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

New York Times
'I Feel Pretty' and the Rise of Beauty-Standard Denialism - The New ...
New York Times
“I Feel Pretty” is based on a pretty little lie: Looks don't matter. It's what's on the inside that counts. In the film, the down-on-herself Renee (played by Amy Schumer) conks her head in a SoulCycle accident and awakens believing that she has ...
"I Feel Pretty": Beauty is in the eye of the beholderHillcountrynews
Amy Schumer on the I Feel Pretty Backlash: 'There's Been a Lot of Projection'Vulture

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The Atlantic
When Beauty Is a Troll
The Atlantic
In 1990, four years before Friends premiered on NBC, Naomi Wolf published The Beauty Myth, her examination—and her indictment—of the way attractiveness functions as both a metaphor for and a mandate over women's lives. The book now has a sequel, of ...

New York Times
Two Days at a Beauty Festival for the Age of Instagram
New York Times
Beautycon NYC, a two-day, sold-out beauty convention that took place at the Javits Center in New York City last weekend, is best described as a cross between a Sephora cosmetics store, a music festival and Disney World. Painted with iridescent mermaid ...

The Business of Fashion
Introducing The Business of Beauty | Letter from the Editor | BoF
The Business of Fashion
LONDON, United Kingdom — We are fascinated by the beauty business — not just because it is so closely intertwined with fashion, but also because beauty is at the centre of some of the most exciting currents running through the world today: digital ...

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PEOPLE.com
Why Kelly Clarkson's Daughters Inspire Her 'Y'all, I Just Really Don't Care' Beauty Mantra
PEOPLE.com
When it comes to beauty, Kelly Clarkson doesn't worry about taking things too seriously. Quite the opposite, in fact. “My beauty mantra is, 'Y'all, I just don't really care!'” the singer, 35, told PEOPLE in her candid Q&A for The Beautiful Issue. “And ...

HuffPost
How To Find Beauty Products That Aren't Totally Killing The Planet
HuffPost
Yes, it's possible to care for your skin and the earth at the same time. By Julia Brucculieri. The beauty industry has a packaging problem. Have you ever actually paid attention to how much packaging is used for any single product? One jar of ...

Bustle
I Tried Meghan Markle's Beauty Routine For A Week & Yes, It Included A Messy Bun
Bustle
She's set to marry into the world's most famous royal family, and her name is on the tip of everyone's tongue at the moment. From her messy bun to what shade of lipstick she wears, Meghan Markle (and her beauty habits) are followed closely by the media ...
The Definitive Meghan Markle Beauty GuideBeauticate (blog)

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Vogue.com
Coachella 2018's Best Beauty Looks - Vogue
Vogue.com
This year, Coachella 2018 (or Beychella, depending on who you ask) was offered a backdrop of playful pigments, light-catching sparkle, and braided texture by way of the festival's most memorable beauty looks, which transformed the arid desert landscape ...

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Montgomery Advertiser (blog)
Lisbon's São Roque Church: the beauty within
Montgomery Advertiser (blog)
Only after entering we realized we'd stumbled upon the hidden beauty of the Igreja São Roque. Not only was the space dark and cool as we hoped, it was also filled with jaw dropping art from floor to ceiling. Paintings in gold and silver frames on ...

Allure Magazine
Kim Kardashian Launches KKW Beauty x Argenis Pinal Créme Color Sticks at Beautycon
Allure Magazine
For those of you who haven't been keeping up with Glam Masters, it's a reality show along the lines of a Project Runway-type premise where makeup artists and beauty bloggers are put to the test each week. The show, which recently wrapped up for the ...
Kim Kardashian Says Kanye West Inspired Her KKW Beauty and Fragrance BusinessUs Weekly
Swatches Of The KKW Beauty x Argenis Eyeshadow Sticks Will Have You Lining Up To Buy Every ShadeBustle
Kim Kardashian Just Launched Eye Shadow Sticks — We'll Take One of Every Shade, Please!POPSUGAR
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Dermaglow For Natural Skin

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What Diet Your Skin Needs: Find Out!

There is no denying the fact that appropriate diet not... Read More

A Crazy Life and Pimples

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Those hair care myths just keep coming! In this third... Read More

Handmade and Homemade Toiletries?Buyer Beware

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Being a Beautiful Bride

Everybody wants to be a glowing beautiful bride on that... Read More

Skin Care: Organic, Natural or Scientifically Advanced ? Which is Best?

In an age where fear of water impurities has millions... Read More

Soft Hair And Skin Au Naturelle

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

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Not all cologne and perfume is made equally. In fact... Read More

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

Benefits of Spa Treatments

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Why Skin Care Products Wont Work!

Skin Care Products Wont Work! No skin care or cosmetic... Read More

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Did you know that there are multiple types of lens... Read More

Beauty, Wrinkles, and the Science of Laughter

When most of us think of "memory" we think of... Read More

Neuropeptide - Amino Polypeptide Skin Care Comparison

To determine why neuropeptide products are different from other effective... Read More

Cosmeceuticals: The New Wave in Skin Care Solutions

Cosmeceuticals are the new wave in skin care. They are... Read More

Skin Care and the Physiology of the Skin

The largest organ of the human body is the skin.... Read More

Hair Styles - How To Get The Most Flattering Hair Style

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

An Alternative to Liposuction. Lipoliquidation or Lipodialysis

Even though liposuction methods have been greatly refined and simplified... Read More