Debrah Dragon asked:
We all know about the various styling products available in the market today, ranging from hair straightening creams to coloring kits. However there are also many styling tools available too, that should make your styling life easier. As with everything else these tools are designed to make your life easier, and perfect the hairstyle you want.
You will hear it said many times over, that when it comes to hair styling products, the choices are vast. You will also hear it said many times over that everything you choose should depend on your hair type, your preferences, and your style. When it comes to hair styling tools, it is no different. You have a wide variety of choices. It is never easy choosing which styling tools you should be using. However, with our help, we hope that you will at least understand the different tools and their various uses to help us achieve our distinct hairstyle.
Hair Brushes
As the years go by, styling tools get more and more technical. We see new inventions, new discoveries, and new ways to save us time and money to get the hairstyle we are working for. The following are the various styling tools that both men and women use everyday.
The Differences
If you thought choosing a brush was easy, you are going to be surprised. It is not as simple as picking out one brush and that is that. No, now of hair accessories you have many different types to choose from.
? Round Hair Brush - Round hair brushes are not for everyone, particularly those with curly hair. These brushes are meant to add body and curls to the normally straight hair. They are also great for speeding up the time it takes to blow dry, thanks to the clever little holes. However, be careful with these, if not used properly, trust me, they become tangled in your hair quite easily; getting them it out is the hard part.
? Paddle Hair Brush - These can be large or small, depending on preference and coverage area. These typically have small to medium bristles.
? Picks - These are for curly to permed hair, never try to use a regular brush on permed hair, unless you want the perm to come out and extremely uneven at that.
? Combs - Typically, men and women with fine hair can get away with using combs. Some women, even those with thick hair, will use a comb for parting in specific spots or separating layers for styling.
No matter what type of brush you are choosing, you want to keep a few things in mind. First, use hair brushes that have a good handle, which will allow you to keep your grip and keep it tight. Next, look at the bristles on the brush, choose those which are fine and small, this will prevent tearing of the hair.
So the next time you are looking to change the style of your hair you know what tools to pick. The right tool will help you along your journey perfectly. Be sure to only buy products sold by reputable brands. Some of the well known brands should be sought as they are the best. These tools discussed above provide you with almost unlimited styling options, you can change the look of your hair within a few hours, no problem at all.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Top Tips for Looking Beautiful and Staying Healthy
beautybrief asked:
Beauty Brief has compiled a list of the best tips for 2009 on how to look great and feel great!
Tip#1: Myth: Eating Causes Wrinkles?!? Fact or Fiction?
It's true! Overtime, eating sugar can actually make skin appear wrinkled and dull. A chemical process takes place in our bodies to cause this wrinkling effect known as glycation. Glycation occurs when sugar in the blood stream attaches to proteins and forms molecules called AGE (advanced glycation end-products). The easiest way to minimize the effects is to avoid eating foods high in sugar, and to definitely always wear sunscreen. Additionally, vitamins B1 and B6 inhibit the formation of AGE molecules, so try getting 1 mg a day of each.
Tip#2: Know Your Food Portions!
Portion control is an integral part of dieting and maintaining a healthy weight. To help identify what correct portion sizes are we have outlined proper serving sizes and related those portions to everyday items.
* 1 serving of meat (6oz) is about the size of a deck of cards
* A single serving of pasta, rice or potatoes (1/2 cup) is roughly the size of a golf ball or a small scoop of ice cream.
* 1 serving of vegetables or fruit is about the size of a tennis ball or a fist.
* 1 serving of cheese is just the size of 2 dominoes or 4 dice.
Tip#3: Get Lots of Sleep!
Getting enough sleep is essential to look younger, lose weight and feel great. Unfortunately, a recent survey found that 75% of Americans believe they are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Sleep deprivation causes our skin to look older and drier because during sleep is when our skin renews itself. So, make sure you are getting enough sleep every night. Make it a priority!
Tip#4: Eat Foods That Make Your Skin Glow!
Our skin is the body's largest organ and it requires proper nutrition to stay healthy, beautiful and youthful looking. A, C, E & Selenium are necessary vitamins to help you look your best!
Foods Rich in Vitamin A: Broccoli, Spinach, Hale, Kale, Halibut, Red Peppers
Foods Rich in Vitamin C: Strawberries, Citrus Fruits, Tomatoes, Cantaloupes
Foods Rich in Vitamin E: Almonds, Asparagus, Avocados, Seeds, Olives
Foods Rich in Selenium: Nuts, Garlic, Poultry
Tip#5: Get Your Body Moving!
When you feel like there's not enough time in the day or you just don't know where or how to begin, we've put together a few tips on ways you can sneak exercise into your busy life without having to sacrifice anything on your to-do list.
1) If you take public transportation, get off a stop or two early and walk. Or, take the stairs instead of the elevator. And if you work in a high rise get off the elevator a few stories early and take the stairs the rest of the way. When going shopping, park at the far end of the parking lot.
2) Join a health club near your work so that you can more conveniently get a work out in during your lunch or before/after work.
3) Use you speaker phone at work and walk around the room while speaking.
4) Make sure you either stand, walk around or stretch at least once every hour, for even just a minute. It's important to keep your blood circulating.
5) When traveling, walk around the airport while waiting for your flight instead of just sitting at the terminal.
Just doing a little bit of exercise every day counts. While you should try to get in at least 30 minutes a day, sometimes you just can't, remember these simple tips and try to work them into various times throughout your day.
Remember, every little bit helps! Use common sense and reward yourself with a good book or iced tea instead of grabbing an unhealthy snack when you are following your diet. Take little walks around the building on your break, and call a friend to walk on the weekends. If you use these tips this year you will be on the road to not only looking beautiful but feeling good!
Beauty Brief has compiled a list of the best tips for 2009 on how to look great and feel great!
Tip#1: Myth: Eating Causes Wrinkles?!? Fact or Fiction?
It's true! Overtime, eating sugar can actually make skin appear wrinkled and dull. A chemical process takes place in our bodies to cause this wrinkling effect known as glycation. Glycation occurs when sugar in the blood stream attaches to proteins and forms molecules called AGE (advanced glycation end-products). The easiest way to minimize the effects is to avoid eating foods high in sugar, and to definitely always wear sunscreen. Additionally, vitamins B1 and B6 inhibit the formation of AGE molecules, so try getting 1 mg a day of each.
Tip#2: Know Your Food Portions!
Portion control is an integral part of dieting and maintaining a healthy weight. To help identify what correct portion sizes are we have outlined proper serving sizes and related those portions to everyday items.
* 1 serving of meat (6oz) is about the size of a deck of cards
* A single serving of pasta, rice or potatoes (1/2 cup) is roughly the size of a golf ball or a small scoop of ice cream.
* 1 serving of vegetables or fruit is about the size of a tennis ball or a fist.
* 1 serving of cheese is just the size of 2 dominoes or 4 dice.
Tip#3: Get Lots of Sleep!
Getting enough sleep is essential to look younger, lose weight and feel great. Unfortunately, a recent survey found that 75% of Americans believe they are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Sleep deprivation causes our skin to look older and drier because during sleep is when our skin renews itself. So, make sure you are getting enough sleep every night. Make it a priority!
Tip#4: Eat Foods That Make Your Skin Glow!
Our skin is the body's largest organ and it requires proper nutrition to stay healthy, beautiful and youthful looking. A, C, E & Selenium are necessary vitamins to help you look your best!
Foods Rich in Vitamin A: Broccoli, Spinach, Hale, Kale, Halibut, Red Peppers
Foods Rich in Vitamin C: Strawberries, Citrus Fruits, Tomatoes, Cantaloupes
Foods Rich in Vitamin E: Almonds, Asparagus, Avocados, Seeds, Olives
Foods Rich in Selenium: Nuts, Garlic, Poultry
Tip#5: Get Your Body Moving!
When you feel like there's not enough time in the day or you just don't know where or how to begin, we've put together a few tips on ways you can sneak exercise into your busy life without having to sacrifice anything on your to-do list.
1) If you take public transportation, get off a stop or two early and walk. Or, take the stairs instead of the elevator. And if you work in a high rise get off the elevator a few stories early and take the stairs the rest of the way. When going shopping, park at the far end of the parking lot.
2) Join a health club near your work so that you can more conveniently get a work out in during your lunch or before/after work.
3) Use you speaker phone at work and walk around the room while speaking.
4) Make sure you either stand, walk around or stretch at least once every hour, for even just a minute. It's important to keep your blood circulating.
5) When traveling, walk around the airport while waiting for your flight instead of just sitting at the terminal.
Just doing a little bit of exercise every day counts. While you should try to get in at least 30 minutes a day, sometimes you just can't, remember these simple tips and try to work them into various times throughout your day.
Remember, every little bit helps! Use common sense and reward yourself with a good book or iced tea instead of grabbing an unhealthy snack when you are following your diet. Take little walks around the building on your break, and call a friend to walk on the weekends. If you use these tips this year you will be on the road to not only looking beautiful but feeling good!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Natural Tips to Look Beautiful
jasminesmith asked:
Beauty is skin deep, so goes the good old saying. But, that does not rob the charm of enhancing your looks. So, hey there, beauty conscious, there's just no harm in having some of the best beauty tips up your sleeves. For looking and feeling beautiful is a sign of health and happiness.
Your face is your passport; do not ever neglect it. The skin of your face is constantly assaulted by the environment: temperature too high or too low, wind, pollution, temperature changes. It needs to be protected by the use of an anti-oxidant cream. Protective cream or restorative cream, the choice of your cream depends on your skin type and your needs.
Beautiful people of all ages have maintained that beauty is not as much reflected in the rosy, youthful look of the skin. When questioned about the secret to their beautiful skins, they have always attributed it to a healthy lifestyle and a few homemade beauty tips.
Moisturizing the face with low content of chemicals keeps the skin tight without any wrinkles. Drinking excess water makes the skin glow where the water helps to eliminate the bacteria and toxins from the body. Cleaning the skin with the cleansing milk is the best tip where it consists of milk factors.
Buttermilk/cream and yogurt make excellent skin cleansers. They are also excellent for giving a glowing, uniform color and skin tone. They have been used for wrinkle reduction and plumping/rejuvenating the skin. What also works great is eating salmon 2 times a week.
A well-balanced healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables will help you to attain natural beauty. Drinking natural fruit juices will enhance natural energy of body. Fruit juices such as oranges, apple, carrots and cucumber juices are excellent beauty secrets that rejuvenate your skin, nails and hair.
One of the best skin care tips we can give you then is to go on an appropriate diet. And when we say appropriate diet, we mean a diet that is approved by doctors, dieticians and / or nutritionists. Not all diets are applicable to all body types, you know.
You need to keep your body moisturized. Your hands and feet should keep an ample level of moisture in the body. File you nails and apply your most favorite nail polish. A refreshing foot spa is a smash. You will be getting rid of that callus and dead skin and you will leave your hands and feet glowing.
One of the best skin care tips we can give you then is to go on an appropriate diet. And when we say appropriate diet, we mean a diet that is approved by doctors, dieticians and / or nutritionists. Not all diets are applicable to all body types, you know.
Take your vitamins! They keep you healthy, help you sleep, and if you are taking the right vitamins they nourish not only your blood but your skin. All that nourishment will make you look and feel younger. As we all know, when we feel good, we look good. The real secret to beauty!
Beauty is skin deep, so goes the good old saying. But, that does not rob the charm of enhancing your looks. So, hey there, beauty conscious, there's just no harm in having some of the best beauty tips up your sleeves. For looking and feeling beautiful is a sign of health and happiness.
Your face is your passport; do not ever neglect it. The skin of your face is constantly assaulted by the environment: temperature too high or too low, wind, pollution, temperature changes. It needs to be protected by the use of an anti-oxidant cream. Protective cream or restorative cream, the choice of your cream depends on your skin type and your needs.
Beautiful people of all ages have maintained that beauty is not as much reflected in the rosy, youthful look of the skin. When questioned about the secret to their beautiful skins, they have always attributed it to a healthy lifestyle and a few homemade beauty tips.
Moisturizing the face with low content of chemicals keeps the skin tight without any wrinkles. Drinking excess water makes the skin glow where the water helps to eliminate the bacteria and toxins from the body. Cleaning the skin with the cleansing milk is the best tip where it consists of milk factors.
Buttermilk/cream and yogurt make excellent skin cleansers. They are also excellent for giving a glowing, uniform color and skin tone. They have been used for wrinkle reduction and plumping/rejuvenating the skin. What also works great is eating salmon 2 times a week.
A well-balanced healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables will help you to attain natural beauty. Drinking natural fruit juices will enhance natural energy of body. Fruit juices such as oranges, apple, carrots and cucumber juices are excellent beauty secrets that rejuvenate your skin, nails and hair.
One of the best skin care tips we can give you then is to go on an appropriate diet. And when we say appropriate diet, we mean a diet that is approved by doctors, dieticians and / or nutritionists. Not all diets are applicable to all body types, you know.
You need to keep your body moisturized. Your hands and feet should keep an ample level of moisture in the body. File you nails and apply your most favorite nail polish. A refreshing foot spa is a smash. You will be getting rid of that callus and dead skin and you will leave your hands and feet glowing.
One of the best skin care tips we can give you then is to go on an appropriate diet. And when we say appropriate diet, we mean a diet that is approved by doctors, dieticians and / or nutritionists. Not all diets are applicable to all body types, you know.
Take your vitamins! They keep you healthy, help you sleep, and if you are taking the right vitamins they nourish not only your blood but your skin. All that nourishment will make you look and feel younger. As we all know, when we feel good, we look good. The real secret to beauty!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Beauty Tips for a Healthy and Youthful Look
John Russell asked:
r you are in your 20's or 50's, healthy skin and hair, etc. is something we all want to achieve. No matter what your age, we all have the desire for a healthy and youthful look. Sadly, however, most of us are either unaware of how we go about doing this or we don't achieve it on a daily basis. But did you know it is, in fact, quite simple to achieve? And it won't cost you a lot of money?
Upholding and of course retaining a healthy and youthful look is all about taking care of yourself and deciding to make a few changes to your habits and lifestyle. By making small changes to your lifestyle and beauty regimen, you will soon start to notice big differences to the way in which your skin looks. The sooner you start taking these changes on board, the sooner you will start to notice a difference, so lets start now with some beauty skin care...
One of the most aging aspects to your skin is the sun - constant sunbathing without the right protection, or no protection at all, may give you a nice tan but what you are actually doing is burning your skin; you are damaging layers upon layers of it, which is why you should keep out of it as much as you can. This is, however, sometimes near impossible to do and of course you are going to want to enjoy the weather so make sure you are protected. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and make sure your skin care products have a high SPF factor. This is because the ultraviolet rays that the sun gives off harms your skin and constant exposure will simply induce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin, however, without SPF protection the suns rays can also be the cause of skin cancer.
You only have to suffer sunburn once to put yourself at risk of developing skin cancer and all it takes to stop this risk is applying SPF lotion. So make sure that when you are exposed to the sun you take the necessary steps to keep your skin protected, and remember, the less damage caused to your skin by the sun the more your skin will remain healthy and youthful.
Also, when you are out in the sun, the way in which you apply your make-up, believe it or not, can have an impact on whether your skin appears healthy and youthful. So how should you apply it? Start by applying concealer over any pimples and dark circles that appear under the eyes and any blemishes you have, then finish with a light foundation and a touch of bronzer. On top of this use a little bit of lipstick and possibly some mascara. The more simple you keep the make-up the better, this is because too much make-up often ends up making you look older as opposed to younger.
One of the most important aspects that you need in order to achieve and maintain healthy and youthful skin is a good moisturizer. It is our skin, after all, that most easily reveals our age and, let's face it, if your skin is continually dry and stretched with wrinkles, fine lines, and spots, you are bound to appear older. The best way of keeping such aspects at bay is with the help of a skin care moisturizer cream; just make sure you choose the correct moisturizer for your skin type as a moisturizer designed for oily skin is not the best thing to be applying to dry skin as chances are it will make the problem a lot worse.
You should aim to apply skin care moisturizer cream twice a day to keep the skin in the best condition possible. This will make it feel soft, smooth, and plumped up. Also, the actual act of applying the moisturizer will help to improve blood circulation, thus, keeping the skin glowing and healthy.
Your skin is one of the biggest factors when it comes to looking healthy and youthful so by keeping this in the best condition possible you are already halfway there. This should be the starting point to achieving the healthy and youthful look you have always wanted so make sure you keep the above points in mind.
r you are in your 20's or 50's, healthy skin and hair, etc. is something we all want to achieve. No matter what your age, we all have the desire for a healthy and youthful look. Sadly, however, most of us are either unaware of how we go about doing this or we don't achieve it on a daily basis. But did you know it is, in fact, quite simple to achieve? And it won't cost you a lot of money?
Upholding and of course retaining a healthy and youthful look is all about taking care of yourself and deciding to make a few changes to your habits and lifestyle. By making small changes to your lifestyle and beauty regimen, you will soon start to notice big differences to the way in which your skin looks. The sooner you start taking these changes on board, the sooner you will start to notice a difference, so lets start now with some beauty skin care...
