By Jay Wren
Black soap originally comes from Africa and is traditionally made out of cocoa pods, palm oil, shea butter and plantain skins. It is a natural source of iron and Vitamin's A and E. Although it is not as aesthetically attractive as its factory-milled commercial counterpart, black soap is quickly gaining in popularity and is different from regular soap in that it has the ability to cleanse...
By Jonae Fredericks
Airbrushed makeup creates a flawless finish that feels so light and airy, you may just want to trade in your traditional applicator brush for an airbrush. But airbrush cosmetics can be very expensive, especially if you are starting from scratch and wish to purchase a wide variety of colors. Instead of starting with a large financial investment, you may want to consider using inexpensive liquid...
By Tricia Goss
Age spots, sometimes called liver spots, are dark-colored areas of pigmentation on the skin. They are often considered an unpleasant side effect of aging, but there are a few methods that may remove age spots. There are two types of age spots. One is caused by damage from sun exposure, while the other is a result of changing hormones. Age spots are flat marks on the surface of the skin. They...
By Christa Titus
Bare Escentuals Inc. (better known as simply Bare Escentuals) was the first to introduce mineral makeup to the cosmetics market when it launched as a boutique brand of cosmetics in 1976 (see Resources). In September 2006, the company went public with an initial offering of 16 million shares of stock that cost $22 each. PotionBeauty.com states that Bare Escentuals "has earned its reputation...
By N/A
Sunscreen, in the form of lotion, cream or gel, contains chemical filters and/or organic filters that diffuse and block Ultraviolet (UV) rays that increase your risk of developing pigmentation disorders, sunburn and skin cancer. Sunscreen absorbs a portion of these dangerous rays but its effectiveness diminishes over time and during certain activities. For this reason, it's important to...