A Faux Glow: The Best New Bronzers & Self Tanners

Of late I’ve pondered if the “pregnancy glow” might have something to do not just with hormones, but the fact that most pregnant women are more hydrated, consume less caffeine and alcohol, and eat a bit healthier than the average individual. But, most of us are not committed to that long-term and for a solution [...]

Beauty Basics: Summer Skincare

There are plenty of beauty goods on the market, but sometimes minimalist is the best option. Amid a long recovery, budgetary issues remain, so our cleansing, moisturizing and sunscreen recommendations are reasonably priced, whether your main concern is price or source of ingredients. Summer means more sweating, the risk of clogged pores, heat rashes, dehydration [...]

Water: A Scarce Resource?

Consultancy Maplecroft has released a report evaluating the 165 nations and outlined the top 10 nations facing the most extreme water situations. The results showed the following nations face a potential crisis regarding their clean water supply, based on the Water Security Risk Index: Somalia, Mauritania, Sudan, Niger, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkmenistan and Syria. [...]

Australian Beauty Secrets Come Stateside

It’s a rare talent that has hair like this but can handle all manes equally. The beautiful woman below is none other than Janet Waddell, a haircare veteran and owner of the namesake salon in NYC’s Gramercy Park neighborhood. A blowout is a simple reminder of how big a role haircare is in a woman’s [...]

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 [...]

Yemen May Be First Country Out Of Water

The capital city of Yemen, Sanaa, has about 10 years until their wells run dry, The Times of London reports. Presently, the lack of water is becoming dangerous and beginning to cause a threat of civil conflict. Many are making ends meet by spending half their income on water from a truck that tours the [...]

Science, Health & Recalls Week of November 10

Research Studies Cancer Risk From Silicone Implants The results of a new study suggest that breast implants may increase the risk of a rare form of lymphoma cancer known as anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma (ALCL), Reuters reports. Dr. Daphne de Jong and colleagues from The Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam looked into the association between [...]