One of the most aging aspects to your skin is the sun - constant sunbathing without the right protection, or no protection at all, may give you a nice tan but what you are actually doing is burning your skin; you are damaging layers upon layers of it, which is why you should keep out of it as much as you can. This is, however, sometimes near impossible to do and of course you are going to want to enjoy the weather so make sure you are protected. Wear a hat, sunglasses, and make sure your skin care products have a high SPF factor. This is because the ultraviolet rays that the sun gives off harms your skin and constant exposure will simply induce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin, however, without SPF protection the suns rays can also be the cause of skin cancer.
You only have to suffer sunburn once to put yourself at risk of developing skin cancer and all it takes to stop this risk is applying SPF lotion. So make sure that when you are exposed to the sun you take the necessary steps to keep your skin protected, and remember, the less damage caused to your skin by the sun the more your skin will remain healthy and youthful.
Also, when you are out in the sun, the way in which you apply your make-up, believe it or not, can have an impact on whether your skin appears healthy and youthful. So how should you apply it? Start by applying concealer over any pimples and dark circles that appear under the eyes and any blemishes you have, then finish with a light foundation and a touch of bronzer. On top of this use a little bit of lipstick and possibly some mascara. The more simple you keep the make-up the better, this is because too much make-up often ends up making you look older as opposed to younger.
One of the most important aspects that you need in order to achieve and maintain healthy and youthful skin is a good moisturizer. It is our skin, after all, that most easily reveals our age and, let's face it, if your skin is continually dry and stretched with wrinkles, fine lines, and spots, you are bound to appear older. The best way of keeping such aspects at bay is with the help of a skin care moisturizer cream; just make sure you choose the correct moisturizer for your skin type as a moisturizer designed for oily skin is not the best thing to be applying to dry skin as chances are it will make the problem a lot worse.
You should aim to apply skin care moisturizer cream twice a day to keep the skin in the best condition possible. This will make it feel soft, smooth, and plumped up. Also, the actual act of applying the moisturizer will help to improve blood circulation, thus, keeping the skin glowing and healthy.
Your skin is one of the biggest factors when it comes to looking healthy and youthful so by keeping this in the best condition possible you are already halfway there. This should be the starting point to achieving the healthy and youthful look you have always wanted so make sure you keep the above points in mind.
Health Supplements And Natural Beauty Products For Weight Loss
richard zook asked:
Alli weight loss pill is the only FDA approved over the counter weight loss product. But it's more than just a pill. It's an innovative weight loss program. The pill works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you eat, and the program includes an individually tailored online action plan to help you lose weight safely and gradually with health supplements and natural beauty products.
What makes alli different is the FDA approval, and the customized plan was designed for use with alli capsules to give you the support you need to succeed with weight loss. With your hard work and alli, you can loss about 50% more weight than with dieting alone. That means if you could lose 10 pounds through dieting, you could lose 15 pounds with alli.
Losing weight is easier with support. That's why the alli program includes an individually tailored action plan called myalliplan. When you purchase alli and register online, you'll get a free customized action plan. When you check in online, you'll receive immediate feedback and specific guidance, developed by weight management experts.
When you're not online, you can still partner with alli when you use the portable reference guides inside the alli starter pack. They included the read me first guide, welcome guide, companion guide, calorie and fat counter, healthy eating guide, daily journal, and quick facts cards. The tools you need to be successful with alli.
You can do this with the help of health supplements and natural beauty products like the FDA approved alli weight loss program.
Alli weight loss pill is the only FDA approved over the counter weight loss product. But it's more than just a pill. It's an innovative weight loss program. The pill works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you eat, and the program includes an individually tailored online action plan to help you lose weight safely and gradually with health supplements and natural beauty products.
What makes alli different is the FDA approval, and the customized plan was designed for use with alli capsules to give you the support you need to succeed with weight loss. With your hard work and alli, you can loss about 50% more weight than with dieting alone. That means if you could lose 10 pounds through dieting, you could lose 15 pounds with alli.
Losing weight is easier with support. That's why the alli program includes an individually tailored action plan called myalliplan. When you purchase alli and register online, you'll get a free customized action plan. When you check in online, you'll receive immediate feedback and specific guidance, developed by weight management experts.
When you're not online, you can still partner with alli when you use the portable reference guides inside the alli starter pack. They included the read me first guide, welcome guide, companion guide, calorie and fat counter, healthy eating guide, daily journal, and quick facts cards. The tools you need to be successful with alli.
You can do this with the help of health supplements and natural beauty products like the FDA approved alli weight loss program.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Beauty Tips - Do I Really Need Tanning Products?
Debrah Dragon asked:
A good tan is what most people need whether they are men or women, young or old, a tan gives your body a polished look. Not to mention the many health benefits that a tan gives you. However many people are not sure if they need to use tanning products, and if tanning products are really useful.
The answer is yes! No matter if you are using a tanning bed or going the natural sun way, you need tanning products. Tanning products, such as lotions, provides your skin with protection from the dangerous rays and light used in tanning beds. While many of these products promote a darker, quicker tan, they are also giving your skin some much needed protection.
Tanning products are a must when you use a tanning bed. Think of all the harmful effects that being out in the natural sun can result in. These effects include skin cancer, premature aging, wrinkles, fine lines, skin blotches and the list goes on. However, even though tanning beds are indoors, it mimics the sun, giving you a quicker; easier attain tan, without having to face the sun. This means, since it mimics the sun, you are still exposing your skin to the same harmful effects that the sun provides.
Tanning products used for tanning beds contain a variety of different elements that work together to form a protective layer on your skin. Some of these elements include:
? Vitamin E
? Copper
? Moisturizing Agents
The vitamins work to prevent the possibility of fine lines while using the tanning bed. The copper can minimize the emergence of minor blemishes and scars. The moisturizer prevents dryness of the skin, which is common for those using tanning beds, thanks to the ultraviolet light used. At the same time, the moisturizer can thwart the chances of pealing as well. Now, if you are looking for maximum protection, you will want to choose a tanning product that contains aloe vera.
