Hot, wet action is what you’re after (as ever). But don’t just slap some water from the sink across your cheeks and start scraping. Shaving takes time. It’s a process—one that’s better left unrushed. Start with a warm shower. (You can shower while you shave, but why combine two of the most private, reflective periods of your day?) Read the rest of this entry →
There’s something to be said for a woman’s touch—and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how violent and corrective these can be. Facials are great for cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions (that is, removing pore buildup with manual manipulations). Read the rest of this entry →
For centuries, people have learned to use the magic energy of crystal to heal. Crystal is believed to the natural healing stone. Read the rest of this entry →
It’s a time-honored sensual ritual: the smell of cleanser. The sound of splashing. The feel of a clean, dry towel. Was it ever as simple as soap and water? Clearly, renaissance woman who washed their faces in their own urine didn’t think so. How and with what you cleanse your skin depends on your skin type. Read the rest of this entry →
We age. Our circulatory system pumps more slowly, bring less blood to our skin and causing dehydration. We make fewer new cells, and the cells we do create lose their ability to adhere to one another. Melanocytes, which control pigmentation, become fewer and work less efficiently: we get blotchy or lose color. Collagen production slows down, making our skin less elastic. And that’s just the natural aging process. Read the rest of this entry →
Eyelashes may have the practical purpose of keeping debris out of our eyes, by we have invested them with much deeper meaning. We hold our lashes in such reverence that we bat them for attention, and even make wishes on them when they fall out. Still, most of us have complaints. Read the rest of this entry →
Marblene dietrich sculpted her smoldering glance by lighting a match under a saucer to make carbon, which above her lashes and faded away toward the outside of her eyebrow. Read the rest of this entry →
A makeup wardrobe is not like clothing wardrobe, which is built up over time. Makeup not only gets old fast, But technology changes our options faster than many of us change our lip color. Read the rest of this entry →
We’re drawn to bask in the sun’s glow, and it’s killing us. Our skin is the battleground. Five hundred people had malignant melanoma. Today, one in thirty-six does. Read the rest of this entry →
“Don’t give me any of your lip,” we might say when someone’s putting on an attitude we don’t appreciate. Attitude is, after all, what lips are all about. They can bbe pale and innocent or pouty and seductive, and with the right lipstick, you’re in the driver’s seat. Suffice it to say, we like our lips moist and plump, and sometimes we like them red. Texture. It’s as important as color. Read the rest of this entry →
It says women increase their chance to marry a millionaire if they wear a pair of high heels. Men love women wearing high heels. A pair of sexy high heels not only attracts men’ attention, but also gives the jealous look on your competitors’ eyes.
Ultraviolet rays cause our skin to burn and age. Both UVA and UVB rays penetrate the epidermis and trigger melanin production. Most sunscreens provide protection from UVB, which tends to vary in intensity according to season, altitude, and time of day. UVA rays (”aging rays“) are more constant and harder to protect against. They can burn through windows and loose-knit clothing to penetrate to the dermis, or second layer of the skin, and affect collagen production. Read the rest of this entry →
Active moisture.
An increasing number of moisturizers now come with active ingredients, such as AHAs and sunscreens. A few general rules: AHAs are said to improve the smoothness and appearance of your skin. A dermatologist can prescribe higher doses than you will be able to find in over-the-counter lotions. The downside to AHAs? They can be irritating to sensitive or dry skin. And they often smell funny. Read the rest of this entry →
Sensitivity can be a problem in skins of varying degrees of dryness and oiliness. A sensitive skin will produce a smarting, tingling or burning sensation if certain substances are applied to it; it will have a high colour and broken veins. Suitable cleansers, toners, moisturizers, etc. can be used to improve the condition. Read the rest of this entry →
Acne is usually a temporary condition caused by an upset to the hormones, resulting in an overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous glands. The skin attracts grime and dirt to its greasy surface, pores become blocked and infections take hold, causing blackheads and inflamed spots. Read the rest of this entry →
Eczema is the name given to a number of similar skin conditions, usually characterized by excessive dryness and tightness of the skin. Sometimes it leads to the skin cracking, bleeding or weeping, normally accompanied by itchiness. The causes of eczema are numerous. Sometimes it seems to be an inherited tendency. Read the rest of this entry →
Our mothers may as well have been casting their faces in cement. Masks went on thick and cold, and dried hard and fast. Today’s masks can be wet or dry, and treat a range of oils. Read the rest of this entry →
Moisturizers do not moisturize. They smooth and soften your skin by creating a barrier that replaces natural oils and locks in moisture absorbed by washing. They can also sometimes provide relief from itchy, irritated skin. Read the rest of this entry →
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