Like everything else about your body and your health, when you’re expecting a baby, there are special skin care needs. Instead of making do with the same old products that worked before, but don’t seem to be making a difference now, it’s time to start looking at options specially formulated for your pregnant skin care needs.
Of course, there are some ingredients that should be avoided all together. BabyCenter.com offers detailed information on what to avoid and when to consult your doctor for pregnancy safe options. Powerful retinoids, depilatory creams, salicylic acid and a number of acne products could …read more

This article is part of a series by Paula Begoun, the best selling author of “Don’t Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me 7th Edition”, which covers research based reviews of thousands of skin care products as well as how to achieve beautiful skin with products from every price category.
Recession-Proof Beauty Advice: Toner
I wish I had better news about toners but this is the one area where the skin care industry fails miserably. The good news is that it really doesn’t matter the price category, with very few exceptions they are either boring, ordinary, dated formulas or they are an …read more

Happy New Year to all! We all wish you a happy, healthy, successful and beautiful 2009.

As we usher in the new year, we take a look back at the Best and Worst of 2008, along with a look ahead to 2009. From all the Splendicity bloggers, here are some of our favorite (and not so favorite) things from the world of beauty and fashion.
Tracy at Hot Mama Daily tells you about the top 5 Hot Mama moments of 2008 and her top 5 favorites beauty products too. She also clues you in on the worst hot messes of the year.
Dexie …read more

This year, I have some goals in mind for my skin. In no particular order, here are my 2009 New Years Skin Resolutions.
To start, I will commit to always washing my face at night. You know those late nights I’m referring to – the ones where all you want to do is crash in bed and forget that a good scrub will only take a few more minutes of your time. Sure, you could snuggle down sooner…but is it really worth the inevitable pimple in the morning?
Next, I’ll be finding a new spa for a facial every once in …read more

There are a number of different brands and types of masks on the market today. It can be overwhelming trying to figure out what’s going to deliver the best results when browsing through a sea of ingredients, buzz words and branding. Here are some directions you might take with your next mask purchase.
Oxygenating: yes, even your skin can get choked up every once in a while. Oxygenating formulas are geared toward skin that is congested and may have been exposed to excessive sun, pollution or other damaging factors.
Look into oxygenating formulas like Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask, or …read more

The beautiful, effervescent Eartha Kitt passed away today after an extended battle with colon cancer. In 1953 she recorded the incredibly popular Christmas song “Santa Baby” and portrayed Catwoman in the Batman TV show in the late 60’s.
Eartha Kitt was a powerful voice, gorgeous woman, and amazing performer. Being known as one of the first African American sex symbols was only a fraction of how much she accomplished in her life. She was never afraid to speak her mind – even when it came to controversial issues, such as her views on The Vietnam War. Eartha Kitt’s natural beauty …read more