The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. It reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer … Read more
Originally, castile soap was an olive oil based soap made in the Castile region of Spain. Today, “castile” refers to any soap that is made from vegetable oil rather than animal fat and synthetic substances. Liquid castile soap is natural, biodegradable, and versatile product with numerous effective applications. I know 12 great uses for castile soap, are there any I missed? I would love to hear your … Read more
Cambridge researcher Aubrey de Grey argues that aging is merely a disease – and a curable one at that. Humans age in seven basic ways, he says, all of which can be … Read more
Do you know that manufacturers can put practically any chemical they want into skin care and hair care products, even if it is a hazardous chemical listed in the RTECS database of toxicity and even if it is considered a toxic waste chemical by the EPA? 90 percent of the ingredients in these products have not been assessed for safety by the government or even by the cosmetics industry’s own safety panel. The FDA allows all sorts of chemicals to be used in these products, including … Read more
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the … Read more
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on LED tattoos. These are flexible thin silicon electronic circuits on silk substrates that can make your skin a screen. The circuits are just about 1 millimeter long and 250 nanometers thick. The silk keeps … Read more
Winter season can be extremely stressful for our skin and hair due to low temperatures and harsh, freezing winds outside, as well as drying-low humidity resulting from heating inside. These can cause dry, flaky, chapped and irritated skin, dry hair and itchy scalp. Here are some tips to help your skin and hair feel more comfortable during … Read more
As we age, skin loses it’s elasticity and firmness. We notice wrinkles and our skin tends to sag. It can be caused by gravity, stress, weight loss, smoking, exposure of the skin to pollutants and UV rays. Unfortunately, there is nothing to reverse the … Read more
What is ideal time for a facial? What is the best time for epilation? Our body has its own internal clock, and the beauty care should take into account these biorhythms. … Read more
Eyes can often hold a lot of unnecessary tension and stress. Your “windows of soul” get tired and dry from constant strain and improper lighting. Try these exercises – they are easy to do and most of them can be performed any time of the day wherever you are. These exercises soothe and lubricate tired eyes, relax and tone eye muscles, and strengthen your … Read more
