Beauty

How do you take care of your body's biggest organ ? Let's think about this question for a moment. We eat low fat foods for our heart; lower sodium intake for out blood pressure; dental check up twice a year; eye exams and physicals yearly. We do all of these things to make sure we live long healthy lives. But the biggest organ, our skin, is often neglected, dehydrated, sun damaged and suffocated by the products we put on our skin. The first ingredient listed in skin care products is the largest percent of what that product is made of....

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What Is Soap? Soap is the oldest cleanser around. It is created by a chemical reaction between oils, water and lye. Although lye is used to make soap there is no lye left after saponification (the chemical reaction that makes soap) is complete. There is no such thing as a bar of soap that was made without the use of lye. Different kinds of soap are made using a variety of different oils. Both animal & plant oils can be used in the soap making process, each adding different qualities to the soap....

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Ok, you are heading to a small get together or large party and you know that you will not know many of the other guests. Alternatively, you want people (or maybe that cutie!) to have an easy way to approach you. In these situations, wear something that is highly likely to be a good conversation starter. For example, if hats are your thing, choose one that that people will be prompted to ask you about it. Even easier, is to wear a unique and funky jewelry accessory (called wearable art) that will quickly catch people's attention and gives them an easy in to ask you about it....

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I started making facial masks after reading several books on natural cosmetics. Common ingredients used in home made facials are eggs, lemon, milk, honey, cucumber, tomato, essential oils and lots more fruits, herbs and other ingredients. The assumption I had was that home made cosmetics, being all natural and preservative free were much safer than the commercial masks you found in stores. A wrong assumption. You know the saying. Never assume anything. It makes an ASS of U and ME. Did you know some of the deadliest poisons on earth are 100% natural?...

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Eczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition, which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates that eczema may be genetically determined and studies show that there is often a family history of allergies, asthma, eczema or hay fever. Children who experience eczema may also suffer from asthma or hay fever as well. Like an allergy, eczema tends to flair up when exposed to certain triggers, especially mechanical irritants, allergens, emotional stress, heat and sweating....

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Beverly Hills is Mecca of all people looking for plastic surgeons, though not many of prospect patients really know why. "Beverly Hills" and "plastic surgeon" are two phrases that are almost inseparable now. Thanks to Extreme Makeover? and Dr. 90210 TV shows every Beverly Hills plastic surgeon is by definition a good one. And, unlike many other TV-created myths, this one is generally true. The best specialists are practicing in Beverly Hills. Almost every plastic surgeon has tried to establish the business there....

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Many suppliers of salon equipment offer products that are labeled as "discount" for various reasons. Some discounted salon equipment may be a good bargain, but the buyer must always be an educated consumer when purchasing such discounted items. Discount salon equipment may pertain to both new and used equipment. There are many suppliers that tout the word "discount" to entice consumers to purchase their products. In an effort to convince the customer that they offer better prices than their competitors, they loosely advertise that they offer "...

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Hyaluronic acid products are poised to continue their fast growth, particularly in the form of hyaluronic acid injections, according to E-Hyaluronicacid. com. The latest reason behind this growth is Medicis' recent announcement that it has appointed supermodel, Frederique van der Wal to be the new face of Restylane. Frederique, one of modeling's most recognizing stars, has appeared on nine Cosmopolitan and in several other publications including Victoria's Secret, Harpers Bazaar and Vogue. Frederique's image will appear on the company's website and on its information brochures....

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I usually smile with gratitude when friends (and even strangers) sincerely guess my age to be 15 years younger. When they learn the truth about my fight against aging, they take notes and become converts. Yes, just like that! Taking Care The fight to extend human life is nothing new, and as we all know, people resort to various means to achieve this battle: from cutting out irresponsible habits to going under the scapel. Scientists keep making significant discoveries and how best we can keep our body youthful and even reverse the aging process....

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How to keep your skin looking great! Invest some time and care! Everyone wants to have younger looking skin. Unfortunately, even the most expensive skin care products, with all their claims of 'reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles', can't turn back the years. However, don't despair! There are steps that we can all take to make sure our skin looks healthy and vibrant and stays wrinkle-free for longer. All we've got to do is invest some time and care in looking after it. It is important to understand the basic function of our skin in order to look after it properly....

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Think tanning and you will find a tanning salon just a few blocks away. With each passing day, tanning is gaining more and more popularity and is increasingly enmeshed in our society.. And this doesn't come as a surprise considering the fact that a healthy bronze tan will only add to your glamour and appeal!! But, not all of us have the leisure or the time to while away hours at the beach with a tanning lotion all over or for that matter make regular visits to the local tanning salon. And there, you have a hit a brick wall....

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