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Luxurious leather has been fashionably used for centuries. Because leather breathes, is water resistant, travels well and lasts for years, it has become a popular material in the fashion industry. Several different types of skins are popular to use in fashion, including: - Calfskin, which is made from young cows; - Pigskin is leather from pigs; - Buckskin comes from deer or elk skin; - Kidskin is made from young goats; - Lambskin comes from young sheep and lambs; - Alligator skin is made from alligators and crocodiles. There are also different processes uses to finish the skins and make the suitable to use in fashion, such as: - Patent leather, which is given a shiny finish with oils, resin and varnish; - Suede, where the flesh side of the leather is brushed to make it nappy; - Nubuck, which is buffed on the hair side to create a velvety finish; - Top grain, where the real finish is usually sanded off and an imitation grain is stamped onto the leather; - Full grain, a leather that has ...

  Being able to control oily skin means having less skin shine and fewer acne breakouts. It takes active steps to control oily skin, because the situation is due to things that cannot be controlled - such as heredity, hormones, humidity, over active glands that produce a substance called sebum, or a response to cosmetics or birth control pills. There are natural ways to control oily skin that are much gentler than using chemicals. Chemicals, though often effective, tend to be a very harsh on skin. When trying to control oily skin, it is better to aim for gentle options that will not lead to agitation, because excessive agitation can trigger breakouts. Cleansing Practices: Keeping skin that is prone to oiliness clean is of the utmost importance. Use lukewarm or cool water, as hot water is too harsh and may strip your skin of all natural oils. Did you know that a 'lathering cloth' is used for facial cleansing? Due to their form, these cloths have very low levels of surfactants an...

  The "-ber" months have just started, and with the cooler weather already beginning to set in preparation for the upcoming winter, this fall season comes replete with new clothing trends for the fashion-conscious. The main trend: Leather Clothing. Of course, never would this timeless staple go out of style in any season as evidenced by the leather boots, leather pants, leather gloves, and leather jackets that have peppered the latest in almost every fashion magazine, blog, and TV shots worldwide. This trend is and always will be considered a staple in the chic wardrobe department. However, for this fall season of 2010, leather will reach new heights by being used on almost any sort of clothing. Yes, leather can now be worn to work. The trick to being able to manage such a feat is to make sure that the outfit looks modest and refined enough to be respectable-looking for work and yet it must also achieve balance through a right ounce of sexy and tough to achieve that type of s...