Makeup Trends for 2008

Makeup is important for every women, to look more gorgeous or attractive woman prefer makeup. Makeup not only make you look good but also developed your confident. For makeup your skin should be strong. To create a makeup you have to visit any beauty salon and take advise of make-up artists. When you observe any celebrity wearing beautiful makeup then your desire is to look same as celebrity. Makeup trend for 2008 is completely hot. In term of makeup 2008 year is going to be a very natural.

Makeup is important for every woman because it will create your different image and you look more beautiful and gorgeous. You want to be familiar with the hottest makeup ideas. We bring you makeup trends to look out for in 2008. All beauty magazines provide you make trends information for spring/summer 2008. Important thing for natural makeup is, your skin must be strong.

When you start your makeup to take care of your makeup kit such as lipstick, eye shadow, foundation and eye liner etc. Makeup is a fine art and applying makup is so difficult. Makeup helps build your self-confidence.

Tips for Makeup

Use all natural skin care products. Select foundation which must be suit on your skin. If you have dark circles then use concealer because it can make vanish your dark circles. Select liquid lipstick, neutral pencil and apply lip gloss on top. Use loose powder or pressed powder you can use any one depend on your skincolor.

March 7, 2008 | Filed Under Beauty, Makeup | Leave a Comment 

The 12 Top Anti-Ageing Foods

Many of what are considered signs of ageing-wrinkled skin, a fading memory, diminished physical capacity and an increased susceptibility to infection-are actually little more than deficiencies of critical chemicals called antioxidants. You don’t have to sit by and watch your body disintegrate. Instead, you can eat the following foods to help hang on to and replenish your bio-mechanical vitality. Just about any fruit or vegetable will make contributions to your quest for youth; here are 12 you shouldn’t ignore.

Avocado
True, avocado is high in fat, but much of it is “good” fat, the monounsaturated type, which resists oxidation. Avocado is high in glutathione, an antioxidant which helps neutralize fat in other foods. Research also suggests that eating avocado lowers and improves cholesterol better than a low-fat diet does.

Berries
Blueberries have more antioxidants called anthocyanins than any Other food-in fact,3 times more than the second-richest sources, red wine and green tea. Both blueberries and cranberries help ward off urinary tract infections. And a study showed that older people who ate strawberries had the lowest rates of all kinds of cancer.

Broccoli
The green stuff provides an awesome array of antioxidants. Scientists at John Hopkins Institute discovered a particularly strong one called sulforaphane. Served to animals, the broccoli chemical stoked the activity of detoxification enzymes that slashed cancer rates by two-thirds. Broccoli is packed with vitamin C, betacarotene, indole, glutathione and lutein, and is also a rich source of the trace metal chromium, which is a life extender and protects against the ravages of out-of-control insulin and blood sugar.

Cabbage
People who ate cabbage once a week compared with once a month had only
66 percent of risk for colon cancer, one study found. Cabbage also seems to deter stomach cancer. Savoy cabbage (the crinkly type) is the strongest one; you can eat it raw or lightly cooked, for the best effect. The betacarotene, indoles, glucoinolates and isothiocyanates in these vegetables may prevent certain cancers.

Carrots
These are legendary in fighting off ageing diseases. In a recent study, men eating a couple of carrots a day lowered blood cholesterol by 10 percent. Many studies pinpoint beta-carotene, carrots’ main antioxidant asset, as a powerhouse against ageing and disease. People with low levels of beta-carotene in their blood are more apt to have heart attacks, strokes and various cancers.

Citrus Fruit
The National Cancer Institute has called the orange the “complete package of every class of natural anticancer inhibitor known, including carotenoids, terpenes, flavenoids and vitamin C”. Grapefruit, too, has a unique type of fibre that reduces cholesterol dramatically and may reverse the ageing disease atherosclerosis.

Grapes
Grapes contain 20 known antioxidants that work together to fend off oxygen free-radical attacks that promote disease and ageing, according to researchers at the University of California. The antioxidants are in the skin and the seeds, and the more colourful the skin, the greater the antioxidant punch.

