Cosmetics Articles

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 22nd July 2006 @ 1:58 PM

It sure seems like nearly every quality women's perfume comes from France, which has been the center of the fragrance industry for over 300 years. The actual beginnings of using fragrance have different origin though. History shows us that it is actually Egypt that birthed the use of fragrances with them being used in rituals, as incense, and in lotions and ointments as far back as 3500 years ago, a few hundred years after that the women of Egypt were using certain scents for their c... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Gregg Hall @ Saturday, 22nd July 2006 @ 1:00 PM

Our olfactory senses are there for a reason, partly for survival. It has long been known that there are certain scents and fragrances that can be used by a woman to elicit an amorous response from a man. Which of these scents are the best and how can they be used to get the effect you are seeking? While there is no standard answer as to exactly what works for everyone it has long been known that mixtures of certain fruits and flower scents offer the best results which is why the French ha... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Ray La Foy @ Wednesday, 21st June 2006 @ 8:16 PM

Beauty may be only skin deep. It might be in the eye of the beholder. But, for most ordinary women, that beauty needs a little help to shine. This is where good makeup products can come in. By enhancing features that stand out, and de-emphasizing flaws or imperfections, a good makeup collection can really help almost any woman look and feel better. When makeup is necessary (as it is for most of us), there are a few things a woman’s collection shouldn’t be without. They include: * ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Fame Ahmed @ Sunday, 28th May 2006 @ 5:59 AM

When it comes to nutrition, there is no better reason to use a supplement than just that; nutrition. Nowadays, there is even more reason to use supplements as an antiaging nutritional supplement not only takes care of supplementing your nutrition, but it also aids in antiaging benefits. You can’t expect to look ten years younger with these supplements, but you can expect to feel more confident, keep a fresher look, and feel healthier too. Too many times do we hear products that claim to work mir... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Lorna O'Malley @ Friday, 5th May 2006 @ 12:57 AM

8 Steps to a Natural Youthful Complexion Do you long for that fresh, dewy, glow of youth? Pure, clean, baby soft skin? A natural and healthy complexion? Well look no further. The following steps could help you achieve the goddess like beauty you’ve always wanted! 1 – DIET. Yes – you are what you eat! It is true. The less junk that you eat, and the more clean foods that you eat, the better your skin will appear. Eat fresh fruits, veggies and salads, … particularly those rich... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Lorna O'Malley @ Saturday, 29th April 2006 @ 5:56 AM

How to be prepared on a night out, without taking your handbag! In this article I shall tell you everything that a girl needs to know to be prepared on a night out. Going out to dinner is fine. You can take your handbag and you generally know what you might need - money, keys, phone - and you often know where the night is headed. Well, going out for a nice meal is one thing, but attending a gig, club or party is quite another. Here is where I shall tell you the things that you might ne... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Ken Black @ Saturday, 22nd April 2006 @ 4:57 AM

Idebenone (pronounced eedy-be-known), a super antioxidant, is now being used in select anti-aging skin care products. That's good news for you if you need to get rid of some extra wrinkles that none of us can avoid as we grow older. While idebenone has been known for a long time as a pharmaceutical agent, it has arrived to the realm of skin care only recently. In fact, some skin care companies claim it as a new, cutting-edge discovery. But, can it really benefit your skin? more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Ken Black @ Thursday, 13th April 2006 @ 2:56 AM

Natural skin care is the buzz word in today’s world – at least, when it comes to wrinkles. With the popularity of Botox when it first hit the market, companies were eagerly trying to replicate the results without turning it into a medical procedure. Well, there are plenty of products that have been developed with all natural ingredients, designed specifically for aging skin. As a quick summary, sun exposure, smoking and the natural aging process all contribute to your ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Carlo Morelli @ Thursday, 6th April 2006 @ 3:03 AM

“If it can be done naturally, why go for artificial means” - this is the basic premise on which ‘organic skin care’ works. Organic skin care is the most natural way of ‘skin care’. In fact, organic skin care was certainly the first kind to be used by man when it first woke-up to the needs of his skin. Organic skin care is not only friendlier to skin, but also less expensive. If applied in the right way, organic skin care can prevent the occurrence of a lot of skin disorders and can help keep you... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Carlo Morelli @ Thursday, 6th April 2006 @ 3:03 AM

Skin care is not a new topic; it has been around since ancient times, when herbal skin care was probably the only way to take care of skin. However, modern skin care has transformed in a big way. Traditional herbal skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin care regimens. The herbal skin care recipes which once used to be common place are in disuse today, and even unknown to the mainstream population. The transformation from herbal skin care to synthetic can b... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Ken Black @ Thursday, 30th March 2006 @ 4:02 PM

