The Secret of Beautiful SkinBy Sacha Tarkovsky
The secret of beautiful skin involves protecting it from the outside and nourishing it from the inside.
Women spend hundreds of millions of dollars on expensive miracle skincare products, but great looking skin does not have to be expensive!
The secret of beautiful skin is simply concentrating on both the inside and outside and this does not have to be expensive.
Protection from the outsideHarmful UV rays are far and away the biggest cause of skin damage and the advice when choosing a day cream is to make sure that is SPF 15.
In the evening use any cream you feel suits your skin type were all different, but don’t spend a lot of money, all you need to do is keep the skin hydrated.
There is no point in moisturizing your skin and then let the suns rays destroy it.
Everyday prevention is definitely better than cure. On the subject of cure, all the creams that claim to repair damage are simply pedalling to vanity – They don’t.
The myth of beautiful skinA moisturizer can keep the skin hydrated and with SPF protect it and that’s all.
Its common sense, however many women fall for the hundreds of millions of year advertising campaigns that claim to give them a quick miracle and end up disappointed.
The real secret of beautiful skin is protection from the outside and nourishment from within - Combine the two and you will have beautiful skin.
Here are some great foods to include in your diet for radiant skin.
Drink lots of water
Two liters of water a day should be drunk this helps keep the skin hydrated and flush away toxins from the body
Eat vegetables & Fruit
Eat 2 - 3 portions of vegetables for lots of nutrients for the skin,
The best ones are below, but really any vegetable or fruit is good and in terms of vegetables try and eat them raw if you can.
Sweet potatoes tomatoes and spinach
For three important antioxidants
Beta-carotene is present in sweet potatoes, lycopene in tomatoes and lutein in spinach.
They enter the skin and help reflect harmful UV rays and act as a permanent sunscreen.
Cherries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes
Contain anthocyanins an antioxidant that keeps the skin supplied with nutrients through the blood vessels that lead into the face.
Oily fish
As we all know oily fish are a great source of protein to regenerate collagen and elastin, as well as omega 3 oils, these are essential to keep the skin both subtle and hydrated.
Good sources include: Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines.
Crab, sardines, lean beef and wheat germ
A good source of copper, a trace element that is essential for the making of melanin, the pigment in the skin that helps to absorb harmful UV rays from the sun.
It also helps fight age spots which are the most obvious sign of skin aging.
Soya milk, lentils, bean sprouts, yogurt & wholegrain cereals
These contain plant oestrogens, which help make lubricating oils and collagen in the skin for a healthier complexion. They also repair collagen and elastin, which slow down the thinning of the skin and the formation of fine lines which most women fear!
Oats
Contain the trace element silic acid, which is used to make the spongy cells that lie between collagen and elastin fibers. This makes the skin full and plump and by consequence slows down the formation of fine lines.
Whole meal pitta, gogi berries & muesli
Pitta contains ferulic acid, berries contain vitamin c, muesli contains vitamin E. These are great antiaging vitamins
Vitamin C and e are great for fighting harmful UV rays and gogi berries have 15 times more vitamin C than an orange gram for gram.
The secret of beautiful skin is actually simple!
Protect from the outside and nourish from the inside. Forget the miracle cures follow the advice above and you will have beautiful radiant skin for life.
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Your Eyes
Puffy EyesBy
Richard RomandoThe eye is a ping-pong-ball-sized organ located in the eye sockets. It receives the light reflected from objects, focuses it onto the retina, pre-processes it and transmits to the brain for recognition through the optical nerve.
The outer covering of the eyeball, the sclera, is made of strong materials and looks white except for the iris. The cornea is the transparent, semi-spherical part that covers the iris and bends the light to direct it to the pupil. The iris controls the dimensions of the pupil according to light conditions. The light passing through the pupil passes through the lens. The lens focuses the light on the retina, which does the initial processing and passes the image through the optical nerve to the brain, which identifies the image. The eye can suffer from many medical conditions, which include nearsightedness, farsightedness, cataracts, conjunctivitis, estimation, glaucoma, tumors and infections.
Puffy eye is a condition where the eye is puffed up under the eyes. It spoils the looks of the face and eyes, but is rarely a serious problem. The cosmetic importance of puffy eyes cannot be taken lightly, as it gives a tired, sad look to the eyes.
Eyes with bags under them run in the family. Fluid retention in the body due to any reason, such as hormonal problems or allergies, can cause puffy eyes. The other causes include Blepharitis, eyelid edema, swollen eyelid, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers and sinusitis.
Avoiding late nights and reducing salt intake are some of the lifestyle habits that can prevent puffy eyes. There are many home remedies used by individuals to reduce Puffy eyes. Cold water splashing, tea bags, sliced cucumber and aloe-vera-based gels all have their proponents. Sleeping with the head elevated may drain the fluid from the eyes. But if the condition is severe a doctor’s advice should be sought, to rule out any serious problems, such as kidney or thyroid problems.
