1. Clinique cosmetics - How to save mega money and use all-natural beauty products
February 01, 2007


It is no secret that women all over the world seek perfect skin and hair and will pay through the nose to get the latest products to help them achieve this. Whilst these products may or may not work, you can however make inexpensive, natural beauty and hair treatments from ingredients that you already have in your home which will perform just as well as (if not better than ) products you purchase. If you only have one natural beauty product taking a regular place in your cupboard, then take my advice and make it Olive Oil! It is an extremely versatile beauty product and can be used on jus... (read more)

Author: Steven James | Article Views: 366

2. Will you Marry Me ? ~ The Message of the Engagement Ring
January 30, 2007


History reveals that the first recorded engagement ring, was given in 1477; a gift from the Archduke Maximilian of Hamburg given to his bride-to-be, Mary of Burgundy. He gave her a diamond engagement ring to grace her finger and announce their betrothal. Apparently that standard became the highest by which all other rings are measured, as the diamond engagement ring is still the most popular purchased gemstone for this occasion. The “Vein to Her Heart” ~ Where to Place the Engagement Ring It is believed that the fourth finger of the left hand was chosen due to the belief held by the... (read more)

Author: Brian Welsch | Article Views: 587

3. Anti-Ageing Tips for Youthful Skin
January 29, 2007


As we get older, skin ageing is inevitable. Over time skin becomes thinner and loses its elasticity, and we develop lines and wrinkles. Lines on the forehead, crows feet, lines around the lips and mouth, sagging skin on the jowls and neck are all signs of growing old. Exposure to the sun, diet. lifestyle and environmental factors also have an impact on the skin. What can you do to keep looking younger for as long as possible? 1. Protect your skin from the sun. Use sun protection products with an SPF factor 15 or higher on your face throughout the year, whether the sun is shining or not!... (read more)

Author: Lin Parker | Article Views: 462

4. Health and Beauty - What do the professionals recommend?
January 29, 2007


Women have been wearing cosmetics for eons. There is evidence of people using cosmetics over 5000 years ago! Wealthy Egyptian women would paint their nails, massage their faces with creams and oils, use lipstick and eyeliner and color their hair. Given all this, things really haven't changed that much over the last few milennia or so! So how you do put cosmetics on? and how do the professionals suggest you do it? Well, Take it from me that the most important thing you can do when applying makeup is to start with a clean face. A clean face gives you the perfect canvas for applying th... (read more)

Author: Steven James | Article Views: 397