Cellulite treatments can be quite costly; it's a good thing that there are now ways to get rid of cellulites at home.
Treating
cellulite at the comforts of your own home eliminates embarrassment and
shame that some women feel when baring their bodies to a practitioner
for examination. With home remedies, you can assess those lumpy peels
yourself and can be sure that the ways you'll be treating those dimples
are 100% safe and pain free.
If you look at yourself in the
mirror, you can notice that cellulite are mostly found in your thighs,
buttocks, legs or abdomen. And no matter how hard you try to exercise,
it just doesn't seem to work. Since these orange peels are formed deep
in our skin, exercise can't directly target them.
Cellulite are
fat deposits in the connective tissues that force themselves out when
trapped. They would then push upwards underneath the skin causing those
ugly bumps and lumps.
For cellulite to be effectively reduced
they have to be attacked directly just like high tech treatments do. But
the good news is there are also home remedies that reduce cellulite
using the direct approach.
Some of these home remedies are:
1.
Massage - Massagin the skin with a mixture of essential oils like
rosemary, almond and sunflower can loosen that cellulite and eventually
break them down. Frequent massages improve the body's lymphatic flow
preventing future cellulite formation. This type of home remedy can be
fun and beneficial to you too.Massages can relax the body and relieve
stress but it can also excite when done with a partner.
2. Apple
Cider Vinegar - Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV is a natural bacteria
fighter. It contains minerals and trace elements like potassium,
magnesium and calcium among others that are vital for a healthy body.
Although ACV is popularly known in aiding weight loss, it is also quite
effective in reducing cellulites as this, when taken orally, increases
blood circulation. For cellulite reduction, drink 2 tablespoons of ACV
followed by lots of water. If you don't like the taste, you can just add
the ACV to 8 ounces of water mixed with a teaspoon of honey just to
sweeten it up a bit. Massaging ACV into your skin works too!
3.
Eat a healthier diet - Increasing intake of fruits and vegetable can
improve your circulation, reduce cellulite formation and reduce your
body weight.
Berries, bananas, oats and bran, asparagus, and
oranges are just some of the fruits that effectively bust cellulite. Mix
them as often as you can in your daily diet and soon your cellulite
will be reduced.
4. Natural Cream - Cream are considered as home
remedies because they can be done in the privacy of your own home. Also,
with the natural ingredients that they contain, you can be sure that it
is safe.
In battling cellulite, doing one or two of these home
remedies together with usage of an anti cellulite cream can further
boost that chance in ridding yourself of cellulites.
Use a 100%
natural cellulite cream that's proven effective in reducing cellulite.
Also, pick a particular cream that has caffeine, shea butter,
L-carnitene, Retinol A, algae extracts to name a few. Individually, the
ingredients help the body enhance its circulation and improve skin
appearance but together they are more powerful and able to do the job
even faster.
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
4 Best Home Remedies to Get Rid of Cellulite
6:47:00 AM
Cellulite treatments can be quite costly; it's a good thing that there are now ways to get rid of cellulites at home.
Treating cellulite at the comforts of your own home eliminates embarrassment and shame that some women feel when baring their bodies to a practitioner for examination. With home remedies, you can assess those lumpy peels yourself and can be sure that the ways you'll be treating those dimples are 100% safe and pain free.
If you look at yourself in the mirror, you can notice that cellulite are mostly found in your thighs, buttocks, legs or abdomen. And no matter how hard you try to exercise, it just doesn't seem to work. Since these orange peels are formed deep in our skin, exercise can't directly target them.
Cellulite are fat deposits in the connective tissues that force themselves out when trapped. They would then push upwards underneath the skin causing those
ugly bumps and lumps.
For cellulite to be effectively reduced they have to be attacked directly just like high tech treatments do. But the good news is there are also home remedies that reduce cellulite using the direct approach.
Some of these home remedies are:
1. Massage - Massagin the skin with a mixture of essential oils like rosemary, almond and sunflower can loosen that cellulite and eventually break them down. Frequent massages improve the body's lymphatic flow preventing future cellulite formation. This type of home remedy can be fun and beneficial to you too.Massages can relax the body and relieve stress but it can also excite when done with a partner.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar - Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV is a natural bacteria fighter. It contains minerals and trace elements like potassium, magnesium and calcium among others that are vital for a healthy body. Although ACV is popularly known in aiding weight loss, it is also quite effective in reducing cellulites as this, when taken orally, increases blood circulation. For cellulite reduction, drink 2 tablespoons of ACV followed by lots of water. If you don't like the taste, you can just add the ACV to 8 ounces of water mixed with a teaspoon of honey just to sweeten it up a bit. Massaging ACV into your skin works too!
3. Eat a healthier diet - Increasing intake of fruits and vegetable can improve your circulation, reduce cellulite formation and reduce your body weight.
Berries, bananas, oats and bran, asparagus, and oranges are just some of the fruits that effectively bust cellulite. Mix them as often as you can in your daily diet and soon your cellulite will be reduced.
