Skin and Body

Will your piercing hurt? A little, for half a second. For most people, it really doesn’t hurt badly. There are exceptions both ways, some people don’t feel it at all, others think it’s bad, but the majority fall in the…
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– Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale – Perfume House description: * Perfumer: Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain Guerlain is a world renowned house of perfume founded in 1853. The Guerlain brand have a great respect for tradition and are a forefront in purveyor…
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It’s never any fun to go to get that new piercing you’ve been waiting for, only to look at it in the mirror when you get home (or the next day, or a week later), and realize that there’s something…
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Recently, I won a “free permanent cosmetic service” of my choice. I am elated! Well, at least I was elated until I took time to contemplate the reality: Will it hurt?Will the color be right if I change my hair…
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Ever since I hit puberty, I had smelly armpits. There just seemed to be no deodorant that could get that I’ve been working outside all day and now smell like onions smell. The smell was really embarrassing. I had to…
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Bellybutton (or navel) piercings were first recorded in the mid 1970s. Despite a long history of wearing jewels in the navel, there is no actual documentation of the jewelry being placed there via a piercing before then. They are often…
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The best piercer for you will be skilled, polite, clean, knowledgeable, and professional, while still making you feel comfortable. Whether you want someone who jokes around, makes you feel like you’re at the doctor’s office, or gives you a glimpse…
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Depending on why you’re thinking about not tattooing a body part, there can be a lot of reasons, or none. From a strictly physical standpoint, there are places you shouldn’t tattoo. The palms of the hands and soles of the…
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Tattoos and body piercings have alternately been referred to as body modification. While these methods of altering one’s appearance could be described as art or self-expression, it is also self-mutilation. There’s no other way to get around the fact that…
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Unlike popular decorative tattoos, symbols of faith and protection in body art are as old as the practice of tattooing itself. The mummy of Amunet, an Egyptian priestess who lived between 2160 and 1994 BCE was tattooed on the torso…
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Tattoos have experienced a surge in popularity in the late 20th century though to today. While they were considered a taboo in years past, today they are a legitimate way to express oneself. Unfortunately, even in the 21st century, among…
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Tattoos are one of the more harmless controversial issues we face today. They have become a large part of our culture and society for people between the ages of 18 and 30. Times have definitely changed, and body art is…
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One of the problems with teens deciding to get a tattoo, is that teenagers frequently don’t look beyond today in their decision making. While they may recognize that a tattoo is a permanent mark on their body, they may not…
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A tattoo is a life long commitment. If you get one, it will be with you for the rest of your life unless you pay big money to get it removed. Even when you remove it you will have a…
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In one of my psychology classes the professor asked how many of us in the class had tattoos. A handful of people raised their hands – and more than half of them were girls. “Why do more girls have tattoos…
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Catholic religion believes that tattoos and body piercings go against their teachings. They believe that the body is sacred and should not have any marks that were purposefully placed on it. They believe that God thinks you will not get…
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Tattoos are a beautiful form of art, as is any kind of body art. Many people nowadays are artists or like to sport artwork, tattoos, piercings, brandings and so on. Most of the tattoos and other arts have meanings behind…
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I would never be motivated to buy cologne that has been discontinued, regardless of its prestige or cost. It’s one thing to consider purchasing a crystal vase, for example, that is no longer being made; or a vintage piece of…
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The perfume hoax is a series of emails, received worldwide, pretending to warn people about the dangers of sniffing perfume offered by well-spoken criminals. According to the email, strangers in mall parking lots invite shoppers to smell a new cologne,…
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All About Eve Perfume is a feminine, fun, fruity cologne that will have you singing the praises of women the world over. Eve embodies the scent of seduction, with its beautiful scent that lies within its fragrant bottle. This enriching…
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More than 626 fragrances have been created since the Guerlain Company was founded in 1828 by Pierre-Francois-Pascal Guerlain. The perfume and vinegar manufacturer laid down a golden rule that still holds good today – “Make good products and never make…
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When you first start shopping around for perfume, you will probably notice label terms on the bottle such as eau de toilette, eau de parfum, perfume and cologne.These terms are often very confusing to people. Knowing what these terms mean…
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What if there were one product that would make your breath fresh, your hair sparkle, your teeth white, your skin glow, and your nails shine? Now, what if that same product could soothe your upset stomach, cool your sun-burnt skin,…
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Every woman wants to smell really good, especially when it comes to attracting the interest of the opposite sex. Don’t you want the man of your dreams to remember everything about you, to never stop thinking of you? Well, almost…
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When choosing a perfume you want one that’s going to be your signature scent – one that people will automatically associate with you. Given the advertising that’s dedicated to this product nowadays, it’s difficult to buy a perfume without having…
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Translated, L’eau d’Issey can be said to mean Issey’s water. Pronounced as the designer, Issey Miyake, intended, it sounds like L’Odyssey, The Odyssey. The cologne presents itself as a designer’s water. What does water smell like? Nothing, ideally, if you…
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Tattoo removal (laser surgery) is growing industry these days, and working in a tattoo shop, I see a lot more cover ups than I like. There are a lot of mistakes that can be made when getting a tattoo, and…
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Why do people get tattoos if they hurt? Well there are a lot of reasons why someone would get a tattoo if it hurts. I have 40 myself and I only have one on my body that actually hurt, it…
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This year has not been perfectly rosy so far. Why not improve your outlook with a long lasting bouquet? These scents are all variations on the heady scent of rose, in all price ranges, some old and some new. 1….
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A tattoo is created with needles puncturing the skin thousands of times per minute, allowing the ink to flow into the holes created in the skin. The needles break through the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin) penetrating through to…
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