Monday, August 30, 2010

Natural Skin Care: Shea Butter



Shea Butter comes from the shea nuts. This tree grows in the savannas of central Africa many countries. The fruits are the size of walnuts. After harvest, the fruits are spread in the sun for a while, are removed from the foil and finally cold pressed. In this way we obtain the fatty substance called shea butter.

Shea acts giving greater protection to the skin against external aggressions and the sun's rays, so sunscreen is ideal. Softening and nourishing properties, active regeneration of the skin and is thought to prevent stretch marks.

Shea Butter can be applied to the skin and mucous membranes and eye area.
Well suited for dry skin, fat and skin hydrated and few that are very often peeled (peeling, dermatitis). It is also ideal as a lip balm.
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Friday, August 27, 2010

Your Period and Acne



The female cycle can be divided into three stages: menstruation or bleeding time, pre-ovulation and post ovulation. These are the most common changes in the skin at every stage:

Pre-ovulation: Ovulation occurs near the Fourteenth day of your menstrual cycle, which starts the day of your period. When bleeding ended estrogen increases which helps the skin is more healthy and beautiful.

Ovulation and menstruation. The skin starts to get fat and acne problems are increased in people prone to it.

Skin care according to your period
Being aware of hormonal changes in our body can take some precautions. Ovulation does not occur exactly on Day 14 in all women but if you look at your cycle you can see when your skin starts to change.

If you suffer from acne or pimples near or during menstruation, about week and a half after the period you can:

1 - Put more emphasis on cleaning your skin

2 - Use a cream or gel with benzoic acid (creams are common for acne) in the areas where you normally leave the shins. This is a light coat to prevent not wait to go there to avoid them. Avoid creams with more than 5% concentration to avoid irritating the skin.

Other changes during the cycle:
If you appear more hair on the face or body and your period is very irregular you may have a hormone-like disorder and need to see a doctor.

During the period, and a few days before the skin is more sensitive so we must avoid waxing.

Note: When the acne is severe and not relieved seeks help from a specialist.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Beauty Treatments at Home



Among the beauty treatments are routinely needed: Haircuts, hair styling, dyeing, shaved legs, underarms and eyebrows, manicures and pedicures, facials. Many can be done at home if they wish.

Haircuts
If you want to spend less on cuts is not wearing a formal style with defined angles, such as Bob. These courts require continuous cut. Long hair may require fewer cuts but requires more products but in general it is cheaper.

At home you can trim the bangs but you have to do it correctly. Do not try to cut your hair yourself. Read bangs and face types

Dyes
At home you can dye your hair if you change only one or two tones, three maximum. For more radical changes need to go to the hall and touch up the stain more frequently to avoid the nasty roots of another color.

The special tempt as highlights, highlights or streaks but can be done at home is preferable to leave to the professionals. Read paint my hair at home

Manicures & Pedicures
Both treatments can be homemade. Care must be taken not to use dirty instruments, and preferably not cut cuticles.

You can also save lengthening the period between treatments at home keeping them. This is accomplished by reapplying nail polish, filing and trimming nails and applying creams and scrubs to toe. Express manicure and pedicure Read

Facials
The facials are not required but are desirable and relaxing. Its frequency depends on your taste and budget. The basic facial can be done at home without any problem, of course is not as relaxing as the Spa. Read homemade facial

If you want to reduce the cost of living is preferable to have facials at home and let the spa for the specialized facial and microdermabrasion, photo-facial or deep peels.
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Monday, August 23, 2010

Your Skin and Your Zodiac Sign



According to those who believe in the horoscope our personality and some strengths and weaknesses of each sign may affect our beauty and skin care.

Skin care according to your star sign:

Aries
It is a sign of fire. Aries people have a healthy, beautiful skin takes on Aging. To maintain beautiful skin the Arian have to relax because its nature is constant movement and energy. Read Lindoroscopo Aries

Taurus
It is a sign of the earth. Taureans tend to have good skin and beautiful features. A healthy diet is important to Taurus but can eat all kinds of food. The energy of Taurus sometimes creates imbalance and therefore need to clear the mind. Read Lindoroscopo Taurus

Gemini
People of this sign have vitality in the skin that comes from his personality and mental energy. With so much energy Gemini need to avoid coffee and relax to maintain beautiful skin. Read Lindoroscopo Gemini

Cancer
The cancer tend to have expressive eyes and high cheek bones very attractive. Skin Cancer can be sensitive. Cancer needs to express to eliminate stress which may cause irritation or other skin problems. Read Lindoroscopo Cancer

Leo
Leo's skin is generally strong, but can suffer from the effects of the intensity of Leo and excess heat in your body. To control excess body heat must exercise and avoid foods with wine and species. Read Leo Lindoroscopo
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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Bleaching Unwanted Hair



The discoloration of hair is to eliminate or change the color of unwanted hair to make it less noticeable and to avoid shaving.

This technique can be used anywhere in the body, but is most often used where hair is thin as the arms, mustache and other facial areas. In Brazil it is used in the legs, but the effect can be interesting.

Most bleaching products are similar to those of hair bleach and peroxide and a powder used to activate it. Some women do it using hydrogen peroxide only.

Advantages of bleaching hair
1 - It's cheap
2 - Requires little time
3 - Almost no experience required

Disadvantages
1 - removes hair not only makes it less noticeable, but always felt to be close.
Places like the USA where the hairs are not accepted in any color.
2 - The used products can irritate the skin and if not used correctly cause discoloration on the skin.

How to make body hair bleaching
You buy a product for this function and follow the instructions. Generally they are: mix the product, apply it on clean skin in the desired areas. When the hair reaches the desired color is removed. The indications of time vary by product used.

