I challenge anybody to persuade me that this represents a shrewd skincare purchase.
Archive for the ‘Odds & Ends’ Category
Let’s Test Your Value Perception!
Posted in Odds & Ends, skin care, tagged anti aging, rip off on January 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
An Idiots Guide to Google Search!
Posted in Odds & Ends, tagged Explanation, Google, Larry Page, Search Engine, Sergey Brin, Technology on December 30, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever wondered how the Google Search Engine actually works?
The result is only Natural!
Posted in Odds & Ends, skin care, tagged contamination, micro organism, natural products, naturally preserved, Parabens, preservatives, SCCS, Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety on December 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you are applying your day and night creams with your fingers, direct from the jar, here’s what happens when there is no protection against contamination from micro-organisms.
Believe it or not, the forehead has more hair follicles …..
Posted in Odds & Ends, skin care, tagged anagen, catagen, density, follicle, human hair, telogen, vellus on December 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know that humans have more hair follicles per square inch of skin than most higher primates, including chimpanzees and gorillas?
A New Twist on an Old Scam
Posted in Odds & Ends, tagged email, emailid, identity theft, security, virus, West African Scam, Yahoo on September 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Most of us, by now, have seen one or more of what is known in the world of the internet and spam as “The West African Scam” email, whereby a Mr. Joshua Aliota M’ngdonga writes to tell you that, “in the greatest confidence”, he has access to millions of dollars which he will glady share [...]
To Spa, or Not to Spa, That is the Question!
Posted in Odds & Ends, skin care, tagged Day Spa, esthetician, location, Medical Spa, Salon, Spa, treatment on August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
With the new wave of terms like “Day Spa” and many “Beauty” establishments (nail bars and hairdressers) claiming to offer Spa treatments, you may be wondering just what the difference really is between a Salon and a Spa. If you are considering which type of establishment will be the best for a day out with [...]
Forget the Sushi, I want a “Fish Pedicure”!
Posted in Odds & Ends, tagged fish pedicure, foot care, garra rufa, skin care, skincare on August 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
OK, so did you hear about “The Fish Pedicure”? It seems that this salon treatment was first offered in the United States in Virginia. However, the first reported use was in Turkey and the treatment has become quite popular in many Asian countries. The process itself is quite simple and there are many people who [...]
Take a deep breath and de-stress, your skin will thank you!
Posted in Odds & Ends, skin care, tagged environmental stress, hormones, mental, physical on February 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Mental, Physical and Environmental stresses all contribute to a lot of interesting changes in the way your skin behaves. Breakouts, Dehydrated skin, Psoriasis or Seborrhea flare ups, Hair loss ….. the list goes on and on. When your body is stressed your skin releases Stress Hormones. These Stress Hormones can cause more oil production which [...]
Diet Change – An Important Factor In Effective Acne Treatment
Posted in Odds & Ends, skin care, tagged acne, dairy, diet, excess, food, hormones, processed, products, sebum on January 30, 2010 | 1 Comment »
While there are some folks who still insist that there is no link between diet and acne, most skin care professionals will disagree.
What Skin Care does Simon Cowell use?
Posted in Odds & Ends, skin care, tagged american idol, anti wrinkle, camel dung, facebook, iPhone, simon cowell, twitter on January 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It may not be too outrageous to suggest that the “free world” may soon be broken down into two primary groups, those whose life revolves around maintaining their current status on Facebook or twitter from their iPhones, and those for whom American Idol represents the ultimate in “must see” TV. While I don’t own an [...]
