by Joanne Henning Tedesco — UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health has released a new analysis of the ingredients in lipstick and lipgloss that may cause you to think twice before using these products. Researchers found that you may be adding a bit more than a touch of color or gloss. They tested 32 commonly […]
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How to stop oily skin forever
April 14, 2013
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by Linda Leibl — Are you older than 30 and still frustrated with oily skin? You probably thought you would have outgrown it by now. More than half of my new clients have oily skin and are quite unhappy about it. They have an oily complexion by noon, their makeup needs to be reapplied by […]
Put your best face forward
January 31, 2013
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by Sherry Anshara — What does it mean to put your best face forward? It means to begin truly seeing the greatness of yourself and the great face you have. The fact is, this is your only face, so you are always putting your best face forward. Yours is the face you chose for this […]
Beauty starts in your mind
September 5, 2012
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by Johnny G — Isn’t it odd how we are often critical of ourselves? We worry about what other people think of our appearance, our possessions and our behavior. What we probably do not realize is that most of the time, the other people we are concerned about impressing are just as worried about what […]
Your face is the perfect canvas
February 28, 2012
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by Linda L. Leibl — For those of us who want to look our very best, having flawless makeup to create a more beautiful and natural-looking face is job one. We all start with a basic “blank canvas,” and learning the techniques to build from there can enhance our beauty exponentially. I assure you that […]
Makeup can be a toxic brew
February 27, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — The average woman applies 515 chemicals to her face each day — makeup, perfumes, lotions, mascara and other beauty products — and these can make her sick, according to a British study. Here are the average number of ingredients the study found in various products: Perfumes: 250 ingredients Lipstick: 33 Body […]
If your skin had a voice
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — You watch your diet. You exercise. You try to lead a healthy life. But do you protect your skin? Many people tend to ignore the largest organ they possess. The function of the human skin is amazing — it is our first protection against viruses, bacteria, pathogens, chemicals and liquids. […]
Modern women look to natural beauty traditions
February 26, 2012
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by Purvi Desai — Have you ever asked a woman the secret of her radiant skin? I have asked that question many times over and received similar answers from women who say they have a positive attitude, eat only natural and fresh food, hydrate well and, most importantly, follow a daily beauty and skin care […]
June 11, 2013
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