Bleaching is recommended or not
If it is acceptable to have hair on where you live this can be an alternative but I like shaving, but shaving is preferable bothers you do. No less irritating to the skin, and is safer than waxing, but may be less painful.
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Friday, August 20, 2010

What is Rosacea?



Rosacea is a skin condition in which there is red, inflation, flakes, pores open and "zits pimples or pus-filled bumps on the inside. Some people develop oily skin.

Some people confuse it with adult acne, but are not the same and the treatments are different. The "mud" of rosacea should never be removed because it just causes more irritation.

Rosacea on the face. It begins as a red area or blush on the cheeks then spreads to the forehead, nose and chin. Dilated capillaries were noticeable on the sides of the nose.

If rosacea is left untreated the nose may get bigger in the end what is called rhinophyma and may affect the eyes. Rosacea can not be cured but can be controlled. Rosacea begins after age 30 and usually affects fair-skinned people.

It affects men and women, but men tend to worsen in the nose. The cause is unknown and probably genetic.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Old-Fashioned Beauty



The "rules" of beauty change over time because fashions change, and new discoveries in skin care.

Some rules of old-fashioned beauty:

Colors for your skin tone
There have been many theories about color in makeup and clothes and how to determine which fits you best. Some people can follow these theories, but the truth is that it is difficult to generalize and the best is to experiment with all the colors to discover that we have better.

100 brushed every night
When brushing you are distributing the scalp oils throughout the hair and this helps him stay healthy and shiny. In addition to the brush we are giving you a scalp massage which stimulates the follicles and helps keep hair healthy, but doing so 100 times a night is excessive, tedious and unnecessary.

Cold water in the face
According to them the go cold on his face helped to have better skin. The cold water closes the pores for a while and leaves a feeling of vitality in the skin, but can be irritating for some skin and cause broken capillaries. Not recommended for sensitive skin or prone to broken capillaries and in general the water while it is preferable to slightly warm.

Baby oil
The baby oil is mineral oil with fragrance. Mineral oil does not add nutrients to the skin but creates a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss and therefore qualifies it, but also clog pores and cause pimples and blackheads in people prone to it. One advantage is that allergy tested. It is ideal for very dry areas like heels, but it is preferable to avoid it in the face.

Blue shadows
The blue color in the shadows is back, is no longer synonymous with "living in the 70s" is also an example how the colors come and go in fashion.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Natural Treatments to Fight Stretch Marks


It is summer and clothing that are used to see a little more left of our skin. But sometimes in these areas, there are undesirable imperfections called stretch marks. These appear in all part of the abdomen, waist, chest and legs can be caused by several reasons:


* Pregnancy: During this period women experience many changes in your body and one of them is the stretching of the skin, causing stretch marks appear.
* Changes in weight: The abrupt change in weight, usually when it increases, there is stretching of the skin, causing lines to appear stretch marks.
* Growth: It is well known that sudden and rapid growth of adolescents produces streaks appear in several areas of the body.
* Use of medication containing cortisone: This component has a negative impact on our bodies making them appear stretch marks.
* Stress: This state in our body our cells do not oxygenate well, causing dry skin and facilitating the appearance of unwanted lines.

Generally to combat stretch marks go to professionals who perform various methods such as laser surgery, but there are natural methods that can help stretch marks disappear so unfriendly. These are based on the use of some fruits and vegetables:

* Grapes: This is a fruit that helps in the hydration of the skin, place the pulp of this fruit on the ridges for about 20 minutes and you will see big changes.
* Carrots: These vegetables contain large amounts of antioxidants, which allows for deeper hydration of the skin and slows the aging of it. Apástalas parboiled carrots until you get a paste, placing it in the area of stretch marks, leave for about 20 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

* Another recipe based on carrots, is to mix a grated raw carrot with 50 ml. almond milk, apply the cream to the affected area and wait for it to dry. Repeat the procedure daily until stretch marks are disappearing.
* Another product that can be used is so rich avocado, as it says in other countries. Mix half avocado with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 lemon. Apply the paste obtained in the area of stretch marks as you do circular movements, then rinse with water and ready. Repeat the process daily and you will see that the grooves are decreasing significantly.
* Olive oil is also considered an excellent natural moisturizer, so you can aplicártelo on the ridges and perform massage in a circular motion, you will notice big changes.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Oatmeal Properties for Skin Care


Oats are a cereal that has many properties that help us take care of our body. Help in all areas of our body from the digestive system, to skin care. Within some of the properties that this cereal provides are:


* The oat flakes are the property of absorbing the natural dirt and debris that accumulate in the pores.
* Reduces the hardness of the water because it is made to match.
* Avoid skin dehydration making moisturizing and emollient action on it.
* Helps soothe skin irritations, either from allergies or damage caused by burns, wounds and other brands.

That's why oats are used in many cosmetic products, but we will take some treatments for skin care, where oats is the protagonist:

* To clean the skin: Oatmeal helps reduce acne, pimples and blackheads. Mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with one teaspoon honey and 2 egg whites until you get a smooth paste. Spread the cream on the face and let it act for 30 minutes. After the Tiemo wash your face with warm water and see that the results are amazing.
* In case of burns: The oatmeal soothes the irritation and pain caused by exposure to heat, either the sun or fire or hot objects. All you have to do is apply oatmeal on the affected skin, either alone or mixed with aloe vera to reduce irritation.
* Peels homemade: Oatmeal is very good to remove dead cells and impurities that accumulate, usually in the face. Mix 2 tablespoons of rolled oats with two tablespoons milk or warm water form a paste. Spread the paste over entire face using circular motions, let it act for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water. In the case of the rest of the body, mix 1 / 2 cup rolled oats, with a half cup of sea salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil. Apply the paste cn the help of a glove and made a circular motion. After 10 minutes rinse the skin with a touch of hot and cold water, the results will be clean and smooth skin.
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Monday, August 16, 2010

Anti-Aging Treatments: Face and Body


The word anti-aging (anti-aging) is increasingly used by women. A creams that help us to keep our skin youthful appearance we have to add the benefit of anti-aging cosmetics and beauty treatments that we provide the specialized clinics.

