Beauty

Collagen, the quick way to teat wrinkles, may seem like a miracle treatment. But that isn't necessarily the case. Here's some things to consider before getting the needle.

Traditionally, lye was made by leaching it from wood ashes, and this lye was much less caustic than modern commercial products. You can still enjoy the benefits of traditional lye-based soap by making it at home. This guide explains the process.

Lasers effectively remove hair, but multiple treatments are required for permanent hair loss, results vary and darker skin types are more difficult to treat. To know if it's right for you, consider these four factors.

Mostly gone are the days when beachgoers and backyard sun worshippers slathered baby oil all over themselves to get a deep burn, er, tan. Today, people are more interested in protecting their skin from the sun's harmful rays than in soaking them up,

It used to be that when we got a cut or scrape, we'd wash it and stick on a bandage. Today people are likely to add a third step to that process, applying an antibiotic ointment to the wound. As we will discuss, are we going overboard, or do these oi

Everyone is worried about the spread of germs. Washing your hands regularly is a must, but do antibacterial soaps and gels really help? Here are a few simple facts about soap:

Manicures and pedicures look great, but you need to ensure you're only taking the polish and nails when you go. Here's how.

Acne is a common skin disease and is usually treatable. Arm yourself with the following knowledge, and you can find your way back to clearer skin.

When you think about your aging skin, you probably worry most about wrinkles. But there's a lot more to be aware of. We'll cover other common skin troubles and how to deal with them so that you can keep your skin looking young and healthy.

Maintaining healthy skin can be difficult, especially when your skin is overly dry or itchy. Before you spend money on an overpriced skin care solution, check out these simple (and inexpensive!) techniques.

When it comes to skin issues such as rosacea, don't confuse beauty with health. Focus on caring for your skin from both the inside and outside.

Eating at least 3 snack-sized servings of seeds and nuts a week has a host of health benefits. We'll give you 5 easy ways to increase your consumption of these tasty foods.

If you love sunbathing or make an effort to maintain a golden-bronze tan, you've unwittingly contributed to the aging of your skin. Sunbathing destroys the elastic fibres that keep skin looking firm and smooth. That leads to earlier wrinkles, blotche

Losing touch with your body's natural hunger and satisfaction signals can lead to chronic overeating — and unhealthy extra kilograms and pounds that can lead to diabetes, heart disease and other serious conditions. When Swedish researchers compared t

Just 15 to 20 minutes with your limbs exposed will keep your vitamin D at adequate levels, which is important for your overall health. While you want to spend time in the sun, avoid extreme heat, which, in contrast, is quite dangerous for your heart.

Starting from a basic soap recipe, you can make all kinds of soothing and smelly soaps you and your family could love. Here's some favourites.

Making homemade soap is convenient and will save you money down the line. The following guidelines will explain the process of saponification -- the chemical process by which soap is formed -- so you can get started on making your own sweet-smelling

Unlike store-bought, commercial beauty aids, homemade cosmetics take a little time and trouble to prepare and most of them will generally spoil more quickly. The following recipes are for easy-to-make, basic preparations containing commonly available

A good electric shaver can easily last ten years. The six important factors to consider when buying are brand name, motor speed, trial period, comfort factor, battery features and corded models versus cordless. Here's more information to help with yo

"Up-do" hairstyles have a timeless appeal. Think of Audrey Hepburn's chignon in Breakfast at Tiffany's, as desirable today as it was in 1961. Not that you need to be up for an Oscar to create a film-star look. If you can manage a ponytail, you can cr