Articles tagged “Skin Care”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Green Your Nursery: Don't Let the PBDEs Bite By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Jan 18 2008 Thanks to 1973 U.S. law decreeing that all mattresses must meet requirements for cigarette-ignition, most conventional mattresses are treated with toxic fire-retardant chemicals that pose significant potential health risks. Then again, PBDEs aren't the only thing you need to worry about: The off-gassing of other toxic... + READ MORE

Get Fresh-Looking Skin, Naturally By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Jan 18 2008 Forget chemical peels, surgical face-lifts, or Botox, you can get fresh, glowing skin by following a few simple directives. Sugar and highly refined carbohydrates, including white bread, white rice, French fries, and sugar-laded soda, can increase acne and speed aging by causing glycation-the result of sugar breaking... + READ MORE

Insulate Your Wrists with Tube Socks By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 17 2008 We apparently didn't cover all our bases when we gave you 14 ways to reuse orphan socks. The solution, the post's author says, is to make "wrist scarves" by snipping the tube part off a pair of old tube socks and then cutting a hole for the thumb. + READ MORE

Detox Your Body By Lloyd Alter IN Food & Health Jan 15 2008 London Smog 1952 Devra Davis, the director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute is, according to Nancy White of The Star, a blue-chip cancer epidemiologist with a Grade A scientific pedigree: a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, a decade at the National Academy of... + READ MORE

Cook with Foods that Fight Cancer: Turmeric And Ginger By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 8 2008 I had an old plastic bag of turmeric kicking around in my cupboard and I hardly ever used the spice.Turmeric Curry Chicken 4 chicken breasts with fat and skin removed2 tbsp olive oil3 garlic cloves4 shallots, sliced2 tsp curry powder1 tsp ground turmeric2 tbsp fish sauce2 tbsp brown sugar2 cups coconut milkfreshly... + READ MORE

Save Time With a Quick Honey-Sugar Face Scrub By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Dec 20 2007 This writer doesn't have a lot of time (or patience) to putz around with complicated skincare regimens, so I whipped up a quickie face scrub I could use in the shower whenever my complexion started looking wan and lifeless.No Time to Lose Honey-Sugar Face ScrubMakes 1 portion 1 tbs organic, unprocessed honey1 tbs... + READ MORE

Multitask Your Glam Gear in the Wild By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 18 2007 Enjoy a rendezvous with nature, without having to sacrifice your sense of style-or give up your beauty arsenal. Lip gloss or lip balm with SPF: Protect lips and if tinted, rub into cheeks as blush, can be used as fire starter when smeared on cotton balls 2007 © Skipstone Press Difficulty level: Easy + READ MORE

Melt the Ice Nicely By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Dec 7 2007 While nobody wants to go sailing into a lamppost or land awkwardly on their heinie in the wake of a snowstorm, commercial deicers can leave a frolicking dog with dry and cracked paws, not to mention potentially fatal digestive problems if he's an overzealous licker. Salt can also sting kids' eyes and skin, while... + READ MORE

Plant a Fern, Remove Arsenic From Your Soil By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Dec 6 2007 Certain varieties of fern have developed a taste for arsenic-the murder weapon of choice during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, as well as in Agatha Christie novels. Lumber back then was primed with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) to stave off insect damage and decay, which is well and good, except that CCA can also... + READ MORE

Slap on a Spiked Vodka Aftershave By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 29 2007 Here's something a little festive for the boys: A spiked vodka aftershave infused with fragrant spices. We adapted a recipe that was originally printed in the Nov/Dec 2004 issue of ReadyMade.Spiked Vodka Aftershave 1/2 cup vodkafragrant spice blend1/2 cup mineral water Sweet blend:1 whole star anise1 cinnamon stick,... + READ MORE

Remove Under-Eye Circles with Pistachios By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 27 2007 According to the authors of Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet (2007, Collins), the pistachio is the perfect nut for eliminating dark circles from under your eyes. Using a mortar and pestle, grind a few pistachio nuts with a teaspoon of milk, then apply the mix gently to the delicate skin around those overworked peepers. + READ MORE

Make a Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 18 2007 It's hard to imagine a Thanksgiving dinner without the requisite piece of pumpkin pie. I know it seems twee, but it really does look pretty.Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pie One 12-inch circle of pastry (recipe follows)2 cups fresh pumpkin puree or one 15-ounce can pumpkin puree3 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup... + READ MORE

Detox Your Home: Pay Attention to Warning Labels By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Home & Garden Nov 16 2007 Exposure to the toxic chemicals many household products contain-including your window cleaner, tile scrubber, and furniture polish-can really do a number on your central nervous system, resulting in brain fog, difficulty breathing, and even sudden mood swings. If you're planning to ditch the existing contents of your... + READ MORE

Tone Your Face with Green Tea By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 14 2007 Packed with antioxidants, as well as vitamins C and E, green tea is an excellent skin toner and anti-irritant.Green Tea Skin Toner 1/2 cup filtered water2 tsp organic green tea leaves 1. + READ MORE

Rescue Cold, Aching Feet By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Fashion & Beauty Nov 9 2007 Revive cold winter feet with a sultry blend of cayenne, cinnamon, and ginger. Orange Spice Foot Mask 1/2 cup whole oats1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper4 tablespoons warm water1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated4 drops sweet orange essential oil 1. + READ MORE

Have a Healthy Thanksgiving By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 6 2007 Just in time for the big dinner the University of Michigan Health System has some tips for how to make it through Thanksgiving without adding any weight. We know the cook was hard at work in the kitchen all day, but don't let anyone bully you into another spoonful of mashed potatoes or another slice of turkey with... + READ MORE

Make Your Own Biodiesel By Collin Dunn IN Tech & Transport Nov 5 2007 Usually derived from vegetable oils-soy is very popular these days, but animal fats can also be used-biodiesel is made through a chemical process called transesterification which essentially splits the oil into two parts: alkyl esters and glycerine; the esters are the fuel, while the leftover glycerine is often used to... + READ MORE

Stocking your Kitchen: Make Stock By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 4 2007 Having chicken or vegetable stock on hand is a must in my kitchen. Once the stock is finished, scoop out the bones and vegetables and discard them.Allow the stock to cool and then transfer it to some good sturdy plastic containers. + READ MORE

Make an Impression at Thanksgiving By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 1 2007 Okay, the fun and games of Halloween are over and now it is time to turn your attention to the serious business of Thanksgiving.Roast Pumpkin with Arugula and Candied Pumpkin Seeds 1 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp paprika1/4 tsp cayenne1/2 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin... + READ MORE

Make Yourself a Chinese Dinner By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Oct 29 2007 Kelly Rossiter is offering ideas about cooking basics; see introduction here. Heat a wok or frying pan and add about 1 tablespoon of oil in the bottom and heat until hot.Add the minced onions, garlic, chili sauce and ginger and stir fry for about 20 seconds. + READ MORE