Beauty and Personal Grooming

Although the summer is the time of year when people tend to be the most proactive when it comes to caring for their feet, the truth of the matter is having feet that are both soft and beautiful should not be seen as a seasonal thing. Well-manicured feet are not just pleasing to look at, but they also help us to feel more comfortable as we're going about our day (because there aren't callouses and jagged nails getting in our way).

Have you and some of your girlfriends been talking about taking a vacation, but your budgets indicate that your plans have to be put "on pause" for now? If so, that's OK. One of the best things about friendship is that you can have a good time with one another whether it's miles away or up the street. So, until you can take that dream trip together, why not compromise and create a spa day for you and your friends at home? It's fun, it's easy, and if you apply the following five tips below, it's also relatively inexpensive too.

Who can forget the classic clip from Animal House--the one where the late John Belushi fills his cheeks with mashed potatoes and proceeds to simulate the popping of an enormous pimple? As hilarious as that scene is, the laughter is bittersweet, as we all know the shame and pain that is acne. Anyone who has been afflicted with zits, blackheads, whiteheads, or plooks knows that getting rid of them is both frustrating and costly. Here are seven inexpensive remedies for spots, lurkers, blemishes, and…well, acne.

There's just no denying that none of us are getting any younger - except maybe Demi Moore, who seems to be un-aging a la Benjamin Button before our very eyes. Unfortunately for the rest of us, Moore is not giving up her secrets (although they likely include a team of dermatological specialists and/or the long-fabled fountain of youth). In any case, plenty of people are looking to slow the progression of time in order to continue looking as young as they feel. Although an understanding of diet and exercise will go a long way towards keeping your body fit, your face will eventually give away the fact that you've been around a bit longer than you'd like to admit. Sun damage takes its toll, gravity pulls at your sagging skin, and before you know it you look in the mirror and see your parents looking back. And one of the worst indicators of age comes in the crinkles on your forehead. Luckily there are a few ways of minimizing these telltale lines. Here are a some tips and trick...

For many people, using a toothbrush to clean the tongue is more than enough. But others prefer to use a special device, such as a tongue cleaner that scrapes whatever gunk is left in the surface a simple brushing won't remove. Tongue cleaners are also designed to clean the back of tongue, which most people never actually do.

You probably already know the benefits of eating a well-rounded diet, but now that you are eating for two, those benefits are doubly important. There is a lot of literature out there detailing what you should and should not put in your body during pregnancy, but the truth is that the rules are not black and white. In general though, it is best to err on the side of safety and limit or completely avoid certain items. Perhaps your bizarre cravings have already kicked in, so don't hesitate indulging in those. However, if you have a hankering for any of the following foods, you should steer clear.

If the face is the window to the soul, what is yours telling the rest of the world? Chances are, a face full of wrinkles is not delivering the message you intended. Life can have many stressful moments, aging your appearance over time. Sun bathing, smoking and even smiling can lead to wrinkles. But don't go calling the plastic surgeon yet because there is a natural way to help you keep your youthful glow. You work out the rest of your body, so why not the face? Follow these tips to exercise your facial muscles and keep your skin tightened and flawless.

Weird as this might seem, but a Japanese company has developed a helmet that is supposed to reduce the signs of aging and even turn the clock back on those wrinkles and dark spots. This company has developed a helmet that is not only supposed to take care of the lines and wrinkles but would also improve the complexion and elasticity of your facial skin.

Nail fungus is definitely an embarrassing problem to deal with. The medical name for this fungal infection is onychomycosis and it affects both the fingernails and toenails. Onychomycosis makes up around a half of every nail abnormalty today. It affects at least 6% of the human population, making it the most common nail disease.

Fall is practically upon us. For some fatalists, it's the last chance to accomplish everything they wanted to do in life. After all, the Mayans have predicted that the end of times comes in December of this year. But the vast majority of women know that it won't be the end of the world…unless they go out in public with last season's makeup. You don't want to be "that girl."   "Oooh, child… the zombie look is SO last year!"

