Category Archives: Health/Beauty

BRAZIL BEYOND SAMBA

January 15, 2013 – 1:53 pm

by Becky Sun Brazil is more than samba, futebol and rainforest. It’s a rising economic powerhouse — not only because of agriculture and natural-resource exports, but increasingly because of its beverages, fashion, personal-care products and more. China is one country that’s discovering this Latin American giant. Brazilian Gate, a bar in the trendy pedestrian-only zone […]

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RAYS ON THE HOT SEAT

September 11, 2012 – 1:08 pm

by Stefania Revelli Bronze and gold were two of the summer’s hottest shades, and not just because of the Olympics. Between indoor-tan taxes, overexposed “tan mom” Patricia Krentcil, new government regulations for sunscreen labeling, and health concerns around airbrush tanning, catching rays — whether natural or synthetic — has taken a lot of heat. Medical […]

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Skyping consumers get a lift for webcam closeups

May 24, 2012 – 9:22 am

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING Let’s face it: Webcam closeups are not that flattering, especially for consumers of a certain age. Enter FaceTime Face-Lifts, a new type of cosmetic surgery designed for the Skype age. Developed by Dr. Robert K. Sigal and named for the popular iPhone app, the $10,000 procedure tightens up sagging necks […]

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Latinos lead demand in the beauty market

December 20, 2011 – 1:54 pm

by Anayat Durrani WHAT’S HAPPENING Total spending by Latino consumers on personal care products and services rose from $5.3 billion to $7.5 billion between 2000 and 2009, up 41%, according to Packaged Fact’s report, “The Latino Health and Beauty Care Market.” Non-Latino consumer spending grew only 15% (InsideCosmeceuticals.com, 1 December 2011). According to the findings, […]

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Moonshine cologne distills a retro male attitude

December 13, 2011 – 3:07 pm

by Sarah Barker WHAT’S HAPPENING Packed in a wooden crate and coddled in a homemade burlap sack, the plain glass flask of clear Moonshine cologne distills a Prohibition-era rogue-ish attitude (CNN.com, 21 November 2011). The idea for the fragrance was brewed by three Georgia fraternity brothers to appeal to a rakish Southern, fedora-and-suspender sensibility. The […]

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Final frontier in fragrance? Dutch swallowable scent

November 8, 2011 – 2:10 pm

by Sairica Rose WHAT’S HAPPENING If beauty comes from within, why can’t fragrance? Swallowable Parfum is an ingestible perfume capsule that is said to emanate fragrance from within. The Dutch-designed capsule contains synthetic fragrant lipid molecules that mimic the structure of the fat molecules naturally found in the body. These lipids are metabolised by the […]

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Canadians flock to freeze at the spa

October 18, 2011 – 12:50 pm

by Michelle Auer WHAT’S HAPPENING A sauna is usually synonymous with extreme heat, but at Sparkling Hill Resort in British Columbia, visitors get to experience the “polar” opposite. This resort offers a cold sauna, the first of its kind in North America. Called cryotherapy, patrons spend up to three minutes in –110°C (–166°F). Popular in […]

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My Body Gallery showcases real women

October 4, 2011 – 3:39 pm

by Sarah Barker WHAT’S HAPPENING Blame it on airbrushing or the larger societal (mis)conceptions of being beautiful; whatever the cause, 95% of healthy women reportedly overestimate the size of their waist and hips, though they could correctly eyeball the width of a box. My Body Gallery wants to refocus the way women see their bodies […]

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Haircuts on the run save time and money for French consumers

October 4, 2011 – 3:34 pm

by Lindsay Paterson WHAT’S HAPPENING Beauty Bubbles are springing up all over France, offering consumers a cheap, quick and “eco-friendly” haircut or manicure on the go (e-marketing.fr, 30 August 2011). The bubbles offer €10 haircuts for both men and women in 10 minutes. The cuts are performed on dry hair, saving water and electricity — […]

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WE HAVE BECOME FAT

September 15, 2011 – 8:36 am

by Becky Sun In Tanzania, a common greeting for someone you haven’t seen in a while is “Umenenepa!,” which translates to “You have become fat!” While Westerners are horrified by this “compliment,” being plump carries all sorts of positive connotations in a region that’s food insecure and prone to disease, and where most jobs involve […]

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On both sides of the border, Latino men are undergoing makeovers

April 20, 2011 – 5:00 am

by Abelardo de la Pena Jr. WHAT’S HAPPENING As immigrants continue to stream into the U.S. from Latin America, although at slower rates, their cultural influence continues. They’re shaping the cultural and consumer behavior of U.S. Latino men. Machismo is out; good grooming and work/family balance are in. In various parts of Latin America, the […]

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The rise of the lipsticked men

March 29, 2011 – 1:20 pm

by Kiran Manral WHAT’S HAPPENING Appearance-conscience urban Indian men are not hesitating to add a dash of colour to enhance their looks. A slight slick of lip balm or a smidgeon of concealor is not inappropriate… as long as they think they aren’t overdoing it to get into drag queen territory. Not content with getting their […]

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Dial a doc: M-health set to take off in India

January 19, 2011 – 3:29 pm

by Anindita Sengupta WHAT’S HAPPENING Indians will soon be able to get medical care on their mobile phones. Leading hospital chain the Apollo Group is ready to roll out m-health services in Chennai and Kolkata this month. They will provide a host of real-time services, including first-level care through junior doctors in telecentres. Areas include […]

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To test concept store, Best Buy checks in to hospital

January 19, 2011 – 2:58 pm

by Nissa Hanna WHAT’S HAPPENING Best Buy is about to take the hospital gift shop into the technology age in a test partnership with Memorial Hospital of South Bend, IN. The store will carry a limited selection of Best Buy products that are geared to help patients and guests stay connected during their treatment or […]

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Philips adds hi-tech twist to grooming

December 1, 2010 – 4:21 pm

by Guarav De WHAT’S HAPPENING Philips India is turning their eyes on the metrosexual man with their new hi-tech marketing effort. Dubbed ‘Groom Vroom Challenge’, the campaign utilizes AR (augmented reality) technology to allow young males to explore possibilities with different facial hair styles. The process starts with a customer uploading his picture through a […]

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