Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Health experts say that excessive usage of cosmetics by children enhances their risk to various types of cancer and other problems later in life. Most of cosmetic products use potentially dangerous chemicals like parabens and phthalates. The parabens chemical have been recently found in breast cancer tissues. This chemical can affect the hormone estrogen. The phthalates are linked to lower sperm counts in men, premature breast development and allergies.

What is Beauty?
The phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" suggests that beauty is wholly subjective. Beauty is different for different person. Beauty can be simply related to how someones looks or it can be inside based. Beauty is different to different people.
Beauty is the purity of heart. If you are big hearted, you are beautiful.
Whatever brings a sweet smile on our face is beauty.Health experts say that excessive usage of cosmetics by children enhances their risk to various types of cancer and other problems later in life. Most of cosmetic products use potentially dangerous chemicals like parabens and phthalates. The parabens chemical have been recently found in breast cancer tissues. This chemical can affect the hormone estrogen. The phthalates are linked to lower sperm counts in men, premature breast development and allergies.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

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Mix one half teaspoon turmeric with just enough water to form a paste. Apply to blemishes and leave overnight.
Chocolate body wrap:
Mix a quarter cup of honey with three quarters cup of cocoa powder. Heat the mixture in the microwave until warm, but comfortable. Apply all over the body and rinse off in the shower after 20 minutes.
Orange peel:
This peel will restore skin tone. Combine one peeled, chopped orange with two tablespoons coarse sea salt. Massage mixture over dry skin and let sit for five minutes. Rinse well.
Tomato treatment:
Crush a peeled tomato and spread over your face. Tomatoes contain acids that balance the skin's pH levels and tighten pores.

Cellulite paste:
Blend a half cup of coffee beans with a half cup of salt, a teaspoon of kelp and four tablespoons of olive oil until it creates a paste. Apply the mixture over the dimpled skin and gently rub in circular motion with hands or loofah. Rinse well, and then vigorously pat dry.


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What are the Differences in Wrinkle Creams?
Are you confused on which and what wrinkle or anti-aging creams to use? With so many different products at there, how do we know which ingredients do what?
Here are few and what they are used for:
Tretinoin
Daily use for 4-6 weeks will help reduce fine lines, roughness and hyper pigmentation.
Retin-A
This ingredient helps loosen oily dead skin cells that blocks the pores. Fine lines and wrinkles will appear smoother. You should see a difference in about 6 weeks.
Renova...
This ingredient exfoliates, slows hyper pigmentation and increases collagen formation. Unfortunately, you have to be patient. It could take up to 6 months to see any change.
Used as an anti-oxidant, research suggests that it can stimulate growth of new cells and produce firmer skin. New research is pointing in a frightening direction. They aren't sure what the long term results of using some of these wrinkle creams could reveal. With all products, if allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately.
Here are 22 practical Herbal Tips for Skin Care from the experts! Very easy to use and effective.
1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.
2) Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them. Squeeze juice from beet root and massage to your face for 5 minutes. Shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour.
3) Mix sandalwood powder with rose water and add 4 to 5 drops of milk in it and apply on to your face and body. Shower after 15 minutes with warm water.
4) Mix honey in water and drink daily in the morning to keep your skin shiny and smooth.
5) Warm honey and mix with lemon juice and apply on to face. Wash after it dry.
6) Mix Turmeric, sandal powder and olive oil and apply to body. Shower after 10 minutes.
7) Massage your skin with milk. Milk has moisturizer, it will keep your skin smooth.
8) Use humidifiers and keep room temperature moderate to keep your skin away from dryness.
9) Hot water blushes your skin and you don't feel fresh unless you have bath with little cold water. If you have shower for a longtime, dead skin will be automatically be removed. Do not rub with towel, be gentle on your skin.
10) Take food which contains more A and C vitamin.
11) Grate carrot and boil. Massage that mixture to body to get fair and smooth skin.
12) For natural bleaching: - mix milk and lemon juice. The milk will break as soon as you mix the lemon juice in it. Use that mixture to massage on your body. It works as natural bleaching.
13) Mix turmeric and cream on the top of milk, massage that mixture to body.
14) If you go into sun your skin will lost the fair ness. To get your skin color to normal take equal quantities of cucumber juice and tomato juice and apply on to skin. Shower after 10 minutes.
15) Massage mustard oil to your skin for 5 minutes and have shower with gram flour or mild soap.
16) Mix cream on the top of milk and all-purpose flour and apply that paste on to your skin avoid eyes, eyebrows and lips. Shower after 5 minutes. This will make skin smooth.
17) Mix curds (yogurt) with wheat flour and apply to your skin and take shower after 5 minutes.
18) Grind rose petals and mix with cream on the top of milk and apply to your body. Shower after 10 minutes.
19) Scaly skin is a result of fluorine deficiency. Fluorine is the anti-resistant element of the human body, the absence of which creates problems in the blood and spleen. Since cooking and heating foods destroys fluorine, it is better to eat uncooked raw fruits and vegetables. Other foods rich in fluorine are goat milk and cheese, rye flour, avocados, sea plants and cabbage, cream whey and cottage cheese.
20) Wrinkle skin is a result of Sodium deficiency and makes skin sticky. Cucumbers are ideal for combating and preventing sodium deficiency because they are not only high in sodium, but also help in keeping the body cool, a great summer's treat.
21) Skin rashes are the result of silicon deficiency. To avoid pus and rashes, eat plenty of sprouts, alfalfa, barley, tomatoes, spinach, strawberries and figs.
22) Skin eruptions are the result of Chlorophyll. And are found in wheat grass and other green leafy vegetables

make yourself beautiful using these simple and easy DOs & DONTs

  • We all know to drink lots of water for beautiful skin and we've practiced the fine art of applying lip gloss enough to know how to maximize a "pouty" look. But what about beauty tips from the real experts! Well shimmy on up and take notes girls!!!
    Use Visine on your acne before applying makeup. It truly “gets the red out!”
    If you run out of shaving cream, use conditioner instead. It softens the hair making it easier to shave.
    To reduce puffiness, place the back of a chilled spoon on your eyes.
    Use Vaseline as and under-eye moisturizer
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    Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
    Use lip pumice or a toothbrush to remove dead skin from your lips and then apply lip balm before going to bed for softer lips.
    When applying eye shadow, use a lighter color on the inside corner of the eyelid and darker colors as you work toward the outer sides. White is always great on the inside corners. This will draw more attention to your eyes.
    Always be true to your inner voice. It’s your personality, strength, accomplishments, intelligence, and self-confidence that will radiate from within and make the world notice the extraordinary you!

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