Beauty

Part 1
EcoBeauty: Scrubs, Rubs, Masks, and Bath Bombs for You and Your Friends
by Lauren Cox, Janice Cox
What's the hippest way to be green? When you whip up a batch of Avocado Hair Conditioner, not only will your hair be green (for about twenty minutes) but your lifestyle will, too. Natural beauty maven Lauren Cox is bringing bath and body

Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women
by George S. Weaver
We doubt not that God is a lover of Beauty. We speak reverently. He fashioned the worlds in Beauty, when there was no eye to behold them but his own. All along the wild old forest he has carved the forms of Beauty.

The Living Beauty Philosophy
Bobbi Brown Living Beauty
by Bobbi Brown
There's a certain amount of peace that comes from getting older. I realize this as I am entering my fifties (yikes!). After so many years of aspiring to unattainable ideals, I have finally learned to let go and relax.

Cellular Rejuvenation
Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation
by Nicholas Perricone, M.D.
Taking a holistic approach that taps into cutting-edge science, Dr. Nicholas Perricone reveals how to rev up our cellular metabolism so that we can stay healthy, strong, and energetic, while keeping our skin soft, smooth, and supple.

Health Risks of Tattooing and Piercing
by Health Canada
Tattooing and ear/body piercing are increasingly popular among Canadians. These procedures, however, may increase the risk of contracting a number of serious blood-borne diseases.

Cosmetics and Your Health
by Women's Health Information Center
Fragrances and preservatives are the main ingredients in cosmetics. Fragrances are the most common cause of skin problems. More than 5,000 different kinds are used in products. Products marked 'fragrance-free' or 'without perfume'; means that no fragrance

Cosmetic Surgery
Welcome to Your Face Lift: What to Expect Before, During and After Cosmetic Surgery
by Helen Bransford
At the age of forty-seven and married to a man seven years her junior, Helen Bransford decided it was time to recapture that face she no longer saw when she looked in the mirror. Her surgery involved a 'touch of lipo' under the chin, a forehead peel

Using Medicine to Improve Appearances : Professional Advice
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Since it is often difficult for people to determine the validity of claims made about topical products and to decide among the overwhelming number of anti-aging procedures, how do people know what's right for them?

Using Medicine to Improve Appearances : Cosmetics or Drugs? Side Effects
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Much confusion exists about the status of cosmetic products having medicinal or drug-like benefits, says Linda Katz, M.D., M.P.H., director of the FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors.

Using Medicine to Improve Appearances: Aging Skin 101
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A smaller nose. Bigger breasts. Slimmer thighs. Plumper lips. Less hair on the body. More hair on the head. Whether we're looking to tighten our tummies or lighten our laugh lines, America's fascination with youth and beauty has long fueled

Hair Dye Reactions, Hair Color and Cancer
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
As with hair relaxers, some consumers have reported hair loss, burning, redness, and irritation from hair dyes. Allergic reactions to dyes include itching, swelling of the face, and even difficulty breathing.

Use Caution With Hair Relaxers and Dyes
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Some stylists recommend applying a layer of petroleum jelly on the scalp before applying a relaxer because it creates a protective barrier between the chemical and the skin. Scratching, brushing, and combing can make the scalp more susceptible to chemical

Hair Replacement : Treatments, Thick and Thin of Hair Cosmetics
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The mythology of hair loss is a book unto itself. Wearing hats won't cause it, doctors say. Nor will standing on your head to increase blood flow cure it. Massaging your scalp and brushing your hair won't save you.

Hair Replacement : Surgery, Hairpieces and Health-Related Hair Loss
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Twenty years ago, many people felt they risked looking like a Cabbage Patch doll if they chose surgery to eliminate baldness. Now, says Carlos Puig, D.O., director of Puig Medical Group, which is headquartered in Houston, better surgical techniques

Hair Replacement: Uncovering Baldness, Minoxidil
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
If you want to cover up a balding head, there are three ways to do it. Each has advantages and disadvantages. When you talk about restoring hair, you're essentially looking at three different approaches.

Hair Removal : Electrical Epilators, Laser
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Home-use electrolysis devices work the same way as those for professional use and carry the same health risks. The risks are not very great, however, FDA's Watson says, because the voltages and currents for the home-use devices are not very high.

Hair Removal: Waxing, Electrical Epilators
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Waxing, too, is mostly done to shape the eyebrows and remove hair on the chin and upper lip, says Brenda Ruffner, a cosmetologist in Rockville, Md., although, she says, many women also have their legs, underarms, and bikini line waxed.

Hair Removal: Shaving, Depilatories, Tweezing and Waxing
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Hair where fashion dictates hairlessness frustrates many folks. A variety of products, with varying degrees of easy use and safety, are available for those seeking social smoothness.

Fingernail : Healthy Nails, Precautions for Artificial Nails
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
When the offending agent is no longer used, reactions clear up. Sometimes, the user can identify the chemical causing the allergic reaction and avoid it. Though rare, some nail products can cause illness and even death, particularly if ingested

Fingernail : Nail Infections, Allergies and Other Hazards
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
More common nail problems, dermatologists report, are infections from bacteria, such as Staphylococcus; fungi, such as Candida (also known as yeast); and skin viruses, such as warts.