Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Lotions and Skin Whitening treatment Creams

Lotion
The initial difference you may notice is texture. Lotion, for instance, has that characteristic oily feeling that you can achieve when a bottle of lotion recently been liberally applied to any part of their own skin. There exists a reason for that though. Have you ever wondered why doctors always advise us to create an additional bottle of sunscreen lotion, specially when summer sets out to sizzle probably the most? The reason is it protects the outer skin from being burned to some tanned crisp. However, you should re-apply the lotion once in a while, given it only stays on the surface of our skin. Basically, if you wash it off, there goes the protective coat. It is going the identical should you sweat or stay outdoors for an extended time frame.
Skin treatment Creams

This is exactly why it isn’t odd to possess some people’s skin reacting very violently to a particular brand of skin care cream. It may actually be safer for you to consult a dermatologist before you’ll thinking about finding a facial cream; you will never know very well what chemicals and products you can be allergic from unless you have consulted with your doctor.
Now that you’ve got made your informed decision if they should use lotion or cream, it can be simpler for you to be safe when choosing an ideal skin care product for you.


Skin Whitening Mask

Homemade Masks, the Best Summer Cosmetics

For a clearer skin that glows in the day time you definitely have to have a balanced diet with the proper intake of water. Water is the best cleanser may it be for washing purpose or for drinking purposes. Anyone of you who cannot have plain water can always slice a lemon or two in water to add flavour to it.
Along with healthy eating habits we have to have a healthy skin care routine despite of using the summer appropriate cosmetics. One of the best homemade facial cosmetics would be the cucumber moisturising mask, since cucumber is refreshing, its revitalizing mask will renew your skin with a new breath of life. For this mask, you will need 1/3 cucumber1 Egg yolk,2 tablespoons ground almonds,2 tablespoons honey,2 tablespoons ground rolled oats. Blend all these ingredients into a blender and use the mask for 10 minutes and rinse with hot water.

Stay healthy and good looking

Oily Skin Care Tips

Oily skin can cause several skin problems, including blackheads, shiny skin, makeup that won’t stay on the face, and of course, acne. While there are other causes, oily skin is the most likely.
Many over-the-counter products are made to treat oily skin, but these contain harsh chemicals. Sometimes oily skin care products end up leaving the face dry and rough, which really only causes another set of skin care problems. Some products upset the delicate Ph balance of the skin or skin tone, not to mention that the chemicals in these products are harsh and just flat out may not be safe to use regularly.
Essential Oils for Oily Skin
Citrus essential oils, such as lemon, grapefruit, tangerine and orange, can help with oily skin problems without the harsh effects of using the actual juice from the fruits themselves. Find an all-natural herbal lotion base and add 3 to 4 drops per ounce of the citrus essential oil of choice to the base. Use it on the face in the evening to help prevent oily skin.
Blackheads
Mix an oatmeal paste with unflavored oatmeal, lemon juice and olive oil, using just enough olive oil to wet the mixture. Scrub it onto the face to pull oil from pores and help reduce blackheads. Be sure to wash the face thoroughly with warm water afterward.
Shiny Skin
Mix some lemon juice with warm water and a dash of vinegar and then soak a cotton ball in the mixture and rub it on the face. Allow the skin to dry thoroughly without rinsing before applying makeup or other facial products. This will help reduce shine and may also help with excess sweating on the face that can cause makeup to slide off.
Excessive Sweating
Prior to applying makeup to the face, using a natural and non-scented delicate antiperspirant, such as Dove’s natural products, in the solid form can help with excessive sweating, help reduce shine and actually allow makeup to be applied more smoothly on the face.
Wash Face Gently
Do not overwash the face. Washing the face too frequently can actually cause the body to make more oil because it tricks the body into thinking the face and oil ducts are dry. When washing the face, avoid harsh soaps or chemicals, and settle for more natural alternatives or simply use warm water and a soft washcloth. Do not over scrub, but lightly and gently rub the face with the cloth.
Wear Oil Free Makeup or No Makeup
Wearing oil based makeup when oily skin is a problem only adds to the problem. Wear as little makeup as necessary to achieve the desired look. When wearing a liquid or cream foundation is desired, choose an oil-free foundation and finish with a powder to seal the foundation.
Following these simple, natural tips can help reduce the effects of oily skin and improve skin appearance.

 

Cosmetic Surgery/ Procedures

Laser 
This is a fairly common procedure to remove skin pigmentation and blemishes. The risks are scarring and hyperpigmentation, especially when there is sun exposure following the laser treatment.
Sometimes a combination treatment using laser followed by a chemical peel or other lightening agent is required to obtain the best results. 
Peels
Chemical peels are an important part of the armamentarium used against the treatment of pigmentation. We are keen users of Cosmelan peels which are useful against a variety of conditions that cause pigmentation in both the deep and superficials layers of the skin, such as melasma, Hori's nevus and even postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
 
Botox
Many patients have the misconception of the toxicity of Botox. They are worried that it may spread to the rest of the body, or may have unknown
 harmful effects on the body.
In my experience, Botox is one of the best non-surgical methods to treat dynamic wrinkles. It works by paralyzing the muscles that cause that particular wrinkle. This is a reversible process as the nerve will send out new nerve endings to the muscle, thus causing it to function again.
The only disadvantage is that the patient has to return for repeat treatments, or in the rare occasion, may develop resistance/ antibodies to Botox.

 

Natural Beauty Tips and ideas in her daily life.