You have optimal choices when it comes to tanning products. There are many available out there which may include lotions, creams, and sprays. The key to maximum protection and benefiting from these products is to opt for the kind specifically for your skin type. These products generally come in different levels, which all depend on the type of skin and tone of the skin as well. The lighter the tone of your skin, the lower the level you will want to use. The higher your skin tone, the higher the level of tanning product you will want to use.
Now, while protection and benefits are extremely important when using tanning products on the tanning bed, you do have some really enjoyable options, you can choose your scents in most cases. Getting a tan is an enjoyable procedure, whether you lie around the beach or use a tanning bed. However be sure to observe every caution required to insure your personal safety. Tanning products help you add that extra level of safety that can protect your skin from damage. The latest tanning lotions come in all sorts of aromas that can make your body smell great.
So go out or get in to get yourself a nice tan and don't forget to take along a good set of tanning lotions.
A good tan is what most people need whether they are men or women, young or old, a tan gives your body a polished look. Not to mention the many health benefits that a tan gives you. However many people are not sure if they need to use tanning products, and if tanning products are really useful.
The answer is yes! No matter if you are using a tanning bed or going the natural sun way, you need tanning products. Tanning products, such as lotions, provides your skin with protection from the dangerous rays and light used in tanning beds. While many of these products promote a darker, quicker tan, they are also giving your skin some much needed protection.
Tanning products are a must when you use a tanning bed. Think of all the harmful effects that being out in the natural sun can result in. These effects include skin cancer, premature aging, wrinkles, fine lines, skin blotches and the list goes on. However, even though tanning beds are indoors, it mimics the sun, giving you a quicker; easier attain tan, without having to face the sun. This means, since it mimics the sun, you are still exposing your skin to the same harmful effects that the sun provides.
Tanning products used for tanning beds contain a variety of different elements that work together to form a protective layer on your skin. Some of these elements include:
? Vitamin E
? Copper
? Moisturizing Agents
The vitamins work to prevent the possibility of fine lines while using the tanning bed. The copper can minimize the emergence of minor blemishes and scars. The moisturizer prevents dryness of the skin, which is common for those using tanning beds, thanks to the ultraviolet light used. At the same time, the moisturizer can thwart the chances of pealing as well. Now, if you are looking for maximum protection, you will want to choose a tanning product that contains aloe vera.
You have optimal choices when it comes to tanning products. There are many available out there which may include lotions, creams, and sprays. The key to maximum protection and benefiting from these products is to opt for the kind specifically for your skin type. These products generally come in different levels, which all depend on the type of skin and tone of the skin as well. The lighter the tone of your skin, the lower the level you will want to use. The higher your skin tone, the higher the level of tanning product you will want to use.
Now, while protection and benefits are extremely important when using tanning products on the tanning bed, you do have some really enjoyable options, you can choose your scents in most cases. Getting a tan is an enjoyable procedure, whether you lie around the beach or use a tanning bed. However be sure to observe every caution required to insure your personal safety. Tanning products help you add that extra level of safety that can protect your skin from damage. The latest tanning lotions come in all sorts of aromas that can make your body smell great.
So go out or get in to get yourself a nice tan and don't forget to take along a good set of tanning lotions.
Beauty Tips - Four Essential Skin Care Tips
Debrah Dragon asked:
If you want to keep your skin looking beautiful, young, and healthy, then you must take the necessary steps to ensure that you are implementing the proper skin care regimen into your day. Your skin is the only one you are going to have, taking care of it is crucial to looking your best no matter your age.
Your skin care regimen should be a daily process. It does not have to take a great deal of time, five minutes each day and you can keep your skin looking beautiful. The best thing about your skin care regimen is that you will enjoy it, love the feeling, and love the immediate results that you experience each time.
While there are many ways to implement skin care into your daily routine, there are four essential steps that you should take everyday that will keep you looking and feeling your best from morning until night.
Essential Skin Care Tip #1 - The Products
You want to make sure that any skin care products you choose are of the highest quality, as well as meant specifically for your skin. Before choosing take note of your skin, is it dry? Oily? Normal? These skin types all matter when choosing skin care products. You want to make sure that the products you choose for your skin care regimen are going to benefit your skin, not make matter worse.
Essential Skin Care Tip #2 - Use Steam
Using steam is essential to caring for your skin and should be an important part of your skin care regimen. When you steam the skin, you are clearing and opening the pores allowing them become accessible to cleansing. This can usually be done at night, before bed.
If you don't have a facial steamer, a washcloth works fantastic. Simply soak the cloth in water that is steaming, lightly wring it, and then close it around your face. You should allow the steam to work on the face for one to one and a half minutes for maximum results.
Essential Skin Care Tip #3 - Cleansing
Of course, you already know that cleansing your skin is essential to proper skin care. However, it is best to do this after steaming, because the pores are open, accessible, and ready to rid themselves of dirt and oils. Before you begin, after pores are open, take some warm water and splash it on the neck and face.
Next, take your cleanser, place some on your hands, and create a creamy lather by mixing with a slight amount of water. With your face wet from splashing, massage the cleanser onto the face with a complexion brush or your fingertips, moving circularly all over the face. This should be done for thirty seconds, then rinse and pat dry.
Essential Skin Care Tip #4 - Tone & Moisturize
Lastly, after you steam and cleanse, toning and moisturizing is next. Your chosen toner should be free of alcohol, gentle, and readies the skin for moisturizing. When moisturizing you only want to place a small amount on your face, too much can be harmful.
