Beauty

Sun Protection - Tanning and Burning

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

There’s a fine line between tanning and burning, unfortunately far too many people are crossing that line.  You may only intend to achieve a healthy glow, the problem is that everyone has different tolerances to the sun.  Two people spending the same amount of time in the sun will come home with vastly different results.  […]

Women’s Skin Care Tips

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

No two people have exactly the same type skin.  Even throughout our live, our skin changes too.
Skin is a reflection of the health of the human body and poor nutrition and general unhealthy lifestyle choices can take its toll on our skin.  Smoking, high salt, high fat and high sugar diets can have a devastating […]

Dealing with Eczema: Part 2

Friday, September 7th, 2007

In part 1 I explained briefly what eczema is and how to deal with it, now let’s take a closer look at some of the more common forms of eczema.
Atopic eczema – linked to allergies that run in the family.  Atopic eczema often first develops during infancy and it flares and subsides regularly throughout life.  […]

Using Aromatherapy to Care for Your Skin and Hair

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Essential oils are becoming increasingly more popular in beauty products which is great for many reasons.  You’re skin and hair isn’t just benefiting, you’re also reaping the benefits of aromatherapy.
Each essential oil has its own benefits so it’s important to understand what type of skin and hair you have before making your purchase.
Moisturizing your skin […]

Dealing with Eczema: Part 1

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

Eczema is a painful, itchy skin condition I wouldn’t want to wish on anybody. There are many causes of eczema with numerous symptoms and treatments. Regardless of the underlying cause however, eczema always affects the epidermis, and it can affect any individual, regardless of genetics, racial background or age.
There are two main types […]

Essential Oil Essential to Perfumes

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Essential oil, used in aromatherapy as well as perfumes, is extracted from herbs, flowers and fruits in several ways.
# 1 Distillation is the process whereby the flowers or herbs are placed on a screen within an enclosed vessel. As the steam passes up through the flowers it breaks open the cells which include the […]

Simple Steps to Deal With Oily Skin

Monday, August 13th, 2007

You may feel that having oily skin is a curse and a challenge to deal with. Oil production is completely natural and is the result of the sebaceous glands located in the dermis or middle layer of skin. Oil is produced to keep your skin moist and supple. However sometimes the sebaceous […]

From Cleopatra to Napoleon: A Brief History of Perfume

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

Perfume was first used by the Egyptians during religious ceremonies as a cleansing ritual either by burning incense or the use of balms and ointments.  Incense is a combination of aromatic organic materials that release a fragrant smoke when burned.  The smoke is comprised of the materials that burn and bits of the organic scented […]

What Exactly is Perfume?

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Perfume is a mixture of alcohol, a fixative, essential oils, and in modern day, chemically created scent. Cologne is simply a diluted version of perfume. Where perfume can contain up to 30% essential oils, colognes often contain only 1 – 2% of these oils.
Perfumes can be single scents such as jasmine, […]

Eliminating Bags and Dark Circles Around Your Eyes

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Have you ever had one of those mornings where you wake up looking like you just finished nine rounds in the boxing ring with someone who obviously won judging by the dark circles and swelling around your eyes? Or do you  have those same dark circles after a long day at work?
Thousands of people suffer […]