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- Paris Hilton Has Cellulite - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sharon BellAlmost 90 percent of women in America and Europe suffer from the dreaded “cottage cheese” syndrome or “orange peel” skin known as cellulite. Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. It is the ...
Views: 1511 - Find Nail Salons, Nail Technicians & Training Courses - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Philips WadlerBeautyfinder is a leading directory offering visitors the most complete list of nail salon and nail technicians in the UK & Ireland. The Beauty finder directory has over 3000 beauty companies listed which includes nail salons, nail bars, nail technicians making it one of the most comprehensive ...
Views: 634 - Anti Aging SkinTreatment Options - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Roy ThomsittThere are many effective skin care treatments that can give dramatic results and improve our skin's appearance safely. However, not all suit everyone, so if you wish to improve your skin for whatever reasons, especially anti aging, then here are some of the possible courses of treatment for you ...
Views: 814 - 10 Tips For Choosing Healthy Cosmetics And Personal Care Products - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Christine FarlowThe cosmetic and personal care product industry is a multi-billion dollar a year industry ... and growing. New products are coming onto the market every day. Manufacturers play to your emotions in their advertising and packaging. They tell you their products will make you look more beautiful, ...
Views: 1861 - Facing Your Face - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Cate MontanaFacing Your Face by Roselle Kovitz In our culture where extreme makeovers are more and more commonplace and the concept of designer children is not out of the question, opting for refining or remaking our appearance is an increasingly accepted practice. I admit, I’ve lingered over glossy ...
Views: 1073 - Why Do You Need Oil in Your Hair? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2007 from Nadine VisscherYour hair needs lipids to stay beautiful, healthy, and strong. Lipids are defined as fats, oils, and waxes that are insoluble in water. Some lipids in your hair form a necessary part of your hair shaft, while other lipids come from the nearby sebaceous glands. Oils From Within The oils within ...
Views: 1376 - The bad side of eyelid surgery - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn 2005, blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery was listed as the third most popular surgical procedure among men and women by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Over 230,000 operations were performed in the United States alone. In the United Kingdom, the same ...
Views: 997 - The next best thing to Botox - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Sharon BellDrinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day to maintain beautiful and healthy skin is not enough. Experts say you also need an anti-aging moisturizer. But choosing a good moisturizer for your face can be hard in a jungle filled with all kinds of products. As a rule of thumb, the richer the cream ...
Views: 1949 - Vision problems linked to eye bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinMost people are afraid of getting big eye bags since these can make a person look tired and awful. But cosmetic problems are not the only reason to shun baggy eyes. Doctors say they can cause a host of vision problems as well. Indeed, eye bags not only affect your appearance; they can also ...
Views: 5233 - Sexy star loves her eye bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinUnlike other celebrities who don’t want to grow old, sexy TV and movie star Christina Applegate isn’t ashamed of her eye bags. In fact, she has fought network executives many times to keep them. The former teen heartthrob of Fox’s long-running dysfunctional family sitcom ...
Views: 4372 - How To Do A Home Facial - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Janice WeeIn the old days, all the facial skincare you needed was a bar of soap, a face towel and some clean water. Nowadays, you need a cleanser, toner and scrub to clean your face. Here's how you can deep cleanse your skin and get your skin glowing again. 1. Wash your hands with soap and water. 2a. ...
Views: 1340 - Famous Egyptian Queen had Eye Bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinNext to Cleopatra, she is the second most famous queen of Egypt. She was greatly admired in the ancient world because of her beauty. Among her many names were Possessed of Charm, Exuding Happiness, Mistress of Sweetness, Beloved One, Mistress of Upper and Lower Egypt, Great King's Wife, and ...
Views: 1240 - What You Need to Know About Your Hair's Elasticity - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2007 from Nadine VisscherWhen your hair is wet, it's structure is altered, causing it to become thicker and longer. It gets longer because it absorbs water and stretches. Your hair's elasticity is the measure of how much it will stretch (and then return to its normal length). Elasticity The elasticity of your hair ...
