Beauty Articles
As a beauty writer, I've written on a range of topics from make-up to cosmetic surgery for websites such as Safe Cosmetics.
Safe Cosmetics - July 2008
Choosing the right eye shadow for your eye colour can have a big impact on your overall look. Choosing the right colour and style of cosmetics can enhance your eye colour and create bright eyes. Many women do not realise that your skin tone is equally important when choosing the right eye shadow. It is tempting to choose an eye shadow that is the same colour as your eyes, but this is usually a bad move. It tends to compete with your eye colour and ends up drawing more attention to the eye shadow, especially if it is a bright shade! This article offers advice on choosing the right eye shadow for your eyes.
The Use of Parabens in Cosmetics
Safe Cosmetics - March 2008
The use of parabens in cosmetics is a controversial issue, as some studies have suggested that they are potentially highly dangerous. Research has shown a possible link to breast cancer, although not enough is currently known about this connection to draw any conclusive links, but parabens are definitely a worry for many people, especially as they are found in almost all of our everyday cosmetics and toiletries.
Safe Cosmetics - January 2007
Orange peel syndrome, cottage cheese skin: there are lots of names for the unsightly dimpled skin that affects lots of women, but what exactly is cellulite, and how do you get rid of it?
Introduction to Cosmetic Surgery
Safe Cosmetics - October 2007
Cosmetic surgery is a fast-growing business with over �� million being spent every year in the UK. On top of this even more women will weigh up the idea of having cosmetic surgery. If you're one of them, are you clued-up enough on what cosmetic surgery really involves?
Safe Cosmetics - October 2007
If you’ve got combination skin you’ll know exactly how irritating it if some areas of your skin are oily, whereas the rest of your face is dry and flaky. Around sixty per cent of women have this problem, but few know how to deal with it.
Safe Cosmetics - October 2007
If you have darker black skin you can generally pull off much stronger make-up looks than those with white skin. You can get away with wearing deeper shades on your lips and cheeks, as well as the bright or dark eye make-up that tends to make pale skin look even paler. Bronze, olive green, emerald green, sapphire blue, grey, plum and pastel shades can be good looks for eye make-up. Make the most of the fact that you’re not so restricted in your choice of colours by experimenting with bold eye make-up or lip colour, but keep in mind the golden rule of wearing eye-catching make-up - it's either the eyes or the lips.
Best Looks For Mediterranean and Asian Skin
Safe Cosmetics - October 2007
Women with olive-based skin can carry off a wide range of colours on their face. Olive skin in this sense refers to women from Asia and the Middle East as well as the typical Mediterranean complexion that is usually associated with the term. Darker eye make-up looks great on this skin tone, as do neutral shades, so there are a lot of make-up looks that will suit you.
Skin Care : Allergies, Hormones and Cancer
Safe Cosmetics - September 2007
If you suffer from allergies it can be difficult to know how to tailor your skin care regime accordingly. Your skin is your body's first defence against infection and disease, but many modern skin care products contain harsh chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin. Your skin's personal reaction to these chemical is often a major contributor to allergies. Experts suggest that many women use as many as two hundred chemicals on their skin every day, with around sixty per cent of these being absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
