Hair care is tricky: you shampoo to get rid of grease, but that can sometimes strip your tresses of the natural oils that are keeping them healthy and strong. When it comes to getting damaged hair back to tip-top shape, vitamin D3 oil is just one...
Tarragon might sound to you like something that belongs on your plate at the dinner table and not on your head. But tarragon, one of the four "fine herbs" of French cuisine, is commonly used in natural shampoos and hair care products...
Rosemary oil probably sounds more like something you’d use in pasta sauce or salad dressing than on your hair, and you may not have even heard of argan oil, which is native only to Morocco. But rosemary oil and argan oil have benefits for...
There’s a new hottie at work and you’d like to bat your beautifully made-up eyes at him, but frankly, your entire eye area looks frazzled. Time to call in the cavalry — even if that means spending a few extra bucks to get your...
Sometimes the products you use to make your hair look good can accidentally make your hair appear dirty. Using a heavy hand with your styling serum can take your hair from shiny to greasy in a flash. Knowing just the right way to apply serum --...
Nutrition-savvy girls know that eating a balanced diet, including lots of fresh veggies, is a great way to take care of your skin from the inside out. Adding fresh vegetables to your facial care routine can give you the nearly instant...
When you slather your body with chocolate-smelling lotion, you’ll give everyone around you a reason to just want to eat you up with their love and attention. But you’ve got to love the smell and the feel of the moisturizer as well....
Relaxing your hair with a perm involves lots of chemicals that can irritate your scalp. Permanent solutions contain everything from formaldehyde to thioglycolate and a host of other strong chemicals that make your skin burn and itch. While your...
At the end of the day, nothing's better than a clean makeup-free face. If your skin's sensitive, chances are you're not a big fan of the chemical cocktails better known as commercial makeup removers. Natural oils, like jojoba and almond oil, do a...
Pomegranate. You probably know it as a super food, and rightfully so. The juice is said to have more antioxidants than other fruit juices, red wines or green tea — a tall order for any food. But with so many of these “miracle”...
Raccoon eyes, smeared lipstick and foundation flaking off the face are fit for evil comic-book villains in garish suits, not for a beautiful woman in a little black dress. Your makeup may say waterproof and smudge-proof on its packaging, but when...
Whether it’s a lotion or a toner, clarifying skin products have a common goal in your beauty routine: Clarifying products attempt to create a smooth, flawless canvas with a glowing finish. They work by clearing away dirt, grime and dry skin...
What hugs your curves just right, can be found at any mall and costs less than $30? Paris Blues jeans, of course! Complete with colorful displays and the latest washes and cuts, Paris Blues has been rockin' the department stores and dominating the...
Facial creams designed to stimulate collagen production may not be the magic bullet for doing away with wrinkles and other skin damage, but they can be effective moisturizers for keeping your skin tone even and keeping you from aging prematurely....
Yogurt and egg whites might sound like ingredients that make up a healthy breakfast to you, but they’re actually pretty good for your skin, and they are commonly used in spas as treatments. But you don’t have to go to the spa to reap...
You already know that sunscreen is essential if you want to protect your skin from diseases like skin cancer – not to mention some nasty, painful burns! But knowing which one to buy can be tough. You need UVA and UVB protection, but you also...
When it comes to choosing cosmetics, it's important to read the ingredients label, as some chemicals can have adverse side effects for some people. Many cosmetics, such as makeup and lotions, contain parabens as preservatives. Parabens mimic...
Your hands really take a beating during the day. From rearranging furniture, to gardening, to working out at the gym, it’s not hard for the skin on your hands to start to look a little rough around the edges. Winter weather doesn’t...
No matter how hot you look, dry skin can make you feel hopelessly uncomfortable. Celebrity physician Dr. Michael Roizen states that African-American women can experience higher rates of transepidermal (literally, "through the skin")...
Along with facials, hair and scalp care are areas in which people are searching for natural remedies and care products. While homemade care products do exist, some uses for ingredients such as chili peppers and castor oil include trying to make...