Here’s a no-brainer: If you could tweak your beauty regimen to clear the clutter out of your bathroom cabinets, spend less time getting ready in the morning, and trim some dollars from your budget -- all the while helping the environment -- would you be willing to give it a go? Well, all that’s possible by following a concept we’ve become very familiar with: multitasking. Choosing products that perform double -- or triple -- duty is a way to make your beauty regimen more eco-conscious, says Jenny Rushmore, global sustainabi... Read More...

Ready for a hair and makeup makeover, but don’t want to commit to a major change? No worries. Subtle tweaks can have a surprisingly big impact. Here are six baby-steps that will give you a whole new look. Bring Back Eyeliner If you stopped using eyeliner years ago, it’s time to reconsider. “Eyeliner is a tried-and-true way to make anyone’s eyes pop -- and it doesn’t have to be heavy or harsh,” says New York City makeup artist Kimara Ahnert, whose clients include Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwyneth Paltrow and I... Read More...

With all the great products on the market, it’s easy to amass quite a beauty stash. When they’re kept too long, however, cosmetics can go from enhancing your clear complexion to compromising it with funky colors and smells -- plus they can spread bacteria. “Over time, preservatives stop working efficiently and it’s possible for staph, fungus and yeast to contaminate makeup that’s been stored past its prime,” says New York City-based dermatologist Francesca Fusco. So resolve to keep your get-glam arsenal we... Read More...

You don’t need a meteorologist to tell you that this winter has created a beauty SOS! Record snowstorms and punishing winds, combined with dry indoor heating, are leaving your hair static-y and dull, and your skin rough, dry and peeling. What kept your tresses lustrous in summer and your skin dewy in July doesn’t work in February and March. Here’s how to tweak your beauty regimen so you can achieve healthy skin and healthy hair during the frosty season. Hair 1. Hydrate every time you shampoo. Switch to moisturizing s... Read More...

Whether you’re straightening your curls, adding extensions or cutting brand-new bangs, you’ll need a few tweaks to your eyes, lips and cheeks. Star makeup artists share their easy-to-follow advice (no makeup bag overhaul needed!) on how to complement six common hair changes: Straight Talk If you’ve kissed your curls goodbye for just the night or for a few months, you’ll want to balance your sleek new tresses with soft makeup. “Straight hair creates severity, but you can soften your features by using translucent... Read More...

Resolved: You’re going to show off your most beautiful skin and gleaming hair in 2012. And you don’t need to overhaul your entire beauty regimen or invest in a ton of new products to achieve this. Just launch the new year with these seven simple steps. 1. Make sure your daily skin-care regimen includes the three essentials: a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher; an antioxidant serum or lotion with ingredients like vitamin C, green tea or coffeeberry; and a wrinkle-reducing retinol cream or gel. “The antioxi... Read More...

The birth of a baby brings joy and celebrations in a family and every girl waits for this special moment. The long nine months of pregnancy and labor stress has been gone off and now you become ready to rejoice in the presence of your bundle of joy. However, in some cases right after delivery or even long after the delivery, mothers may undergo a sad feeling that we commonly describe as baby blues or postpartum blues and it goes off itself after sometime. In some cases the condition becomes quite complex when the blues turned into sad and anxio... Read More...

Sometime you recognize easily that your child is being bullied through some obvious signs, but it may be possible that your child is being bullied and you're unaware of that as it may not always be physical. Bullying has become a major concern for schools and colleges as many children are facing the negative consequences of this unsocial activity and parents, especially of teens, should keep an eye on their children. As there are warning signs to indicate that your child is being bullied, keep a track of them. Observe you kids and notice t... Read More...

You love to wear trendy and in fashion clothes and shopping for clothing is a regular phenomenon, but you can always cut down the money that you're investing in your clothing by extending the life of your clothes. Your closet must be filled with clothes, but you often complain of shrunken shirt, a stained pair of pants, etc. This shows how much you care for your clothes. Buying some classic pieces may cost you a lot, but you spend to have that collection in your wardrobe, similarly to keep those pieces for a long time you have to take prop... Read More...

Holi-Festival of Colors is a spring festival celebrated by Hindus with full enthusiasm and joy. Holi is one of the major festivals of India and people here enjoy the day with colors such as gulal and abeer. However, people in different states celebrate it in different ways as per their customs, but the spirit that  people hold on this day is unique and this is what makes this day so special. It is celebrated throughout the country and across the world by Hindus to fill their lives with joy. Sweets, especially gujiya, colors, and holika d... Read More...

Many of you like drinking a glass of lemonade to beat the strong heat during summers and for cosmetic benefits during winters but there are many more health benefits provided by this small fruit. A lemon can be even more beneficial than you've thought as it is known for its therapeutic properties since generations and improves the immunity level. With regular usage of lemon/lime, one becomes more resistant to diseases. As a rich source of vitamin C, it is best used for cosmetic treatments. One can enjoy several health benefits while cons... Read More...

Split ends, hair-fall, dandruff, are some common hair problems that we usually hear from most of the ladies and even some gentleman. People often try different products to get over these hair problems, but they don't work to eliminate the basic cause. Hair damage is the one major reason contributing to hair problems thus one should prevent it. Hair damage is caused by various factors but certain steps if followed can help you to achieve problem free hairs.  Chemicals: One of the most common reasons for hair damage are chemicals. C... Read More...