Thứ Năm, 9 tháng 7, 2009
How To Survive Facial Cosmetic Surgery - With Makeups
Today, there are numerous ways to deal with these minor setbacks that does not take time away from completing daily tasks and responsibilities. The market is filled with a wide range of cosmetic items and techniques that can camouflage the side effects associated with plastic surgery. Camouflage cosmetics are versatile, boosting the confidence levels in male and female patients of all ages.
Camouflage cosmetics not only bring out your recent enhancements, but also mask the healing process of a surgical procedure. While there are many different products to choose from, an array of application techniques are available to help you take advantage of these cosmetic items. It may take a bit of practice, but in no time, you will get the hang of concealing the unattractive side of recovery.
After-Surgery Safety
Before turning to camouflage cosmetics to hide bruising or reduce the appearance of swelling, you should consult your surgeon on when is the best time to start using these items. Often, it is common to begin applying camouflage cosmetics a couple of days after surgery. In the case of covering up incision lines, you will need to wait until all of the stitches have been taken out, which is usually two weeks after surgery. Complete closure of the incision is also a must before using camouflage cosmetics.
If you have undergone a procedure on the nose, camouflaging may begin right after cast removal. For chemical peel or dermabrasion patients, the skin must be free of blemishes or crust before using camouflage cosmetics.
Purchasing Camouflage Cosmetics
When shopping for camouflage cosmetics, you may find these special makeup products located in many large department stores. In certain cases, some of the usual cosmetics you use may help to cover up signs of surgery. To track down some of the best products, your plastic surgeon may suggest a few options beyond the commercial world of camouflage. If you decide against the suggestions of your doctor, it is important to purchase camouflage cosmetics that are hypoallergenic, as well as fragrance free. This will protect you against skin irritation.
Basic Types of Camouflage Cosmetics
There are three main ways patients approach the purchase of camouflage cosmetics: concealing, correcting and contouring. Below you will find brief details on each technique to better help you decide which approach is best for you:
Concealing: Concealers differ from typical foundation products because they are much thicker. Using concealing techniques usually works wonders in hiding incision lines and unattractive bruises. All over the body and face, visible scarring is also reduced. Various concealer colors are available on the market, offering a variety of skin matches to consider. When applying concealer, you should know that this type of product does not enhance the appearance of the thin, delicate skin located about the eyes.
Correcting: Color correcting is a great way to create a balance between skin that appears yellowish or reddened. The need for this sort of product comes when healing bruises bring about a yellow tint to the skin. The redness of a chemical peel and dermabrasion is also treated with a color corrector. Different tints of product are available. Yellow tones are neutralized with a lavender corrector. A green corrector affects redness.
Contouring: Contouring provides nice results for those who wish to reduce the appearance of swelling or bring about the imagery of highlights and shadows. Facial implant and nose surgery patients will benefit from contouring techniques. By manipulating light and shadows, you can make lighter areas come forward or darker areas fall into the background. This is accomplished through the combination of a highlighter and contour shadow.
As a rule of thumb, the highlighter should be close to two shades lighter than your usual foundation. The contour shadow should be around two shades darker than the foundation you are accustomed to. When looking for these products in a grocery store, be on the lookout for foundation makeup and pressed power.
Contouring involves a great deal of skill to appear authentic. Through practice, the creation of illusions that take advantage of light and dark shades of product can be accomplished. Patients can then use these techniques to make noses appear narrower, shrink the appearance of a swollen chin and bring height to cheekbones.
Cosmetics Removal
Camouflage cosmetics should not stay on the face when you go to bed. Removal of the product is very necessary to ensure healthy skin. Camouflage cosmetics are known for being thicker than usual makeup options. This means strong cleansing cream should be used for removal, followed by an alcohol-free toner that is gentle to the skin. Last, a skin-specific moisturizer should be applied for extra care.
Chủ Nhật, 5 tháng 7, 2009
How Often Should You Look After Your Nails and How to Prevent the Most Common Nail Problems
It can be hard knowing how often you should care for your nails and what you should do. However, with a little time and effort you will notice that looking after your nails really does not have to be overly hard.
How Often You Should Look After Your Nails:
As a general rule, your nails should be looked after every single day. Simple hygiene such as using a nail brush and mild soap and water daily is not really a chore and it only takes a few minutes of your time. On top of that there are also other things you can do weekly including:
Removing any old nail polish by moistening a cotton ball with nail polish remover. Press the cotton to the nail for just a few seconds to soften the polish and prevent any rubbing of the nail. In one firm movement move the cotton from the base of the nail, right up to the tip and then repeat until the polish has all come off.
