Skin and Body

The sun is both a gift and a curse. People rely on it to get vital nutrients, but it is also the cause of some of the most dangerous diseases. Most people do not monitor their sun exposure regularly, and still others purposely…
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There are few things that are more relaxing that a nice long leisurely hot bath. Bath treatments certainly add an element of comfort, pampering and luxury to the bathing experience.  Creating a homemade bath treatment is not only a healthy,…
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The long aisle of wrapped bars in your grocery store look like soap, and some may even claim to be soap, but few probably are the “real” thing. True soaps, by definition, are a product of the reaction (called saponification)…
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Bath salts are a natural way to soften the skin and heal many ailments.  Epsom salt is one of the better skin softeners and natural healers on the market today.  It is an inexpensive product and can not only soften…
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You may be flaunting the latest couture inspired duds or be wearing the hottest model inspired make-up, but if Father Time has left his nasty imprint on your face, no amount of cover girl chic can hide your aging appearance….
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From a practical point of view, the answer seems obvious: because they don’t have to bother with shaving. However, while that may be the case for some men, for others it’s a little more involved and may be related to…
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As I was brought to the beauty saloon since my teenage years, it pretty much had an effect on my skin – the negative side effects, undoubtedly. If you are having the same problem as I had, do not stop…
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For many of us who were probably brought up on Noxzema, Oil of Olay and Dove Soap can certainly become confused by the new fangled technological sounding ingredients in creams, oils, gels and other products today in skin care. Do…
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Botox and Injectable Filler Addiction ~ What I have learned about “Instant Beauty Gratification” Botox and injectable fillers are addictive. I know this from years of experience. Back in the days when collagen injections filled in lines and plumped up…
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There are some quick fixes for unsightly pimple and annoying fine lines, but  they cost a fortune and some can be downright painful. Trying every product on the shelf can also be expensive and depressing. Try a little egg white facial…
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Pur Desir de Lilas is a soliflore fragrance released by Yves Rocher in 2002 that showcases the highly distinctive scent of lilac, one of the classic flowers used in perfumery. Developed by the famous perfumer Annick Ménardo, Pur Desir de…
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The ANEW Ultimate Age Repair Elixir boasts the “power to look younger” by providing two times the concentration of Pro-sirtuin Technology. What is Pro-sirtuin Technology? After spending many an hour researching the subject to only find a myriad of links…
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Keeping well groomed remains an essential act of human cleanliness. Yet the itching that can often accompany shaving often makes an unwelcome appearance. Prevention not only relieves this unnecessary suffering, but also prevents the skin becoming infected as a further…
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As someone who feels unable to leave the house if she is not wearing one of her favorite fragrances, knowing the difference between perfume and eau de toilette is of some importance, especially as she has relatively expensive tastes.  That leads nicely into…
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Perfume is one of the most lucrative branches of the beauty industry, with nearly $6 billion in sales in 2007 in the U.S. alone. The reasons for this are many. Women who don’t use other cosmetics still like to smell…
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Today, thousands of cremes and operations exist to have a young looking skin. But, for me, all that is not the best ways to keep a clean and young skin. It isn’t complicated at all, it is just that you…
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When very young it was so easy to see a remarkable difference in the two grandmothers’ skins. Particularly noticeable when kissing goodbye on the cheek! One, hardworking farmers wife, had skin like tanned leather. Thick, heavy lined and sun-spotted. The…
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Antioxidants have the incredible ability to slow, and sometimes even reverse, the aging process. They counteract the damaging effects of free radicals, to protect your health, prevent wrinkles, and preserve vitality. Antioxidants even work to prevent a variety of age-related…
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I first learned about Frownies from a magazine article in which actress Rashida Jones (The Office) listed them as one of her secrets to looking young and fresh. For the first time in my life I was finding that I…
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Does growing older mean looking older? As our body ages, we begin to notice certain changes in our skin. It becomes dry and sun-damaged and growths, dark spots and wrinkles begin to appear. Some changes are natural and harmless while…
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How would you describe the smell of the sun? What words would you use to explain what summer smells like? The fragrance Jil Sander Sun is intended to be evocative of summer; in fact the blurb used by the company…
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As women begin to age, wrinkles are absolutely unavoidable. Slogans such as “Better than botox” and “apparent results in less than one week” have spurned women to rush to the stores and grab their magic jar of anti-aging cream. However,…
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It is impossible for anybody to avoid the ageing process, unless they happen to be cryogenically frozen, but it is possible for people to live their lives in such a way as to preserve their youth for as long as…
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Many people enjoy tattoos for a variety of reasons and in most cases there are no problems. However, occasionally there are complications from infections or other issues when someone gets a new tattoo. The Center for Disease Control has recently…
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Everyone gets wrinkles. The fact is as we age wrinkles will develop all over your body. Unfortunately, one of the first places wrinkles appear is around the eyes. Although this may be true, steps can be taken, however, to help diminish…
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Aside from eating right which means vegetables and fruits and drinking a lot of water at least 8 – 8 oz. glasses per day and staying out of the sun there is not much you can do to stop the…
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Soaptopia wants you to get a full-body experience from your bath and body products. In 2001, Jolie Chitwood Cox, the creator of Soaptopia, began creating handmade soaps in her Venice, California, kitchen because of her allergies to commercial soaps and body…
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Guerlain Samsara isn’t for the faint-hearted. However, it’s for the big-hearted; the lovers; the sexy, mysterious women (and sometimes men) who have no problem wearing their sensuality on their sleeve…or collar…or underthings. It’s also a scent for someone who nurtures…
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Moisturizing your skin is one of the most important commandments when it comes to skin care. Developing a moisturizing routine is mandatory, since the beauty of your skin depends on it. Despite the general misconception that moisturizers add moisture to…
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Cold weather can bring on harsh elements that can dry out the skin. Whether it’s harsh winds, dry air or fierce elements, the wear and tear on the skin can be more than just uncomfortable. Redness, itching and dryness can…
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