“Oil dissolves oil” has become a mantra to fans of the oil cleansing method or “OCM.” For many people, the simplest way to clear up acne, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, blemishes, rashes or outbreaks on your face is simple: Stop using soap and other caustic synthetic cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers, and turn instead to the most natural, time-honored facial trick of all: cleaning your skin with oils.
Almost every facial soap sold in drug stores contains synthetic chemicals and artificial ingredients, despite the number of brands that claim to be “organic” or …

Beauty myths are often no more than old adages that are handed down to each generation. Some of these misconceptions are centuries old and just plain silly. While logic doesn’t seem to play a big factor in beauty myths, they’re still abundant. These common beauty myths are pure fiction and deserve to take their place in the ”beauty myth hall of shame.”
Soap is bad for your skin.
Older formulas contained animal fats and vegetable oils. Newer soaps are formulated to be milder and some contain moisturizers that don’t dry out your …

Come winters and you may dread those cracked heels and dryness on the skin surface. Our expert lays emphasis on that extra need to take precaution during winter to ensure a glowing body and mind.
Though the skin on most parts of the body is not exposed to the sun, harsh weather conditions and chemical air pollutants, it can turn rough and dry in winters. This is more so with the exposed areas, like the arms, feet, neck and face. If the skin is normally dry, the problem becomes worse in …

Real beauty comes with maturity. With a little help from our beauty expert, you can easily take on the world and come out the winner.
The older woman actually has a better idea of the colors that suit her and has probably developed good taste. Make-up certainly helps to add a dimension to the face and personality. It can also be used to cover up flaws and blemishes.
The effort should not be towards achieving a younger look, but rather one that suits your age and helps to project grace and elegance. …

Grooming Just before sleeping at night doesn’t rob a man of his masculinity. If anything, it enhances it. All those good looking men you see don’t just step out of bed in the morning looking like Pierce Brosnan; it takes some effort to get there. It requires maintenance of your hair, skin, and clothes, but the results will haul you through the long march towards success.
Cleaning up your act requires a little time management, so the best time is probably is as soon as you get home, and just before …

Good grooming and basic beauty care begin in the bathroom. Bathing can be fun, not a chore and can make you feel fresh and glowing. Personal freshness is essential for everyone. The bacteria on the skin attacking the sweat when it reaches the surface of the skin cause body odor. Perspiration odor doesn’t start until about the age of 10, when the special apocrine glands develop. These are found mainly under the arms and between the legs.
Once a week, take time to have a lazy bath night, and turn it …