In conclusion I would like to say that choosing the right treatment for your skin is imperative. Don't just buy stuff of the shelf or try the next best home brew method you read of the internet. The first step should be to know your skin type and what really affects your skin, if or not you have any skin problems. Consulting a dermatologist is a good idea if you have a skin condition that you can't explain. It is only when once you know your skin type should you really attempt to use home made or artificial products. However artificial products don't have any side or adverse affects which if they are not affective they wont be counter productive as well.
Now you know just what it takes to implement the proper skin care regimen into your daily routine. So all you need to do is to pickup your stuff and start moving along the path of youth and radiance.
If you want to keep your skin looking beautiful, young, and healthy, then you must take the necessary steps to ensure that you are implementing the proper skin care regimen into your day. Your skin is the only one you are going to have, taking care of it is crucial to looking your best no matter your age.
Your skin care regimen should be a daily process. It does not have to take a great deal of time, five minutes each day and you can keep your skin looking beautiful. The best thing about your skin care regimen is that you will enjoy it, love the feeling, and love the immediate results that you experience each time.
While there are many ways to implement skin care into your daily routine, there are four essential steps that you should take everyday that will keep you looking and feeling your best from morning until night.
Essential Skin Care Tip #1 - The Products
You want to make sure that any skin care products you choose are of the highest quality, as well as meant specifically for your skin. Before choosing take note of your skin, is it dry? Oily? Normal? These skin types all matter when choosing skin care products. You want to make sure that the products you choose for your skin care regimen are going to benefit your skin, not make matter worse.
Essential Skin Care Tip #2 - Use Steam
Using steam is essential to caring for your skin and should be an important part of your skin care regimen. When you steam the skin, you are clearing and opening the pores allowing them become accessible to cleansing. This can usually be done at night, before bed.
If you don't have a facial steamer, a washcloth works fantastic. Simply soak the cloth in water that is steaming, lightly wring it, and then close it around your face. You should allow the steam to work on the face for one to one and a half minutes for maximum results.
Essential Skin Care Tip #3 - Cleansing
Of course, you already know that cleansing your skin is essential to proper skin care. However, it is best to do this after steaming, because the pores are open, accessible, and ready to rid themselves of dirt and oils. Before you begin, after pores are open, take some warm water and splash it on the neck and face.
Next, take your cleanser, place some on your hands, and create a creamy lather by mixing with a slight amount of water. With your face wet from splashing, massage the cleanser onto the face with a complexion brush or your fingertips, moving circularly all over the face. This should be done for thirty seconds, then rinse and pat dry.
Essential Skin Care Tip #4 - Tone & Moisturize
Lastly, after you steam and cleanse, toning and moisturizing is next. Your chosen toner should be free of alcohol, gentle, and readies the skin for moisturizing. When moisturizing you only want to place a small amount on your face, too much can be harmful.
In conclusion I would like to say that choosing the right treatment for your skin is imperative. Don't just buy stuff of the shelf or try the next best home brew method you read of the internet. The first step should be to know your skin type and what really affects your skin, if or not you have any skin problems. Consulting a dermatologist is a good idea if you have a skin condition that you can't explain. It is only when once you know your skin type should you really attempt to use home made or artificial products. However artificial products don't have any side or adverse affects which if they are not affective they wont be counter productive as well.
Now you know just what it takes to implement the proper skin care regimen into your daily routine. So all you need to do is to pickup your stuff and start moving along the path of youth and radiance.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Beauty Tips - Choosing Your Perfume
Debrah Dragon asked:
Choosing a perfume to wear can be a fun experience that includes a trip to the mall or department store to "try on" a few different types of perfumes in order to get the best one for your body. You will want to select a scent that matches your personality and that is a pleasurable scent to you. For instance if you are a big guy a sent with a subtle sent should work, because a strong smelling scent will give you a more feminine touch. If you decide first which kind of scent you are interested in, you can test a few aromas from within that category to decide which specific perfume to purchase.
Floral Perfumes
Do you like taking the time to smell the flowers? If so, you would probably like to wear perfume that has a floral fragrance. You can select from many floral scents, including lavendar, sunflowers and roses. Floral aroma perfumes are among some of the oldest types, but people of all ages can wear the floral perfumes.
Earthy Perfumes
Think of the smell when you open a cedar chest. There are perfumes that mimic the woody fragrances for natural perfumes. many mature women prefer earthy scents over floral or sweet smelling perfumes. Earthy scents, like sandalwood and cedar are best worn at night and during the fall and winter.
In addition to the wood-themed scents, there are also perfumes that will have you thinking about fresh cut grass, rainforests and oriental "flavors". These are most often worn by the younger crowd, or the athletic women as they are a bit more contemporary.
Fruit Perfumes
Many younger ladies prefer to wear fruity-smelling perfumes. They tend to have a bit of a spicy aroma, but are almost crisp in their aromas. Fall and winter months are perfect for things like cider, apple and champagne aromas.
Once you've decided on the type of perfume that suits you best, whether it be floral, fruit or earthy aroma perfumes, then you can look at perfumes that fall within the specific category. It's best to go to a department store that allows you to spray or dab on a few different scents because perfumes will smell differently depending on who wears them. The scents actually interact with your natural smell; and will influence how the perfume smells once you put it on. So if you and your best friend go perfume shopping together, and wear the same perfume- it aroma it gives off once applied to your skin will be different on each of you!
Scent is not really a gender thing, almost all men and women love perfume. It would be wrong to categorize one type of scent for men and the other for women. Although commercials do a great job of drawing a line between male and famine perfumes, when in reality there is no one on earth that can really distinguish between a male or female perfume. It really goes to say that the best perfume for you is what you like. For many people that may even mean wearing commercially advertised female perfume. Smelling like roses may be a good idea for a woman but in many cultures men love to keep flowers in their pockets as well. So pick the perfume you like and it would leave a great impression regardless of what gender it is meant for.
