Daily Archives: May 17, 2012

Maybe You Should Sweat It: The Shocking Truths about Deodorant

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deodorant 1 by birchbarksoap
deodorant 1, a photo by birchbarksoap on Flickr. The human body contains over 1 million sweat glands, distributed all over. Unfortunately, as we all know, increased sweating occurs in times of high stress, making us reach for the anti-perspirant. But is it safe? What is the purpose of aluminum? Aluminum is included in deodorants due to a chemical reaction that prevents your armpit from sweating and producing odor. Most deodorants that contain no aluminum will not prevent sweating. There are two classes of aluminum-containing deodorant:... read more

Daily Question: What Can I Do About Ingrown Bikini Hairs?

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JT4186.JPG by AndreJenny.com
JT4186.JPG, a photo by AndreJenny.com on Flickr. Dear Nicki, Your blog is fantastic; you should be so proud! I know we haven’t talked in a long time but it’s amazing to see you following through on your dreams in such a big way!!! SO….my question is a bit of a sensitive one, which is why I didn’t want to post by way of facebook. I have keratosis pilaris, as I was told by a derm in Pittsburgh. I guess I’m a bit of an unusual case, though, in that I don’t get it in the typical places. Mine is worst on my... read more

5 Drugstore Swaps You HAVE to Make (Save $150!)

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Apples & Oranges by N.J. | Photography [On a mission]
Apples & Oranges, a photo by N.J. | Photography [On a mission] on Flickr. Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m not a cheap person. I have no problem shelling out the extra dough for higher quality, better craftsmanship, and, occasionally, even the convenience of having something earlier. But there are also times when I acknowledge there are times when it’s not like comparing apples and oranges, and products are so alike, throwing money around is not only wasteful, it’s foolish. For instance, it doesn’t make much sense to... read more

Revision Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer Review

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FTC Disclosure:  For the purposes of review, I was mailed a sample of Revision Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer. Many make-up artists recommend tinted moisturizers, particularly for older women, as lines and wrinkles tend to look emphasized – “with a firm crease” – after too much product is applied.   Revision Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer claims to offer lightweight and superior hydration that will automatically match the shade of your skin. How “Color Matching” Moisturizer Works     Tinted... read more