5 Natural Beauty Tips for a Healthy Body:
  1. Drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday helps flush out toxins from the body that damage skin and hair.
  2. Eating lots of fruit and vegetables gives the body the necessary vitamins and minerals that help rejuvenate skin and hair. Carrots, oranges, apples and cucumbers are great for the hair, skin and nails.A diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids (fish) helps condition the body.
  3. Regular exercise helps keep the body fit and the metabolism high which is great for the body.
  4. A regular 30-minute walk can work wonders for your health.
  5. Exercise makes you feel young and look young.
Regularity is important. Exercising twice a week, or drinking 10 glasses of water when you wish, is not going to help.
 Natural Beauty Tips for a Beauty Regime:
Got an oily skin? Wash the face with ice-cold water before and after rubbing a slice of tomato on your face.
Get rid of the artificial bleaches. Naturally bleach your face by rubbing a slice of lemon or potato on your face every alternate day. Avoid lemon if your skin type is dry.
For dry skin, use the cream of milk to rub on your face, hands, or legs. Cream acts as a natural moisturizer.
Wash your face regularly with gram flour. Gram flour removes dirt and acts as a natural scrub. For dry skin, use cream with white flour to rub of dirt. Finish with gram flour scrub.
Soapnut works as natural shampoo for your hair leaving it smooth and conditioned. Use drops of lemon or curd to get rid of dandruff; beer for shine.
Stress in personal and professional life, lack of sleep, proper diet and exercise are some of the reasons why the body may deteriorate before its time. Wearing make-up, as most women have realized today, is not enough to mask wrinkles, dark circles and worry lines on the face.
Natural Beauty Tips, like those mentioned above, help women lead a healthy lifestyle. When the body is healthy and the mind calm, it shows on the face. Women must understand that natural beauty does not come from a flawless complexion or perfect features. It comes from within; a happy soul and a smiling face filled with warmth and laughter.

Monday, 16 July 2012

Skin Lightening Cream Recipe

Need an at-home hold-over till Spa Week?

 This FYSY (fix your skin yourself) skin lightening cream recipe will do your face good. Combine the juice of one lemon with one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of powdered milk. Heat the mixture up and stir until milk is dissolved. When cool, apply liberally to your face and neck, leaving it on for 20 minutes before rinsing off. Use daily for a month for a lightened and conditioned glow.

New Skin Cosmetic Laser Whitening

Option 1: Microdermabrasion


The lowdown:

Microdermabrasion is sometimes coined the “instant facelift.” It is a painless and non-invasive procedure with little recovery time. (And by recovery we mean for swelling and redness to fade.) Microdermabrasion is a broad term for the application of tiny rough grains to buff away the surface layer of skin. All of the action in microdermabrasion takes place on the stratum corneum (this is your face’s protective shield). When you remove or break up this layer, the ever-so-smart body signals this as a mild injury and the troops rush in to replace the lost skin cells with new and healthy ones. Out with the old and in with the new!

The benefits:

With the often unattractive stratum corneum gone, the skin’s surface is improved. The newer skin cells look and feel smoother. Skin’s imperfections, like sun damage, blemishes and fine lines, are removed. Also, without that barrier medicinal creams and lotions are more effective because the thirsty lower skin layers can soak up the active ingredients.

The lowdown:

While most chemicals we use are to clean or are something with warnings, Glycolic, salicylic and lactic are types of acids that are commonly used on the face as chemical peels. During the treatment, the specific chemical is applied to small areas on the skin. These applications produce a controlled wound (sounds scarier than it is!), enabling new skin to appear. After the treatment, a reaction similar to a sunburn occurs (the severity depends on the type of peel). The new skin will show it’s face once the skin blisters and peels. Just make sure to plan accordingly so you can bring you’re A-face to that special occasion. The post chemical peel look doesn’t photograph well.

The benefits:

The new and regenerated skin will have an improved texture and tone than the old skin. Glycolic acid exfoliates the skin and is a great anti-aging treatment. Salicylic acid improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes and scarring. And the more friendly lactic peel is gentler and is good for first time users or people with sensitive skin. But don’t be afraid of the chemical peel; the pain is worth the gain. 

Option 2: Chemical Peels


  • The lowdown:

    Try the new wave of light waves. There are two types of photo facials with different results and different pain tolerance requirements. An IPL (intense pulsed light) treatment is a photo facial that delivers a bright blast of light at very high energy levels through a hand-held device. Warning: these can be painful. On the other end of the pain spectrum, LED (light-emitting diode) photo facials are painless, cool and relaxing. Make sure you choose the light that’s right for you.

    The benefits:

    The extreme light of IPL’s yields extreme results. The IPL photo facial is the better chose for treating brown spots, broken capillaries, spider veins, and facial redness. LED photo facials are a good choice for people who want to boost collagen or treat acne. Your skin will look better in a flash! (May require a series of flashes for best results.)

    Option 3: Photo Facials




    The lowdown:

    Try the new wave of light waves. There are two types of photo facials with different results and different pain tolerance requirements. An IPL (intense pulsed light) treatment is a photo facial that delivers a bright blast of light at very high energy levels through a hand-held device. Warning: these can be painful. On the other end of the pain spectrum, LED (light-emitting diode) photo facials are painless, cool and relaxing. Make sure you choose the light that’s right for you.

    The benefits:

    The extreme light of IPL’s yields extreme results. The IPL photo facial is the better chose for treating brown spots, broken capillaries, spider veins, and facial redness. LED photo facials are a good choice for people who want to boost collagen or treat acne. Your skin will look better in a flash! (May require a series of flashes for best results.)