4. Natural Cream - Cream are considered as home remedies because they can be done in the privacy of your own home. Also, with the natural ingredients that they contain, you can be sure that it is safe.
In battling cellulite, doing one or two of these home remedies together with usage of an anti cellulite cream can further boost that chance in ridding yourself of cellulites.
Use a 100% natural cellulite cream that's proven effective in reducing cellulite. Also, pick a particular cream that has caffeine, shea butter, L-carnitene, Retinol A, algae extracts to name a few. Individually, the ingredients help the body enhance its circulation and improve skin appearance but together they are more powerful and able to do the job even faster.
Treating cellulite at the comforts of your own home eliminates embarrassment and shame that some women feel when baring their bodies to a practitioner for examination. With home remedies, you can assess those lumpy peels yourself and can be sure that the ways you'll be treating those dimples are 100% safe and pain free.
If you look at yourself in the mirror, you can notice that cellulite are mostly found in your thighs, buttocks, legs or abdomen. And no matter how hard you try to exercise, it just doesn't seem to work. Since these orange peels are formed deep in our skin, exercise can't directly target them.
Cellulite are fat deposits in the connective tissues that force themselves out when trapped. They would then push upwards underneath the skin causing those
ugly bumps and lumps.
For cellulite to be effectively reduced they have to be attacked directly just like high tech treatments do. But the good news is there are also home remedies that reduce cellulite using the direct approach.
Some of these home remedies are:
1. Massage - Massagin the skin with a mixture of essential oils like rosemary, almond and sunflower can loosen that cellulite and eventually break them down. Frequent massages improve the body's lymphatic flow preventing future cellulite formation. This type of home remedy can be fun and beneficial to you too.Massages can relax the body and relieve stress but it can also excite when done with a partner.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar - Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV is a natural bacteria fighter. It contains minerals and trace elements like potassium, magnesium and calcium among others that are vital for a healthy body. Although ACV is popularly known in aiding weight loss, it is also quite effective in reducing cellulites as this, when taken orally, increases blood circulation. For cellulite reduction, drink 2 tablespoons of ACV followed by lots of water. If you don't like the taste, you can just add the ACV to 8 ounces of water mixed with a teaspoon of honey just to sweeten it up a bit. Massaging ACV into your skin works too!
3. Eat a healthier diet - Increasing intake of fruits and vegetable can improve your circulation, reduce cellulite formation and reduce your body weight.
Berries, bananas, oats and bran, asparagus, and oranges are just some of the fruits that effectively bust cellulite. Mix them as often as you can in your daily diet and soon your cellulite will be reduced.
4. Natural Cream - Cream are considered as home remedies because they can be done in the privacy of your own home. Also, with the natural ingredients that they contain, you can be sure that it is safe.
In battling cellulite, doing one or two of these home remedies together with usage of an anti cellulite cream can further boost that chance in ridding yourself of cellulites.
Use a 100% natural cellulite cream that's proven effective in reducing cellulite. Also, pick a particular cream that has caffeine, shea butter, L-carnitene, Retinol A, algae extracts to name a few. Individually, the ingredients help the body enhance its circulation and improve skin appearance but together they are more powerful and able to do the job even faster.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
4 Best Home Remedies to Get Rid of Cellulite
7:01:00 AM
Cellulite treatments can be quite costly; it's a good thing that there are now ways to get rid of cellulites at home.
Treating cellulite at the comforts of your own home eliminates embarrassment and shame that some women feel when baring their bodies to a practitioner for examination. With home remedies, you can assess those lumpy peels yourself and can be sure that the ways you'll be treating those dimples are 100% safe and pain free.
If you look at yourself in the mirror, you can notice that cellulite are mostly found in your thighs, buttocks, legs or abdomen. And no matter how hard you try to exercise, it just doesn't seem to work. Since these orange peels are formed deep in our skin, exercise can't directly target them.
Cellulite are fat deposits in the connective tissues that force themselves out when trapped. They would then push upwards underneath the skin causing those
ugly bumps and lumps.
For cellulite to be effectively reduced they have to be attacked directly just like high tech treatments do. But the good news is there are also home remedies that reduce cellulite using the direct approach.
Some of these home remedies are:
1. Massage - Massagin the skin with a mixture of essential oils like rosemary, almond and sunflower can loosen that cellulite and eventually break them down. Frequent massages improve the body's lymphatic flow preventing future cellulite formation. This type of home remedy can be fun and beneficial to you too.Massages can relax the body and relieve stress but it can also excite when done with a partner.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar - Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV is a natural bacteria fighter. It contains minerals and trace elements like potassium, magnesium and calcium among others that are vital for a healthy body. Although ACV is popularly known in aiding weight loss, it is also quite effective in reducing cellulites as this, when taken orally, increases blood circulation. For cellulite reduction, drink 2 tablespoons of ACV followed by lots of water. If you don't like the taste, you can just add the ACV to 8 ounces of water mixed with a teaspoon of honey just to sweeten it up a bit. Massaging ACV into your skin works too!
