Indoor heating that keeps us warm during chilly fall and winter nights is what actually damages our hair in the first place. Trichologists claim that drying effect from heaters is even more harmful for your hair than ultraviolet radiation. You will need extra care if you additionally got your hair permed or heavily highlighted. Even the healthiest hair won't be able to withstand such a harsh chemical treatment. Today, most women are using heat-styling appliances and styling products on a daily basis. With windy fall or winter weather, we seem to only double our styling efforts. This puts an extra stress on the hair. Full story

The organism of an average woman using makeup and cosmetics actively absorbs about 5 pounds of various chemicals a year, Massachusetts University researchers claim. Some of the compounds present in makeup might even have side effects, starting with skin irritation to cancer. Full story