Problem: I have small lips. Any lipstick color I put on seems to make this more notice­able. What should I do? Solution: The best way to deal with small lips is to not overline them to make them look larger. That technique of creating a new lip line works great in photographs, but in real […]

Problem: I tried an expensive new self-tanner from the spa line Decleor. It just smelled so much better than the one I was using from Coppertone, and the packaging was so much prettier. Now my palms are striped, one leg is darker than the other, and my knees and elbows look mottled! Solution: Believe it […]

Problem: My lashes are falling out! Is there anything I can do to stop this from happening? Solution: It is natural for lashes to shed and then regrow, but if you are noticing bald spots along your lash line, you may need to change some habits that might be making the condition worse. For example, […]

Problem: I have dark circles that seem to get worse as the day goes by! What can I do to make my concealer last? Solution: Dark circles can be caused by several factors, and each needs to be dealt with in a different way. Dark circles can be caused by sun damage, veins and capillaries […]

When Should I Throw Out a Product? Problem: I’ve heard a lot of different information regarding when I should throw away a cosmetic. Is there a time limit when products should be thrown away? Solution: There isn’t an easy answer to this question because there are no regulations or agreed-upon guidelines on the expiration times […]

The fungus among us, or at least among our feet, are nasty critters that cause the problem called athlete’s foot (technically known as Tinea pedis). The damp, dark area between toes is just heaven for these fungi, which are what cause those spots to tear, ooze, itch, burn, and just feel downright uncomfortable. The most […]

Dry, cracking heels (xeorosis) is a condition where the skin on the feet becomes thick and then starts fissuring and almost splitting open. Calluses and corns all occur for the same reasons: skin becomes thick over time and with age in reaction to pressure. A callus generally refers to a larger area of thickened skin […]

Taking a closer look at our feet can be depressing. Statistically, eight out of every ten adults have calluses, bunions, and corns to deal with. Blisters are a common occurrence as the latest shoe fashions are broken in. Athletically inclined adults (or adults with athletically inclined family members) run a high risk of struggling with […]

Ingrown nails are another inelegant but typical nail problem. Often they are the result of cutting the nail too deeply or filing the nail too much, setting the scene for abnormal growth. Pain, swelling, infection, and discharge can result when the nail edge then grows into the surrounding skin. Many women love to wear shoes […]