3. Eat a healthier diet - Increasing intake of fruits and vegetable can improve your circulation, reduce cellulite formation and reduce your body weight.
Berries, bananas, oats and bran, asparagus, and oranges are just some of the fruits that effectively bust cellulite. Mix them as often as you can in your daily diet and soon your cellulite will be reduced.
4. Natural Cream - Cream are considered as home remedies because they can be done in the privacy of your own home. Also, with the natural ingredients that they contain, you can be sure that it is safe.
In battling cellulite, doing one or two of these home remedies together with usage of an anti cellulite cream can further boost that chance in ridding yourself of cellulites.
Use a 100% natural cellulite cream that's proven effective in reducing cellulite. Also, pick a particular cream that has caffeine, shea butter, L-carnitene, Retinol A, algae extracts to name a few. Individually, the ingredients help the body enhance its circulation and improve skin appearance but together they are more powerful and able to do the job even faster.
Treating cellulite at the comforts of your own home eliminates embarrassment and shame that some women feel when baring their bodies to a practitioner for examination. With home remedies, you can assess those lumpy peels yourself and can be sure that the ways you'll be treating those dimples are 100% safe and pain free.
If you look at yourself in the mirror, you can notice that cellulite are mostly found in your thighs, buttocks, legs or abdomen. And no matter how hard you try to exercise, it just doesn't seem to work. Since these orange peels are formed deep in our skin, exercise can't directly target them.
Cellulite are fat deposits in the connective tissues that force themselves out when trapped. They would then push upwards underneath the skin causing those
ugly bumps and lumps.
For cellulite to be effectively reduced they have to be attacked directly just like high tech treatments do. But the good news is there are also home remedies that reduce cellulite using the direct approach.
Some of these home remedies are:
1. Massage - Massagin the skin with a mixture of essential oils like rosemary, almond and sunflower can loosen that cellulite and eventually break them down. Frequent massages improve the body's lymphatic flow preventing future cellulite formation. This type of home remedy can be fun and beneficial to you too.Massages can relax the body and relieve stress but it can also excite when done with a partner.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar - Apple Cider Vinegar or ACV is a natural bacteria fighter. It contains minerals and trace elements like potassium, magnesium and calcium among others that are vital for a healthy body. Although ACV is popularly known in aiding weight loss, it is also quite effective in reducing cellulites as this, when taken orally, increases blood circulation. For cellulite reduction, drink 2 tablespoons of ACV followed by lots of water. If you don't like the taste, you can just add the ACV to 8 ounces of water mixed with a teaspoon of honey just to sweeten it up a bit. Massaging ACV into your skin works too!
3. Eat a healthier diet - Increasing intake of fruits and vegetable can improve your circulation, reduce cellulite formation and reduce your body weight.
Berries, bananas, oats and bran, asparagus, and oranges are just some of the fruits that effectively bust cellulite. Mix them as often as you can in your daily diet and soon your cellulite will be reduced.
4. Natural Cream - Cream are considered as home remedies because they can be done in the privacy of your own home. Also, with the natural ingredients that they contain, you can be sure that it is safe.
In battling cellulite, doing one or two of these home remedies together with usage of an anti cellulite cream can further boost that chance in ridding yourself of cellulites.
Use a 100% natural cellulite cream that's proven effective in reducing cellulite. Also, pick a particular cream that has caffeine, shea butter, L-carnitene, Retinol A, algae extracts to name a few. Individually, the ingredients help the body enhance its circulation and improve skin appearance but together they are more powerful and able to do the job even faster.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
How to Cure Pimples - 9 Easy Ways to Treat Pimples
4:03:00 AM
If you are suffering from acne then you may be wondering how to cure pimples. Below are some effective remedies.
Blend of Sandalwood & Rosewater
The sandalwood and rosewater merger can be used as a facial mask, and cab be applied on the acne areas of skin. After making the paste of sandalwood and rosewater, leave it for a few hours. Wear it during the night before taking sleep. Wash your facial areas with water in the next morning. You will feel a sort of breezy and comfort about your pimples.
Cut up a Tomato and Pat It over Pimple Area
Tomato is full of vitamins and minerals. Just cut up a tomato and place it on your pimple scary areas. This will rapidly refresh acne area.
Olive Oil
Massage olive oil is one of the best pimple remedies these days. The reason is that olive oil has the best moisturizing quality of softening your frightening skin, and making the less visibility of spots and pimples.
Honey
You should make use of honey as a mask during chronic pimples because it is considered to be the best acne mark cure.
To get rid of Chronic Pimples, use this blend as a face mask:
1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, and a few drops of lemon juice. Paste the blend on your pimples, leave it for 10 minutes, and rinse off.
Mixture of Cucumber and Tomato as a Face Mask
If you want to have permanent cure for pimples, make a blend of cucumber and tomato, pat over to your facial areas, leave on for 15 minutes, and rinse off.
Ice Cube
You should make a massage with a little ice cubes over to your pimple areas. This will provide a sort of comfort to you, and trim down the size of your pimple scars.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is the best pimple scar remedy. Make a blend of fenugreek leaves, pat on your acne areas as a face mask.
