beauty

Who, exactly, was considered beautiful in ancient Greece? Were their beauty standards much different from our own?

Beauty is power. That is perhaps why it has played such an important role in culture and society since the beginning of time. Eve herself, for example, has always been portrayed as a beautifully handsome woman and her husband...

Beauty was extremely important in ancient Greece and not just for women but for men, as well. As admirers of beauty, ancient Greeks placed great emphasis on healthy skin, and, naturally, they developed many useful, natural beauty tips. The countless...

The Ancient Greeks likely hold claim to being the first people to use honey as an ingredient in beauty products. Today, you will find honey in an array of beauty products from face masks and shampoo to body cream...

The Venus de Milo changed western culture in the 19th century.

British scientists have recently determined exactly who is the most beautiful woman on the planet -- according to a mathematical formula used by ancient Greeks. Dr. Julian De Silva, an eminent facial cosmetic surgeon on London's famous Harley Street, led...

"People" magazine always names the most beautiful men and women of the year in its latest issue, and this year, it gave its top honor for most beautiful woman in the world to Jennifer Aniston. The 47-year old actress was...

Jennifer Aniston's Greek roots have a lot to do with her ability to look like a goddess, at least according to the actress herself. In a recent interview, the 45 year-old opened up about her beauty and eating habits, style...

Greek-born entrepreneur Maria Hatzistefanis was working as a beauty journalist in the late 1990s when she decided to start her own skincare line. Fast forward more than 10 years later, and the founder of Rodial and Nip + Fab...

On the second floor of a commercial complex on the main avenue in the bustling central square of Glyfada, the dynamic Iro Smith runs the Greek branch of her “Wake Up With Make Up” empire, a permanent make up...