Random Beauty Articles

A Smart Skin Care Regimen Can Help Reduce the Signs of Aging

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

When it comes to trying to look our best, some of us will think about finding the perfect bag, the perfect dress or shoes. Some of us will look to makeup - trying to hide the flaws that we see so clearly.

Rather than covering up the flaws in our skin, some people - like skin care expert Sandra Day - will tell us that we need to focus more on caring for our skin. After all, you can't just quit smiling in order to keep fine lines by the eyes from disappearing. Aging is something that happens; it's a process that we all go through.

Fortunately, as she told those of us at Smart Cover Cosmetics, when she was part of our ongoing concealing series, there are skin care steps that we all can take to slow down the effects of photo aging - the aging of our skin based on exposure to the elements and the sun, so all we have to worry about is how much we spend when we're out shopping.

One of the first steps that we can take to slow down the aging process - which is also one of the easiest steps - is to reduce the way the sun affects our skin. We can wear a hat and a light coverup when we go to the beach or work out in the yard. We can be sure that we wear sunscreen every day - even in the colder winter months.

Another step that we can take involves getting professional advice about anti-aging products that are available. According to Sandra Day however, this doesn't mean heading to the local makeup counter; instead, it's a suggestion that if you're truly committed to reducing the signs of aging, you may want to talk with a dermatologist - a doctor who specializes in caring for the skin.

A dermatologist can provide information about - and explain the risks and benefits of - creams that contain RetinA. However, RetinA can be a skin irritant, and therefore isn't right for everyone. If RetinA isn't a good choice for you, don't panic: there are other options available.

One such option involves creams that contain alphahydroxy acids. These products - such as those containing glycols (glycolic acids that come from sugars) as well as those containing lactic acids (those that come from milk) - penetrate through the top layer of the skin and serve to exfoliate the skin, making it look fresher and younger.

Exfoliation is often the key to younger looking skin, and should be a part of our cleansing regimens. Simply by cleaning our skin - removing oils as well as makeup that we've worn through the day - and applying moisturizers and being sure to use gentle exfoliants, we can improve the condition of our skin.

It's not difficult to put a smart skin care regimen to work in your life, and the best part is that it will help to reduce the signs of aging. Even better though is that Smart Cover makes it easy to even out your skin and make that old damage that we can't undo seem to disappear.

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About the Authors:
Nancy and Flori Roberts are the Co-Founders of Smart Cover Cosmetics. They have helped women, men and children learn to cover their skin imperfections on their face and body for over 30 years. Flori was the pioneer of black cosmetics and original creator of corrective cosmetics (Dermablend). You can get FREE Cover-Up Tips for every skin flaw and special offers at www.smartcover.com.

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Easy Hair Extension Care Tips to Enhance your Individuality

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Proper hair extension care is very important no matter what type your extension is. Whatever color, style, shape, and quality a hair extension is, it only means one thing; to improve and make someone's looks attractive and beautiful in order to enhance her individuality.

People wear hair extensions because of several reasons, too. There are some who wear extensions because of excessive hair loss or medical condition; others wear one in order to meet the latest fashion requirement, make a good impression, or perhaps just to meet the requirement of a high society. But whatever their reasons are, tall of them are still binded by one common reason; to fulfill their deficiencies through hair extension.

Wearing a hair extension is not as simple as you may think it is; it requires the responsibility of properly selecting a hair extension that will suit you and your personality, plus the responsibility of knowing the proper hair extension care. Make use of a hair extension that will give you a natural look.

Here are some easy hair extension care tips to enhance your personality:

1. If you plan to use your hair extension for long time without any problem, you must store it in the cover provided for it. Hair extensions should be stored at normal temperature.

2. Avoid packing a wet or damp hair extension. Dry it well before packing or storing it.

3. Keep your hair extension away from children.

4. Keep it away from dirt and dust.

5. For proper hair extension care, wash your extensions with warm water only. Shampoo your hair extension to remove any product build up; shampoo it only once.

6. Do not wear your hair extension when you are taking a shower or when you are going to bed. Styling, curling or straighting should be performed only after wearing your hair extension on your hair.

