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Each season brings a new set of skin problems. This coming fall, things will be no different. The best you can do is to know what you’ll be dealing with and how you can prevent or cure them. Seborrheic DermatitisSeborrheic is that dandruff-likeproblem that affects your scalp, chin, and nose. Seborrheic dermatitis is usually caused by stress but it may also be caused by weather changes, hormonal fluctuations, product buildup, and genes. Jeanie Downie, a dermatologist from New Jersey, says, “You’v…
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Star Beauty Tips and Tricks
Posted by admin on July 9th, 2009
Perfect BronzeTo get the perfect self-tanned bronze, celebrity tanning expert for Fake Bake, Lisa Fulton says put your skin on bed rest. “It’s best to do your tan at night,” she says, “as it takes six to eight hours for the tanning agents to develop. When you are sleeping there is less chance for the tan to be ruined.”Star makeup artist Pati Dubroff, who has worked to perfect Megan Fox’s glow, adds “Never go more than two shades darker than [your] skin tone.” Perfect GlowJames Boehmer, lead make…
Would You Go For Sweat Lipo
Posted by admin on June 11th, 2009
We all like to dwell on the blissful aspects of summer: hitting the beach or pool, lounging around in your stylish bikini, getting a sun-kissed tan, going about in light and airy clothes, the endless parties. Who wants to think about huge electric bills due to AC use, dry hair, runny make up, and excessive sweat? While there’s a lot you can do to lower your electric bills, keep your hair shiny and moisturized, and keep your makeup from running, there’s not a lot of things you can do about sweati…
Essential Beauty Products For Summer
Posted by admin on May 28th, 2009
No matter where you spend your summer vacation, Mother Nature can always mar your perfect little retreat. Nature-proof your summer holiday with a host of essential beauty products. Compiled by style.com, these must-have beauty products guarantee fun-filled vacation no matter where you spend it. If you decide to leave the bustling metropolis behind for a breath of fresh country air, don’t forget to pack the following:LaCoupe Fragrance Free Gentle Shampoo and ConditionerLaCoupe’s hair care tandem …
Neon Nails for Summer
Posted by admin on May 21st, 2009
Neon has been featured in several designers’ collections this year. It’s not surprising then that Essie, the nail tint brand that brought us last summer’s most blinding shades, released a whole new bunch of eye-catching colors which are sure to conjure up images of the sea, sand and vividly painted toes. The New York-based nail expert’s latest offerings include Punchy Pink, an icy watermelon; Flirty Fuchsia, a fluorescent magenta; Funky Limelight, a Day-Glo yellow; and Perky Purple, an electric…
High-Tech Beauty Tools
Posted by admin on May 14th, 2009
Today, only the latest technology is being incorporated into our beauty products. Thanks to experts in the fields of both technology and beauty, these high-tech beauty gadgets can meet with even the most judicious consumer’s desire for the next breakthrough product. FacePearl fractional is a targeted laser treatment that uses a new wavelength to stimulate the body’s natural collagen-making process to make skin plumper, smoother and firmer, while also improving on the skin’s texture, tone and dis…
Beach Ready: Getting a Brazilian Wax
Posted by admin on May 7th, 2009
To be completely ready for this beach this summer, you must deal with some pesky hair problems. Take a warm shower and wash your bikini area thoroughly before you head over to the salon.This is not the time to cover up and your wax technician needs to become quite familiar with your intimate parts to do the Brazilian wax correctly.Lie on your back and allow the technician to spread your buttocks apart and place warm wax in the innermost regions. She will then apply a cloth over the wax and then …
Why Homeopathy Is Not Always Good
Posted by admin on April 16th, 2009
With the current ‘everything-organic’ trend, a lot of people are reaching for medicinal herbs or alternative medications. While there is nothing wrong with that – provided that what you’re taking is FDA approved – it has been reported in the March/April issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal that an astounding 70 percent of plastic surgery patients fail to inform their physicians that they are taking alternative medicines. It maybe due to plain and simple negligence. However, some of the patien…
Head-To-Toe Beauty Products
Posted by admin on April 2nd, 2009
Closing our Splurge or Save thread is the list of body products for the whole body (specific body parts). Find the best teeth-whitening products, the best spas and spa services, and the best bath gels – with their less costly alternatives as always. Splurge: Canyon Ranch Ultra Nourishing Cocoon Body WrapStart with a luxurious honey sugar scrub, and then go for a 50-minute body massage with honey body butter. Your skin is sure to smell faintly sweet and incredibly silky. All for $315 to 325. Sav…
Skin Care Products: Splurge or Save?
Posted by admin on April 2nd, 2009
Continuing our Splurge or Save series, we proceed to the skin care products list (as chosen by Style.com), where you’ll find the best products and services to cater to your needs – along with their more recession-friendly counterparts. Splurge: ReVive Microdermabrasion Renewal SystemReVive’s newest product is a powerful yet gentle exfoliant that works two ways: 1. it removes the appearance of surface damage and signs of aging; and 2. it renews and restores skin to a more youthful glow. ReVive Mi…