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Cosmetics and Care Products Can be Cancer Risks

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The cosmetic industry will not tell you that some of the ingredients used in its products are health hazards. A woman can ingest up to 4 pounds of lipstick in a lifetime. Synthetic dyes derived from aluminum (”lakes colors”) and coal tar can be absorbed into our bodies and stored in our organs and fatty tissues.

For the sensitive individual, the use of coal tar colors is said to cause such symptoms as nausea, headaches, skin problems, fatigue, mood swings, or other allergic symptoms. Coal tar dyes have produced cancer in laboratory animals. Lets take a look at some other questions related to all this.

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10 Best Speedy Hair and Makeup Tricks

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Got a need for speed? Here, we look back at the top quick beauty tips over the years — that still work today.

1. Get Clean Skin Quick
To sop up oil and refresh makeup, lightly mist your face with toner, then pat with a tissue, says Eva Scrivo, makeup artist and owner of the eponymous New York City salon. Finish with a dusting of loose powder……

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The quick and simple 10-step pedicure

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The one thing every girl needs in the summer is a pair of fabulous-looking feet. Rain or shine, neat feet and beautifully painted toes, like great underwear, make you feel sexy and feminine - and they’re essential if you want to look good on the beach or in a pair of strappy evening shoes. So where do you start if you want DIY fabulous feet?

First things, first. There’s no need to visit a spa or salon for a luxurious foot experience or expensive make-over. In fact, a basic and regular, at-home pedicure doesn’t even require any fancy tools. You can obviously make any pedicure stretch beyond the basics , but in this article we’re going to cover a very simple but effective pedicure. So grab some cotton balls, fill up a bowl with warm water, and read on.

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