7. When you go out for a hair cut, it is advisable to take your hair extension with you. There are certain hair hairstyles that may not suit your extensions.

8. Ask your hair dresser if there is anything else you should know with regards to your hair extension and maintaining proper hair extension care.

Hair extension care is not really that tough or time consuming as long as you consider it as an important part of your individuality. Hair extensions are worn for improving one's personality, so a little proper maintenance and care can make you go through a long way.

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Lauren Hughes became passionate about hair extensions after having hair extensions disaster of her own. Her website, getnoticedhair.com contains all the information for everyone to find out the truth about hair extensions.

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Not all Stars want Teeth Whitening Treatment

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The latest laser light teeth whitening system and with so many teeth whitening solutions in the market the UK has really taken to the laser teeth whitening system which removes stains in only one hour session. This is really the latest in a line of new beauty treatments.

The introduction of Zoom whitening handed teeth whitening professionals the first real major advance in the area of teeth whitening. Using Zoom whitening, a patient could have his or her teeth whitened in just over an hour. Of course, certain problems with the Zoom whitening procedure led to modification of that procedure.

Those modifications expanded the number of existing teeth whitening techniques. After a short time at the computer, almost anyone can learn how to whiten teeth. A web surfer with yellow teeth would definitely feel compelled to try one of the available techniques. He or she would probably not realize just how rapidly changes have ushered in growing numbers of teeth whitening advancements.

Can teeth whitening last forever and is a question customers ask but the answer does depend on many factors. These normally include how receptive the teeth are to staining as the likelihood is the teeth will get re-stained after the treatment. Generally the results will last between twelve to twenty four months but this is a guide and not a rule.

In short, ‘teeth whitening’ is method of whitening the discolored teeth. But one should remember that the level of whitening is not same in all the cases. The level of ‘teeth-whitening’ completely depends on the present condition of the discolored teeth. If the teeth are severely discolored due to the nicotine or the carbonated beverages, then there are no chances of any miraculous result. It should be remembered that the ‘whitening density’ would not be same among all the teeth. Obviously, the level of density will greatest in the front teeth of the mouth. Among with all of the mentioned advantages, this method of ‘teeth whitening’ has a disadvantage too. To the common people the cost of teeth whitening is pretty much high.

Glossy magazines and famous stars pressure our stained teeth and like many things that are promoted on TV, Film and glossy magazines all contribute to make us feel inferior about our stained teeth and this sometimes puts unrealistic goals on consumers as many of these stars have veneers which cost thousands of pounds.

One of the most visible aspects in the overall grooming of a person is the colour and shape of their teeth. People who have a well coordinated and white set of teeth are more attractive than those who have yellowish-brown decayed set of teeth. Since the colour of the teeth usually deteriorates with age, people resort to teeth whitening processes to maintain their good looks. The process that when applied to human teeth, removes any existing staining making the teeth porcelain white is known as teeth whitening process.

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A guide to Spas

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:27:14 -0500

The term spa can be used to describe a multitude of business from local hairdressers to plush 5 star hotels can all go by the name of a spa. So what is a spa anyway? And what different spas are available?

The original spas started thousands of years ago and consisted of people soaking themselves in hot springs, one such famous ancient spa is the Roman Baths in the city of Bath, England. Since this time though spas have changed considerably.

Spas can be split into a few categories, Day Spa, Resort Spa, Destination Spa and Medical Spa.

At a Day Spa you would drop in for treatments such as massages, facials and other body treatments which will usually last perhaps a couple of hours at the most. Often hair and nail treatments are offered which is why often day spas form part of hair or nail salons. Some day spas specialize in a certain area or operate a particular theme around which their treatments are based.

A Resort Spa is traditional located with in a hotel complex allowing guest to enjoy a spa treatment while they stay at the hotel, or in some cases you can still have a spa treatment even if you are not a hotel guest. Resort apas are considered a step up from a day apa as they often offer additional services such as a restaurant and fitness suite.