Contrary to popular belief, women don't only think about their bikini lines during the hot summer months. Grooming is popular year-round.  If you shave or wax your bikini line it is likely that you have suffered through painful, itchy, unattractive ingrown hairs.  Ingrown hairs can lead to an infection of the follicle known as Folliculitis.  They are caused when hair gets trapped beneath skin and becomes infected with bacteria. Luckily there are several ways to prevent ingrown hairs on your bikini line.

You go to great lengths to take care of your body by eating healthy and exercising, even sneaking in workouts during lunch breaks. Those resulting toned arms and abs are worth the sweat, but not if it interferes with your beauty regimen. You worry about returning to the office looking haggard, but did you realize it is possible to leave the gym looking just as fresh as when you arrived? Wipe that sweat from your eyes and read these tips to look your best, even after a grueling workout.

When we're home, it can be hard enough to stick to a consistent beauty regimen, right? So basically, we can multiply that challenge by two when it comes to doing the things that will help to keep our hair and skin beautiful while we're traveling on the road.

Not unlike the claws or hooves of an animal, your finger and toenails are made up of a tough protein called keratin. Claws and hooves, fingernails and toenails alike have a primary function- to protect paws, fingers and toes from injury. The secondary function is to serve as a tool for digging, scratching, and picking. No matter the species, it is important that nails stay healthy so that these purposes can be served throughout life. Think about how difficult it would be to remove a splinter without nails, or how much worse a misaimed hammer would feel on your thumb. However unlike dogs, cats, horses and goats, we humans also use our nails for show. Healthy fingernails make a hand more inviting to shake. And clean toenails look oh so much better in sandals. Whether it's simply vanity that drives you, or the desire to maintain an overall healthy body here are 5 tips for keeping your nails clean, strong and healthy.

Talia Castellano is a very strong person. She's probably stronger than most. She is twelve years old and for five long years she's been battling neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer. She has repeatedly endured a long list of harsh treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and blood transfusions. Relapse after relapse has brought her on a roller coaster ride that is a continuous test of will and strength. And throughout the process, Talia has chosen to do something very interesting. She's made her struggle public.

Okay, let's face the facts - you think you don't have a flawless skin and you've been clicking on all skin care cream advertisements on the Internet diligently in the hope of finding a product that could give you a flawless alabaster skin, but nothing has worked so far. Now, if this offers some kind of consolation, you are not alone - almost all of us are looking for that magic product and there are actually very few of them that don't burn a hole in the wallet and still deliver the promises made in the advertisements. So, is there truly a product that can remove all signs of aging from your face without too many side effects?

There is nothing more empowering than setting a goal and reaching it. This is especially the case when your aim was to lose and certain amount of weight during a certain amount of time and you succeeded in doing just that. And while there tends to be very few "cons" to achieving this kind of result, there happens to be one in particular that very few people like to talk about, but a majority of weight losers have experienced: saggy skin.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg provided late-night TV hosts with a week's worth of joke fodder back in June when he proposed that sugary drinks of over sixteen ounces be banned from all the city's restaurants, food carts, and stadiums. As funny as this proposal was made to seem, at the very least, it got the country talking about the dangers to our health that we risk by consuming too much soda, sports drinks, and even juices.

So, before we even get into all of this, let's all make it a point to come to one highly-relevant conclusion: We're all beautiful.    Our size doesn't matter, our height doesn't matter and our age and color, they certainly do not matter. Therefore, this article is not about feeling bad about the body type that you do have.    It's about learning more about your physique so that you can adorn yourself in ways that are truly complementary.

The summer months are an excellent time to shake off the heavy layers of clothing that you've been wearing all winter and let your skin soak up a little vitamin D with the sunlight. With all kinds of outdoor activities to take advantage of; from long days spent at nearby lakes or rivers, to sports like hiking and biking, to BBQs and outdoor games in the evening; you're sure to get your fill of fun in the sun. But if you fail to adequately cover up or slather on enough sunblock, the unfortunate side effects could include sunburn and skin damage. And if you're hesitant to use chemical means to treat your tortured epidermis, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of natural remedies that will soothe sunburned skin and help to combat the damage caused by solar rays. Here are just a few to try.

