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How To Maintain Healthy Head of Beautiful Hair

:0 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:21 +0000

There are 3 main things needed for a good-looking head of hair – haute hair – good health, the right attention to cleanliness, and caution when using cosmetic treatments.

Adequate Diet
Hair growth depends on an adequate diet. A widespread diet problem which causes loss of hair is iron deficiency Anaemia. The cause is too little iron in blood, brought on by a diet containing too little meat, eggs, cereals or peas and beans. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also needed to provide vitamin C, which enables the body to absorb iron.
Cutting the hair
Although cutting the hair is not essential to its well-being, it is easier to keep the scalp clean if the hair is kept reasonably short. Regular cutting does not make the hair grow strong or faster.

How hair can be damaged
Although scalp hair is hardy, and can withstand a lot of abuse, it can be damaged by too much or inexpertly applied perming, dyeing – Blonde to Brunette, bleaching and massage. The amount of beautying the hair can take varies from person to person. Occasionally the scalp is allergic to the dye and becomes inflamed and swollen. To prevent this occuring, the dye should be tested by applying it to a small area on the arm. If a patch of inflammation has developed, the dye must not be used on the hair.

Most people who bleach their hair do so with hydrogen peroxide. If the peroxide is repeatedly applied, it may make the hair brittle. Hair SOS If this happens the hair may turn rough, develop split ends, or become thinned or shortened.

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How To Get Gorgeous Skin

:0 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:39:46 +0000

Don’t go to bed with makeup on. Makeup left on overnight seeps into your pores, clogs them, and congests your skin. Make sure that you wash your face twice at the end of the day. Once to get the makeup off. A second time to wash the skin itself.

Exfoliate daily. After washing your face at night, be sure to exfoliate. Use a delicate scrub. If you don’t have one on hand, a tablespoon of sugar or oatmeal will work just fine.

Use facial masks regularly. If possible, everyday is ideal. Again, if you don’t have one on hand, make your own. Mashed banana or avocado is good. Plain yogurt also works well.

Keep a treatment and moisturizer on your face, day or night. Put your skin first. After you wash it at night, put on some kind of skin treatment, whether it’s alpha hydroxy acids, vitamin A or C, or any kind of special cocktail treatment. Let that sink in, then put a moisturizer over that. In the morning, do the same.

Stay away from the cheapest or most expensive cosmetics.
Mom tells me that moderately priced cosmetics are the best. They get the job done, and the ingredients are usually pretty good. You have to keep trying various brands until you find something that works well for you.

Hydrate your face throughout the day. Whether it’s a commercial product, or one you make yourself (fill a spray bottle with distilled water, add a few drops of chamomile or rose essential oil, shake it gently before each use, and spray it on) hydrate your face, even over makeup, frequently throughout the day.

Treat your face gently. Never pull, tug, or scrub your facial skin. Be very gentle when you clean it, moisturize it or makeup on it. This will lessen the chance that you’ll damage your skin and get wrinkles.

Keep your face covered when you’re in the sun. As beautiful as she is, my mom never lets anyone see her face when she’s in the sun. She’ll slather on a high factor sunscreen, put on sunglasses, and a wide brimmed hat.

Eat fresh foods and drink lots of water. My mom tells me to stay away from “dead food” food that’s basically not fresh. She always eat lots of veggies, fruits, nuts, and drinks tons of water.

Let go of stress. Stress can show up on your face, no matter how well you take care of your skin. Do something your enjoy everyday, whether it’s watching TV or going shopping. Your face reflects what’s going on inside of your mind.

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Natural Skin Care Tips for Healthier, Beautiful Skin

:0 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:17:53 +0000

When meeting someone new, most people take notice of the person’s face first. For this and other reasons, maintaining clean, healthy skin is paramount to self-esteem, confidence and even attitude.

Getting healthier skin is not contingent upon high-cost prescription medications or obsessive skin care routines. Modifying your daily routine a tiny bit and upholding disciplined cleansing habits can help to add flawless skin to the list of your best qualities.

Eat healthier
By avoiding foods that often make your face breakout, your skin will be less oily and more resistant to blemishes. Some problem foods that may cause pimples or breakouts include chocolate and other candy, French fries, fast food, pizza and soft drinks.

To get your skin in better shape, you may not have to give up everything that has negative effects on your skin, but rather, eat those things in moderation. Have greasier foods as a special treat or on rare occasion when eating a healthy, balanced meal is out of the question.