A Destination Spa offers the complete package. A destination spa will offer the widest choice of spa treatments as well as healthy meals, a fitness centre and a range of healthy facilities and treatments. Destination spas also provide accommodation to allow guests to stay for a spa break of complete relaxation and indulgence. In recent years the line between destination and resort spas has been merging with many resort spas now marketing themselves as a destination spa even though they are not a true destination spa.

A Medical Spa is a cross between a day spa and a medical clinic which usually run by a medical doctor. Medical spa tend to offer treatments for skin conditions such as broken capillaries, redness and brown spots or any other conditions not usually treated by an esthetician. Medical spas can also offer treatments such as laser hair removal, botox injections, skin peels, skin tightening and microdermabrasion. A medical spa will tend to look more like a health clinic rather than a traditional day spa and will have more a clinical atmosphere.

The great thing about having so many widely varying spas and spa treatments on offer is that there is something out there for everyone no matter what sort of treatment they require.

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This article was written on behalf of Titanic Spa Yorkshire who provide relaxing and invigorating male treatments for male spa seekers.

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Skin Care Gifts For Your Valentine!

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:15:35 -0600

Valentines Day is around the corner and so is the anxiety to find the perfect gift for your valentine. In fact, finding a valentine gift is still easy. What is difficult is to find a great idea to make him/her feel special.

Chocolates and roses are clichéd. This Valentines, make the one you love realize how much you care for them by gifting them something every woman wants. Skin Care Heaven presents a range of superior skin care products packed in special gift sets that is sure to make the recipient smile with joy!

Check out the following gift sets.

iS Clinical Gift of Youth Set
It cannot get better for an iS Clinical loyalist. It is a sure fire hit for anyone who wantsto start an anti-aging regimen.

The iS Clinical Gift of Youth Set has two products – a full size iS Clinical Youth Complex (37 ML) and a small size iS Clinical Active Serum (15 ML) packed in a silver satin travel case and accompanied with a signature compact mirror. Both products work in combination with one another and form an efficient anti-aging kit that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, controls acne inflammations and hyperpigmentation and leaves the skin smooth and refined.

Youth Complex – It provides immediate, short-term and long-term anti-aging benefits to the skin. It contains a unique blend of potent anti-oxidants, natural hydrators and an exclusive compound called Innovase. Upon application, it instantly irons out stubborn wrinkles. With regular use it improves the skin texture and prevents it from exhibiting signs of aging.

Active Serum – It improves pigmentation concerns related to the aging process and improves the skin’s texture. You can actually feel a cool tingling sensation just after applying it. It’s simply a sign that the serum has begun work. The serum suits people with normal to oily skin.
The Gift of Youth Set is a great gift if your loved one has concerns about wrinkles and fine lines!

Obagi Clear and Obagi Blender Set
As flawless your love is, so flawless should your skin be! The Obagi Clear & Obagi Blender set is especially designed to clear the skin of any age spots, freckles, and sun spots, acne scars etc. and even out the skin tone. It also helps with Rosacea problems..

The set contains:

• Obagi Clear
• Obagi Blender
• Travel Size Obagi Foaming Gel
• Travel Healthy Protection SPF 35 Sunscreen

Both the skin care products contain Hydroquinone 4% strength that helps heal the skin and protect against anti-aging effects. They help improve the skin texture at the cellular level granting a healthy glow. Makes for a perfect gift for your Valentine at the right price!

Clinique Medical Optimizing Regimen Pre/Post Kit
If cosmetic surgery is scheduled, there is nothing better you can give her than the Clinique Optimizing Regimen Pre/Post Kit.

Developed under a partnership with Clinique and Allergan, this kit prepares the skin before surgery and helps heal it after skin treatments like microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser therapies, IPL’s and so on.

The kit helps maximize the efficiency of beauty treatments and skin treatments. Also, it caters to the special needs and requirements of the skin after such procedures and nourishes it well.

