There has been a great deal of publicity lately on the environmental impact of clothing manufacture and waste. There are plenty of stylish and eco friendly clothes available but if you are shopping on a budget, these clothes may be out of your price range. Many may think that it is not possible to be frugal, eco friendly and stylish at the same time. In some ways eco friendly, stylish and frugal can go hand in hand. Carefully considering each purchase, buying quality clothes that will last,clothes swapping, recycling and wearing second hand clothes and developing an individual style are all great ways to be stylish and eco friendly on a budget.
Instructions:
1)Think carefully about your own individual style, the image that you would like to portray, what you would like to look like and what type and colour of clothes suit you. There are many websites that you can look at to get inspiration, ideas and advice on different styles of clothing. Try looking at some street style and fashion blogs.
2)Go through your wardrobe and sort out which pieces of clothing suit your personality, lifestyle, body shape and colouring. Make a pile of any that do not.
3)Ensure that all of your clothes do not need repairs e.g missing buttons and are clean.
4)Take all of the clothes that you no longer want along to a clothes swapping party or photograph them and swap them online. Any clothes that you are unable to swap can also be sold online.
5)Look at all of your existing clothes and clothes that you have swapped and decide if you have the right number and mix of clothes to suit your lifestyle. Once you ahve identified which clothes you need, buy more second hand clothes online as required.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
How to Take Good Care of Your Batiks & Most of Your Other Traditional Clothings
You wouldn't want to throw away something that you buy with expensive prize, just because you don't know how to take care of them.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1)Soak them in luke warm water with a little bit of fabric softener.
2)Hang & spread them to dry, but keep them away from sunlight exposure. Better use a fan to help you dry them faster.
3)Some of traditional fabric do not need to be ironed. You just need to fold or plead them nively before keep them in the drower.
4)Put moth protector agents, such as mothballs, cedar, etc to protect them from moth. Don't forget to change or put some more every couple of months.
5)By the way, some traditional fabrics of clothings do not need to be washed at all. You just need to hang & spread them, like what I've mentioned on step 2.
Things You'll Need:
Little bit effort
Luke warm water
Fabrick softener
Fan
Moth controlers (mothballs, cedar, etc.)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1)Soak them in luke warm water with a little bit of fabric softener.
2)Hang & spread them to dry, but keep them away from sunlight exposure. Better use a fan to help you dry them faster.
3)Some of traditional fabric do not need to be ironed. You just need to fold or plead them nively before keep them in the drower.
4)Put moth protector agents, such as mothballs, cedar, etc to protect them from moth. Don't forget to change or put some more every couple of months.
5)By the way, some traditional fabrics of clothings do not need to be washed at all. You just need to hang & spread them, like what I've mentioned on step 2.
Things You'll Need:
Little bit effort
Luke warm water
Fabrick softener
Fan
Moth controlers (mothballs, cedar, etc.)
How to Buy Women's Clothing on a Low Budget
It is possible to wear your favorite clothing trends and styles even when you are on a budget. You have to know how to shop right and how to stretch your dollar. By keeping up to date on clothing sales, shopping at thrift or factory outlet stores, you can find great bargain deals. Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. You can still pull off high fashion even when you are on a budget.
Instructions:
1)Stay up to date with all of your favorite stores' sales. Sign up for on-line newsletters and check their websites and flyers frequently to see when the sales will be going on. The best times to shop for winter clothing is when the summer clothing is being put on display. Shop for summer clothing when the winter clothing is being put on the racks.
2)Browse your local thrift and goodwill shops. You can sometimes find great name brand clothing at bargain prices. People often turn in brand new clothing with the tags still on them.
3)Shop in factory outlet stores. Factory outlet stores often offer clothing at lower prices what si found in high end retail stores.
4)Read the newspaper for garage sales during the spring and summer time. Nice clothing can often be found at garage sales and offered at great prices.
5)Trade clothes with your friends or family members who wear the same size as you. Trade clothes with each other and everybody gets a few new outfits.
Things You'll Need:
Newspaper
Coupons
Email account
Friends or family who wear the same clothing size
Instructions:
1)Stay up to date with all of your favorite stores' sales. Sign up for on-line newsletters and check their websites and flyers frequently to see when the sales will be going on. The best times to shop for winter clothing is when the summer clothing is being put on display. Shop for summer clothing when the winter clothing is being put on the racks.