As a person ages, skin care takes on a whole new design. Now, we’re suddenly concerned about fighting wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet, among others. Skin starts to lose the elasticity it once had. The inner layer of skin starts to thin, and fat cells underneath the skin begin to diminish. Wounds are slower to heal, because the skin’s ability to repair itself begins to slow down. Additional factors cause the skin to wrinkle and wear out, as well. Excessive exposure to sunlight causes ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Saturday, 4th March 2006 @ 5:20 AM

Everyone have the same quantity of melanocytes that are cells producing melanin. People with darker skin tone produce more melanin into the skin compared to those with fairer skin. Releasing melanin is the body’s reaction to exposure to the sun's ultra violet rays. The use of sunscreen products helps protects the skin from the ultra violet rays of the sun, keeping melanin production at a minimum. 1. Skin Lightening Ingredients: Hydroquinone Hydroquinone is powerful in ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Thursday, 2nd March 2006 @ 9:19 AM

They flake. They peel. They crack. They hurt. In addition, they are about as kissable as sandpaper. Nobody wants chapped lips. But cold, dry, or windy conditions or just some bad luck in the genes department can definitely dry out and roughen up that tender and sensitive section of your face. Hence, using lip balm regularly is the best way to keep lips moist and prevent chapped lips. All lip balms, no matter what their ingredients, are, basically, a way to replace or add to the normal, moisture-... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Wednesday, 22nd February 2006 @ 11:52 PM

Nowadays, there are a lot of options available towards getting that youthful glow for your skin. From the most complicated of plastic surgeries, to a simple face lift or chemical peel - there are about a hundred options that one can choose from to remove dead skin cells and get rid of that old, wrinkled look to give your spirits a lift and your morale a boost. 1. Skin Damage When we go out and get exposed to sunlight, the outer layer of our skin gets damaged and dead skin cells re... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Wednesday, 22nd February 2006 @ 11:26 PM

Body lotions come in many different combinations of herbs, natural products derived from fruits, plant leaves or seeds. They work in so many ways, such as healing dry skin, improving skin’s texture, nourishing and replenishing skin’s lost natural oils as well as it restores the radiance of the skin. I. Natural Ingredients: 1. Shea butter Derived from the fruit kernels of the shea nut tree, it has remarkable healing and softening abilities. Studies show that shea butter has... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Wednesday, 22nd February 2006 @ 9:03 PM

Dry skin, or xerosis, is a skin type usually marked by firm texture and parched skin. This type is especially noticeable during winter, when one turns to indoor heaters due to the cold weather and dry air or low humidity. Signs of dry skin usually appear as pink spots on the face, arms and legs. These small spots can grow into painful patches that later flake and become itchy if left untreated. The shin and the abdomen, particularly the sides, are also frequent dry spots. Eczema and other types ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Wednesday, 22nd February 2006 @ 8:36 PM

Enrich your bath with accessories and be ready to not only wash, but exfoliate the skin. Today, taking a bath or shower does not stop at merely getting clean, but also includes special skin treatments like moisturizing, cleaning, and so on. 1. Tools You'll Want To Consider For The Ultimate Body Wash: - Bath brush A body wash applied with a brush can help exfoliate the skin. - Back brush Has a long handle to scrub areas that are hard to reach. - Spongesmore...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Saturday, 18th February 2006 @ 7:02 PM

One of the ugly setbacks of pushing through the years has been the skin aging. Whoever wants to suffer looking at those ugly wrinkles appear one by one as the process of aging occurs? People come across with free radicals every day, in the foods eaten, in drinks, drugs taken in, even in the air; indeed, it turns out to be more and more evident as each day passes that aging is beginning to occur in people as early as in their twenties. 1. Benefits Of Anti Aging Cream Who does not... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Saturday, 11th February 2006 @ 4:05 PM

Costume wigs are more than just simple hairpieces. They can be reminiscent of a period in history, or of an character's attitude, behavior, and secrets; and should go with the actor's or costume wearer's appearance. In film and theater productions, entire teams are assembled and devoted o making costume wigs. They are considered to be experts in history, make-up, and psychology. Costume wig makers wear even more thinking hats than those who wear their creations. Indeed, movies, pl... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Morris @ Thursday, 9th February 2006 @ 8:04 AM

A lot of people nowadays are getting more intrigued by the allure of human hair wigs as compared with synthetic hair. And even if human hair wigs are a lot more costly than the synthetic variety, people still go for these due to their uncomprimising ability to look - and feel - realistic. 1. Feel The Difference So what exactly is the difference between human hair wigs from synthetic hair? For starters, synthetic hair is just made out of extremely fine plastic filaments where its s... more...