MAKE UP TIPS FOR YOU

Skin scars occur when the deep, thick layer of skin (the dermis) is damaged. Scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after injury. Scar tissue is not identical to the tissue which it replaces and is usually of inferior functional quality. Scar tissue can form on the skin or on internal wounds. People with conditions like liver cirrhosis, heart disease, and pancreatitis often have scar tissue on their liver, heart or pancreas. A scar is a natural part of the healing process. Larger spots may coalesce to form a broad band of dappling. A scar results from the biologic process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues of the body. Scars can also take the form of stretched skin. Most skin scars are flat, pale and leave a trace of the original injury which caused them. The redness that often follows an injury to the skin is not a scar, and is generally not permanent.

Scars form differently based on the location of the injury on the body and the age of the person who was injured. It has become a problem when old orchards are top worked, and the new is susceptible to the viroid that had been symptomless in the original cultivar. Two types of scars are the result of the body overproducing collagen, which causes the scar to be raised above the surrounding skin. Hypertrophic scars take the form of a red raised lump on the skin, but do not grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound, and they often improve in appearance after a few years. Keloid scars are a more serious form of scarring, because they can carry on growing indefinitely into a large, tumorous (although benign) growth.

Some people, especially those with deeper skin tones, have a tendency to produce prominent raised scars. Scars and stretch marks are generally considered unsightly, disfiguring and unacceptable by many people. No scar can ever be completely removed. Some treatment for scar minimizing scarring including do not wipe fresh wounds with hydrogen peroxide. The bubbles make is feel like something good is happening, but hydrogen peroxide actually destroys new skin cells that immediately begin to grow. Do cover a cut. The old wives tale about allowing a “fresh” cut to breathe will actually not support rapid healing. Do apply constant pressure on a fresh wound with a sterile bandage or silicone sheeting pad. Do not expose new scars to the sun.

Minimize Skin Scarring Tips

1. Do not wipe fresh wounds with hydrogen peroxide.

2. Do cover a cut. The old wives tale about allowing a “fresh” cut to breathe will actually not support rapid healing.

3. Do not fall for the tale about treating with Vitamin E.

4. DO apply constant pressure on a fresh wound with a sterile bandage or silicone sheeting pad.

5. Do not expose new scars to the sun.

6. Do gently massage the scar once the surface is healed.

7. Gentle massage helps breakdown the dense bands of skin.

8. Newer and shallower stretch marks and scars respond better than older and deeper scars and stretch



By: Juliet Cohen

After spending months picking out the perfect dress, shoes, and jewelry, you’ve probably had your wedding day hairstyle on the brain. You’ve probably poured over magazines and had a couple trial runs, and now, almost at the last minute, you are finally considering your make-up. Your make-up is just as important as every other detail on your wedding day. After all, you are going to be taking pictures that will last forever, so it’s important that you look absolutely perfect. A great idea is to splurge and hire a make-up artist to meet you at the saloon or at the ceremony venue to do your make-up. But, if your make-up artist makes you nervous or if you are just planning on doing it yourself, here are some great tips to ensure wedding day make-up bliss.

1.)   As with everyday make-up, less is always more! You definitely don’t want to look to overdone, so do your best to accent your best features and its okay to go a little darker with your make-up because of the photos, but try to keep it as neutral as possible.

2.)   You can mix your foundation with a light moisturizer to help it go on smoothly and help it absorb more naturally into your skin.

3.)   Don’t over-do the concealer. You should pick on that matches your skin tone perfectly and use just enough to cover up those blemishes, redness, and age spots. You should also consider dabbing a little under your eyes to help with the dark circles.

4.)   Use powder to set your foundation and concealer, and to eliminate shine. Shine is definitely not the wedding day glow you are looking for! You should choose a powder that matches your foundation, and stay away from translucent powders, which tend to eliminate color and will wash you out.

5.)   Choose a blush that matches your skin tone and apply in evenly. A lot of brides tend to over-do the blush, which then in turns makes them look like a clown on their big day! Blush is definitely one of those areas where less in more and if applied evenly will give you that wedding day glow you are looking for.

6.)   Don’t over-do your eye make-up. For an evening wedding, your eye make-up can be done slightly darker, but the best eye make-up is make-up that is done in neutral shades and makes your eye color pop. To make your eyes really stand out, you can take some white eyeliner or white eye shadow and put it on the inside corner of both eyes. This will really waken your eyes up without a whole lot of drama.

