Beauty Facts and Myths If you don't have flawless skin or an hourglass figure, don't worry. Your appeal goes far beyond your looks. The science behind the "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" cliché may surprise you!
Mud is Not a Four-letter Word Mud has a dirty reputation. Soil, mud, dirt-they're words associated with the unpleasant side of life. We say someone has a soiled reputation. When someone is in trouble, his name is mud. When people are speaking unfavourably of each other, they're dishing dirt.
Sampling the Fountain of Youth I caught the end of a stand-up comedian's routine the other night while channel surfing. He joked that plastic surgery "makes you look young in the same way that a drag queen looks like a woman. There's just something a little off...
Label Lowdown Organic beauty products are spreading faster than you can say, "go green. But when you read their labels, what do the terms organic, natural, or vegan really mean?
Aahh Inspiring You don't need a lot of time to benefit from a spa break. One hour at a Canadian day spa is enough time to try anything from a pedicure to a facial. Length of treatment is less important than the quality and depth of the experience.
Natural Spirit We know that alive readers lead active lives. Our selection of swimwear perfectly suits an energetic lifestyle. Environmentally friendly accessories have gone from hard-to-find to one of this year's biggest fashion trends. From used skateboards to last week's newspaper, recycled accessories are infiltrating the fashion world. Make a statement with chic, eco accessories as you commit to a green lifestyle.
Eco Trends The biggest trend to hit the runway this season is not visually apparent. The rise of eco-designers is paving a new fashion philosophy that encompasses a green world view while also producing clothes that are beautiful, sophisticated, and fashion forward.
Look Pretty-Amazing Beauty may only be skin deep, but that's a perfectly good reason to put your best face forward.
Alive and Well in 2006 Beauty maintenance can seem like an ongoing melodrama at times. But, as this year's beauty articles pointed out, it all comes down to a few basic players. Visit heath food stores to find natural, toxin-free products to keep you healthy and looking your best.
The Copper Connection Copper is at the core of normal body function. Without copper, we cannot form superoxide dismutase, the superpower of all antioxidants. Copper also helps our bodies create collagen, the protein that forms healthy joints and supple, young skin. And it has a role in helping our bodies store iron, a critical component of the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Your Breast Friend When lingerie shopping, most women spend too much time searching for a sexy style instead of the right fit. Unfortunately, a plunging push-up bra is not the healthiest choice; neither is going without a bra at all.
Extreme Natural Makeover We have all seen the shows on prime time television. An out-of-shape man or woman needing to lose twenty or more pounds, with tired skin and dry hair undergoes a complete surgical makeover.
Chamomile What a hard day! You're stressed out, so you reach for a cup of chamomile tea to calm your inner self. But what about your outer self? What about your complexion?
Chamomile's healing properties do wonders..
Beauty Supplements That May Surprise You! Beauty is linked to health. And while everything you take into your body will have an effect on your outward appearance, some foods and supplements have more influence than others.