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August 1st, 2012Years ago, sick of my dull brown hair and inspired by Kate Winslet’s auburn locks in Titanic, I decided to try some henna. Alas, the effect was more Little Orphan Annie than glamorous movie star, and I was crying before I’d even rinsed it out—which is how I ended up dyeing my hair blonde.
Treat Your Hair Right
Beat the Burn
June 1st, 2012Red, irritated, and burnt skin—once the damage has been done, there’s no turning back. This being said, choosing the right sunscreen for your needs is important. Here are a few quality sunscreens.
Kid/Baby Sunscreen
Never get caught unprepared in the sun again!Shed Some Light: Protect Yourself From Harmful Rays
June 1st, 2012Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It serves to protect your internal organs; houses nerve endings that provide sensation; regulates heat; controls evaporation; stores liquids; and absorbs oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When the sun’s ultraviolet rays shine on this sensitive organ too long, bad things can happen.
Protecting your skin is important for more than one reason. Whether the motive is vanity, health, or a combination of the two, looking after your skin should be a priority as sun damage is a serious risk to the unprotected.Summer Over-Exposure
June 1st, 2012On warm summer days spent outside at the beach, by the pool, on the court, or in the garden, it’s all too easy to forget to reapply (or even apply) sunscreen. While the resulting damage can’t be reversed, it is possible to lessen the aftereffects of too much sun in order to take the ache away.
Heal sunburn and damaged skin the natural way.Helpful Hair-Care Tips
June 1st, 2012The condition of your hair is often a reflection of overall health. To boost the health of your hair (and your entire body), here are a few tips provided by Dr. Jeff Donovan, board-certified dermatologist and hair restoration physician with Hair Club Medical Group:
Soothe Eczema Naturally
April 1st, 2012Eczema is uncomfortable, itchy, and for some people, embarrassing. Dr. Dumont of the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine shares a few tips to improve and soothe your skin the natural way.
Sea Buckthorn: A Power Plant
April 1st, 2012Sea buckthorn is a plant with many legends attached to it and although it seems like a mystical berry, its healing properties are grounded in the scientific world. Sea Buckthorn’s genus name, Hippophae, means “shining horse,” adding credit to some far-fetched fables that accompany the plant’s history.
Ancient medicine for your current ailments.
Hundreds of Lipsticks Contaminated With Lead
April 1st, 2012According to a new report, the Food and Drug Administration reveals that the use of lead in lipstick is worse than previously reported. The recent study found up to 7.19 parts per million of lead in most of the 400 lipsticks tested—more than twice the levels reported in a previous FDA study.
Simple Detox Tips
March 8th, 2012Detox seems to have a plethora of meanings. For some, it signifies eating only organic foods or eliminating sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. For others, colon cleansing and liquid-only fasts are part of the regimen. Still, others detox by adding regular meditation or yoga to their schedules. Others still use packaged detox products.
Combined with dietary changes, exercise, and proper hydration a detox can be like “spring cleaning” for your body.Gluten-Free Beauty
March 1st, 2012Stomach pains, digestive problems, and headaches are just a few symptoms of what most people would characterize as gluten intolerance. But, did you know that your skin, or even your hair, could be trying to tell you something about a possible food allergy, as well?
You may be surprised that gluten can find its way into your body through your cosmetics.
