Escape the stresses of the economic downturn with an uplifting 90-minute aromatherapy massage for the price of two drinks A good bet for thrifty spa goers is to visit either an independent day spa that has competitive offers or to use the extensive facilities of a destination spa but on a day package. This allows you to make use of most of the pools and thermal suites (often … [Read more...]
Women Beauty News
Flax in diet improves women’s hair in study
A study of the benefits of a Manitoba companys flax-enriched nutrition bar stands to redefine the term flaxen-haired. According to the Flax Council of Canada, which backed the study through its FC2015 Inc. subsidiary, a nutrition bar not yet on the market will increase the lustre, shine and overall condition of womens hair. The snack food is made by Glanbia … [Read more...]
Psychological risks of cosmetic surgery ignored: study
VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) Magazine stories about breast implants, nose jobs and liposuction too often downplay the psychological risks, including suicide, of invasive cosmetic surgery, reports a Canadian study. Surgery is portrayed as part of a "normal" beauty regime in best-selling North American women's magazines, in stories alongside clothing and diet advice, researcher … [Read more...]
Musks in Fragrances May Weaken Immune System
Musks in Fragrances May Weaken Immune System FRIDAY, Jan. 7 FRIDAY, Jan. 7 (HealthDayNews)-- Synthetic musks that are widely used as fragrances in products such as soaps, cosmetics and detergents may reduce the body's ability to defend against toxic compounds, says a study in … [Read more...]
Style and beauty at your fingertips
You no longer have to suffer the high price of a day spa or the low quality of a discount nail salon. The new breed of nail salon offers an environment in which quality of service and ambience are impeccable but prices are reasonable. Flora Fingertip Beauty Nail Salon's warm ambience relaxes and soothes the mind immediately when you walk through the door. Tucked away on … [Read more...]
Natural Serum Eyedrops Relieve Dry Eyes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eyedrops made from a person's own serum are superior to artificial tear preparations for relieving signs and symptoms of severe dry eye disease, according to results of a study. This study indicates that so-called autologous serum "contains essential components" for maintaining eye surface health, Dr. Takashi Kojima, who led the study, said in an … [Read more...]
Soy for Hair, Skin and Nail Health
New York, NY - March 11, 2005 - Exposure to ultraviolet radiation, especially without sunscreen protection, can affect the skin in various ways. UV radiation from the sun triggers the formation of oxygen free radicals that damage tissue fibers that hold the skin together. When these fibers are damaged, the skin becomes thinned out, losing its suppleness and strength. If left … [Read more...]
Skin Needs Protection From Winter Weather
When the air outside is chilly and low on humidity, and the air inside is heated and dry, you have a recipe for chapped skin and cracked lips, dermatologists say. To prevent scaling, flaking and itching, pay special attention to your skin during the cold months by applying a cream-based moisturizer every day, recommends Dr. Anjali Dahiya, a dermatologist at the Iris Cantor … [Read more...]
Tattoos ink may contain heavy metals: study
Dirty needles may be the chief health concern with tattoos, but preliminary research suggests the inks used to make the body art may harbor potentially toxic heavy metals. In an analysis of 17 tattoo inks from five manufacturers, researchers found evidence of a number of different metals, such as nickel and copper, in the products. It's unclear how much metal may be in the … [Read more...]
Adios! Spain bans skinny mannequins in stores
MADRID, Spain - Vanesa Lopez looked at the mannequin in the store window and burst out laughing. It was mostly leg, impossibly long and thin, with shorts hugging a tiny waist and a frilly top on delicate shoulders. “That’s out of my league,” said Lopez, a 30-year-old interior decorator with a medium build. “You see it and say, ‘Wow, I’d like to look like that.”’ Such … [Read more...]
Slick shape ‘best for health’
NEW YORK: Like it or not, slick shape is the best for health. A new study has found that the type of fat responsible for producing the pear shape showed off by celebrities like Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez can actually protect women from a number of serious diseases. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have carried out the study and found that buttock and hip fat may help … [Read more...]
Chewing gum can ‘enhance breasts’
A chewing gum which the makers say can help enhance the size, shape and tone of the breasts has proved to be a big hit in Japan. B2Up says its Bust-Up gum, when chewed three or four times a day, can also help improve circulation, reduce stress and fight ageing. The gum works by slowly releasing compounds contained in an extract from a plant called Pueraria mirifica. In theory, … [Read more...]
Botox gets a new warning label
new warning label on Botox and Botox Cosmetics in Canada that advises the toxin can spread to other parts of the body, to potentially fatal effect, has been met by a decided absence of brow-furrowing among those who use the drug cosmetically, and not only because their foreheads cant move. Theyre confident that the revised monograph issued this week that states possible … [Read more...]
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