Hair loss is a result of many factors like hereditary, stress, food intake and chemical products. This might be also a result of pollution that the hair acquires from air and by overdosing chemical supplements. It is one of the top problems of people nowadays, whether men or women. It is usually being connected to dandruff, but having dandruff is just normal. What causes baldness is when dandruff result to hair fall. Excessive hair fall is the so-called reason for hair loss that leads to baldness. There’s also one disease that experts call the alopecia areata. It is a condition that destroys healthy tissues in a human body and usually results to patches loss of hair, complete loss of scalp hair and total loss of all body hair. Most of the people who suffer from baldness choose to buy chemical products that promise to heal their hair mischief in months or even weeks, but it also helps their pockets to suffer more than their hair problem. In this article, we will tackle on how you can...

Literally all of us have heard someone end a conversation by saying, "I've got to go. I really need to get my beauty sleep (or rest)." And while we may initially chalk it up to merely being a cute thing to say, did you know that there is actually a lot of validity to how beauty and sleep work hand-in-hand when it comes to helping you to look your absolute best?

When you step out of your home you want to look and smell your best. However, there are a number of beauty problems out there that can prevent you from looking and smelling your best. In this article I will introduce you to 5 great home remedies that can stop the most embarrassing beauty problems you may experience.

Many people find ways to use food items to beautify their skin and hair through topical application. For example, eggs or mayonnaise may be used to add shine and create the lustrous locks you've been dreaming of, while avocado can add hydration and yogurt is said to strengthen your tresses (or at least make them super soft). And of course, you can use all kinds of oils (olive, coconut, etc.) to combat issues with a dry scalp and help to keep tresses soft, shiny, and manageable (although this is not a great idea for those who have problems with oily hair to begin with). You can even use lemon juice to lighten hair naturally. But you may not realize that the food you ingest can also have an impact on the state of your hair. So here are the top five edibles that will help you to have healthy locks from within.

So, you and some of your girlfriends have been playing around with the idea of taking a group vacation. The thing is, you all are having a hard time narrowing down just what kind of trip you should take. A cruise? A road trip? Perhaps a flight to Las Vegas. Well, in the midst of all of your planning, why not consider going on a spa getaway, instead? If you're looking for some reasons why it could be a wonderful experience, here are five solid ones.

One of the newest ways to maintain a youthful experience and treat wrinkles is to use dermal fillers. Dermal fillers, also called injectable fillers, are often referred to as the liquid facelift. This procedure is a way to get a rejuvenated look without the invasive surgery of a facelift. Dermal fillers, like Juvederm or Restylane, are used on both men and women to improve their appearance. http://www.skinhealthcenters.com/Portals/70424/images/dermal_fillers.jpg

Many people know who comedienne Joan Rivers was. Many people also might agree that Ms. Rivers had one too many cosmetic surgeries over the years. According to different celebrity reports, Rivers had a facelift, Botox injections, facial fillers, and a nose job. Whether you are a fan of Rivers or not, the question begs: How much cosmetic surgery is too much? At what point have you so changed your appearance that you have actually done more harm than good to your body and image?

Whether it is a bad complexion, too much time in the sun, or allergies to pets and surroundings, problem skin can become just that over time: a problem. In order to do away with problem skin and feel better about your appearance, there are things you can do to say goodbye to this common issue concerning the body's largest organ.

When looking at celebrities, even with their sometimes over the top lifestyle, they seem to keep their looks and health and every year look even more beautiful and younger. Some seem to even defy the laws of nature and look good well into their older years. This can be attributed to a lot of reasons, not just tricky camera angles either.

Overall, you like your smile. But in a perfect world, there are a few things about it that you would like to correct; things that could easily be fixed with braces, but you don't want to go through the hassle of having traditional ones. So, you've been wondering what other options are available to get your teeth perfectly straight. The good news is that there actually are a few; ones that take less time, are less painful and in some cases, even cost less money. If you keep reading, you are sure to find a "tooth solution" that is just right for you.