Skin Care Gratification: A Study in Patience & Vanity

Skincare is the perfect example of the modern consumer’s lack of patience and eternal quest for instant gratification. In reality, no product heals infections overnight, eliminates lines completely or quells blemishes in a matter of days. There are some services, however, that either provide an instant glow or with ongoing use, plumper, calmer skin. Among [...]

Government Agency Urges Black HIV/AIDS Awareness

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, joins African-Americans in remembering those who have died with AIDS and in fighting the disease. “We have a national responsibility to alleviate the HIV/AIDS-related suffering of African-Americans by ensuring that they have full knowledge of—and access to—all proven forms of [...]

New Home Pregnancy Tests Allows For Faster Results

First Response has announced its patent pending technology, which allows women to detect pregnancy even earlier.  Cleared by the FDA, the technology allows FIRST RESPONSE pregnancy tests allow women to detect pregnancy up to six days before a missed period, which is one day before any other at home pregnancy test.

FIRST RESPONSE detects the presence [...]

United Airlines, Murad Sign Deal

Amenity kits including Murad Skin perfecting lotion, cleansing shave, refreshing cleanser, energizing shampoo, pomegranate body lotion and moisturizing body wash will now be given to first and business class passengers of United Airlines. The deal only applies to those flying trans-Atlantic and Pacific. The deal is one of many where retail brands tie up with [...]

Avon, Reese Witherspoon Launch New Fragrance

Reese Witherspoon held a private tea party for eight of Avon’s selling representatives to celebrate the success of “In Bloom,” her debut fragrance in partnership with Avon.

Witherspoon’s fragrance is described as very sensual, romantic and alluring, and aligns with her sentiments of being a strong, independent woman with a full life. Inspired by scents [...]

Study Reaffirms Bisphenol-A Risks

Results of a recent study published in Consumer Reports indicates that current guidelines set by the UK government unit Food Standards Agency (FSA) regarding Bisphenol A (BPA) are outdated and do not reflect the results of current studies on the health risks of BPA, according to The Ecologist. BPA is a plastic additive used in [...]

From Earth To Body: Botany-Inspired Skincare

From the earth whence it came. That is where our heart is now regarding inspiring beauty products and treatments. The new-old lifestyle, back to basics, encourages healthy eating, honest beauty regimens and ethical dumping of waste (compost!). Eating healthy can be as easy as cutting out refined sugars (corn syrup), drinking more water and adding [...]

Serena Williams, Mission Skincare, Expand Line

This month, MISSION Skincare and CVS/Pharmacy will launch six new products for customers on the go in more than 5,000 CVS locations. MISSION Skincare, co-founded by athletes including Mia Hamm and Serena Williams, has teamed up with CVS to bring “Active Lifestyle Skincare Destinations” specifically for people who live an energetic lifestyle.

The kick-off will begin [...]

Mediterranean Diet: A Shield Against Depression?

Followers of the Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop depression according to the results of a recent study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, reports NHIondemand. The Mediterranean diet is based upon traditional diet of the Mediterranean Basin region. Researchers had over 10,000 healthy, depression-free adults follow the Mediterranean diet and fill out [...]

Luxe Lash Redux

The eyes are the first thing people see, at least when fully-clothed, so welcome to our roundup on the best new mascaras. For each personality, there is a perfume, mascara, pair of jeans and handbag that fits like no other. For our fellow beauty junkies, fall launches means a variety of new options. Below are [...]

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