By Ysabel Doran
Sunscreen does not keep indefinitely after opening. But those half-used bottles of sunscreen left over from last summer beg the question, how long after opening is too long? Today's sunscreens are more chemically stable than sunscreens of just a few years ago, but their shelf lives are still affected by several factors. According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, unless the...
By Nannette Richford
Shopping for the right perfume to fit your personality and style can be confusing. Not only are there thousands of brands and fragrances to choose from you really cannot tell how the scent will interact with your body oils and chemistry without trying it on and waiting an hour for the base fragrance to emerge. Although it may be possible to try perfume at some stores, it may not be practical or...
By Yvette Pryce
There are more anti-aging creams on the market than ever before, some selling for hundreds of dollars a jar. However, the price of a cream doesn't mean that it offers real results. You can save money and keep your youthful appearance by creating your own anti-aging creams with relatively inexpensive ingredients. Use a banana cream to help hydrate your cells, which temporarily reduces the...
By Jenny Rae Armstrong
Have you ever sniffed the essential oils in health food stores and wished you could turn those heavenly scents into something you could dab on your wrists? Cinnamon and clove, sweet orange and sage; there is a delicious array of incredible aromas and endless combinations to waiting to be discovered. Surprisingly, creating your own custom cologne is easy and costs far less than you would pay for a ...
By Christie Leman
The majority of all pregnant women, especially those whose mothers got stretch marks while pregnant, will develop stretch marks during pregnancy. Stretch marks are the pink or reddish lines that appear on areas of the body after a rapid weight gain that forces the skin to stretch quickly. In time, stretch marks will fade to a whitish color and are usually not very obvious. However, there are...
By David Lessem
Many people find their eyebrows too bushy in their natural state and prefer to thin them. The easiest and most painless way to do this is with a razor. Eyebrows grow back very slowly, and a trim can last several weeks. A razor can be used for anything from removing stray hairs between the eyebrows to completely altering their shape. Consider getting an eyebrow comb and an eyebrow razor. Eyebrow...
By Shiromi Arserio
Hyaluronic acid is known for its ability to attract and bind to water molecules, forming a "goo" in the body which protects and hydrates the body. It is found throughout the human body; however, hyaluronic acid production can be inhibited in the body due to stress hormones. The hydrating qualities of HA have made it popular as a supplement, topical ointment and injection in both the...
By HLeviticus
There is nothing quite as relaxing as sinking into a warm bubble bath after an exhausting day. If bubble baths are your preferred method of stress relief, you may soon find yourself spending more than you had planned restocking your bubble supply. Luckily, you can make your own bubble bath for a fraction of the price of brand name bubble bath. Mixing your own bubble bath requires only a few...
By Ann Johnson
The word perfume is derived from the Latin words "per," which means through, and "fumus," which means smoke. This is because ancient people burned fragrant woods and other substances as incense. Civilizations have been making perfume since early times. Ancient Egyptians would rub their bodies with fragrant wood that had been soaked in water and oil. Early perfume making was...
By Angela
Making soap is a craft that is both fun and easy to do. Although the process may have been modified over the years, the basic ingredients have remained consistent: lye and natural fats, such as oil.
If you want to truly follow the trend of going green, you should refrain from using chemical-based products such as over-the-counter health and beauty items. Soap made from goat's milk is not only ...
By Victoria Ries
Stretch marks appear when the body puts on weight rapidly in certain areas such as the thighs, arms, stomach and hips. This may be due to pregnancy or bodybuilding, or simply by having a disease such as hypothyroidism or diabetes. All these factors may lead to rapid weight gain and stretch marks. Once stretch marks happen they are not easily eradicated; they simply fade to silvery white lines...