By Victoria Ries
There's nothing quite like the scent of a clean-smelling man to fill the senses and lift the spirits of those around him. Whether the scents he prefers are light or heavy, or somewhere in between; woodsy, earthy, spicy or musky, some of the best men's colognes work with a man's chemistry and may smell slightly different on each person. Lacoste Essential has a patented timed-release...
By Lea WhiteFeather
You may have tried wearing creme eyeshadow in the past only to stop using it as you didn't like how it creased on your eyelids or didn't last very long over the course of the day. Keep the techniques outlined here in mind if you are wondering how others have managed to pull creme eyeshadow off. You will soon discover how you can enhance your eyes effectively with creme eyeshadow as long...
By Serena Makofsky
For a fresh yet sophisticated look, French manicures have the upper hand. They make nails look groomed and glossy without adding too much flash. They complement work attire but are glam enough for a night on the town. With a little practice and a steady hand, you can learn to do your own French manicures. Remove any traces of old nail polish. Clean your nails and trim them. French manicures...
By Carrie Ellis
Getting a good tan is a high priority for people for a variety of reasons. Many people feel more confident with a golden glow, and often a tan can make you look slimmer and fitter. However, it can be time-consuming and dangerous to lay out in the sun for the hours it takes to get a tan naturally. Many people prefer to tan in sunbeds where they feel that they can control their exposure and get a...
By Jonae Fredericks
Natural glycolic acid can be derived from white cane sugar, and has been noted for its ability to reduce the build of dead skin cells, stimulate the production of collagen, improve the texture of the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and acne scars. Mixing the white cane sugar with lime juice will enhance the acidic properties in the sugar, making it the perfect natural base for a...
By David Lessem
Razor bumps occur in the hair follicles themselves. When the razor cuts your hairs very close, it can cut them at a sharp angle inside the follicles. This can cause the hairs to not properly grow out of the follicles, or to grow into nearby follicles, both of which irritate the follicles and cause inflammations. Since people who get razor bumps tend to get them every time they shave, the key is...
By Alicia Bodine
If you have a favorite scent or favorite combination of scents, you may want to take up perfume making. It is something you can do at home and it doesn't cost that much to create your own scent. You can experiment with many different scents until you find one that suits you. You can then make some for your friends. You can even get together and have a perfume making party. Lay out some...
By Jonae Fredericks
If you are looking for a creative way to save money and introduce healthier products into your household, you may want to consider making your own hair shampoo and conditioner. Instead of purchasing store-bought items that can cost a lot, and may contain chemicals with potential health risks, you can develop your own shampoos and conditioners that offer the same benefits of the big-name brands....
By Sabah Karimi
Stretch marks occur when the skin has been stretched beyond its natural point of elasticity and skin cells cannot grow fast enough to keep up with the change. The cells become torn and turn into scar tissue, leaving behind unattractive striations that can be red, white or even a light purple. Stretch marks can be removed via cosmetic surgery, but there are several natural remedies that can reduce ...
By Serena Makofsky
While some women are fleeing to the plastic surgeon or the dermatologist to get stretch marks removed, others have found some easy and more affordable techniques to remove stretch marks at home. Some of these methods have mixed results, due to the variance of genetics and overall skin health, but many people report that, with regular treatment at home, they have reduced or removed their stretch...
By Grace Covelli
Since the days the ancient Egyptians walked the earth, makeup has been used. Now, you'll find beautifully made-up faces on the covers of magazines. Makeup application has become an art, and when it comes to eye shadow, it's helpful if you know what colors work best with your eye color. Below is a list of eye shadow colors that look good with blue eyes. Beautiful blue eyes are alluring,...