​Ever want to look like someone else, even if just for a little while? Sure, you can change your hair color, or try new jewelry or clothing. But what about changing your eye color? You can with colored contact lenses, but before you buy some, take a few things into consideration.Colored Contact ConsiderationsYou Need a Prescription. According to th...

​Long lashes have been all the rage in the cosmetic industry for the last few months. Boutiques specializing in eyelash extensions, eyelash perms and even eyelash and eyebrow tinting have popped up at upscale shopping centers around the nation, and their fully booked schedules show just how in demand longer, fuller-looking lashes really are. But wh...

​When summer was coming up, we talked about ways to prepare and take care of skin during those hot and humid months of the year. If you haven't read it yet, find it here along with this post about Keeping Skin Safe in the Summer and bookmark it so you're ready for next year. Now, it's time to start thinking about winter!Cold air and wind combined w...

​A research team from the University of Rhode Island has discovered that extracts from red maple leaves may be the key to youthful, glowing skin. Their research shows that the extract may act as a protector for elastin, which plays an integral role in keeping skin looking youthful, smooth and full.So how does it work? The research team told Allure ...

​Have you noticed eyelids that are beginning to droop or sag, either for yourself or someone you love? It's a frustrating condition that leaves many people wondering what causes it - and if there's anything that can be done about it.The muscles that control the movement of your eyelids are called the levator muscles. When there's an injury to these...

​In a recent interview with beauty brand Birchbox, Meghan Markle, the American actress who made headlines for marrying Britain's Prince Harry, shared that one of the ways she keeps her face looking so flawless is with facial exercises to keep her cheekbones toned and even help prevent drooping eyelids.Facial exercises are nothing new. The idea behi...

​Most of us work really hard to keep our faces looking young and healthy. We exfoliate, moisturize, use expensive creams and anti-wrinkle serums, etc. But what about the neck? It's almost always left out of beauty routines and it's actually one area that can age us just as much as facial wrinkles. By the time many realize that fact, the time for pr...

​If the effects of aging and gravity are getting you down when you look in the mirror, a brow-lift may be just what you need to feel young and refreshed again! As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and can begin to sag in areas like the eyes and forehead. Sometimes, simple injections and fillers just aren't enough to get the results you would li...

​The Centers for Disease Control reports that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The American Academy of Dermatology breaks down the numbers even further and concludes that one in five Americans will get some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. It's not just a concept to keep in the back of your mind when going o...

Since the first contact lenses became successful in 1888, those with vision problems have enjoyed the benefits of an alternative to glasses. However, placing a foreign object in your eye can be daunting, and you may often wonder if you're doing it right or if you're causing any damage to your eyes.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...

​YouTube, the world's second largest search engine, is great for many things, but using it to do research on plastic surgery is not one of them, according to a new study from Rutgers University. In the first study in history to evaluate YouTube videos on facial plastic surgery procedures, researchers discovered that many YouTube videos are misleadi...

​By now we've all heard about the importance of protecting our skin from the sun's harmful rays, but for years many of us played on the beach, floated around in the pool and spent significant time outdoors not knowing our skin was undergoing serious damage. Because of this, many of us now suffer from sun spots or age spots, patches of hyperpigmenta...

​Do you ever experience a drooping of your eyelid that obscures your vision? This is a condition called ptosis, and although the surgery to correct it is complicated, it can be done by an expert like Dr. Mayli Davis of Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center.What Is Ptosis?The most basic definition of ptosis is the drooping of the eyelid, but it's not alway...

​We've all been there a time or two. Waking up to see a zombie-like face in the mirror with one of the most common beauty complaints: dark, puffy circles under our eyes. Sometimes it's due to a late night at work or binge watching a new television show you should have waited until the weekend to start. For some people, dark circles and puffy skin u...

​The beginning of the school year is right around the corner, and with a focus on getting kids ready to get back into the swing of all things academic, it's important to keep their eyes in mind. August is not only the start of a new school year, but also Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, founded by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The A...

​Have you ever grabbed a bottle of sunscreen out of your beach or pool bag and thought to yourself, "I wonder how long I've had this"? If you're like most busy families, you probably have several bottles of sunscreen that get thrown into different bags and drawers, so you don't typically go through one full bottle before buying a replacement.There'...

​The eyes are one of the first things we notice about other people, especially when we see someone whose makeup is done to draw attention to all the right places. Did you know there are certain tricks you can do with your eyeliner and eye shadow that can actually make your eyes appear bigger?Try these makeup tips and tricks to make your eyes pop!Ti...

​Oily skin is no fun for anyone. It may feel like it takes an army of expertly chosen products to keep skin under control and shine-free, but did you know those products could actually be making it worse? Check out these 10 tips if you suffer from oily skin:No. 1: Wash Twice a Day with a Gentle CleanserIt may take a lot of trial and error, but find...

If you love British royalty and follow their every move, you may have noticed that the Queen has been seen wearing sunglasses during her public appearances lately, something out of character to say the least. Many speculated that perhaps she was making a fashion statement until Buckingham Palace announced that she had undergone minor cataract surge...

​You've likely heard the same thing over and over about the importance of sunscreen to keep skin safe and lower your chances of developing skin cancers. Of course, summer is the most important time of the year to remember this because of how much exposure our skin gets during these hottest month of the year. But, protecting skin from the side effec...