Onions and Garlic
They might give you bad breath, but they help prevent cancer, thin your blood (discouraging clots) and raise the good type (HDL) of cholesterol. Red and yellow onions (sorry, not the white ones) are the richest of all foods in quercetin, a celebrated antioxidant that inactivates cancer-causing agents, inhibits enzymes that spur cancer growth and has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral activity. The allicin in garlic lowers the bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It reduces blood pressure, boosts immunity and has antibiotic properties. Allium compounds are also found in spring onions, leeks, chives and shallots.

Spinach
Heavy in lutein, an anti-ageing agent which rivals beta-carotene for effectiveness, spinach also has beta-carotene plus a good dose of folic acid, a brain and artery protector.

Tomatoes
These are the richest source of lycopene, which new research suggests helps to preserve mental and physical functioning among the elderly. High levels of lycopene also reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer.

Green Tea
Research indicates that green tea may have some anti-cancer effect. It contains polyphenols, a kind of antioxidant. Green tea has also shown promising results for heart and liver diseases.

Oats
An excellent heart medicine. About half cup of dry oat bran or a cup of dry oatmeal puts a dent in your blood cholesterol and regulates the sugar level.

December 20, 2006 | Filed Under Beauty | Leave a Comment 

What is a beautician?

Qualified beauticians are most often found at skin-care salons or day spas. They give a wide range of facial treatments for a wide range of problems, from mild to moderate acne, to light wrinkling, to melasma; what they cannot do is perform surgery, work with lasers, prescribe medication, or diagnose dangerous skin ailments, such as cancer.
A good beautician will tell you to visit your doctor if he or she spots something suspicious on your face, and your doctor may in turn refer you to a dermatologist if you need specialist treatment. Think of a beautician as a skin-care partner. Most likely you will be visiting your beautician weekly, twice-monthly, or monthly until your problem is controlled. After that, you will go less frequently for follow-up and maintenance visits.
Many beauticians and dermatologists use a wood’s lamp to view a patient’s sun damage. The lamp projects a long wavelength of blue up as dark, mottled areas.

Visiting a beautician
If you decide to work with a beautician, a plan of specific cleansers, creams, sunscreens, and other regimes designed to treat your skin may be recommended. Beauticians rely on professional treatment lines that are available for use only under a beautician’s supervision. These professional products generally contain moderate levels of active ingredients; you may experience better or faster results from them than from over-the-counter products. The downside to beauticians? The visits and products can get expensive.
Don’t be shy when visiting a beautician or dermatologist. To help him or her choose the safest, most effective treatment plan for you, you must speak up about your lifestyle and your health. Don’t forget to mention allergies, reproductive plans, current medication, and even how many glasses of alcohol you drink in a week.

September 25, 2006 | Filed Under Beauty | Leave a Comment 

How to protect your skin from the sun?

Although, sunrays clear the skin of acne, heal mild infections, give a lovely tan, cleanse oily skin and revive the whole body, but on the other hand the heat of the sun rays can wither a dry skin, burn a delicate one, distend the veins and cause burns and sunstroke.
Remember the following points:
. Do not expose yourself continuously to strong sunrays for more than 30 minutes.
. Do not allow sunrays to effect a part of your body, instead ensure that sunrays affect the whole body. Playing, walking or swimming in sunrays is an excellent way to revive your whole body.
. Oil your body generously, unless you have a naturally greasy skin.
. Wear a hat to protect your head and sun-glasses to protect your eyes before going out in summer.
Do not use eau-de-cologne, perfume or deodorants while going out in the sun as they often cause brown marks and irritation to the skin.
Do not wear heavy make-up when going out in summer. Lipstick changes the colour and mascara runs.
. Watch carefully the most exposed parts of the body, lest sunburn occurs. Put plenty of oil on these parts and cover them at the first sign of reddening.

