Most people need a swipe or two of deodorant to keep them fresh throughout the day. Because deodorants only mask odor, people looking to reduce sweating should actually apply antiperspirants. What most people may not know, is that the time you actually apply your antiperspirant can make a difference.

Women have been using perfume to change the way they smell for at least 4,000 years. They're hoping for a more appealing scent, but sometimes it doesn’t work that way. Just because something comes in a pretty bottle doesn't mean it has a pretty smell.

If you ski, swim or perform home-improvement projects, you will likely want to wear goggles to protect your eyes from debris or harmful chemicals. Unfortunately, goggles often fog up, making it difficult to see and interrupting your activities.

Removal of pubic hair is always a very sensitive subject. Since the pubic area is one, if not the most sensitive area of the body, removing hair from that region has to be thought out and executed carefully.

Late-night deadlines and environmental toxins can stress the delicate skin around the eyes, causing puffiness and dark circles. A natural remedy that is an alternative to the old cucumber standby is green tea bags.

Tanning beds use an ultraviolet light bulb to create UV radiation, which tans the skin just like UV light from the sun. Exposure to UV radiation can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. The light from a tanning bed is particularly dangerous.

Retin-A is a topical prescription medication containing the active ingredient tretinoin, derived from vitamin A. People use Retin-A to treat various skin disorders. Retin-A works as an exfoliating and keratolytic agent, helping to loosen and remove dead cells from the skin surface.

Breast reconstruction surgery typically follows mastectomy, or the removal of a breast, and rebuilds the breast. Reconstructive surgery may be done at the same time as the mastectomy or somewhat later. Recovery from breast reconstruction and post-care recommendations vary depending upon the type of surgery you choose.

The industrial ear piercing is one type of body modification that involves two holes being pierced in the cartilage of the ear such that a barbell can be placed through both of them.

Hyperpigmentation occurs when excess melanin production leaves your skin with darker spots. Causes of hyperpigmentation include trauma or injury to your skin, genetic disorders and general aging. Treatment options range from creams and gels to cosmetic surgery.

There are several jewelry options for nose piercings, including rings, nose bones and screws. Rings are the most obvious choice, but you may want a more subtle stud rather than the classic ring.

Professional tattoo artists use the brand Tincture of Green Soap before, during and after a tattoo procedure. A medical level soap, green soap is not available in stores, only from medical and tattoo supply companies. It is called "green soap"