Green tea has components that may be beneficial in clearing acne. Green tea contains a catechin (antioxidant) known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that has exhibited antibacterial and anti-inflammatory capabilities, which may help in fighting acne, according to a study in the "Journal of Drugs i

Tebori tattooing is an older technique used by Japanese tattoo artists. This technique is done completely by hand, as opposed to modern tattooing, which uses machinery. Although tebori tattooing takes longer, the technique allows for more creativity and attention to detail, within a certain set of s

Hairstyles, like clothing, seem to evolve every few decades. The shag, which is a style characterized by different layered lengths of hair, was popular in the 1970s and it has been revived in the 2000s. The hairstyle is pretty much universal as far as the age of the wearer. With a few differentiatio

Amber is tree resin that has become fossilized over millions of years. This tree resin hardens into a fossil during a long process of polymerization and oxidization. The resulting amber can be yellow or orange and may contain remnants of other organic material, such as trapped insects. Amber is valu

Everyone has heard the rumors that shaving can make a man's beard grow back darker, thicker, faster and just generally manlier than before. And why wouldn't it? Shouldn't hair just grow back thicker and angrier every time it's cut? According to electrology.com, this is a legend. What...

Owning and managing a complete spa does have its everyday challenges. One of the best ways to ensure that business is going smoothly is to ensure that the proper equipment has been put into place. The pedicure chair is a very important part of the spa that many clients love to sit back and enjoy. Wh

Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks wears a stark white patent leather headband, which is a nice contrast to her dark, curly hair.

During Chuck Taylor's tenure with Converse, between 1918 and 1928, he focused on creating a shoe for the sport of basketball. Decades later, the Chuck Taylor canvas lace-up remains one of the most popular shoe choices. A modern addition to the Chuck Taylor family features a double upper. There is no

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Cellulite is a curse amongst many women, even women who are not overweight. Cellulite is essentially deposits of fat that collect inside women's subcutaneous fat layer, which unlike men, is organized into upright chambers that allow for more fat to be stored. Cellulite is common on the buttocks, thi

Highlighting your dark brown hair can give you a glowing sun-kissed look. Using at-home highlight and streaking kits help you create compliment-worthy hair. Brassiness occurs when using these kits because they contain bleach. Bleach strips hair and leaves it with unnatural yellow and orange tones. U

Whether you've bought an old necklace from a garage sale that needs some updating, or simply want to add extra flair to your own accessories, customizing a beaded necklace is an easy and entertaining project. You don't need to be artistically talented to make a neckpiece that wows. Instead, use a ke

As you get older, you may start to notice that their skin has started to change. The tight skin on your face may start to sag, and suddenly there are wrinkles and lines were there were never any before. Though some people decide to simply accept the fact that they are getting older, other people lik

A few of the most stylish nursing bras available - in trendy colors, sexy leopard prints, and pretty lace details. Do I need to be nursing to get one?

Some questions can help you in selecting right kind of anti aging products and so be familiar to these.

Tie dye shirts go in and out of vogue, but they always are fun and easy to make. Rit dye was invented in 1917 by Charles C. Huffman and named after his friend Louis L. Rittenhouse, who financed the company. The original slogan was "Never say Dye, say Rit." The company is alive and well today, and st

Companies who create beauty products have capitalized on the preoccupation, sometimes even obsession, of many people in preserving their youthfulness and beauty. Many beauty and skin care companies produce an anti-aging line. It seems that the skin care line is not complete without anti-aging creams

Eczema herpeticum is characterized as a circularized infection of the herpes simplex virus. The infection is mostly found at the epidermal disruptions such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, burns, etc. Herpes simplex 1 and 2 viruses are the organisms that cause this skin infection.

Breath mints help keep your breath fresh.Cavan Images/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesIn 1951, the American Chicle Co. introduced Clorets, the first gum designed to fight bad breath. Certs mints came out in 1956, and it was the first breath mint marketed in the United States. Before these...

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