Timeless Beauty

Photo Credit: m00by via Compfight.com under Creative Commons The sun's rays are full of dangers, the least of which is sunburn. Sun worshipers have been known to develop skin cancer from too much exposure to ultraviolet rays. Their passionate pursuit for the perfectly even tan leads them to overdo their sun exposure. People who wanted a summer tan, but didn't want to spend too many hours splayed naked under the sun have other options. These handy tanning products are healthy alternatives to staying too long outdoors, getting sunburned, and possibly developing skin cancer in the end. L'Oreal Clear Self-Tanning Gel This cosmetic product is free of parabens, which are chemicals that kill microbes in body lotions, facial creams, and makeup.As a result, they preserve the freshness and good quality of cosmetics longer. This self-tanning gel from L'Oreal doesn't contain any of these harsh chemicals. Dubbed "A Splash of Sun," this cooling gel formula ...

Be a Golden Goddess We all know that alchemy is one of the pseudosciences that many ancient scholars practice. They believe that certain elements can be transformed into gold. In this case, good health and beautiful skin can be achieved through the use of gold bars and its other forms whether worn as jewelry or ingested as powder in food and drinks. Some spas and beauty salons offer a 24-Carat Pure Gold Facial, which increases blood flow to the face and brings more oxygen and nutrients to human cells. According to skincare experts, this kind of facial speeds up cellular processes and promotes regeneration of skin cells. Aside from that, gold also activates electrons in the skin that stimulates healing between cells. This slows down the loss of elastin caused by aging and prevents sagging skin. Apart from facials, consumers can also buy skincare products with gold in them. There are skin toners and moisturizers that use gold along with polypeptide compounds and skin-nourishing ...

Modern skin care products contain certain components that assist those ingredients to make skin look young and healthy always. These ingredients consist of humectants, lipids, and occlusives. Humectants These compounds may be synthetic or made from organic materials, such as lecithin from soya beans and sunflower seeds. Lecithin refers to any group of fatty substances, including phospholipids that keep moisture within the skin's upper layer. Aside from preventing escape of precious moisture from the skin, humectants also pull in moisture from the air to supply the skin cells of much needed fluids. A favorite among dermatologists is hyaluronic acid, which has regenerative properties. This is why most anti-aging skin care products include this as ingredient. This compound is naturally produced by the human body to protect cartilages from deterioration because of friction between bones in the joints. It can hold on to moisture a thousand times more than its weight. Apart fro...

Emu Oil Cream (Photo credit: No Middle Name ) As we age, our skin becomes more and more prone to dryness and sagging. A lot of reasons for this exist, but the most common causes include the natural loss of collagen, which promotes elasticity and firmness of the skin; the reduction of moisture, which promotes cellular hydration; greater damage to cellular membranes because of free radicals; the inevitable slowing down of skin renewal; and excessive exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. These factors definitely hasten the appearance of wrinkles for men and women in their thirties. The good news is that you can take preventive measures, such as keeping your skin hydrated using an effective moisturizing beauty product. Realize that each time you're out in the sunlight or you expose yourself to harsh elements outdoors, your body loses a lot of moisture. This increases your risk of wrinkle formation. When you stay outdoors for quite some time, don't forget to apply a ...

Different Shades of Lipstick (Photo credit: ebbandflo_pomomama ) As early as February 2013, the FDA posted a warning to consumers of the existence of trace amounts of lead in around 400 shades of lipstick that the government agency analyzed. Today, Discovery News reported of a small-scale research study on lipstick brands commonly sold in stores everywhere. According to the study, three-fourths of those lipsticks tested certainly contained lead with half of this group having levels of lead higher than the amount recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for candies that children often consume. Researchers from the School of Public Health of the University of California, Berkeley conducted this study on 32 brands of lipstick identified by a small group of young Asian women who've been participating in the Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice (ACRJ) Youth Program in Oakland, California. The research team tested the lipstick samples for tox...