Skin and Body

A pedicure is a cosmetic treatment of the feet and not to be confused with chiropody. Pedicures are quite fashionable at the moment and readily available. The salon where I get my hair done has a separate beauty therapist who…
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There are a number of infections that can be caught at foot spa’s such as fungal infections and warts with the worst being atypical mycobacterium. Even though it is relatively rare to catch these infections, the best way to be…
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Apart from the occasional manicure sessions to pamper your nails, it’s also important to take care of them in everyday life to make sure they stat healthy. Nails provide us with signs of how our health is doing, and brittle…
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There are different ways to make foot scrubs. Use your imagination combining various products in your home, the discovery can be fun. To soothe tired feet, get rid of odor or just pamper them try the following: SANDY BEACH FOOT…
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It says that these types of warts can go away within a few months to a few years. However, I doubt anybody including myself would want to wait that long due to the discomfort that comes along with the these…
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If bunions were only caused by pointy-toed high heels; my mother would never have gotten hers. My mother always wore flats; because, she was as tall as my father and being old-fashioned she did not want to end up being…
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Bunions develop for many different reasons but the most well known is when they appear as a result from wearing unsuitable footwear. Anyone who has suffered with bunions can testify to the fact that that they are extremely painful and…
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Before we discuss the causes of toenail fungus, what is it? It is condition that occurs in or under your nail when a “yeast-like fungus” grows. It is similar to athlete’s foot fungus. It’s not a painful condition, but it…
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In a bizarre case of of ‘taking it too far,” a man from Quebec, Canada recently died from, yes, cleaning his ears. It seems Daniel St-Pierre was using a cotton swab to remove earwax that was causing an earache and…
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Warts are a surprisingly common complaint, as well as an unsightly one, suffered by millions of people every year. Many are actually caused by the human papilloma virus, although there are several different types, dependent on the particular strain of…
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I want you to think for a moment, what is a typical male? Who pops into your head? Is it tough and silent like Humphrey Bogart or popular and stylish like David Beckham? Depending on your generation you would obviously…
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I can tell you exactly how to get the perfect shave: use a disposable blade safety razor. I’ve always found that I get a closer shave when the blades are actually touching my face! The problem, of course, is there’s…
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Making bath salts can be really easy and fun. Simply take Epsom salts, adding a little fragrance and throw it into the tub. However, the secret to making truly luscious and decadent aromatherapy bath salts that are lovely smelling and…
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The do it yourself pedicure is an excellent way to treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment at home while foregoing the sometimes outrageous expense of having it done at your local salon. The entire pedicure routine takes less than…
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Expertly manicured nails add a certain amount of polish (pardon the pun!) to any outfit, and many women think nothing of a visit to a nail salon or aesthetician for professional treatment. The beauty industry is one of the fastest-growing…
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The era of simple and single colored nails is now over with the arrival of unique and new samples of nail polishes in which different designs, patterns and many colors are used to give nails a lovely and attractive touch….
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Hangnails are small pieces of dead skin that split off from the side or base of a fingernail. They often catch on clothes and papers, which can be painful. Luckily, fixing and preventing hangnails is fairly easy. When you notice…
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Hip Nails Summer 2012 Summer is here and summer fashions have already made it to the clothing racks of your favorite retail stores.  Vivid colors, bright pastels and soft neutrals are what are in this summer season.  What better way…
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Toenail infections are not pleasant. They can be painful, unsightly and difficult to get rid of if you do not persevere with the treatment offered. It is a fairly common condition and its occurrence increases as you get older. Its…
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Plantar warts is caused by a virus known as HPV Human Pappilloma Virus. It is an extremely aggressive condition and will attack through direct contact with the skin. They normally start showing as little nodules on the bottom of the…
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This is a fairly common condition and its occurrence increases as you get older. Its medical term is onychomycosis and it is the cause of disfigured, yellowed and damaged toenails. It is caused by a type of fungi that likes…
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Yellowing of the nails is caused by a nasty fungus commonly known as DSO which is sistal subungal onychomycosis. It attacks the nail by spreading into the bit where the tip of the finger joins at the nail tip or…
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In 90% of bunion cases it is caused by the wearing of unsuitable shoes, and occurs more often in female sufferers, possibly because of the extreme style of the shoe. There could also be a family history of them or…
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Toenail Fungus is a very common ailment. More than 35 million people in the United States report toenail fungus every year. The cause of toe nail fungus is the spreading of spores to warm damp home where they can live…
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Artificial fingernails (and now toenails) have become all the rage. Here is your guide to getting the type that suits you: Press or glue on nails – these are often bought at the drug store or grocery store. They include…
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Our ears need cleaning as much as any part of our body; with the open cavity it has its own protection against the outside world. Ear wax is produced inside the ear, an amber sticky substance which protects a lot…
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Have you ever watched TV and the teenage characters freaked out when they got a zit? They act like as if it is the end of the world because of a zit. Having a zit is not the end of…
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Pedicures are an easy and (usually) inexpensive way to pamper yourself. These services can vary widely from salon to salon and fit in all price ranges. However, the basic service is the same wherever you go. Here are a few…
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The time old tale of women sharing beauty secrets about hair removal is not extinct. While there are several effective methods of hair removal, some painful and others not, in my experience working at a beauty salon specializing in hair…
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Oh no! You have a bunion! It is too late to try to prevent the formation of a bunion once one has already formed; but, there are some things you can do to treat it depending on how far along…
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