Egg Whites & Lavender Oil
Apply lavender oil and egg whites as a face mask three times a day. You will find dramatic results!
Blend of Sandalwood & Rosewater
The sandalwood and rosewater merger can be used as a facial mask, and cab be applied on the acne areas of skin. After making the paste of sandalwood and rosewater, leave it for a few hours. Wear it during the night before taking sleep. Wash your facial areas with water in the next morning. You will feel a sort of breezy and comfort about your pimples.
Cut up a Tomato and Pat It over Pimple Area
Tomato is full of vitamins and minerals. Just cut up a tomato and place it on your pimple scary areas. This will rapidly refresh acne area.
Olive Oil
Massage olive oil is one of the best pimple remedies these days. The reason is that olive oil has the best moisturizing quality of softening your frightening skin, and making the less visibility of spots and pimples.
Honey
You should make use of honey as a mask during chronic pimples because it is considered to be the best acne mark cure.
To get rid of Chronic Pimples, use this blend as a face mask:
1 tablespoon of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, and a few drops of lemon juice. Paste the blend on your pimples, leave it for 10 minutes, and rinse off.
Mixture of Cucumber and Tomato as a Face Mask
If you want to have permanent cure for pimples, make a blend of cucumber and tomato, pat over to your facial areas, leave on for 15 minutes, and rinse off.
Ice Cube
You should make a massage with a little ice cubes over to your pimple areas. This will provide a sort of comfort to you, and trim down the size of your pimple scars.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is the best pimple scar remedy. Make a blend of fenugreek leaves, pat on your acne areas as a face mask.
Egg Whites & Lavender Oil
Apply lavender oil and egg whites as a face mask three times a day. You will find dramatic results!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
5 Essential Oils for Wrinkles
7:32:00 AM
If you're looking for a pure, all-natural product to restore your
young looking skin, essential oils for wrinkles might be right for you.
Natural essential oils extracted from plants are often used as
ingredients in anti-aging and other skin products. Some oils are more
effective in treating wrinkles than others, but trial-and-error is the
best way to determine what works for you. A primary advantage of all the
oils listed below is that they can deliver nutrients to the skin
without clogging pores.
1. Sandalwood Oil softens dry skin and can be used a moisturizer to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also promotes the formation of new skin cells, gives skin a smoother look, and can increase compounds in the body that increase skin thickness and elasticity-all of these properties work together to reduce wrinkles.
2. Myrrh Oil is an antibacterial and antifungal oil that can be used topically or as a massage oil to smooth out wrinkles. Using this oil will repair and prevent further skin damage due to its antioxidant content.
3. Clary Sage Oil is best used to remove fine lines and wrinkles, especially when used in combination with skin moisturizers. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, helps to tighten pores and make the skin more firm.
4. Geranium Oil can be used for almost any skin type, whether you have dry, oily or sensitive skin. It works to increase blood circulation, skin elasticity and retaining moisture in the skin. It can be added to skin moisturizers and toners.
5. Grape Seed Oil has antioxidant properties which help to fight free radicals that cause damage to your skin. They help repair damage to the skin caused by free radicals. It is an extract that is rich in vitamin E, which can slow the aging process of your skin. Vitamin E is one of the antioxidants contained in this oil, which protects that body from free radicals that become more common in the body as you age.
All of these essential oils for wrinkles have their unique properties that will help improve your skin, especially wrinkles! Although wrinkles are part of the natural aging process, they are tough to deal with as everyone will miss their young looking skin. Using essential oils, diluted with a carrier oil, will help reduce them or diminish their appearance while also providing your body with other health benefits.
1. Sandalwood Oil softens dry skin and can be used a moisturizer to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also promotes the formation of new skin cells, gives skin a smoother look, and can increase compounds in the body that increase skin thickness and elasticity-all of these properties work together to reduce wrinkles.
2. Myrrh Oil is an antibacterial and antifungal oil that can be used topically or as a massage oil to smooth out wrinkles. Using this oil will repair and prevent further skin damage due to its antioxidant content.
3. Clary Sage Oil is best used to remove fine lines and wrinkles, especially when used in combination with skin moisturizers. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, helps to tighten pores and make the skin more firm.
4. Geranium Oil can be used for almost any skin type, whether you have dry, oily or sensitive skin. It works to increase blood circulation, skin elasticity and retaining moisture in the skin. It can be added to skin moisturizers and toners.
5. Grape Seed Oil has antioxidant properties which help to fight free radicals that cause damage to your skin. They help repair damage to the skin caused by free radicals. It is an extract that is rich in vitamin E, which can slow the aging process of your skin. Vitamin E is one of the antioxidants contained in this oil, which protects that body from free radicals that become more common in the body as you age.
