Fashion
“Am I Lovable?”
Why this toxic question can threaten the promise of any new relationship When you meet someone you really like, you get excited! And with the excitement comes the inevitable insecurity. Will they like you? Are you good enough for them? Should you play hard to get or go full in? At the root of most …
5 Ways to Look Beautiful & Sexy After Having a Baby
Nothing fits, your body feels odd and wobbly, and there’s oozing; how could this be a recipe for beauty? Of course, a woman has other things on her mind, other priorities besides looking great, when a new baby arrives (like how to keep this baby alive and healthy, for example). But mothers who give up …
Igniting the Beauty Revolution
The pressure of living up to society’s expectations of beauty is real and a widespread epidemic. It doesn’t matter if they are stay-at-home moms in their 40s or 20-something runway models—it’s irrefutably apparent that every single woman, at some point, struggles with accepting her physical appearance, overcoming self-doubt and feeling comfortable in her own skin, …
Why Are People Eating Collagen?
Written by Michael Richardson Is the long-awaited zombie apocalypse finally here? People are eating desiccated connective tissue, and telling their friends about the benefits. Granted, the hydrolyzed tissues mostly come in powder form. And they aren’t human. If you’ve ever spent a second at a beauty salon or on a cosmetics website, you’ve heard the …
Lifestyle changes for better skin
Skin care is one of those things that has peaked at an exaggerated all-time-high, with rich gals buying every new and shiny product under the sun, and the poor gals buying the rip-off versions that make your skin burn and your social media platforms soar. I won’t lie to you, I’ve dabbled in the area. …
What Fingernails Reveal About Your Health
Written by Sophie Ringer Nails don’t get much thought unless you’re clipping them or picking off nail polish. But your fingernails can actually reveal various aspects of your wellness. Here are some things to look for: Yellow Nails. Are your nails yellow? Don’t panic right away; the yellow tint could just be from aging or …
Good Veneers and Bad Veneers; What’s The Difference?
If you’ve got chips, gaps, discoloration, etc., veneers are the way to go, right? I’d say yes, but beware. There is a vast array of results you’re going to get, depending on who you see. Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way. We can take a mouth full of unsightly problems and make the smile …
Ways to Use Deodorant Besides On Armpits
Deodorant’s Multiple Uses: If you’re only using deodorant for one reason, you’re missing out! Here are a few different ways you can put your deodorant to good use: Stinky Feet: Your armpits may not be the only place that smells. If your feet tend to get stinky and sweaty, rub a little deodorant on the …
The Price of Beauty – The relationship between cadmium, beauty, jewelry, makeup & cancer
Why going au naturale could save you Written by Tamarra Kemsley You may not work as a welder or miner, but exposure to the heavy metal cadmium is no longer limited to those occupations. Cadmium is most frequently found in batteries and cigarette smoke, but it’s slowly becoming part of everyday items. It’s well established …
Beauty Tips for Those Over 50
By Chelsa MacKay Be Careful of Adding Texture Certain cosmetics add texture to the skin, which isn’t needed for people over 50, who generally already have some texture in their skin. For example, use cream-based cosmetics for the face versus powder, which adds texture. Foundation can also add texture. When picking foundation, seek for coverage …