Improving aesthetic appearance involves a range of treatments from topical retinoids and acids to injectable fillers and advanced laser technology.
Some bodybuilders get puffy nipples, which can be due to a condition called gynecomastia, where the accumulation of glandular tissue is focused under the areola and can sometimes extend to make the areola appear dome-shaped. This can also be due to the bodybuilder using anabolic steroids.
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Created from the dense layer of fat found just underneath a mink’s skin, mink oil is used in a variety of health and beauty products. The thick oil is also combined with other products, including beeswax, to create a waterproofing agent for leather.
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IPL refers to intense pulsed light therapy, a treatment for various skin concerns such as spider veins, freckles, age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, as well as hair removal.
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Peeling, splitting nails can result from myriad causes, including skin conditions, infections, exposure to chemicals and excessive immersion in water.
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With all of the vitamins, minerals and chemicals contained in today's skin care products and an Internet full of misinformation, it's easy to get confused as to which ingredients you should look for on your product labels.
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Although there are certainly emotional and psychic benefits to a good, old-fashioned cry, you don't necessarily want the whole world to know you've been weeping. All too often, however, your puffy, reddened, swollen eyes are a dead giveaway.
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Whether you spent the night partying, had an early wake-up call or simply find your cheeks a little too plump, puffy cheeks can change the entire appearance of your face. Plump, pinchable cheeks are certainly not a bad thing -- but if you prefer a trimmer look, you can turn to plenty of slimming methods.
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As you age, your skin loses and slows its production of collagen, which can make the skin around your eyes droop and sag. According to “Allure” and “Marie Claire,” eye creams that contain ingredients such as retinol or peptides can help to increase the amount of collagen your skin produces.
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The average hemorrhoid cream contains an astringent that may be useful on facial conditions. An astringent, such as witch hazel, constricts body tissue and reduces inflammation. The action of the astringent should reduce swelling, making the area less noticeable.
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Nostril piercings are one of the most common facial piercings available, possibly second only to the earlobe in terms of popularity. Healing is relatively easy, if sometimes slow--about three to four months on average. But all piercings, even well-cared-for piercings, can develop complications as they heal.
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Darkening of the skin around the eyes can make a person look older, tired, depressed or just plain hung-over. It is possible to use concealer, get more rest and reduce stress, but chances are those dark circles persist. Dark circles around the eyes do not necessarily mean that someone is in poor health.
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Both starvation and fasting are states of abstinence from food. The main differences between the two are the purpose and length of time of that abstinence. In both cases, the physiological changes that take place help the body adapt to the nutrient deficit.
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63-year-old Christie Brinkley to shine in their glossy of Sports Illustrated's upcoming Swimsuit Issue alongside daughters.
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Ear gauging is a popular body modification practice in which gauges of varying, graduated sizes are placed in an ear piercing to slowly stretch out the hole for a larger spacing. Ear gauging can be painful and have lasting effects that may one day need surgery to repair.
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After getting a tattoo on one of your body parts, such as your chest, that requires you to remove thick hair to make the tattoo visible, you may consider using a hair removal cream. Also called depilatories, these creams are safe to use on your tattoos, if you follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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Finger nails are made up of layers of keratin, a type of protein. New cells grow beneath the cuticle, causing old cells to harden and compact. The old cells then grow out toward the fingertips. But as MotherNature.com says, most people do not have the perfect fingernails that we see in magazines.
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Navel piercings, often referred to as belly button piercings, take six months to a year to heal. Parents considering allowing their teenager to receive this piercing need to assess that maturity level of the individual.
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If you develop a bump at the site of a body piercing, draining it should never be a "do-it-yourself" endeavor. A bump, especially if the site turns red, swollen or painful, or drains pus, could indicate a staphylococcus infection or other bacteria.
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Nose rings, which have symbolic meaning in Indian, African and some Muslim cultures, are gaining popularity in other areas of the world as well. In fact, in the United States, nose piercing may be seen as an act of rebellion against conservative values.
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People who are interested in getting rid of unsightly lines and wrinkles on the face may consider treatment with Juvederm. This injectable treatment is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that temporarily restores the skin's natural firmness and smoothness.
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