By Victoria Ries
Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched quickly such as during pregnancy, rapid weight gain, undiagnosed hypothyroidism, and intense exercise, which causes rapid muscle mass. In order to prevent stretch marks, slathering the skin nightly with a rich emollient stretch mark cream is essential to keep the skin supple, soft and elastic. Dry skin, especially during the winter, may cause small...
By Ysabel Doran
Spray tans are a safe alternative to natural suntanning or indoor tanning beds. The first sunless tanning lotions, introduced in the 1960s, were difficult to apply and produced a less-than-realistic splotchy color that was closer to orange than tan. Today's sunless tanning technology is greatly improved, and spray tanning provides the best control of color application for a surprisingly...
By Cindy Ausbrooks
Tanning is darkening of the skin tone by use of ultraviolet rays. This can be done in several ways, including lying under the sun, going to tanning beds, and applying spray-on tans. A tan can be accomplished by simply being outside in the sun. However, getting a tan without damaging skin or getting sunburn can be more difficult. Apply sunscreen to the entire body. Choose the proper sunscreen for ...
By Suzanne Alicie
Oatmeal soap isn't just for kids suffering from chicken pox. It is a wonderfully soothing soap that exfoliates and cleans naturally. However oatmeal soaps from the store tend to have other ingredients and chemicals in them. If you prefer natural soap, follow a quick recipe to make your own. Cut the clear glycerine base soap into 1-inch pieces and place them into the microwaveable container. ...
By Timothy Sexton
Although many people may be unable to distinguish between perfumes, there are actually several different and distinct types. The differentiation between perfume types is based primarily upon the ingredients that are used to create the scents. In addition, perfume types are also created to appeal to specific seasons, climatic conditions and even times of day. Floral perfumes are probably the most ...
By Jennifer Eblin
Nail polish is a type of makeup that's existed since ancient times. The Egyptians and Chinese have long used a variation of the product. Throughout history, nail polish has changed in terms of color and ingredients. The actual inventor of nail polish isn't known, though the origins of the traditional nail polish known today can be traced back to the 1920s. In 3000 BC, the Chinese were...