Cosmetics Articles

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 7:07 PM

With its aisles and aisles of colored vials, the world of perfume can perplex someone who does not know her way around. As daunting as exploring perfumes and fragrances may seem, any newcomer can pick up a basic knowledge of the taxonomy of perfumes, which will help her choose the one that best suits her. Traditionally each and every perfume is put into to a specific group or family. These families all more or less reduce to six different categories of fragrance, floral or sweet, sporty o... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 7:00 PM

Have you ever taken a stroll through a flower garden and been overwhelmed by the pleasing array of floral smells? The gentle weight of nature's aroma can lighten our moods and makes even the sunniest day brighter. The power of flowers' aromas is not lost on the designers of perfumes and fragrances. Actually, flowers make up a major source for perfume manufacturers. While perfumes can be made from many different substances, like fruits, herbs, trees, grasses, tobacco and chocolat... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Kadence Buchanan @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 10:37 AM

It is not considered a sign anymore to admit that there is at least one feature you would change if you were not afraid or if you had the necessary budget available. The "problem" of a weak chin or a funny nose to ears that stick out and breasts that are too small, can lead people from all around the world to visit their local or foreign cosmetic surgeons' offices and ask their professional opinion in redesigning their features in accordance to their ideal representation of themselv... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Karishma Roy @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 3:18 PM

Smearing essence was a representation of affluence and royalty during the Renaissance era. The legend is equivalently applicable for the branded body mists, today. The moods of the varied aesthetic minds meet in harmony with the perfumers. Perfumers have ample know how about the distinguished scent extracts, fragrances alone and in combinations. Thus, an alley of fragrant picks. Perfumes are classified and named variedly. The concentration of the aromatic compounds or odorants di... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Margaret Tan @ Wednesday, 27th September 2006 @ 5:35 PM

Makeup is a skilled art when you use a host of cosmetics like paints, powders and lacquers to provide a desired and meaningful appearance. It is also compared to the fine art of painting, when you project cosmetics as your paints and your beautiful face as a canvas! In fact, they are considered as skilled person who knows every trick and secrets of successful makeup. Makeup experts also know all the finer techniques and minute details that can give your face a wonderful appearance. Exper... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Margaret Tan @ Wednesday, 27th September 2006 @ 5:35 PM

Mineral cosmetics are the entirely new breed of cosmetics that defy your imagination and senses! They are new and revolutionary, natural and safe on your body! These are the new generation skin cosmetics preparations that have caught the attention of millions of people, who are desperately looking for a set of cosmetics, which is harmless and beneficial. Mineral cosmetics are also creating new and snazzy trends in the world of cosmetics, with its immense appeal and great ingredients. These wonde... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Margaret Tan @ Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 12:19 PM

Perhaps Mary Kay Cosmetics is one of the foremost names in color cosmetics, from the house of the legendary Mary Kay, a highly regarded beauty care expert. The company has a world wide operation base and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas. Ever wondered why Mary Kay Cosmetics is enthused about its worldwide business operations? Mary Kay cosmetics are not just an ordinary cosmetics manufacturing company, unlike many of other bigger brand names. On the other hand, it ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Adam Henley @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 11:13 PM

There are many products on the market today that deal with the aging of the human body. Many of these products are cosmetic in nature. These cosmetic or temporary solutions include the dying of the hair or the wearing of makeup to smooth over those facial features associated with age. However, the fight against the natural aging process needs to go deeper than just addressing the symptoms of aging. The obvious level of treatment is the human skin which shows the effects of aging. These e... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Bratis Peralta @ Thursday, 7th September 2006 @ 6:21 PM

In the cosmetic industry, the term "clinically proven" is often more marketing hype than science. Typically, the phrase means that at least ONE component of the cosmetic product has been shown, in one study or another, to have had some biological action, such as helping wounds heal faster by stimulating cell division. That the product has been demonstrated by a well-controlled, independent clinical study to have significant effects in skin, however, is not always the case. As the... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Stefani Partin @ Saturday, 2nd September 2006 @ 3:21 PM

There are a lot of women today who are discouraged from wearing makeup because of their skin condition. For some women, using makeup gives them problems such as clogged pores and acne. For those that experience these types of skin conditions try using mineral makeup. You can use mineral makeup with all types of skin. It is also suggested for those people who have rosacea and acne. Some don't wear makeup because they don't like they way that it feels. Well mineral makeup has bot... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Bratis Peralta @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 3:22 AM