Next shape the nail by using an emery board. It is better to file the nails from the corner to the centre, though you should not file the actual corner itself. It is important to not run the file up and down the nail as this can cause ridges and other potential problems with the nail.
The next step is to soak the hands in warm water for up to a few minutes, in order to remove any built up dirt and bits of nail from the filing that was just done. Use an orangewood stick to clean under the nail.
Many people like to push their cuticles back but generally it is better to leave the cuticle where it is. If you are unsure as to where the cuticle in the nail is, it is basically the skin which grows from the finger onto the base of the nail. Not pushing the cuticle back helps to prevent infections.
Although you can buy different top coats and basecoats, it is thought that a clear nail polish does exactly the same job and so it is cheaper to just apply clear nail polish first. Next choose whichever color you want for your nails and apply. Leave them to dry and then apply another layer of clear nail polish as a topcoat to seal the color in and to prevent chipping.
It is recommended that you visit a professional manicurist every six weeks in order to keep your nails extra healthy. Some good tips for caring for your nails include not using nail polish remover more than once a week. Nail polish remover can cause the nails to dry out and crack and split. Also, after washing your hands always apply lotion or moisturizer to the nails in order to keep them well lubricated and protected.
White spots often occur on the nails and they are generally nothing to worry about. Whilst they can indicate a problem with nutrition, most white spots are caused by rough manicures and too much force applied to the nail. In this case they should grow out on their own and you should make a note to yourself to be extra careful with your nails in future
Also ridges are another common problem which are usually caused by too much pressure on the nail. Some ridges are also down to hereditary factors and these can only be con trolled by smoothing them down using a buffer. If the ridges have only just occurred they can be a symptom of anemia and so it is always better to consult your doctor.
Overall, looking after your nails need not be a chore. It does not take long to scrub under the nails with soapy water using a nail brush, and having a manicure once every six weeks can actually be quite fun. So, look after your nails daily and you should not have many problems!
Thứ Năm, 2 tháng 7, 2009
More Nail Tips
Polished nails and healthy cuticles aren't the only things that make your fingernails beautiful. Keeping your nails trimmed and shaped properly helps to create a glamorous look to your hands. Every hand is different, but there are few common shapes and sizes to hands that can help you to determine how you should shape your nails. The way your cuticle is shaped will also help
* For cuticles that are oval at the base, square shaped nails are appropriate
* For cuticles that are pointed, oval shaped nails might be better suited
* For small hands and fingers, try almond shaped nails
* Short and plump fingers look best with squared-off, oval nails
* Thicker hands or fingers with a wide nail bed should have squared off ends.
* Longer nail beds look best with rounded nails.
It is recommended by experts that the free edge of your nails should only extend a few millimeters beyond the tip of your finger. To begin shaping your nails, start by trimming them with a quality clipper. If you use a clipper that is too hard to squeeze, you'll end up breaking your nails or making inaccurate cuts. Once you have trimmed your nails into the desired shape for your hand type, you can begin to file your nails for smooth edges. Here are some filing tips to keep in mind:
* Don't file your nails from side to side, it can weaken the stress points of the nail's free edge
* Gently file from the corner of your nail to the center in one direction
* To make sure both hands are the same length or shape, hold the same finger from each hand up to one another
* Metal files can split your nails. Use a soft, flat emery board.
Tips for Beautifully Polished Fingernails
Beautifully polished nails aren't just for hand models. Besides your face, your hands are another area that people first notice about you. Nail polish can help your hands look younger, smoother and even thinner. Polishing your nails may seem like a no-brainer, but here are some helpful tips you may not have been aware of before:
* If you are already wearing a polish or not, before you apply nail polish, always remove the excess oils from your nails with nail polish remover
* To avoid cotton ball fuzzies stuck to your nails, use a makeup sponge with polish remover
* To avoid yellowing nails after your polish is removed, try buffing the tops of your nails. This will also smooth out the roughness of your nails
* Always, always, always use a base coat! This also will help eliminate the discolorization of your nails
* Water-based nail enamels, hypoallergenic and unscented nail products are available if you have sensitive skin
* Choose a shade that enhances your fingers and toes
* Instead of shaking your polish, roll the bottle in the palm of your hand, your nail polish will last longer
* Don't put too much polish on the brush
* When painting your nails, apply the polish to the tips of your nails and slightly underneath the tip of your nails
* Fast drying enamels are fabulous, but they also chip faster
* Nail polish takes a full hour to completely dry without smudging
* Once your nails have dried enough, usually 10 minutes, add a top coat
* To keep your nails looking glossy, apply a new coat every other day.
