Handmade Soap Facts

How many people know what soap really is? Several of the cleansing bars that you buy at the store, for example, are detergents-and not soaps at all. They are called syndet bars, or synthetic detergent bars. They are made from synthesized chemicals and are usually much harsher than... Read More

The Eyes Have It

Did you know Leonardo da Vinci sketched and described several forms of contact lenses in 1508, and in 1632 Rene Descartes suggested the possibility of a corneal contact lens? Civilization has come a long way from these early ideas to the high-tech advancements we have to care for our eyes... Read More

Eye Spy - In Search of a Greater Lash

Shopping for mascara can be an "eye opening" experience. Who knew there were so many formulas to choose from? Thickening, lengthening, volumizing, maximizing and separating, only to name a few; it's no wonder a tube of "Maybelline Great Lash" is being sold somewhere in the world every 1.5... Read More

Living Water

A wellness of beauty for mind, body & spiritby Cathy Gatson "When the well is dry, then we know the worth of water", unfortunately manyof us take it for granted. The significance of water is so much deeper than drinking 8 to 10 glasses perday. Although vitally important; water quenches... Read More

No Flab With That Blouse is So Necessary

A guide to toning up flabby arms by Cathy GatsonWith Spring in the air and Summer just around the corner?it will soon be time to "change clothes and go"?sleeveless. If you've been shopping lately, you may have noticed many of the blouses, tops and dresses for Spring/Summer are... Read More

Deep Vein Thrombosis...an In Flight Risk

DVT?an in flight riskby Cathy Gatson Planning to do some long distance traveling this summer be it train, plane or automobile?here is some important information to pack with you to avoid this trip from being your last leg. WHAT IS IT?DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot that... Read More

What Are Pigtails?

There really isn't a huge debate on this subject, but there are some differences of opinion. This article looks at some of the differing opinions related to pigtails hairstyle definition, attempts to find some middle ground (perhaps unsuccessfully), and closes with this author's own definition and description of the ideal... Read More

Beauty Sleep - Is It A Dream?

As women we know that a lack of sleep leaves us irritable; however most of us are unaware of the damage it may be doing to our skin? Besides being an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, getting 8 hours of sleep per night helps improve the texture and the... Read More

7 Steps to Great Makeup

1. Avoid wearing too muchMakeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too much of anything such as:1. Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin... Read More

Plastic Surgey: The New Beauty Norm?

This is a good topic to discuss especially now since the popularity of all the make-over shows. I have always been curious as to why people, mostly women, have this idea that they are expected to look a certain way in order to "fit in" with society.We all would like... Read More

Washingtonian
A Sephora-Like Beauty Hub For Women of Color is Coming to Dupont Circle
Washingtonian
When Kimberly Smith and Amaya Smith talk about why they started their respective businesses, they both tend to use the same key word: frustration. Kimberly Smith is the founder of Marjani Beauty, an online retailer that sells a curated selection of ...

Boing Boing (blog)
What is beauty? A new explainer video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Boing Boing (blog)
Why did early humans form their tools into teardrop shapes? Why do so many human-made things have proportions that match the Golden Ratio? Why is symmetry appealing? Why is human made abstract art preferred over procedurally generated art?

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HarpersBAZAAR.com
Stop What You're Doing: Neiman Marcus Is Having a Major Beauty Sale
HarpersBAZAAR.com
Courtesy of Brands. These are the 20 creams, serums, gift sets, and makeup items our editors are buying from the October 2018 Neiman Marcus Beauty Sale—for 20 percent off, of course. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. 1 Luminous Silk Foundation.

Glossy
Confessions of a clean beauty brand founder: 'If you have great products, you don't have to do fake reviews'
Glossy
With the market for clean, green, organic and natural beauty expected to grow to over $21 billion by 2024, it seems every brand and retailer is figuring out how to carve out market share. And though the industry prides itself on transparency, many are ...

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NewBeauty Magazine (blog)
Sephora's Holiday Sale Is Starting Earlier Than Ever This Year
NewBeauty Magazine (blog)
As the temperature continues to drop, the holiday season is fast approaching. For beauty lovers, that means it's almost time for the highly anticipated Beauty Insider holiday sale at Sephora. This annual event is expected to take place as early as this ...