Q: I exercise outdoors every day, but seem to be getting wrinkles faster than my friends. What causes Wrinkles Brat? A: As a guideline, wrinkles first appear around the yes and lips, but the aging process is a bit different for every person. There are about 1 million theories about aging, but I subscribe to the following: 1. Genetic aging 2. Environmental Aging (Sun, smoke and climatic) 3. Hormonal aging, which is obviously a very individual type of aging Preventing wr... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Bill Urell @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 9:00 AM

For most women their fragrance is a distinct part of their own personality. They choose a perfume that reflects how they see themselves. It may be a hint of the outdoors or a special blend of wildflowers. Designer perfume offers women many choices in the fragrance department. There are so many different types of designer perfume available that it can be difficult for a woman to choose just one. You might spot a celebrity on television or in the pages of a magazine selling their own fragra... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Thursday, 24th August 2006 @ 2:33 PM

Are you ever afflicted by the weather? Whether we like it or not, the temperature and humidity have a large effect on our skin. Okay, you perhaps already knew this, but many people don't. Some individuals actually believe that it solely has to do with what you consume. If this was your train of thought, think again. There are in fact a number of factors that affect our appearance. Diet, sleep and climate are three of the big ones. One of the more common skin dilemmas that many of us grapple... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Thursday, 24th August 2006 @ 2:31 PM

Doesn't life move quickly? I swear I was in high school just a few months back. It just all seems so recent. Yet in reality I've already received a notice in the mail regarding a ten year reunion. Yikes, where do the years go! Well, one thing I have noticed as I've aged is that each year seems to fly by faster than the last. Suddenly we start losing our hair, or getting hair where we never wanted it. This is the circle of life if I'm not mistaken. Even though the process can... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Friday, 11th August 2006 @ 8:45 AM

So, we presently know that aging has gone fully out of style. What is the deal here? I thought that with age came maturity and respect. Presently though these days people are treated like they have the plague or something. Well, I should probably be more specific. This contemporary craze essentially concerns the softer sex, but is having some bearing on men lately. Hence the recent plethora of skin care lines for him. Regardless of this inevitable affliction, most individuals getting up in the y... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Friday, 11th August 2006 @ 4:46 AM

What cosmetics do you use? I'm talking to all the men and women out there. You men know that you use some kind of skin care regimes. Regardless of how manly you thought you were, I'll bet you pull out the fancy aftershave or moisturizer with SPF 15 once in a while. This is not a awful thing. Heck, I think all human beings ought to spend a little more time on themselves and a tad less on their vehicle. If you take a look around, you'll notice that a lot of men look rough and old, w... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Thursday, 10th August 2006 @ 10:07 PM

Surely, you have heard the popular phrase, "Stop and smell the roses", typically this means you should take it easy, slow down, and enjoy the pleasures in life before they pass you by. When you are walking through a flower garden or someone gives you a beautiful bouquet of flowers, what is the first thing you do? Unconsciously without even being aware of it, you smell them. Many of us love the smell of flowers and when we purchase our own flowers, we do so because we enjoy the smell. Thi... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Thursday, 10th August 2006 @ 6:16 PM

When thinking of your favorite fragrances, have you ever wondered exactly how they are categorized? Tradition states that every fragrance belongs to one specific group or family. Even though they have different names, there are six basic categories of perfumes. The categories are: Sweet or Floral Clean or Sporty Natural or Green Oils and Musks Woody and Chypre Spicy and Oriental Many people often find and stick with one specific fragrance, but others like to mix it u... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 8:30 AM

Almost everything made today includes some kind of fragrance. It is in soaps, cleaning products, laundry detergent, deodorants, and more. I could list a lot more but then all we would have would be a list. We utilize perfume for air freshener, on our own bodies and on the bodies of our pets. The problem with all of this is that the proliferation of all of these chemicals could be contributing to making you feel ill. The use of fragrances is nothing new, they have been used for centuries d... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 10:47 PM

Perfumes and colognes as well as other scented products have been used for centuries to trigger responses in our body from our acute sense of smell which is the strongest of our senses. They are not made one for women and the other for men, rather the difference is in intensity with perfumes having the strongest and long lasting scent and colognes being less strong and of shorter duration. Any discussion of perfume leads one to the capitol of the modern fragrance industry which of course ... more...