By Timothy Sexton
Irritating razor burn can often be avoided before the fact by doing things like changing dull blades or switching from an electric razor to a non-electric type. If these kinds of changes don't help or can't be made, then it becomes a question of dealing with the effects of the discomfort afterward. Aloe vera is an ingredient found in a vast array of skin moisturizers. Many women already...
By Sabrina Ashley
Cocoa butter is often suggested as a way to get rid of stretch marks. Stretch marks are harmless and cause no health problems, but they are unsightly to many people. Although these marks fade in time, some people want to accelerate their disappearance. While a recent study in Lebanon showed that cocoa butter did not help with stretch marks, cocoa butter has a long history as a folk remedy. There...
By Jay Wren
Flat irons are quickly attaining the popularity that curling irons have had for years. Women with curly hair finally have a quick, effective way to straighten it without using chemical relaxers, or spending hours with a flat brush and hairdryer. Like curling irons, flat irons take some practice to become proficient with, and there are several tricks and tips you should know to both keep your hair ...
By Danita Fausek
Making your own perfume allows you to specially mix a scent that, when mixed with your body chemistry, creates that unique fragrance that will be only yours. Thousands of women won't be wearing it, only you. There are a number of ways to make your own perfume. However, once you find the way best suited to your lifestyle, and a formula that works for you, you'll never again buy that...
By N/A
Each eye shape has tricks and makeup techniques that can enhance the shape and beauty of the eye. Women that have deep set eyes can have a harder time applying eye shadow because their eyes are set so deep into their sockets. Sometimes it is hard to see the eye shadow unless one is looking down. This is frustrating when you want to show off a beautiful eye shadow color. But with these makeup...
By Nannette Richford
Choosing a perfume fragrance that reflects your personality and lifestyle may seem a bit overwhelming when you view the thousands of fragrance choices available in department stores, outlets and boutiques. What smells wonderful from the bottle may change when applied to your skin, leaving you wondering why you chose it in the first place. By following a few simple guidelines, you can choose...
By Alicia Bodine
Making your own bar soap has many benefits. First, you know all the ingredients, so you can be sure that you are only using all-natural products on your body. Second, you can make several bars at once and save money by not having to buy expensive bar soaps in the grocery store. Measure out 16 ounces of olive oil and pour it in a pot. Heat the olive oil to 125 degrees. You will want to purchase a ...
By Nannette Richford
With a few simple ingredients, you can create a luxurious bubble bath that is rich and creamy and costs a fraction of the price of fancy commercial products. As handmade gifts, bubble bath is sure to be appreciated, especially if you add fragrance with the user in mind. With a few drops of essential oils, homemade bubble bath provides the benefits of aromatherapy as well. Mix up a batch designed...
By Barb Nefer
When you get a tan from the sun, you're stuck with it until it naturally fades. When you tan yourself with a self-applied product, however, you can remove it if you don't like the results or if you simply get tired of it. These steps tell you how. Exfoliate your skin. Try using a loofah sponge in a hot bath. If the loofah alone is not effective, add an exfoliating body scrub. Exfoliation ...
By Deborah Holterman
Common warts form on the skin as a result of a virus in the body. While a healthy immune system should eventually make warts disappear on their own, the key word is "eventually." Warts are very stubborn and will not go away for months or even years. To get rid of warts sooner, try soaking them in apple cider vinegar. It's unknown whether the application of apple cider vinegar works...
By Nellie Day
According to the University of Maryland's Environmental Safety department, there are six exercises that can keep your neck strong, its muscles flexible and your shoulders tension free. There are three head-tilting exercises that help your neck. You can tilt your head slowly from front to back, holding it for a few seconds in each direction. You can tilt it slowly from side to side, also...