2)Browse your local thrift and goodwill shops. You can sometimes find great name brand clothing at bargain prices. People often turn in brand new clothing with the tags still on them.
3)Shop in factory outlet stores. Factory outlet stores often offer clothing at lower prices what si found in high end retail stores.
4)Read the newspaper for garage sales during the spring and summer time. Nice clothing can often be found at garage sales and offered at great prices.
5)Trade clothes with your friends or family members who wear the same size as you. Trade clothes with each other and everybody gets a few new outfits.
Things You'll Need:
Newspaper
Coupons
Email account
Friends or family who wear the same clothing size
How to Stretch a Clothing Budget
Behind shelter, transportation and food the next big bite out of everyone's budget is for clothing. Look fashionable without taking out a big bite of your budget by using a few tools to get the most for the money. Follow the steps below for budget stretching ideas.
Instructions:
1)Shop at high end retail stores only when they have a good sale. Anything that is not at least 25 percent off stays on the rack and doesn't go into your shopping bag, no matter how fabulous it looks on you. This is the best way to get quality clothing that will stand the test of time.
2)Choose clothes from discount stores such as T.J.Maxx, Marshall's, Syms or Filene's Basement to get designer brands and good quality for a lower price. Visit these stores often as the merchandise changes frequently
3)Check consignment shops that carry upscale clothing lines. These budget stretching shops will give you quality for a smaller price tag than a department store. A good consignment shop will carry only gently worn pieces of clothing, but still check zippers and other fasteners to make sure no repairs are needed.
4)Trade clothes with a friend or sister who is the same size you are. You can double the size of your wardrobe by sharing and swapping. What is old news to you may be just what your friend is looking for to stretch the clothing budget and vice versa.
5)Use online sites to search for inexpensive clothes. Stores such as Kohl's and Old Navy often post great sales on clothes in the middle of a season. You can get good prices for a piece of clothing that you still have plenty of time to wear.
6)Try thrift stores. Many times, these clothes (all are usually donated) are out-of-date or heavily worn, but if you'll check the "Better" racks, you can often find top quality clothing that is still new with tags.
Instructions:
1)Shop at high end retail stores only when they have a good sale. Anything that is not at least 25 percent off stays on the rack and doesn't go into your shopping bag, no matter how fabulous it looks on you. This is the best way to get quality clothing that will stand the test of time.
2)Choose clothes from discount stores such as T.J.Maxx, Marshall's, Syms or Filene's Basement to get designer brands and good quality for a lower price. Visit these stores often as the merchandise changes frequently
3)Check consignment shops that carry upscale clothing lines. These budget stretching shops will give you quality for a smaller price tag than a department store. A good consignment shop will carry only gently worn pieces of clothing, but still check zippers and other fasteners to make sure no repairs are needed.
4)Trade clothes with a friend or sister who is the same size you are. You can double the size of your wardrobe by sharing and swapping. What is old news to you may be just what your friend is looking for to stretch the clothing budget and vice versa.
5)Use online sites to search for inexpensive clothes. Stores such as Kohl's and Old Navy often post great sales on clothes in the middle of a season. You can get good prices for a piece of clothing that you still have plenty of time to wear.
6)Try thrift stores. Many times, these clothes (all are usually donated) are out-of-date or heavily worn, but if you'll check the "Better" racks, you can often find top quality clothing that is still new with tags.
How to Stretch Your Beauty Budget
Whether you need to get pretty in a pinch or simply want to declutter your makeup bag, you'll love these use what you have beauty tricks.
Instructions:
1)Pinky, rosy lipsticks can work just like cream blushes. Just make sure to use only the tiniest dab. Lightly tap your finger on the lipstick. Smile big and gently dab the color on the apples of your cheeks. Then blend in with your fingertip for the perfect flush. Make sure to keep the rosy shade on the apples only.
2)Cuticle creams soften the dry, cracked skin around your nails by adhering to the cuticle and using your body heat to melt into the skin. And the super moisturizing emollients in lip balm seep slowly into your skin the same way. Let the oils really sink into your cuticles and wipe your nails clean before you polish your nails. Why? Any oil residue can make your polish chip or bubble!