All of these essential oils for wrinkles have their unique properties that will help improve your skin, especially wrinkles! Although wrinkles are part of the natural aging process, they are tough to deal with as everyone will miss their young looking skin. Using essential oils, diluted with a carrier oil, will help reduce them or diminish their appearance while also providing your body with other health benefits.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
How To Apply Makeup To Minimize The Signs Of Aging Skin
7:42:00 AM
While we may wear our wrinkles with pride, it's still important
to us to look our best. You don't have to go the Botox route to reduce
the signs of aging. Below are six makeup tips that can help you look
younger.
1. Skin Care
The first step to young-looking skin is keeping it healthy. A gentle cleanser and a good moisturizer will go a long way towards reducing the appearance of fine lines.
2. Foundation
Foundation should not change the color of your skin; it's best when used to even out skin color.
You want to use a foundation that blends into your natural skin color. Liquid foundation is best for mature skin; avoid powder which can settle into wrinkles, making them more pronounced. Use a foundation brush for application rather than fingers or a sponge for the most flawless finish.
Use concealer after foundation so you can easily see where it's most needed. The concealer color should match the foundation. Lightly pat concealer around your eye for the most natural look.
3. Eye Shadow
Mature women should avoid shimmery or frosted eye makeup as it emphasizes wrinkles. Instead, stay with matte shade that blend easily and help hide the lines.
Light peach or champagne colors can be applied to the eyelid first to help open the eyes. Apply a darker taupe or gray into the crease to add depth. Blend well for a natural appearance.
4. Eye Liner
Applying liner correctly can make eyes look wider and lashes look fuller. However, use a liner that's too dark, and it can make your eyes look harsh. Waterproof liner in a brown shade, applied under the lash line, will give a soft look. Use a pencil liner rather than liquid for a softer line, and work it across the top of your lashes, including in between - follow with mascara.
Use a brow pencil in a color that closely matches your eyebrow color to fill in your eyebrows. Following the natural shape of the brow, use small motions to apply the color. Be careful not to create the "drawn on" look, which is a danger for those of us with thinning brows.
5. Blush
As we age, our skin becomes drier, and collagen loss causes it to sag. Use a shade of blush one shade darker than normal to add depth and contours beneath the cheekbone.
Apply the normal shade to the apple of the cheek, brushing it back lightly towards the temple and blending it into the contour shade to soften the line.
Finally, apply a very light touch of color to the parts of your face where the sun naturally hits - your forehead, top of the chin and top of the nose. All together, this helps to add definition to your cheeks, and will help you appear more youthful.
6. Lipstick
As we age, our lips naturally thin. Applying dark, heavy lipsticks only accentuates this. Instead, use softer rose, peach or coral shades. Use a lipstick to apply color first, then use a matching color pencil to outline the lips.
This keeps the lipstick from spreading out into the lines around your mouth. Make sure the liner is not darker than the lipstick color. Top lips off with a sheer gloss to give them a young and healthy shine.
1. Skin Care
The first step to young-looking skin is keeping it healthy. A gentle cleanser and a good moisturizer will go a long way towards reducing the appearance of fine lines.
2. Foundation
Foundation should not change the color of your skin; it's best when used to even out skin color.
You want to use a foundation that blends into your natural skin color. Liquid foundation is best for mature skin; avoid powder which can settle into wrinkles, making them more pronounced. Use a foundation brush for application rather than fingers or a sponge for the most flawless finish.
Use concealer after foundation so you can easily see where it's most needed. The concealer color should match the foundation. Lightly pat concealer around your eye for the most natural look.
3. Eye Shadow
Mature women should avoid shimmery or frosted eye makeup as it emphasizes wrinkles. Instead, stay with matte shade that blend easily and help hide the lines.
Light peach or champagne colors can be applied to the eyelid first to help open the eyes. Apply a darker taupe or gray into the crease to add depth. Blend well for a natural appearance.
4. Eye Liner
Applying liner correctly can make eyes look wider and lashes look fuller. However, use a liner that's too dark, and it can make your eyes look harsh. Waterproof liner in a brown shade, applied under the lash line, will give a soft look. Use a pencil liner rather than liquid for a softer line, and work it across the top of your lashes, including in between - follow with mascara.
Use a brow pencil in a color that closely matches your eyebrow color to fill in your eyebrows. Following the natural shape of the brow, use small motions to apply the color. Be careful not to create the "drawn on" look, which is a danger for those of us with thinning brows.
5. Blush
As we age, our skin becomes drier, and collagen loss causes it to sag. Use a shade of blush one shade darker than normal to add depth and contours beneath the cheekbone.
Apply the normal shade to the apple of the cheek, brushing it back lightly towards the temple and blending it into the contour shade to soften the line.
Finally, apply a very light touch of color to the parts of your face where the sun naturally hits - your forehead, top of the chin and top of the nose. All together, this helps to add definition to your cheeks, and will help you appear more youthful.
6. Lipstick
As we age, our lips naturally thin. Applying dark, heavy lipsticks only accentuates this. Instead, use softer rose, peach or coral shades. Use a lipstick to apply color first, then use a matching color pencil to outline the lips.
