Want to look sensational all summer long? Just follow this simple beat-the-heat skin care, makeup and hair advice from the pros. Summer Skin Care You’ve swapped cashmere sweaters for cotton halters; now, lighten up on your moisturizer. With all that humidity in the air, you don’t need the rich creams that helped nourish winter’s parched skin. Instead, opt for light textures that will hydrate without clogging your pores. “Take your moisturizer down a notch,” suggests New York City esthetician Tom Woodhouse. &ldq... Read More...

Real beauty is more than skin-deep: It also safeguards the planet. Here are five fresh ways to be an eco-chic goddess. 1. Practice once-a-day makeup application. Going from the office to a dinner date? There’s no need to waste time, product, water or energy washing off your makeup and then reapplying it. Makeup artists say that nighttime makeup looks best when it’s applied over your daytime look, rather than on a freshly scrubbed face. “It’s the makeup equivalent of second-day hair,” says Raychel Wade, owner of ... Read More...

Do you baby your face but neglect the rest of your skin? Dermatologists say that below-the-chin skin needs just as much TLC to remain smooth, firm and spot-free. The outcome of inattentiveness: premature aging, or even worse, skin cancer. Manhattan dermatologist Francesca Fusco points to a World Health Organization study that shows the torso is the most common location for developing melanoma in young women. The area continues to be vulnerable well beyond these years if there has been sun exposure without protection. Pamper and protect all ... Read More...

In the movies, the heroine always wakes up looking perfectly refreshed and gorgeous. Sure, she may have Hollywood magic on her side, but the rest of us have a potent beauty weapon too: sleep! It turns out, there really is such a thing as beauty sleep. “Sleep allows the body to go into several stages of non-REM and REM cycles for restoration of body functions,” says Dr. Vermén M. Verallo-Rowell, a research dermatologist. Further, the emerging science of chronobiology -- the study of the impact of biological rhythms and thei... Read More...

 Skin cancer has become a major concern as it is fanning out in the country. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Melanoma are the three kinds of skin cancer. While Melanoma is the fatal kind, BCC and SCC are lesser damaging. BCC grows very slowly and rarely spreads to other organs whereas SCC grows rapidly and takes over lungs and liver. If diagnosed early, all kinds of skin cancer can be removed by surgical procedure. The main culprit in causing it is excessive sun exposure. Those who are prone to sunburns... Read More...

Acupuncture for weight reduction is quite effective in decreasing our appetite and improving our metabolism to assist us in weight loss and keep us in shape. An acupuncturist first discuss the particular pattern of overeating with the patient and then find out if there any real digestive difficulties. After getting all these information, the acupuncturist devise a treatment protocol using a combination of ear and body points. The frequency of acupuncture treatments necessary depends on speed at which the patient want to lose weigh. There are tw... Read More...

What we eat determines how we look and thus to get glowing skin, one should eat healthy foods. Everyone knows the health benefits of eating a balanced diet but are you aware of the foods that should be consumed by you to get a glowing skin. Yes, the secret foods to enhance your skin glow are revealed in this article. Read below to know about the wonder foods for your skin:  Eggs: Egg is a major source of protein that helps to repair the skin cells. It is a major constituent of essential vitamins and minerals. It is a regular food for ... Read More...

Eye strain could mean different things to different people, but it is generally referred as tiredness of eyes where one starts experiencing a slow pain in the eyes. Those who have a desk-bound job usually report eye strain due to a continuous exposure to computer screens, students during their exam days complains about eye strain, and everyone else has reported eye strain at least once. When we watch something regularly without shifting our  focus, it results in eye strain as our eyes are made to shift the focus constantly to near and far ... Read More...

Flawless skin is loved by everyone but to get a clear skin is not an easy job. Blackheads, pimples, acne, and much more is there to add complexity in the path of achieving a clear skin but proper care is the ultimate way to achieve that flawless look. Many of you wonder when will the day arrive when you'll rise without any skin problem. To quench the thirst of getting a clear skin, here are some valuable tips: Remove makeup before going to bed: The first thing to keep in mind is sleeping without makeup. Ensure that you remove the ma... Read More...

To get a soft, glowing, and touchable skin exfoliate your body well. Women usually exfoliate their face, but exfoliation from toe to head is a secret for a clean and soft skin. Exfoliation all over the body is required to get rid of the dead cells destroyed due to heat or any other reason. To get a soft and smooth skin, a complete body exfoliation is advisable and the items you need for exfoliation are loofah, body brush, exfoliating cleanser, pumice stone, and body lotion. Here are some tips to exfoliate in a proper way:     S... Read More...

Wrinkles, fine lines, and many other aging symptoms make you realize that now you are not young, but proper skin care can help you look younger and get rid off those aging signs. Aging is a natural process and to look beautiful you can't go back in your past but by following some common skincare tips, you can certainly make your skin look smoother as your younger years. For a wonderful and ever glowing skin you should eat a well-balanced diet and hydrate your body well.            ... Read More...

Sensitive skin is characterized by redness and other adverse conditions while using cosmetic products or exposing your skin to sudden weather changes. It's hard to define the pain of those who have sensitive skin as they can't apply make-up or any cosmetic product without prior testing. They have to take care of their skin from variety of things and thus requires extra care while using any product. As sensitive skin reacts negatively to most of the skincare products, cosmetics, environmental factors, etc., the underlying dos and don&#... Read More...