The claim that you can simply pop a pill and have fewer wrinkles has many laughing at what they presume to be the next great skincare hoax. There are a lot of them, due to the fact that the FDA doesn’t regulate skincare products or force companies to substantiate the sometime outlandish claims

If you think getting started is the biggest hurdle in a fitness routine, our trainers say, to think again. Some local fitness trainers were asked to identify the greatest hurdles in staying fit and healthy. While simply getting started was in the top three, the number one reason people stop

Who doesn’t want nails that are strong, long and beautiful? Just short of getting acrylic nails from the salon, there may not be many ways to rapidly speed up the growth of your fingernails. Or is there? The answer to great nails naturally is a matter of taking care of them properly and knowing

Not all guys are fashion savvy and when it comes to the first date, you’ll definitely want to make sure you give off a good first impression. Each guy has his own style but if you’re a little lost as to what threads you should keep handy in your wardrobe, there’s nothing wrong with asking for some

A flat stomach is a dream that seems like reaching for the impossible. Not so. And what you’re about to read will leave you thinking that it’s just too easy there’s no way it could work. Well it can, and it does. This combination of simple exercises and a Pilates breathing techniques will have you

No need to wait for the first day of fall to start wearing the great fashion for the season. There are hot new patterns and materials – like black lace and top coats with ruffles – that will make this fall the hottest season of the year. Here are ideas that will help you incorporate the coming colors

When plastic surgery is too intimidating, you can turn to the latest procedure, known as the contour thread lift. Touted as being free from any type of cutting, this “lunch hour” procedure may be what you’ve been looking for. Find out how this process works and what requirements must be met

No self-respecting guy wants to be caught with a medicine cabinet full of at-home spa treatments, facials and buffing cream; nor do they want to show off stacked appointments at the local day spa. What they do want, however, are the results that all that “girly stuff” can give. Dermatologists

No two areas of the world are as different as the East and the West. While many influences have crossed over from year to year, there are still many traditional ways of living that are maintained by both. Nutrition is one of them. Over the past few years, the West has learned a lot about nutrition

There is great appeal in the ability to instantly change one of your features with no recovery time attached. That’s what you get when you opt for colored contacts – an instant change to your appearance that is often more dramatic than expected and is generally very safe and easy to get, especially

Sure, many younger children are naturally energetic and rambunctious but there is still a need to make sure they are getting the proper amount of physical exercise each day. The key is to start educating your kids while they are young about the importance of being healthy and what role exercise

Going from airport to airport and hotel to hotel can take a toll on your beauty routine. But you no longer have to sacrifice your beauty in order to make your next appointment or handle business. Believe it or not, there is a way to look fabulous without the signs of travel hindering you. With a little

The list of anti-aging skincare ingredients increases every year, with ingredients being discovered to be more potent against free radicals, pollutants and aggressors that can affect skin. Below are additional ingredients that have gained attention for their roles in preserving skin

Getting older isn’t just a concern for women anymore. More and more men are actually signing up for anti-aging treatments - Botox being the main one. So is this process of turning back the clock any different for men than it is for women? If you’re a man thinking about getting Botox done, read on

On a recent outing to one of New York City’s swanky cafés where model types and actor types – real live ones and hopefuls alike – hang out more to be seen than to enjoy the sinfully delicious pastries and gelato and blended, whipped mocha drinks, I was paid a compliment that just about knocked

I was curious about this trendy new treatment, so I watched an eyelash perming and have to say that the biggest don’t I can report is: Don’t try this at home! I’m sure many have successfully permed their own lashes, but seeing the care that goes into a professional service and the possibility

Love it or loathe it, you can’t help but admit that the sassy ladies of Sex & the City are among the most popular beauty and style icons in Hollywood. With the new movie out, the demand for their celebrity styles are in even more demand. Let’s take a look at the star of the show, Carrie and one of her

Colin Farrell is the type of Hollywood actor that every woman wants and every guy wants to hang out and have a beer with. His roles have run the gamut, from Daredevil, to Miami Vice, and SWAT. While his love life and off-camera bad-boy persona stays pretty consistent, one thing hasn’t: his hair.

Whether you’re a professional athlete or frequently participate in group sports, active individuals need to take the proper steps in their nutrition to make sure they are eating right. Learn what you should include in your daily diet to make sure your nutritional habits make the cut and keep

Coconut milk is once again showing up as the key ingredient in facial cleansers, moisturizers and high end scrubs. It is what pulled coconut milk from the shelves in foods and drinks that makes it so effective in cosmetics. Coconut milk has a very high fat content but is also very high in natural

There are probably more fragrances available in stores than we can count. From large manufacturers to celebrities, just about everyone is creating their own fragrance. So why can’t you jump in on the fun? When you don’t feel like spending your money on high-priced fragrances, you can turn

For most people, the topic of alcohol usually concerns a drink at the bar or the rubbing alcohol in your medicine closet. However, alcohol also tends to be present in skincare products, which they shouldn’t. And it isn’t just one type of alcohol you need to be worried about. It’s important to know

Men and women alike can look in the mirror and see something totally different than their best friend or spouse would see when looking at the same reflection. Both sexes find fault with themselves and wonder if they stand out as the only person around with something that’s too big or too small

In 2004 a line of cosmetics designed for the eyes and face boasted the ability to blend perfectly and flawlessly with 97% of skin tones. Impossible you say? Those that have been using these products for the last four years beg to differ. They report that they are never without their seamless

Not everyone has the time or the money to join a gym. Luckily, you don’t necessarily need a gym atmosphere in order to stay fit. The answer is as simple as moving the gym to your home. And that doesn’t mean spending a fortune on fitness equipment either. Now you can keep healthy and exercise in the comfort

Weight gain and loss, especially if it happens quickly or repeatedly can have major effects on your skin. It makes sense, your skin is an organ – the biggest one you have. The old saying, you are what you eat applies to your outside as much as your inside. Fat deposits can cause low-grade inflammation

There is a hidden treasure of beauty products and it’s probably not too far from where you’re already shopping. Beauty supply stores are often overlooked because they don’t seem trendy enough or because they have so many products that the novice has no idea where to start. The last may very well

You may remember the food pyramid from grade school and the importance of following it. Whether you abided by the guidelines or not, most of us are aware of the foods groups and teach the younger generation the significance of this structure. However, the past few years have shown a great change

Remember when green was just a color and we called everything “trash” and put in all in one can? Whether you sigh in remembrance of those “good old days” or embrace the recycling generation we’ve become, you’ve got to admit that there is a lot of good being done with beauty product development

It’s the number one beauty complaint in dermatologist offices everywhere – dark under eye circles. Here, experts in both dermatology and makeup artistry share their tips and tricks for treating and concealing those stubborn dark circles. Let’s start with the cause. Blue circles are usually