Dry Skin Tips and Causes

Dry skin is a universal problem; people the world over are trying to cope with dry skin and in the bargain, the manufacture of skin products has become a billion dollar industry.

Causes of Dry Skin

There are many reasons why we get dry skin, which at times is flaky and patchy, and even develops rashes. Cold weather with harsh winds is one of the main reasons; low humidity and working in air-conditioned atmospheres for long periods are other common reasons.

Tips for oily hair

The hair can be considered as oily if it has a greasy appearance from 2nd to 3rd day after shampooing. The secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands of the scalp causes the oiliness. The secretion of sebum is controlled by androgens which are present in small quantities in women. Secretion of sebum starts at the puberty stage and the hair will be greasier in women during menstruation. The oiliness of the hair makes it appear as stringy and dirty even though you wash your hair regularly. Oil on the scalp is necessary to keep the scalp healthy and to prevent damage to hair such as split ends and provide a good sheen. Oily hair can cause dandruff and itching.

Unexpected uses for lip balms

It may not be the most glamorous beauty product , but there are so many reasons that lip balm is the best—especially when the weather begins to get cold and skin starts to dry out. Here are 8 clever ways to use the stuff other than on your lips.

Adult acne? We can help!

There you are, an adult woman, long out of your teenage-acne years, going about your business, when boom—breakouts. Maybe lots of them! Maybe even at the same time as wrinkles! Yes, it's unfair—but it happens. A lot. 

How to never look tired

Some of the most depressing beauty findings in recent history, studies in Sweden found that sleep-deprived people were perceived as less attractive—wait for it—sadder than the same subjects well rested. Annoying, right? After all, “sleep-deprived” includes most of us, since the average woman gets only six and a half hours a night, not the eight doctors say she requires. Clearly, we all need more shut-eye—but in the meantime, we could use a little magic to help us outwit the Swedish data and fake “awake.” Here, the tricks every sleepy woman should know:

Beauty tips for kids

Everyone likes to look their best, and kids are no exception. Parents play an essential role by teaching kids the basics of personal grooming, providing them with a healthy diet, and making exercise and fitness an everyday part of family life. Doing so lays a firm foundation for a life of health and beauty, as the two go hand in hand.

Tips for a perfect makeup

We all put on makeup (at least some of the time), but is your technique yielding the best possible results? Here, Kimberly Soane, the director of artistry at Bobbi Brown, offers up some simple pointers to make sure we're using everything from concealer to bronzer to mascara right.