Vitamins are essential for everything from maintaining a healthy body to clear skin, hair and nails. When it comes to our beauty and complexion, the presence of just the right types of vitamins can give us a naturally youthful and radiant glow. But with all the various forms vitamins come in

Wearing colored contact lenses can be fun and allow you to change your eye color at will. Many use them to coordinate with a special outfit, give them the eye color they’ve always desired or simply to try something new. Whatever your reasons are for getting them, it’s best to know the types of colored

At one time or another, most of us have wished for smaller, less-noticeable pores. When your pores are smaller and tighter, your skin appears smoother and reflects light evenly, giving you that youthful glow we’re all chasing. Your pore size is determined by three factors: genetics, skin

It seems that the cost of everything is going up nowadays, including the price of the food we eat. Having a baby means an extra mouth to feed and sometimes the prices you find on the shelves of your grocery store can be mind boggling, especially for the fancy brands of baby food. If you’re not willing

In the natural skincare world there are plenty of ingredients that we’ve yet to learn and many more continue to be discovered all the time. However, one particular player in the natural skincare industry, the Rooibos plant, is one that has been around for a while now. If you’ve yet to learn about

It’s March. It’s been almost three months now. How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? Are you still doing what you vowed to do…or not to do? Come on, be honest. If, like so many of us, your resolutions need a jumpstart to get back into gear, try these five simple tips to get back on track.

Teachers today look much different than those of past generations. Teachers nowadays are younger, cooler and dress with the times. But there are still those stuck in a time warp. There’s nothing wrong with playing up your look and celebrating your personality. Find out how you can make a statement

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC), a consumer rights group based in the United States, has reported that tests conducted in Santa Fe Springs, CA by the Bodycote Testing Group on 33 brand name red lipsticks revealed that 61% of them had detectable levels of lead. The levels reported ranged

Of all the traditional hairstyles that have been around for years, the pigtails are starting to make a comeback - and not just on the heads of your little sister or niece. Many young adults and older women are showing that pigtails aren’t just for the kiddies anymore. Nowadays you can even see

If you want to effectively become a skincare guru, you’re going to have to know the terminology. And we’re not just talking about toning, cleansing, dermis, and antioxidants. The world of skincare is intricate and involved, and so are the words used. To make sure you’re in the skincare know

No matter how well you take care of the skin on your face, it’s the skin on your hands that can give away your true age. Whereas women of the past had to disguise the problem or draw attention away from it with jewelry or expensive manicures, today there are more options for making your hands look

Back in the day, maternity clothing consisted of finding anything that fit. Expectant mothers were limited in their fashion choices, often resorting to wearing unflattering tops with gaudy prints and terrible-looking, poor-fitting pants with the dreaded elastic waistband. Thankfully

The concept of cleansing may appear simple but that doesn’t mean you can’t switch things up a bit and really get your complexion squeaky clean. When regular cleansing just doesn’t cut it, you may need to upgrade your cleansing routine to include a deep cleanse. The steps are simple and your manly

The fashion winds of Spring 2008 carry in soft do’s, bursts of unexpected color and a favorite style reborn according to the experts who tease and flat iron high fashion runway hair into a work of art. Stylists have weighed in and called it a draw when asked which is more important, the cut or the color.

Are you feeling restless where you currently live? Are you looking to move? Maybe there’s a new job opportunity. Cities have personalities all their own. Are you living in the best one for you? There are countless lists that declare which cities are tops and what it is that makes each of them so great

ROY G. BIV is on the lips… and eyes of this spring’s palette. Makeup trends are turning back time to the colors of our youth. Remember the bright reds, oranges, yellows and greens that filled crayon boxes? Spring 2008 brings it back in statement colors that are in eye shadows, eye liners and even

You waited nine long months for this precious bundle to arrive, and now that it has, you don`t have a single second to yourself. Oh, what you would give for one leisurely shower or a single hot meal! Yep, motherhood is lots of work and lots of stress; no matter how blessed you feel to have that beautiful

What you see on the outside begins on the inside. To look and feel healthy, start with regular exercise. This, and choosing the right foods, is the key to reaching or staying at a healthy weight. Don’t worry! You can do it. It’s not hard to make exercise part of your daily routine. Chances are you’re

Sugar can now do more for you than satisfy your sweet tooth or make you prone to a cavity - it can add to a pampering skincare routine! In natural skincare, it seems that just about anything can make your skin happy - in this case, it’s a sugar scrub. For those looking for a new way to enjoy a skincare

Since the medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” made its debut in March of 2005, it has become one of the most watched shows on television. Many viewers tune in every Sunday night to watch the lives of these surgical interns as they struggle to adapt to world of medicine while juggling tumultuous

It can be depressing when you realize that the hairstyles you enjoyed just a few years ago don’t quite look the same. Most women as they get older, dread hearing from others that they are wearing a hairstyle that is best left to the younger generation. But fear not! There are scores of hairstyles

If you are a regular visitor to your neighborhood gym, you probably notice something about this time of year. While the crowds may have increased considerably when January 1 rolled around, those same crowds have probably already begun to thin somewhat. By the time February bids adieu, you may

When the word “sexy” comes up in conversation, magazine covers and movie scenes of practically perfect people in practically perfect lighting immediately come to mind. But sexy doesn’t just mean long legs and perfectly flowing blonde hair. Those things don’t hurt, but truly, anyone can be

Whether you suffer from dry skin or are dealing with a bad case of the itches, it helps to have alternatives that offer immediate relief. If you’re a fan of natural skincare, you won’t have to worry about harsh chemicals or strange ingredients that may only mask your itch instead of cure it.

Getting breast implants is a major type of surgery, with results that are obviously noticeable. The last thing you want to do is get bad results. Breast implant surgery isn’t as simple as telling the doctor you want implants and then going into the operating room. Knowing how to choose the right

When you are lugging the gift of life around in your over-extended belly all day, you deserve a bit of pampering of your own. While a day at the spa may sound like a slice of heaven when you are battling morning sickness and swollen ankles, not all spa treatments are considered safe during these

The answer is maybe. But probably not. According to John Bailey, chief scientist at the Personal Care Products Council, although most makeup manufacturers no longer use mercury in cosmetics, it is still added (legally) to some eye products as a germ-killer and preservative. While federal laws

Male skin may be tough but if you aren’t using the right skincare products with the appropriate ingredients, you could be causing more harm than you think. Get a skincare clue and read on to find out what ingredients you may want to shy away from the next time you’re shopping in the skincare aisle

When it comes to aging, for many the results aren’t pretty. Sagging skin, wrinkles, crow’s feet and other negative factors have women running to plastic surgeons and making Botox appointments to turn back the hands of time. However, there are options available for those who don’t wish to go

As with any hair type, African-American hair can be a challenge if you aren’t sure how to take care of it. When you don’t want to deal with annoying curls, you have the option of straightening. Among the many methods some do not want to subject their hair to chemicals contained in relaxers or fry