Among the wide variety of anti-aging treatments available to us today, we find the most revolutionary that promise after a few sessions, look as if we were ten years younger. Know what they are.

Face: To refine the oval of the skin, reduce and block the appearance of wrinkles.

* Gentle Lift Global Volumetric or Recovery. Mesotherapy combines radiofrequency and / or botox, applied as needed to reposition the structure of the skin.
* Cell biostimulation. This treatment begins with a small blood sample, after which they isolate the growth factors from platelets, and micro-injections are given in the areas to be treated.

Body: To wear a strong and slender figure.

* SCB cell regeneration. With a modeler often get a cleaning of the extracellular space, benefiting the regeneration of collagen and elastin.


Although many people still struggling to acquire the habit of consuming oral cosmetics, it is important to know that in order to assess the key impact is on the record at the time to follow a specific tratamientoi. Of course you should choose products that have health checks and approvals required. Among the most recommended capsules and tablets are:

* Cutaneous Straightener Innovage Phergal Laboratories. Antioxidants bioasimilables for a smooth appearance of facial skin.
* Anti-Aging Inneova. It provides a concentrated nutritional density and skin tone.
* Advance Arkobel Arkopharma. For greater brightness of the roster. Contains soy extract, rice bran and vitamin E.
* Atirides Oenobiol Q10. Crease with increases the capacity for regeneration and repair of the epidermis.
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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Tips Against Oily Skin Before Using Makeup


The oily skin is difficult to disguise, because, however much you try to hide the radiance of your skin after a while appears as shiny as a mirror, this may be due to inadequate moisturizing methods you use. One of the advantages of having this type of skin that shows no signs of aging quickly as with other types of skin, one disadvantage is that oily skin is more likely to fill the face of pimples and blackheads in its Most are difficult to hide.


The biggest challenge for the makeup in this skin type is to be the most appropriate and does not cease to be natural, it is necessary to treat the skin before using makeup, for it is elementary to apply an astringent and tonic after a day cream light and fluid for combination skin, it's good to moisturize the skin regularly. If we are to use an alpha-hydroxy cream as a treatment for this problem, it is advisable to use sun protection because the skin is more exposed and sensitive to sunlight.

The transparent loose powder makeup are best suited for oily skin because they have a longer duration and favor the appearance of makeup matte background with giving more shade without the need for over-the product, thus face will look more natural. And if fat comes back over the makeup, it is preferable to use anti-glare wipes. You can also use masks you can make at home: an egg white mixed with a little sifted clay, this is applied to a clean face and let it dry completely. Then you should remove it with warm water after cleaning the face with wet cotton, and your face will look much cooler.

The perfect makeup for this skin type should contain the product not contain much oil as this will help brighten the skin and is not at all desirable, it is not OK to use makeup that contains alcohol because it tends to remove natural skin oil causing them to produce more.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Caring for Combination Skin or Normal


The mixed or normal skin is characterized by uniting in the face two types of skin: dry or normal on cheeks and sides, and fat in the "T" (forehead, nose and chin).

Despite being the type of skin that need less care, we must not stop paying attention. This type of skin needs a ritual purification and impeccably clean twice a day so that the pores are clean and can breathe normally.

If your skin is part of this group, we recommend using specific creams for normal skin and, occasionally, combined with products for oily skin, especially at night. Note that the essential oils of lavender, ylang-ylang and those with purifying properties, are most suitable.

In regard to makeup or normal combination skin, you must use oil-free texture (oil-free), because they provide a very natural finish. All you have to take care of throughout the day with powders is to eliminate the possible appearance of brightness on the chin and forehead, which gives a very unpleasant oily skin, also at the tip of the nose and nasolabial fold.

One of the problems that may have combination skin is the appearance of acne called late. Usually, this word is associated with adolescence, but may extend into adulthood. In the case of one in ten women have acne after 30 years. If this is your case a prescribed treatment by a dermatologist and the use of oil-free cosmetics will be the most appropriate

Not only must take care of your skin on the outside, also inside, eating foods high in antioxidants. Some of the most necessary are the beta-carotene, which are in green leafy vegetables (spinach) and orange and red (pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes). Vitamin C (oranges, lemons, tangerines, peppers, etc..) Fatty acids omega 3 and 6, and protein (fish, meat and eggs) are also very necessary for the good condition of the dermis.
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Friday, August 13, 2010

Top Tips to Prevent Acne


Nothing worse than an outbreak of acne. These unexpected profusion of pimples have a bad knack of always appear to be an important day about where we want to look perfect and ruin our makeup and our confidence. There are several factors involved with the appearance of acne, some are not controllable, but another self, and here we explain what to do to avoid them.

Wash your makeup brushes. It may seem simple, but we often forget it. However, every day our brushes come in direct contact with skin, and if not perfectly clean, can deposit dirt on your face and cause or worsen acne. Note on your calendar and make a general cleaning of brushes at least once every month.

Use ice. When it is just a pimple alone, you can use ice. When you feel it's about an annoying salirte granite, ice on the area to prevent poke your head and ruin whatever you have in mind to do the next day.


Drink lots of water. This is very beneficial for the whole body, especially the skin, because it increases blood circulation and removes toxins that can affect directly the face. From time to time, immersed in your bottle lemon wedges to detoxify your body as possible.

Do not touch your face. It is a temptation hard to resist, but there is little benefit squeeze pimples at home, only worsens the general condition of the skin and can leave scars that are then difficult to remove.


Seek professional help. If it is a recurring problem and can not find remedy for your acne, go see a dermatologist. They often do not attend for the cost of the consultation, but well worth the expenditure, especially because you could get to spend more trying and testing products when perhaps you need a specialized product.
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Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Basic Steps to Caring Your Skin in Summer


Summer is, for better and for worse, the season where more skin is exposed. This means that the time to care for her more than ever to see you so young and beautiful as you want. There are four basic steps to pamper your dermis during these hot months and look regal at any time.

Exfoliate is the first step. The dead cells that accumulate on the skin create a range of problems, and subtract your skin gently. Get an exfoliant that is not too hard on your skin and use it once a week during the shower. Do the same with your face and see the difference in the brightness of your piel.

Moisturizing is the second step. It is what lets your skin look smoother with a satin finish. Not having enough hydrated skin makes the skin from drying. Your skin feels tight, itchy and produces a general feeling of discomfort. Apply your favorite moisturizer to leave the bathroom and even more after you exfoliate.

The third step has to do with the vitamins you consume. More often than we think, the beauty comes from inside out. The best way to get the nutrients you need is to have a balanced diet, but as this is not always possible, it's good to opt for a multivitamin to supplement your normal diet.

Stopping the aging of the skin is the fourth. The most important step step you should take into account this summer is related to skin care. Maybe you already knew, but anyway you may remember: The sun damage is the main factor responsible for premature aging. For today and for the future avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, and never leave the street without ever having put on the face protector.
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Beauty Tips for Your Air Travel


Living in a globalized world has led to increasingly more regular trips involving long haul. Many hours of flight and the subsequent jet-lag, cause we get to our destination tired, which is evident in our physical state.

On vacation is essential to look great from day one, that is why we have developed a list of the basic tips disfrtutar your trip from the start, taking care of your body inside and out, take note.


* First you hydrated. The dry air of the plane can dehydrate skin. Apply a good moisturizer and use a thermal water (like oats), format your trip you can take hand luggage (do not forget the transparent bag for these essential beauty products).
* Stay in shape. Before boarding a walk, and during the flight arise from time to time to stretch your arms. If this is a very long flight, do leg exercises in the journals detailing the aircraft. After landing a walk light, and upon arrival put your feet up. With these tips will improve circulation and avoid the bloated feeling after the flight.
* Be very careful what you eat. Before flying do not take heavy meals, and during the flight moderates (or avoid) the intake of alcohol, coffee and tea. Carry a water bottle and some snack (such as energy bars).
* Always choose loose fitting comfortable clothes, but without losing style. Put on your socks baggage, in order decalzarte, and a wide scarf of soft cotton or cashmere, to not be cold and avoid possible because cold air conditioning.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

How to Tan Without The Sun?


Times have changed and tan skin and is not recommended due to ultraviolet radiation. However, if we are to go to a wedding or going to the beach, we do not come as oil pan, so the best approach is to have a tanning without damage by the sun.

To achieve this, the market there are various systems and products that we offer this benefit without risk. These include the application of DHA, a substance from sugar cane produces a reaction in the outer layer of the skin, pigmented for up to 10 days depending on the type of activity that make the person. Of course, this process does not stain the skin and the results are almost instantly.


Another of the details of this technique is that it only takes five minutes and is applied by a specialist, so you can define what tone you prefer tanning. Keep in mind that this system will be applied now and tanning the skin to reach the 24 hours, where it defines the actual color of the tan.

If you are realizarte this treatment, you should consider waiting for a 7 hours on average to bathe or apply makeup, especially non-fulfillment peelings.

Another way to get a natural tan without going to these events, special makeup is applied as mineral bronzing powder, and these must pass with a big brush for the areas most exposed to the sun such as the forehead, nose, chin, cheeks, neck and décolleté. If you go aa attend a party, we recommend that you apply it on their shoulders, arms and legs, where the look.

You can also opt for creams that give you the color, just do not look as natural as powders. The beauty of these products is that you can withdraw back to the house with a bath and ready.
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Monday, August 9, 2010

How to Protect from The Sun When Summer Arrives


It's summertime, so it's time to be seduced by the sun, heat and the sea breeze. But to fully enjoy the happiest season of the year, we should take all necessary precautions against the harmful effects of sunlight on our skin.


If you are sunbathing and you face a cloudy day, do not let your guard down, because the sun is able to pass it and can even act as a magnifying glass.

Another important point to consider is the location of the world where you are, because the sun's rays do not fall in Europe as in the Caribbean, so if you decide on a tropical destination or live in it, you protect more, the same way if you're at high altitude or in a very white sand beach and crystal clear water.

Finally, analyze your skin if you notice the stains on the hands and neck, increases the sun protection factor that you were using and consult a dermatologist.

Our eyes may be affected by sunlight. Protect them with good sunglasses that will prevent glare while protecting your eyes from blemishes and premature aging.

About sunscreens, we know that the chemical filters act scattering and reflecting light from reaching the skin, while the physical is absorbed.

However, factors such as time, altitude, clouds or even be surrounded by surfaces such as sand, water or glass buildings, affecting the ability of sunscreen to defend yourself from the sun, why not others have varying degrees SPF to protect according to the occasion. Although always passionat is better to start the first exposure to the sun using a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) medium or medium-high heat.
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Sunday, August 8, 2010

How to Protect Your Skin When You Exercise


The skin, our outer coating, is subjected to all kinds of attacks from the air, dust, or the makeup they use.

Exercise is usually beneficial to our skin, reduce stress levels also affect this organ, but there are some tips to protect it during the game.

The main skin problems that we face when we exercise are in contact with the sun, due to several reasons, the appearance of grain in some parts of the face and body. To avoid and minimize these risks are practices that continue in our daily routine.

