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We often get questions from members of the BeautyStat.com community about the ingredients found in makeup, skincare and hair care products. So we decided to put together a glossary or dictionary of the most common ingredients found in beauty products.

Commonly used cosmetic ingredients
Here is a list of cosmetic ingredients that we come across in daily.
Vitamins
Vitamin A: It is known as Retinol. It normalizes skin’s texture and smoothes out fine lines. The more stable form is Retinyl Palmitate.
Vitamin C: The chemical name is Ascorbic Acid. It is an antioxidant, skin lightening …

I had heard a lot of buzz about this line and was delighted to be given the opportunity to sample three products from Sunday Riley’s collection. Marrying botanicals and biochemistry, Sunday Riley has launched a skincare line that is intended to heal, detoxify and recharge the skin.
Using her knowledge of Native American botanicals that benefit the skin, Sunday plans to help make her client’s skin appear ageless. Her Modern Skincare line with NV-5 Ageless Complex is a proprietary blend of 5 Native American botanicals. What are they you ask? Well, …

Dr. Jules Nabet  is well known in his field, with clinics located in Paris and London. Co-author of the book, “The Hormone Solution: Stay Younger Longer with Natural Hormone and Nutrition Therapies,” he is a huge proponent of anti-aging medicine.

Dr. Nabet’s work led him to use his knowledge of cellular aging mechanisms and the collaboration of French chemists to start his own skincare line that works well for all skin types. All the products contain an innovative penetrating process that transports the absolute vital ingredients to ensure smooth, radiant skin.

 
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Looking around at all of these beautifully polished looking women made me question what being in your 50’s really meant? I am in my early 40’s yet with all of the wonderful products on the market, healthier lifestyles and genetics of course…who can tell what age you are anymore? FabOverFifty.com is a site for women who have questions about their generation and how to adapt to anything that comes their way. It acts as a Lifestyle site for the Boomers and offers advice on anything and everything one can think …

We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last month’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).
And the winner of the:  Photo, Video Review: Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Hairstyle Trends Plus Win A Free Haircut At Celeb Stylist, Michael Angelo’s NYC Salon is: … Shay.  Shay, we just emailed you to let you know that you won… Congratulations!

 
And the winner of the: (Giveaway) …

Imagine if you received a skincare line that was not developed by a dermatologist, but by a doctor specializing in aesthetic medicine. Would you be able to tell the difference? And what would be the difference?
Dr. Jules Nabet  is well known in his field, with clinics located in Paris and London. Co-author of the book, “The Hormone Solution: Stay Younger Longer with Natural Hormone and Nutrition Therapies,” he is a huge proponent of anti-aging medicine.

Most people have heard of the phrase “anti-aging skincare” but not all anti-aging skincare is created …

Attention ladies of color!  Have you heard about the new skincare line called Specific Beauty?  Well, it was created by board certified dermatologist, Dr. Heather Whoolery-Lloyd, specifically for women with multi-hued skin tones.  This regimen contains products that are  formulated to be used together so the final results are benefits that are clearly visible. When used as directed, the Specific Beauty regimen will result in a more even skin tone, improved skin texture and leaves skin hydrated, brighter and more radiant.

As we are continuing to evaluate the rest of the …

 
We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last week’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).
And the winner of the (Review & Giveaway) L’Oreal Paris Launches Hydra-Nutrition Golden Balm Line for Mature, Thinning Skin is…..Lanie.  We already contacted you to let you know that you won.  Congratulations!
And the winner of the Samy’s Fat Hair ‘O’ Calories Line Delivers Fuller Hair …

There are several reasons why women could splurge a little bit extra and shop for their beauty goods at Whole Foods. Here are some:

a) Natural Soaps: Soaps in and of themselves are considered drying and stripping, but natural soaps like Lux impart a truly heavenly smell.
b) Brands that truly work with organic farmers:  Lux Natural soaps have organic ingredients that come from the sources of the Whole foods Market, a market that depends on hard- working organic farmers.  Just thinking about how hard these farmers work makes ME want to …

Women of color have always faced skincare and makeup issues that are slightly harder to address. Let’s face it, makeup shades don’t always fit perfectly, and we have to worry about hyper pigmentation and dark spots.
Obagi Medical has addressed these concerns with the their Nu-Derm line, which is safe for use on all skin tones. In a survey of more than 1,000 women who fall into the wide category “skin of color,” Obagi Medical discovered that most women complained about:
1) Pigment (uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation; 47%)
2) Finding skincare products …