Monday, September 27, 2010

Cellulite Know How

Cellulite on the legs is a very common issue that 90% of women of all ages encounter at some time in their life. Cellulite is sometimes compared to orange peel or cottage cheese looking skin. It is a fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs and buttocks.We have tried many way to get rid of cellulite and some are not effective at all.


We now know that diet works and thigh creams don’t when it comes to cellulite. So what else can we do besides just starting at it? Here are some simple steps:

1. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (preferable raw).
 
2. Keep away from processed foods.
 
3. Drink lots of water to clean cells of toxins.
 
4. Stay away from carbonated beverages (even low-calorie).
 
5. Avoid alcohol, which negatively affects the liver, the body’s main detoxifier and filter.
 
6. Try to walk or jog at least three times a week for 30 to 45 minutes.
 
7. Scrub the skin with a bristle brush or loofah. Brush in slow sweeps, always toward the heart. There are gloves and mitts available to do this, but they’re not necessary. Try to do this at least five minutes a day.Models are using their morning coffee grounds to massage their cellulite areas. The main ingredient in expensive cellulite creams is caffeine, so it makes lots of sense. Simply sit on the edge of your bathtub, and rub the coffee grounds into those pesky areas. It could get messy, so make sure that you have a few newspaper laid out under you!
 
8. Copy the expensive herbal wraps offered by top spas. Mix a cup of corn oil with ½ cup of grapefruits juice and 2 teaspoons dried thyme. Massage into hip, thigh, and buttock areas. Cover with plastic wrap to lock in body heat. For extra results, lay a heating pad over each area for about 5 minutes.


Stages of Cellulite
 
Do you have it? How bad is it? Cellulite does have a way of progressing like a bad fungus.
 
Test

Cellulite can be diagnosed by using the skin pinch and roll technique. Gently take a large fold of normal skin and rub it between your thumb and forefinger. The skin will appear smooth.

Now repeat this test on areas where you think you have cellulite. You may have cellulite in the following stages:

Stage 1
The skin will show no visible signs, but bruises and cuts may be slow to heal in this area.
 
Stage 2
Looking closely at the skin, you’ll see broken veins and skin discoloration. Bruises will appear after a small hit. When pinched, the skin will feel thicker and slightly tender with slight ripples.
 
Stage 3
Even without pinching the skin, you’ll see evidence of an orange peel appearance.
 
Stage 4
The skin will appear puckered, and is cold to the touch. Broken veins will be present, and bruising can occur spontaneously.
 
Stage 5
Not only will you feel cold areas, but hot areas will also be evident.
 
Stage 6
Large lumps of fat are honeycombed in fibers, distorting the appearance of the cellulite area.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Moisturizer Know How

Do you know what is the largest organ of our body? Many may get it right but many get it wrong too. The answer is the skin! It is not just a bag that covers our whole body but it is a protective barrier that defends against dirt and debris. By locking in moisture it also maintains the hydration levels of the body.

Why Moisturizer is Important

Our body has a particular moisture level that needs to be maintained, without which it becomes prone to dryness and irritation. Skin helps seal in moisture and protect against external irritants like dirt and pollution. It keeps a regulates temperature cools down the body when it becomes too hot by oozing out sweat.

Moisturizers protect the skin against dehydration and provide the epidermis layer with anti aging ingredients thereby improving the skin texture. This further enhances the skin tone and makes it soft and supple. Dehydrated skin is prone to damage by ultraviolet radiation and free radicals. Therefore, it becomes absolutely essential to apply moisturizer on a daily basis to correct these flaws.

Moisturizers are vital for people with dry skin because they are all the more susceptible to dryness which further causes flaky and tight skin. It’s best to use moisturizers that contain emollients and humectants. Emollients like petroleum and lactic acid strengthen the skin’s barrier function and humectants attract moisture from the air and retain it. Popular humectants include glycerin and hyaluronic.
 
Do you know what you can or you cannot do with moisturizer? Here is what you should know about when you are applying moisturizer to your skin:
  • Don’t over moisturize. Use cream on specific areas. You may not need it all over your face. The cheeks and forehead tend to be drier than the chin.
  • Choose the right formula for your skin type. More than half of all women misdiagnose their skin type, believing it to be very oily or very dry. It’s highly unusual for a woman’s skin to be either. If moisturizer is too heavy, the result is clogged pores. Moisturizing techniques need to be changed as the seasons change.  
  • Get more from your moisturizer by circulating the skin. Gently tap the face by pretending your face is a piano, and you’re “playing” it. 
  • Any moisturizer can be stretched by first applying a film of natural vegetable oil as a base.  
  • Wait until a moisturizer is completely absorbed before applying foundation. However, if a foundation is a bit dry, moisturizer can loosen it up a bit. The foundation will go on more smoothly.
 
