The founder and president of the Vancouver Facial Hair Club expects some stiff, lustrous competition when beard warriors, moustache soldiers and goatee gladiators face off at the group’s third annual Facial Hair Competition on June 3 at Gastown’s ... ( read original story ...)
Living with facial disfigurement – ‘People stare and take photos of me’
More than 80% of people with facial disfigurements have been abused or harassed in the street, according to a new report. A small survey for the charity Changing Faces also found half of those with a disfigurement feel vulnerable on public transport. ( read original story ...)
How to identify your skin type
Ask any woman her skin type and she’ll probably come back an automatic answer, perhaps based on what she was told by a beauty counter assistant 15 years ago (‘I’m oily’) or the fact she once had a rash from a face wash ('definitely sensitive'). ( read original story ...)
Red in the face – tips to help skin sensitivity
We Irish can be very sensitive. Which is to say that our skin tends to be sensitive but we are also highly strung sorts who enjoy making a drama of it. Classic Irish skin - pale, thin, reactive to heat and cold - has a tendency to redness and roughness ... ( read original story ...
Paris School of Business to Use Facial Biometrics to Track Students’ Focus
The Paris School of Business is going to implement facial recognition software designed to track when students aren’t paying attention. Called Nestor, the system was developed by LCA Learning, and is designed to track eye movements and facial biometrics ... ( read original story ...)
Facial recognition technology tells when students aren’t paying attention
A school is using artificial intelligence and facial analysis to determine whether students are paying attention in class. The software uses students’ webcams to analyze eye movements and facial expressions to determine whether they are paying attention ... ( read original story ...)
Bloodshot eyes, bloated skin and puffiness: Would YOU give up alcohol if you knew what a night of drinking does to your face?
In the pursuit of perfect skin, we are happy to try anything - from pricey serums, probiotics and retinols to elaborate facials and endless bottles of water. But give up alcohol? For many women, this is simply beyond the pale. However, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Want great skin? Get dirty!’ Find out why ‘friendly’ bacteria make your face glow ahead of the coming revolution in microbe-loving skincare
You’ve heard about good-for-you ‘friendly’ bacteria, the ones that come disguised as milky drinks and boost your intestinal health, energy levels and immune system. But did you realise your skin has its own surface population of billions of microbes ... ( read original story ...)
Does a microcurrent facial really lift your face?
(CNN)Have you ever worked out your face? An eyebrow-raising beauty trend, called a microcurrent facial, aims to do just that. The noninvasive treatment involves zapping your face with tiny electrical currents to stimulate, tone and tighten facial muscles. ( read original story ...)