  • There are several types of sunscreen. In gel or cream are greasy to varying degrees, quevaya choose one according to your skin type.
  • The protection factor is 15 or higher on your block.
  • The lotion should protect against UVA and UVB rays. The type B are those who burn the skin, while the A are related to skin cancer.
  • The protection lasts only a few hours, try to Apply sunscreen several times a day. If you exercise outdoors, apply a layer on your skin 20 minutes before exercise.
  • You must wear sunscreen even days where you do little sun or is cloudy, the rays are able to harm even if not directly.
  • The synthetic fibers of exercise clothes may cause irritation or pimples on your skin. Similarly caps or headbands can cause the appearance of the same in the areas of the face. Always prefer cotton garments for exercising.
  • If you wear makeup, try to take it off before exercising.
  • Wash your hands before you start your sport session and try not to touch your face while you exercise. Contact with your fingers can cause the appearance of pimples on the skin.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

How to Control Excess Fat of Your Skin?




To care for your skin and control excess fat you should also do it from within, by controlling your diet. It is recommended to include in our daily diet Omega 3, which is good for all skin types, but especially for fats, because it regulates sebum (soya, oily fish, wheat germ, etc).

They are also ideal zinc-rich foods (celery, cereals, seafood, chicken, asparagus) should be avoided as far as possible the consumption of fatty animal foods and opt for vegetables, fruits and tea cleansing to remove toxins.

As for makeup products oily skin benefit more compact textured foam or powder, and the finish is velvety and shiny. Grains and any imperfections are camouflaged with concealer mineral compound, allowing the skin to breathe.
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Friday, August 6, 2010

Internal and External Care for Oily Skin




Within the classification of skin types, which have the biggest flaws is the oily skin. Currently, 54% of women between 25 and 58 years who have this skin type manifests some kind of problem, because these skins are very sensitive.

That is why they appear the dreaded "granite", experts recommend exfoliating treatments, for example, salicylic acid, because they are useful not only to stop acne, but also to increase the regeneration of epidermal cells.

In this type of skin cleansing is vital. This should be very soft to easily reconstruct your hydrolipid (natural protective layer of skin). If cleaning is very aggressive, their reaction will be that of a sebum production much faster. Products containing clay, for example, are very suitable, because they absorb the fat and normalize sebum production.

Among the products selected for this skin type, we find: SOS Biopur Biotherm Normalizer, which avoids the appearance of acne, with its formula based on pure thermal plankton and zinc.

Sanoflore, bio-cleanser, essential oil, cleans without altering the pH, Pure Active, Garnier, roll-on antigranos with soothing ice effect, contains 2% salicylic acid and Peau de Oenobiol Purifiant is a nutritional supplement high purifying power that fights blemishes.
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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Tips for Glowing Your Skin




The sun, air pollution ... There are so many factors that affect our skin and our hair, it is sometimes difficult to keep these focal points of our beauty in the best condition.

There are some basic tips that we must respect and try to follow to achieve improvements in our overall appearance. The face and hair are two of the most important aspects of ourselves healthy and beautiful.

If you want to shine, it takes more water and less coffee. The coffee is perfect for the mornings, but we must limit your intake, because we also dehydrated. Especially in the summer, when skin needs more hydration, it is important to consume enough water. If you take this much more complicated natural water, opt for iced tea or flavored water.

Exfoliate your skin often. As the largest organ in the body can not believe how many dead cells accumulate. To remove and recover the smoothness, it is necessary to exfoliate face and body. For a homemade recipe, go for honey and sugar at the time of the shower, revive your skin. It should exfoliate once a week.

To prevent damage to your legs, change your razor often. After three or four uses, the leaves no longer cut as well, which forces you to put more pressure on the rake and cause cuts. For best use shaving cream, no soap, and do it at the end of the shower to give time for your hair has been softened.

The glowing skin is one of the objectives desired by women and to achieve this is to sweat, literally. Sweating gives skin its brightness and choose to do physical activity you prefer. It can be dancing, walking or riding a bike. Burn calories and improve your skin's appearance
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Basic Care for Your Skin Type



Each skin type has specific needs and requires a specific care, which is why before a product decantarte need to know how it is. Only then choosing the right components the right thing.
  • If the notes without brightness and tight, these are signs that your dermis has a shortage of water and lipids, ie dealing with dry skin.
  • The large pores have oily skin and fewer wrinkles. They are often irritable, but this time by excess sebum.
  • The shiny forehead, nose and chin are typical of mixed skin, which also has dry cheeks.
The skin is the largest organ in the body and a barrier that protects us from external agents. But if we alter its structure, can weaken and fail to perform these functions. Avoid it by choosing the best care you feel your skin type.

Dry Skin

Morning and evening, apply on the face and neck and protective moisturizer with nutritive actives such as vegetable oils (evening primrose oil or wheat germ).

You should clean it with very soft products such as oils Cleansers and detergents, synthetic and mineral waters, in addition to using non-alcoholic tonic. If the skin is extremely dry, use an oil bath or shower and then applied by the body with Body Butter.

Oily Skin

Cosmetics with gels or creams, oil-free assets and antiseptics sebo. Cleaners to water (gels and foams) are best suited and can use up to twice a day. Purifying respirators used to prevent dead skin cells and sebum clogging the pores.

Mixed

Use products for oily skin in the central area of the face, while in the care applies cheeks dry skin.

Sensitive

The objective in this type of skin is to protect and soothe the skin reaction. Therefore, in the morning and evening use products with ingredients and soothing repair.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

The Vitamins that Our Skin Needs




The vitamins in cosmetics provide antioxidant skin to stay young longer. Among all these we can mention a quintet that especially protects skin cells.