Choosing a perfume to wear can be a fun experience that includes a trip to the mall or department store to "try on" a few different types of perfumes in order to get the best one for your body. You will want to select a scent that matches your personality and that is a pleasurable scent to you. For instance if you are a big guy a sent with a subtle sent should work, because a strong smelling scent will give you a more feminine touch. If you decide first which kind of scent you are interested in, you can test a few aromas from within that category to decide which specific perfume to purchase.
Floral Perfumes
Do you like taking the time to smell the flowers? If so, you would probably like to wear perfume that has a floral fragrance. You can select from many floral scents, including lavendar, sunflowers and roses. Floral aroma perfumes are among some of the oldest types, but people of all ages can wear the floral perfumes.
Earthy Perfumes
Think of the smell when you open a cedar chest. There are perfumes that mimic the woody fragrances for natural perfumes. many mature women prefer earthy scents over floral or sweet smelling perfumes. Earthy scents, like sandalwood and cedar are best worn at night and during the fall and winter.
In addition to the wood-themed scents, there are also perfumes that will have you thinking about fresh cut grass, rainforests and oriental "flavors". These are most often worn by the younger crowd, or the athletic women as they are a bit more contemporary.
Fruit Perfumes
Many younger ladies prefer to wear fruity-smelling perfumes. They tend to have a bit of a spicy aroma, but are almost crisp in their aromas. Fall and winter months are perfect for things like cider, apple and champagne aromas.
Once you've decided on the type of perfume that suits you best, whether it be floral, fruit or earthy aroma perfumes, then you can look at perfumes that fall within the specific category. It's best to go to a department store that allows you to spray or dab on a few different scents because perfumes will smell differently depending on who wears them. The scents actually interact with your natural smell; and will influence how the perfume smells once you put it on. So if you and your best friend go perfume shopping together, and wear the same perfume- it aroma it gives off once applied to your skin will be different on each of you!
Scent is not really a gender thing, almost all men and women love perfume. It would be wrong to categorize one type of scent for men and the other for women. Although commercials do a great job of drawing a line between male and famine perfumes, when in reality there is no one on earth that can really distinguish between a male or female perfume. It really goes to say that the best perfume for you is what you like. For many people that may even mean wearing commercially advertised female perfume. Smelling like roses may be a good idea for a woman but in many cultures men love to keep flowers in their pockets as well. So pick the perfume you like and it would leave a great impression regardless of what gender it is meant for.
How to Look Beautiful
Kamen Loze asked:
To look beautiful is a dream of every boy and girl. Looking beautiful is such a Herculean task. Beauty always come from inside and if you want to look beautiful you have to look natural. Well, whether these beauty products and treatments jazz up their beauty, or prove to be a banana skin for them is something that only women can tell. But, there is one beauty treatment that women have trust in for eons. Yes, we are alluding to the natural and herbal beauty treatment that offers some real, nonpareil benefits. To look beautiful without a lot of make-up and skimpy clothes, you first need to start with simple steps and within no time, you will be with the perfect guy.
Cleanse, tone, and moisturize, preferably with a moisturizer that contains an SPF of at least 15. Don't use a facial scrub more than three times a week, as this can irritate the skin, especially if you have acne. For people with oily or combination skin, masks can help draw excess oil from your skin. Don't use these beyond once a week, since you don't want to strip all your natural oils away. Exfoliating, which is removing old skin layers, can certainly help by lessening blemishes that resulted from acne. A blackhead scrub works too.
Be chary of the eye make-up as well. It can be troublesome at times. Most of the eye products are fine for the eyes, but removing the eye make-up can be quite tricky. Harsh make up removers can irritate the eyes, and may even damage them. To get the make-up off you eyes, try this tip. Get some baby wash and mix it with warm water. This works wonders and will even take off waterproof eye make up.
Clothes should be very fashionable but not exposing, after all, your clothes represent who you are and if you wear short clothes to impress a guy, he will return home with the impression that you are just a prostitute. Don't over dress or else he'll think you are dying to impress him. Over accessorizing will either make you look immature or really old. Just wear one accessory at a time, either wears a nice bracelet or a nice pair of earrings. Avoid chains or necklaces. A small diamond dot in the ears will make you look really innocent and pure.
Once a week (twice a week if you have water or earth predominant Kapha skin), treat your facial skin to at-home herbal steam therapy before you cleanse. The herbal steam treatments will help release deep-seated toxins and clear the channels of the skin, giving it room to breathe freely. Choose herbs based on your skin type: lavender flowers and rose petal powder, for example, work well for dry or normal skin, and neem powder, citrus peel powder and holy basil powder for oily skin.
To look beautiful is a dream of every boy and girl. Looking beautiful is such a Herculean task. Beauty always come from inside and if you want to look beautiful you have to look natural. Well, whether these beauty products and treatments jazz up their beauty, or prove to be a banana skin for them is something that only women can tell. But, there is one beauty treatment that women have trust in for eons. Yes, we are alluding to the natural and herbal beauty treatment that offers some real, nonpareil benefits. To look beautiful without a lot of make-up and skimpy clothes, you first need to start with simple steps and within no time, you will be with the perfect guy.
Cleanse, tone, and moisturize, preferably with a moisturizer that contains an SPF of at least 15. Don't use a facial scrub more than three times a week, as this can irritate the skin, especially if you have acne. For people with oily or combination skin, masks can help draw excess oil from your skin. Don't use these beyond once a week, since you don't want to strip all your natural oils away. Exfoliating, which is removing old skin layers, can certainly help by lessening blemishes that resulted from acne. A blackhead scrub works too.
Be chary of the eye make-up as well. It can be troublesome at times. Most of the eye products are fine for the eyes, but removing the eye make-up can be quite tricky. Harsh make up removers can irritate the eyes, and may even damage them. To get the make-up off you eyes, try this tip. Get some baby wash and mix it with warm water. This works wonders and will even take off waterproof eye make up.