This keeps the lipstick from spreading out into the lines around your mouth. Make sure the liner is not darker than the lipstick color. Top lips off with a sheer gloss to give them a young and healthy shine.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Home Remedies For Stretch Marks That Work Surprisingly Well
11:07:00 AM
Stretch marks or striae distensae can appear on boys and girls, men
and women, usually on the abdomen, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms or
lower back, anywhere fat is stored.
Approximately 90% of pregnant Caucasian women develop stretch marks, with women of color fairing slightly better.
Your
genetics play a role, so if your mother has bad stretch marks, you
probably will too; as does your skin type, stress, poor diet and sudden
environmental change.
What is the cause of stretch marks?
They
appear during puberty, pregnancy, the bulking up phase of bodybuilding,
obesity, intense physical activity and Cushing's disease. Oral steroids
and over-use of low potency topical steroid creams/ointments driven
deeper into the skin when covered with plastic wrap, can also cause
stretch marks.
During these critical times, increased hormones in the bloodstream prevent the dermis from forming collagen and elastin fibers.
At
the very time your skin over-stretches and you need elasticity and
strong underlying support most, you do not have it. Unsurprisingly the
dermal layer tears, it flattens the epidermis and leaves red surface
marks.
Stretch marks are actually bands of elastin broken beneath
the skin. When the tears heal, the collagen fibers do not line up
properly, resulting in an uneven appearance and white marks.
What
it boils down to is that stretch marks are scars created by your own
body to heal damage on the inside caused by over-stretched skin which is
too thin.
Unfortunately stretch marks stay with you forever
because the damage is in the dermis, far below the surface of the skin,
and no cream on earth can undo it.
How your skin normally heals
indicates what your stretch marks will look like. With time all stretch
marks are less noticeable, and with treatment, even less so, but their
striated appearance rarely returns to its original smooth appearance and
the texture remains different to normal skin.
Although aesthetically stretch marks may bother you, they are harmless and do not require medical treatment.
How to fade stretch marks
Instead
of trying expensive, painful, invasive procedures which may or may not
work, with just a little diligent self-maintenance and patience your
marks will fade dramatically.
The regimen we look at entails
repairing your multi-layered skin from the inside with water, good
nutrition and exercise; and from the outside with exfoliation, massage
and oils.
All the natural, chemical free ingredients are
conveniently found in your kitchen or local health store, generating the
same results as expensive creams, but saving you a ton of money.
The
earlier you start treatment on red scars, the faster they heal; but do
not give up hope, there is still a lot you can do for older white scars.
Let us start by replenishing the inside:
Water
Drinking
8-10 glasses of water a day naturally hydrates your tissues, keeps your
skin soft and elastic and helps keep collagen production at normal
levels. Think of it as an internal moisturizer.
For every mug of coffee, tea or soda you drink, have an additional glass of water.
Nutrition
Eating
foods rich in essential fatty acids, zinc, silica and vitamins
A,C,D,E,K nourishes the body and replenishes your skin. Include oily
fish, eggs, liver and lean meats, citrus fruit, tomatoes, almonds,
pumpkin seeds, carrots, spinach, green cabbage, kale, Swiss Chard,
turnip greens, broccoli, tomatoes, collards and low fat dairy products
in your diet.
Stress, oral contraceptives and hormone therapies
can deplete your body of essential nutrients vital for skin health. Good
nutrition helps correct the balance.
Biochemistry/tissue salts
Calcium
Fluoride, Natrium Muriaticum and Calcium Phosphate restore tone and
elasticity to muscles, connective tissue and skin, and help maintain the
body's water balance.
Exercise
Stretch marks look worse on flabby skin than they do on toned, firm flesh.
Working from the outside, focus on the stretch marks themselves, twice a day:
Exfoliate or dry brush the stretch mark areas.
Apply lemon juice to fade the scars.
Dry your skin.
Generously moisturize with one or more of the oils below.
Massage as vigorously as you can to increase circulation.
Moisturize generously, preferably after showering when your pores more receptively soak up the oil.
When
you can, cover your oil saturated stretch marks with plastic wrap, put a
hot water bottle, hot towel or heating pad on top for 20 to 30 minutes.
Remove the wrap and wipe off any excess oil to obviate stained clothes.
Use
whichever oils appeal to you; there is no wrong one. Just stick to the
general principles - exfoliate, moisturize and massage.
Let us look at each factor in more detail.
Exfoliate
Exfoliating
and/or dry brushing removes layers of dead skin to unveil soft, fresh
skin. Some marks may be difficult to reach and areas like the breasts
are more sensitive, but do what you can.
Use a loofah or an
exfoliator, bought or home-made -- sea salt, oatmeal, baking soda,
ground coffee or apricot scrub, with a wet washcloth. Add any of them to
olive oil to make a paste and then massage the stretch marks for 10
minutes in a circular motion while you are in the shower.
Or use this as your exfoliator:
5 tablespoons of scrub
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
1/2 teaspoon vitamin E
1 teaspoon cocoa butter
Rinse off afterwards.
