An Apple A Day Keeps Breast Cancer Away?!

Don't laugh, but I actually enjoy going apple picking. I do it every September with my mother. In fact, we stopped by the apple orchard this morning. And I just heard from my good friend Patty 'O'. She's taking her daughter Emily to go picking, too. Nothing beats a juicy, tart McIntosh apple fresh from the tree branch.

There is also a good reason I am mentioning 'An Apple A Day.' This is your beauty tip for today, my lady friends. And it's a timeless tip, which means that girls and women of all ages can benefit from eating apples.

An apple a day keeps breast cancer away?! According to a study done three years ago at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., researchers discovered that the incidence of breast cancer tumors were significantly reduced when apples were included in the diet.

Now, some of you might want to toss a hard apple right at me when you learn that the research was conducted using rats. But look at it this way, it was the first study to examine the effect of apples on cancer in animals. And the results were pretty amazing.

The rats were treated with a known mammary carcinogen. And for 24 weeks, were fed whole apple extracts. In the rats that ate the human equivalent of one apple a day, the tumor occurrence was lowered by 17 percent. 3 apples a day reduced the tumors by 39 percent, and 6 apples a day knocked it down by 44 percent.


So you ask, what is so magical about the fruit of an apple? There are anti-oxidants in fresh apples. Actually known as phytochemicals. And the food scientists who conducted the Cornell University breast cancer study, also found that these powerful phytochemicals also inhibit human colon cancer and liver cancer cell growth.

To get the biggest benefit, eat a real apple. In other words, no dietary supplements. Fresh fruit is superior for obtaining these anti-cancer rewards.

We've got nothing to lose. Apples are packed with healthy ingredients. And apples sure taste good. And if you don't like an early Mac, don't worry. There are tons of apples to choose from---Macoun, Cortland, Paula Red, Yellow Delicious, and so on.

Here's another beauty tip today: Eating an apple is very effective at cleaning your teeth. If you don't have a toothbrush at your side, an apple is the next best thing. Dentists says that apples scrub away stains. Think of an apple as nature's toothbrush.

Polish Up With Dark Rich Nails For Fall 2008

The color palette for fall 2008 features some lovely mauves and cocoas for eyes and lips. Remember the piece we did in July about Bobbi Brown's Fall 2008 Mauve Collection? Just stunning, soft, yet rich colors of autumn.

http://www.beautytiptoday.com/2008/07/bobbi-brown-says-mauve-is-color-for.html

And now, you're wondering about your nails. To tie the whole look together, aim for the hot new, dark, rich nail colors for fall. Just remember to keep your nails short and groomed, to avoid that goth look, and you know what we mean. And be mindful of nail chips. Chipped dark nails are never pretty on anyone.

Here are 3 dark rich nail lacquers everybody is going gaga over:

Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Salon Nail Lacquer in The Good Earth from the Autumn in the City Collection ($6, drugstores). A silky, dark chocolate brown with subtle gold flecks.

OPI Nail Lacquer in Louvre Me Louvre Me Not from the La Collection de France Fall 2008 ($8.50, drugstores). A smoky violet shade of gorgeous.

Dior Vernis Nail Polish in Poison Blue ($19, http://www.sephora.com/, fine dept. stores). A mysterious, deep midnight blue shade.

TRESemme Shampoo + Conditioner Cure For Baldness?

We are going to address the rumor. Maybe you have heard this one:

That TRESemme Silk Protein Healthy Volume Shampoo and TRESemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair grow new hair!!!!

No. We can't prove that these two TRESemme products actually cure baldness or thinning hair. Their website, http://www.tresemme.com/, does not claim that their shampoo and conditioner will grow you new hair or cure baldness.

The rumor started in a syndicated newspaper health column by Dr. Gott last year. A woman had written to the doctor, claiming that her balding husband was starting to see new hair growth after using TRESemme Silk Protein Healthy Volume Shampoo and TRESemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair in the shower for about two weeks. Dr. Gott had never heard this claim before, but encouraged his readers to try the TRESemme products and send their stories of growing new hair to him.

The way we see it here at http://www.beautytiptoday.com/ is rather simple. Look, TRESemme has salon-quality shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products. Their stuff is amazing. Even the Bravo reality TV hit Project Runway, uses TRESemme as their official styling products brand for the show.

