Author Archives: By CAMILLE SWEENEY

Skin Deep: Earth-Friendly Packaging for Cosmetics

Recycling cosmetics containers at an Origins store.To the new eco-beauty enthusiasts, the question of life cycle doesn’t apply only to the elasticity of their skin but also to what happens to the eye shadow compact once it’s empty.


Skin Deep: One-Touch Shopping, for Members Only

The prospect of finding deals on skin care products attract impulse buyers to members-only Web sites.


Skin Deep: Avon’s Little Sister Is Calling

Avon’s company Mark is known for its marketing techniques to reach a digitally-savvy sales force and consumers.


Skin Deep: In Light and Heat, Gadgets Claim to Fight Acne

Not everyone is sold on the new crop of hand-held aesthetic devices for treating blemishes.


Skin Deep: Download the Face of Your Dreams

With iPhone beauty apps you can check your makeup, shop for products or browse through stores while sitting at home or on the go.A virtual makeover is at your fingertips with beauty-related apps to guide you.


Skin Deep: Surgery at a Spa? Buyer Beware.

Medical spas are rapidly growing, and coming under increased scrutiny.


Skin Deep: When Stress Takes a Toll on Your Teeth

In a faltering economy, dentists see an upturn in teeth grinding.


Skin Deep: Removing the Web of Spider Veins

Although spider veins are usually not considered a serious medical condition, experts say they indicate other underlying venous issues, including a sluggish circulatory system.


Pheromones and Pharaohs

“WE’VE known that perfumes evoke a behavioral response since the ancient Egyptians used them as a sensual attraction, something more precious than gold,” said Marilyn Miglin, founder of an eponymous beauty company, which is based in Chicago.

Skin Deep: Banking on a Chemical Reaction

As part of an experiment, nine women at a lounge in Manhattan were blindfolded and asked to select a date by sniffing scent strips.Cosmetics makers are using pheromones to tweak the rules of attraction.