When cold weather approaches, it often brings with it chapped lips. The good news is that chapped and dry lips can be treated and even prevented. The first step is to know what causes your lips to become chapped. If you know what to do and not do, you can keep your lips supple even as the weather becomes unfriendly. And since not all lip balms seem to provide the same protection, it’s important to find the best lip balm that will safely protect your lips without compromising your health.

Getting the best tan is no longer limited to sun bathing. Instead of exposing yourself to the sun’s rays, numerous alternatives are available. Of course each has its own pros and cons. Evaluating the differences between your sunless tanning choices is a worthy of a little time, so read on.

New carpets can go a long way in sprucing up your space. However, many new carpets have an off-gassing period in which they emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs are chemicals that often come from various household products like paints, lacquer, printers, pesticides, cleaning supplies, carpets, and adhesives. New carpets and the adhesive used to install them may emit hazardous toxins into your home and the air you breathe.

Every little effort to live green adds up and there are so many different things that you can do. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. Here are a few simple steps that you can take toward a greener life. This short list is a place to start if you’re in the early stages of going green or it may just be a checklist to refresh your memory. Either way, every effort adds up to a more eco friendly future.

From time to time, almost everyone spends too much time in the sun. The resulting burn is the body’s natural reaction to the over exposure. As ozone depletion increases, ultraviolet (UV) radiation increases. Light from the sun is the primary source of UV radiation (UVR) and over exposure is much more common. Damage to skin cells happens in much shorter time frames and has lead to an alarming increase in occurrences of skin cancer.

“Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite” may seem like just a pleasantry equated to wishing someone a good night’s sleep. However, there has been a resurgence of bed bug infestations in the US. On April 14, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held its first national summit in Arlington, Virginia addressing the growing problem of bed bugs.

What is one essential that most women carry in their purse, no matter how small: lipstick. This little dab of color can enhance a woman’s complexion, brighten her face and just make her feel more beautiful. But, what’s the price of beauty? Would we trade our health for it? There has been a growing concern about the ingredients in cosmetics. One popular question is if there is lead in lipstick, and if it really poses a threat to health.

So, you’re buying a sunscreen to protect you from skin cancer, but could your sunscreen be causing cancer? Some chemicals used in the manufacturing of sunscreens have been found to be carcinogenic. Looking at the sunscreen ingredients will help to identify whether the product is a chemical sunscreen or a physical sunblock.

Many women cast an admiring gaze at the beautiful faces gracing the front covers of various magazines. It’s a known secret that makeup does a lot to make these faces glow. However, while makeup may temporarily enhance the appearance, it may also cause long-term damage to the skin. This is why before grabbing that newly released product off the shelf, it is best to know whether the ingredients used in it are harmful or not.

While using a deodorant or antiperspirant may be important to maintain the social network that you desire, you may also want to be careful about the ingredients used in the hygiene products you choose. Prolonged exposure to harmful ingredients generally contained in these products might cause some ill health effects.