A skilled esthetician is a bit like a modern-day shaman, alchemist or medicine man. She borrows rare ingredients from Mother Nature, mixes them up and creates beautifying potions in the form of facials, scrubs and wraps. Unlike those mystics of yore, however, an esthetician doesn’t guard her knowledge. She’s happy to explain even the most exotic-sounding services in terms her clients can understand. If you want to know what “parafango” means, what it is and how it works, she’ll tell you. And so will we.
Nothing can ruin a woman’s mood faster than a broken nail. When you chip, break or split one of your newly manicured tips. Luckily, a little smart nutritional planning can help you avoid the stress that comes with brittle nails. When you add these three foods to your diet, you’ll strengthen your nails from the inside out.
Did you know that acne is the most common skin disorder in the U.S.? It affects nearly 50 million Americans, and 85% of people suffer from acne at some point in their lives. So how do so many celebrities and girl-next-door beauties retain their radiant skin? They begin by learning about what causes acne so that they can better understand how to fight it.
Relaxing in a hot tub to banish stress is one of those experiences we all have in common. We’ve all done it before, and a long, hot bubble bath or a heated massage is even better. You know first-hand how powerful heat can be when it comes to relaxation, but why is a hot shower so much different than a cold one? What is it about heat that relaxes our bodies and soothes our minds? It takes just a moment to turn the knob and warm things up – zero-effort, really – but behind the scenes, heat works on your body in complex ways.
How your skin looks is a direct reflection of what you put into your body. You probably already know the dangers of subsisting on fried foods and ice cream, but do you know what foods you should add to your diet to help your skin look absolutely radiant? Some foods are better than others when it comes to your complexion, and what they are might just surprise you.
Spring is coming to an end, so you've probably already finished your annual cleaning tasks for the kitchen, your closet and maybe even your career and relationships. But when was the last time you gave your beauty routine a good reevaluation? It's been a while, hasn't it? Chances are that your bathroom cabinets could use a little spring-cleaning themselves. So which cosmetic and skin-care products should you keep and which should you toss?
Ah, summer. All over the country, people are ready for some serious fun after such a long, drawn-out winter. Here in California, we’ve got it a little easier – lazy days at the pool with a glass of pinot grigio and the latest issue of Vogue are always an option – but the return of summer means that far more of us will be heading to the beaches and soaking up the sun in the coming weeks and months.
Last year, Americans paid for over 15 million dollars on cosmetic procedures, up 5% from the year before and an astonishing 87% since 2000. The most common of these procedures is Botox.
Pregnant women are said to have a glow about them. Although moms-to-be may look radiant on the outside, anyone who's ever been pregnant will tell you that they don't always feel fabulous. To look and feel your best while you're expecting, a little pampering is in order – and we’ve got three great ideas.