We use the shampoo about twice a week, and alternate between a couple of other brands. We have not tried the conditioner yet. It's a super volumizing shampoo. We have noticed more baby hairs growing around the temple as of late, but had not bought the shampoo for the purpose of growing hair. Hey, that's fine with us. The bigger the hair, the better, is our motto.

At least you won't break your budget. For less than $14, you can buy both the TRESemme shampoo and conditioner at your local drugstore. And you won't be tossing your money away, because the hair products are of very good quality, and you get a big amount of product---32 oz. containers each. Can't beat the price.

TRESemme Silk Protein Healthy Volume Shampoo:
"New Tresemmé® Healthy Volume Shampoo is designed to build body and fullness in hair that lacks volume. Formulated with silk protein and Pro Vitamin B5, this professional performance formula rinses completely for weightless, healthy voluume."

TRESemme Vitamin E Moisture Rich Conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair:

"Professional formula.Our patented professional performance formula dramatically improves hair's condition.Enriched with natural extracts of sunflower, hazelnut, and almond, rich in Vitamin E.Designed for dry or damaged hair."

Meantime, we will try and contact the fine folks at TRESemme, and see what we can uncover about this alleged cure for baldness and thinning hair.

Revlon Beyond Natural Packs Plenty In This Liptint

Okay, many of you hate that lipstick look or too glossy mouth, but we've got a more natural way to give you a pretty pout. No excuses now, ladies! You need something to nourish your lips all day long. And trust us, a little color wakes up your face.

This is a new one by Revlon. And for only $5.99 a tube at your favorite drugstore, you can treat your lips to a sheer wash of color. It's called---Revlon Beyond Natural Protective Liptint (SPF 15).

Revlon says this new liptint looks lovely on every skin tone, too. So that takes the guesswork out of trying to play match up.

"Tints lips with beautiful, moisturizing color while also providing SPF 15 sun protection. Designed to enhance any complexion for naturally beautiful lips. Delectable berry scent."

Don't be afraid of these Revlon Beyond Natural Protective Liptints. They are quite sheer. And the liptints come in 8 pretty shades:
Spice
Pink
Rosy
Berry
Deep Berry
Peach
Nuetral Pink
and Nude

This new Revlon line reminds us of the MAC Strobe Collection, which also features some sheer liptints and glosses.

The way we see it, it's like a chapstick, but even better. You're getting soft, moisturous lips, an SPF of 15, and a sheer base of natural lip color.

I 've already got two, one in Rosy and one in Berry.

How To Treat Keratosis Pilaris Skin Condition

Keratosis Pilaris. Doesn't sound too pleasant. But what if we told you, that about 40% of the world's population has this skin condition. You are not alone---we will tell you how to treat those small, rough, red bumps that seem to pop up along your thighs, buttocks, upper arms and upper back, and even on the face. Babies and teens seem to develop this problem more readily, but it can stay with you for life.

First, keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition, although it's annoying to look at and try to get rid of. Some people get it, and some people don't. If you're affected by keratosis pilaris. that means it's in your DNA, but scientists are not sure exactly why it forms. It has been commonly seen in twins, for example. And since it is a genetic skin condition, there is no cure for it.

But there are ways to treat and lessen those dry, rough, red/and or flesh-colored skin bumps that can feel like fine sandpaper texture:

You can try a prescription medication. Some dermatologists recommend Retin A cream. It can help peel away the excess skin.

There is also the BufPuf. You can gently rub this mild sponge against the keratosis pilaris while in the shower or bath.

You can wash with non-soap cleansers like Dove or Cetaphil, since regular soap will only irritate dry skin.

And it pays to moisturize with creams that contain salicylic acid, urea, or alpha hydroxy acids.

And lastly, pulse dye laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels are all effective at removing the redness, and trying to minimize the roughness.

Help Me!! My Hair Is Fried!!

Summer is winding down. Vacations are over. You're heading back to work or school. And there's just one, major problem-----"Help Me!! My Hair Is Fried!!"

You're not alone. It isn't difficult to mess up your crowning glory. There are so many factors that contribute to dry, brittle, damaged hair. Such things as: Salt Water. Chlorine. Hot sun. Coloring. Perming. Straightening. Blow drying.

A little too much 'Sun In,' perhaps?

Whatever the case, your hair needs help in the keratin department.

Keratin is found in your hair, skin, nails, and teeth. Our hair strands are made of these protein fibers. And when your keratin composition is depleted or weakened, your hair, skin, nails, and teeth, will show the difference.

That is why we have all heard about the importance of getting enough protein in our diets. Without it, there is dullness, split ends, hair breakage, hair loss, and other ugly results.

