By Barb Nefer
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sunscreen must last for a period of three years. During that time, it must provide the level of protection stated on the label. Manufacturers typically base their expiration dates on this requirement. After three years, the sunscreen's ingredients can break down, and the sunscreen can lose its effectiveness. The expiration...
By Suzanne Alicie
Shaving facial hair is a rite of passage for most young men. While it may seem exciting and easy to do, facial hair is coarse and can be difficult or even painful to shave without using the proper steps. Still, it is possible to get a smooth shave without irritation. Place a washcloth soaked with warm water over the area to be shaved. Leave the cloth on for about five minutes to allow the warmth ...
By Ysabel Doran
Eyelash growth interests us for obvious cosmetic reasons, but eyelashes perform important practical functions, too. Eyelashes protect the eyes from small foreign debris like dust, and they keep perspiration from running into the eyes. Also, eyelashes are connected to sensitive nerves in the eyelid that trigger the blinking reflex when objects get too close to the eye. The upper eyelids each have ...
By Megan Curley
Unwanted facial hair affects women everywhere. Due to genetics, pregnancy or aging, hair can grow on the upper lip and chin areas. There are many hair removal methods available to get rid of facial hair, including waxing, tweezing, and hair removal creams and lotions. Getting rid of facial hair is quite possible if you choose the method that best suits your needs and follow the chosen technique...
By Amy Weiss
Razor bumps and ingrown hairs are the bane of anyone who shaves. Ingrown hairs are hairs that curve back into the follicle, causing swollen, red bumps known as razor bumps that can be painful and embarrassing. The condition is known as pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) when it occurs in the beard area; however similar conditions can occur anywhere hair is shaved -- particularly curly hair....
By Bambi Turner
Flat irons, often called "hair irons" or "straighteners," are electrical devices used to temporarily straighten curly or wavy hair. They consist of two metal plates that are hinged in the middle. Users clamp the plates around sections of hair and pull the device along the length of the hair to straighten it. Flat irons operate by producing high levels of heat. These high...
By Samantha Cabrera
Ionic hair dryers began to infiltrate the market of hair tools a few years ago. They promise smooth, long-lasting results. Ionic technology is believed to dry hair faster and leave the hair cuticles smooth. By sending off both positive and negative electrons, ionic hair dryers create the corona effect, which causes the electrons to become ionized molecules when they hit the air. Standard hair...