3)You don't need a special pomade to get thick, frizzy hair to behave. The waxy emollients in lip gloss work just as well to keep down the frizz and amp up the shine. Warm up a dab between your palms, glide your palms over the problem area, then brush with a boar bristle brush until your hair looks controlled and smooth.
4)Craving the shimmery glow that's all the rage right now? Dig into your makeup case for a pale, pearly eye shadow! It's an easy substitute. I sweep it right where I'd put on highlighter. It has the same radiant effect at a fraction of the cost. Pick your favorite area to highlight -bridge of nose, jaw line or brow bone - and lightly sweep shadow on that area using a fluffy brush.
5)No need to spend money on pricey eye makeup removers - just use baby oil. The oil breaks the seal that makes water resistant mascaras and eyeliners stay put. Saturate a cotton pad with the oil and gently sweep the area until it's makeup free. Wash your face afterward to remove any excess oil.
6)The same ingredients that hydrate curly hair also cause hair cuticles to lay flat when you blow dry hair with a round brush. The result? Smooth, pin straight hair! Use a wide toothed comb to distribute a dollop of curl cream to soaking wet hair before you blow dry.
7)Out of shaving cream? Hair conditioner will leave your legs just as nick free and smooth.
Instructions:
1)Pinky, rosy lipsticks can work just like cream blushes. Just make sure to use only the tiniest dab. Lightly tap your finger on the lipstick. Smile big and gently dab the color on the apples of your cheeks. Then blend in with your fingertip for the perfect flush. Make sure to keep the rosy shade on the apples only.
2)Cuticle creams soften the dry, cracked skin around your nails by adhering to the cuticle and using your body heat to melt into the skin. And the super moisturizing emollients in lip balm seep slowly into your skin the same way. Let the oils really sink into your cuticles and wipe your nails clean before you polish your nails. Why? Any oil residue can make your polish chip or bubble!
3)You don't need a special pomade to get thick, frizzy hair to behave. The waxy emollients in lip gloss work just as well to keep down the frizz and amp up the shine. Warm up a dab between your palms, glide your palms over the problem area, then brush with a boar bristle brush until your hair looks controlled and smooth.
4)Craving the shimmery glow that's all the rage right now? Dig into your makeup case for a pale, pearly eye shadow! It's an easy substitute. I sweep it right where I'd put on highlighter. It has the same radiant effect at a fraction of the cost. Pick your favorite area to highlight -bridge of nose, jaw line or brow bone - and lightly sweep shadow on that area using a fluffy brush.
5)No need to spend money on pricey eye makeup removers - just use baby oil. The oil breaks the seal that makes water resistant mascaras and eyeliners stay put. Saturate a cotton pad with the oil and gently sweep the area until it's makeup free. Wash your face afterward to remove any excess oil.
6)The same ingredients that hydrate curly hair also cause hair cuticles to lay flat when you blow dry hair with a round brush. The result? Smooth, pin straight hair! Use a wide toothed comb to distribute a dollop of curl cream to soaking wet hair before you blow dry.
7)Out of shaving cream? Hair conditioner will leave your legs just as nick free and smooth.
How to Stretch Your Makeup Budget
The vast majority of women would certainly like to know simple and easy ways to stretch their beauty and makeup budget or make products last longer. Here are
some ideas to get started.
Lipstick
Many women own a few shimmery lipsticks they use regularly to complete their look. What happens when the lipstick is almost gone? Don't toss it out. Scoop out the remaining lipstick and place it in a small jar. Add lip balm, mix together, and you have a great lip gloss to use for several more weeks.
Hair Spray
Use a pump hair spray? Once the spray is less than half full open the top and fill with water. Use as usual.
Hair Gloss
Those who use liquid hair gloss in pump bottles can also add water to the mix once it is less than half full. Shake after adding water and use as usual.
Liquid Makeup
Once liquid makeup is almost gone it tends to dry up. Add water to water based makeup. Shake well. And continue to use as usual.
Liquid Makeup2
If the makeup is oil based add a few drops of facial moisturizer. Shake well and use as normal.
Powder Makeup
Add a few shakes of baking soda to loose face powder. Mix together and use normally. Makes skin look silky smooth.
Shampoo
Once that shampoo starts to get low add water. That's right add water. Adding water is the perfect way to stretch that shampoo and make it last longer. Works especially good with really creamy shampoo.
Conditioner
Add a bit of water to your conditioner to make it last longer. Just don't get too carried away.
Facial Moisturizers
Add a few drops of water to your favorite facial moisturizer to make it last a bit longer. Shake well and use.
Body Lotion
Add a few drops of baby oil, or olive oil to the body lotion. Shake briskly and use. Makes it thick and creamy plus last much longer.
Makeup Remover
Out of makeup remover? Grab a box of baby wipes. Makes an excellent and low cost makeup remover. Most have added moisturizers that wipe away makeup, dirt, flakes, mascara.
some ideas to get started.
Lipstick
Many women own a few shimmery lipsticks they use regularly to complete their look. What happens when the lipstick is almost gone? Don't toss it out. Scoop out the remaining lipstick and place it in a small jar. Add lip balm, mix together, and you have a great lip gloss to use for several more weeks.
Hair Spray
Use a pump hair spray? Once the spray is less than half full open the top and fill with water. Use as usual.
Hair Gloss
Those who use liquid hair gloss in pump bottles can also add water to the mix once it is less than half full. Shake after adding water and use as usual.
Liquid Makeup
Once liquid makeup is almost gone it tends to dry up. Add water to water based makeup. Shake well. And continue to use as usual.
Liquid Makeup2
If the makeup is oil based add a few drops of facial moisturizer. Shake well and use as normal.
Powder Makeup
Add a few shakes of baking soda to loose face powder. Mix together and use normally. Makes skin look silky smooth.
Shampoo
Once that shampoo starts to get low add water. That's right add water. Adding water is the perfect way to stretch that shampoo and make it last longer. Works especially good with really creamy shampoo.
Conditioner
Add a bit of water to your conditioner to make it last longer. Just don't get too carried away.
Facial Moisturizers
Add a few drops of water to your favorite facial moisturizer to make it last a bit longer. Shake well and use.
Body Lotion
Add a few drops of baby oil, or olive oil to the body lotion. Shake briskly and use. Makes it thick and creamy plus last much longer.
Makeup Remover
Out of makeup remover? Grab a box of baby wipes. Makes an excellent and low cost makeup remover. Most have added moisturizers that wipe away makeup, dirt, flakes, mascara.
Hair Care Tips for Fine Soft Hair
Moisturizing
Moisturize fine soft hair with conditioning shampoo and conditioner twice weekly to replace oils lost from styling and from exposure to the weather elements. Daily conditioners can increase weight on hair, causing it to break at the roots or hang straight. For dry hair, apply a few small drops of leave-in conditioner at the roots and tips of the hair strands.
Texture Hairstyles
Texture hairstyles provide volume and depth to soft fine hair. Hair length is maintained on the outer edges of the hairstyle. Shorter and pointed pieces are cut throughout the inside layers and sections.
Hair Lighteners
Apply a hair lightener to fine soft hair to increase volume. Hair lighteners cause swelling in the hair shaft. Combining hair lightener with a texture cut provides a larger variety of full-volume hairstyling options. Have the hair lightening done by a professional to prevent damage, breaking or brittle hair results.
Heat Exposure
Avoid excessive heat exposure to prevent weakening the hair shaft and damaging the hair follicles. Dry fine soft hair on the lowest heat setting or let it dry naturally. Avoid mussing the hair and creating tangles when towel drying. Use smooth textured cool or non-heated rollers to set the hairstyle instead of hot irons or rollers.
Trimming and Scalp Massage
Frequent trimming prevents split ends, hair breakage and weak hair shafts. Massage the scalp daily in small circular motions to stimulate hair growth and strengthen the hair roots. A small amount of liquid Vitamin E massaged into the scalp can strengthen the hair. Application of Vitamin E to the tips after trimming helps to seal the hair shaft and provide additional nutrients.
Styling Gels
Consider placing a small amount of alcohol-free styling gel at the hair roots when hair is damp. This will cause the roots to slightly swell and provide more volume. Alcohol-free styling products prevent the hair follicles from drying out or becoming brittle.
Moisturize fine soft hair with conditioning shampoo and conditioner twice weekly to replace oils lost from styling and from exposure to the weather elements. Daily conditioners can increase weight on hair, causing it to break at the roots or hang straight. For dry hair, apply a few small drops of leave-in conditioner at the roots and tips of the hair strands.
Texture Hairstyles
Texture hairstyles provide volume and depth to soft fine hair. Hair length is maintained on the outer edges of the hairstyle. Shorter and pointed pieces are cut throughout the inside layers and sections.
Hair Lighteners
Apply a hair lightener to fine soft hair to increase volume. Hair lighteners cause swelling in the hair shaft. Combining hair lightener with a texture cut provides a larger variety of full-volume hairstyling options. Have the hair lightening done by a professional to prevent damage, breaking or brittle hair results.
Heat Exposure
Avoid excessive heat exposure to prevent weakening the hair shaft and damaging the hair follicles. Dry fine soft hair on the lowest heat setting or let it dry naturally. Avoid mussing the hair and creating tangles when towel drying. Use smooth textured cool or non-heated rollers to set the hairstyle instead of hot irons or rollers.
Trimming and Scalp Massage
Frequent trimming prevents split ends, hair breakage and weak hair shafts. Massage the scalp daily in small circular motions to stimulate hair growth and strengthen the hair roots. A small amount of liquid Vitamin E massaged into the scalp can strengthen the hair. Application of Vitamin E to the tips after trimming helps to seal the hair shaft and provide additional nutrients.
Styling Gels
Consider placing a small amount of alcohol-free styling gel at the hair roots when hair is damp. This will cause the roots to slightly swell and provide more volume. Alcohol-free styling products prevent the hair follicles from drying out or becoming brittle.
Hair Care Tips for Curly Hair
Many people who have curly hair struggle to keep it looking its best. Curly hair is often naturally prone to becoming dry and, if not kept in good condition, can become bushy, frizzy and unmanageable. There are a number of things a person can do to keep curly hair looking shiny and healthy without sacrificing any of the natural bounce or condition of the curls.
The Tips:
Shampoo
Curly hair requires less frequent washing than straight hair. The twists of curly hair mean that natural oils take longer to travel down to the tips. African American hair, in particular, produces less of these natural oils called "sebum." Frequent washing with shampoo can strip the hair of these natural oils, so only wash hair as it begins to become oily to keep it in good condition. Avoid shampoos with sulfates (typically seen as "sodium lauryl sulfate" or "ammonium lauryl sulfate" on the label), as these can dry the hair and strip the sebum from it causing the hair to become dry and frizzy.
Conditioning
Curly hair can be conditioned more often than it is shampooed. Conditioner should be used every time hair is made wet. After shampooing or rinsing hair, condition and then use a wide-tooth wooden comb to separate the hair to work out any tangles. Be gentle when doing so as wet hair is weaker and can be damaged when combed aggressively. After washing, use a spray-on detangling conditioning spray prior to styling. An intensive conditioner, designed for curly hair, should be used once a week to give curly hair the nourishment it needs.
Regular Styling
Straightening irons can burn or dry out the hair.
Heat is every hair's natural enemy. While the temptation to straighten unruly, frizzy, curly hair can be strong, constant straightening can damage hair and leave it in worse condition in the long run. If you absolutely must style the hair using a flat iron, use a heat-protecting spray-in conditioner to offset any damage caused. Try to let curly hair air-dry as often as possible, as hair dryers often promote frizz. Never use a hairbrush on curly hair. Use a wide-toothed comb or an Afro comb to style hair. Alternatively, you can use fingers to separate the hair. Use light-weight, alcohol-free hair products that let the hair fall into its natural shape and style without scrunching.
Hair Cuts
Curly hair requires a different kind of cut than straight hair. Try to find a salon that specializes in curly hair or employs a stylist who does. Ask the hairdresser to cut into the hair and layer it to take some of the bulk from the hair, as the lighter your hair is, the springier the curls will be. Get hair cut every four to six weeks to keep it conditioned and manageable.