Hydrate and exercise
Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water per day coupled with some regular exercise – walking, running, bicycling, engaging in sports – should have a great impact on one’s complexion. Increased blood flow due to aerobic exercise will positively impact one’s complexion with a glowing look to replace dull skin.

Not only will exercise and drinking water help skin tone and texture, but it will also make you feel more energized and great about yourself. By keeping your body in shape, you will feel less stressed and more capable of achieving those things you set out to do.

Monitor sun exposure
By using a moderate strength sunscreen, you will be protecting your skin from sun damage, skin cancer, aging and premature wrinkles. Too much sun can blister one’s lips, leaving them red, sore and charred. Sunburned skin will eventually peel most times, leaving skin areas blotchy and sensitive. The best approach to preventing sunburn and other sun-caused skin problems is to monitor how much time one spends in the sun and to avoid sun exposure by using sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater.

Practice a regular cleansing routine
Cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize – this daily routine should carry you on your way toward healthier skin. Select a gentle skin cleansing solution that works for your specific type of skin – dry, oily, normal. Using your selected product, cleanse face in a circular motion and rinse with lukewarm water, as hot water zaps skin’s moisture.

Follow the cleansing stage with an exfoliant. A granular product is often especially effective in smoothing rough areas and releasing dead skin cells, allowing the face to be better moisturized. Perfect moisturizer

After the exfoliation process concludes, use a toner or an astringent to tighten skin and remove any makeup or cleanser residue. A nice alternative to a toner or astringent would be doing a facial masque at least once a week, which tackles clogged pores while also firming skin and leaving it soft and silky.

Finally, pat skin dry with a soft towel but do not dry up all the water. Apply a moisturizer (with or without sunscreen) to help protect skin from dryness. Those who have oily skin do not have to moisturize as often as those who have dry, normal or combination skin.

By following the daily skin care routine along with drinking lots of water, exercising and protecting your skin from sun damage, you should soon notice positive results. Maintaining discipline and adhering to your goal to achieve healthier skin make the actual task at hand so much easier to accomplish.

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How to rescue dry winter hands.

makeherup — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:01:18 +0000

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the hands are a mirror of our life, revealing much about us from age to grooming habits. When treated right, hands can be one of our strongest beauty assets. Infectiguard™, www.infectiguard.com, a new line of skin-friendly lotion-formula hand sanitizers, offers these tips for beautiful hands year-round, even in the harshest of winters and the scariest of flu seasons. Experts say it’s all about moisture, maintenance and protection.

¨ For the love of gloves: Let your hands live a sheltered life. In winter, wear warm gloves when stepping out into the chilly air. Always use rubber gloves for housework and dishwashing to protect against drying hot water, chemicals and detergents. And at the gym, don a pair of training gloves. These not only wick away sweat, but they cushion your palms and help prevent getting callouses from repeated use of the equipment.

¨ Washing: Especially during flu season, washing with soap and water is a necessary evil. But not all soaps are created equal. Public restroom soaps – including those at your office – are the worst offenders in terms of chemical ingredients. Consider bringing your own kinder, gentler supply. An idea to try: Apartment 5 “Soaps on the Go” soap sheets.

¨ Kill germs, not your hands: Hand sanitizers may be de rigueur, but traditional gel formulas don’t do your fingers any favors. Try Infectiguard’s innovative lotion version. Moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin E make Infectiguard as soft on the skin as it is hard on germs. You’d never know from the smooth results that the formula contains 62% alcohol – mandated by the Centers for Disease Control to kill bacteria.

¨ Cuticles: Perfectly groomed cuticles make your hands the picture of health. But don’t try cutting yours at home – leave that to experts at the salon. Instead, try mild manual exfoliation with a washcloth, or with a microexfoliant powder. Then massage in plenty of cuticle oil.

¨ Moisturize and pamper: You simply can’t moisturize your hands too much, especially in winter. Rub in a rich, shea butter-infused cream a few times a day. And give your hard-working, computer-weary hands a delightful massage at the same time. Place a dollop of cream on one palm, lace your fingers together and rub it in with the opposite thumb. Repeat on the other side, and then massage cream onto the backs of the hands, working it up each individual finger.

¨ Manicures: Keep your nails pretty with a salon or at home manicure. When your nails look good, you’ll have greater incentive to treat them right.

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All about Eyes

makeherup — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:58:32 +0000

Rodial’s Glamtox Eye Light SPF 15 ($129 at www.rodialskincare.com) takes years off your appearance by reversing damage, reducing wrinkles, as well as firming and lifting your eyes. Wave goodbye to puffiness and dark circles!

