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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I have cellulite thighs.. What can I do?

For many women and men, body cellulite is one of the most annoying problems they are facing with their appearance. While you can lose weight and exercise to get rid of most unsightly body issues, cellulite thighs (the most common problem) are much more challenging to expunge from your life. Below are some treatment options and cellulite information that might help you solve your own battle
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What Causes Cellulite
There is no one single cause of cellulite. Some people do seem to be genetically predisposed to developing these lumpy bulges. What is known is that cellulite is

Tips to beautify lips


When you look at a person for the first time, your initial observations will focus on the eyes or the lips. Only after that do you go on to noticing the size of their nose or their hair or whatever. See for yourself the next time you meet someone new.

The lips can be the main focus of your face if you want them to be. When lips are well taken care of, they are pink and luscious and they add to your personal beauty as well as to your overall ensemble. When lips are dry, dull and chapped, it immediately repels the person in front of you
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Rampant acne treatment


Acute Acne Treatment Methods
What Causes Acne
Preventing Acute Acne
Treating Acute Acne
 

Acute Acne Treatment Methods

During puberty the body undergoes many changes and one of the consequences of this period is a greater risk of developing acne. For some people, problems with acute acne continue periodically throughout their lives. Below is some useful information about how to treat acute acne breakouts.

What Causes Acne?

Causes and Remedies / Getting Rid of Dark Circles Under Eyes

A large number of people are afflicted with dark circles under their eyes. This is a common problem today among men women and children as well. Dark circles are black shadows that present under the eyes and can make us appear to be exhausted or unwell. Because dark circles, also known to be “bags under the eyes”, can be caused by different factors, it is important to determine what these factors are.
Some of the more common causes of dark circles can be
 
Fatigue and Lack of sleep
Hydration
Improper nutrition
Allergies
Sun Exposure

Winter with your skin

With the winter months approaching quickly, most of us are more worried about our heating bills than about our skin. However, cold weather can do more damage than you might think. In fact, while most people think summer is the worse season for skin damage because of the intense ultraviolet light and the increase in sun exposure the truth is that cold weather can definitely damage your skin

Winter Care for Skin

What causes redness of the skin

Skin redness can have many causes. Treating the problem effectively, however, requires figuring out what is causing the problem. Without that knowledge, your physician will not be able to determine the correct course of treatment for the problem. Below we’ll look at some of the common causes as well as an appropriate red skin treatment for them
Dermatitis
Eczema
Other Possibilities

Avocados to moisturize the skin

For dry skin, try applying a nourishing, hydrating face mask two times a week. What can you use from your kitchen? One of my favorites is ripe avocado. High in vitamins C and E and a good source of essential fatty acids, avocado is one of the more effective home remedies. Skin is nourished while at the same time the fatty acids help to soften the skin.

Anti-aging _ The rejuvenation of the skin

There are some skin care products that claim to smooth out wrinkles. Some of these may work in a limited way. For instance, moisturizers can be one of the most effective ways to manage drying, older skin. Petroleum jelly is one of the best around, especially when it is put on after a bath or shower. It will seal the moisture in the skin. If you do not want to use it, especially on the face, there are some moisturizers that contain water that may be a better choice

Some of the widely used cosmeceutical ingredients are as follows


Some of the widely used cosmeceutical ingredients are as follows  

Retinoids
Hydroxy Acids
Antioxidants
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Panthenol
Ubiquinone / CoenzymeQ
 
Cosmeceuticals are the link between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, uniting properties from both. The FDA does not recognize Cosmeceuticals and the term

Oatmeal for dry skin

Oatmeal is one of the remedies on dry skin; you can do multiple usage of Oatmeal. The 1 very famous types of usage are taking oatmeal bath and oatmeal mask. There are many oatmeal recipes, which you can practice to heal your dry skin. In case you do not cook the oatmeal then you will need to include egg whites or honey for a right sticky

Friday, January 3, 2014

Bobbi Brown's Makeup Rehab

Makeup maven

Blush, bronzer—or both? And what are all those brushes used for exactly? Bobbi Brown knows her way around a makeup counter. 

All-day base

How can I get my foundation to last longer?—Phyllis Katz, Newton, MA
Bobbi: I really believe using the right moisturizer for your skin type makes all the difference. Of course, there isn't one moisturizer that work for everyone, but if your skin is dry, a hydrating balm is the perfect base. And if you're oily, a gel moisturizer is all you need.

For All Hair Types

"The [raw] egg is really the best of all worlds," says Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home. The yolk, rich in fats and proteins, is naturally moisturizing, while the white, which contains bacteria-eating enzymes, removes unwanted oils, she explains.

To Use

Frizzy Hair-Homemade Hair Treatments

Home beauty experts swear by avocado—and not just to repair damaged hair. Its oils (which are light and moist like our own natural skin secretions) and proteins boast the best combination of nutrients for smoothing and weighing down unruly hair, explains Cox
To Use
Mash up half an avocado and massage into clean, damp hair. Let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing with water. Amp up moisturizing power by combining

For Dull Hair


Styling products (as well as air pollution) can leave a film that both saps moisture and dulls shine—but dairy products like sour cream and plain yogurt can help reverse this damage. "Lactic acid gently strips away dirt while the milk fat moisturizes," says Lisa Belkin, author of The Cosmetics Cookbook.

To Use

Itchy Scalp


To fight flakes—brought on by poor diet, stress and climate, among other factors—try a lemon juice and olive oil mixture in your hair. "The acidity in lemon juice helps rid your scalp of any loose, dry flakes of skin, while the olive oil moisturizes the [newly exposed] skin on your head," says Cox.

To Use

Limp or Fine Hair


To add body to hair, reach for an unlikely beauty beverage: beer! The fermented drink contains generous supplies of yeast, which works to plump tired tresses, explains Cox.

To Use
 
Mix 1/2 cup flat beer (pour beer into a container and let it sit out for a couple of hours to deplete carbonation) with 1 tsp light oil (sunflower or canola) and a raw egg. Apply to clean, damp hair, let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

Dry or Sun-Damaged Hair

Whatever your hair-dehydrating demon—hard water, sun overexposure, your trusty flat iron—nature's sweetener can help. "Honey is a natural humectant, which means it attracts and locks in moisture," says Cox.

To Use: Massage approximately 1/2 cup honey into clean, damp hair, let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. You can also add

Oily or Greasy Hair

"Used properly, [cornmeal or cornstarch] is an inexpensive way to remove oil and grease," says Belkin.

To Use
 
Pour 1 Tbsp cornmeal or cornstarch into an empty salt or pepper shaker and sprinkle onto dry hair and scalp until you’ve used it all. After 10 minutes, use a paddle hairbrush to completely brush it out. Treatment can be applied every other day
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Residue-Ridden Hair

"Nothing eats through product buildup like baking soda," Cox says. Sodium bicarbonate essentially breaks down anything acidic
 
 To Use

Mix 1 to 2 Tbsp baking soda with small amounts of water until a thick paste forms. Massage into damp hair and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with water, then shampoo hair. Treatment can be applied every two weeks
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Yogurt hair mask



For dry, frizzed out hair, this recipe will bring back the moisture, leaving your hair silky and manageable

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup plain organic yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions