Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:21:51 GMT
(ARA) - Bath and beauty products do more than just keep us clean, they make us look and feel our best. And in a 24/7 society where busy is the norm, a simple bath or great skin treatment can be a relaxing personal moment in an otherwise hectic day. More...
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:30:40 GMT
Lainie Barber pictured her baby crawling on the floor, an image that triggered a call to a green cleaning service -- not because her house seemed dirty but because she didn't consider it baby-safe. "I wanted all natural products for the kids," says Barber, who lives on the Near West Side of Madison with her husband, Eric Barber, and their children, ages 6 and 15 months. While she had been ... More...
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:00:00 GMT
NEW YORK----The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced today that it has purchased a minority stake in a privately held Indian company that manufactures, markets and sells beauty products, under the Forest Essentials brand, which are based on Ayurvedic formulations. More...
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:09:01 GMT
Instead of prescription pads and stethoscopes, a new healing center in Westfield uses essential oils and bare hands. Be-ing Enough, an alternative holistic wellness center, started four months ago and will host its grand opening Saturday. More...
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:46:44 GMT
Natural Cleaning Products Do The Job While Keeping Air Fresh They are household products that smell nearly good enough to eat -- combinations of tea tree, lemon, orange, lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus. More...
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:37:17 GMT
If babies came with instruction manuals, new parents often lament, taking care of them might not feel as daunting as it sometimes does. Still, the question remains whether any such volume could even be written. More...
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:05:02 GMT
We can never deny the fact that medicine improved throughout the ages to provide an accurate cure to many health-related problems today. In fact, modern medical products, tools, and equipments are readily available for everyone who wants to make use of it. More...
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:14:00 GMT
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas----Infinity BathTea Systems has announced the reformulation of its line of transdermal hydrotherapy products. The products use only certified organic herbs and essential oils and are now paraben free, phthalate free, sodium laurel/laureth sulfate free and contain no synthetic fragrance. More...
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:09:53 GMT
(ARA) - Ahh...the spa. The tranquil sounds, low lighting and refreshing treatments are just what the doctor ordered to add some peace and serenity to the hustle and bustle of your busy life. More...
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:24:09 GMT
(ARA) - It seems that lavender, or the scent of it, is everywhere - candles, hand lotions, shampoo, bath gel, air freshener, even laundry detergent. It's the most widely used and best-selling essential oil. Why is lavender so popular? More...
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:32:08 GMT
For those who pale at the thought of putting on swimwear, don’t fret so – we’re here to help. Before you bare (almost) all, what you need is a short, sharp session of intensive training. More...
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:10 GMT
Looking to use a greener bug repellent? You may also want to invest in a swatter. Natural repellents are available — citronella, lemongrass and rosemary, among them — but when it comes to effectiveness, at least for personal use, the chemical compound DEET is the standard-bearer. More...
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:15:30 GMT
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will table the new Cosmetology Bill in parliament at the year end to ensure beauty centres provide quality service and their treatments and products are safe for consumers. More...
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:13:40 GMT
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is coming out with a law to regulate spas and beauty salons. Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai expects the Cosmetology Bill to be tabled in Parliament by the end of the year. More...
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:48:29 GMT
Patti Sirens Moran bristles when people refer to animal massage as advanced petting. The 51-year-old certified small animal massage therapist underwent 150 hours of training at the Ojai School of Massage in Ojai, which included learning about anatomy, physiology, nutrition and aromatherapy in addition to small animal massage techniques. More...