By SKetcham
Cellulite is a condition that causes the skin to appear lumpy due to fat deposits. It is formed when the layer of connective tissue beneath the surface of the skin loses its elasticity, resulting in less support and a reduction in smoothness. While many prescription and surgical treatments exist for cellulite, most of them are expensive, painful or only provide temporary relief. Lifestyle...
By Kathleen Ide
Before straightening hair with a flat iron, it's important to wash and dry your mane. Hair that contains buildup from styling products, grease and dirt can be damaged by the flat iron. Unless the flat iron is specifically designed for use on wet hair, the hair needs to be thoroughly dried with a hair dryer. However, before drying the hair, it's wise to spray it with a thermal hair...
By Barb Nefer
Finding the perfect perfume is a very personal choice. One person might love a scent, while someone else might hate it. Knowing how to judge scents and the proper timing for making a selection will help you pick the perfect perfume for you. Don't focus on price or publicity. Perfume can sound tempting when it has a splashy launch or a celebrity endorsement, but choosing the right scent is...
By Lauren Wise
Cologne is an important product for men today, but creating your own can make you stand out from the crowd. You can specialize your scent and what goes into the bottle so that it can represent your personality and the scents you like. Creating your own cologne requires minimal ingredients, along with a willingness to experiment. Select the aromatherapy oils you want to use from an aromatherapy...
By Lauren Vork
When it comes to skin cosmetics, lotion is one of the simplest and most useful concoctions: water for moisturizing skin and oil to lock moisture in, mixed with an emulsifier to make these two ingredients mix. For those with an interest in DIY, a basic lotion can be created in the comfort of your own home using a few quick mixing and cooking steps. Once you've mastered this recipe, you can...
By Shelly Schumacher
Hair trends change faster than the seasons. One year, straight locks might be all the rage and the next year, curls and waves are in vogue. Thankfully the versatile flat iron styling tool can accommodate both straight and wavy looks. Perfecting the technique required to create a wavy hair takes a bit of practice and perhaps some moderate coordination. However, it is a great styling trick to...
By H. Long
This article explains what ingredients are found in a homemade skin lotion referred to as magic lotion. The magic in magic lotion refers to the healing effects it has on scaly, dry skin. Magic lotion is not for treating skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis; rather, it is for use on standard, dry skin. Regular applications of magic lotion soften hardened skin areas particularly on the...
By N/A
Makeup application is truly an art that requires practice. If you want a gorgeous look, you must learn the proper makeup techniques and wear the right shades of makeup. Experiment with your cosmetics and practice application techniques. You will quickly learn which cosmetic, technique, shade and tip work best for you. There are many great tips that makeup artists use that many women do not know....
By Diana Bocco
Shaving irritates the skin of every man from time to time. But for those who have curly hair the aggravation is even greater. In particular, for a high percentage of black men, who generally have thick, curly beards, the problem is even worse. Pseudofolliculitis barbae, better known as razor bumps to the average shaving male, is a painful byproduct of most black men's shaving routine. The...
By MichelleKulas12278
Many women do not know the most effective way to apply eye shadow for maximum eye enhancement. By using the following technique, you will learn how to make your eyes look great and how to keep your eye shadow intact throughout the day. Apply a very light shade of eye shadow from your eyelid all the way up to your eyebrow. You can use your finger or a brush to do this. Apply a darker shade to...
By Mark Orwell
When skin is stretched too far too fast, it's going to get stretch marks. These lines form typically on the stomach, hips, arms and thighs. Women who give birth often find themselves with stretch marks after they lose the baby weight because of the stress they put on their skin. Men experience stretch marks, too, especially those who bulk up in weight rooms regularly. Stretch marks will not...