Information and opinions on health from verdungal at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/742375/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/742375/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/742375/index http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/107111/natalchemy Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:09:54 -0400 verdungal When I first read about Natalchemy , as a substitute for parabens, memories of Harry Potter and the Philosopher`s Stone sprang to mind. Who could forget Nicolas Flamel the alchemist and only known maker of the Philosophe's Stone , a legendary substance with incredible powers?   Natalchemy is founded on the principles of Modern Natural Alchemy. The word alchemy comes from the Arabic al-and the Greek word khumeia , meaning "cast... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/107111/natalchemy http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/106351/talcum-powder Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:39:17 -0400 verdungal Talc is found in a wide variety of consumer products ranging from cosmetics to   garden pesticides.   Because talc is resistant to moisture, it is also used by the pharmaceutical industry to manufacture medications and is a listed ingredient of some antacids.   However, the products most widely used and that pose the most serious health risks are perfumed body powders. Talc is the main ingredient in baby powder.... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/106351/talcum-powder http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105511/eyeliner Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:36:36 -0500 verdungal Eyeliner is one of the most popular  eye makeup there is. It can make even the smallest eyes appear larger. Applying it correctly is key; you don't want the line to be too dark, harsh and obvious or you risk looking overdone. If you have to much black or brown it eventually just makes you look like a racoon and doesn't enlarge the eye at all.   You can use an eyeliner pencil, a liquid liner or an eyeliner brush dipped into a deep... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105511/eyeliner http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105463/play-eyeshadow Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:30:09 -0500 verdungal Whether you are a busy mom on the go or a business professional, you want to look your best. When shopping for eyeshadow we usually shop for shades that complement your skin and eye color.   But have you ever wondered just what ingredients are in your eyeshadow?   Basically eye shadow is made with talcum powder and pigments, along with agents to make it stick to your eyelids, last longer, be shinier... Sounds safe, but let me... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105463/play-eyeshadow http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105442/ingredients Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:27:41 -0500 verdungal Shopping for mascara can be overwhelming, Not only will mascara choices vary, but brush length and shapes too.   Mascara comes in thickening formulas, lengthening formulas and anti-clumping formulas. Some brushes can be curved, long and straight, or short and straight. Longer brushes will allow for easier application of the mascara. Curved brushes push top lashes upward for more curl. The formulas above are relatively self-explanatory,... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105442/ingredients http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105441/safe-makeup Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:25:10 -0500 verdungal This is the first of a series of shareposts examining the forms of eye makeup including eye shadow, mascara, and  eyeliner. Finding the right type of makeup for your eyes can be difficult, but you may also wonder if it is even safe for you.   The most serious problem related to the application of eye makeup is injury to the cornea (the clear surface in the front of the eye) from either scratching the eye with a fingernail or eyeliner... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/105441/safe-makeup http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/104900/making-scents Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:49:16 -0500 verdungal Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and unscented products abound in the market place. But why the different terms? After all, if there is no scent, shouldn't it be considered unscented? Not necessarily. Women who struggle with itchy, dry or easily irritated skin often prefer a product that has little or no scent, oils or smells in the belief that the less ingredients in a product, the less chance for an reaction for their sensitive skin. It would... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/104900/making-scents http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/103752/deodorant Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:18:19 -0500 verdungal First let's talk about perspiration.   Perspiration itself is almost odorless. Most of the odor that accompanies perspiration is caused by the action of bacteria. Deodorants reduce this odor in one of three ways: by preventing the action of bacteria on the perspiration, by preventing the secretion of perspiration, or by masking the offensive odor with a pleasant one.Deodorants that kill or inactivate bacteria contain antiseptic... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/103752/deodorant http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/101972/annihilating Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:19:40 -0500 verdungal Walk into any supermarket . pharmacy, even the office supplies store and there's a sanitizer dispenser right by the door Clearly, we've got germs -- and in particular swine flu in the midst of this much-talked about flu season.   The core element of an effective personal hygiene is proper hand washing. You need to wash your hands with soap and water for several instances daily to ensure that you are adequately protected from these... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/101972/annihilating http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/66684/sunscreen Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:51:43 -0400 verdungal Summertime is fast approaching and I have been doing a lot of research before heading to the drugstore to buy a product to protect me from the sun. If you are like most people, I venture to bet, the first thing you look for is the SPF rating. After completing this project, my thinking has drastically changed at the way I choose my sunscreen   SPF(Sun Protection Factor) rating pertains to protection from UVB  rays only or how... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/66684/sunscreen