A number of internal or external physical conditions can damage the skin. Exposure to too much sunlight, air pollution, spending too much time in air conditioned room, unhealthy diet, stress etc are some of the reasons which cause skin damage in women. What is essential is to know the proper reason behind the damage and take measures accordingly. The skin type of the person needs to be known from beforehand as well before implementing remedial measures that would help better the skin conditions.   Read More...

Does your daily regimen include wash, toner and an $80 night cream? That doesn’t mean you’re on track for getting silky, smooth skin. Ingredients in food -- including vitamins A, C and E, and less well-known chemicals such as lycopene and linoleic acid -- create smooth skin and keep from sagging, fight pimples and rashes, and even offer natural sun protection. “Our skin must contend against harsh aspects of the outside world -- the sun, microorganisms, and toxins such as air pollutants,” says Wilhelm Stahl, a biochemi... Read More...

Want more beautiful skin and hair? Celebrate the warm weather with regular visits to your local farmers market. If winter is the season for bundling up in cashmere and braising rich stews and hearty soups, then spring is the time to not only brighten up our wardrobes, but also sate our palates with a colorful bounty of fruits and vegetables. “Eating off the vine and onto the plate offers the best flavor and optimal nutrition,” explains nutritionist Jackie Keller, author of Body After Baby: A Simple, Healthy Plan to Lose Your Body... Read More...

Back when we were little girls, we thought the prettiest colors were pink or baby blue. Now we know the true color of beauty is green, as in making eco-friendly products and practices a daily part of our looking-great regimen. Here’s a green tip for every day of the week. Sunday Recycle your beauty packaging. You faithfully toss newspapers, milk cartons, cans and bottles into the recycling bin, but the habit probably stops at the bathroom door. “We know that the vast majority of people don’t recycle what’s in their b... Read More...

There are various ways which one can use for taking care of their skin. Some use natural products while others go for the cosmetic ways to revitalize their skin. Among various natural ways, the skincare routine with sunflowers or better to mention sunflower extracts or oil is one of the finest ways to get that natural glow on one’s skin. The sunflower oil which contains beta-carotene is excellent for skin as this element is rich in fat-soluble which can be found in some selected fruits and vegetables. The essential element of vitamin A is... Read More...

The busy schedules of our hectic lifestyle often come in the way of getting a healthy, rejuvenated and younger looking skin. Despite that, most of us try our best to look attractive everyday which often demands, because of time-constraints, a sacrifice such as skipping a meal, ditching laundry in the washtub, cutting back on regular workout time, helping kids get dressed for the school and many other things. To make one look beautiful every day, she must reserve some time in order to pamper herself despite a busy schedule. However, what one... Read More...

One always felt uncomfortable or self conscious because of unwanted facial hair? Generally most of the women back out of wearing a beautiful dress because it shows a lot of skin? Unwanted hair has been a source of problem for many. It’s every girl’s dream to have soft and silky hair free skin. Today one can adopt various methods to remove unwanted hair permanently as well as temporarily without causing any damage to their skin. Laser Hair removal   With technological advancement, hair removal by the laser technique is emergi... Read More...

Every woman has a cabinet stocked with different kinds of skin care products that claim to make skin beautiful and younger looking. Most of these products really help in making skin look more appealing, but harsh chemicals included in these products cause problems in the longer run. Thereby, one should rely on eco-friendly means of getting a healthier and naturally glowing skin without an aftermath. Here are simple steps to get a splendid looking skin: Cleanse Each routine for enhancing one's beauty starts with cleansing the skin. It ... Read More...

The sequence in which you apply serums, creams and cosmetics can be as important as the products themselves, so we asked a celebrity dermatologist and a makeup artist for their advice on what goes on when and why. The Basics of Skin Care Apply products with active ingredients that are designed to repair before you apply heavier products that protect. These “actives” include antioxidants, alpha hydroxy acids, peptides, vitamins and pigment lighteners. They contain molecules small enough to penetrate the outer layer of skin in ord... Read More...

As fall sets in, you notice that your skin and hair have gone from sun-kissed to sun-stressed. “When a patient comes to me in September, the most common complaints are brown spots, broken capillaries and fine lines,” says Rebecca Fitzgerald, M.D., a Los Angeles dermatologist. And while a season of sun, sea and chlorine has left your skin dehydrated and blotchy, your hair is likely to look fried and lifeless. “Hair needs extra TLC at the end of summer,” says Los Angeles hairstylist Rebecca DuMoulin, “especially if i... Read More...

We hold these truths to be self-evident: that you need to cleanse, nourish and protect your skin. But some skin care facts haven’t made it into conventional wisdom. Top dermatologists share five ways to tweak your skin care regimen to get your most radiant complexion ever. Moisturize Frequently  To fight acne, don’t forget the moisturizer, which improves skin’s ability to keep bacteria out and water in. Why is water important? Flaky, dehydrated skin is irritated skin, which sends distress signals to our immune cells,... Read More...

When it comes to touching up your hair and makeup at work, scrubbing your face clean and starting from scratch is not an option. So we asked some of Hollywood’s top makeup artists and hairstylists for makeup tips on how to make the transition from sedate to dramatic while using the least amount of products. The Best Touchups Begin at Home By doing barely there makeup in the morning, you cut the risk of creasing and caking later in the day. So start with a tinted moisturizer or a sheer foundation, followed by a primer-and-mascara duo (... Read More...