Archive for August, 2011

Tips For Younger Looking Skin

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Keeping skin nourished with plenty of water and exercise is more crucial than most people think. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day hydrates the skin and keeps it supple and moist. Water intake also minimizes those dreaded dark circles under the eyes.

Wearing sunscreen when you go outdoors can counteract a lot of UVB damage, which contributes to the burning. Keep in mind that sunscreen does not protect against UVA damage. Some daily lotions have built-in sunscreen with a lower SPF and then there are lotions formulated for the sole purpose of protecting you from the sun with higher SPF. SPF (sun protection factors) are measured by timing how long skin covered with sunscreen takes to burn in comparison to uncovered skin. For example, SPF 30 means that while wearing sunscreen it will take 30 times longer to burn.

Avoiding excessive sun altogether is the true meaning of sun protection.

Good sun protection methods include: staying in the shade between 11 am and 3 pm (peak sun strength hours), wearing protective clothing and a wide brimmed hat, wearing sunglasses to protect the eyes from UV rays, knowing your skin’s limits and not allowing yourself to burn, applying sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more and, lastly, not relying on sunscreen as sun protection. In short, the best sun protection on the market is you.

Antioxidant creams can serve as great warriors in protecting the skin. There’s plenty of evidence suggesting that if you take vitamins orally, the sun still depletes them. A limited number of studies have reported that the skin can absorb certain antioxidants such as green tea and vitamin C, which can reduce oxidation. More studies are underway to prove this point more fully.

Body Care During Your Bath

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

The bath is the place where we clean ourselves, and where many of us relax. It is very important to take proper care of ourselves during baths, as there are plenty of places for harmful ingredients in the water can get in and cause problems with the body. However, one of the best ways to take care of your body while bathing is to use a homemade bubble bath. This can not only help enhance the skin, but it can also create a soothing and uplifting feeling of calm and relaxation that is helpful to the mind as well.

When you create your own bubble bath, you naturally learn about different essential oils and products that can help you better care for your body in and out of the bath.

One of the main ingredients in a homemade bubble bath is an essential oil of some sort. There are many oils that have many different purposes. Additionally, there is no need to add more than a few drops to your bubble bath, as they are rather potent. Be sure to avoid ingesting the oils orally, and avoid marjoram during pregnancy. (more…)

Getting You Lipstick Colour Right!

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Just like everything else these days, fashion has also become complicated and it requires a lot of skill to keep pace with it. It may not be unusual for you to be socially stamped as a fashion guru or on the other hand a fashion freak if you are not careful.

The complexities of fashion are not just limited to the kind of dress that you adorn this summer or the kind of purse you carry or even the kind of footwear that you choose for yourself. The whole game has become too complex.

The one aspect of fashion that has gained prominence over the years is lipstick hues. Some seasons reds are in fashion while at other times it is the browns or the mauves. Sometimes the lustrous, wet look is in and at other times it is a matte, dry look that is in vogue.

It is essential that you match the color that you are proposing to buy with your skin tone. Many colors look extremely good when you go to buy them but the moment you try them on, they feel not so good after all. (more…)

Teen Stretch Marks

Sunday, August 21st, 2011

The teen years can be a very difficult period. Your body undergoes some significant hormonal changes that can wreak havoc on your daily life and consequently your level of confidence. Many teenagers experience sudden growth spurts while these hormonal changes are taking place. At the end of a growth spurt you may notice tiny lines on your skin. Teen stretch marks are very common and unfortunately can cause many teenagers sleepless nights. Fortunately there are products available on the market to diminish your stretch marks and help to restore your self-confidence.

The best solution to teen stretch marks is the same for adults-time. There are a variety of products on the market, however, that are marketed as weapons against both adult and teen stretch marks. If you want to give them a try, you should first discuss the matter with a dermatologist. Some products on the market that treat stretch marks are potent and can cause damage to young skin. Once your dermatologist gives you the OK to try the solutions on the market, it is a good idea to get started right away. The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to treat the skin condition.

Back Hair Laser Removal

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

Back hair laser removal has become a popular choice for removing all those unwanted hairs. Excess body hair on your back can be removed effectively by laser removal treatment.

Back hair laser removal has a number of advantages over other traditional methods like waxing, shaving, electrolysis and use of depilatory creams. Of course, I must agree that these methods are inexpensive over laser hair removal in the short run. However, it is nearly impossible to remove back hair by yourself and it is also difficult to get someone do it for you every few days. The same is true if you choose to apply depilatory creams. Again, waxing can be a painful process.

Laser hair removal is a more or less permanent way of getting rid of unwanted back hair. The whole back hair removal process takes an hour or so. The laser beam directed to the group of hair follicles destroys the root. It, however, does not harm the adjoining skin in any way. You may have to repeat this treatment to get that desired result.

Many men specially athletes opt for this safe and relatively pain free method. Generally you will not develop any complications after the treatment. Check out the centers available for back hair laser removal in your city. Thanks to improved technology the laser treatment has become a very reliable procedure and most of these centers offer the best of services. Still you can talk to those who have been through this treatment to make sure you are making a wise decision. You can also rely on the internet for vast and accurate information in this subject.

Back hair laser removal is one of the time saving, comfortable and cost effective way of getting rid of unwanted hair.