Views: 2435 - Eye Lid Surgery a Hit with Famous Celebrities - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThey may not admit it but some of our favorite celebrities are believed to have undergone blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery to eliminate their eye bags and give them a fresher and more youthful look. This is the opinion of some plastic surgeons who have noticed the dramatic changes in Bono, ...
Views: 1622 - Embrace Narcissistic Pleasures and Inner Happiness! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Marion ChamberlainI bet the first thing that comes to your mind when hearing: “Embrace Narcissistic Pleasures and Inner Happiness!” is that being narcissistic is not a good trait and in no way, shape or form do you want to embrace narcissistic pleasures. In your mind, narcissism is excessive love or admiration ...
Views: 1024 - Woman Uses Eye Bags to Shoplift - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere’s one for Ripley’s: In the United Kingdom, a 60-year-old woman was sentenced to six months in prison for stealing over £10,000 of goods from various shops. The stolen items were carefully hidden in her eye bags! Beryl Payneridge’s career as a shoplifter ended when ...
Views: 917 - ***Building the Basic Wardrobe - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersBased on experience, you should be able to build your own wardrobe. If you are not good in the area, you can take seminars to learn how to plan a basic wardrobe. A basic wardrobe is coordinated as a series of clothes that you can wear twenty-four hours a day and twelve months a year. The ...
Views: 10608(1 vote) - Weight Loss When There Is No Time - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Rod WamboldSometimes we feel that we just don't have any time in the world to spare for our own health. We all have the same amount of time in our lives. With the pressures of work and family it seems that every hour of the day is taken doing something other than improving our health. If you are allowing ...
Views: 1080 - Don't Be a 'Casualty' of Eyelid Surgery - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIn their quest to get rid of eye bags and look younger, some celebrities have opted for expensive eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty that has left them looking worse than before. This has been the sad case of Kenny Rogers and Rupert Everret among others. Blepharoplasty is the medical term for ...
Views: 1386 - Why Can't I Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Jared WashEating Too Much Being a strong believer in sound nutrition and always preaching that nutrition is not only how much you eat but when, what, and why? These three words determine if you lose or gain weight. Let’s break them down really quick. When, What, and Why? Eating at certain periods ...
Views: 846 - Hemorrhoid Cream for Eye Bags? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you have eye bags, you’ve probably heard about this old “remedy” that was endorsed by your own mom or grandmother. Go to the nearest drugstore and grab a tube of Preparation H. This hemorrhoid cream will supposedly get rid of puffy eyes fast. No one knows who started ...
Views: 4163 - Silk Tie - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Harish RathiDress for Success: Few clothing accessories denote style and luxury as Silk Ties can. Silk Ties add a special sheen to a man's suit offering both visual interest and personal expression. Other Materials may be used in the manufacturing of ties but silk has a built in cache of expense and ...
Views: 1001 - Beauty Survival Kit - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Ruth HolmgrenPut these items in a small makeup bag in your purse so you always have them handy.If you have to pull an unexpected all nighter you will at least have the essential supplies. * Clear lip gloss or chap stick for soft kissable lips * Dental floss and a toothpick. There's nothing more ...
Views: 1649 - Easy Ways to Eliminate Eye Bags - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHollywood is the home of many glamorous movie stars whom we often remember for their good looks and unique features. But as far as I know, none has been immortalized for eye bags except Peter Lorre. Today’s generation of moviegoers may no longer remember Lorre but the Hungarian actor ...
Views: 1837 - Make Up Tricks for Women 40 yrs Plus - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from Danette HibberdAs we enter our mid-life years, the application and make up tricks for women 40 yrs plus become more necessary. We want to take years off our age as well as ensuring that our appearance portrays the smart, confident, savvy woman that we are. Discover how to use make up tricks to make the most ...
Views: 2733 - Home Remedies for Acne - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from Kathlyn LeeAcne is an annoying skin condition that affects people of every age, gender, and race. Acne is an age old problem that has likely been plaguing people for centuries. There are many products for acne on the market and Americans have been spending more than $100 million each year on over-the ...
Views: 2066 - Alignment in the New Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Shirley KnappALIGNMENT IN THE NEW CONSCIOUSNESS At times it seems as though our lives are a bit challenging, perhaps frustrating, and, even in our darkest times, fearful. You may ask yourself, how do I live a more balanced life? When we have set our goals for truth, and living the life of unconditional ...
Views: 659 - What Everyone Should Know About How Water Effects Hair - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Nadine VisscherHave you ever noticed that wet hair is heavier than dry hair? Why is that? The outer layer of your hair, the cuticle, is made up of tightly over lapping scales for strength and resistance. And then there is the sebum, or the natural oil, that coats the scaly cuticle. Despite these 2 defenses, ...
Views: 1440 - Can I (Should I) Start With Pilates Mat? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonPilates mat workouts account for much of the work done in a Pilates routine for the general public. It’s the most common way for a beginner to get involved into the program, and at the same time, it’s one of the hardest parts of the exercise to fully develop. Pilates exercises are ...
Views: 932 - How To Prevent Getting Wrinkles Before Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Janice Wee1. Avoid the sun or at least use a sunscreen during the day. UV Rays age your skin. Sunning yourself is the surest way to get wrinkles before your time. 2. Quit smoking. Smoking ages you. A smoker has more wrinkles than a non smoker of the same age. Take a look at a heavy smoker in her forties ...
Views: 1082 - How to Look Great from Head to Toe - Handy Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Agnieszka Kochanska-DeinrychFlattering clothes? Great! But are they really ALL you need to look your best? Haven’t you forgotten about your skin? It’s time you took care of it! Here are some tips to help you look fantastic from head to toe! Cleansing routine No, not again! Don’t you ever go to bed with ...
Views: 990 - Nail Myths exposed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThey protect the ends of the fingers and toes from injury. They help you pick up things. They also come in handy when you have an itch that needs to be scratched. Indeed, nails help us perform many tasks but they’re also the subject of many myths and misconceptions. Strange as it ...
Views: 767 - Nail Biting Can Lead to Fungal Infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinPeople who bite their nails are more likely to get a fungal nail infection than those who don’t. This is because nail biters often injure the cuticle or the skin surrounding the nail, creating numerous entry points for harmful fungi to invade the body. New York dermatologists Drs. ...
Views: 3443 - Antioxidants and Antiaging - How do they work? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Brigita FelthamHow do Antioxidants Stop Aging? We often hear antioxidants and antiaging linked together without really knowing how antioxidants work. As people live longer and healthier lives, they want to lessen the effects of aging. Scientists have credited antioxidants as the powerful tool to combat the ...
Views: 767 - How to identify fungal nail infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou see something strange in your nails and you think it might be a fungal infection. Your daughter, next-door neighbor and friendly manicurist believe it is. Still, you’re not sure and spend the whole night thinking about it. Before your hair gets white from worrying, here’s ...
Views: 754 - Nail Salons May Spread Fungal Infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinGetting a manicure or a pedicure is like playing Russian roulette. If you’re not careful, you could end up with a nasty fungal nail infection that could ruin your nails! This warning comes from Dr. Marta J. VanBeek, assistant professor, Department of Dermatology at the University of ...
Views: 1227 - Preventing Fungal Nail Infections - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFungal nail infections are so common that some people may be tempted to ignore them. This is because the condition starts as a small white or yellow spot that slowly spreads throughout the nail. Overlooking this warning sign is a big mistake since the disease carries a lot of risks and treatment ...
Views: 730 - Ugly Nails A Sign of Infection - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDo you have thick, discolored or deformed nails? Is the surrounding skin inflamed and painful? Do your nails smell bad? If you said “yes” to these questions, perhaps you have onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nails that affects 25 to 40 percent of people over the age of 60. ...
