Feet Retreat

Feet and pedicures have a far-reaching history. The oldest pedicure may have been performed in Ancient Egypt, according to tomb paintings. The Greeks were also fond of feet; the strongest tendon in the foot was named after Achilles, a character from the Illiad. And, Asian cultures have long considered feet a [...]

Tanning Solutions

At the nail salon the other night, a friend asked me what would be the fastest way to lose five pounds. My response? Get a spray tan. With a confused look, she asked why a tan would help her look slimmer. I explained to her quite simply that dark colors recede and [...]

Dear Lips, I’m here to plump you up.

“I guess what people want is to make their lips fuller, right?” That was my question to Susan Pilate of The Skin Studio in Yardley as part of my research for this article. Her reply: “Yes, that’s the idea.” We then chatted about the best ways to enhance the lips with makeup. [...]

The Evolution of Fragrance

Perfume and fragrance has permeated human culture since the beginning of recorded time. The Chinese are credited as the first people to use plants for aromatic purposes; maybe the allure is a health benefit. Or, could it be that perfume, which changes with the times, is sought after for a particular [...]