Therefore we recommend you look out for good in the composition of the creams you think acquiring, taking into account, for example, that vitamins A, C and E, when acting together enhance further its individual antioxidant effect.


The vitamins in cosmetics may be of plant, animal or synthetic. The latter have identical properties and chemical structure as natural.

New technologies have allowed encapsulate vitamins in tiny spheres, so that are released gradually in order to provide continuous protection. Know what are the five star vitamins, care of our skin.

  • Vitamin A: you can find in the description of the ingredients in your creams under the name of "retinol". Stimulates skin cells and is an excellent restoration of fabrics.
  • Vitamin C is essential in the synthesis of collagen, the protein is essential for the function of skin firmness. Being a great antioxidant, enhances the action of the skin's protective barrier. It also provides a light and healthy tone.
  • Vitamin D plays a key role in slowing down skin aging, as it stimulates cell renewal. It also has anti-inflammatory effect and protect against the effects of the sun. This comprehensive vitamin, also regulates sebum production.
  • Vitamin E: is also known by the name "tocopherol". It is the ultimate anti-aging vitamin, because it acts as an antioxidant protecting the skin from free radicals. Increases blood flow, improving the elasticity of the skin, while moisturizing and protects against solar radiation.
  • Vitamin K: ideal for use around the eyes, because it attenuates bags and dark circles due to its broad protective action and strengthens the capillary walls.
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Monday, August 2, 2010

Tips to Combat Dry Skin


 The skin, both for men and women, is an important factor for the appearance and look good everyday, and therefore must take into account factors that contribute to their health and conservation

If your skin feel rough, often inflamed and irritated easily, and dehydration bother you much of your face, it is important to know that you have dry skin, and you know some of our tips to treat and give better care.
  • Avoid using gels or lotions on your face will be of vital importance, as this will reduce the entry of alcohol in his face, which in itself is an aggressive substance for the body.
  • We must not forget that the face is dry gently, pat, not rub the towel roughly.
  • Very Important: Never wash your face with soap, glycerin or germicidal, since any of these products remove the natural lipids.
  • The most recommended soap for this skin type are those without detergents or oats because of their nutritional characteristics.
  • The use of moisturizer should be as strict as the daily bath at least twice a day and give preference to those lotions with collagen.
  • In addition to cosmetics, we recommend a strict diet rich in vitamins A, C and E.
  • Homemade masks for the face are a valid alternative, recommended and quick, which can include among the methods to improve the unpleasant sensation of irritation.
All of these tips will boost collagen production and to be taken religiously, will fundamentally change the status of your skin. Make the decision to see much better and tell us what results you get.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010

How to Solve The Problems of Dry Skin Tightening


A dry skin has a dull and lifeless appearance that favors the appearance of wrinkles.

This dehydration can have different origins, for example, spend long hours in an enclosed heated / air conditioning and little water to drink during the day (less than three vessels).

With age is likely to see a body's inability to retain water, resulting in the loss of properties of the skin, becoming increasingly dry and less elastic.

In addition, the sweat gland function slows, which thins the skin and our skin becomes tight.

To combat this problem solved and treatment need nutritious ingredients such as shea butter or avocado oil to ensure smoother. And as night time is regenerating, we recommend that as part of your treatment at night, I apply a cream creamy texture to provide increased hydration.

As a bonus includes a serum-filler repair or direct action on the wrinkle, which contain collagen or hyaluronic acid.

In the skin care of the skin, as I have said on previous occasions, food plays a major role. Alcohol promotes dehydration as well as a high-fat diet.

Oils are highly recommended for first cold pressing of seeds or nuts (sesame, sunflower, rice, olive, etc) because they nourish the skin deep. Essential fatty acids found in oily fish and nuts are the best.

As for makeup, dry skin need to be very moisturizing bases and contain vitamin E. The smooth and creamy textures are ideal as they provide a satin finish that gives a skin look and feel juicy. It is also important to verify that your make-up products, particularly those components, assets and mineral pigments, non-drying skin.
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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Combat Dark Circles with Nutritional Care


One of the things that create more problems in women, is undoubtedly the topic of dark circles, those heavy marks that leaves us the time and that are not nothing but a sign that something is wrong with yourself.

Circles under the eyes is a very clear sign that you are not having a good time in your life, since they occur mainly because of outdated, lack of sleep, daily weeping or other negative factors.

To say that there are ways to reduce dark circles is not new, it has always been known that there are ways to counteract, but something that itself is quite new is the use of nutritional care to address this problem.

The term nutritional care refers to all those beauty products that are consumed orally and are effective through the bloodstream. According to several experts, is a very good way to end such problems without exposing the epidermis (top layer of skin).

One of the newest methods is called Oenobiol Regard that act directly on the area of dark circles and contain substances called bioflavonoids, grape, along with blueberries, help in the process of detoxification and Redoubt dark tonality of the area under the eyes on the bags are produced.

As an aid to be able to combat these terrible dark circles, there is a chance to increase your daily fluid intake and start eating more diuretics such as pineapple, watermelon, grapes and all the variety that includes fresh fruits.

Another suggestion is that we can share about the consumption of salt, which will be important to avoid the dark tone of dark circles and as additional information that you have no such probelmas we tell you that it is better to sleep on your back.
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Friday, July 30, 2010

Fighting Wrinkles with Antioxidant Nutrients


The style of life we often gives us a lot of stress and fatigue, causing our cells do not regenerate correctly.

These daily activities are slowly draining our health and our ability to go cracking cell regeneration, causing wrinkles in the skin, so it is necessary the intake of antioxidants and vitamins that help us to improve our balance.

During the past decade, scientific studies identified the importance of certain foods rich in antioxidants, such as carrots that have an element called beta-carotene.

