By Heather Broeker
In most cases, you will not receive a rash from using a cocoa butter lotion. Actually, cocoa butter is an ingredient in many creams and lotions used to treat diaper and other types of rashes. However, some people may get rashes from using lotion with cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is a popular ingredient added to many lotions, including top name brands like Palmer's. Cocoa butter is used to...
By Jay Wren
Rapid weight gain, muscle growth and pregnancy are just some of the reasons you might find yourself with new stretch marks on the inner thighs. Stretch marks occur when delicate skin is stretched too rapidly and it loses its elasticity. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to improve the appearance of existing stretch marks or prevent them entirely. Keeping your skin well-hydrated is...
By Hannah Rice Myers
Being a teen can be difficult; teens face the need to fit in with their peers, especially when it comes to having nearly perfect bodies. For those who suffer from stretch marks, this is nearly impossible to do. As a teen experiences growth spurts--or if she has gained or lost an excessive amount of weight--stretch marks can appear. While there is currently no proven cure or remedy for them, there ...
By April Sanders
Shampoos are made with surfactants. These are designed to clean. Each molecule of surfactant has a front and back. The front of the molecule attracts water and the back of the molecule attracts oil. Once the shampoo is put on the hair, the molecules are attracted to both water and oil. When you rinse, the molecules carry the oil and dirt down the drain.
In addition, shampoo contains detergent,...
By cjohnson
Effectively applying cologne takes practice. Selecting the right fragrance and making sure you wear it properly is like selecting your outfit for the day. Colognes can be intensely attractive when the scent is subtle and complementary. When it is incorrectly applied, the fragrance can easily give a headache to the people around you. By following a few basic principles, you can make sure that your ...
By Heather Callier
Many people prefer to purchase a tanning canopy instead of a tanning bed due to its affordability, easy storage, mobility and convenience. A tanning canopy works in the same manner as a standard tanning bed; however, only one side of the body can be tanned at a time. Getting an even tan with a canopy is very simple due to the curve in the canopy which allows tanning bulbs to reach the sides of...
By Lisa Parris
Many of the most popular perfumes sold at your local cosmetics counter contain a high percentage of alcohol. Alcohol is commonly used in the creation of a fragrance as it is able to carry a scent without disrupting it and is readily absorbed into the skin. It makes the perfume more affordable and helps to stop the growth of bacteria. However, the use of alcohol against sensitive skin can result...
By Amy Weiss
Spray tans have become increasingly popular in recent years due to health warnings about the sun and indoor tanning beds. After all, even the most health-conscious among us like having a nice, glowing tan. Spray-on tanning booths have become common at most tanning salons, and at-home formulas have become more advanced and more readily available. The only problem with spray tans is that they tend...
By David Lessem
The straight razor fell out of use in favor of safer alternatives. In spite of its nickname "cutthroat," however, the danger of the straight razor is overstated. If you rush the job or slip with your straight razor, you can give yourself a nasty cut, but it is very unlikely you will accidentally give yourself a serious injury. In skilled hands, a straight razor will almost never cause...
By Cicely Richard
Individuals heading to the beach or to the pool or planning to spend a lot of time outside often depend on waterproof sunscreen as their primary protection while relaxing. These people often feel that because the sunscreen is waterproof, they are receiving the maximum protection from the sun. However, they fail to examine waterproof sunscreen facts to get all the information they need about the...
By W.A. Swan
A blow dryer, also known as a hair dryer, is a tool for drying a person's hair. Blow dryers accelerate the evaporation of water on hair strands. Blow dryers were created much earlier than most people think, and they were not the simple tool people are used to today. The first blow dryer was invented in the late 1800s. These were vacuum cleaners adapted for drying hair. By 1951, blow dryers...