7.)   Be careful with eyeliner! You don’t want thick, heavy eyeliner and you should apply it after you are finished with your eye shadow. You should apply it as close to the base of the eyelashes as possible, in a thin steady line. You can also apply in directly under the lower eyelashes, but it is recommended that you use your eye shadow to define your lower lid because it will create a softer look. You should choose a eyeliner that matches well with your shadow and your mascara.

8.)   You should choose mascara that matches your skin tone and really helps your eye color stand out. There are a lot of great mascaras out there that are specifically formulated to help make your eye color stand out.

9.)   You should apply a lip liner that is clear or the same color as your lip. This will keep your lips from looking silly if your lipstick happens to wear off and all your left with is a ring around your mouth.

10.)  Your lip color should be one that accentuates your coloring and doesn’t look to over done. You should also use a brush for a more even application and to keep you from applying too much. Another trick, is to brush a little powder over your lips to help the color stick.



Just like your hair requires a trial run, so does your make-up, especially if you are doing it yourself, so you should consider setting aside a night every other week to practice applying your wedding make-up and definitely try to practice it the night or day before your big day. Remember this is your big day, so don’t be afraid to splurge on some nicer, high-end make up, but be sure to choose it in shades and colors you will use long after your big day to make the expense worth it. As with everything on your big day, remember to have fun with your make-up, but stay away from doing too much more than your normally do or you will be able to tell in your wedding photos and it will look over done.



By: Liz Winter

Our skin is the reflection of our health and vitality, physical, mental and emotional wellness. A radiant and glowing skin indicates good health, positive attitude and vibrates self-confidence. On the other hand, a dull and blemished skin shows an unhealthy body, stressful lifestyle and carelessness towards one’s own personality.

Who doesn’t want to look good, and good looks start with good skin. You may think it’s not such a big issue; there are several products in the market to make the skin beautiful and glowing in a jiffy. But as you use them, you must also be realizing that it is not so. These cosmetic products produce temporary effects on skin, have lots of side effects, and are very costly and not suited to all skin types. Then, what’s the way out? Here’s where we come to our topic of discussion, to care for the skin in a natural way that is natural skin care.

Natural skin care is not just about using skin products produced without chemicals; it’s an ongoing process of a result of a healthy life-style, right diet and off-course right skin products to be applied directly.

First of all, natural way of caring for skin starts with some life-style changes we need to take care of. Getting enough sleep: ‘Beauty sleep’ is not just a saying; its meaning goes far beyond that. As the rest of the body, for healthy skin, sleeping adequately is a must. At least 7 – 8 hours of sleep (hours vary for person to person), ensures a relaxed mind and body, normal blood flow, takes care of all wear and tear during the day, energizes you and brings the glow back in the morning. Dark circles around the eyes, blotchy skin, and lifeless appearance of face are all side effects of not getting enough sleep. So switch off that TV, log-off your laptop, and get from the party on time to catch a good night’s sleep.

Get Moving: Now that you’ve got enough sleep, its time for some exercises as well. Be active, walk, jog, exercise, hit the gym, do stretches during office hours too, take the stairs, do anything to keep moving. Inactivity affects the skin by promoting bloating and puffiness, cellulite and loss of muscle tone. Exercise also helps us to relax and de-stress, both necessary for a healthy skin.

Drink lots of water: Water helps to detoxify the body’s system, bathes the cells, eliminates waste products, help in digestion, purify blood and the list goes on and on. The point is to have at least 2 liters of water a day, avoid carbonated and sweetened drinks and have fresh juices and soups as additional source of fluids.

For a shiny and smooth skin, drinking honey mixed in warm water in the morning helps a lot. Secondly, natural way of caring for skin by eating right.

Let’s discuss some basic points:

Have lots of fiber: Eating food that is rich in fiber help a good digestion and constipation is totally taken care of. This eliminates the root of many skin problems like acne, psoriasis, spotty skin etc. we must have lots of fruits, fresh veggies, whole grains, and salad. The idea is to cut on processed food and fast food because these contain almost no fiber. Eating things in their natural form is the mantra to get the most benefit out of it.

Cut on excess sugar: The more we take sugar, the more sugar enters our bloodstream. Over some time, this results in a process where the glucose molecules damages protein molecule by sticking to it. This causes damage in collagen, cartilage and ligament, thus forming wrinkles. So, the next time, you are adding the second spoon of sugar to your tea/ coffee or going to bite on your favorite sweet…think again!!