The Tips:
Shampoo
Curly hair requires less frequent washing than straight hair. The twists of curly hair mean that natural oils take longer to travel down to the tips. African American hair, in particular, produces less of these natural oils called "sebum." Frequent washing with shampoo can strip the hair of these natural oils, so only wash hair as it begins to become oily to keep it in good condition. Avoid shampoos with sulfates (typically seen as "sodium lauryl sulfate" or "ammonium lauryl sulfate" on the label), as these can dry the hair and strip the sebum from it causing the hair to become dry and frizzy.
Conditioning
Curly hair can be conditioned more often than it is shampooed. Conditioner should be used every time hair is made wet. After shampooing or rinsing hair, condition and then use a wide-tooth wooden comb to separate the hair to work out any tangles. Be gentle when doing so as wet hair is weaker and can be damaged when combed aggressively. After washing, use a spray-on detangling conditioning spray prior to styling. An intensive conditioner, designed for curly hair, should be used once a week to give curly hair the nourishment it needs.
Regular Styling
Straightening irons can burn or dry out the hair.
Heat is every hair's natural enemy. While the temptation to straighten unruly, frizzy, curly hair can be strong, constant straightening can damage hair and leave it in worse condition in the long run. If you absolutely must style the hair using a flat iron, use a heat-protecting spray-in conditioner to offset any damage caused. Try to let curly hair air-dry as often as possible, as hair dryers often promote frizz. Never use a hairbrush on curly hair. Use a wide-toothed comb or an Afro comb to style hair. Alternatively, you can use fingers to separate the hair. Use light-weight, alcohol-free hair products that let the hair fall into its natural shape and style without scrunching.
Hair Cuts
Curly hair requires a different kind of cut than straight hair. Try to find a salon that specializes in curly hair or employs a stylist who does. Ask the hairdresser to cut into the hair and layer it to take some of the bulk from the hair, as the lighter your hair is, the springier the curls will be. Get hair cut every four to six weeks to keep it conditioned and manageable.
Hair Care & Maintenance Tips
Hair may not require constant attention like makeup, but hair is a strong component of how you present yourself. Taking good care of your hair lets others know that you care about your appearance. Hair care is not difficult, if you use the right equipment and products.
Instructions:
1)Clean the hair thoroughly on a regular basis. Daily washing isn't required, but maintain a consistent schedule. Rinse thoroughly each night if you use hair styling products.
2)Brush and comb the hair to redistribute natural oils that accumulate through the hair. This action will also help remove knotting and tangles.
3)Request a trusted friend inspect hair to look for split ends, gray hair and irregular hairs. There are areas that you will have difficulty inspecting on your own, and this session can provide insight on alternate methods to style your hair.
4)Limit supplemental hair care products (conditioner, scalp cream, etc) to no more then weekly sessions. When using these supplemental products, let the products soak in before rinsing.
5)Limit products which can dry out the hair and make it brittle. Products include gels, mousse, or hair spray which contains alcohol. Also, limit the exposure hair has to heated air when using a hair dryer.
Instructions:
1)Clean the hair thoroughly on a regular basis. Daily washing isn't required, but maintain a consistent schedule. Rinse thoroughly each night if you use hair styling products.
2)Brush and comb the hair to redistribute natural oils that accumulate through the hair. This action will also help remove knotting and tangles.
3)Request a trusted friend inspect hair to look for split ends, gray hair and irregular hairs. There are areas that you will have difficulty inspecting on your own, and this session can provide insight on alternate methods to style your hair.
4)Limit supplemental hair care products (conditioner, scalp cream, etc) to no more then weekly sessions. When using these supplemental products, let the products soak in before rinsing.
5)Limit products which can dry out the hair and make it brittle. Products include gels, mousse, or hair spray which contains alcohol. Also, limit the exposure hair has to heated air when using a hair dryer.
How to keep your youthful looks
It's just impossible to stop Father Time, or erase hours of sun soaking. But, you can help keep your skin as fresh and young as possible, and prevent future damage, while improving your overall health.
Instructions:
EAT YOUNG!
What you eat affects how your skin ages. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables and protein rich fish will decrease wrinkles. Include in your diet, omega3 fatty acids, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil and flaxseed. Antioxidant spices, such as cinnamon, cumin, ginger and tumeric should be taken--washed down with plenty of WATER-a minimum of 8 cups/day, not only for hydration, but also to flush out impurities.
