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Makeup Removal (For Dummies)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:47:31 +0000

As you all should know, removing your makeup before going to bed is very important to maintain healthy, beautiful skin. Leaving makeup on overnight can clog your pores and lead to acne breakouts and other terrible things like that. Not only that…it feels gross!

Check out the following video that reaffirms the fact that makeup removal is super duper important for your skin (and general well-being). It’s also kind of funny!

Watch to the end to see a funny outtake that occurred as a result of an earthquake happening in California while the video was being filmed!

If you’d like to see more from this charming young lady, check out her YouTube channel: JLovesMac1. She also has a blog.

Summer 2010 – Take Care of Your Skin!

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:02:36 +0000

Summer is only a few days away, so we thought we’d take the time to remind you to be nice to your skin this summer! The same old rules still apply, so check out last year’s summer skin care tips if you need a refresher.

Summertime is all about fun in the sun, which is great, but make sure you are always protected. We cannot reiterate enough how the sun is the #1 culprit in skin damage and the onset of aging signs! Us old folks (maybe I exaggerate…a little) are more than happy to spend an afternoon lecturing you about the dangers of the sun and how we wish we would have taken better care of our skin when we were younger!

In case you can’t be bothered to click the link to the old article, for the sake of being thorough, here are the cliff-notes:

Use sunblock! Always!
Exfoliate.
If you use a self-tanner, alternate with a moisturizer.
Moisturize!

I know it sounds like a broken record around here, what with all the talk of moisturizers and sunscreen. But a broken record is better than old wrinkly skin. Yes? Thought so!

Have fun and be safe out there!

How to Look Younger with Make-Up

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:09:42 +0000

Since we’ve been on a video posting kick lately, here is another one! The following video, brought to you by “fuzkittie”, goes into detail about how to apply make-up in such a way that will accentuate your youthful features and actually make you look younger! Enjoy.

Of course, this technique should be used on top of your normal skin care routine. You have one of those, right? If not, we’ll break it down for you:

Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun
Moisturize
Moisturize!!!

Got that? Good!

How to Make an Anti-Aging Smoothie

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:39:54 +0000

It’s no big secret that your diet plays a huge role in how your body ages. Naturally, you probably want your diet to include the best possible variety of foods to not only help keep you looking young, but also to prolong your life! Check out the following video, featuring performance lifestyle coach, Eddie Enriquez:

Video: How to Apply Moisturizer

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:47:55 +0000

By now, you should already know that regularly using a quality moisturizer is imperative in your battle against signs of aging. The best thing you can do is get into a routine of applying moisturizer daily. To further demonstrate, check out the following video!

Home Wrinkle Remedies

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:42:02 +0000

The passage of time, poor nutrition, improper care of the skin and environmental conditions have effects on the skin causing it to become increasingly dry, thinner, less durable and prone to wrinkles.

Although sometimes frown lines or wrinkles appear prematurely as a result of our habitual and unconscious movements as a frown, laugh or squint.

One way to check whether we make these movements is to keep a mirror near the phone to verify these expressions and get a chance to practice the relaxation of tense muscles.

Some Home Remedies:

Wrinkle Remedy # 1: Mix yeast with water, wheat germ oil or yogurt and then spread the paste over the lines and wrinkles gently pat. Allow to dry before rinsing. This mix increases the production of collagen and help smooth out wrinkles.

Wrinkle Remedy # 2: Spread castor oil on the sensitive area around the eyes to combat the famous chicken feet.

Wrinkle Remedy # 3: gently massage every day on wrinkles cocoa butter or avocado oil.

Wrinkle Remedy # 4: Spread a layer of beaten egg white to fill wrinkles, and then let them dry thoroughly before covering them with makeup which makes wrinkles disappear for a couple of hours.

Wrinkle Remedy # 5: Whisk egg yolk with a tablespoon of olive oil, spread on the face with a brush or pat, let dry for 10 minutes and then rinse.

Wrinkle Remedy # 6: Cut it in half seedless white grapes and then pass them around the eyes and mouth, and let the juice to dry before applying makeup. Another alternative is to beat grapes a handful of these fruits in the blender and then apply on face and rinse with soft tap for 20 minutes.

Wrinkle Remedy # 7: Apply with a cotton pellet quality champagne and dried to stretch the bags under the eyes and sagging skin of the neck.

Wrinkle Remedy # 8: Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon of bee pollen grains with three tablespoons of honey. Then, moisten the face and neck with warm water and then cover these areas with this preparation and wait five minutes before rinsing.

Wrinkle Remedy # 9: Prepare a homemade anti-wrinkle cream with three tablespoons of olive oil, a spoonful of honey bee wax, half a teaspoon of cocoa butter and two tablespoons of rosewater. Heat in a water bath wax, cocoa butter and olive oil. To melt, mix and remove from the water bath. Allow the preparation and then add the rosewater. Blend until a homogeneous mass. Pour into a clean glass container with a lid. Apply at night especially in areas most prone to wrinkle or to prevent wrinkles.

