By Brooke Ross
Surprisingly few ingredients go into making something as complicated and personal as perfume. Egyptians were the first to wear fragrance, as an expression of their culture, around 1000 B.C. The ancient Chinese, Greeks and Romans followed suit. Today, perfume is a billion dollar industry, and the United States is the leading manufacturer. Perfume is made from essential oils, water and pure grain...
By SKetcham
Cucumber is healthy to eat and great for your skin. The fruit reduces puffiness and circles under the eyes, decreases oiliness on the face, tightens pores, and creates a radiant appearance. Because cucumber is 90% water, it is absorbed readily by the skin and is able to penetrate into deeper layers of tissue than most other natural beauty products. It is often included in over-the-counter beauty...
By Jenny Rae Armstrong
Making your own cologne oil is a fantastic way to moisturize your skin while layering on your favorite scents. Creating customized cologne oils is unbelievably simple, as easy as mixing your favorite essential oils into unscented jojoba oil, so if you've always wanted a cologne oil that smelled exactly like ylang-ylang or clary sage, you're in luck. Experiment until you find the strength ...
By Nannette Richford
Foaming hand soap makes washing hands fun for kids and puts mom at ease knowing those little fingers are washed after every trip to the bathroom. However, buying foaming hand soap can be expensive. Don't let the cost deter you from providing this sudsy soap for your kids. Purchase an inexpensive dispenser and a few supplies to make your own for a fraction of the cost. Purchase a foaming soap ...
By Lisa Parris
Until the middle of the 19th century, perfume was so expensive it was used exclusively by the rich and royal. These days, even high-quality perfume is affordable, but even when the price is right, the perfect fragrance proves elusive. And with everyone being able to purchase pretty much any perfume, how do you avoid smelling like everyone else? Why not try creating your own perfume with flowers...
By Jonae Fredericks
By the time a dog reaches maturity, his skin has become acclimated to many chemical elements that he has come in contact with indoors and out. Unlike the older dog, a puppy is still growing and exposure to a harsh shampoo can be very irritating to his skin. Puppy shampoo is always recommended over adult dog shampoo, but it tends to be quite pricey. You can make your own puppy shampoo with a few...
By Kimberly Kunaniec
A professional ceramic flat iron is a fast way to achieve smooth, shiny hair. Flat irons can be purchased at any beauty supply store; however, it is important to avoid cheaper varieties or irons with metal plates. Ceramic plates are better at diffusing the heat and protecting your hair from the damage that can come from styling. There are just a few simple steps to using a ceramic flat iron and...
By Trisha Bartle
Every year, diet fads come out of the woodwork promising miracle results. As people soon realize the fads don't work, they quickly fall by the wayside. That hasn't happened yet for the master cleanse. It has been a popular dieting and detoxifying method for many years. Even celebrities are using this lemonade concoction in order to lose weight. Since the purpose of the master cleanse is...
By Diana Bocco
Stretch marks are caused by underlying skin tissue being stretched because of extreme or rapid weight gain. While they are most commonly seen in the stomach, they can also appear in the buttocks, breasts, upper arms and thighs. Keeping your skin moisturized at all times will reduce not only the amount but also the severity of stretch marks. Since most stretch marks are either caused by pregnancy ...
By Athena Hessong
The Strip Natural Cleanser drink is touted to detoxify your body by cleaning out your bowels. It is important to follow the directions to ensure that the product is most effective. Do not take too much of this cleansing drink, since it could deplete your body of nutrients. When taken properly, you will feel the effects in about 30 minutes. Do not eat anything at least 3 to 4 hours before taking...
By Serena Makofsky
Also known as striae, stretch marks are lesions that appear on the skin's surface when the body is undergoing major hormonal changes. Contrary to popular belief, stretch marks are not the result of skin stretching, but rather an indication of a hormonal shift in the skin, typically occurring during adolescence or pregnancy. There are several approaches for getting rid of stretch marks. Laser ...