Because Beauty Matters

A woman covers her face as she walks on Tiananmen Square in Beijing in heavily polluted weather on February 28, 2013

US study links pollution to autism risk

Pregnant women who were exposed to high levels of air pollution were twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in low pollution areas, a US study said.

Graca Machel answers questions during a press conference in Johannesburg, on November 6, 2012

Mandela’s wife thanks world for supporting ailing husband

Nelson Mandela’s wife Graca Machel thanked the world on Monday for its messages of support for the ailing anti-apartheid icon which she said had eased “the burden of anxiety”.

Only a few dozen people worldwide have been officially documented as suffering from Foreign Accent Syndrome

Head blow leaves Aussie with French accent

An Australian woman who now speaks with a French-sounding accent after a head injury eight years ago has revealed the experience has left her feeling frustrated and reclusive.

Cosmetics

  • Woman with beautiful skin

    The Best Cosmetics for Aging Skin

    The best cosmetics for aging skin are those that combat the signs of aging while also supporting healthy and even skin tone. Products should be effective in fighting against things like pigmentation, pore enlargement, wrinkles, fine lines, uneven tone, redness, age spots and dryness. They should also supply the skin with enough essential vitamins and [...]

  • Natural Beauty

    The Subtle Art of Make-Up Application

    Applying make-up is a skill that requires an understanding of what looks best for different looks, face shapes, ages and color schemes. So many people pile on layers of foundation under a mask of eye-shadow, blusher, lipstick, mascara and eyeliner, seemingly thinking that the more make-up they have on – the better. In fact, it [...]