The kit contains:

• Probiotic Cleanser – It cleans the skin thoroughly without causing any irritation and helps restore the natural bacteria balance.
• Skin Conditioning Treatment – It accelerates the cell turnover ratio that further aids in optimizing the penetration and distribution of ingredients in cosmetic procedures.
• Recovery Week Complex – It protects and nourishes the skin after cosmetic procedures and reduces any visible skin redness, inflammations or itchiness.
• Optimizing Treatment Cream – It enhances the efficiency and result of cosmetic procedures and improves the overall appearance of the skin by reducing irritation and redness.
• Daily SPF 38 – It provides broad spectrum protection against the UVA and UVB rays of the sunlight and protects the skin against sun damage.

What better way to show your support? Gift Clinique Optimizing Regimen Pre/Post Kit!

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Dr. Marilynn Syrett is a graduate from Western University of Health Sciences. She has authored several articles about antiaging skin care products including many from Obagi and iS Clinical range of skin care products.

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Hair Removal- All About Depilatories

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500

One of the easiest methods of hair removal is application of a cream or gel and wiping it off after some time to see the skin free of all unwanted hair. Depilatories are chemical based formulations that dissolve the keratin in the hair by breaking the disulfide bond. The hair weakens from the surface and can be easily wiped clean.

Depilatories are chemical based, so you will be looking for any allergic reactions. Read the instructions carefully before using the product and test it. Put a small spot and wash it off after the given time. Wait for any reaction on that spot for a day and if you see no reaction on your skin, use it. Again be careful that depilatories are formulated in different strengths. You must not use high strength products on your face without reading the instructions clearly. One advantage of depilatories is that it can remove very coarse hair without much trouble. But since the hair is removed from the skin surface and not from the hair shaft, this method is very temporary. The hair grows back in very few days.

After applying the depilatory on your skin remove it in the given time or when your skin begins stinging. As the chemical dissolves the hair, it may also be hurting the skin. Do not forget to remove the product in the given time. If you begin feeling irritation after using depilatory, ask your doctor for a prescription cream to be used before applying depilatory. Your doctor may prescribe a very low strength steroid cream for that. If you have any skin problem, it is best to consult your doctor before using depilatory. A cheap and convenient way to remove hair, depilatory is surely a friend of those who are looking for hair removal.

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.

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C.D.Mohatta writes on skin problems, skin treatments and skin care. Please visit skin care guide for more information about how to have good skin. You can also read his articles, advice and tips on love, dating, relationships and break-ups. The author also writes for free ecards and free greeting cards on http://www.ecarduniverse.com . You can send free ecards on birthday, holidays, wishing good luck, expressing love and for every other topic.

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Popular Perfume and Cologne: Benefits of Wearing Discount Perfume Or Cologne

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Popular fragrances - The race for the best.

While "Mademoiselle" Chanel herself may have created her famous No.5, which is still among the world's most famous perfumes, that age is well and truly gone. Today, creating a "liquor" is the prerogative of a handful of inventors particularly skilled at handling essences: they are known as "noses".

It is not a profession that comes with a diploma since, above all, it requires a love of and a gift for fragrances and perfume as well as many years of apprenticeship not to mention the fact that a "nose" does not smoke and avoids anything and everything that might ruin his or her talent. After all, these rare experts (who can be counted on the fingers of both hands) must be capable not only of finding their way through a range of several thousand fragrances but also of blending them successfully.
To create a perfume, you need to blend several dozen essences and choose what specialists refer to as the "key note" (the fragrance that is instantly perceptible), the "core note" (which gives the perfume its character) and the "basic note" (which holds the entire structure together). The perfume is created by mixing notes that are fruity or tart, woody, flowery or sensual. Some of these experts work for a particular house such as Jean-Paul Guerlain, who created Samsara, while others create for a brand, such as Jacques Cavalier and Jean Guichard, from Grasse.
The ability to distinguish olfactory notes with a mere sniff is not enough to create a perfume that will remain famous. It also requires a sensitivity for the mood of the day, as was the case for Shalimar by Guerlain, created in 1925, or, more recently, for Opium (1977) by Yves Saint Laurent and Poison (1985) by Dior. Nowadays, perfumes are more startling, such as L'Eau d'Issey by Miyaké, with its pronounced marine touch. Or more discreet, for young girls, such as Eden by Chanel.
In most cases, as in fashions or in any artistic creation, success comes from the chance encounter between the public and a certain sensitivity. For that, the perfumes must also correspond to the brand name that launches it and comply with its image luxury, youth, sensuality, mystery, originality. There must be total coherence between the perfume, its perfume bottles and the image they convey.

