By cjohnson
Stretch marks can happen to anyone who went through puberty rapidly or who gained or lost weight very quickly. Although many expensive skin treatments as well as laser surgeries and other medical procedures claim to permanently remove stretch marks, there are free and natural ways to do it yourself. Because stretch marks are a direct result of your skin's inelasticity, helping your skin...
By Shawn Bryan
Many plastic surgeons offer expensive laser surgery, which can help diminish the appearance of stretch marks. Because stretch marks are a sign of damage to a deeper level of skin tissue, these treatments cannot fully remove them. However, the more practiced and perfect surgeons are masters of getting the marks to the point where they would hardly be noticeable. This is the route many celebrities...
By Genae-Valecia Hinesman
Creating your own hypoallergenic lotions at home is remarkably simple. With several carefully chosen natural ingredients you can make a creamy lotion that is free of harsh chemicals and preservatives and able to keep your skin soft and supple even in harsh weather. This article will give you a method for making a lavender, chamomile and tea tree lotion that smells as good as it feels. This...
By M. Langton
Even the most luxurious fragrances evaporate a few hours after application. Using more perfume does not make the scent last longer, despite the fragrance starting out stronger. Pretreating your skin as well as applying perfume to key points on the body can make your favorite scent last longer. Choose a fragrance with a high perfume oil content and low alcohol content. These perfumes can last six ...
By Jenny Rae Armstrong
Ceramic straighteners are the best thing to happen to hair care since the invention of shine serum. Effective, efficient and easy to use, these wonder-tools can give you anything from sleek, smooth hair to shining curls and waves in no time flat. Because most people apply some sort of product before taking an iron to their tresses, it's important to clean your straightener after each use....
By Chad Hagy
Stretch marks are kind of like battle scars--they show what you have been through in your life. Even though your "battle scars" were well-earned, you may not enjoy them and they can be very uncomfortable. Taking preventative and careful measures will ensure that your stretch marks will not itch as much and may even go away. Use lotion on problem areas. The main reason for the itching...
By Margaret Dilloway
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear and Bare Minerals are two types of powdered mineral make-up lines. Physicians Formula is available in drugstores, while Bare Minerals is available through the company or through higher-end department stores.
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear costs less than the Bare Minerals line, but is it as good? Both claim to have pure ingredients and be good for the skin....
By Trisha Bartle
Bacterial infections, inflammation and allergies can all cause acne in adults and teenagers. Unfortunately, traditional makeup can irritate the condition. Luckily, mineral makeup, a new beauty trend, has been getting great reviews from people with adult acne. This new kind of makeup doesn't start acne breakouts like other products. One of the biggest reasons why mineral makeup is so popular...
By Dana Severson
A wart can spring up anywhere--on your hands, feet, legs, arm and even your genitals (though those shouldn't be removed by anyone other than your doctor). Yet, some people may even develop a wart on the face, which can be extremely troubling. Most people in this situation will want the wart off immediately, but certain care should be taken for removal. Consult your doctor. Before you ever do ...
By Cicely Richard
Ads for firming lotions and anti-cellulite creams are confusing, and the confusion only increases when walking down the aisle of a store and seeing all the products labeled as such. Many women automatically assume the products serve the same purpose, but there are major differences between firming lotions and anti-cellulite creams. Most firming lotions can be used all over the body on places...
By Cynthia Wren
An eyelash, like any other hair follicle on the body, goes through a natural shedding and regeneration cycle. An eyelash that has fallen out will usually take 6 to 8 weeks to be replaced. Although there is no magic secret that will cause your eyelashes to grow at a faster rate, there are tactics that can help you improve and keep the ones you have longer, adding to an appearance of fuller lashes. ...