This stimulates the skin pigment to protect itself from the rays of the sun, the skin infections and ulcers, in addition to the regenerative properties for the view that it possesses. This should be eaten in salads extracts and five times a week.

Another source of antioxidants is the most important grain oats, which contains a large amount of vitamin D, used to combat deep wrinkles of the skin, especially in the corners of the mouth and forehead, and elevate our mood.

Its consumption refers to an average of three times per week in a boiling, especially at breakfast and when you're hungry at night.

Drinking red wine is one of the secrets that provides significant amounts of antioxidants called polyphenols. They help to regenerate skin if consumed three times a week, after lunch and dinner. Just one cup at a time.

Also drinking chamomile tea loaded fasting helps to cleanse the skin of blemishes and helps in better digestion of food.

Other foods that contain a great source of antioxidants are the fish and almonds, both rich sources of fat sanitary facilities that provide firmness to the skin. It is also important to consume an average of six small servings of vegetables and fruits daily
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Homemade Recipes for Eye Care


If you say that the look is the mirror of the soul and we had better take good care of this area of the face, and to do nothing better than natural recipes.

This creams and masks made with ingredients from the refrigerator can fight puffy eyes, dark circles or just give a break to this body that works for us during the day.

It is known to work wonders for inflammation cucumber eyes, but when combined with green tea, you can have double effect. It's pretty simple.

First make green tea, let it soak and let it cool. Meanwhile, you can go cut the cucumber into slices and when ready you put into the tea pot. Then, the fridge to cool for the final place the soaked slices on the eyes for about 10 minutes.

To activate the circulation in the eye area will need this recipe for sour cream and parsley. You will require two teaspoons of sour cream, 1 teaspoon fresh parsley and cut into two square gauze.

Cut the parsley finely and mix with the cream. Leave the mixture a couple of seconds on each gauze and form them into a pillow. Place a small pillow on each eye and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

A good mask to hydrate arises from the combination avocado and almond oil. You will need 5 drops of almond and 3 slices of avocado. Mash the avocado and mix with oil, the resulting product is applied around the eyes. After 5 minutes remove with cold water.

Among the tips on caring for your eyes, it is important to do the minimum to irritate them. Have a special cream for your care, do not rub the area and takes a lot of water. If you're working all day on a screen, try closing your eyes and rest about every hour. The best thing you can do to your eyes is to have a good night's rest.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Eye Contour Care


The eye area is an area of particular sensitivity. In this area the skin is five times thinner than the rest and is subjected to a constant activity: smiles, winks, etc.

Therefore, it is not surprising that in that part more apparent effects of stress, fatigue, sleep deprivation, and of course, the passage of time.

The skin around the eyes is very thin, it hydrolipidic film is low, so the water evaporation is high.

In addition, this area is located a high percentage of mast cells, which are the cells responsible for allergic reactions explosive, which explains why the frequency of reactions or intolerance in the eye area.

The consequence of these factors is the early appearance of wrinkles and expression lines with the addition of bags and dark circles that takes the brilliance of your eyes and smile.

Many women do not use specific products for this area and are limited to extending the anti-wrinkle cream. The sebaceous glands of the face of this region are less active, and therefore need the eye contour creams formulated with moisturizers that include less potent and potentially irritating active ingredients. As prevention is better, these should be used from 25 to 30 years.

Morning inflammation of the eyelids is caused by an accumulation of lymph in the subcutaneous region and typically disappears gradually during the day. Various different bags or permanent swelling of the lower eyelid, usually hereditary and are caused by fat deposits in that area.

One of the most effective treatments to improve lymphatic drainage bags is engaged in specialized centers, beauty, cosmetic products are only effective if the bags are light. The bags tend to increase with age, because the skin relaxes and falls, in this moment, only cosmetic surgery (Blepharoplasty) can eliminate them.

The rings are not directly associated with skin aging. The temporary appear later in the day and are due to vascular congestion. In contrast, permanent dark circles are from a skin hyperpigmentation and / or lazy microccirculación, and also tend to be hereditary.

Fatigue, stress, alcohol abuse and snuff the accent. The birth is very difficult to remove, but that the correction becomes a great ally to mitigate them.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

How to have Beautiful Nails?


Sean of the hands or toes, nails are one of the parts of our body more difficult to maintain. They break, they refuse to grow up, step-out to the sides, stain, and yet it is very important to look after them well, because they are a fundamental element of our appearance.

More now in summer there are thousands of colors of glazes to try, and our nails will be exposed to climate variability and severity of the beach. In the Web of beauty are a few tips to keep your nails beautiful and resolve common problems.
 
Smart advice:
  • Protect your hands from the water that can dry and cracked. Use soft gloves to perform the tasks of housework, especially washing the dishes. Between turns uses gloves and let the inside dry to avoid germs caused by moisture.
  • Apply moisturizer on your nails and around them after each exposure to water.
  • Take care to wash your hands with soap and then put cream and all the wounds that are made around the nails can become infected.
  • When you go to do some activity that could damage your nails, how to fix something around the house or gardening, wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • If your nails tend to break, better keep it short. Anyway, it's the trend now, short and square, and give you the option to see smart and try different colors.
  • When you go to shape them with the file, try to iron out the nails in one direction. The coming and going with the file too hard can cause you to break your nails or cracking.
  • There are special creams to moisturize nails, in addition to the creams. Use it especially before you make the manicure at home, this will help the nails are cut and grab easier way without much difficulty.
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Guidelines for Perfect Feet


Winter is over in Europe and around the northern hemisphere, leaving free passage to spring. Therefore, before starting to show publicly our feet, we must make a moisturizing and beautifying treatment that we so ready for spring.

However, sometimes we do not have the budget to go to a beauty salon to let us perfect feet, so we introduce some basic guidelines so you can realize yourself the same treatment at home.