Most popular womens perfume - by Yves Saint Laurent.

If, from New York to Paris and from Sydney to Peking, more than two million visitors have admired his creations in museums, his style is expressed first and foremost through colour, life, movement and the history of women, which he lovingly accompanies since 1958, the date of his first collection for Christian Dior, which made him famous all over the world.

Born in Oran, Algeria, in 1936, he was a mere twenty-one-years-old when, already, he was referred to as "Christian II". He founded his own house of couture in 1962, with Pierre Bergé, and, in 1966, his "Rive Gauche" line of ready-to-wear, which allowed thousands of women to blend elegance and comfort. Besides creating some of the most popular womens perfume, the bush shirt (1968) and the pantsuit (1969) became classics of the contemporary wardrobe. "A happy woman is a woman in a black skirt, with a black pullover, black stockings, a piece of costume jewelry and a man who loves her by her side."
In order to assert himself as the leading outfitter of his day, this aesthete succeeded, better than anyone else, in transcribing his dreams inspired by artists: Andy Warhol, Mondrian and Tom Wesselman during the sixties, Picasso in the seventies, Van Gogh and Bonnard in the eighties. His creations have always caused a scandal, from the first see-through blouses (1968) to his perfume, Opium, launched in 1977. But his strength is his ability also to embody absolute classicism, with Catherine Deneuve as his ambassador. As the heir to Chanel and Balenciaga, he remains true to their lines, uncluttered by detail: "Elegance is a way of moving".
Yves Saint Laurent, a passionate collector and opera enthusiast, creator of most popupar womens perfume , remains one of the last great aesthetes at the close of this century. From Cyrano de Bergerac to The Two-Headed Eagle, he has created many costumes for the theatre, his first love. His art has become purer and, in a whisper of muslin, he recreates dreams worthy of a Botticelli, as if to say: "A man or a woman's most beautiful adornment is love."

Guerlain: the conductor of perfume bottles men.

France's oldest established perfumer is a veritable "conductor of fragrances". Over the last 165 years, Guerlain's compositions have all become great classics: L'Eau impériale, Shalimar, L'Heure bleue, Vol de Nuit and Mitsouko.

The entire history of French perfumery is concentrated in those two syllables, Guer-lain. From the Second Empire through to the Belle Epoque, the Roaring Twenties and the postwar period, five generations of perfumers have taken the succession in the Guerlain family, founded by Pierre François Pascal. Ever since the first boutique was opened in Paris, in 1828, the company has gone on expanding its line of perfume for men. Today, it has seven exclusive boutiques in Paris, with equally exclusive shops in Milan, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The House of Guerlain has gradually developed from small-scale production in the 19th century to an international cosmetics firm which, with 321 fragrances, boasts the broadest product range in the French perfume trade. The "Guerlain style" over the past few decades has been characterised essentially by such products as Vétiver, Habit rouge, Chamade, Nahéma, Jardins de Bagatelle, Samsara, Héritage. There has been a marked acceleration, since the early eighties, in the creation of beauty products, with beauty care ranges - Issima, Evolution, Odélys - and also make-up lines - Matéorites, Terracotta and L'Or de Guerlain.
In April 1994, the perfumer's history turned a major corner since the established house was bought up by the world's leading luxury group, LVMH (Louis-Vuitton-Moët-Hennessy). Headed by Bernard Arnault, the Group includes other perfumes such as Christian Dior and Kenzo. Does this mean, then, that the label which is so selective when it comes to the distribution of its products is to become more widely available?
Today, Guerlain intends to develop by "retaining all of its tradition while incorporating contemporary discount perfume elements in its offering," explains Christian Lanis, the new chairman of the board. At present, the Group achieves 33% of its discount perfume bottles men turnover in Europe as a whole, with France accounting for 27%, America, for 18%, Asia and Oceania, also 18% and 4% throughout the Middle East and Africa. The new dimension afforded by LVMH, resulting no doubt in new sites abroad, will not prevent the group as a whole from remaining true to its motto: "To be Guerlain more than ever before".

