When talking about beauty and skin health, the term “free radicals” comes up often, and usually without an explanation or a discussion about what they are, and why they are so harmful. When delving into the problem of free radicals, a person has to do a bit of recall from high school chemistry

Many manicure and pedicure enthusiasts cannot stand the smell of the nail salon, but never stop to ask themselves if this smell might be linked to toxins that come free with each session of nail pampering. Before your next trip to the salon or to your beauty supply store to pick up something

You don’t even see her approach, yet you know she’s arrived. You look up, and, yes, she’s standing before you. Her perfume is her calling card. Does this sound like a 1950’s Hollywood screen play? It could be the voice over dialog as some glamorous siren walks onto the screen. Or if you play your

Everyone ohhs and ahhs about eyelashes and the consensus seems to be that men come out better on that score. So what’s a woman to do if nature short-changed her in the eyelash department? Of course there is mascara to darken the color and thicken the lashes. However, many women use eyelash curlers

If you think that in the twenty-first century we are quite advanced in terms of beauty aids, think again. Cosmetics were discovered in the pyramids of Egypt and hair brushes were pictured in caves drawn over 2 million years ago. You don’t have to go back to the days of Cleopatra to find out that

When it comes to dry skin most people think that it is just something annoying which happens every now and again, and often they never think about what may have caused it. We seem to accept that dry skin is a part of life and that it comes and goes as it pleases. However, dry skin can be prevented

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

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

The manufacturing process to create a perfume starts with the collection of the ingredients used in the scent. The perfume can be based either on one scent or a combination of hundreds of aromas. Ingredients come from many different sources such as flowers, grasses, spices, fruit, wood

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.

We all know what it`s like to walk into a beauty & body shop and have that fantastic olfactory experience. We get a wave of scents that remind us of every flower imaginable. Lotions, body washes, body mists - each with the promise of making us smell like that when we leave the store and beyond.

Fragrances derived from flowers and plants have been used for thousands of years to soothe and heal people. Throughout history aromatic oils have been used for their power to influence emotions and states of mind. Because of the powers of natural fragrance, natural plant essence has been

Do you ever wonder why you become drowsy in the morning as soon as you smell your co-workers perfume? Or maybe you are having trouble sleeping after using your favorite orange scented lotion before bed. Have you ever considered how the fragrances around you are affecting your mood? Fragrance

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?