Copyright (c) 2007 Barry Lycka
Thứ Tư, 1 tháng 7, 2009
Top 5 quick tips for hair removal
Waxing
Waxing is a very widely used method of hair removal here in India. It is very convenient as one needs just do it once a month or so. In addition, there are a number of women who readily come to your home, charge very nominally, and wax your body quickly and efficiently. The advantages of waxing are that as opposed to shaving or using a cream, hair grows back much slower. This is because the hair is removed from the roots.
However, if your skin is sensitive you may not be able to wax, as you may develop boils on certain areas of your skin. You may also develop in-growths when the hair grows out, leading to rough skin. But not everyone has these issues. If waxing works for your skin, it is an efficient, hassle-free method of hair removal.
Threading
Threading is best when used on smaller areas, and is often used to remove hair on the upper lip. It is also used to remove excessive hair around eyebrows, and define them. You can thread your upper lip yourself, but don't try and thread around eyebrows, as you may ruin the shape, causing one eye to look bigger than the other! You can also remove excessive forehead hair by threading. But if this causes pimples, don't do it.
Bleaching
The face is very sensitive, and if you have a lot of hair on your face, it makes sense to wax sideburns, thread upperlip and eyebrows, and bleach the rest of your face. Don't pull out hair from all over your face as you may develop a rash. Bleach it if your skin is light. Remember that bleach does contain chemicals, and is not necessarily gentle on your skin. Make sure you moisturise your face regularly, especially if you bleach, and reapply bleach only after a minimum of fifteen days have passed since your last application.
Laser
Laser is a great permanent solution to get rid of body hair. It is especially suited for areas where it is not easy to use other methods of hair removal. If you have a lot of hair on your back, and are not able to wax it because you develop boils, a good option would be to try using laser. You could of course choose to remove hair from all over your body with the help of laser, but it is expensive. But before ruling out this method, speak to a clinic that offers this services and find out about any packages they may be offering. You can even try a single session to dramatically reduce the hair from a certain area - but this will not work if you want every single hair removed. Laser is great for a hairy back or shoulders, and just a single session may reduce the hair dramatically. Any re-growth may not be as noticeable.
Hair removal creams
Hair removal creams contain harsh chemicals, and are often believed to cause darkening of the skin when used over a prolonged period. But these make good options when you want to expose a certain body part and need to remove hair gently. For example if you need to wear a lehenga at a wedding and your belly will be exposed, you can use a hair-removal cream as a one-off solution.
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Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 6, 2009
Skin Facts and How to Improve Many Skin Conditions
The skin is made up of three layers, the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous. The epidermis is on the bodys surface, where new cells form and dead ones fall off. The process of skin cell rejuvenation can take anywhere from two weeks to a month, and the entire layer of the epidermis is in a constant state of flux: newer cells move up through the layers and during that process, the older cells rise to the surface and die.
Old skin cells are strong, and they act by covering your body and protecting it. Every minute of the day we lose 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells off the surface of our skin. The process of shedding cells in the epidermis is ongoing, and 95 percent of the cells in that layer are always at work to make new skin cells. The other 5 percent contains a substance called melanin, which gives skin its color.
The darker your skin, the more melanin you have. The cells that contain melanin also provide extra coverage to prevent burning from ultraviolet rays emitted from the sun. Despite having melanin, we still need to be sure and cover up with a sunscreen to protect from skin cancer and sunburn.
The second layer, or dermis, contains nerve endings, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands. It is also where collagen is made, which is important for elasticity and skin durability. The nerve endings in the dermis are responsible for understanding how things feel. The nerve sensors send messages to the brain when things feel too hot or cold, and they transmit messages of pain. The dermis is also filled with blood vessels that keep the skin healthy by supplying it with oxygen and nutrients.
The third and final layer of the skin is called the subcutaneous layer. This layer is mostly fat, and works to provide the body warmth and protection. This is the same layer where our hair follicles originate. These follicles act as roots for each hair as it grows up through the dermis. Hair follicles tend to grow over the entire body, and more than 10,000 follicles are located on the head alone.
You skin also works to keep your internal temperature from getting too hot or cold. Blood vessels, hair and sweat glands work together to keep the body at an optimal temperature, and to reduce risk of overheating.
