We work hard to take better care of our health than any previous generation. Nevertheless, the numbers of overweight and obese people have dramatically increased within our generation.
With over a third of American adults being obese, our nation is experiencing a major health crisis. How can we stop this epidemic? HBO tackles this question head on with a must-see documentary, “The Weight of the Nation”.
Pore strips are a quick-fix to get rid of blackheads, however, they are not the best-fix. Blackheads are the result of the bacteria in clogged pores reacting to oxygen (a process called oxygenation). While pore strips can be effective at removing blackheads, they can damage delicate facial skin. Continue reading
Beauty products and beauty treatments can cost a pretty penny. Your wallet will suffer even more if you use natural and organic beauty products. However, with a little ingenuity you can cut your beauty expenses. Learn how to put some of the items in your kitchen on double-duty to create natural and effective must-haves for your beauty routine. Continue reading
Proper sun protection is an essential part of our daily beauty regimen. But choose your sunscreen wisely. Most sunscreens on the market contain ingredients that can have adverse effects on your health. These ingredients can penetrate the skin barrier in relatively large amounts, and therefore, have side effects that are more than skin-deep. Continue reading
Hand sanitizers have become the modern-day supplement to old-fashioned soap and water. They provide on-the-spot protection against germs and bacteria because of their high content of alcohol, which is the main active ingredient. But if you take a closer look at the other ingredients in your hand sanitizer, you might be suprised at what you find. Continue reading
Dining out at a restaurant does not have to mean abandoning your healthy eating habits. Avoid post-meal guilt by following simple guidelines. Have your cake and eat it too with these healthy tips for dining out. Continue reading
The next time you’re feeling stressed, nauseous, or even pain, you may need to put some pressure on yourself with reflexology. Reflexology (also known as zone therapy) is an alternative medicine in which pressure is applied to specific points on the ears, hands, or feet. Continue reading
Losing weight does not have to be an overwhelming task. Start by incorporating simple guidelines to help keep you on track. These “no-diet” tips can help you develop healthy habits to facilitate your weight loss goals. Continue reading
Did you know that all makeup can be actually be considered mineral makeup? The same mineral ingredients in mineral makeup are also found in traditional makeup. The difference is what mineral makeup does not contain. This includes synthetic ingredients such as preservatives, parabens, mineral oil, dyes, and fragrance. However, if you use mineral makeup, you may need a product upgrade for a reason that is more than skin-deep. Continue reading
Go to bed without removing your makeup and you’ll be committing one of the worst makeup sins. Your complexion may not be too forgiving for such a mistake. Makeup remover wipes are the holy grail for nights when you’re too exhausted for a scrub with soap and water.
Most brands of makeup remover wipes contain synthetic ingredients such as preservatives and artificial fragrances. So, you’re actually wiping as much onto your face as you’re trying to wipe off. Make your own makeup remover wipes with this simple recipe using all-natural ingredients and sin against your skin no more. Continue reading
