Daily wear and tear can really take a toll on the luster of your fingernails. With monthly buffing and a little spit and polish -- minus the spit -- you can restore their natural sheen.

The color of money and the symbol of renewal, more and more people are trying to go green. If you are part of the lucky green-eyed population, or even have just a few flecks of green, find fashion in the most flattering shades for those times when you want your eyes to shine.

Puffy eyes are a common symptom of sinusitis often blamed on lack of sleep or general illness.

Charcoal and soap—two words that don't seem to go together. Yet in recent years, activated charcoal—a specially processed form of carbon—has increasingly been used in natural soaps and cleansers. Charcoal, it's said, draws impurities and toxins out of the skin, helping to relieve acne and other skin problems.

Skin irritation refers to any type of discomfort in the skin, such as itching or burning. Irritation usually develops in response to an external trigger, such as extreme temperatures or sensitivities to a particular soap or detergent.

Made from olive oil, Castile soap is an ingredient in many skincare products, including liquid soaps used to wash the face and body. Consider using a non-soap face cleanser, glycerin or other vegetable or nut oils.

Cocoa butter, also known as "oil of theobroma," is the fat extracted from the cocoa bean, according to Drugs.com. It is bland in taste but has many uses in and outside of the kitchen. In the kitchen, it is used in making chocolate and gives chocolate confections their smooth texture.

How much a piercing hurts will partly depend on where it is located. Common earlobe piercings usually don’t hurt much because the area is fleshy. Piercings at the top of the ear or the inner portion of ear cartilage might hurt more, however.

Many people are worried about doing situps after having their navels pierced due to a myth that you can ruin your belly button ring with the exercise. Normal exercise is perfectly safe after piercing your navel.

Just as a bold frame draws attention to the picture within, your eyelashes frame the natural beauty of your eyes.

Most people have fat deposits under their eyes, but as some age, the fat deposits migrate toward the surface of the face and give a puffy, swollen appearance.

Newly pierced ears require special care for about six to eight weeks after the piercing. During this time, situations may arise that make it necessary to remove the piercing studs. Such situations may involve a particular dress code at school or work and athletic activities.