Good makeup is more than a touch of lipstick, a dash of eyeliner and a coat of mascara. Done properly, it is a precise art that can transform you dramatically. All it takes is the inclination, the right tools and some good cosmetics. It can make your skin look flawless, make your eyes expressive and [...]

Lemons are very high in natural fruit acids that rejuvenate the skin. If life gives you lemons…use them as beauty aids. The sour fruit’s glucose and mineral content also helps replace loss of the body’s fluids through sweat, especially during the summer months. It stimulates blood circulation, reduces arterial pressure, and activates bile and intestinal [...]

CLEAN! Wash your face with a gentle, oil- and fragrance-free cleanser; preferably a nondetergent one labeled pH balanced. If you have oily skin all over your face, use a cleanser that contains benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid. Don’t scrub – irritated skin swells around the pores, which can cause breakouts. Skip toner unless your face [...]

Thought you had waved goodbye to zits at puberty? Maybe not. Dr. Judith Reichman has details on treatments for adult acne Q: I should have outgrown my zits by now, so why has my horrible high-school complexion returned? A: Male hormones, which even women’s bodies produce, are to blame. As teenagers, about 85 percent of [...]