Rodial turns out one great skincare product after another and their Glamtox Eye Light with SPF15 is no exception. I was just given a sample of Rodial Glamtox Eye Light and it feels great when you apply it, instantly calming and cooling puffy eyes and better yet helps my eyes look rested bright. Tolook great in the New Year start your look with Rodial Glamtox Eye Light the perfect base to any look.

Smashbox’s Eye Shadow Trios in Twilight and Panorama ($28 at www.smashbox.com) are perfect. Twilight consists of shimmering white, silver and black; Panorama has pearl, purple taupe, and eggplant shades. Whether you want dramatic or subtle, you’re set.

I am obsessed with Smashbox’s eye trios! I was just sent some color samples of the Smashbox eyeshadow trios and I have been using them daily I think my other eyeshadows are getting jealous! My favorite has to be Microfilm I’m actually excited to get up each day and try a new look. The coordinated shades make experimenting a breeze I started this week using the matte brown as my base color with a green accent and am now using the gold and metallic green together with a hint of the brown. Every combo I try looks great and really opens my eyes. On top of truly vibrant colors the colors stay true all day!

Smashbox also helps you grab this look with its Waterproof Shadow Liner Duo in Smolder and Slate ($25). The cream shadow glides on smoothly and evenly, giving you the power to create soft, smoky definition in one quick step. The waterproof, crease-proof formula is the modern way to emphasize your eyes!

Yeah for Smashbox! I have always loved their gel liner and have found another eyeliner to covet with Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner Duo. When the sample showed up on my door I jumped at the chance to try it. The cream is so smooth and glides on so easy it makes application a snap the color duo is all you need for a sexy smoky eye. If you have days that seem to never end this is the eyeliner for you! This stuff does not move, your eyes will look as great at bedtime as they did when you left the house in the morning.

Instant Definition Eye Shadow Palettes from Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy ($7.95 at drugstores nationwide) also let you to play up your eyes. Whether it’s the Storm Eye Palette, Ocean Eye Palette, or the Mountain Eye Palette, you can get that smoky eye in no time.

Quick tip from Carmindy: Simply apply the highlight shade under the brow and on the inner corners of the eyes. Sweep on the smoldering lid shade across the lid from the lash line to the crease and smudge a bit under the lower lash line. Finish off by applying the contour shade across the crease.

I have been really impressed with the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty inspired by Carmindy. I have found some drugstore lines either irritate my skin or having no staying power. All of the Sally Hansen by Carmindy items I have had the luck of sampling have stood out from the rest. With great colors that stay vibrant all day and absolutely no eye irritation. The Sally Hansen eye trios are an affordable eyeshadow product that makes great looking eyes affordable at every price point.

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What is your fave Jan covers

:0 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:35:55 +0000

Lady Gaga — looking quite sedated — covers Elle

Jennifer Garner — gothic and gorgeous — covers W

A pale and blonde Rachel McAdamas covers Vogue.

SJP and her hair cover Glamour

A smiling Natalie Portman covers Marie Claire

A very airbrushed Olivia Wilde covers Lucky Magazine

What’s your favorite January 2010 cover?
My vote goes to Lady Gaga on the cover of Elle. She actually looks…. dare I say, pretty in an Old Hollywood pussycat glam way!

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Rooted in Vetiver

:0 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:15:16 +0000

Seasonless and unisex, this exotic grass is far more addictive than anything Amsterdam might offer.

Jo Malone Vetyver Cologne
A modern interpretation of a spicy, aromatic classic. Vetiver, the
legendary scent of India, is blended with sweet orange, nutmeg and
tarragon for a powerful, mysterious finish.

Guerlain Vetiver Eau de Toilette
This fresh, elegant (and traditionally men's) fragrance combines notes of citrus, vetiver, and
a touch of cedar with tobacco, nutmeg, pepper, and tonka bean.

C.O. Bigelow Vetiver Body Cleanser
Provides a rich, creamy lather whilst gently cleansing the skin.

Frederic Malle Vetiver Extraordinare
A blending of precious woods enhanced by spices, amber and musks.

Malin+Goetz Vetiver Perfume Oil
Hand
poured and hand labeled, this intense and long lasting fragrance oil
synthesizes natural grassy notes known for their medicinal qualities.

Hermès Hermessence Vetiver Tonka
A comfortable, confident scent that suggests wool, and balances the strength of vetiver with a blend of neroli and hazelnut.

Comme des Garçons Vettiveru Eau de Cologne
Offers notes of Italian bergamot, cardamom, neroli, Haitian vetiver, cedarwood and musk.

