what are BB creams? They’re a whole new category of foundation-cum-skincare. (The BB stands for “blemish balm” or “blemish base”.)  BB creams, also known as beauty balms, blemish balms, or beauty benefit creams, have enjoyed immense popularity in Asia and migrated to the United States during 2011. BB creams typically come in the form of tinted lotions — with a creamy texture, but not oily — and contain a high broad-spectrum sunscreen, antioxidants and moisturizing formulas. The benefits of bb creams : Excellent coverage with a very natural... ...Read More

Stem Cells. You’ve likely heard about them in the news, in medical journals or in cocktail party conversations. But they’ve also become one of the latest crazes in the skin care industry. Sounds like pretty serious science, doesn’t it? How exactly are stem cells incorporated into creams and are they safe and ethical? The common misconception is that what’s being used in skin care products are standard embryonic stem cells — the kind used in the medical world. However, for cosmetic use, experts and scientists are actually incorporating live material into these... ...Read More

Simple tips to make your nail polish last longer Nail beautifying treatments are inevitable part of beauty care. Beautifully polished and trimmed nails can make your hands look attractive. But mostly the problem, women tend to face is that whatever quality of nail paint they buy, either cracks off or chips off quite easily, leaving behind, ugly looking nails. The chipping of the nail paints can be avoided with some due precautions. To help you out, we have compiled together, the list of precautions you must take to get back that attractive look for your hand. 1. Wash your nails Before... ...Read More

Eyebrows are a natural frame for the eyes and should be in proportion to the face. Perfectly shaped eyebrows will enhance the look of your eyes, your face and will accentuate your makeup while ill kept, unruly eyebrows will hide the beauty of your eyes. Some useful tips for Perfect Eyebrows : 1. Pluck only from the underside of the brow in the direction that the hair grows. Don’t pluck from the top of the brow and chance plucking too much and losing the shape of the brow. You may also want to pluck any stray hairs between the brows. If you find it painful apply a lubricant before you... ...Read More

Tossing Out Your Makeup – When to Toss Out Your Makeup Ever wonder when to toss out your favorite makeup products? Makeup, like food, has expiration dates. Bacteria can build up and can lead, in the worst case, to rashes and infections. Here’s a tip: Place a small sticker on the product and write the month and year (such as 8/2010) you open it. Better yet, calculate the date it expires and write that down. And if anything has a strange odor or is starting to separate, crackle, or clump, just toss it! How Long Should You Keep It? Makeup Concealer — 1 year Foundation — 1–1½... ...Read More

Hair loss is one problem that many of us face today. There can be many factors linked to accelerated hair loss, including: medications and chemotherapy, genetics, fad diets, chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and poor scalp circulation. Addressing Lifestyle-Related Hair Loss Before panicking about your hair loss, talk to your pharmacist about the side-effects of any pharmaceutical drugs you may be taking. Many medications are linked with hair loss. If your hair loss started after a low calorie or low fat diet, you may wish to rethink your dieting strategy. Weight... ...Read More