Chanel No.5 perfume for women and the shadow of Marilyn.

What better endorsement of a product could a perfumer hope for than that of an actress such as Marilyn Monroe, who once stated that the only thing she wore in bed were a few drops of Chanel No.5?

Chanel was that fortunate, so much so that its perfume, which was created in 1921, still remains its brand leader several decades later. No.5 was given its name by "Mademoiselle" Chanel as it was the fifth bottle she chose among the models presented to her and it was due to be launched in May, the fifth month. This precious elixir has been the highest selling perfume for women ever since and is currently nudging the 5% mark in world market share.
Better still, the growth rate for sales of this perfume alone is still above 18%. A real annuity for the parent company which, traditionally, has relied on the services of French actresses to ensure the promotion of its prize product. Today, it is Carole Bouquet who endorses the brand's products; in a recent television ad, she had to transform herself into none other than Marilyn Monroe. In the seventies, Catherine Deneuve had caused sales of the perfume to soar in the United States. So much so that the American press, captivated by her charm, had nominated the French actress as the world's most elegant woman.
Chanel's world-wide reputation cannot conceal the entirely family-owned structure of its capital, which, as far as perfumes are concerned, has been held by the Wertheimer family since 1924. The group is not quoted on the stock exchange and is usually most reticent about its figures. With Chanel No.5, No.19, Coco, Cristalle, Egoïste, the group, which also owns Ungaro perfumes, is ranked sixth in the world and fourth in France after L'Oréal, LVMH and Elf-Aquitaine.
For many years the company was closely linked with the personality of its founder, Coco Chanel; today, it is a major international group. Its American subsidiary and, more particularly, its chairman Alain Wertheimer, has just bought up a leading Bordeaux wine, Château Rausan-Ségla, a Margaux deuxième cru classé. The start, perhaps, of a policy of diversification in perfume for women ...

Christian Dior - is more than a trademark, it is a legend.

Founded in 1947, the House at 30, Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs-Elysées, rhymes with the unavoidable new look and the image of the eternal Parisian woman with her fine shoulders and narrow waist. In the space of ten years, from 1947 to 1957 (the date of his death), Christian Dior succeeded in creating a fashion house whose name is famous the world over. He was a pioneer inasmuch as he was the first to develop "licences" for stockings, cosmetics, womens perfume and all accessories, a policy that has been much imitated since.

The "CD" set within a Louis XVI style medallion is more than a trademark, it is a legend. The House of Dior was bought up in 1987; today, it belongs to the world's leading manufacturer of luxury goods, the Louis-Vuitton-Moët-Hennessy Group. The artistic directorship of the fashion and perfume house is now in the hands of the Italian Gianfranco Ferré for whom "Dior is the Watteau of couturiers, full of nuances, delicate and chic. Being Italian in a house of French tradition is to participate ahead of one's time in the Europe of 1992."

Hence, the loyalty displayed by this Pavarotti of the fashion world to a savoir faire guaranteed by the Dior workshops, from suits with sable piping to sumptuous gala gowns that afford a sense of structure to romantic dreams. For the 1995 winter season, Gianfranco Ferré has chosen to pay tribute to Cézanne, on the occasion of the retrospective dedicated to the artist by the Grand Palais, in Paris.

Hence the blue-green muslin and chiffon in the hues of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, near Aix-en-Provence. The Dior touch is all there, noticeable in the cut of the suits, the sense of detail, the inlays and hidden seams, the embroidered, white guipure coats, the swallow-tail jacket trains and the velvet evening gowns, faithful to that "sense of the accomplished and perfect" dear to the inventor of the new look with womens perfume to match and all.

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I am an avid fragrance enthusiast and reviewer. I have been around the perfume and cologne fragrance industry for over 20years and provide valuable insight on this complicated topic. I hope my reviews and suggestions will help in finding the right fragrance for you.

