Beauty

Your skin is your armor, your shield from the elements. Yet when was the last time you really thought about what you need to do to take care of it? Throughout your life, genetic and environmental factors will cause a lot of wear and tear to your skin. But you are never too young or too old to start taking care of your skin. In fact, skin care and protection should be an essential part of your health, fitness, and beauty regime. If you take care of your skin, your skin will take care of you! If your stuck in a skin care rut, or if you are just looking to learn a bit more about the basics of skin care, read on to learn more about this important step in your daily activities....

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As a form of elective surgery, the cost of dental implants can often be considerably higher than that of a simple crown of cap. Prices can vary greatly depending on the specific procedure, doctor and expectations of the patient. The cost of a single implant can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, with some individuals spending tens of thousands of dollars on a complete rehabilitation. On average, patients can expect to spend around $1500 per tooth for a quality dental implant....

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For most women, part of their morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams, moisturizers, tonics, lotions, and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? To combat the signs of aging, and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! However, how many women consider what is in the products they are using? Some women probably do not realize that what they are putting on their skin may actually be undermining what they are trying to prevent to begin with. In fact the average woman puts twelve products on her skin daily, most of which maintain harmful chemical preservatives....

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Beautiful skin care starts with what people notice first. Eyes are what others notice immediately; so start your skin care program eye-to-eye! Here are four major skin care issues related to eye care, work them successfully and look 20 years younger. Dark Circles Check the color of your circles. If they're blue or gray, allergies or pooling blood may be to blame. Receive the firming, moisturizing, and corrective benefits (including the reduction in appearance of dark circles) of just released DNA Repair Creme, found at www....

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Choosing the perfect colored contact lens can be a daunting task. But the good news is that it doesn't have to be. With improved colors and a wider variety of tints to choose from, you will have the most spectacular eyes in the house in no time at all. In order to pick the perfect colored contact, you must first have an idea of the look you are going for. Do you want to enhance your natural color, give a subtle change to your color or are you looking to completely change your eye color altogether?...

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Essential oils are highly fragrant, volatile oils that are extracted from the flowers, leaves and other parts of plants. Essential oils generally go by the name of the plant from which they were extracted. For instance, lavender essential oil comes from lavender and sandalwood essential oil comes from sandalwood. Essential oils have several properties which make them extremely useful for hair and skin care. For instance, grapefruit essential oil (scientific name Citrus x paradisi) has been found to stimulate hair growth, french lavender essential oil (scientific name Lavandula angustifolia) has been found to help combat dandruff, and tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) has been found to help clear up acne....

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We all need a change every now and then. From our clothes to the music we listen to, a little bit of variety is great sometimes. So, why should we have the same hairstyle day in and day out? With hair extensions, we can look and feel like a new person -- any time we want to. Regular hair extensions must be weaved, braided, sewed, or glued -- that's more of a commitment than some people are willing to make. What's more, it can be quite expensive. If you want a little hair variety without the time or financial commitment, consider a clip-on hair extension....

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With the huge range of beauty products on the shelves, why do some people still make their own beauty products? I started making my own skin care products years ago. I got a book about natural skin care. You can actually make masks out of mashed fruit. They are really messy though, but back then, I was really broke. Could not afford to spend on good skin care so I made do with what I could get. I mashed watermelon and put in on my face. My face felt really clean, but there was a bit of a rash after that....

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This guide will give you the basic directions for nail care, however, it cannot provide the same direction and hands-on experience offered by a Professional School of Cosmetology. SUPPLIES:1 - Nail scissors 2 - Small tray, about the size of a soap dish 3 - Gentle dishwashing detergent or other skin softening, bubbly liquid (such as some bubble bath products) 4 - Warm water 5 - Two to three hand towels 6 - Moisturizer or Hand Lotion with Aloe Vera, Cocoa Butter or similar ingredient to condition skin 7 - Clear Base Coat Nail Polish 8 - Colored Nail Polish 9 - Top Coat Nail Polish 10 - Small lamp or other radiant source of light 11 - Table or desk so that, when seated, your arms can easily extend across from the relaxed position of a comfortable chair 12 - Hair dryer or similar device (not required) 13 - Cotton swabs STEPS:1 - Fill tray with warm water and sudsy liquid (the trick is to add water at just the right temperature so it will soften skin without being too hot to the touch) 2 - Place one hand in tray and let it soak for several minutes 3 - If you're giving someone else a manicure, you can use oil or moisturizer to massage one hand while the other one is soaking 4 - Remove soaking hand and pat dry with hand towel 5 - Place other hand in tray to soak for several minutes 6 - While the second hand is soaking, you should carefully begin trimming cuticles that form around the edges of the nail itself (NOTE: Pay close attention to what you're doing, so you don't cut too close and end up causing skin to bleed....

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Los Angeles is the city as infamous as it is famous, as notorious a city as you can find. It is a city that is known the whole world over, even by millions who have never visited it, and it is surrounded by an intriguing mysticism that few can resist. This is where the famous people live, the young, the rich and the beautiful, a city that houses people so gorgeous that the plastic surgeons must be the best in the world! Many people travel here from all over the world to have their surgery performed here by the very best....

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The history of perfume oils dates back to ancient Egypt when these fine scented oils were presented to royalty as gifts. In modern times, however, when the word "perfume" is said, most people think of department store fragrances, which consist mainly of the concentrated oil and alcohol solution. Nevertheless, as more and more people are finding out about them, perfume oils are experiencing great popularity. Here are some interesting facts about perfume oils: 1) Strength of smell - Perfume oils are highly concentrated and up to ten times more concentrated than department store perfumes....

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