Get some good fats: These are the fats needed to build cells, membrane, hormones etc. Lack of the good fat can lead to eczema, acne and dry skin. The sources to get these fats are cold-water fish, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, nuts; also you can try fish oil supplements.

Apart from these basic dietary requirements, we need to have a balanced diet containing Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Fats, all essential ingredients which comprises an adequate diet. This is absolutely vital for a healthy body and mind along with a smooth, glowing skin.

Last but not the least, we come to the most interesting part of out discussion. Natural skin care products, to be applied regularly for best results. According to the classic definition of natural skin care products, these are products found and used in their natural or raw form without any chemicals and manufactured in such a way so as to preserve the integrity of the ingredient.

There are many products, which can be bought from the market, manufactured by reputed companies. But best is to spend a little time and prepare some easy recipes for taking care of common skin problems and daily cleansing and toning.

Skin Care Tips:

· Stop using soap on your face (if possible, on body also). Use gram flour and milk to make a paste. Apply it gently and rub a little, then wash off with water. Believe me, it’s much better that any soap!!

· Massage body with mustard oil 10 minutes before bath, and then take a warm bath. Your skin will be moisturized and smooth.

· Massage your body with milk. Milk moisturizes your skin naturally.

· For daily cleansing, mix sandal wood powder with rose water and add 4-5 drops of milk in it, then apply on face and body. After 10 minutes, take a warm bath.

· Warm honey and mix with lemon juice, then apply on face. Let it dry, and then wash off with warm water. It refreshes and cleanses your skin.

· For preparing natural bleach, mix lemon juice in milk. Then massage it on your face and body. It bleaches you skin naturally.

· To remove sun-tan, mix cucumber juice with tomato juice, rub on skin, wash off with cold water.

· Mix milk cream with flour, apply that paste on to your skin, then wash off to get a smooth skin.

These are the basic ways of caring for skin naturally. The glow and radiance that comes with the natural care practice is for all to see and is everlasting. Just remember: Beauty is not skin deep…still it starts with the skin!!



By: Dr John Anne

By handbagcom:

handbag.com’s beauty expert John Gustafson gives a tutorial on how to create sexy, sultry, smoky eye make-up like a true professional!

When you are getting ready to go out for the evening you will want to make sure that you know how to apply your makeup in a way that will give you a gorgeous night time look. Many women wear their makeup the same way whether it is daytime or evening. This can lead them to look washed out and pale in the evening hours. You want to make sure that you apply your makeup a certain way to accomplish that great evening look when you head out for the night.

The first thing that you want to do is to start with the right foundation, it should be light and the right shade for your skin tone. Then you will want to use three different shades of eye shadow on your eyes. Start by applying the lightest color to your entire eyelid up to the bottom of your eyebrow. Take the medium shade and apply it to your your eyelid and just above the crease. The dark color will be applied to right above the crease and around to right below your bottom eyelashes, this will create a smoky look that is great for evening. Next, you are going to apply your eyeliner and your mascara.

When it comes to blush, you are going to use a little more for an evening look than you would if it were daytime. You want to apply it to the apples of your cheeks, unless you have a very round face. Women with round faces will want to apply it up near their temples. You should use a darker lip gloss for the evening and if you are trying to make your lips appear fuller then you will outline them with that same shade of lip liner and then apply the gloss. To really make them fuller take a lighter shade of lip gloss and add it to just the middle part of your lips. Now you are ready for your evening.



By: Donna Trolet

 

Do you want to know how to remove dark skin spots safely?  Sure you do.  And I’m going to show you how to remove those unattractive dark skin spots safely and effectively for an even toned skin.

 First you need to understand a little bit about the possible causes.  An uneven skin tone is typically the result of overexposure to sunlight, particularly in fair-skinned people.  In some cases, the cause is hormonal in nature.  But, those cases are rare.  About 90% of the time, it is the sun that is the culprit and the affected area is usually the face.

Making an effort to remove dark skin spots will make you look younger and improve your skin’s health, if the product that you choose contains the right ingredients.  There are several steps that you can and should take, in order to even out pigmentation and look more like yourself again.  Let’s start with “how” to protect the affected area from the sun.

Sun Protection Tips 

An uneven skin tone means that melanin was produced unevenly.  The area may have been burned in the past or there may simply be more melanin producing cells in one area than in another.  Regardless, in order to remove dark skin spots and even out pigmentation, you need to avoid sunlight, as much as possible.

It is simply easier to go lighter than it is to go darker.  The end result may be that your entire complexion is lighter than you might have liked, but apparently, that is what nature intended.  In order to go lighter, you need to stay in the shade and wear a hat with a wide brim.  When you must expose your face to direct sunlight, use a zinc oxide sun-block.  Some of the better women’s makeup contains it.