CHILL OUT!
Stress levels accelerate the aging of skin, because stress releases hormone, (such as cortisol) which inhibit collagen synthesis and break down tissue.
Protect your emotional well-being, as well as skin, opt for yoga classes, massage, meditation or simply deep breathing exercises.
BEAUTY SLEEP!
While you are sleeping, your skin is in repair and restore mode. So without adequate sleep, you are depriving your skin of it's prime time to rehydrate, nourish healthy cells, and heal damaged tissue.
GET SUN SHY!
Use sunscreen year round, diligently.
Sun exposure causes blood vessels to grow and the stimulation from UVL causes enzymes in collagen and elastin to breakdown.
ALPHABETICAL BEAUTY CREAMS!
Vitamins a, c, and e and antioxidants are often combined in morning skin creams and at night, use a thicker cream, of antoxidants and shea butter to prevent moisture loss, as natural renewal takes place.
Instructions:
EAT YOUNG!
What you eat affects how your skin ages. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables and protein rich fish will decrease wrinkles. Include in your diet, omega3 fatty acids, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil and flaxseed. Antioxidant spices, such as cinnamon, cumin, ginger and tumeric should be taken--washed down with plenty of WATER-a minimum of 8 cups/day, not only for hydration, but also to flush out impurities.
CHILL OUT!
Stress levels accelerate the aging of skin, because stress releases hormone, (such as cortisol) which inhibit collagen synthesis and break down tissue.
Protect your emotional well-being, as well as skin, opt for yoga classes, massage, meditation or simply deep breathing exercises.
BEAUTY SLEEP!
While you are sleeping, your skin is in repair and restore mode. So without adequate sleep, you are depriving your skin of it's prime time to rehydrate, nourish healthy cells, and heal damaged tissue.
GET SUN SHY!
Use sunscreen year round, diligently.
Sun exposure causes blood vessels to grow and the stimulation from UVL causes enzymes in collagen and elastin to breakdown.
ALPHABETICAL BEAUTY CREAMS!
Vitamins a, c, and e and antioxidants are often combined in morning skin creams and at night, use a thicker cream, of antoxidants and shea butter to prevent moisture loss, as natural renewal takes place.
How to Erase Sun Damage on Arms
The sun's rays can cause great damage to your skin. Both UVA and UVB rays damage the skin, leading to freckles, sun spots, wrinkles, fine lines and overall premature aging. Sun damage can be present anywhere on the body, particularly areas that are commonly exposed, such as the arms. If you have sun damage on your arms, there are several things you can do to correct that damage. While you may not be able to completely erase it, you can significantly reduce sun damage on your arms with regular care.
Instructions:
1)Apply sunscreen to your arms daily. If you wish to erase sun damage on your arms, you must protect them against future damage. Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high-SPF rating. Use it daily, even on rainy or cloudy days.
2)Wear long-sleeved shirts. While sunscreen is imperative, it doesn't provide total protection. If you'll be outside for long periods of time, wear long sleeves to guard against sun damage to your arms.
3)Use fade cream on your arms. Sun damage often manifests itself as areas of hyperpigmentation. You can lighten these darker areas by using a fade cream. Apply the cream to the darkened areas daily for at least eight weeks for best results.
4)Talk to your doctor about retin-A topical treatments. Retin-A encourages skin cell turnover, so new skin cells are produced more quickly to replace your damaged cells. You must have a prescription for retin-A. It is available in cream, lotion and serum forms.
5)Get laser treatment. Lasers are commonly used to erase sun damage on all areas of the body, including the arms. The laser's light breaks up areas of darker pigmentation. It also increases collagen production and removes damaged skin cells on the surface of the arms. With repeated sessions, you can effectively erase sun damage on the arms.
6)Try chemical peels. Chemicals will be applied to your arms that burn away the top layers of skin. Once your skin heals, it will look smoother and less damaged. Oftentimes, a series of peels are necessary to treat sun damage.
Instructions:
1)Apply sunscreen to your arms daily. If you wish to erase sun damage on your arms, you must protect them against future damage. Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high-SPF rating. Use it daily, even on rainy or cloudy days.
