Disyembre 2014 ~ Mode et Style de vie

Worst Beauty Trends of All Time

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.

Heavy Metals in Cosmetics Revealed

The researchers tested a total of 49 common products selected from the cosmetic bags of six average Canadian women. They found that every product contained at least one of seven heavy metals including arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel, beryllium, thallium, and selenium. Lead, a known neurotoxin, showed up in 96% of the items.

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.

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.

Benefits of Skin Icing

Linggo, Disyembre 07, 2014

Lecor Martineau

Skin icing is a popular morning and evening ritual to get better looking skin. Cold therapy has been used in spas and in skin care treatments for several years and for numerous reasons, including cryotherapy (treatments using cold temperatures), to destroy fat cells (CoolSculpting), and get rid of spider veins (through Cryo 6, a new method of sclerotherapy). Proponents of skin icing believe it can be used to: Refresh the face Fight the formation of wrinkles Heal blemishes and fight acne Gives skin a healthier appearance by promoting blood circulation 1. Skin Smoother Skin icing tones the face, making it look smoother. It also helps tighten and shrink enlarged pores by helping to unclog pores that can appear larger...

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