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Reports Of Five More Patients Allegedly Blinded By Eye Drug Avastin

LOS ANGELES– The New York Times has reported that five more patients who were allegedly being treated for eye disease with the drug Avastin have been blinded.  This report was made according to one of the patients and medical professionals.

The latest cases of Avastin allegedly occurred last month at the Veterans Affairs medical center in Los Angeles.

Late Thursday, the Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed that the problem had occurred and said that an investigation into the matter was continuing.

Made by Genentech, Avastin is a cancer drug that is commonly used to treat the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.

It’s also utilized to treat other eye diseases because it costs only about $50 an injection.  The low cost of the treatments saves Medicare and patients hundreds of millions of dollars a year.

This is compared with using Lucentis, a somewhat similar Genentech drug which is approved for the treatment of eye diseases, but costs about $2,000 an injection.

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One of the biggest beauty questions is how to make your eyes stand out? Make your peepers pop with these terrific products from ybf.

YBF Automatic Universal Taupe Eyebrow Pencil Duo

No beauty look is complete without ybf’s number one best seller. The automatic dual-ended brow pencil with brush is specially formulated for easy application and natural-looking brows.

The original universally flattering brow pencil, ybf’s unique formula changes color and intensities to match any brow color. Price: $20

YBF Delightful Dips Eyeshadow

Caffeine lovers rejoice! Get ready to be dazzled and to be gorgeously revved up with the radiance of ybf delightful dips loose powder eye shadows! These beautiful shades mimic the style and color of a freshly roasted cup of your favorite caffeine – whether it’s smooth roasted coffee, warm and rich chocolate, or your silky chai tea, these colors will work for you!

Each single shake lends exactly the right amount of powder with its all-in-one brush applicator and powder component. The long-wearing, velvety formula makes it easy to apply and blend, providing rich, and natural looking color for hours.

This exclusive ybf formula resists creasing, fading or smudging! Indulge your moods with this color palette that “wakes up” any look in a refined sultry way!  Price: $24.80

YBF Draw the Line… Liquid Liner

Line and define your gorgeous peepers as you draw instant attention to your alluring, expressive eyes with ybf black onyx liquid eyeliner! You will love the effortless application, complete with one easy swipe of this gentle formula that glides on smoothly and stays in place!

Whether you desire demure or dramatic eye effects, you can get precise definition every time you use your ybf liquid eye liner!

The controllable and soft, felt tip applicator allows for perfect and precise application every time! You can create any look you desire – from a straight and even defined lined, to a winged runway cat eye, to a deep-set sultry and smokey eye – the sweet choice is yours ! Draw the line to a lasting impression, girlfriend! Price: $12

YBF Aquafusion Xtreme Black Mascara

Nothing says beauty like full, healthy looking lashes.. This specially formulated water-resistant mascaras help create the look of alluring, voluminous and glossy lashes. Time to express your eye-dentity!

It contains vitamin E and beeswax and features a a unique half-moon shaped mascara brush that helps give high definition and length Price: $24.50

All of the above products can be purchased at:  www.ybfstacey.com

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Depuff Your Eyes With This Easy Trick

In the late 1980s my beloved late hubby took me on an amazing bookstore tour of England.  We went to some of the most amazing stores chock full of   books on homeopathy, herbs and related natural hair and beauty treatments.

During our journey I discovered some amazing natural treatments for a wide variety of hair and beauty challenges.

Passion Fruit Around The Eyes

As a result of that trip to the UK I discovered the great benefits of Passion Fruit carrier oil for restoring and maintaining skin’s elasticity.

One of my favorite tricks, especially during the hot summer months, is to dab a little bit of organic Passion Fruit carrier oil around my eyes.  This amazing oil which can be tricky to find, gives my skin an instant elasticity boost.

If you don’t want to go on a Passion Fruit treasure hunt you can apply the same refrigeration principle to your own favorite eye creams and gels.  Its a simple trick for keeping eyes looking smooth and without a hint of puffiness. (more…)

Knowledge gained from a BA in Education, amazing artistic talents in hair and makeup, and more than two decades of successful salon ownership have made Sherri Jessee one of the most sought-after educators in the beauty industry.

I had a rare opportunity to catch up with Sherri today where she graciously shared some of her vast wisdom about the hair industry, her long relationship representing Rusk and her goals for the immediate future.

(Image of Sherri Jessee – Courtesy of Sherri Jessee – All Rights Reserved)

Sherri is charming and very easy to talk to.  She willingly shared details about a wide range of hair care techniques and products, specifically some of the Rusk products and amazing color line. By the end of our phone interview I was very impressed with Sherri’s passion for her work as an educator and her boundless energy.

With work featured in more than forty acclaimed publications including MODERN SALON, COSMOPOLITAN, and OK! Magazines and widely quoted as an industry expert in the international media, Sherri is a recognized source for all things beauty.  The highly respected beauty expert works tirelessly and creates gorgeous results.

Extensive travel to five continents working as a platform artist provides a universal perspective as she educates and inspires others through dynamic educational events, fashion shows, and stunning photo shoots.

Sherri can often be seen working with celebrities, in live TV interviews, videos and charity fundraisers.  Sherri’s work with celebrity Nancy O’Dell includes a video collection, numerous live TV interviews, an infomercial, charity events, a national ad campaign and a magazine Cover shoot!

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Makeup Trends For Spring 2011

Bobbi Thomas was on the Friday, April 1st Today Show (on NBC) talking about the latest make-up trends for Spring 2011.  Bobbi pointed out that everyone is so anxious for Spring to kick in that they are pulling out big, bold colors to kick it off.

Bobbi noted that for Spring 2011 make-up is all about color.   Big, bold, color.  Bobbie showed off all the latest cosmetics including:

Eye Shadow

Although it may seem a tad scary, blue eye shadow is back and it’s big.  Bobbi pointed out the best blue eye shadows are in the wet/dry version available from YSL, Elf or Maybelline, to name a few.

Wet/dry is best because it means you can apply it either wet or dry, but it prevents too much color transfer or powder flying everywhere.  It definitely provides more control over traditional eye shadows that are not wet/dry.  Not only will you not over apply color but you can mix better with wet/dry formulations. (more…)