One of the features that differentiates a feminine from a masculine face is the width of the face at the jawline. We may accept a masculine face where the lower face is wider than the upper but a wide lower face is considered to detract from feminine beauty.In many cases, the excessive width of the lower [...]
You might have seen this ad -- I saw it today on my hotmail homepage -- a single skincare product that is miraculously going to erase every wrinkle from your face.They use a simulated picture of a woman (you have to read the fine print to know that it's simulated). Her wrinkles are deep and extensive, [...]
Some people try BOTOX® Cosmetic and don't like it.Don't get me wrong -- I love BOTOX® Cosmetic and it works great for me. And I have a few clients who would sacrifice every other spa treatment, if necessary, in order to have their botox.But sometimes BOTOX® Cosmetic just isn't the right thing for a particular person. [...]
I'm reading a book of essays by Nora Ephron titled I Feel Bad About My Neck.You know Nora Ephron: she's written such great movies as When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail and Silkwood. She also has producer and director credits on various films but I'm concentrating on her writing here. You can [...]
Excessive sweating is extremely embarrassing and a hassle. You put a nice clean shirt on and before you even get to work you've got huge wet circles under your arms. You don't dare wear a white shirt because it shows the wet marks.The medical term for excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis. This is a condition that affects [...]
I came across this article on the BBC website. They're calling the series "Extreme Cosmetics" which I find a bit over the top but the information is mostly accurate.They have a little slideshow that shows how BOTOX® Cosmetic works.I'd just like to correct a few things they said that were misleading.They said:Botox is 'botulinum toxin A' [...]
This is another installment in the skincare series. Earlier articles included What's in a skincare regimen, Something that really works, Treat your skin with Vitamin A, and Topical growth factors.I'm a very literal person. I've been embarrassed in some social situations because I have taken things too literally and totally misunderstood what was meant by a [...]
This little item was in The Spec yesterday:The American Idol judge has confessed to regular Botox injections to smooth out any wrinkles. He said: "To me, Botox is no more unusual than toothpaste. It works, you do it once a year -- who cares. But I'd never dye my hair, although I know everyone thinks I [...]
"I love what Botox does for me but I've been hearing the reports in the media and I don't think I should use it any more."The call came in yesterday but I've been hearing similar comments recently from various sources. What's going on? Why are people afraid of BOTOX®?Here's the buzz in the media:Botox and a [...]