Beauty products like to talk about 'miracle ingredients' or 'breakthrough technology,' but let's cut through the marketing hype. What are we really putting on our face, what does it do, and is it worth the price tag? Unfortunately the cosmetics industry doesn't exactly make it easy for us to make an informed choice. The labels on products all include multi-syllable chemical … [Read more...] about How to Read the Labels of your Beauty Products
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10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Blackheads
Bothered by blackheads? These little bumps on your face are actually caused by dirt, skin cells or sebum (which your skin secretes) blocking your pores. Blackheads are exposed to air, so the trapped material oxidizes and discolors. Whiteheads, on the other hand, are covered by a microscopic flap of skin, so they stay (as the name implies) white. Anyway, the cause doesn't … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Blackheads
7 steps to having a spa-quality facial at home
Who doesn't love getting a facial at a spa? You get pampered like a queen, and leave with better skin and a much better mood. But let's face it (pun non intended): spas are expensive. So why not save yourself a few bucks and give yourself a spa-quality facial at home? The best thing about it is you never need an appointment. You can do it whenever you want to, at a … [Read more...] about 7 steps to having a spa-quality facial at home
10 Tips For Healthier Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and it is perhaps the most abused of all. It's not that we abuse our skin on purpose – it's just that the skin is exposed to the elements most of the time. We may not be aware of it, but every day that we live, we expose our skin to abrasive elements, making the wear and tear inevitable. There are many ways by which we can … [Read more...] about 10 Tips For Healthier Skin