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Jul 21, 2008 -
The color lavender is a pale shade of purple, however the Lavender plant has leaves, seeds, flowers and a rich scent which is often used in foods, medicines and dyes. Its name is derived from the Latin root, "lavare" (to wash) since the Romans used to add lavender to their baths.
Lavender has many uses.
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Oct 27, 2009 -
Yesterday, Yum came to me with a dilemma. She had her brows waxed over the weekend, and much to her dismay, was left with reddish bumps as a result. She had done nothing different than usual, taken any medications out of the ordinary, or even gone to a new waxing lady, but still ended up with itchy, irritated skin.
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Oct 21, 2009 -
There are many factors that go into choosing the right eyeglass frames. You can look to your face shape, skin tone, hair color, and of course — personality. Like I've said before, there is no magic formula.
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Oct 14, 2009 -
When it comes to applying your makeup, what area do you find to be the trickiest? If you're like me, it's all about the eye area. While I love trying trendy shades and techniques, sometimes I just want a quick and easy routine.
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Sep 25, 2009 -
Almay Pure Blends Makeup ($12) is part of Almay's recently launched eco-friendly line. I'm usually a little bit cautious about drugstore stuff that says it's "natural," especially when it comes to skin care, because it sometimes means essential oils that irritate my skin, but reader longhornlass04 has had a great experience with this one. She says:
"I actually bought this on clearance, because I think they just updated the packaging.
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Jul 18, 2008 -
For all of you who have really enjoyed my at-home beauty recipes, I really think you'll love this easy to make scented body wash. Not only is it a fraction of the cost of most store-bought products, but it's something special that you can share with house guests — you wouldn't offer them your used soap bar, would you? Here's what you'll need to create this luscious liquid body soap:
One bottle of unscented shampoo
1 tsp xanthan gum (optional)
15 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of peppermint essential oil
5 drops of rosemary essential oil
5 drops of tea tree oil
For three fool-proof directions, read more
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Sep 09, 2009 -
What's your favorite part about a change of season? Is it the variance in temperature from warm-weathered days to cooler, crisper afternoons? Perhaps it's the release of a new fashion accessory that gets you going.
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Aug 15, 2009 -
- Lavender oil might not be so great for you — Future Derm
- Hard Candy is coming back . . .
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Jul 24, 2009 -
Despite the fact that she's shuttered her clothing line, this October Jennifer Lopez is launching another version of Glow, the best-selling perfume that her marketing people call the "jewel of the Lopez lineup." The new scent, called My Glow ($49.50), aims to capture the love of a mother for her child.
So what does maternal affection smell like?
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Jul 24, 2009 -
Alicia Silverstone has long been an environmental activist, working to support PETA, and a vegan lifestyle. (Her new book, The Kind Diet, which focuses on veganism, hits stores in a couple of months.) Now, the actress is slated to launch an eco-friendly line of makeup brushes and bags for EcoTools this December. The collection features designs of lavender, thyme, rose, and chrysanthemum — all favorites of Alicia's.
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