Apply lemon juice which helps stretch marks fade. Allow it to dry, then rinse with warm water and towel dry your skin.
A derma or skin roller helps oil penetrate more deeply. If using one, use it now before you moisturize.
Moisturize and hydrate
The more you infuse your skin with moisture the better.
Massage
any natural oil into your stretch marks. What oil you use matters less
than that you regularly and vigorously massage these areas, thereby
improving circulation and promoting rejuvenation.
If you are
pregnant and the skin of your expanding stomach feels ticklish, keep
your nails short; scratching tears the dermis. Apply oil and gently rub
the area with a cloth to relieve the itch.
A word of caution if
you are keen to try one of the packaged remedies for stretch marks: many
are laden with dangerous chemicals which should not be applied when you
are pregnant and most especially not to your abdomen.
Fragrances
in baby oil dry out the skin and petroleum jelly moisturizes when
applied, but the skin becomes drier when you abstain, so stick to
natural organic oils:
Cocoa butter
Rose hip oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Castor oil
Emu oil
Lanolin oil
Vitamin E oil
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin K cream
Jojobo oil
Natural shea butter
Aloe vera
Let us elaborate on some of these oils. Ideal by themselves, or combine as in these recipes.
Vitamin E oil
Alpha Tocopheral in Vitamin E is an antioxidant needed to regenerate the skin by promoting the growth of cells.
Squalene, a natural antioxidant which promotes skin regeneration, enhances the effects of vitamin E.
To get your vitamin E oil, break open the capsule, discard the casing and rub the oil into the affected areas.
Mix almond oil, castor oil, avocado oil and vitamin E oil together.
Combine vitamin E oil and cocoa butter.
Make
a paste of vitamin E rich oil such as olive oil or castor oil with
aromatic herbs like mint, lemon grass, lavender, thyme, and massage for
20 minutes before going to sleep.
Bio Oil is great.
Essential oils
To
one ounce of carrier oil (avocado, sweet almond, jojoba, grapeseed) add
seven drops of lavender and a few drops of chamomile, and apply to the
affected areas.
Lavender essential oil, applied directly to scars will help them fade, especially newer injuries.
Vitamin K cream
Apply
Vitamin K cream topically to stretch marks, and depending on how severe
they are, your skin type and activity level, you will see results in as
little as 8 to 14 days.
Cocoa butter
Cocoa butter is probably the best known stretch mark home remedy and also keeps the skin soft and pliable.
1/2 cup cocoa butter
1 tablespoon wheat germ oil
1 teaspoon apricot kernel oil
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
2 teaspoon grated beeswax
Heat the mixture until the beeswax melts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and apply to your stretch marks.
Some people prefer the 100% cocoa butter stick to the lotion. Quite dry when first applied, it becomes oilier as you rub it on.
Olive oil
Massage onto the stretch marks.
Warm olive oil slightly in the microwave, spread on scars and leave for 20 minutes.
Mix equal amounts of olive and coconut oil.
Rub
a mixture of olive oil and lemon on the parts of your body where the
stretch marks are, then apply cocoa butter immediately afterwards.
Some people find cocoa butter has no effect on them, but olive oil works well. Experiment to find what best suits your skin.
1/2 teaspoon each of cod liver oil, olive oil and aloe vera gel doubles as an anti-aging skin treatment.
Flaxseed/linseed oil
Good
for any scar tissue, mix equal amounts of olive oil and flaxseed oil.
You can add this to your favorite body cream if you wish.
Flaxseed oil is excellent for internal use too. Add to yogurt, shakes or salad dressing.
Castor oil
Apply
castor oil to any scars including warts, moles, dark spots and wrinkles
for 30 minutes a day. Combine it with rose hip seed oil, tea tree oil
and vitamin E oil. Even though you apply it externally, it works as a
laxative and your lymphatic system detoxifies.
Then apply some of the following cream:
200 ml unscented aqueous cream
20 ml collagen cream
10 ml olive oil
5 ml coconut oil
5 ml tea tree oil
Mix
and leave in the sun for one day before you use it (more natural than
microwaving). Apply at least twice a day and see an improvement after
three days. Good for eczema sufferers too.
Aloe vera gel
Known for its healing and soothing properties.
1/2 cup olive oil as your base
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
Oil from 10 vitamin E capsules
Oil from 5 vitamin A capsules
Blend and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Rub into the skin until fully absorbed.
Vicks Vapor Rub
Smear Vicks onto the stretch marks.
Or
combine lemon juice, aloe vera gel and Vicks, microwave for 5 seconds.
Leave it on your scars for 10 minutes. Rinse it off and apply cocoa
butter stick, rubbing it into the stretch marks.
Hide them
Until
they have faded sufficiently, consider hiding your stretch marks with
clothes, a swimsuit offering more coverage, a self-tanning cream or body
makeup. Tanning itself will not help - the stretch marks are less
likely to tan than surrounding skin and their appearance may actually be
emphasized.
Conclusion
Be wary of promises made by those flogging stretch mark creams. No cream can truly prevent or remove stretch marks.
