Winnie Okello

Beauty

Explants: The New Trend in Breast Augmentation

November 24, 2015 by Winnie Okello

After decades of steady growth, the breast implant trend appears to be deflating. What experts refer to as “explant” procedures jumped by nearly 10 percent from 2010 to 2014 as

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Skin-care: Not Just A Women’s Issue

November 5, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Lots of men have at least some idea that they need to take care of their skin. But in the Western world, most guys are about as comfortable discussing skin

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Endocrine Distributors In Your Nail Polish?

October 20, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Want some toxins with that mani-pedi? A new study by researchers at Duke University and the Environmental Working Group found that a common nail polish chemical and suspected endocrine disruptor

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Deciphering Cosmetics Ingredients

October 15, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Do you know how to read a cosmetics ingredients list? When was the last time you closely looked at the ingredient list on your cosmetics? Did you notice that concentrations

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Microbeads: The Case To Ban Its Use In Consumer Products

September 22, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Microbeads have been a staple in many cosmetics for quite some time now, and research consistently supports the case for banning, or minimizing their use in consumer products. This is

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Cosmetic Fads: Active Ingredients as Marketing Incentives

September 15, 2015 by Winnie Okello

The skincare and cosmetics industry is largely powered by marketing. Most companies spend far more on their promotion, advertising, and the perfect sales pitch than they do on the actual

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The Ugly Truth About Endocrine Disruptors in Cosmetics

August 24, 2015 by Winnie Okello

When it comes to the means by which the human body operates, there is still much to be discovered as scientists continuously poke and prod to see what outcomes are expressed. Similarly, hormones

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Why Hyaluroni Acid Is Important For The Skin

August 17, 2015 by Winnie Okello

As we age, skin moisture can drop significantly, which makes the skin lose elasticity and expose the signs of aging on the skin. Hyaluronic acid plays a critical role in

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Consumers Speak: Best Selling Natural Hair Products

August 10, 2015 by Winnie Okello

We’ll look at the moisturizers, hair butters, oils, shampoos, conditioners and natural hair accessories that have been selling like crazy with naturals over the last few months. The following list

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Co-Washing Natural Hair: Leave Out the Shampoo

August 7, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Co-washing is becoming extremely popular with naturals. But why? What if I told you the best shampoo for natural black hair was NO shampoo at all? Would you believe me?