http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984025/real-moms-speak-beauty-horror-stories I think we have all experienced a beauty emergency at one time or another. It could be a bad haircut, overdue manicure or pedicure or even false eyelashes falling off in the middle of a party. I think moms are more prone to beauty horror stories because we are so busy taking care of everyone else that we either rush or don't have enough time to fix our mistakes. I spoke to real moms and bloggers about their beauty horror stories and how they fixed them. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984025/real-moms-speak-beauty-horror-stories Beauty & Style Mommy Style Beauty for Moms Nina Sutton Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981083/what-to-do-about-kids-winter-skin Harsh outdoor weather and indoor heating can wreak havoc on everyone’s skin, including your children's skin. Here’s how to tell if it’s simply dry skin or if you need to take your little one to get checked out by a healthcare professional. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981083/what-to-do-about-kids-winter-skin Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Monica Beyer Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/979013/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-clinical-skin-care My skin care routine has mostly consisted of cleansing before bed and then moving through a few simple steps of facial sprays and moisturizers. Easy peasy. Simple has always been my motto when deciding what to put on my face. More recently, I've become obsessed with preventative tricks to help avoid the regrets that sink in when more wrinkles start to surface. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/979013/why-you-shouldnt-be-afraid-of-clinical-skin-care Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Catherine Conelly Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828157/health-effects-of-radiation-what-you-should-know Following the devastating earthquake in Japan last month, which caused explosions at the Fukushima nuclear plant, we’ve been hearing a lot about radiation – how much has leaked, how far it will reach and what the immediate and long-lasting effects are going to be. Though the initial panic over radiation has waned and the levels of radiation that have been detected in the US are very low, SheKnows turned to Dr. Carolyn Dean, ND, medical director of the Nutritional Magnesium Association, for some answers about what the health effects of radiation are and what can be done about it. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828157/health-effects-of-radiation-what-you-should-know Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Jessica Padykula Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/826883/how-to-pick-the-perfect-moisturizer All skin types need moisturizer, but choosing the best one for your skin type can be tricky. You don’t want to end up with something too heavy if you have oily or acne-prone skin, and you don’t want something too light for skin that needs extra hydration. Here's a guide to picking the perfect moisturizer. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/826883/how-to-pick-the-perfect-moisturizer Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Jessica Padykula Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824999/best-products-for-sensitive-skin Dealing with sensitive skin takes patience, plus products that won’t irritate your face. While many products are geared toward sensitive skin, narrowing down your choices can be difficult. We’ve come up a list of favorites for you to try. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824999/best-products-for-sensitive-skin Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Jessica Padykula Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824921/best-products-for-combination-skin It’s not oily, but it’s not dry; it’s a little bit of both, which makes caring for combination skin one of the trickiest beauty tasks. Before you get frustrated, take a look at some of our picks for managing your skin’s multiple personalities. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824921/best-products-for-combination-skin Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Jessica Padykula Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824913/best-products-for-getting-rid-of-blackheads Blackheads are one of the most frustrating skin care issues, and most people have to deal with them at some point. Here are a few of our favorite products aimed at clearing skin and banishing blackheads. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824913/best-products-for-getting-rid-of-blackheads Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Jessica Padykula Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:20:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824791/best-products-for-dry-skin Whether it’s on your face, body or both, dry skin can be a tough problem with the flaking, itching and other discomforts it can cause. Luckily, we’ve come up with some of the best products to deal with skin that needs a hydration boost. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824791/best-products-for-dry-skin Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Jessica Padykula Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824671/best-products-to-treat-acne Anyone who has ever had acne knows how frustrating it can be to deal with blemishes. Whether you suffer from occasional zits, adult acne or constant breakouts, many products are on the market that can help you. But which ones are best? Rather than try product after product to no avail, check out our list of the best products to treat acne. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824671/best-products-to-treat-acne Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Jessica Padykula Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:36:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824283/how-to-banish-skin-redness Red cheeks can be pretty, but not if you have no control over your extra-rosy complexion. Skin redness can be caused by many things , but the bottom line is, it’s no fun. That’s why we’ve gathered some solutions for skin redness. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/824283/how-to-banish-skin-redness Beauty & Style Makeup & Skin Care Skincare Jessica Padykula Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/804277/tips-and-tricks-to-treat-sunburned-skin This summer, the sun will be stronger than ever. And unless you constantly slather on the SPF, hide under a hat or avoid the rays entirely, you are bound to get a tad sunburned. So if you find yourself sporting lobster-like skin this season, here are some quick tips and tricks to treat it. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/804277/tips-and-tricks-to-treat-sunburned-skin Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Sarah Wassner Flynn Sat, 02 May 2009 13:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/808926/photosensitivity-dangers-of-being-sensitive-to-the-sun There are many ways in which your body reacts to medication, and many prescribed medications including antibiotics can cause photosensitivity to sunlight and ultraviolet rays. Photosensitivity can occur in all climates and seasons, and is not limited only to medications - other products including herbal medicines, perfume and cosmetics can also result in an adverse reaction to sun exposure. Additionally, certain chronic diseases such as lupus can cause individuals to become photosensitive. Read on to learn more about photosensitivity, drugs that cause adverse reactions to sunlight and ways to avoid photosensitive reactions. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/808926/photosensitivity-dangers-of-being-sensitive-to-the-sun Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Christine Cristiano Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/804380/tanning-addiction-the-dark-side-of-bronzed-skin Do you competitively strive for that enviable dark skin of the ladies strutting out of the tanning salons? Do you adamantly set aside money every month to keep up your tanning salon membership? Do you even think twice about the potential damage those tanning bed rays are wreaking on your skin? If having bronzed skin is one of the highest priorities in your beauty routine, you could be a tanning addict. Though some ladies love the moniker, being a tanning junkie is wrought with risks. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/804380/tanning-addiction-the-dark-side-of-bronzed-skin Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Dina Spector Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/804204/the-truth-about-tanning-indoor-and-outdoor-tanning-dangers Believe it or not, there was a time when fair, pale skin was all the rage in its representation of class, prestige, and separation from the tanned working masses. Oh how things have changed! Tanned, bronzed bodies with that glowing sun-kissed look are in. But before you follow the tanning trend, you may want to think twice. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/804204/the-truth-about-tanning-indoor-and-outdoor-tanning-dangers Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Janice McDuffee