If
you feel self-conscious about your stretch marks, take comfort in the
fact that most people have them, and with the passage of time together
with the above, they will barely be noticeable.
In the meantime learn to live with them. Being proud of your body, stretch marks and all, is a very appealing quality.
By
Sharon Dell
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tips to Keep Your Skin in Tip-Top Shape
9:27:00 AM
For ever since I can remember phrases such as, "You are what you
eat" and, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", are freely used in
everyday speech. So, you can already guess which direction this article
is heading. The subject on healthy eating is nothing new, nor is the
effect of nutrients and vitamins on your skin's appearance. Over time,
nutritionists introduce new must-eat vitamin sources and new diets to
the table. So much so that sometimes we forget the ultimate basics.
Let's take a look at those basics of healthy eating for great skin:
First and foremost: water. Yes, plain old H2O. You can never get enough water in your system. Up to 60% of our human bodies are made up of water. 70% of our brains are made up of water and our lungs at a startling 90%. When we break it down into more scientific terms, we're talking cells. Every inch of our bodies are made up of cells which are largely made of water. A healthy cell is like a rubber ball full of water, an unhealthy cell is one that is like a half-filled rubber ball. Now imagine that millions of these rubber balls are what make up the skin on your face. Quite obviously, the more liquid your skin cells retain, the better your skin's health and the better you look. So drink up; lots and lots of water.
Next is none other than fibers. If you want great skin, never skip your greens. Fiber isn't just great for your skin but work wonders on your digestive system and helps prevent blood cholesterol and heart problems as well. This is where the expression, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" comes in. Apples, one of the simplest fruits known to man is high in fiber. Highly recommend you to eat it skin and all. As for other food high in fiber to include in your healthy-skin diet besides your green vegetables: whole grains, all sorts of beans and legumes and flax seeds.
Another source of fiber with the added benefit of vitamin C is oranges. Yet again, another of the simpler fruits known to men. Vitamin C work wonders for your skin. Rather than apply the vitamin on your face, you might as well eat oranges for the added benefits.
Now besides water, fiber and vitamin c, contrary to beliefs about its negative impact on health, are 'oils'. Don't skip your 'oils' if you want bouncy, healthy looking skin. Of course, stick to the good ones such as fish oil and those from walnuts and flax seeds.
Finally, something you should avoid eating too much of is sugar. Sugar is in fact one of the primary reasons for premature signs of aging. How so? Glycation. If you're new to this term, here's a quick explanation: the more sugar (glucose) that runs in your bloodstream, the higher chance those glucose molecules would stick to a protein molecule and damage it in the process. The new combined molecule from the glycation process damages skin collagen and everything else related to elasticity. The result: wrinkles, crow feet and loose sagging skin.
So to wrap it up, for healthy and young-looking skin: drink lots of water, eat lots of fiber, make sure you get enough vitamin C and healthy oils, plus really limit your intake of sugar and its counterparts.
First and foremost: water. Yes, plain old H2O. You can never get enough water in your system. Up to 60% of our human bodies are made up of water. 70% of our brains are made up of water and our lungs at a startling 90%. When we break it down into more scientific terms, we're talking cells. Every inch of our bodies are made up of cells which are largely made of water. A healthy cell is like a rubber ball full of water, an unhealthy cell is one that is like a half-filled rubber ball. Now imagine that millions of these rubber balls are what make up the skin on your face. Quite obviously, the more liquid your skin cells retain, the better your skin's health and the better you look. So drink up; lots and lots of water.
Next is none other than fibers. If you want great skin, never skip your greens. Fiber isn't just great for your skin but work wonders on your digestive system and helps prevent blood cholesterol and heart problems as well. This is where the expression, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" comes in. Apples, one of the simplest fruits known to man is high in fiber. Highly recommend you to eat it skin and all. As for other food high in fiber to include in your healthy-skin diet besides your green vegetables: whole grains, all sorts of beans and legumes and flax seeds.
Another source of fiber with the added benefit of vitamin C is oranges. Yet again, another of the simpler fruits known to men. Vitamin C work wonders for your skin. Rather than apply the vitamin on your face, you might as well eat oranges for the added benefits.
Now besides water, fiber and vitamin c, contrary to beliefs about its negative impact on health, are 'oils'. Don't skip your 'oils' if you want bouncy, healthy looking skin. Of course, stick to the good ones such as fish oil and those from walnuts and flax seeds.
Finally, something you should avoid eating too much of is sugar. Sugar is in fact one of the primary reasons for premature signs of aging. How so? Glycation. If you're new to this term, here's a quick explanation: the more sugar (glucose) that runs in your bloodstream, the higher chance those glucose molecules would stick to a protein molecule and damage it in the process. The new combined molecule from the glycation process damages skin collagen and everything else related to elasticity. The result: wrinkles, crow feet and loose sagging skin.
So to wrap it up, for healthy and young-looking skin: drink lots of water, eat lots of fiber, make sure you get enough vitamin C and healthy oils, plus really limit your intake of sugar and its counterparts.
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