August 14, 2006 | Filed Under Beauty | Leave a Comment 

Uncover a fresher face

Get seasoned: Your skin – especially your hands and face – endures a daily assault from the elements. Temperature, pollution, low humidity and improper skin care techniques are just a few of the contributors to the abuse. When skin weathers this way, it causes a buildup of dead cells (which contain dark melanin pigment) that give a grayish-brown cast to the skin. That’s why your face looks dry, dull and tired. Here are some good way to help your skin.
(1) Scrub up: there are many good exfoliating scrubs available. Look for one that uses very fine milled scrub particles; these are gentler on your skin. Products that contain the scrubbing beads that dissolve as you rub are better. Only use exfoliating scrubs once or twice a week, preferably at night time and be sure to follow up with rich, emollient moisturizer.
You can also exfoliate by using a cleaner or moisturizer containing an alpha hydroxyl acid such as glycolic acid, or one containing a beta hydroxyl acid, such as salicylic acid, to help your skin shed its outer layers and reveal new, freshener skin below. A third option is to use disposable cleaning cloths. Not only are they quick and convenient, but the nubby texture of the cloths slough and polish your skin while washing away dirt, makeup and other skin offenders. Don’t use these cloths if you have acne.
(2) Add some glow: try one of the newer skin-brightening products that use vitamins such as C, K and niacin and plant ingredients to perk up the skin and give it a more youthful appearance.
(3) Protect yourself: Don’t go out without first applying a sunscreen to your face – yes even in the winter. Look for a product with an SPF 15 for your face and hands.

July 26, 2006 | Filed Under Beauty | Leave a Comment 

Brazil Nuts

protect against free radicals, moisturize, and heal

what brazil nuts do
Brazil nuts may help protect the skin from the ageing effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays as well as from cigarette smoke in both active and passive smokers. They can also play a role in keeping the very top layers of skin watertight and the lower layers moist and hydrated to help reduce dryness. Brazil nuts may also be involved in reducing the problem of blemishes by promoting rapid healing.

why brazil nuts work
The selenium found in brazil nuts is crucial for the production of the antioxidant glutathione peroxidase, which helps protect the skin from free-radical damage in the first 20 minutes of sun exposure. Combined with the vitamin E in Brazil nuts, selenium also helps neutralize free radicals in cigarette smoke, which trigger the release of collagen-attacking, skin-ageing MMP-1 enzymes. By zapping free radicals, glutathione peroxidase and vitamin E also help protect the skin’s oil and essential fats that keep it watertight and hydrated, while vitamin E promotes skin healing.

brazil nut recipe
Chop and add to breakfast cereals such as muesli or porridge. When grated, Brazils can be mixed with cottage cheese and chopped peaches or sprinkled over salads. Serve them whole with fruit and cheese. If blanched, chopped or grated, Brazils works with bread mixes, nut burgers and rissoles.

Here are some sunless tanning tipsand skin nourishers

December 10, 2005 | Filed Under Beauty | Leave a Comment 

What salmon does

Salmon promotes smooth, soft, watertight skin.

Salmon may be useful in helping to keep skin smooth, soft in texture and free from dry patches, which can become itchy and red. Salmon and other oily fish may also boost the skin’s water holding capacity, giving it a fresh, plumped-up look. Well-hydrated skin tends to look firmer and be less pone to the development of fine lines and wrinkles.

Why salmon works?
Salmon is great for supplying the body with eicosapentanoic acid, or EPA, which is converted into specific hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are made by virtually every cell in the body, yet the prostaglandins produced from EPA have been found to restrict inflammation that could otherwise lead to dryness, which in turn can trigger itching and soreness. Salmon is also an excellent source of protein needed for the continous production of collagen, keratin and melanin, aling with all other new and healthy skin cells.

Salmon watchpoints
The farming has led to cheaper prices but also potential problems with pollution from rearing huge numbers of fish in confined spaces; occasionally, fish farms adopt poor practices involving contaminated feed. Although more expensive, organic salmon is thought to be safer for human consumption, and is undoubtedly better for the welfare of both fish and environment.

More tips for a healthy and glowing skin

December 4, 2005 | Filed Under Beauty | 1 Comment 

Dry skin woes?

Ginger invigorates and oil soothes. Try this double dose for dry skin. Preheat oven on lowest settings. Finely grate a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, for 1/8 teaspoon of ginger juice. Place the ingredients (2 teaspoons light sesame oil, 2 teaspoons apricot kernel oil and 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil, half cup cocoa butter and the ginger) in a glass container and heat just until the cocoa butter is melted and the oils are blended. Pour into a clean, dry container and store in a cool dry. You can add a few drops of orange or any other essential oil for fragrance. Before trying this recipe you may test what type of your skin is?

November 27, 2005 | Filed Under Beauty | Leave a Comment 

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November 17, 2005 | Filed Under Beauty | Leave a Comment