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Richard RomandoThe eye is a sensitive but strongly built organ. Like everything made of flesh and blood, it is also subject to some problems, most of which are the byproducts of modern lifestyles. But advances in eye health care more than make up for the harmful effects, and today people have a much better chance of retaining their vision into old age. The eye is a sensor that converts the reflected light from an object into a signal that the brain uses to identify the image.
Red eye, or its various other names like pink eye, bloodshot eye, conjuctival injection and scleral injection, is a symptom of various conditions that the eye is subjected to. When the blood vessels on the surface of the sclera dilate or enlarge, the white of the eye turns different shades of red. The degree of redness is no indication of its seriousness. A bloodshot eye may be a simple allergy that will go away over a short time, or a persisting slight redness can be a warning for an emergency.
A bout of coughing or straining can cause very red eyes, but needs no treatment. Exposure to dust foreign particles, chemicals and toxins require some form of cleaning and soothing solutions. Redness due to any penetrating injury should be attended to by a physician. Allergies, common cold and fever need to be treated to get rid of red eye.
There are bacterial and viral infections that cause red eye, with inflammation, pain and discharge. Bacterial infection of the eyelids causing itching and redness of the eye is called blepharitis. Conjunctivitis can be a viral or bacterial infection, or caused by allergy. This affects the thin membrane covering the sclera and the eyelids. This condition is contagious, and necessary precautions have to be taken to prevent the spread. Bacterial or viral infections can cause ulcers on the cornea and make the eyes red. Uvetis or iritis are infections of the middle eye, sometimes caused by autoimmune problems or infections.
Many a serious problem to this vital organ can be prevented by adopting simple measures like wearing goggles in hazardous areas, or using a soothing eye wash when exposed to dust.
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Tooth Whitening – Choosing The Best Method
By David Shephard
In today's image conscious society an increasing number of people are following the example of Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman and a host of other celebrities and adding a bright white smile to their shopping list. But, with so many tooth whitening treatments available today, how do you go about picking the method that is best for you?
The tooth whitening industry is growing at an alarming rate and now represents a $2 billion dollar a year business in the US with companies falling over themselves to introduce new products almost on a daily basis and investing millions in advertising. Everywhere you look you see offers for the latest, fastest, most effective and cheapest new product, so how do you set about making your choice?
Before you choose any treatment at all it is important to understand that tooth whitening works – but only up to point!
If your teeth have been ravaged by years of drinking tea and coffee and smoking twenty cigarettes a day then no treatment is going to give you the smile that you see on the advertising posters or on the television commercials. In the many cases you will see an improvement with which you will be more than satisfied, but if you have your heart set on that perfect brilliant white smile you are going to be disappointed.
Additionally, tooth whitening treatments do not last forever and, whatever results are achieved, in the weeks and months following treatment your teeth will again start to discolor.
There are three main methods of whitening available today – whitening strips (and similar over-the counter products for use at home), professionally fitted custom whitening trays which are worn while you sleep and whitening carried out by your dentist. In choosing the method that best suits your needs you need to look at three things – safety, cost and effectiveness.
As far as safety is concerned, whichever method you choose, you should always visit your dentist for a checkup before you start any tooth whitening treatment. Problems with your teeth or gums could lead to a painful whitening experience or permanently damage the enamel of your teeth, so start by making sure that your teeth and gums and healthy.
The simplest, quickest and cheapest method of tooth whitening is the use of whitening strips with generic brands costing as little as $13 and branded products such as Rembrandt, Colgate and Crest running at about $35. In addition there is now a new range of products with names such as White Light and Ionic White which are claimed to be faster than the traditional strips and which run at about the same price of between $30 and $40.
These products will not produce anything like satisfactory results from just a single application and need to be used repeatedly over a period of time which raises the question of safety. Like the vast majority of tooth whitening products the active agent used to clean (or bleach) the teeth is hydrogen peroxide or a similar compound known as carbamide peroxide. Used infrequently and in small quantities these will not harm your teeth, but excessive use (all too easy with simple "at home" whitening methods) they will cause permanent damage to your teeth and gums.
The effectiveness of these products is also questionable and it is probably fair to say that the majority of users are disappointed with the results.
A much better option in terms of the results achieved is the use of a professionally fitted tray which is worn at night over a period of about two weeks. This is, however, not a popular method as most users find that it is not easy sleeping with the tray in place and often give up before the end of the treatment. The services of the dentist to make and fit the tray also make this a much more expensive option, typically running anywhere between $300 and $1,000.