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Organic beauty recipes

:0 — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:25:53 +0000

Nature is the newest trend in skin and hair care. For years, we’ve been putting toxic chemicals into our bodies that build up and make us feel tired and sick, regardless of whether we eat them or if they seep though our pores. And people are finally catching on that natural is better.

Most stores now have a line of “natural” beauty products. Unfortunately, they often come with a big price tag attached too. Often times many of these products are not actually “natural” so it does pay to do your homework to ensure you are getting what you pay for.

Fortunately actually making beauty products yourself isn’t too difficult. So if you want beauty products that you know are natural and are also inexpensive, just make them yourself. Here are 5 quick and easy recipes you can make at yourself.

Face Mask
Eating good food helps give you the right nutrients you need to look good. You can get more of these vitamins and minerals by putting the good stuff right on the skin.

Combining a mashed carrot, mashed avocado, and a beaten egg with a half cup a few tablespoons of honey creates a great face mask that provides vitamins, and improves the tone and texture of your skin. Just stir well, apply, let sit for about 15 minutes, and then wash off with cool water.

After you’re washed and nourished your skin, you can use grated cucumber or diluted lemon juice as a toner to help tighten your skin and close up your pores to close your pores and keep your skin looking great.

Hair Conditioner
Many people pay a lot of money for a conditioner that actually makes your hair look and feel good. Here’s a great natural recipe to save you money and help your hair.

Just mix an egg yolk with a tablespoon of castor oil and apply to hair. Let sit for about ten minutes and rinse out. You can use this every so often as a conditioning treatment for healthy shiny hair. If you like being experimental, you can try mixing other kitchen items, herbs, and natural items with eggs for healthy, shiny hair.

Hand and Foot Cream
A quick face mask will help make you look great in not a lot of time, but hands and feet require extra care.

Use ½ cup of olive oil mixed with natural sea salt and massage into your hands and feet. Leave a few minutes to soak and then rinse off with warm water.

When it comes to natural beauty products, these recipes are just the start. You can find hundreds of different combinations in natural beauty books, magazines, and on the internet. Or you can go to your kitchen cabinet and make your own special creations.

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Pop a Pill, Change Your Hair Texture

:0 — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:07:52 +0000

It appears that researchers in Australia are working overtime to beautify the human race.

Their latest discovery comes courtesy of Queensland Institute of Medical Research, and involves a gene that predicts curly hair— a find that could soon result in texture-altering supplements, making chemical treatments and styling tools a thing of the past.

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Eco-Lux Hair Care with SexyHairOrganics

:0 — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:09:22 +0000

I’ve tried a number of different eco-friendly hair products on my wavy-easier-to-just-throw-in-a-ponytail hair. Now it’s become a bit of an obsession. Like the search for some holy grail. Really, all I want is to get rid of frizz and create body without my hair looking crunchy or greasy. And I want it to be low maintenance. Sadly, it seems that to get fabulous just rolled out of bed tousled locks you need about an hour of prep. So, the search continues.

I was in a store the other day and the words organic caught my eye on a line of hair care products. SexyOrganicHair is the latest collection by Sexy Hair, whose signature red cans of BigSexyHair hairspray can be seen at many a hairdresser’s station. This new line is made with up to 95% organic ingredients and there isn’t a paraben, sulfate, petrochemical or synthetic dye to be found (the chocolate brown bottles are made from 25-25% post-consumer recycled material, too). I bought the two products that I thought would be best for my hair, the leave-in conditioner and a styling crème.

SexyHairOrganics Leave-In Conditioner ($18.95) comes in a pump (still unsure if I like these or the spray conditioners better…any thoughts?) and is made with 90% organic ingredients including aloe vera juice and organic goji berry, avocado and sunflower oil extracts. I ran it through towel-dried hair and it definitely helped tame the frizz. It also smelled great which can be hit or miss with organic products since they skip the synthetic fragrances we’ve all come to love (and I admittedly miss). But Sexy Hair has created Pureganic,™a USDA certified combination of essential oils including mimosa, lily, and sage that add scent without harsh chemicals.

The Styling Crème ($18.95) can be applied before you blow-dry your hair but I love that it works to control frizz on dry hair, too. Even on days when I wear my hair up, I apply it to the ends of a low ponytail to moisturize and tame any frizz. With 75% organic ingredients, the cream moisturizes with a combination of oils including coconut, avocado, jojoba, sunflower and olive. And it smells great thanks to the Pureganic™ signature scent..

You can find SexyHairOrganics full line of products online here and here. Or find it at a salon near you by using the SexyHair store locator here. xo alex.

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