Skin Care Basics

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By KittyJ 0 comments
You may believe that some people are just born with perfect skin, but the truth is, many people put work into it. The following are the secrets that will teach you how to have a beautiful complexion... more »
By Karen Cotton 1 comments
Facials are the ultimate spa luxury for your skin. Professional treatments can be pricey and difficult to fit into a hectic schedule, so why not try one at home?.. more »
By Badbunny 1 comments
Many people complain of bumps on their piercings. While proper care usually keeps these from forming, sometimes a piercing gets a bump with the best of care. Identifying the bump and treating it can reduce pain, and help your piercing heal faster... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 0 comments
Use makeup to highlight and contour your face and disguise flaws. Use bronzer, blush and highlighting powders to achieve the desired results. Practice highlight and contouring techniques until you have perfected your look. Consult a professional ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 22 comments
Few things are more unsightly than a bloody nick on a freshly shaved face--except for a bloody nick with tissue clumped over it. Here's how to remedy shaving mishaps sans tissue... more »
By constellation 8 comments
These few steps will help you keep your skin looking soft,young, smooth and supple all-year round.. more »
By Karen Cotton 0 comments
Rich in vitamins A, C and zinc, a pumpkin mask is the best way to nourish your skin. Store-bought products can often be expensive and chemical-heavy. This inexpensive and all-natural recipe can be easily adapted for both dry and oily skin... more »
By Eleonora Fatuzzo-Nord 1 comments
Tired of all the chemical based anti wrinkle creams that seem to dry and damage your skin rather than helping? There is a natural alternative, home made cream made from carefully studied and selected ingredients known for their long term benefits ... more »
By Violetsnow 0 comments
This all-natural face scrub is easy and inexpensive to make. The ingredients are cleansing and nourishing to the skin, and the lavender smells beautiful. The slight grittiness stimulates circulation, enhancing the health of the skin. It is ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 11 comments
There are a variety of natural facials that you can mix and apply yourself. Below is a simple herbal facial that is easy to make and feels great on your skin... more »
By Karen Cotton 1 comments
Pampering your skin with a luxurious face mask need not cost the earth. Store bought products are often expensive and their ingredient list often reads like a list of toxins. Save money, the environment and time by creating an all-natural face ... more »
By Eleonora Fatuzzo-Nord 0 comments
Cleopatra Queen of the Nile was one of the most beautiful women of our history. She had radiant,soft, and glowing skin. Having found the perfect regiment to nurture her skin Cleopatra bathed daily in milk and honey and the secret soon spread like ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 1 comments
Natural handmade lotions are easy to make and leave your skin looking beautiful and radiant. Almond oil is particularly beneficial for cracked and painful cuticles, it smells great and invigorates your skin. More affordable than buying name brand ... more »
By Joanne Mendes 2 comments
Making your own soap is not only a fun hobby but can be essential for people who have sensitive skin or for people looking for natural alternatives to chemical based products. Oatmeal soap is a great natural exfoliating facial scrub... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 9 comments
Almost all health officials agree that there is no such thing as a healthy tan, but a sunburn is particularly damaging to your skin and may result in pain, swelling, blistering and long-term skin damage... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 0 comments
To minimize skin damage from the sun, follow these guidelines, based on the recommendations of the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 2 comments
There are tons of skin care products on the market that promise to work miracles. With a little information, you'll be able to sort them out and find the products that work for you... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 41 comments
Stretch marks are an inevitable result of pregnancy or rapid weight loss or weight gain for some men and women. Stretch marks are not something you suffer from physically, but many people who have them become self-conscious about their stretch ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 4 comments
The real beauty of a temporary tattoo is the quick and painless way in which it can be cleaned off your skin... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 24 comments
Most health officials agree that tanning in any form is not good for your skin. But for those who must tan, there are a couple of options to choose from... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 361 comments
Although many people suffer from this condition only during the teenage years, pimples can occur throughout adulthood, depending on your hormonal activity, heredity and hygiene. Some people have more severe cases of pimples than others and might ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 5 comments
A good facial mask serves a variety of different functions: mud masks absorb oil, hydrating masks moisturize dry skin and perfecting masks replenish dull skin... more »
By John Gossett 0 comments
As girls begin to develop in their teen years, there is no doubt they will begin to wear make-up. Many adults claim that make-up on younger girls looks bad or cheap. In most cases this is absolutely true, though this is not because of the ... more »
By Katherine Huether 1 comments
Dry skin is a real problem in the winter. Constant exposure to the harsh elements can wreak havoc on exposed places like the face and hands. Not only that, but the entire body can be affected. I've had winters where I was faced with constant dry ... more »
By eMerrill 0 comments
If your facial skin has yellow undertones (sallow or olive) and looks a bit dull, there are long-term methods to boost its radiance, and a couple of tricks that work wonders instantly... more »