Clothes should be very fashionable but not exposing, after all, your clothes represent who you are and if you wear short clothes to impress a guy, he will return home with the impression that you are just a prostitute. Don't over dress or else he'll think you are dying to impress him. Over accessorizing will either make you look immature or really old. Just wear one accessory at a time, either wears a nice bracelet or a nice pair of earrings. Avoid chains or necklaces. A small diamond dot in the ears will make you look really innocent and pure.
Once a week (twice a week if you have water or earth predominant Kapha skin), treat your facial skin to at-home herbal steam therapy before you cleanse. The herbal steam treatments will help release deep-seated toxins and clear the channels of the skin, giving it room to breathe freely. Choose herbs based on your skin type: lavender flowers and rose petal powder, for example, work well for dry or normal skin, and neem powder, citrus peel powder and holy basil powder for oily skin.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Beauty Tips - Facial Care That Slows Down Aging
Debrah Dragon asked:
Your face tells your whole story; a beautiful and fresh face shows that you are careful about what you use for your face. It also means that you take the time out to care for yourself. Many people consider just washing their faces with soap daily as being facial care. Just washing your face may remove some of the residual oils on your face as well as clear up a few pores, but it would do nothing to make you look beautiful or improve your facial skin. Washing your face is important, however in order to look good you need to do a little more than that.
There are many lines of products available for facial care. Facial cleansers are especially created to be used on the face in place of soaps. Bar soaps, which are produced for the body, can often be more drying to the face and do not provide the benefits or meet the needs of proper facial care like the specialized cleansers. Facial cleaners offer solutions for removing makeup, treating blemishes and acne, dissolving blackheads, treating dry or flaky skin, managing oily skin, and protecting sensitive skin. Some cleansers offer added benefits such as deep cleaning and pore cleaning. Many deliver a cool, refreshing feeling to the face. The facial cleansers come in many forms including gels, liquids, foams, creams, and oils. Most are recommended to be used daily but there are products available for less frequent treatments.
There is also a large selection of lotions made just for the face. They tend to be lighter than a body lotion to control oiliness while offering added moisture. Many products contain other benefits such as sunscreen, self-tanners, and anti-aging ingredients which help decrease wrinkles and other signs of aging in the face.
Beyond lotions and facial cleansers, there is a wide variety of items available for specific treatment for issues concerning the face, such as acne, blackheads, whitehead, and eczema. These treatments come in many forms including liquids, gels, foams, creams, pre-moistened applicators and pads, and wipes. There are also masks which are applied and allowed to harden on the skin in an effort to remove the impurities in the pores. These masks remain on the face for a certain period of time as directed until they have thoroughly dried. The treatment is then removed with warm water or by peeling the mask from the skin. Generally these products are convenient and easy to apply. Many are intended to be rinsed off after application, though some directions require the treatment remain on the skin, depending on the issue being treated. Professional salons offer many options for a facial which cleans the skin and pores, and also relaxes the body. Salon facials are relatively inexpensive depending on the services received.
It is good practice to maintain proper and daily care of the face by removing makeup every day to ensure pores remain clear. Allowing dirt, natural oils, and environmental pollutants to build up in the pores will lead to blemishes and possibly more serious skin problems and conditions.
If you have a specific skin condition or you just have sensitive skin be sure to consult a professional. Find out what you can and cannot use on your skin. This would insure that you don't spoil your skin any further by using things that don't agree with you.
Your face tells your whole story; a beautiful and fresh face shows that you are careful about what you use for your face. It also means that you take the time out to care for yourself. Many people consider just washing their faces with soap daily as being facial care. Just washing your face may remove some of the residual oils on your face as well as clear up a few pores, but it would do nothing to make you look beautiful or improve your facial skin. Washing your face is important, however in order to look good you need to do a little more than that.
There are many lines of products available for facial care. Facial cleansers are especially created to be used on the face in place of soaps. Bar soaps, which are produced for the body, can often be more drying to the face and do not provide the benefits or meet the needs of proper facial care like the specialized cleansers. Facial cleaners offer solutions for removing makeup, treating blemishes and acne, dissolving blackheads, treating dry or flaky skin, managing oily skin, and protecting sensitive skin. Some cleansers offer added benefits such as deep cleaning and pore cleaning. Many deliver a cool, refreshing feeling to the face. The facial cleansers come in many forms including gels, liquids, foams, creams, and oils. Most are recommended to be used daily but there are products available for less frequent treatments.
There is also a large selection of lotions made just for the face. They tend to be lighter than a body lotion to control oiliness while offering added moisture. Many products contain other benefits such as sunscreen, self-tanners, and anti-aging ingredients which help decrease wrinkles and other signs of aging in the face.
Beyond lotions and facial cleansers, there is a wide variety of items available for specific treatment for issues concerning the face, such as acne, blackheads, whitehead, and eczema. These treatments come in many forms including liquids, gels, foams, creams, pre-moistened applicators and pads, and wipes. There are also masks which are applied and allowed to harden on the skin in an effort to remove the impurities in the pores. These masks remain on the face for a certain period of time as directed until they have thoroughly dried. The treatment is then removed with warm water or by peeling the mask from the skin. Generally these products are convenient and easy to apply. Many are intended to be rinsed off after application, though some directions require the treatment remain on the skin, depending on the issue being treated. Professional salons offer many options for a facial which cleans the skin and pores, and also relaxes the body. Salon facials are relatively inexpensive depending on the services received.
It is good practice to maintain proper and daily care of the face by removing makeup every day to ensure pores remain clear. Allowing dirt, natural oils, and environmental pollutants to build up in the pores will lead to blemishes and possibly more serious skin problems and conditions.
If you have a specific skin condition or you just have sensitive skin be sure to consult a professional. Find out what you can and cannot use on your skin. This would insure that you don't spoil your skin any further by using things that don't agree with you.
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