Wrinkle Remedy # 10: Mix a teaspoon of the following herbs: borage, calendula, gotu kola and chamomile in 1 cup of water. Boil two minutes, leaving ten more at rest and filter. Soak a cotton ball and apply this tea twice a day, on the area affected by wrinkles, keeping them covered for a few minutes to take effect.

FDA Cracks Down on Tanning Beds

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:51:50 +0000

Today, and FDA advisory panel recommended that children and teenagers should not be allowed to use tanning beds unless their parents sign the proper consent form that will warn them of all the dangers associated with tanning beds.

Currently, tanning lamps and tanning beds are listed by the FDA as Class 1 devices, meaning they are among the least likely advices to cause harm. However, the panel is pushing for a review of this classification to have them made into Class 2 devices, which will make it so that they need to carry special warning labels and adhere to stricter performance standards.

Although the panel did not actually vote on these recommendations, it is expected that they will present to the federal regulatory agency a consensus opinion shortly.

Last year, the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) stated that tanning beds are “carcinogenic to humans”. It’s no secret that just like prolonged exposure to the sun, the use of tanning beds and lamps can encourage skin cancer and other types of dermatological problems.

It has also been stressed by members of the FDA that these risks are exponentially increased when use of tanning beds is started earlier on in life, whether it be during the teen years or in childhood. They have also stated that the use of tanning beds offers no credible medical benefit, so they should be regulated heavier.

The AADA (American Academy of Dermatology Association) is completely opposed to the practice of indoor tanning and even has openly supported a ban on indoor tanning equipment sales (for non-medical purposes). At the very least, they would like the FDA to step in and see to it that such equipment can not be mistaken for “safe”.

Of course, the tanning industry has a different opinion on the matter. The ITA (Indoor Tanning Association) is obviously opposed to any further regulations imposed on tanning beds. However, they have yet to make any further comment regarding the deliberations of the panel.

Anti-Aging Secrets of the Dead Sea

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:34:29 +0000

One of the many natural wonders of the world, the Dead Sea is famous for its incredibly high amount of salt. A less known fact, however, is that since the waters of the Dead Sea run so deep, they also contain an extremely high concentration of vitamins and minerals that also happen to be those which are the most popular natural anti-aging nutrients.

By harnessing the minerals found in the Dead Sea, one progressive beauty company has put together a “Miracle Face Kit” that they have made available for the first time ever direct to consumers. This miracle kit comes complete with a facial peel and even a mud mask to culminate the beautifying process. Here’s some more info on how it works:

The Facial Peel
Meant to be used 1-2 times per week, the advanced facial peel helps to prevent breakouts by unblocking pores and it also exfoliates the dead skin cells. You’ll find a custom skin applicator within the miracle kit which you can use to apply the facial peel which is essentially a blend of Grapefruit Extract, several herbal antioxidants, and of course, salt taken directly from the Dead Sea.

The Mud Mask
To be used once a week, the miracle face mud masque plays a vital role in replenishing your skin with the nutrients it needs to look its youngest and healthiest. The original formula blends Dead Sea Mud, Aloe, Mugwort, and Algae to give your skin a radiant glow and leave it feeling incredibly smooth. The beauty of the mud mask is it that it is versatile and can be applied to other areas of the body that need attention other than the face, such as the neck, feet, elbows, or any other problem areas. The mud mask only needs to be worn for 10-15 minutes to receive full benefits.

Tons of research (and tons of research dollars) has gone into testing the benefits and effectiveness of the Dead Sea minerals. This research has concluded with great clarity that the ingredients found in the Miracle Face Kit possess undeniable efficacy when it comes to treating acne and even serious debilitating diseases such as psoriasis and rheumatism. Recent research has also indicated that using Dead Sea Salt and mud can also increase arterial oxygenation levels, which subsequently leads to better sleeping habits and overall improved wellness.

It may very well be that we are just now discovering the secret that millions have known before us in a far away part of the world: The Dead Sea offers vitality both in beauty and in general health.

Healthy Skin

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:53:25 +0000

Healthy skin can be attributed to genetics, but another important factor is how it is taken care of over time and environmental factors. These are issues to consider prevent overexposure to sun, maintain moisturization of this and use creams that are appropriate to the type of person’s skin.

In normal skin the person must maintain a day care that has the correct appearance, some constant moisturization is not nothing wrong. With the dry should take greater care, because it is very prone to develop wrinkles early. A skin cream that will correct that delivers a greater amount of moisture, as also to be avoided at all costs the use cosmetics that contain potent chemicals that can cause skin irritation.

Oily skin type, will require creams to clean different areas as it is very likely to form grains, black spots, etc.. As for skin creams must use those that do not contain oils, such as skin naturally contains it. This will serve to make that skin does not shine. Oily skin type will have the advantage because of their nature, so a later age.

There are creams for young people who need almost entirely from those of neutral type. By the time the person begins to age, they need other more specific type, ie for wrinkles, stretch marks, blemishes, freckles, and so on.

Fight Aging with Anti-Aging Facial Massage

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:54:16 +0000

Check out this video for detailed instructions on how you can massage your own face to reduce and slow signs of aging using nothing but your hands and oil.