Women Beauty News

The twin exhibitions Beautyworld Middle East, and Wellness & Spas Middle East will begin tomorrow (Sunday) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run till May 20. The events will witness leading manufacturers, suppliers of beauty equipment, cosmetics, fragrance and beauty products, wellness and spa products, and fitness services and … [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...]

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 can’t move. They’re confident that the revised monograph issued this week that states possible … [Read more...]

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...]

Women who use lipsticks are at risk of getting cancer because research in recent times has revealed that some lipsticks that contain lead can be poisonous when absorbed into the tissues of the lips. Lead, the experts say, can cause renal failure as a result of the kidneys becoming dysfunctional. The Mt Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada which posted the findings on the … [Read more...]

Danger: Beauty can be bad for your health. Two French doctors have been on trial in Bordeaux this week, accused of negligence in cosmetic operations which went wrong. In one case, a specialist cosmetic surgeon is accused in a civil action of pressing ahead with a liposuction and stomach-reduction operation despite unacceptably high risks. His patient, a 55-year-old woman, died … [Read more...]

MONDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Women with facial proportions that are closest to average are considered the most beautiful by their peers, research suggests. Researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Toronto asked college students to view digital photos of women's faces that were identical except for slight alterations in certain … [Read more...]

Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): Women who are exposed to hairspray during the early stages of pregnancy are more than twice as likely to give birth to a son with the genital birth defect hypospadias, according to a new study. The research has been published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The study is the first to show a significant link between hairspray and … [Read more...]

Beauty at The Speed of Light October 27, 2005   Patients now demand the 'natural' look. Recent advances in cosmetic and laser surgery have not just been about new techniques but also a refinement in how those techniques are used. Gone are the days when patients are willing to put up with months of redness for better skin. Public demand has driven improvements in skin … [Read more...]

  Basking at the beach or hitting the tanning bed may be relaxing, but it can do serious damage to your skin. More than 1 million people this year will be diagnosed with skin cancer, and the number of cases has tripled in women under 40 over the last three decades. There are more new skin cancer cases each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer … [Read more...]

It has been one of the biggest boom industries of the past few years. But now woman are being urged to curb their enthusiasm for turning back time with cosmetic procedures and embrace their natural looks. A series of books are being released which say there is too much pressure on women to make themselves look younger with drastic remedies such as facelifts, tummy tucks … [Read more...]

Staying out of the sun is a really good way to avoid skin cancer. But that doesn't matter to the many people—you know who you are—who want to be tan. Researchers in Southern California tried another approach: telling college students that UV light can make your skin age faster, on the theory that people care more about their appearance than the abstract risk of skin cancer. … [Read more...]

ATLANTA: Lipsticks tested by a US consumer rights group found that more than half contained lead and some popular brands including Cover Girl, L’Oreal and Christian Dior had more lead than others, the group said on Thursday. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics said tests on 33 brand-name red lipsticks by the Bodycote Testing Group in Santa Fe Spring, California, found that 61% … [Read more...]

Roker makes beauty call on Miss USA Reported July 12, 2005 By RICHARD HUFF DAILY NEWS TV EDITOR Miss USA 2006, Tara Elizabeth Conner, celebrates her win. Until recently, the only chicken cutlets Al Roker knew about went on a grill. He now also knows that the rubber, removable breast enhancers used in beauty … [Read more...]

How much damage have you done to your hair? Let's face it; we all take our hair through the wringer. Conditioners are supposed to protect our hair and reverse some of the damage. Now, however, new research has found a better way for conditioners to do the job. Americans spend more than 1 billion dollars a year on conditioners. How do you know which one really works for you? … [Read more...]

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...]