Repairing Damage Done

There may be some underlying molecular damage that has caused an uneven skin tone.  Generally, that would be free radical damage.  The number of free radical molecules in the skin’s cells increases during exposure to UV radiation, cigarette smoke and as a part of the aging process. 

Antioxidants are able to quench free radical molecules, before they can do any damage, but if you have an uneven skin tone, there were probably few antioxidants in the area at the time.  But, that’s okay.  There are some antioxidants that can repair damage done.  One of them is coenzyme Q10.

Antioxidants to the Rescue

Coenzyme Q10 was tested on people with a high degree of sun damage and was found to soften, moisturize, and reduce wrinkles and general sun damage.  So, if you want to remove dark skin spots caused by sun damage, coenzyme Q10 will work. 

Functional Keratin Works Wonders

Functional Keratin will also work to reduce brown spots caused by free radical damage.  It has been shown to stimulate the production of glutathione, within the skin’s cells.  Glutathione is one of the most potent antioxidants.  So, if your uneven skin tone is a result of free radical damage, Functional Keratin will work.

Functional keratin and coenzyme Q10 are ingredients which has been shown to help remove dark skin spots caused by the sun or pollution.  If you want to lighten your entire complexion, choose the a natural whitening day cream.  Either of these products provides ingredients that will, over time, improve your skin’s health. 

And now by visiting my website listed below I can show you how you can get these ingredients that will help remove dark skin spots and get an even skin tone.

 



By: Margaret Bell

Many of my clients ask me, well…how do you create a flawless finish on my face? What we want to do is enhance one’s own beauty in applying makeup, but to do this…it begins with having good skin. You see, your skin is like a canvas. And the first place to start is with is foundation, the building blocks to a beautiful face.

I know, I know…Foundation….Yeah, Right?!

Many women skip this step altogether or simply use the wrong shade or type of foundation. But what we’re all forgetting here; to get that clean, fresh start…we need to start with a great canvas to support our master piece.

Ok…I think you are getting the picture.

Here are some of my best tips for enhancing your own beauty personality Style in creating your best face forward. And it’s not as hard as you think.

One of the biggest questions I get from my clients is this: Do I Really Need Foundation???

And …let’s say you have great skin….I’d say. You are one lucky person. Then…all you need is first to apply a good moisturizer (SeneGence SeneDerm) Day Time Moisturizer, which has been tested to be an SPF equivalent of 15). Next, you need is a little concealer and blush. Now…if you are bit red, or pale, has uneven tone, large pores, or acne, etc., then you need to cover your skin with foundation (perhaps mix the moisturizer with the foundation to a tinted moisturizer really) to create that flawless finish.

How does that sound?

Most of the complaints I hear….it is so hard in choosing the right shade of foundation. What is interesting with the SeneGence’s MakeSense Foundation is that it does a color correction within your family of colors. But again….to really do your face justice and choose the right color for you, what I need to know to help you is …your color tone – warm or cool and to pin point the tone of foundation, what you skin looks like…is it pale, medium or darker shades. Then, the idea is to really blend with your own coloring, because it is very hard to exactly match. What I do next is choose three colors and see which one basically disappears into the jar line area…so that I can see if it is appropriate for you neckline as well. What you don’t want is a demarcation between you neck and you face. The next step is to see how it looks on your skin. Please know that I have many clients I have never met, and what I do is ask a series of questions, a talk about color so that I can choose the best color for you.

Make Sense?

Most women don’t think about this, but a wonderful aspect about wearing foundation, is its ability to fight the elements like sun, wind and cold, harsh winter air. Even a foundation, even without the SPF still provides a good barrier, especially against sun damage. With SeneGence’s Foundation, it does have an SPF equivalent of 15 and couple that with the moisturizer, and it has been rated as an SPF equivalent of 30 by independent laboratory testing Then truly, you will never regret saving your skin. It’s all about beautiful skin.

To Blush or Not to Blush…..Now that is great question:

Please know that by only applying foundation or base, you have that look that is flat in my opinion. It is kind of a dead look. To put your best face forward, you really want to create a three-dimensional face— one that provides warmth, and enhances skin and bone structure. In order to give your face that depth….one of the things you need to do is add some blush to highlight the “structures” of your face.

A real common question – can I sleep in this make up? . No….If you are going to sleep for the night, it is best to wash your face. Yes…Mom was right.