Keeping skin in good health is just as important as any other organ or body part. Make sure skin stays clean with water and gentle soap, and clean wounds to keep them from becoming infected. Since we only have one skin, we need to always make sure it is healthy and clean, and see a doctor when abnormal growths appear.
Thứ Ba, 23 tháng 6, 2009
Barbie Dress Up – Little Girls’ Favorite Doll Games
The lovely Barbie image, a long legged sexy lady with a beautiful face, seems to be embedded in each person’s memory when they have grown up, especially for girls. Many of them said that “Barbie was my ultimate favorite girl”. It is nothing surprising when Barbie are so deeply loved that when the little girls still hug them during their sweet sleep and bring them to anywhere they go.
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by Mattel, Inc and launched in March 1959 after Mattel often saw her daughter Barbara love to play paper dolls. The doll was first introduced at New York City in a toy fair and this year is Barbie's 50th birthday and you must have heard this word many times before so of course everything Barbie is popping up everywhere.
Barbie doll has got a perfect body and appealing clothes. It is famous all over the world, for it has looks and styles suitable for hundreds of cultures. When the little girls have a Barbie doll, they really enjoy changing clothes and other outfits for her, even dress up her with their own tissues and tapes. Maybe girls are very careful and fond of sewing so they often use their scraps of fabric and tapes to themselves sew clothes for her Barbie doll in just they image.
Gradually, with the development of technology and with the target to satisfy the little girls’ passion for Barbie doll, Barbie dress up games appear. Especially when there is an internet connection, they can play online and now easily select many various dresses, outfits or shoes and other very nice accessories from many latest fashion collections to dress up Barbie dolls. Barbie doll also has got more diversified looks than before so the kids and little girls will not feel bored with this game.
Besides matching clothes with shoes and other accessories, they have a chance to make up Barbie and make Barbie look prettier and sexier. The make up is an essential part of one's look, and for a look conscious character such as Barbie, the make up must be just right. So, accomplish the make up within the Barbie dress up games.
Are you a Barbie girl? If the answer is yes, why don’t you choose for you the cutest Barbie dolls to express your style?
You can find many interesting Barbie dress up games at here:
http://www.3j3.com/Barbie-Makeover.html http://www.girldressup.net/
Thứ Năm, 18 tháng 6, 2009
Befits of a Pedicure; it's not a luxury, it's a necessity
Well that kind of pressure is nothing compared to what your feet have to face on a daily basis. Your feet are confined to the walls of your uncomfortable shoes, they must carry the wait of your entire body, and have to walk like there is not tomorrow. So with the amount of pressure your feet face on a daily basis, it is natural that they need special care and attention. The cracks on the bottom of you heals, the dry scaly skin, and yellow nails are all signs of excess pressure and neglect of your feet. If your feet are in this condition, they are screaming at you to do something about it.
The best thing that you can do for them is to receive a pedicure. A spa pedicure consists of a full service rehabilitation of the health and beauty of your feet. The benefits of pedicures go far beyond just having great looking toes, but it also includes keeping fungus and foot diseases far. far away. Receiving regular pedicures include the trimming of cuticles, and the scrubbing off the dead skin on your feet. This is especially beneficial because it prevents any unwanted bacteria from making a home on the bottoms of your feet.
Soaking in Botanica day spa's exotic foot baths will ensure no scary looking bacteria will camp out on your toes. Pedicures can also get rid of those nasty calluses, ingrown toenails, and even improve your posture. There are benefits that are unrelated to health as well, for example our foot baths will leave your feet softer than a down pillow. If hard, rough feet are the norm for you, that is not a good sign. It is perfectly possible to have baby soft feet. The combination of soaking in our footbaths and luscious creams and oils being massaged into your feet will guarantee a smooth silky feeling.
Another fun part of receiving a pedicure includes picking your favorite colors to be splashed across you toes. Whether is be the classic red, a crazy blue or orange, or a French, we have some many different colors, it is impossible not to find one you will love. Having clean, healthy, and beautiful feet is not just a luxury. In this day and age it is very important to look you best from head to toe. And when your walking along the beach barefoot, you want to be confident that your feet are not giving off a bad impression of yourself. Although getting a pedicure might not seem like a necessity, in the long run you can avoid embarrassing situations, expensive foot diseases, and added pressure. Botanica Day Spa offers world class pedicures with technicians who specialize in the beautification and health of feet.