Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Über Groomed Man

Women didn’t always feel the need to shave, wax, and laser hair removal away their underarm hair and, even though your grandmother probably never heard of such a thing, Brazilian waxes could be “the prevailing look for most women these … Continue reading

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Green Veggies Used to Inhibit Melanoma

In case you need yet another reason to eat your veggies like mom always told you to, Penn State University has recently found that compounds found in green vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage, when combined with selenium, could be … Continue reading

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Washington Cracks Down on Phony Botox, Laser Treatments

Federal officials in Washington State indicted three beauty salon proprieters this week for administering phony Botox and for trying to bribe an officer to overlook an unauthorized laser device. In the first instance, Xin “Faith” He of Natural Beauty in … Continue reading

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LED Facial Rejuvenation Treatments

Short for Light Emitting Diodes, LED facials are becoming increasingly popular these days in the skincare and spa industries because they provide excellent facial rejuvenation and anti-aging results in a gentle and convenient process appropriate for all skin types. So … Continue reading

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An Aging Kate Moss Turns Over a New Leaf

Uh-oh!  It looks like years of excessive sun, drinking, and smoking can catch up to even the most beautiful among us! British supermodel Kate Moss learned this the hard way when she saw pictures of a recent St. Tropez vacation … Continue reading

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Candles: Romantic or Toxic?

A recent study suggests that burning paraffin wax candles (the most commonly found type) may actually have negative health implications. In addition to their heat, light and fragrance, paraffin wax candles also release harmful carcinogens and air pollutants, the study … Continue reading

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Brad Pitt’s Beauty Sleep

Apparently director Quentin Tarantino made a big exception to his rule of no actors sleeping on the set for Brad Pitt while they were filming Inglourious Basterds.  The notoriously unwielding Tarantino supposedly allowed Pitt his beauty sleep because “Brad has a … Continue reading

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Spa Week Gift Card Giveaway

Spa Week has recently announced an impressive $1000 gift card giveaway contest.  In addition to the grand prize, they will also be giving away five $100 gift cards to lucky entrants. Fall Spa Week will be October 12-18, 2009 in … Continue reading

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Our #1 Favorite Celebrity with Flawless Skin is Anne Hathaway

Beneath all that makeup celebrity skin is sometimes a disaster and other times a revelation. Here are our top picks for flawless celebrity skin in a special 5-part post: #1 – Anne Hathaway As our number one pick for celebs … Continue reading

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Our Favorite Celebs with Flawless Skin – #2 Halle Berry

Beneath all that makeup celebrity skin is sometimes a disaster and other times a revelation.  Here are our top picks for flawless celebrity skin in a special 5-part post: #2 – Halle Berry Halle Berry is known for her impressive … Continue reading

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Our Favorite Celebs with Flawless Skin – #3 Angelina Jolie

Beneath all that makeup celebrity skin is sometimes a disaster and other times a revelation.  Here are our top picks for flawless celebrity skin in a special 5-part post: #3 – Angelina Jolie As a mother of six, humanitarian, United … Continue reading

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Our Favorite Celebs with Flawless Skin – #4 Jennifer Aniston

Beneath all that makeup celebrity skin is sometimes a disaster and other times a revelation.  Here are our top picks for flawless celebrity skin in a special 5-part post: #4: Jennifer Aniston It’s hard to believe that the first Friends … Continue reading

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Our Favorite Celebs with Flawless Skin – #5 Meryl Streep

Beneath all that makeup celebrity skin is sometimes a disaster and other times a revelation.  Here are our top picks for flawless celebrity skin in a special 5-part post: #5 – Meryl Streep Meryl Streep’s skin has always been flawless … Continue reading

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Medical Spa Gets ‘Addicted to Beauty’

What could be more dramatic than cosmetic surgery voyeurism?  Apparently this is the concept behind Oxygen‘s new reality tv show, ‘Addicted to Beauty’ which premiered on Tuesday. Set in a La Jolla, CA medical spa called Changes Plastic Surgery, ATB … Continue reading

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Pore Strip Information

Do Pore Strips Really Work? Pore strips have become increasingly popular in the United States over the past decade, and have been popular in Japan even longer.  The thought of pulling out all your blackheads in a single swipe with … Continue reading

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A Cool Comeback for Cucumber Skin Care

The cucumber, an age old spa cliche, is possibly on its way to a comeback, although not in the way you might think.  A new U.K. study found that certain fruits and vegetables may hydrate the body twice as effectively … Continue reading

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Mini Spa Package Summer Specials

As the perfect mini-getaway from NYC, or before you head out to the beach this summer try one of Shizuka NY’s Mini Spa Package specials good through Labor Day, September 7, 2009. Classic Facial + Eyelash Tinting or Eyebrow Tinting … Continue reading

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