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Adult Acne | Treating Adult Acne | Anti Aging Moisturizers

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Softening the skin and relieving wrinkles with anti aging moisturizers is becoming a welcome and effective method of treating acne. To date there is a large and growing number of people, especially adult women, who have benefited from new techniques that not only reduce acne but also improve aging skin.

There is connection between anti aging and acne. In the 1970s two Dermatologists, Dr. Eugene Van Scott, and Dr. Albert Klingman begin investigating vitamin A as an alternative to benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne. Benzoyl peroxide is the active ingredient in most over-the-counter acne remedies. such as Proactiv, Clearasil and others. Dr Klingman eventually developed Retin A, a derivative of vitamin A, and Dr. Van Scott began working with the structurally similar Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs). Neither of these researchers attracted much attention until it was noted that women using these substances for acne were experiencing a reduction in skin wrinkling. Retin A and AHAs quickly became most widely used anti aging skin care ingredients worldwide.

Acne and Wrinkling share the same problematic skin condition: excessive undetached dead skin tissue building up on the skins surface. This stiffens the skin. Wrinkles result because a less flexible outer layer of skin creases the underlying growing tissue. The skin thus increasingly grows into deeper and more pronounced lines. Acne results when this dead skin tissue clogs pores and inhibits the normal passage of oils and moisture, causing whiteheads or blackheads and eventually pimples. Both AHAs and Benzoyl peroxide, however, can relieve this condition by exfoliating this dry outermost layer of the skin.

The problem is that benzoyl peroxide, while it is effective in removing oil, dries out the skin thus increasing the amount of dead skin tissue on the surface of the skin. This in turn clogs pores. For most women however, using moisturizers to relieve this dryness is not an option. The oils and waxes used in moisturizers aggravate acne because they compound pore blockage.

Several companies have worked to solve this problem and have developed moisturizers for acne prone skin. Murad and Olay have developed a number of products. At Niora, we have worked to solve this problem by creating moisturizers formulated with specially emulsified jojoba oil. Jojoba oil, while intensely moisturizing, is a fine oil with a far smaller molecular weight than sebum, or skin oil. Jojoba penetrates these heavier skin oils, unclogging pores and dissolving nascent blackheads and whiteheads. Because of Nioras emulsification process, dissolved sebum and excess oils rinse free leaving the skin soft and clean.

These lighter moisturizers can be blended with alpha hydroxy acids, which in turn exfoliate the skin and work to prevent excessive tissues from building, back up in the pores. Typically these types of exfoliating cleansers must be used daily to be effective, but they replace normal moisturizers and cleansers and fit easily into most skin care regimes.

These new skin care products thus offer the best of both worlds: an effective acne treatment that moisturizes the skin and reduces wrinkling. To date thousands of women have successfully used these new products demonstrating that the best acne treatment might well be anti aging skin care.

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Alien writes for skin care products. He also writes for acne treatment

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Breast Augmentation

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500

An increasing number of women all over the world are realizing the benefits of looking good. The ‘looking good’ pertains to having a beautiful face and a good figure to boot. A decade or so ago this would have gone under the banner of wishful thinking, as there were not many surgical procedures that could enhance the body of a woman. But, developments in modern surgical procedures and specifically cosmetic surgical procedures have meant that in the contemporary world, just about anything is possible.

Breast augmentation is one such surgical development, which has made a whole lot of difference in the lives of women all over the world. As the name, so evidently suggests, breast augmentation is a surgical procedure wherein the size and shape of a woman’s breast is enhanced cosmetically. This is accomplished using implants. The reasons, why women go for this type of cosmetic surgical procedure vary from one woman to another. Some might do so for purely cosmetic reasons and others might do so for medical reasons.

The implants used in breast augmentation are made up of silicone rubber shells that are filled with one of the two things: silicone gel that conforms to set medical standards or a salty water solution known as saline.

A person can select the type of method, which will be used to insert and position the implant. It will also be dependant on other factors like the individual’s anatomy and the recommendations of the surgeon. Generally, an incision is made in the natural crease that lies beneath the breast to insert the implant. In some cases, it is inserted by means of an incision made around the areola edge or in the armpit. Fine, dissolving stitches are then used to close the incisions. As a means to better support, the sutures are also taped.

