By Serena Makofsky
Stretch marks are the bane of many a woman's appearance. They may be deep red scars or light silvery bands, distributed across the stomach, thighs, buttocks, arms or anywhere else where fat collects. While there are many expensive treatments for stretch marks, ranging from laser therapy to chemical peels, there are also some free and low-cost home remedies that you can use to treat stretch...
By Laura Payne
The first step in determining how long sunscreen lasts is reading the container. Similar to a carton of eggs, many sunscreen manufacturers print an expiration date on the container of sunscreen and it is always best to follow each individual manufacturer's recommendation. Keep in mind that some sunscreens may last longer than others depending upon the ingredients used in the particular...
By Christie Leman
Most American women own at least three different types of perfume and wear perfume daily when going to work, going out for a night on the town, and even running errands or lounging around the house. However, many of these women do not know how to apply perfume to get the most out of their fragrance. Applying perfume properly allows the scent to last all day and keeps the wearer fresh and smelling ...
By Jenny Rae Armstrong
Ceramic flat irons are much more efficient than their clunky metal predecessors. They can straighten the frizziest tresses, shape waves and ringlets in record time, and their ceramic plates lock a devastating shine into even the most lackluster locks. But for people new to the wonders of these sorts of flat irons, that wide expanse of ceramic can be intimidating. You invested a lot in your...
By Genae-Valecia Hinesman
Mineral bath salts are used to soothe, relax and detoxify the body and skin while bathing. The salts that are best designed for this purpose are the salts from the Dead Sea, which are richer in vital minerals than other types. Adding baking soda softens the skin and prevents excessive drying from the presence of the salt. An easy way to remember this method of making mineral bath salts is...
By Lauren Wise
Organic soap is a simple product to make at home. It has many beneficial factors, but the most common reason is that to you can create a large amount of soap for the price of one bar at the grocery store. It is also much healthier and you know what you are putting onto your body. Honey and oatmeal is a good combination for organic soaps, as oatmeal exfoliates and honey moisturizes. This recipe...
By Angela
In a world where everyone has become conscious about "going green" and living a healthier lifestyle, people have also become aware of the harmful long-term effects that certain product ingredients have on the body as well as the environment.
Soaps and lotions tend to be packed with unpronounceable chemicals, dyes and preservatives that ultimately seep into the pores of the skin,...
By Cheryl Myers
Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches and tears the connective tissue and elastic fibers. Any rapid weight gain or growth spurt can cause stretch marks. Hormonal changes and medications can also cause stretch marks. There are ways to prevent stretch marks from forming and to reduce the appearance of stretch marks you currently have. In some cases, you can permanently remove them, but most...
By Trisha Bartle
When it comes to advice, some of the best tips you ever learn come from your peers. With makeup advice forums, you are learning from people just like you. Instead of the advertising that women's magazines push on you, makeup forums are all about pure information. Not only that, but also you can make friends while you peruse the forums. Although Temptalia usually specializes in MAC Cosmetics, ...
By Jaceson Maughan
You can have absolutely gorgeous hands, but if your nails are unsightly, that's all anyone will see. Well-manicured nails can give your hands a pretty, clean and professional look. Rather than spend lots of money at a manicurist, apply your own nail polish at home. When you follow the same steps that professionals use for applying nail polish, from cleaning and shaping fingernails, to...