Skincare has moved into cyberspace! You are no longer bound to spend a small fortune at a spa or sit on display at the mall while a professional diagnoses your skincare needs in order to find out just what you need to look your best. As long as you’re willing to wait for shipping, you can even sample

If you’ve become a master excuse maker when it comes to exercise, bring it on! Top trainers from around the country have come together to bust your best excuses and get you on the road to bikini brave buns, bellies and thighs. Better still, they not only offer a solution but promising results

Trying to shop for a bathing suit can either excite you or cause your stomach to tie up in knots. If your experience is the latter, then you’re one of many women out there who cringe at the thought of finding the ideal swimsuit to sport at the beach or pool. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By taking

Unbeknownst to most nutritionists on the planet, your average Joe does not enjoy tofu. Or boiled chicken. Or mixed leafy greens. These foods, while healthy choices, are also bland choices that don’t taste like anything we enjoy in “real life.” So when a diet suggests a dinner of beans and one cup

Makeup joins the environmentally conscious world of green. Products with labels that tout “all-natural,” “organic,” or “green” line the shelves and claim to be the best nature has to offer. But it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to fake the eco-friendly label. Environmentalists

“Remove wrinkles, frown lines and sagging skin in only 1 hour!” The advertisements and claims of the 1-hour face lift seem to promise miracles and a change not just in the way you look, but the way your live your life and how others will respond to you. Is it too good to be true or have these surgeons

On runways all across the globe there is one way to describe men’s hair for summer ’08 – rocker chic. Don’t panic! This is an everyday look that doesn’t make you look silly or like a rocker wanna-be. It goes from respectable to bad boy and you don’t have to raid your girl’s medicine cabinet for a ton

Clogged pores are clinically called comedones, and there are two types: blackheads, which are incompletely clogged pores capped with blackened dust or debris and whiteheads, which are completely clogged pores. When clogged pores worsen, the result is acne. Here are five tips to help you handle

If there is anything that should appear flawless, it should be your foundation. Unfortunately, not all of us have the skills of a makeup artist so getting the right application and coverage can be a challenge. Sure, practice makes perfect but it never hurts to learn more tips and tricks that can

Even if you’ve never heard of the word “turmeric” you’ve more than likely have come into contact with it at one time or another. How? If you’ve ever dropped mustard on your clothes and later found it an absolute pain to remove in the washing machine that is due to the presence of turmeric in the mustard

Rules are meant to be broken sometimes and makeup rules are no exception. Forget worrying about if you’re following the rules or not and break out of the mold. By always following the rulebook you may be missing out on some fun and out-of-the-box makeup looks. So stop being scared and learn how to

Mineral makeup may be the cosmetic answer to prayer for women with sensitive or maturing skin. Mineral makeup is made from naturally occurring crushed minerals like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and mica. Once crushed, the loose minerals are combined to make mineral powder makeup such

Having some trouble with body and facial hair? If you’re noticing that you have an abnormal amount of hair on your face and other areas of your body, you may be suffering from the embarrassing and hairy condition known as hirsutism. Find out what you should know about this condition and what

As the weather gets warmer, our taste palettes tend to crave cool, sweet desserts. Unfortunately, for those who are wary of breaking their diets or are concerned about their health, dessert tends to be left out. However, with the many healthy dessert recipes available, you can now enjoy treats

Skin tone correctors are products the promise to reduce or remove visible markings on the skin like age spots, sun spots and blemish scars (discolorations, not permanently enlarged pores.) These targeted treatments boast the ability to leave skin brighter and with a more even-tone. If they

Being Goth means standing out from the crowd. Just about anyone can spot a member of the gothic subculture by the clothes they wear. You won’t find preppy, trendy threads or cutesy animals on a gothic gal (well, at least not a normal-looking one anyway). Gothic clothing loves to announce itself

Most women are aware of the way their bodies will change during pregnancy but not many are aware that varicose veins can effect as many as 40% of pregnant women. These unsightly veins are bad enough on the legs but how do they occur during pregnancy and how can they be treated? By knowing more about

After getting a new hairstyle fresh from the salon our hair can do no wrong. However, after a day or so, your new ‘do can start to look less than salon-worthy. To avoid hating a new style, find out what steps you can follow so you get salon-quality styles with your new look, minus the cost of a hair

Ah, apricots. We all love to eat them. Whether it’s as is or in a delicious meal or dessert, apricots are one of those fun fruits that we love to enjoy. If you’re an avid apricot fan, you may be excited to know that apricots can now contribute to your anti-aging regimen as well! Find out what qualifies

There may be times when you’ve got a really important event to attend and you want to make sure your skin looks its best. It’s not impossible. It simply takes some discipline and TLC to keep your complexion in tip-top shape without having to resort to crazy skincare products and overnight

Happiness is something we all aspire to whether we already have it in spades or we search high and low for just a bit. Whatever your present state-of-mind, you can spruce up your outlook on what you already have and enjoy yourself, your home and your family more than ever with these 5 tips that let

We spend countless hours and money on skincare – the latest products, our tired and true do-it-yourself remedies and trips to the dermatologist and the spa. Perhaps without knowing it, you may be defeating all your best efforts by breaking the six simple rules that make your skincare work for you

With the cost of treating allergies exceeding 7.9 billion dollars, many are looking to more natural treatments than the drugs that leave us feeling strung out or fatigued. Of the many symptoms of allergies, trouble breathing as among the worse. Whether it’s a result of sinus pressure and

The knot hairdo is making a comeback this season with clean lines up front and loose ends in the back. This style is one of the most versatile you’ll see and takes you seamlessly from business to pleasure, or, in reverse, can go from stylishly messy to smooth and sleek. Whatever you’re wearing

Each year the cosmetics industry comes out with the latest and greatest lipstick formulas, making it hard to keep up with. Looking for a new addition to your makeup bag? Then you may want to check out what’s new in the world of lipstick and what types are the most popular. The more you know, the easier

Most people don’t give a second thought about deodorant, but for those who are allergic to typical deodorant formulas, the task of staying fresh can be somewhat challenging. When you’re in need of a deodorant that won’t irritate your skin, you can turn to natural recipes for creating your own

The Katafray is a tree found across the dry forests of Madagascar. While its light-colored wood is as impervious to the elements as ebony, its bark is making headlines as a unique extract used in moisturizers and skin quenching day and night creams that offer individualized benefits to the user

Does your boss get on your case over long telephone calls or lingering conversations at the water cooler? If you work in an office – or worse yet, a cubicle – you need some time to stretch your legs and, as it turns out, your brain. A new study completed by Oscar Ybarra of the University of Michigan’s

Most women turn to foundation to achieve a smoother, younger and flawless complexion, as well as to hide unsightly blemishes, discoloration and the occasional pimple or two. However, what you may not expect is that applying foundation improperly can lead to actually making your wrinkles

You’ve heard from the ladies. They dished the truth about who influences their self image, now we’ve asked seven men age 13 to 83 to tell us – who is it that decides you look good? Who is your expert opinion? Their responses about Hollywood images and down home honesty may surprise you, but when