Beauty Products to Avoid During Pregnancy

Falling pregnant is a beautiful thing, but it requires you to pay extra attention to everything, especially what you eat and how you take care of yourself. Everyone knows that it's important to get enough sleep, get enough exercise, and pamper your growing body. But it's also imperative to keep an eye on the ingredients in the beauty products you use. It may seem silly to worry about your night cream or fake tan, but believe it or not, certain toxins are strong enough to make their way through your skin and into your bloodstream to affect your developing fetus. Find out what you should be looking out for now.  Acne Medications, Retinols, and Salicylic Acid:Products such as Accutane, Retin-A and tetracycline are all prescription...

How to Rock the Retro Look This Spring 2012

Swingy. A-line skirts and skinny little cropped pants took over the spring runways. We swooned...and then we grabbed 'em all up for our March issue. Pick what works on you, and learn how to make it very 2012.  A few '50s do's:  High-waist anything with a wide belt is the perfect vehicle for an hourglass shape. A tutu (really!) under a swingy skirt. Instant party! Cap sleeves. Somehow they turn even a T-shirt into a blouse. A high ponytail. Show off your face, just like your mama always told you to. One retro piece at a time: You don't want a sweet cardigan and capris and that pony. And some '50s don'ts: Girdles! Oppressive. Let 'em stay buried with the Cold War. White gloves. How are you going to use your iPhone? Poodle skirts....

Worst Beauty Trends of All Time

For all of the plucking and primping ladies (and plenty of men) indulge in, there is definitely a science to looking good. Want to score a mate? All you need to project are "full lips, clear skin, smooth skin, clear eyes, lustrous hair, good muscle tone and body fat distribution," says one distinguished evolutionary psychologist. Want to kick butt at work? A recent study shows a little makeup goes a long way in terms of conveying competency on the job. Still, evidence alone doesn't seem to prevent us from testing the parameters of gorgeousity via wacky new ways to style our hair and paint our faces, which seem to deliberately contradict the rules of natural selection. Behold, the worst beauty trends to have emerged over the last half century.  The...

Heavy Metals in Cosmetics Revealed

In light of recent news that the FDA found lead in 400 brands of lipstick. Historically, women have risked their health for beauty by using cosmetics laden with poisons. It's reported that Queen Elizabeth's face became so disfigured from lead-contaminated makeup, she had all the mirrors in her palace removed. In 18th century France, courtesans applied vermilion rouge, which contained sulfur and mercury, and suffered damage to their teeth, livers, and nervous systems as a result. While the levels are much lower, according to a 2011 report by Environmental Defense, an Ontario-based research group, dangerous heavy metals still lurk in lip gloss, mascara, foundation, blush, eye shadow, and eyeliner.  The researchers tested a total of 49 common...

Pee Color: What Does It Tell About Your Health?

If a picture is worth a thousand words, the color of your pee also gives you a clue on your state of health. More than 20 years ago (1988), the Southern Medical Journal published an article on urine color—which may vary from transparent to yellow to orange to red to brown—and the corresponding conditions that it indicates.  RedThe shade that varies from blood red to a tinge of pink could be the result of taking  certain medications such as:         Chloroquine (anti-malaria drug)         Deferoxamine (antidote to iron poisoning, especially in children)         Hydroxycobalamine (vitamin B12)         Ibuprofen (pain reliever)      ...

Cometologie 2012 -- SMX Mal of Asia Convention Center (February 21-22, 2012)

Be a trendsetter! Know what’s in and out in the beauty and fashion industry with Cosmetologie 2012! Held at the SMX Mall of Asia Convention Center on February 21 to 22, 2012. The expo features shop for the latest product, learn from the best professionals and watch the exciting runway shows and competitions. Cosmétologie 2012 is a one-stop shop event for Beauty, Wellness & Trends.  The expo is a place where we can test various products – from cosmetics, haircare, nailcare, fashion, salon equipment, massagers, aromatherapy, and the list goes on.  The expo, to run from February 21-22, 2012 at SMX Convention Center – Mall of Asia Complex, will be the biggest trade show of its kind in the Philippines.  Co-organized by the Philippine...

Little Black Dress for Different Body Shapes

There’s no one-size-fits all with the Little Black Dress. You need to customize the dress to show off areas you like and to detract attention from the areas want to downplay. Here are some suggestions for what works on six different body shapes: PetiteYour goal is to elongate your frame. A sheath dress with a hem that hits just above the knee is a perfect cut for making your body appear extra long and lean while also giving your legs some of the limelight. Pear shapeTo balance your larger bottom half, you want to go with a halter neck or T-back style to show off your shoulders and upper body. Apple shapeYour middle is your problem area. A dress with a defined waist will create the illusion of a smaller tummy. Also, details like romantic flutter...

How To Have A long-Lasting Hair Color

Sick of spending time and money coloring your hair, only to have it fade right away? Read on for helpful tips and products that will keep strands vibrant longer.  Use shampoos and conditioners made for color-treated hair. These products contain silicones that preserve color. Also, make sure the label reads sulfate-free. Sulfates are powerful detergents that can remove hair dye.  If you're already experiencing fading, try a color-depositing shampoo. They contain small amounts of dye to revive color and cover grays that have started to show. Protect your hair from heat. When you color, the protective cuticle layer surrounding each individual strand gets stripped away so the dye can penetrate.  This makes hair more vulnerable...

Five Ways To Make Your Hair Sexy

Your hair, tresses, locks, mane, coif, crowning glory, whatever you call those luxurious strands flowing from your head, it's a different name for the same glorious thing. Throughout history beautiful hair, voluminous hair, bouncy hair, shiny hair, unfastened sexy hair hanging loose down your back has been known to have seductive powers, to evoke the sensual side of men, so much so that nuns are required to cut their hair off when taking their vows and many religions require that a woman cover her hair when in public, to not send the opposite sex into fits of frenzy at the site of a distractingly beautiful head of sexy hair. There is a reason Lady Godiva and Rapunzel are legendary, and the young wife in the Gift of the Magi could have made...

Skin-Boosting Foods

To really beat winter's harsh effects, tackle them from the inside out by eating these skin-boosting foods. The nutrients in these foods can be as good for your skin as they are for your health. SoybeansThese little legumes are like nature's nip and tuck. They're protein-rich, to help skin stay firm. PapayaThe tropical fruit is high in vitamin C, one of the most potent antioxidants for protecting skin from damage that leads to wrinkles. Sweet potatoesThese are rich in beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A, a nutrient that helps skin shed dead cells. AlmondsThey're packed with vitamin E, an antioxidant that can aid in fighting skin-aging free radicals. SalmonIt's a top source of niacin, a B vitamin that keeps skin cells healthy,...

2012 Valentines Day's Hairstyles For Women

All women want to look best on valentine's day. Red outfit and feminine make up to look perfect is already in the list but what about hairstyle? It is tricky to choose the ideal hairstyle for valentine's day. Men love women's hair when flaunted and set well, so here are few hairstyles for women to try on valentine's day. Open hair: This hairstyle is one of the all time favourites of men. It is simple and elegant. You can easily carry this hairstyle on valentine's day. Straight open hair looks more gorgeous. If you have curls or perm, straighten up for your date. To get the feminine touch, use a hair band to set the hair and look beautiful. You can also use clips to accessorise your hair.  Messy updo: Men love to be with women who are...

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