffer from health problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension

Major problems diabetics face because of their disease are skin and foot disorders. Reports have indicated that one of every three diabetics will have some skin disorder related to the disease. However, by understanding why you are prone to these problems and learning how to care for your

Your hair is your crowning glory. You spend time and money making sure that you have a flattering style and color. But healthy hair can be more than a reflection of your sense of style and fashion. It can give a snapshot of your general well-being, not to mention your grooming practices.

Do you pay much attention to your eyebrows? For the most part, probably not. But then one morning as you prepare to perform your morning ritual, you notice a few stray and very long eyebrow hairs. What happened? They weren’t like that the day before – or were they, and you just didn’t realize it.

On your wedding day, the centerpiece of your beauty will be your smile. It’s how you show your joy, so make sure your teeth (and your lips!) look their best so that you look radiant in person and movie-star gorgeous in your photos. Take a white piece of paper or white envelope and hold it up to your

You are putting your brush away and you notice some strands of hair. You have on your favorite black sweater and someone pulls a strand of hair off your shoulder. When you shampoo, you notice hair in the drain. Before you hit the panic button and think that you are going bald, relax and check out

Once the domain of hippies and new-age types, alternative medicine is now mainstream. In skincare, non-western disciplines that emphasize natural ingredients and the mind/body connection are also enjoying newfound popularity. Ayurveda, which emphasizes balancing bodily functions

Due to recent events, you can not take and liquids on planes in carry-on luggage.  This includes items such as: toothpaste, perfume, shampoo and even lip gloss. So what’s a beauty-conscious traveler supposed to do? If you don’t have time to dig through your checked luggage before heading

From sea to shining sea, where we live influences how we look. Factors like pollution, climate, humidity, dry air and altitude have a huge impact on our skin. Learn how to make the most of your geographic situation.

Who says skincare needs to be expensive? If you have patience and a well-stocked pantry pamper yourself with these tempting at-home skin treatments.

You want to look gorgeous and radiant on your wedding day, and your focus may have been on your gown. But it’s your smile, your skin, your makeup and hair that make any bride of any size, wearing the gown she loves, truly beautiful. So get out your scheduling book or PDA and make appointments

Off to college? Your first year can be a thrilling experience – meeting and making new friends, living away from home for the first time, and discovering a career path for your future. No doubt about it, it is an exciting time in your life. But like everything else life has to offer, there are

Many women take some form of medication either prescribed or over-the-counter on a daily basis. All medications, including birth control pills, anti-depressants, antibiotics and antihistamines can profoundly affect your skin. If you`re wondering why your complexion is dryer or more

Smoking is a killer habit. It causes emphysema, heart disease and lung cancer. Did you also know that puffing on cigarettes accelerates the skin`s aging process? In fact, experts say that the damage caused by smoking is on a par with extensive sun damage. Keep reading to learn how smoking

It started with Elizabeth Taylor and “White Diamonds”, and it hasn’t stopped since. Celebrity fragrances have become big business and the smell of celebrities is getting thicker by the minute. Just about everyone has released or is thinking about releasing their own scent.

You can forgive a bad tie; you can overlook a suit that is a bit worn; and you can even look aside when you see brown shoes with a blue suit. The one thing that won’t be forgiven or forgotten is ill-kempt fingernails. Fingernails that are too long or even worse, dirty, have got to be one of the biggest

“I could have been a fragrance millionaire, Jerry.” Sound familiar? If so, you must be a Seinfeld fan. These were the words of Kramer upon discovering that fragrance guru Calvin Klein had stole his idea for a perfume that smelled like the beach and named it Ocean. And, what an idea it was. Still

A spritz here, a spritz there. We don’t think much about it when spraying on perfume, but the chemical concoctions that produce the intoxicating scents we know today can pose certain health risks. Because perfumes are made of various chemicals, they can cause a chemical or allergic reaction

Let`s be honest, pregnancy can wreak havoc on your skin. A whole slew of hormones rage through our bodies, causing everything from brown spots to itchy skin and acne. While some members of the with-child set are blessed with nine months of the "pregnancy glow," most of us aren`t so lucky.

Today`s best skincare treatments leverage technology to help you achieve beautiful skin. If you`re a hi-tech kind of gal, you`ll love treatments like the Ultrasonic Facial, Oxygen Facial Treatment or LED Light Therapy. The classic European facial has helped clear the pores and refine

The classic European facial has helped clear the pores and refine the skin of millions of women (and men) the world over. If you’re ready to take your monthly facial to the next level, consider the ultrasonic facial. Using a machine that emits high-frequency sonic waves, ultrasonic facial

It’s a Friday night and you’re at the drug store roaming up and down the aisle looking at hair color. You’d like a change – nothing too dramatic – but something that will take the years away. Beautiful blondes, striking redheads, and sultry auburn shades make all of the hair colors on the packages

How many times have you arrived at your travel destination only to discover that you forgot a few beauty essentials at home? Keeping a separate traveling bag ready containing key beauty products will help you travel light, spend less time digging around for what to bring

Notebooks, pens, pencils, backpacks – it’s that time of year again. When you’re shopping for your school supplies don’t forget about the other necessities you should keep handy throughout the day. While you’re not likely to carry a purse full of cosmetics you should be prepared for those

August! Where did the months go? Already it’s time to get in there, fix up the classroom, and start planning for the school year. Before you begin writing out those lesson plans and making your yearly goals, take a minute to think about something else that is equally as important. What could that be?

We can thank the Ancient Egyptians for perfecting the art of daily cosmetic use. Both women and men of nobility rimmed their eyes with black kohl, bathed in milk and scented oils and wore ceremonial wigs. Women used eye shadows made from either crushed beetle wings (for the irredescene)