Beauty

The Scoop on Mixed Chicks

By ming on 2/14/09 10:14pm
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By Dominga Martin

I'm not a "mixed chick," but most people think I am. Partially, because a lot of people who are bi-racial, or ethnic have a certain type of texture to their hair; one that is in the in-between stage of straight and kinky, which is curly, hard to maintain and harder to detangle.

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Treat Skin Problems with Homemade Face Masks

By sparklyscotty on 1/13/09 6:32am
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Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, and a large percentage of anything applied to it is absorbed into the blood stream.  Whether you are concerned about the effects of absorbing harsh chemicals from commercial skin creams or just want the fun of making your own natural face mask, here are some tried and tested 'recipes' for the most common of skin ailments.

Oily skin can cause an unsightly shininess, blemishes and blackheads, but can be treated simply with a thin layer of plain yoghurt (no added sugar or flavorings).  Tea Tree Oil and slightly salted water a

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Cosmetics and Personal Care Items Containing Toxic Ingredients

By hellenwyeth on 12/15/08 6:44pm
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Cosmetics and personal care items are such a huge necessity no one seems to look or think twice about what may be in them. Since they are products that we depend on and virtually everyone buys them on a regular basis we would like to think that companies that are putting them on the shelves and our government has our best interest at heart. Sadly to say, it is not.


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Roxanne Rizzo Cosmetics to Launch in U.S.

By hellenwyeth on 12/12/08 12:57am
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Making a huge hit in Japan, Roxanne Rizzo is excited to make her cosmetic debut in the United States in 2009. Last spring after her launch in Japan, Elle Girl Japan named Roxanne's concealer pallet as the number, must-have beauty product in the world. Her life long dream is finally becoming a reality.
 
Recently Roxanne gave a preview of her mineral makeup line in Staten Island at Giuliana's Restaurant in Great Kills. Mostly a private premier, invited were friends and family with some local salon owners as well as select makeup artists.


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