A diet including foods with Vitamin B5 (yogurt, avocados), is excellent for strong, beautiful keratin-rich hair.

Also check out these keratin-building foods:

Vitamin B (liver, eggs)
Folic Acid (beans, fortified cereals)
Calcium (milk, yogurt)
Zinc (meat, fish)

In the meantime, you can nourish your hair with keratin shampoos. These specially formulated shampoos contain body-building properties that effectively repair damaged hair, protecting against further breakage, and adding shine and elasticity to every strand.

Here are 3 Keratin Shampoos We Like:

1. Keratin Shampoo by Mill Creek Botanicals ($6.99, 16 fl. oz.)

2. Natural Apricot Keratin Shampoo by Jason Natural ($8.95, 16 fl. oz.)

3. Sunsilk Hydra TLC Shampoo with Nutri-Keratin ($27.50, 12 oz. bottles, 6-pk).

Remember: Keratin gives your hair its strength. We could all use a little keratin once in a while, especially after summer.

Sharon Stone's Anything But Basic Beauty Tips

Sharon Stone is still sexy at 50! The movie star was gracious enough to reveal her beauty tips, and we're talking, lots of them!!! From mascara to hair products to special tea, girlfriend is sharing the goods. And we love to hear celebrity beauty tips.

No. We here at http://www.beautytiptoday/, did not score the interview, but our friends at Harper's Bazaar did, and are featuring the gorgeous movie star in their September 2008 issue.

We like Sharon's honesty and how she looks at aging gracefully. "I'm not the 32-year-old pretty girl from Basic Instinct," she told Bazaar. She says she doesn't look the same, and had her extensions chopped off. She takes good care of herself and doesn't smoke or indulge in hard booze. And she's a busy mother of 3, chasing her kids around the house.

Sharon Stone adores makeup and skin care items from Dior, where she also serves as their spokesperson for the Dior Capture Totale line.

"Dior makes the best lip glosses going. I'm nuts about them, especially the clear one with the silver sparkles. I got addicted to DiorShow Mascara, too. It makes you look like you're wearing false eyelashes. It's the only one that rivals Maybelline."

And when it comes to makeup, Sharon admits that she's wearing a little less, as she grows older, but there are basics ---concealer is a must, along with blush, and gloss.

"I use Visiora cream base as concealer under my eyes because regular concealer is too heavy. Most make you look older. I like to use Stila cream blush, which I put on with a flat brush. It makes you look sun kissed. I also groom my eyebrows. Oh, and I carry gloss — Clinique Superbalm or the DiorKiss tubes — all the time."

And like most of us, Sharon Stone wants her hair to look just right. She's been known to cut her hair herself. But this time, she ditched the long extensions, and went to a pro for her trademark short do. She told Bazaar that she only washes her locks a few times a week. But Sharon definitely knows how to mix several hair products.

"I am nuts about the Tancho stick. It's a styling wax. It works better than anything else, but you have to use it sparingly. Just touch your finger on it and then touch your hair. It makes your hair stand up and gives great tousled texture. Then I spray dry shampoo or the Blondish Hair Powder from Bumble and Bumble. The powder sticks to the wax. I think it's important to change your shampoos and conditioners. I keep at least four different brands going in the shower. Right now, I like John Frieda and PureOlogy. But I don't wash my hair every day, only every three to four days."

Sharon Stone is not big on facials. She doesn't like people poking at her skin. But she does faithfully follow a cleansing routine and has luminous skin to prove it.

"I use M.A.C. Wipes or a Shiseido cleansing water to cleanse my face, and then I use all my Dior Capture Totale products. That's it, very quick and simple."

When it comes to diet and fitness, Sharon Stone is busy 24/7 with her active children. She isn't a vegetarian, but watches her intake of red meat. She has been blessed with what some would call, slender genes, but also passes up most dairy and caffeine. However, she's crazy about tea.

"I am a tea fanatic. I like Sunrider Calli tea, an herbal cleansing tea. I don't like the feeling of being drunk, so drinking hard liquor has never been of interest to me. I have wine with dinner, which I enjoy. My weakness is dark chocolate. I carry little tins of it in my purse."

What a wonderful collection of 'anything but basic' beauty tips from Sharon Stone.

Did we also mention that Sharon is dating a younger man, 24-years-old? Maybe that's the real key to to such a youthful spirit. Whatever it is, thanks for sharing, Sharon!