The time required to conduct this operation is usually one and a half hours. General anesthesia is used during the course of this procedure. Post-operation, the patient has to stay in the hospital for the night. For this reason, at times, patients and doctors both prefer an operation that can be performed early in the day. You must have realistic expectations from you breast augmentation procedure. In most cases, patients are satisfied with the outcome and have seen a marked improvement in their levels of self-confidence. Breast augmentation experts try to give their patients a natural look that goes a long way in complimenting their figure.

After the surgery, you will face soreness and underlying fatigue for a few days. There will also develop a minimal swelling and bruising, which is a corollary of all surgical procedures. Doctors will prescribe an appropriate medication for the same. A light dressing will cover the incision and it must be kept dry for a period of two weeks. The dressing will be removed after two weeks and the wound will be inspected also be lightly cleaned.

Following the operation, you will have to make regular visits to the doctor in the months to follow. This is necessary, as your doctor needs to keep track of the progress that you have made. The stipulated recovery time for this surgical procedure is between 1-2 weeks, but patients can resume work after a couple of days.

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Donna McClinton is Senior Patient Advisor at Cosmetic Surgery Consultants one of the UK's leading cosmetic surgery groups. For more information on cosmetic and plastic surgery advice visit http://www.cosmeticsurgeryconsultants.co.uk

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Applying Makeup - How To Apply Makeup - Eye makeup

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

You do not have to spend lots of time applying thick foundation and concealers, mascaras or eye shadows. All your have to do is to create a positive and lively image.

Most importantly, before you start to put on any make up, ensure that your have properly cleansed, toned and moisturized your facial skin. Use a sun block lotion if you are going out during the day.

Here are some very simple make up tips for you, busy ones which you can use for various occasions :

Just apply a single color lipstick. Choose any of your preferred lipstick color (color which is suitable for your skin tone) and apply onto your lip. Add some lip balm if your lipstick have very small amount of moisturizing agent.

It is best to play with different colors until you get one which blends well on your lip. It is very difficult to tell which color is best although your make up artist probably have advised you on which color to choose. Be bold to try various color lipsticks until you find one which you feel more comfortable with.

Apply lipstick of your choice, add a lip balm if necessary. If you do not have time to brush or color your eye brows, just apply a thin line of eye liner at the outer tip of your lower eye lids.

If you have dark color hair, use a brown colored eye liner. If you have blonde hair, use light brown colored eye liner. If you have red hair, just brown or light brown colored eye liner would do. Do not draw a full line from lower inner eye lids to lower outer tip of eye lids, it will look very unnatural.

Before you make any purchase, test different colors of eye liners on your skin, ensure that it matches your eye pupils color too.

First apply a pinkish tinted moisturizer with SPF on your whole face, therefore a foundation is not required. Use an eye brow pencil to color your eye brows. If you have an eye brow embroidery done, then you can save your time from using an eye brow pencil.

Just apply a thin line of eye liner at the outer tip of your lower eye lids. Do not draw a full line from lower inner eye lids to lower outer tip of eye lids, it will look very unnatural. Apply lipstick of your choice and add a lip balm if necessary.

If you prefer to cover the unsightly marks or freckles on your face, you may use a tinted moisturizer without SPF.

Apply lipstick of your choice, choose a darker tone for night and add a lip balm if necessary. Use an eye brow pencil to color your eye brows. If you have an eye brow embroidery done, then you can save your time from using an eye brow pencil.

Just apply a thin line of eye liner at the outer tip of your lower eye lids. Do not draw a full line from lower inner eye lids to lower outer tip of eye lids, it will look very unnatural. In order to look radiant, brush some blusher at the cheeks area.

Just apply a slightly darker tone colored lipstick and add lip balm to moisturize your lips. You may or may not use an eye liner to complete your simple make up looks for a simple evening or night occasion.

If you choose to use an eye liner, apply a slightly thicker line of eye liner at the outer tip of your lower eye lids. Do not draw a full line from lower inner eye lids to lower outer tip of eye lids, it will look very unnatural.

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