The theory of Chinese food medicine utilizes the belief that hot and cold energy in foods affect different energies in the body. The body shows us hot and cold symptoms that can be treated with foods of opposite polarity to balance energy. Common Chinese food remedies for the skin come in the form

Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines the word “impression” as a telling image impressed on the senses or the mind. According to human behavior specialists, we only have from seven to 17 seconds of interacting with strangers before they form an opinion of us. Therefore, when

The perfect afro may look easy to make, but in reality the hairstyle takes patience and skill to perfect. The afro is an easy way to style hair that is naturally curly, but will take quite a bit more work if your hair is normally flat. Whether you want to shape your afro into a perfect dome or make

It can be hard to find a headband to go with your hair, your outfit, and to feel comfortable. There are many potential headbands and hair-ties waiting to be found in old clothes lying around your house , and the best thing about them is that they are made with cloth to avoid breaking your hair.

Blackheads can be a recurring nuisance that cause pimples and acne. They are caused when natural oil from the skin called sebum collects and hardens inside of the pores. The oil clogs the pore, and mixes with the toxins trying to escape from your skin. The toxins and the oil combined create

The hype surrounding hair removal is hard to avoid. From billboards to magazines, we are bombarded with images of our fellow men that are completely hair-free. And there is no shortage of hair removal products and specialists advertising their services. But what are the choices? What do they

Looking great throughout pregnancy is definitely an art form, but for some people it is what pays the bills. Here are a few makeup tips that can be utilized whether you are taking professional pictures or just striving to look and feel your best during pregnancy. Skin can be sensitive and

Many of us prepare for the flu season by getting a flu shot and making a mental note to drink more orange juice. But most of us don’t think about our skin until it’s too late – until we’re in the middle of a three-day bout of coughing, complete with watery eyes and a runny nose. Then we carefully apply

Winter’s chill and the dryness of indoor heat are especially harsh on cuticles – so are cuticle scissors, but we seem to need them everyday this time of year. Try this quick and soothing fix for soft, manicured cuticles (and silky smooth hands.) Begin with an extra emollient hand cream.

Pregnancy is a time for simplification of the beauty routine. With all eyes on the mother to be, the expecting mother may feel the need to rely on beauty tools to help her through the storm of baby showers, endless well wishers and birthing classes. Utilizing tools can help the pregnant mother

Combating breakouts at home is one thing, but what about when you’re out or at work and your make-up drawer is nowhere to be found? The answer: pack an emergency kit. With just a little preparation, you can keep your cool even in the face of a first date, the big sales meeting or the walk down the

Regardless of the reasons behind electing cosmetic or reconstructive surgery – whether it’s to ease the lines of time or to repair a facial abnormality, you should choose a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise and training to ensure you get the face you asked for… According

Previously a few of the most common makeup mistakes have been discussed but there are many more that should be brought to light so they can be avoided. Makeup mistakes can actually end up making you look worse instead of making you look better , so be sure to read on to make sure you are not committing

Seeing the doctor every four to six months for facial “maintenance” has become almost as common as getting a haircut every 6 weeks. Men and women of all ages are receiving injections to minimize the changes associated with aging and to maintain a natural and rested appearance. There are two

Saying goodbye to the healthy glow of our skin so many of us enjoy during the summer months isn’t easy when cooler temperatures set in. It seems as if the minute the winter comes, the quality of our skin goes down, often leaving us feeling dry, itchy and blotchy. For those of us who are already

More than likely we have all seen someone who needed a little help with their makeup skills and maybe a few who’s makeup made them look a bit scary. Even the best of us may be guilty of making a few mistakes here or there and getting a little carried away with the makeup. Unless you want someone to think

The area around the eyes is where your skin is at its thinnest and most delicate. Add to that the fact that you have no oil producing glands around your eyes and you can see why it’s the first place you start to notice those fine lines and wrinkles. That dreaded tired look comes from the breakdown

The lyrics from that old Nat “King” Cole song remind us that we wish that summer would always be here. The warm weather, vacations, the beach - There are all sorts of great memories associated with this time of year. And then there are the nightmares – sunburn, wrinkles, and the worst one of all

When we think of soy for most of us we think of tofu, today however soy is much more than tofu. Soy, which originates from the Far East, is a plant that produces hairy brown, black or grey pods that contain soybeans. Once an important food crop to China, Soybeans are now popular and cultivated

If you’re a lover of nature then you may already know about essential oils and how to use them in your beauty routine, but for those of you who aren’t familiar with these wonderful oils you’re in for a wonderful treat. Also known as volatile and ethereal oil, essential oil is a concentrated liquid

From the use of henna to enhance hair hues to the simple threading method for hair removal and the oils and herbs used to moisturize and preserve the skin, the Indian approach to beauty is one that has evolved naturally.  In India, the kitchen cupboard is also the medicine cabinet where the Indian

Looking beautiful for the holidays is a must, but often times we’re not sure what makeup to wear for that special time of the year or what’s even in season. Our quick holiday guide will help you find the perfect holiday makeup that will allow you to shine. If you’re interested in trying the latest

Keeping your lips healthy and kissable is important all year long, but this task can become harder during the winter. Your lips are made of very thin and delicate skin and it is easy for them to become dry and chapped, especially during the winter. If you want to be sure to keep your lips ready

It’s a temptation that’s been irresistible to many for ages. Smooth, rich, creamy, sweet chocolate. Once sinful and bad for our diet, researchers soon began making claims that chocolate was actually healthy. Then to our amazement they discovered that the benefits were not as great as they

Beauty tools come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. However, it is the general consensus among beauty experts that this is one arena of beauty products where you get what you pay for. If you are going to splurge on buying something of quality, beauty tools are the best place to do it. Why? Because

All right, I’ll confess. I have about a thousand jars of lotions and creams stuffed into to my cosmetic drawer. If you’re looking for lipstick, you’ve come to the right spot. From browns to dusty pinks, I have them all. There isn’t a major brand name that won’t be found if you shuffle around

Most of us already know what hair conditioner is and what it can do for our hair, but just how familiar are we with the many types of conditioning products available to us and what do we really know about them. Hair conditioners are generally formulated to maintain hair’s softness. In the

Consumers of skin-care products are notorious for their impulsive purchases, perhaps because we are constantly searching for the fountain of youth and so many new product lines claim to bottle it. It`s not news that the competition among skin-care lines is fierce and if your looking for

A “bad hair day” for most of us is a once-in-awhile occurrence, but for millions of people world-wide, everyday is a “bad hair” day due to the problem of thinning hair or baldness. While those people with a thick mane might have a day or two of problem hair , those facing hair loss live with it on

More and more celebrities are choosing to go under the knife. The term "celebrity plastic surgery" has been one of the most popular search terms on the web in past years. It`s not easy being a celebrity, plastic surgery is becoming more and more of a necessity to keep up with their careers.