Views: 1009 - Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Mindi PicotteIS YOUR SHAMPOO MAKING YOU FAT? As if bad hair days weren’t enough, we can now add weight gain, hormone disruption, and breast cancer to the list of possible side effects associated with parabens – a chemical preservative and common ingredient found in shampoo and other personal care ...
Views: 1580 - Beauty Survival Tips For Summer - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Janice WeeSummer demands a different beauty regime from the rest of the year. If you go to the beach, you need to protect your hair and your skin from the salt from the sea spray and hot sun. Going swimming or for water play in the pool? Chlorine would wreak havoc on hair and skin alike if you don't take ...
Views: 1115 - Nails Reveal Your Character - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt may take weeks, months or even years before you can truly know someone but our ancestors had a shorter way of judging people: they simply looked at their fingernails. If you want to discern a person’s character, then the best place to start is by looking at his or her fingernails, ...
Views: 1086 - "5 Secrets To Using Fashion to Empower Your Personality: What Has Fashion got to do with Empowerment?" - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Asma FayyadImagine that you can wear anything and everything in your wardrobe. In other words imagine having a wardrobe full of clothes and accessories that you would wear no matter what the occasion. It is possible and doable. I have that wardrobe, many of my clients have that and it is not difficult. ...
Views: 1442 - Natural Remedies for Clear Skin - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Thorn MalcolmSo, you have heard that there is nothing that you can do to treat your pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, acne, or acne scars without spending money on Proactiv, Accutane, or Retin-A. Although, Proactiv, Accutane, and Retin-A work for some individuals, they are not the only acne solutions. There ...
Views: 1135 - Best Hair Straighteners and Flat Irons of 2007 - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Dave BrandleyBest Flat Irons and Hair Straighteners of 2007 CurlytoStraight.com announces the very best 2007 hair straighteners. The criteria that was used to decide this "Best Of" list are; user feed back, reliability, customer support and product features. This review doesn't go over each of the ...
Views: 3547 - People’s Basic Spiritual Qualities and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from abraham adarPeople’s basic spiritual qualities and weaknesses This chapter serves to raise our awareness of people's qualities and problems. For this purpose, we shall examine and specify the consequences of two basic qualities: one in the mental-creative (intellectual) domain and the other in the moral ...
Views: 1882 - Acne - Pimples - Cysts - Whiteheads Blackheads - What Dermatologists & Skincare Companies Won't Tell - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Angela PurcellPeople are bombarded with messages implying that they need to use costly skincare products and prescriptions to cure their acne. The simple truth is: Curing acne requires very simple steps and inexpensive products. My clients and I have tested these principals, and the theory holds true. Of ...
Views: 1415 - Gift Package - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from peter razorThe requirements of the men and women to satisfy by different manufacturers for perfume are comprehensive of diverse product. The product fetches is good demand for men and women for daily basis. Brand products are designed specifically to provide freshness, sexiness and coolness to men and ...
Views: 898 - How To Get Rid Of Acne - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Martin MölstedScientists have spent years researching treatments for acne, and now have found solutions that get rid of acne quickly and easily. This article contains information for not just about prescription medications, medical treatments or laser treatment to get rid of acne, but homemade remedies as ...
Views: 887 - Journey from Interior to Exterior - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Ihab KharmaHow a couple becomes a family and another human being takes charge of their lives, the journey begins from conception. Today, when we not only can ensure sex without pregnancy, but pregnancy without sex, we have to reformulate every aspect of our thinking as our foundation of the most basic ...
Views: 730 - I’m a Guy - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Ihab KharmaEmbarrassment, teasing, social trauma are associated with this condition. Gynecomastia or male breast enlargement is a common condition today in men. Male breast surgery, breast reduction, chest contouring are some of the plastic surgeries performed for this condition. Liposuction could also be ...
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