By Catherine Amo
When applied with care, makeup can enhance the features and overall beauty of the wearer. Although there are even more benefits of wearing makeup, there are people who cannot use it for various reasons. Some find store-bought makeup too heavy for their skin, some are allergic to the contents and others do not like the shades and colors available. When a lady learns to make her own makeup, she can ...
By Shiromi Arserio
Some people steer away from make up because they don't like to look too "done up." However, just because you prefer a natural look doesn't mean you have to go out without any make up. The irony is that a "natural look" can easily be achieved with make up, which rather than looking overdone will simply create the illusion of flawless skin. Prep the skin. To get a...
By Victoria Ries
Stretch marks, or striae, are the result of the skin being stretched in a short period of time such as rapid weight gain, the onset of hypothyroidism, gaining muscle-mass and pregnancy. Aging skin is also subject to stretch marks due to the lack of elasticity that results with the natural process of aging. When stretch marks first occur they are red and jagged-looking, randomly crisscrossing the...
By Kevin Rail
When you think of stretch marks, you may think that only pregnant women suffer from them. However, teens also get them due to hormonal fluctuations and rapid growth spurts. When stretch marks develop in teens, this can be tough on their self-confidence. Under normal circumstances, these stretch marks disappear as they get older. Stretch marks are caused from a hormone imbalance that takes place ...
By Shelley Moore
Alpha and beta hydroxy acids are common ingredients in skin care products such as cleansers, masks, moisturizers and anti-aging items. There are several types of these acids, usually included in a concentration up to 10 percent for skin care. Hydroxy acid is effective for improving skin health and appearance, although it can also cause some irritation and sun sensitivity. Beta hydroxy acid is...