Archive for August, 2007

Zits be Gone!

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

Every one of us has suffered them – irritated, inflamed blemishes that seem to pop up at the worst possible time. Blemishes! Pimples! Zits! What are these incorrigible little bumps and how can they be cleared up? Technically, blemishes are a blockage of the pore with sebum, dirt and dead skin cells. Trapped inside this blocked pore is also bacteria, which quickly multiples in the warm environment, causing a blemish.

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Why Do I NEED a Moisturizer?

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

Our mothers told us, over and over, about the importance of moisturizing the skin. For many of us – some who have oily skin – lotion stays buried in our bathroom drawers. But a moisturizing product is beneficial for all skin types, especially to deal with those sebaceous glands!

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Microdermabrasion: The New Skin Care Solution

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Microdermabrasion is a term being heard often lately in the skincare lingo mix. What is this exactly and is it right for you?

Skin care creams and lotions have been all the rage for years and years, as women try to stop the aging clock and capture their youthful appearance for as long as possible. Now with the dawn of microdermabrasion, a non-surgical procedure that still falls under the skin care category of cosmetic surgery, women are discovering newer and healthier looking skin.

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Can You Really Get Rid of Acne in 3 Days?

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

For women it may be necessary to change some of the cosmetics you use daily ensuring that any foundations, blushes, eye shadow or moisturizers are oil free. It is best to look for products labeled noncomedogenic as these do not promote the formation of closed pores that cause the formation of spots and pimples.

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Skin Cancer Prevention May Lie in Berries

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Like a beautiful handbag and a great pair of shoes, having a tan has become another accessory. A sun-kissed look is very much in season, but too many kisses from the sun can lead to skin cancer. We know sunscreen is vital in sun protection, but some research has suggested that berries may also play a protective role.

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How to Apply Mineral and Non Mineral Make Up Properly

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

An essential make up guide including bare Minerals
Having a short hair means more exposure to face and its essential to have a flawless coverage that looks and feels like you’re not wearing any makeup at all. Not all women have the flair for make up and putting it on correctly.

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Essentials of Facial Beauty

Monday, August 13th, 2007

Beauty regimens are normal for ladies for it is one way of maintaining their vivacity and prettiness. Women tend to apply several creams, lotions and use different soaps and beauty care liquids in order to attain their desired complexion or maintain their very own smooth and silky skin.

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The Hottest Beauty Trend Isn’t for Women

Monday, August 13th, 2007

Not too long ago, it used to be that when a woman brought home her facial scrub, cleanser and toner, she could be sure that the closest her man got to them was reaching over those fancy jars for his can of shaving cream.

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Yoga and Your Skin

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Do you ever wonder why yogis seem to have a natural glow about them? Their skin radiates as if they bathe in dew drops and slumber on rose petals while you feel like you just rolled out of a pile of hay. The secret to this youthful glow?? Yoga. And believe it or not, the stretching and movements of yoga can affect how your skin looks and feels. Like the body, skin will more than benefit from regular exercise, it will thrive.

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Glycolic Acid: The New Fountain of Youth?

Friday, August 10th, 2007

For almost 20 years, glycolic acid creams, cleansers, scrubs and peels have been available for home use by consumers the world over. From high-end wrinkle serums to drug store hand creams, glycolic acid is one of the hottest skin-rejuvenation trends in the beauty industry. But what is all the fuss? Is glycolic acid really the new fountain of youth?

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