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Go Inside Celebrity Makeup Artist Vincent Oquendo's Dreamy Beauty Stash
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The only thing brighter and more fun than Vincent Oquendo's makeup portfolio is the man himself. His work on all our favorite It-girls like Elsa Hosk, Bella Hadid, Lily Collins, and Hailey Baldwin is always flawless yet achievable, and his mix of ...

Sally Beauty Transforms Loyalty Program and Unveils Sally Beauty Rewards
Associated Press (press release) (blog)
DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 23, 2018--Beloved by beauty professionals, stylish consumers and DIY hair care experts, Sally Beauty energizes shopping passion through an exciting new loyalty program, Sally Beauty Rewards. After running ...
What The Crystal Ball Gazers Advise? – Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH), Dana Incorporated (DAN)Post Analyst

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WWD
Vegan Makeup: The Latest Millennial Beauty Fixation
WWD
Vegan makeup — once a niche subcategory relegated to health food stores — has dropped its crunchy persona and entered the mainstream beauty fold. As consumers — particularly health-conscious Millennials and Gen Z — increasingly shop for products ...

NewBeauty Magazine (blog)
We're Calling It: G-Beauty Is the Next Big Thing in Skin Care
NewBeauty Magazine (blog)
After exploring, examining and testing what she describes as “a ton of options,” the spa selected German-based brand Medical Beauty Research (MBR) to add to its small portfolio. “The line covers all of guests' requests and needs,” Fernandez says. “In ...

Forbes
Sally Beauty: What The Company Must Do Now - Forbes
Forbes
Beauty is big business. Can Sally Beauty grow the company or are.

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Home Spas: Theyre Not Just For The Rich & Famous Anymore!

Aaah, a spa. It used to be that you needed... Read More

For The Very Best, Use Mac Cosmetics

Mac cosmetics are just the type of cosmetics women are... Read More

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Alpha Hydroxy Acids treatments have the ability to create a... Read More

The Secrets of Becoming More Beautiful

Like every organ in your body, our skin requires adequate... Read More

How to Exfoliate Dead Skin Cells

Exfoliating dead skin cells is one of the simplest ways... Read More

10 Important Sunless Tanning Safety Tips

If you are a sunless tanner, your skin's health is... Read More

Beauty Tip: Perfect Eyebrows

Eyebrows are a natural frame for the eyes and should... Read More

Natural Skin Care

You work hard to eat a healthy diet and exercise... Read More

More Care Hair Myths - the Truth and the Lies

We all have a favourite myth about hair care ?... Read More

It Doesn?t Take Long To Make Yourself Feel Better!

Spending 5 minutes on your face:FACECold winter winds deplete your... Read More

Why Switch to All Natural Cosmetics?

The human skin wraps and protects our bodies. It constitutes... Read More

A Beautiful Skin is Every Man and Womans Dream!

She was so upset that day. She could not concentrate... Read More

Flax Seed Oil and Wrinkles

Flax seed oil helps lubricate the digestive system and softens... Read More

Beautiful Skin 101

Most women shy away from being called 'too sensitive.' But... Read More

The Role of Alpha Hydroxy Acids

You have probably heard a lot about AHAs, or alpha... Read More

Hair Styles - How To Get The Most Flattering Hair Style

Do you ever wake up in the morning, look in... Read More

Discover The Make-Up Artist in You

As a licensed cosmetologist, I would like to share how... Read More

Do You Want To Look Ten Years Younger?

Do you want to look ten years younger?Here are twelve... Read More

Soft Hair And Skin Au Naturelle

Just picture this, your walking down the beach front, its... Read More

Your Skin can Speak Volumes

Everyone dreams of having skin that is healthy, smooth and... Read More

Breast Growth - Stimulating Further Breast Growth in Women and Men

Breast growth occurs in teenage women as a normal part... Read More

Turning Back the Hands of Time

When you shop for an anti-aging cream at your department... Read More

Things You Ought To Know First Before Undergoing Liposuction Surgery

According to the medical dictionary of Medline Plus, liposuction is... Read More

The Art Of Perfume Notes - What Are They?

When people hear the word 'notes' they often say "yeah... Read More

Hair Split Ends

This is a common condition which proves to be the... Read More