She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: – Lord Byron The great English poet Lord Byron wrote these memorable lines that sang praises of his beloved. November is a month where BeautyNews is grateful <... >
It’s not often you read about collagen and war, but when we discovered New Jersey’s Magic of Aloe, we had to spread the word. Since 1971, Mr. Paul Aloe has been delivering quality aloe-based skin care products to Americans in search of healing, moisturizing goods; however, in 2003 he expanded his distribution channels when he <... >
One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in her life. And that’s the second leading cause of cancer death in women. In 2006, over 200,000 new cases of breast cancer will be detected in the United States. We at Beauty News urge readers to join in the fight for a <... >
Access the wide world of DHC skincare online, and peruse hundreds of unique skincare products from Japan. For more than two decades, DHC has been enthralling Japanese women with high-quality products based on natural ingredients including olive oil, seaweed, royal jelly, vitamins, aloe, lavender and coenzyme Q10. Now it’s time for Americans to understand why <... >
Product Body’s founder Joanna Schmidt subscribes to the belief that simple is best. Her line of high-quality, hand formulated body goodies include minimal ingredients but pack a seriously effective punch. Essential picks from Product Body for the cold winter ahead include: Sea Salt Glow, the ultimate body scrub comprised of just four ingredients: sea salt, <... >
Anti-aging is all the rage right now (when hasn’t it been the rage? Hello…Fountain of Youth!). People are trying to turn back the hands of time, reverse aging, look twenty when they’re forty, and dying their gray hair away. The skin, the largest organ of the body, is also the organ that is most exposed <... >
Weekends by the ocean are a memory, models have descended on the city, and Fridays are full days again – this might be a downer for some, but others see the change of season as more than a lower electric bill. Once again, we turn to illuminating products to lift our spirits. To welcome the <... >
In Fiore, a San Francisco-based holistic handcrafted skin care line, recently launched the Complexion Treatment Set, a quadrant of 15ML bottles with medicine dropper caps. On your bathroom shelf or vanity, these little vials look like ordinary medicine bottles. But, when you apply a few drops of the oils to your face, look out! These <... >
This month is all about transitions. We may be sad to see the lax days of summer drift away, but the cool breezes are a nice break from the sticky days. Our picks for fall center around sophisticated finds that make for chic additions to our makeup bags. Perhaps this is the reason we Gotham <... >
An apple a day keeps the dermatologist away. Everyone knows that apples are good for you and now the favorite fruit’s skin care benefits are being put to good use in the new Appleseed Resurfacing Kit from Fresh. The easy at-home treatment kit uses a new approach to chemical peels that harnesses the intrinsic skin <... >
Every now and then, my research leads me to an incredible small skin care company. BeeCrowBee is one of them. If you’re a loyal reader, you know we reviewed their soap and scrubs last year. I can still remember the wonderful texture and the amazing aroma of their pumpkin soap. This month, we revisited the <... >
As I navigated the various quiet streets of the Lower East Side, I tried to imagine the likes of Penelope Cruz and Gisele Bundchen doing the same en route to a facial. It was a stretch. But they, and countless others you know and love, flock to the Christine Chin Spa on Rivington Street come <... >
The other day I was out to dinner with my brother and two of his friends. Jumpy and slender both girls were theater majors and both part Asian. When one produced an identification card, the other exclaimed, “Oh my god! You look so Asian without your bangs.” I looked at the picture, noticing a strikingly <... >
Your neck, your bust, your hands; what do they have in common? Erogenous zones for sure, but don't forget that each can also reveal telltale signs of aging. While botox, lasers and topical treatments abound to keep delicate facial skin line free, many women ignore other areas of the body prone to the hands <... >
When Kanebo launched the Sensai Premier line, La Mer suddenly look tired and tawdry. Our attentions may be short but while some are easily bored with cosmetic mainstays, others ponder the existence of a product as expensive as a fine handbag. Is this solution worth the money? Could be it be surgery in a bottle? <... >
To be perfectly honest with you, when I endeavored upon all this beauty editorial writing business, it never occurred to me that I would get free products ‘n swag. Totally sweet! But in spite of so many amazing freebies, I find myself, again and again, going back to nature when it comes to plopping down <... >
A few years ago when acupuncture face lifts made their way on the list of cosmetic treatments and green tea became a household name, I realized America had finally caught on. We had finally joined the rest of world and realized there are actually some amazing products and services whose origins lay outside our borders. <... >
Summer has finally arrived! Whether you spend your days chasing after kids, log long hours working inside (um, and enjoying the AC), or are simply looking for an excuse to show off how all that work at the gym has finally paid off, most of us will don a sleeveless top this season. Your biceps <... >
Sampar Prodigal Pen Summer is a time of active sebaceous glands and sweating galore. I sweat so much that natural deodorants are out of question and I even considered Botox shots in the underarms. But, for those that sweat allover, a more fearful happening is the summer breakout. Since I’m always on high alert for <... >
Summer is a time when weather justifies somewhat-inappropriate office attire, long weekends and unhealthy behavior. Last year by the elevators in the Conde Nast building, I saw a girl wearing a Kelly green terry mini dress created as a beach cover-up, but in this case used as an attention grabber. When you embark on your <... >
