Cosmetics Report

Cosmetic Ingredient Found in Breast Tissue of 99 percent of Breast Cancer Patients

Breast cancer has impacted the lives of many women worldwide. There are few people who have not either had this cancer themselves, or had a close family member or friend who has been affected by this type of cancer. It has long been suspected that a common preservative that is contained in many cosmetic products has been a contributor to the development of breast cancer in women. A recent study actually showed that 99 percent of breast tissue samples of women that had to have a mastectomy procedure because of breast cancer contain this chemical. An astounding 60 percent of these breast tissue samples contained at least five varieties of this specific chemical. What is this common cosmetic ingredient that has been found directly in breast tumor and the other breast tissue of women who have had breast cancer?
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Madonna's Material Girl Makeup Line

Madonna has long been known as a fashion and style pioneer, doing things her own way. From her rebel look in the 1980s videos such as “Like a Virgin” and “Lucky Star” to her sophisticated looks in her “Ray of Light” music videos. Madonna was even recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2000 for having the most costume changes. Her makeup looks are also legendary.

Look Your Best for the New Year: New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep

With a brand new year upon us, everyone is making resolutions to improve themselves. They vow to lose weight, make more money and improve their health. These resolutions all take months, if not years to achieve. One resolution that can be achieved quickly and easily is to vow to start using the proper cosmetics to help look your best. Here are some tips to help you to create a New Year’s resolution that you can experience quick results from and help you to look your best:
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Cosmetic Items Make Great Last-Minute Gifts

Christmas is quickly approaching and, if you are anything like me, you are nowhere near done with your Holiday shopping. It can be hard to find just the right gift to purchase someone, especially when you are stressed out and on a time crunch. Thankfully, there are many cosmetic items for men and women that make great last-minute gift purchases. If you have enough time, you can purchase something from a department store, but you can even find cosmetic gifts on Christmas day at your local drugstore!

You may be thinking, "What about the men on my list?" There are many cosmetic items that men can appreciate and get lots of use out of, too. Cosmetics are not only for women, after all. No, I would not purchase your brother a bright red stick of lipstick, but a he would appreciate a nice, men's gift set. Here are some great last-minute cosmetic gift items for friends and family of both genders:
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Retin-A: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Most women who keep on top of their looks know that a good skin product can make a large difference in their appearance. There are few skin products that can make more of a difference in a woman's (or man's) skin than Retin-A. This product has been on the market for decades. It is still used by many men and women for a reason: it works. There are few products on the market that treat acne and prevent wrinkles as well as Retin-A does. It is called tretinoin in its generic form, which is what I purchase for the best deal. I began using this cream in my early 20s to get rid of a mild acne problem and now that I am 30, I am beginning to cherish its wrinkle-preventing properties as well. Here are some of the pros and cons of using this (almost) miracle cream:
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How to Get the Best Deals on Premium Makeup During the Holidays

"Equal opportunity savings can’t be beat."

If you are like most forward thinking fashionistas, you like to find a good deal on luxurious name brand cosmetics. There’s probably no better time to find ultimate savings on your favorite beauty indulgences than during the 30 days before Christmas. So read up on how to find the greatest deals on the best products. Who could ask for anything more?

First of all, get the notion out of your head that coupon clipping is for broke 1950s housewives. Think again. Coupon clipping is the “in” thing during a season of endless special offers that can save you hundreds if you are looking to give beauty gifts as well...or simply if you want to stock up for yourself.

The Cutest (and Kindest) Lip Balm Ever

Alright, so when you are on the look out for the cutest new lip product, it probably doesn’t cross your mind to check out an animal rights group, but PETA has taken the cosmetics world by surprise by creating a really effective, oh-so-cute, perfectly packaged and totally fun lip balm.

New Perfume Breakthrough: Perfume in a Pill?

Women love their fragrances. I own many bottles of perfume and every time I smell a new, delicious scent, I just have to have it. The only problem with some perfumes is their staying power. I have bought fragrances that smell wonderful in the bottle and on me when testing them, only to find that the fragrance quickly fades on my body within hours of applying it.

A cure for this quickly fading perfume problem may be a perfume that you actually swallow in pill form. Sound ridiculous? I thought so at first, too. That is until I found out how and why this perfume actually works.
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Johnson & Johnson to Clean Up Baby Products

Hopefully many parents already know that Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo is full of nasty, harmful ingredients—though I think that’s probably not the truth, since the brand has been voted as the most trusted by parents over and over again. Did you also hear that the company cleaned up its products in some countries in order to appease parents and accommodate local laws, but not in America?

Tsk, tsk. That wasn’t very nice, Johnson & Johnson! The chemicals that you knowingly insert into your products, 1,4 dioxane and formaldehyde, are not only known carcinogens; trace amounts of the former are known to be a cause for concern. So how on Earth is this even legal, let alone so commonplace? Read more about Johnson & Johnson to Clean Up Baby Products

My Favorite New Discovery: Dry Shampoo

What woman hasn't woken up late for work or school and had to rush out of the house without having time to wash her hair? It happens to the best of us. Some women, including me, only wash their hair every other day to prevent excess dryness and damage. Although the ends of my hair are very dry, the roots can get a bit greasy on that second day. I have always just lived with it and figured it was for the best for the health of my hair. You can't wash just the roots of your hair without washing the ends.

I recently received a coupon for a free hair product from Suave Professionals for signing up for a promotion they had on Facebook. I went to the drugstore to see what my choices for my free product were and, low and behold, I found dry shampoo staring me in the face. I had always wanted to try this, but had only previously found it available from the very high-priced salon brands. I had to try it. How did it work?
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