Published: May 02, 2012
I don’t know about you, but when I entered my 30s I started to think a lot more seriously about taking care of my skin – and how to prevent it from aging. If you’re lucky, you started thinking about this much earlier than that – even as early as your teens.
Published: December 12, 2011
Everyone knows that looks matter when it comes to job interviews. After all, would you rather hire the clean-cut gentleman with the button-up shirt, slacks and dress shoes for your business, or the bearded teen with long, unruly hair, tattered jeans, worn out band shirts and ripped sneakers?
Published: July 28, 2011
People who experience frequent bouts of eczema, contact and allergic dermatitis,
and hives may be a bit more willing to put up with the skin rashes, oozing blisters,
and swelling and redness. A recent study shows a possible link between skin
allergies and a decreased risk for certain cancers.
Published: July 04, 2011
You know things have gone a little too far in the beauty business when the U.S. Department of Labor releases a hazard alert about a popular hair product. That is exactly what has happened with Brazilian Blowout - a keratin straightening treatment that “relaxes and transforms frizzy, curly, and wavy hair into a smooth, silky mane.” From preteens to celebrities, “hair challenged” sufferers have paid $200-$500 per treatment for what has been described as a life-changing solution for hard-to-manage hair. So what’s the problem with this miracle treatment? A lot.
Published: June 27, 2011
Now that summer is officially here, ocean waves and fun in the sun on a sandy beach spells the ultimate vacation for many people. At the top of every health-conscious beach lover’s to-do list is making sure
plenty of sunscreen is on hand. But choosing the right sunscreen is easier said than done. There are so many different SPF numbers and claims as to what kind of protection they offer that many people aren’t sure just what they’re getting.
Published: June 23, 2011
There are several skin problems which affect a person that are caused due to infectious virus. The cancerous moles appear on the skin of a victim which looks as similar as the normal moles. But if give a closure look you can identify the mole that can cause to skin cancer. Another skin condition is the cold sores, they are generally caused due to the herpes simplex virus type I. In this case, a person have to suffer from many symptoms, the cold sores are small painful infectious blisters that appear on lips, mouth, etc. Apart from all other medications, home remedy for cold sores is effectual and beneficial to give permanent result.
Published: May 07, 2011
Nail Infections may sound gross, and many view it as an unhealthy skin infection; but it IS true that nail infections are due to an unhealthy lifestyle.
Published: March 21, 2011
As warmer weather approaches most folks are looking forward to “fun in the sun” and shedding those wintertime pasty-looking complexions. Many people crave the golden sun-kissed look
so much they visit tanning salons year-round. While it is a health concern for adults, it’s even more so for teens.
Published: March 03, 2011
Anyone that has ever suffered the embarrassment of acne will tell you it can deal a striking blow to your self-confidence. Sometimes it feels as if you’re fighting a losing battle as flare-ups happen just when you think things have calmed down a little . . . and usually at the worse possible times.
Published: August 02, 2010
These days anything labeled as “natural” or “organic” is a marketing goldmine. From natural skin care products to natural fruit juice, the word is tossed about in marketing circles and then delivered to trusting consumers like manna from heaven.
But what does “natural” mean, exactly?
In many instances, not much. And if you think cosmeceutical companies aren’t walking the straight and narrow when it comes to their claims, guess what? You’re right. When it comes to FDA regulation, the word “natural” doesn’t even have a legal definition. But you and I both know what consumers are thinking. In the back of our minds, if something is natural or organic, then it must be healthy and safe, right?
Not so. Especially when it comes to skin care.
So, who’s looking out for you?
