As usual, Italians are doing better. If you remember, we have just published few weeks ago the press release from Frame Cosmetics. Last week in Milano was finally presented to the Italian media the new pro-ageing skincare project called FRAME.…
The Mediterranean diet has been inscribed among UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage of humanity since 2010, in recognition of its correlation with a better and longer quality of life. In motivating their decision, which was reached after decades of scientific evidence…
The niche skincare brand INSÌUM is the latest creation of the new Italian Company Di Lenardo Cosmetics. Francesca Di Lenardo (founder and owner) who already introduced in 2008 the now very known brand “Bakel” together with Raffaella Gregoris, seems that…
The collection of Essenze by Ermenegildo Zegna has received a new edition which completes the citrus-aromatic opus including Italian Bergamot and Sicilian Mandarin. The key note of the new edition is petitgrain of bitter orange. Italian bitter orange leaves are…
That was Jessica Richards’ reaction in 2005 when her neighbor in New York’s West Village opened a salon that offered only blow-drying and styling—then an utterly novel concept. Ms. Richards, an ex-Vogue editor who owns Shen Beauty, a boutique-cum-spa in…
Other than costly transplants, underperforming creams and less-than-convincing wigs and combovers, those experiencing hair loss aren't exactly spoilt for choice when it comes to addressing fading follicles. Over the years science has teased us with a number of promising developments,…
With unusual ingredients, new science and branding prowess, companies from Korea, China and Japan are challenging the dominance of Western beauty brands. You’d be forgiven for thinking that ginseng, mushrooms, bamboo, bird’s nest and pig collagen are an old family…
In their late 20s, most women aren’t considering modelling careers, let alone at 59. But not only is 59-year-old grandmother Yasmina Rossi a fashion model, she’s a successful one too, working with numerous famous international brands like Marks & Spencer,…
A good looking hairstyle can either make or break a man’s appearance as demonstrated in our post how much does hair really improve your look . It can be tiresome trying to keep up with the latest trends and that’s…
Quip is a new electric toothbrush developed to take the simple and often overlooked task of brushing your teeth, to the next level. It has vibrating bristles, and a smart electric motor with a 2 minute timer, just to make…
This infographic, created by the team at Hairstyleonpoint, will help you choose a haircut that fits your style and personality. Take your pick from a mix of popular and classic cuts found in men’s hairstyles, such as the trending “Man…
Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical…
As more people get tattooed, more of those people regret having done so. The tattoo removal business is huge, generating around $75 million in the US alone. Laser ablation is the most common removal method, but now a 27-year-old PhD…
For ages, people have been trying to find ways to suppress or hide their wrinkles, which is a natural phenomenon in humans due to old age. An anti-aging chocolate may soon come to the rescue of many who want to…
After spending more than $250,000 on plastic surgery procedures, Rodrigo Alves has been dubbed the new "Human Ken Doll." Alves, a 31-year-old flight attendant who was born in Brazil and lives in London, reportedly went under the knife on Monday…
Lace: the best partner of feminity for centuries. Women have always been fascinated by this intricate fabric, and of course, men wouldn’t deny the power it has on them… A female body, adorned with lace underwear is of course the…
I was struck by the unusual name of a new Italian perfume house that reached out to me in late December: MONOM. A palindrome, to be sure. Not a complete word in and of itself (at least, not in English)…
It's a common question. Journalists ask perfumers and brand owners about it all the time. Every novice to the perfume forums asks experienced perfumistas about it. Probably the most important question of perfumery, which pops out at any perfume-devoted meeting,…
People think of beauty as universal to the human experience. But the truth is actually much more complicated. The English word beauty is semantically rich; that is, it has a wide range of meanings and connotations. In everyday speech, this…
Chanel Nr.5 is a symbol of good taste and is currently one of the best selling perfumes in the world. Coco Chanel asked the perfume designer Ernest Beaux to create a perfume “which smells like a woman”. Chanel Nr.5 is…