I don’t know about you, but always carry lip balm in my purse. In fact, I think I have a favorite brand of lip balm tucked away in my handbag, my office desk, my bathroom cabinet, and in my car…just in case. However, little did I know that my go-to beauty product can be used for far more than treating chapped lips. it’s true, lip balm can be used in a pinch for many save-the-day reasons. Here’s why you should always have a standby lip balm in your pocket: 1. Fleek eyebrow wax The next time you set out to buy expensive eyebrow smoothing gel from the beauty counter, think again! It turns out that your lip balm can be used to smooth out those out of control eyebrow hairs by smoothing a tiny small dab along your brow line. Yes, guys, you can also use this lip balm trick to keep your beard or mustache in place. 2. Banish eye bags Bye, bye puffy eyes! Lip balm is on the case to reduce bags under eyes after a late night out (and maybe a few too many glasses of wine) or a poor night’s sleep. Simply use lip balm as an alternative to emergency baggy eye cream, and soothe a thin layer under your eyes to reduce puffiness in a pinch!

Most women admit they can’t live without makeup. Take it from a 2015 British study published by U.K. website, the Mirror Online, who found that 73% of women admit they began wearing makeup as early as age 12. While the majority of women polled said they planned to wear makeup well beyond age 60.. If you still don’t buy it, only 1 in every 14 women said they’d go out bare-faced without makeup on. It seems makeup is considered a necessity by women around the globe. However, research suggests that some carcinogenic ingredients (i.e., parabens, BHA, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc.) in beauty products can be harmful, and have even been associated with increased risk of cancer and several other diseases (i.e., reproductive issues, stomach cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease). Here’s why many women are switching to natural and organic makeup products: 1. Gentler on skin Consider foundation made with all natural ingredients vs. foundation made with several chemical ingredients. Surely the natural product will be more gentler on your skin, particularly if you have sensitive or aging skin. In fact, many of the synthetic ingredients (i.e., polyethylene or PEGs) in store bought cosmetics dry your skin out as they “beautify”, which just ends up drying out your skin further and putting you at risk of premature aging (i.e., fine lines and wrinkles).

Most of us are careful about what we eat. So perhaps you inspect food labels for those ingredients you can’t pronounce. You know the ones that scream out “I’m a harsh chemical” or a potentially toxic ingredient. So why don’t we take the same care with personal hygiene products and makeup? Store-bought cosmetics can include some pretty nasty stuff, and if it’s lurking in your body wash, shampoo, hairspray, mascara, perfume, or foundation it means you’re absorbing these toxins via your skin. The cosmetics industry is highly unregulated, which is why many opt for natural-only products in their personal care regimen. Beware of these potentially harmful chemicals in your beauty products: 1. Phthalates You’ll find phthalates mainly in body and facial lotions, makeup that claims to also moisturize, hair spray, perfume, or nail polish. The main use of phthalates is to make plastic soft and flexible. softness of plastics. Phthalates may be listed as dimethyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, or diethyl phthalate, but according to 2010 research from the National Institutes of Health, all have been known to disrupt the endocrine system, which means they may increase the risk of birth defects, hormonal development, and even breast cancer. 2. Sodium lauryl sulfate Sodium laureth sulfate, also known as SLS, is a type of foaming surfactant, rampant in facial cleansers, mascara, facial acne cleansers, and body washes.

When you apply a new, bold color of lipstick, do you ever stop and think about the ways in which lip color has transitioned over years, even decades? Lipstick has long been used as an in-your-face self-expression. Think Marilyn Monroe’s pink, pouty bombshell lips, Bettie Page’s bold, red pinup lips, or Courtney Love’s daring black lip color. From barely-there nudes to bizzare greens, here are some bizzare facts about lip color through the ages: 1. That’s a nice shade of…beetle! In addition to being known as cat lovers, egyptians were also big fans of lip color. However, lacking color resources did not mean egyptians lacked ingenutiy when it come to creating the dark black, purple, scarlet, and burgundy colors so desired. The invention of carmine dye was extracted by grinding down female cochineal insects (tiny hard-shelled insects that lived on cactus plants) for carmine dye. Surprisingly, it took roughly 80,000 insects to produce one kilogram of cochineal dye. 2. Lipstick as status Back in ancient times, not everyone could afford the luxury of makeup. In fact, in sumerian civilization, lipstick or lip stain, was reserved for fancy, upper class individuals who used henna, clay rust, fruit, and, again, insects to produce their lip colors.

Going shopping for jeans can be a fun and exciting experience but it can also come with a lot of hassle when you don’t know what you are looking for. Shopping for the right jeans for your body type can often seem overwhelming. There are so many styles and cuts to choose from that it can be hard to know what the right choice is. Shopping for jeans doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. Knowing how to shop for your body type is the first key to making jeans shopping easier. Overall the key to choosing the right pair of jeans is finding a pair that fits the waist comfortably but also securely. It is also important to make sure the legs offer a good fit and if necessary take jeans to a tailor for resizing. Below is just a simple breakdown of the best types of jeans for each body type: 1. High waisted jeans High-waisted jeans are great for a variety of different body types. They may be good for those who have a more short and petite build as the high-waist can give the illusion of a longer body. High-waisted jeans are also great for those who may not have the most flattering midsection and want to cover it up.