The final option is to have your teeth professionally whitened by your dentist. A popular choice, often referred to as laser tooth whitening or zoom whitening, the procedure takes less than an hour is certainly the most effective option. You also have the peace of mind of knowing that this is being carried out under the supervision of your dentist should you run into any problems. The cost of professional tooth whitening varies widely but you can expect to pay at least $500 with most treatments running around or above $1,000.
Like most things in life tooth whitening is very much a case of "you get what you pay for". If you opt for the lower end of the scale your pocket book will be happy but you are likely to come away feeling that even at $30 or $40 you have wasted your money. On the other hand, your pocket book may well squeal at giving up $1,000 for the professional services of your dentist, but you are much more likely to feel that it was well worth it.
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Skin Care
By Josh Riverside
Queen Cleopatra, Josephine Bonaparte, and today’s women share a common interest in skin care. The plethora of advertisements showcasing skin care products may constitute a new-age revolution, but the art of skin care is as old as human civilization. In addition, men are becoming increasingly conscious of their looks, and skin care is no longer solely a woman’s prerogative.
Excavations have revealed the existence of public baths in the Roman, Greek, and Indus Valley Civilizations. Bathing was a ritual that was supposed to cleanse both body and mind. Today, more than ever before, bathing is considered an important part of skin care. Proof appears in the form of numerous luxury soaps, exfoliating scrubs, and shower gels that have flooded the markets. Aromatic oils are also in vogue for their soothing and refreshing qualities.
If ancient Egyptians used fenugreek oil to treat wrinkles and freckles, men and women now have access to a range of creams and lotions to reduce and prevent these skin problems. Also available on the shelves of departmental stores are sunscreens, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, facemasks, and under-eye creams of different brands.
Natural skin care products can be used instead of cosmetic preparations. These are readily available in most kitchens, are affordable, and do not contain chemicals. These natural products include milk, honey, saffron, turmeric, almond, and yogurt.
Skin care experts generally advise the use of particular skin care products and a regimen, based on the type of skin an individual possesses. Skin types are classified into normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. If an astringent is a must for oily skin, a heavy moisturizer is essential for dry skin. Use of a mild toner followed by a moisturizer can help combination skin, while sensitive skin should ideally avoid cosmetics.
To conclude, as the skin reflects one’s health, a glowing skin emerges not just from external care, but also from overall good health. Therefore, all skin types benefit from a wholesome diet, a sufficient intake of water, and regular exercise.
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My Idea
This blog is going to cover a wide range of ideas. Beauty can be found not only in facial features but also in personality, style, smell, etc.
There is such a wide range and one day could be about a beauty tip, another day about a fragrance tip, and there are a list of possibilities so keep checking in to find out what the topic is today.
The first subject is an odd one so here we go:
Clean Tongues For Fresher BreathBy Jason Murphy
You always brush your pearly-whites, you gargle antiseptic mouth rinses, and you floss. Throw in regular dental check-ups and you'll think that you're the poster boy for oral hygiene. What if I tell you that you're forgetting something? Crazy, right? Nope, because you're forgetting your tongue. You taste with it, you lick with it, and when temptation arises, you even wag it. Don't you think it's high time to start cleaning it? After all, I'm sure you don't want to sport a white, abnormal-looking tongue.
An oft-neglected part of oral hygiene, tongues are not flat and smooth even if they appear that way to you. They have fissures which make for suitable anaerobic bacteria breeding places. This bacteria is the major source of stink breaths. Plus, you won't be able to remove the viscous, jelly-like film of plaque covering your tongue through rinsing. What you must do is to scrape it. Scared? Don't be; because cleaning your tongue takes no effort. You could do it in as little as a 1-2 minutes.
Before you do that, read up to avoid scrubbing your tongue raw. First, you don't have to buy special tongue cleaners since your regular toothbrush will do. However, tongue cleaners are easier to maneuver. Use a bit of toothpaste for added bacteria-fighting power. Secondly, hard scraping is not needed. When your toothbrush or tongue cleaner makes contact with your tongue, it's okay. Third, use short, slow strokes. Also, make sure that no space is left unclean. Try to move your brush from the back towards the front. Also, relax your mouth after a few seconds with a gargle to avoid locked jaws and gagging. Fourth, pay close attention to the back of the tongue, more bacteria are there than up front. After you've scrape all tongue surface area, rinse, and apply a second coat of toothpaste. Leave the paste on for at least a minute. It is ideal to let the paste on until you finish brushing your teeth. After your last gargle, give yourself a smile and vow to add tongue cleaning as part of your oral hygiene.
But of course, don't get any ideas that tongue cleaning can stop stink breaths alone. Be reminded that you still have to clean your teeth and gums. Dental check-ups are still a must. After all, only your dentist would ask about your oral hygiene and praise your clean, healthy tongue.
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