Stressed? It’s probably showing on your face. A 2005 study showed that cells age much faster than normal when under high amounts of stress. Far too many of us are overloading our brains and bods, so instead of shelling out big bucks for some miracle wrinkle cream, why not just take your stress level down [...]
Recent headlines linking lip gloss to cancer on the mouth raise some alarming concerns. The theory held by some dermatologists: the translucent sheen of gloss helps UV rays penetrate the fragile skin of the lips and reflects UV rays the way “the sun bounces off the water in a pool onto your face,” says dermatologist [...]
Since you ladies loved our posts on DIY beauty uses for petroleum jelly, Q-tips and olive oil, I thought I’d give you a host of beauty tips on another common household item: aloe vera. Read this list and discover fifteen amazing ways to use aloe vera for your overall beauty!
Olive oil is one of the most popular ingredients in cooking, but if you’ve never used it for beauty, you’re in for a treat. Believe it or not, Rachel Ray’s pet ingredient is not only a necessity in any pasta dish, but also great for your nails, lips, hair, and skin. Why? Olive oil is [...]
If you’re looking for anti-aging products, listen up. L’Oreal’s new Skin Genesis line makes use of the company’s own patented ingredient, Pro-Xylane, which aims to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by boosting the production of glycoaminoglycans within the skin. And if you’re not into the science of things – the Skin Genesis serum won Allure [...]
With summer here, it’s more important than ever to be knowledgeable about protecting skin from the sun. You probably know that SPF measures a product’s ability to protect skin from UVB rays, but here’s a new acronym you might not be familiar with: EPF.
EPF is short for Environmental Protection Factor and measures the potency of [...]
a·cai(ah-SIGH) n. A berry harvested from an Amazon palm tree in the rainforests of Brazil, rich in antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids.
Ladies, if you haven’t begun eating this fruit and using it in your beauty routine, listen up. Here are some of the amazing goodies açaí pulp contains:
The trend right now leans toward short, clean and slightly rounded nails – a great, low-maintenance windfall for ladies with healthy nails whose only concern is which polish color is the next big thing. But if your nails are constantly breaking or your fingers look a little pudgy when your nails are too short, it’s [...]
li·po·somes (LIEpohzohms) n. tiny balls of lipids (fats) derived from a mixture of water and phospholipids that deliver moisture to the skin and are used in moisturizers. Because of their small molecular size, they are able to penetrate the cell wall particularly well. They are able to absorb water-soluble nutrients and vitamins. Once applied, stored [...]
Get ready for some science, girls! The latest buzz in beauty and skincare products surrounds nanotechnology, which basically means the manipulation of extremely small particles. The idea is, teeny tiny ingredients can get deeper into the skin, contact more skin layers, and work faster. Some cosmetics companies are using nanotechnology to break down normal active [...]
