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Best results for teeth whitening, products & teeth bleaching
There is nothing worse than smiling in the mirror and seeing 2 rows of yellow teeth. What happened to those pearly whites we had as children? Well, over time, our teeth start to darken because they absorb stains and they start to discolor. Some...

History of Plastic Surgery
An Original Article Written By Owner and Webmaster of PlasticSurgeryOrg.com Charles Kassotis When most people use the term Plastic Surgery they more often than not use it in reference to cosmetic surgery. Few people actually stop to think that...

Laser Treatment for Hair Loss- A Low Cost Therapy?
Hair loss is considered to be a dreadful condition among all kinds of people. The main cause for hair loss varies from heredity to nutritional deficiency. Other factors that can increase hair loss are stress, drug abuse or alcohol abuse,...

Soft Hair And Skin Au Naturelle
Just picture this, your walking down the beach front, its a warm sunny day, a light breeze in from the sea is gently blowing through your hair gives it more waves than the ocean. People look at you, men admire your hair and the women are jealous,...

Stress and Hair Loss- Twin Brothers?
" My hair is falling doctor, there's hair on the bed, there's hair on the comb, there's hair everywhere, except on my head"- This may sound humorous. But it is true. The main cause for hair loss is stress. Stress and hair loss are just like twin...

 
Natural Cosmetics

In a world full of technology, machines and elements, the only thing protecting our bodies is our skin. Did you know we spend around 6 to 20 percent of our disposable income on products for our skin? Our skin is important to us and most of us will do anything to preserve its youth and longevity. But do we ever think about what we put on our skin every day?

Sure, many products claim to be safe or may even appear to be safe, but beyond the short term benefits of using the cosmetic, there are long term effects from daily absorption of its use. Creams that are suppose to treat dry skin may actually strip the skin of its natural oils, which are useful in preventing dryness. Some contain chemicals that seep through the skin and defat the skin.

So what's a better alternative? Natural cosmetics! Consider switching to completely natural products, which perform to the same standard as their non-natural


counterparts. Whether you are a makeup artist or an esthetician that may use cosmetics every day or a consumer who applies the occasional moisturizer, we may not see any immediate effects from the current products we are using. Even though we are all dying for beautiful skin, keep in mind the healthy alternatives. We only have one skin, so care for it properly.

By Maggie Ng, Make-up Artist
http://www.maggieng.com and http://www.organicmakeupcompany.com

About the Author

Maggie Ng is a member of the Organic Make-Up Company's creative team, as well as the Account Representative. She is a professional make-up artist specializing in client, bridal, fashion, runway, period work and designs. Maggie currently is a make-up consultant for Cargo Cosmetics. She also freelances, concentrating on magazine photoshoots, model testings, runway, etc. Her latest work includes Career Insider Magazine and EST Magazine.