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 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 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 Cynthia Wren
Curly hair can be beautiful and lend itself to many types of cuts and styles. However, it can also be more difficult to manage than straight hair. Common problems with curly hair include frizzing, determining the right cut for your curl and moisturizing, since curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair. Curly hair tends to frizz particularly in humid climates. Fortunately, there are a...
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...