Ok….many of us are guilty of sleeping with our make up on. So understand, it really isn’t good for your skin. So..it is essential in having an easy, simple routine. Make sure you have a good cleanser and skin protector steps…since these are essential. And the same for your morning routine.

I know when I sleep in my makeup….my skin doesn’t feel its best and when I sleep with eyeliner or mascara, oh…I know that I didn’t give my eyes or my skin a chance to relax as well.

Senegence’s Anti-Aging Skin Care is great for waking up to refreshed skin. At night, your first remove the color technology with Foops! And then, your wash your face with a 3-in-1 cleaner that cleans, exfoliates, and tones. Next apply an eye crème, SeneGence’s feels so silky and smooth and melts like butter, and finally apply the night cream. It feels so luxurious.

SeneGence’s Skin Care System (Day, Night, Eye Crème, and Cleanser) costs $135 (plus handling/shipping) and my clients all admit it’s worth the investment.

In the morning, you will repeat, with the 3 – in – cleanser, moisturizer with a lighter moisturizer for day, and then apply your makeup steps.

Remember, whatever you do, treat you skin with TLC (tender loving care), because it is never too late improve the canvas you were born with.

Barb’s Basic Foundation Tips

1. Tips in Selecting Foundation

a. Select a foundation that matches your underlying skin tone exactly.

b. Experiment with three shades on your face that you think will work…and see which one disappears.

2. Application Tips

a. Apply Foundation with a brush, a slightly damp sponge or on the tips of your fingers. If you want our foundation to last, don’t use fingers.

b. Start at the top of the face and work in a downward motion.

c. Blend well along the hairline

3. More Tips

a. Foundation application can be heavy or light; Fast application – mix foundation with day time moisturizer

b. More dewy look – use alittle of the night time moisturizer mixed in your foundation as well.



By: Barbara Harrington

By expertvillage:

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Make up artist Beau Nelson demonstrates how to do proper contouring to enhance your facial features. Check out all of our videos at www.dabbler.ca

As any self-respecting fashionista will tell you, a new year means new trends, and from this autumn’s fashion week shows in London, Milan and New York it’s clear that designers are looking forward to bold, sexy, and very feminine looks in 2008. Colour-wise, black and white look set to remain hot next season – whether they’re teamed in big, bold prints, stripes, spots or one main colour with natty contrasting trims, hems and cute 50s-inspired details such as buckles and bows, which can be carried over to shoes to complete a look.

The metallic trend from winter should soften and turn more neutral, with warm tones of rosy grey, pewter and old gold which are much more flattering to pale skin tones – a blessing if the winter has left you with that typically British complexion; paper-white with pink cheeks and nose when you step outside! Bright colours worn next to the face can make you look more washed-out, as does black, so it may be best to save them for tights and shoes.

The winter trend of hard-edged, futuristic shiny fabrics, with wet-look, glittering dresses and leather biker jackets, gives way to a lighter and altogether more feminine look, with tulle, ruffles and tutus all set to make a comeback in the new season’s party dresses.

Ladylike, polished Hollywood glamour is back in a big way, too; while the ‘body-conscious’ trend isn’t dead, spring silhouettes will have softer edges with emphasis on nipped-in waists and classic curves rather than scary shoulders and pointy toes. Choose luxurious satin and taffeta dresses with flattering halter necklines, or strapless with little details such as flower corsages; in skirt shapes, we’ll see flamboyant fishtails and the ‘mermaid’ shape – tight to the knee, then flared – which really exaggerate feminine curves. Team these key pieces with pearls, red lips, and fluffy faux-fur wraps for a vintage siren look that would make Rita Hayworth proud.

For a more relaxed, fun daytime look, girly scoop-necked tea dresses and pinafores can be layered with cute cardigans or high-necked tops in warm colours. Details like oversized buttons, delicate floral prints or bright ankle socks bring a carefree, nursery-school touch to dull January days. This look will work well with the kicky, elfin cropped hairstyles popularised by Girls Aloud and catwalk superstar Agyness Deyn. Alternatively, if you’re not that brave, tuck long, flowing locks up into a beret or beanie. Finish it off with sensible mary-janes or ankle boots – the coolest right now are inspired by ice-skating, with wearable chunky heels and front lacing.

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2008 – and with Christmas bonuses, January sales and plenty of time off to think about it, winter is a great time to start picking out your perfect pieces, such as classy designer dresses, which with clever accessorising can multitask and see you safely through the winter and spring in style.



By: Elisha Burberry