Women Beauty News

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...]

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...]

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...]

Are you Happy Aging or just Anti-Aging? Self confident and vivacious women of today embrace their maturity with love, acceptance and nurturing self-care - - a beauty secret that goes far beyond any cosmetics.True beauty comes from within and is a reflection of our physical, mental and emotional health. The power to regenerate and to slow the aging process lies within our cells. … [Read more...]

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...]

Beauty Foods: How Diet Can Improve Appearance Reported December 02, 2005 By Jennifer Grossman   The old adage, “you are what you eat,” is getting a 21st century makeover. Until recently, most dietary advice has focused on weight management and disease prevention.  That focus is now expanding to specifically look at how … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

A new study from Germany and France is suggesting that supplements containing flaxseed and borage oil can protect the skin from mild irritation, and improve skin health from within. The oils, which are rich in omega 3 and omega 6 (respectively), can also decrease skin roughness and scaling. These results were published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The growing … [Read more...]

  NUTLEY, N.J. -- Women who have survived cancer have a new resource to help them reclaim their physical confidence and emotional well-being. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Roche is sponsoring the launch of “Mirror, Mirror On the Wall, How Do I Feel Underneath it All?(TM),” an initiative that combines a specialized fashion program with … [Read more...]

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...]

Nails Can Be Beasts As Well as Beauties Published Tuesday, November 8, 2005 You don't have to look far -at the hands (and feet) of women in all walks of life, at the displays in every pharmacy, at the nail salons that have proliferated around the country -- to realize that nails are in. There are more … [Read more...]

Women's skin ages faster than men's, according to a German study using a new laser-based technique to measure damage from sun exposure and aging. The study, published in Optics Letters, a journal of the Optical Society of America, was based on a new technique in which doctors shine pulses of infrared laser light to look at the deeper layers of the skin and measure … [Read more...]

Most people considering cosmetic surgery don't want to radically alter their appearance, says a new study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Instead, they just want to enhance their appearance with natural-looking improvements. In other words: they don't want a total nose job, but a simple tuck that conceals excess skin flaps under the chin would be … [Read more...]

Brazil opens a 'green' Fashion Week July 10, 2007 Sao Paulo's Fashion Week, Latin America's biggest couture event, got underway on Wednesday featuring eye-catching confections and celebrating the theme of ecological awareness. Nearly 50 designers incorporated environmental themes into their collections for this year's edition of the … [Read more...]

We see one or two hair extension techniques taking the forefront lead. Victoria Beckham, Jordan and even Jennifer Aniston have used what is know as the strand by strand hot bond hair fusion technique, but what is it exactly? why is it so popular and what makes the media report that hair extensions damage your hair? Recently it was reported that Kate Beckinsale, Victoria … [Read more...]

Tricia Heiser, 34, lost more than 80 pounds two years ago. Although she worked out with a personal trainer daily and slimmed down from a size 1X blouse to a medium, her flabby arms remained a source of embarrassment. "I want to wear strapless dresses and spaghetti straps and bathing suits and feel comfortable," she said. "I think I like the winter season better because I can … [Read more...]

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...]

Canadian Minister of Health announces information on the Scientific Advisory Panel on breast implantsTuesday, 12-Apr-2005 Canadian Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh, has announced the details of the March 22 and 23 Scientific Advisory Panel on Breast Implants meeting, including the names of the panellists and the mandate of the Panel. "There … [Read more...]

SATURDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDayNews) -- When you head outdoors this winter with your skis, skates or snowshoes, don't forget the sunscreen. "Winter sports enthusiasts can face just as much risk of sunburn as summer sunbathers when exposed skin isn't protected," Noreen Nicol, chief clinical officer at National Jewish Medical and Research Center, said in a prepared … [Read more...]

Delayed reactions from popular dermal fillers, injected into the skin for wrinkle reduction, may be underestimated, putting many women at risk for adverse events, such as scarring, Bell's palsy, and lumpy faces. According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Millions of people seek skin treatments every year from dermal fillers. The FDA has … [Read more...]

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...]

A study of the benefits of a Manitoba company’s 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 women’s hair. The snack food is made by Glanbia … [Read more...]