"Labeling compliance is more important than ever. The FDA takes it very seriously and can prevent products from ever coming to market because of a misleading statement, health claim, incorrect drug or nutrition facts panel, or wrongly named ingredient," said Benjamin England, founder and CEO of FDAImports.com. Recently, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consulting firm, FDAImports.com, has launched five new labeling websites that allow companies with products that are regulated by the FDA to receive a label review in order to identify any compliance issues with their product label. Read More

If you are still using the same skin care products leftover from summer, it is time to revamp your routine. It is critical to change things up when the weather cools down. Drier fall air brings about a host of potential skin issues, but it is possible to look beautiful – and defy your age all season long. Here are my three tips for moving your routine from summer to fall: Read More

Many women today want to look fresh faced and natural, which is often equated with being young.  However, a new survey found that some women, especially young women, still favor the unnatural – and unhealthy – look of a tan. SURVEY STATISTICS: The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) conducted an online survey of adults nationwide which found: Nearly three-fifths (58 percent) of respondents 18 to 29 years old thought people looked more attractive with a tan. Nearly three-fourths (71.3 percent) of respondents 18 to 29 years old agreed with the statement "Sun exposure is good for your health." In the past year, approximately 40 percent of respondents under age 30 tried to get a tan (used a tanning bed, spent time in the sun, used a self-tanner or got a spray tan). One-fourth (25.2 percent) of respondents 18 to 29 years old were unsure if sun exposure can cause wrinkles. Read More

For fabulous lips, first apply lip liner and fill in your lips with the liner, apply lipstick, blot, reapply lipstick, and then gloss. Reapply gloss throughout the night as needed. To keep eye makeup from ending up under your eyes: first, apply foundation or cover up to lids, apply a translucent powder to soak up ... Read More

Many of us use annual checkups to keep tabs on our physical health each year. I believe annual checkups are vital and very important to your professional health as well. Here is part one of a two-part series on the ten questions that should be asked to check the health of your client relationships. Most doctors firmly believe that certain types of regular screening tests and checkups are essential and help save lives. And most of us, no matter how much we despise devoting an hour or more to getting poked and prodded, dutifully go for an annual checkup each year. Read More

It is a well-known fact that omega-3 fatty acids help improve our metabolism, immune system and brain performance. However, what is a less known fact is that omega-3s actually provide a plethora of beauty benefits by moisturizing from the inside. For this reason, it is imperative that adults make sure they are getting their omega-3s because they are a definite health and beauty priority. Especially when considering our hair, skin and nails! Read More

According to Gretchen Reynolds, author of The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer, current scientific evidence suggests that exercise not only helps you live longer but it also keeps you vibrant for the length of it. All the way down to your DNA! Exercise and simply ... Read More

The cartilage discs within our bodies are squeezed together like sponges due to the force of gravity when we stand or sit. As a result, most everyone grows by 8mm while they sleep. However, the next day the body shrinks back to its former height. Dry patches can mean oily skin. The idea that "dry" can mean "oily" is a foreign concept to many. However, to skin care professionals it is a common fact that is not wildly known.  Read More

According to a new study published in the Archives of Surgery, obese patients are more likely than normal-weight patients to have advanced, aggressive forms of papillary thyroid cancer. Within this study, researchers found that high body-mass index (BMI) was associated with more advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis. Obese and morbidly obese patients were ... Read More

One of the simplest and most effective ways to have vibrantly beautiful skin is by watching how and what you eat. Here is a great tip to keep in mind when considering ways to adjust your diet and begin a healthier lifestyle. Eating Right Tip: There is a reason certain foods have a long-lasting shelf life. In fact, the main reason manufactured foods can last for an extended amount of time is a result of the way there are processed and stored. Therefore, many nutritionists are encouraging their clients to partake in a “real foods diet.” Read More