By Judith Williams
Eyelashes are one of the most prominent features on the human face. They frame the eyes, and depending on length and thickness can make a person look sultry or sexy. Yet, not everyone is born with thick lashes, and people often have questions about the growth of the eyelashes. Human hair has a slow growth rate at about 1/2 inch per month. However eyelashes grow back much quicker. Eyelashes are...
By Megan Curley
Maintaining your makeup collection includes keeping makeup brushes clean and keeping products organized. However, many women don't realize that makeup can go bad and some products even have expiration dates. By following a few general rules, you can keep track of which makeup products need to be replaced and when. Many makeup products contain preservative ingredients. Parabens are used in...
By Margaret Dilloway
Mineral makeup is a popular, relatively new cosmetic. As the name says, mineral makeup is made of crushed minerals that sit on top of the skin and reflect the light for a porcelain-like appearance. Some mineral makeup lines contain no fillers or preservatives, and are beneficial to problem skin types, such as those who have acne or rosacea. The makeup looks daunting to use at first because it is...
By Shepherd
Stretch marks appear anytime the skin has to stretch rapidly. They can appear when a person has put on weight, when bodybuilders put on muscle mass and when a pregnancy demands that the skin stretch to accommodate the growing baby. It is possible to make stretch marks less noticeable by using makeup to make them blend better with the surrounding skin. By camouflaging the lighter area of the...
By SKetcham
Evening primrose is a type of wildflower with seeds that contain a high concentration of gamma-linoleic acid, or GLA. Evening primrose oil is a popular and effective natural treatment for premenstrual syndrome, breast pain and eczema, and using evening primrose oil helps lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of heart disease and blood clots. Because evening primrose oil is not regulated by the...