Facts about pumpkins… Pumpkins contain potassium and vitamin A. Pumpkins are 90 percent water. A pumpkin is really a squash. It is a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash and cucumbers. Pumpkin seeds are considered a super food for the male system. Pumpkin seeds are also considered a great solution to increase and re-build energy. Try eating ¼ to ½ cup daily by…

We may often take the humble pumpkin for granted, but did you know that autumn’s generous gift is a real miracle for our skin? It is an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins, and essential elements the skin needs. Pumpkin is not just for carving and eating - it makes for a wonderful facial or body mask! All parts of the pumpkin, including seeds, can be…

Summer Makeup Tips While the number one trend for summer makeup is always “less is more,” every beauty junkie wants to know the colors and trends that are new for 2010. Makeup artist Christopher Drummond has his predictions in for summer makeup: Shimmer: The key is to pick an eye shadow that is good quality with finely milled mica. This means it will illuminate the…

Salon/Spa Performance Fueled by continued improvements in service and retail sales along with higher customer traffic levels, the Professional Beauty Association's (PBA) Salon/Spa Performance Index (SSPI) hit a record high in the first quarter of 2010. The SSPI stood at 103.1 in the first quarter, up 0.5 percent from its fourth quarter level. "Across the board – improvements were reported in the first quarter, including…