 
Mary Kay TimeWise Age-Fighting Moisturizer (Normal/Dry Skin)
For Dry Skin
Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion For Dry, Sensitive Skin 8 oz (227 g)
For Sensitive Skin
Almay Daily Moisturizer for Oily Skin with Refreshing Meadowsweet 4 oz. (118 ml)
For Oily Skin
Sundari Neem & Avocado Balancing Moisturizer for Normal to Combination Skin 1.7 oz
For Normal/Combo Skin
    



Thursday, September 16, 2010

Secret Tips for You Skin while you are Bathing

Many people do not know that you can actually pamper your skin while you are bathing. Many thing can be added to your bath especially when you are using a bathtub. A lot of people will like to buy some of the ready made nutrienized soap that so called enriched with vitamin, essential oils and bla..bla..bla..

But today here I would like to share with you some natural and easy to find workable recipes that you would like to have a try.
 
Add some baking soda to your bath (about half a box). It will sooth itching skin, irritation and sunburn.

Use Epsom salts (about one-half pound) to relax muscles and relieve swelling.

Try some instant oatmeal (or grind any other to a powder) in the tub to get rid of sunburn.

Add a spoonful of honey is said to help insomnia.

Combine a cup instant milk powder with three drops of almond oil. Soak for at least 15 minutes, the using a coarse wash cloth or loofah, rub vigorously to exfoliate (remove) dead skin. Your skin will absolutely glow and shine!

Should you start to feel a cold coming on, take a teaspoon of mustard powder and add it to a hot bath. You just might fight off the cold.

Orange slices in the bath are uplifting and beats any aromatherapy available today.

Through the ages red wine has been used as a beauty treatment. Since it is a tannic acid, many beauties use it as an acid based toner.


Recommended To Read

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment  The Aromatherapy Bible: The Definitive Guide to Using Essential Oils (... Bible) Aromatherapy: An A-Z: The Most Comprehensive Guide to Aromatherapy Ever Published
Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil TherapyAromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art  Aromatherapy Complete Herbal Pack Set

Monday, September 13, 2010

Top Secret Tips For Your Skin

To Revitalize and Nourish the Skin Soak whole green beans or lentils (fresh are best) overnight. Mash and add a small amount of honey, apply over face and neck. Leave it on for about five minutes and rinse with tepid water.

Tone Up Tired Skin Make up a smooth pulp of crushed cucumbers, and gently pat all over face and neck. Pull up your hair and apply a little bit behind the ears and behind the neck. This facial is absolutely fabulous for oily skin and clogged pores. Mix ¼ cup vodka with the juice of one fresh lemon. Dab it on the face, neck, and chest area with a cotton swab. It’s not necessary to rinse off. Let the air evaporate it. The less rubbing that you do to the face will be the better.

More Beauty Tricks for Your Skin from the Kitchen Cupboard

Clove Oil Cleanser Combine equal amounts of clove oil (a natural astringent), chamomile (to maintain skin pigment), and eucalyptus (decongests the skin). Massage gently into the skin by making a circular motion with the tips of our fingers, and rinse.

Crisco Right from the can, Crisco is a big secret among beautiful women. Use it to remove makeup and as a highly effective moisturizer. Hospitals even use it to treat psoriasis and eczema. They are known to disguise it as cream “C”.

Wheat Germ Oil Available in health food store and some supermarkets, wheat germ oil is effective in keeping the skin elastic, and preventing and treating stretch marks. Pregnant women should definitely use it in the tummy and breast areas.

Sweet Almond Oil Available in supermarkets, almond oils is ideal for removing makeup, helping eyelashes grow, and as a moisturizer for extremely dry skin. It also soothes sunburned skin.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

New Functionality - Introducing Snap Shots

Hi! 
 
I just installed a nice little tool on this site called Snap Shots that enhances links with visual previews of the destination site, interactive excerpts of Wikipedia articles, MySpace profiles, IMDb profiles and Amazon products, display inline videos, RSS, MP3s, photos, stock charts and more.
Sometimes Snap Shots bring you the information you need, without your having to leave the site, while other times it lets you "look ahead," before deciding if you want to follow a link or not.

Should you decide this is not for you, just click the Options icon in the upper right corner of the Snap Shot and opt-out.


8 Secret Face Mask Recipes for Your Skin's Beauty


There are many face mask in the market, but here are some very natural face mask recipes that you can actually make it your own, and the effect are so great!

Mayonnaise Apply whole egg mayonnaise on your face (right from the jar) for about 20 minutes then rinse with cool water.

Peach & Brandy Mash up a peach (use ripe, canned, or frozen), and mix in a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse off.

Tomato Mask For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water (not hot).

Banana Mash Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in cups of their bras to make their breast perky.
Just make sure that you don’t add too much of honey, and that you use a sturdy bra.

Honey Mask Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

Milk Of Magnesia Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Gently pat face dry with fluffy towel.

Pepto Bismol This is a face mask particularly suited for those with sensitive skin. In the same way that this product coats the stomach, it gently caresses the face. Apply it straight from the bottle with a cotton swab. Allow it to dry and rinse with cool water. It’s as refreshing as a cool summer breeze.

Ultimate Cleansing Mask In a blender or food processor grind 1 cup of oatmeal to a powder. Add 3 drops of almond oil. ½ cup of milk and 1 egg white. Continue to blend together, and rinse after 20 minutes.


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