The first thing you must meet to make a pedicure is to have a sink, warm water, salts and bubble bath for the feet, exfoliating cream, a soothing gel, a cardboard nail file, foot file, cuticle remover , a nail clipper, a towel, cotton and a set of glazes.

It seems that the list is long, but if you stop to analyze, most of these elements can have at home and use them many times saving you lots of money.

As a first step, put warm water in the sink and add a few drops of bubble bath or foot salts. Once rinsed, sécatelos with the towel and proceeded to trim the excesses of nail or rounded edges to avoid getting hurt when walking.

Then, remove the thick layer of skin off your feet with the file, do it gently so as not to cause harm, particularly in the skin of the edges of the fingers. After filing your streets, you can place the cream and then a relaxing exfoliating foot cream.

Next, place a bit of cuticle remover and let it act immediately proceed to remove an orange stick. Then apply a moisturizer and massage until absorbed, from the toes to your ankles when you're finished, continue Apply yourself a base and then nail polish to help, between the toes with cotton until dry and ready.
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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Best Cleaner for Your Skin Type


Know what type of cleaner you should use according to your skin type:

  • For dry skin: this is usually tight and is prone to flaking and wrinkling. We recommend the use of cleansing milk.
  • For oily skin: large, open pores present. Ideally are soaps and gels.
  • For sensitive skin: This tends to flush easily. When cleaning this type of skin you have to be careful not to remove fat and not alter the barrier hydro. Individualize treatment is recommended, as each case is very particular.
To make a perfect cleaning it is recommended twice daily, once in the morning and at night, as part of the daily routine. It is advisable to follow these basic steps with the right product for each case.
  • Tone: We recommend applying a toner to close pores and soothe the skin.
  • Moisturize: Apply moisturizer with sunscreen during the day, or night. Do not forget the eye area, neck and chest.

When there is change in the structures of the epidermis and the skin has a lot of keratin (dead cells accumulate on the surface), it is advisable to be a chemical peel.

The treatment involves applying a chemical solution assets that allow a controlled manner to eliminate a particular layer of the skin, thereby stimulating cell renewal. The results are very satisfactory and the skin looks much healthier.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

How to Preserve A Perfect Complexion?


All the beauty experts agree the same advice: "If you want to keep youth and beauty of your face, you must meet the daily rule No. 1: a good cleaning and toning the skin, and do it with the right products according to your skin type. "

We know that the make-up, the sun, pollution, snuff, etc., Are elements that abuse and foul our skin. It is therefore essential perfect facial cleansing to remove this waste of skin and restores a healthy look.

Although soap and water are cleaner par excellence, in regard to the face, different skin types requires the use of specific products that fulfill their role in the care of every complexion.
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Friday, July 23, 2010

Brushes for Your Hair Type


Maintaining beautiful hair involves more than washing with a good shampoo, apply a good reconditioning and use a good fixative. It also requires a good brushing daily to allow us to renew the hair fiber and activate blood circulation to the scalp, if we add to that a good diet, apparently everything is solved.

However, we often ignore our hair type also has to choose the appropriate brush, otherwise just abused him when combing.

A new feature to help reduce static electricity in hair brush is the Braun Satin Hair, which through the battery delivers a steady flow of ions that provide instant shine and softness to the hair. It is ideal for all types of yarn.

Holders with body hair, can use the Large Round Styling Brush Marlies Möller, allowing the tip shape and smooth hair with a professional finish.

For curly hair or wet, the Curl Comb Möller, is a specific solution. Its wooden base prevents reduces the production of static electricity in your hair.



The abundant hair prone to dandruff brush should be used to stimulate the scalp and help remove the remains of dandruff, as the New Classic Hair.


After an outing, it is important to brush your hair and remove residues of fixatives, the Allround Essential Brush, Brush Möller is indicated.

Having fine hair is not a problem when you brush with this brush Sephora, hair made of boar and nylon spikes that have a glow effect on hair.

Besides using the appropriate brush, we must remember combing dry, then wet strands are lost, when wet, the hair tends to detach easily so it is preferable to comb with a large tooth comb or your fingers in your default.

If your hair is wavy or looped, use a large tooth comb or combs to order. Conversely, if your hair is straight, use a tooth comb to remove the knots together your hair.

In all cases, try to make an effort to buy combs made from wood, as they do not produce static electricity than plastic, thus preventing the hair will cause breakage hedgehog or you fluffy.
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Importance of Cleaning Makeup


Having a beautiful skin is a dream for all girls, however, requires a record to get that many times we set aside because of the weakness and fatigue.

We often believe that only with the application of creams enough to combat aging, but the truth is that if only we did strictly up removing the steps of the face, at night and morning, we would achieve really keep a smooth complexion and healthy.

And most of wrinkles and blemishes due to pimples form because the cells are obscured by dust, skin oil and makeup we wear daily.

If above does not withdraw the makeup every day, you can not expect your skin look smooth and radiant. Hence the importance to make a custom face cleaned properly.

Remember that all anti-wrinkle creams work on a clean skin and if you have not prepared your skin, do not ever get the desired results because the assets of the same can not enter the layers of the skin.

One very important for the care of the face is to use the right solutions for cleaning tonic as foams and lotions to remove any makeup.

It is very important for the implementation of the tonic lotion you use a proper cotton that allows you to gently remove the traces of makeup and once the skin clean, you can apply nourishing creams or moisturizers.

To this we must add the proper rest and food, as a body that rests not let your cells to regenerate properly, and the same goes when we do not feed properly.

If you want to achieve a beautiful complexion, the recommendation is to drink lots of water, eat vegetables and fruits best daily physical activity and carefully follow your regular cleaning routine.
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