Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Cosmetics Safety Warning

By Alex • Nov 5th, 2008 • Category: General

Cosmetics companies are using nano materials in many products despite unresolved issues about their safety.
Nanoparticles, which are many times thinner than a human hair, are used by firms including Boots, The Body Shop, Avon, Nivea and Unilever.



Ladies, Wash Your Hands!

By Alex • Nov 3rd, 2008 • Category: General

Women have a drastically greater diversity of bacteria on their palms than men!
This is according to a new study conducted by the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The study also discovered that human hands harbor far higher numbers of microbes than previously thought.



Dangerous and Harmful Chemicals in Cosmetics

By Alex • Oct 2nd, 2008 • Category: General

Some of the cosmetics you use every day are contaminated with dangerous and harmful chemicals.
These chemicals can cause serious health problems such as cancer and hormone disruption.
The Environmental Working Group performed laboratory tests and recommends that consumers avoid the following ingredients when buying beauty products:



Top Fall Beauty Trends

By Alex • Sep 21st, 2008 • Category: General

The Frisky website listed top fall beauty trends. We saw these looks on the catwalk in February.
According to the website, the new beauty trends include:
1. Bare, Dewy Skin
2. Long, Parted Hair
3. Romantic Hair
4. Stained Lips
5. Smoky Eyes
6. Nude Lips
7. Shimmery Eyes
8. Cat Eye & Red Lip
9. Messy Hair
10. Soft Blush



16 Beauty on a Budget Tips

By Alex • Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: General

If you do not have the money to spend thousands on miracle face creams do not worry. You can still be beautiful with these budget beauty tips.
- Use powdered milk as a gentle but effective exfoliant.



Facts About Plastic Surgery – Benefits, Dangers and Risks

By Alex • Sep 8th, 2008 • Category: General

The great thing about plastic surgery is that it directly benefits the external. One’s external condition is greatly improved either through reconstructive or cosmetic plastic surgery. This benefit spills over into your inner beauty so that you will be blessed with newfound, confidence, assurance and self-esteem.
The physical result of plastic surgery is that it produces [...]



Skin Moisturizers Can Cause Cancer!

By Alex • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: General

Skin moisturizers used by millions of people could cause a variety of skin cancers, according to a new study.
Most moisturizers have never been tested for their cancer-causing effect on the skin. Tests on mice have found that they can increase the carcinogenic effects of sunlight.



How to Put on False Eyelashes – Video

By Alex • Aug 13th, 2008 • Category: General

Many women have trouble putting on false eyelashes. As a mater of fact, lots of women avoid using them because they don’t know how to put them on.
False eyelashes are great for women with short and skimpy lashes. They easily brighten your eyes.



Dangerous Ingredients in Cosmetic and Beauty Products

By Alex • Aug 5th, 2008 • Category: General

The Food and Drug Administration has approved more than 5,000 cosmetic chemicals. But, most of them have never been tested for safety. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health,  884 of these chemicals are toxic.
Every year, over 200,000 people visit the emergency room due to allergic reactions from cosmetic ingredients, such as [...]



Healing Dry Cracked Heels

By Alex • Jul 28th, 2008 • Category: General

How to Heal Cracked Heels
Do you need help with dry cracked heels? Many people suffer from this common condition during summer months. They want to get rid of cracked heels and have smooth, soft feet again.
Cracked heels are caused by dry skin. You can worsen this problem when you wear sandals and go barefoot in [...]