2)Wear long-sleeved shirts. While sunscreen is imperative, it doesn't provide total protection. If you'll be outside for long periods of time, wear long sleeves to guard against sun damage to your arms.
3)Use fade cream on your arms. Sun damage often manifests itself as areas of hyperpigmentation. You can lighten these darker areas by using a fade cream. Apply the cream to the darkened areas daily for at least eight weeks for best results.
4)Talk to your doctor about retin-A topical treatments. Retin-A encourages skin cell turnover, so new skin cells are produced more quickly to replace your damaged cells. You must have a prescription for retin-A. It is available in cream, lotion and serum forms.
5)Get laser treatment. Lasers are commonly used to erase sun damage on all areas of the body, including the arms. The laser's light breaks up areas of darker pigmentation. It also increases collagen production and removes damaged skin cells on the surface of the arms. With repeated sessions, you can effectively erase sun damage on the arms.
6)Try chemical peels. Chemicals will be applied to your arms that burn away the top layers of skin. Once your skin heals, it will look smoother and less damaged. Oftentimes, a series of peels are necessary to treat sun damage.
How to Moisturize Sun Damaged Skin Correctly
Because UV rays damage the outer layers of the skin, they reduce the body's ability to absorb moisture, making your skin feel tight and leathery. With the right skin care regime, you can protect your skin and even reverse some of the damage done.
Instructions:
1)Apply aloe vera to your skin as a preventative. If you've been in the sun without sunscreen, apply aloe vera to all exposed skin areas, burned or not. Aloe vera heals the damage caused by UV rays while adding a protective hydrating layer.
2)Apply a quality sunscreen with at least 15 SPF to sun damaged skin twice a day, even on overcast days and even to covered skin. If you have oily skin, choose an oil-free moisturizer. However, any sun damaged skin can benefit from the moisture provided in oil-based moisturizers with sun screen. For an extra boost of healing power, look for products which include AHAs or collagen.
3)Mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel and 30 to 40 drops of lavender essential oil and apply evenly to your skin each night before bed. This combination will restore the moisture and elasticity of the skin, heal sun damage and prevent or even reverse premature aging due to sun exposure.
4)Don't take very hot or very cold showers and avoid harsh soaps and disinfectants. Because sun damage causes the oil-producing glands of the body to become less productive, your skin will be dryer, and soaps and extreme temperatures will only further strip the oils from your skin.
Instructions:
1)Apply aloe vera to your skin as a preventative. If you've been in the sun without sunscreen, apply aloe vera to all exposed skin areas, burned or not. Aloe vera heals the damage caused by UV rays while adding a protective hydrating layer.
2)Apply a quality sunscreen with at least 15 SPF to sun damaged skin twice a day, even on overcast days and even to covered skin. If you have oily skin, choose an oil-free moisturizer. However, any sun damaged skin can benefit from the moisture provided in oil-based moisturizers with sun screen. For an extra boost of healing power, look for products which include AHAs or collagen.
3)Mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel and 30 to 40 drops of lavender essential oil and apply evenly to your skin each night before bed. This combination will restore the moisture and elasticity of the skin, heal sun damage and prevent or even reverse premature aging due to sun exposure.
4)Don't take very hot or very cold showers and avoid harsh soaps and disinfectants. Because sun damage causes the oil-producing glands of the body to become less productive, your skin will be dryer, and soaps and extreme temperatures will only further strip the oils from your skin.
How to Reverse Skin Damage(sunburn)
Signs of sun damage to the skin include wrinkles, brown spots, an uneven complexion and a tough, leathery skin texture. Sun-damaged skin is the result of overexposure to ultraviolet, or UV, sunlight, which also can cause skin cancer. If you have signs of sun-damaged skin, there are some things you can do to repair and even reverse the effects of too much sun.
Instructions:
1)Cleanse skin daily with a gentle cleaner and exfoliate at least twice a week with a gentle skin scrub. Removing the dead cells on the outermost layer of the skin on a regular basis lets the skin underneath regenerate itself.
2)Use sunscreen daily with an SPF of at least 15. According to Skin Cancer.org, daily use of sunscreen can lower your long-term risk of skin cancer. Using sunscreen prevents additional sun damage, while it allows your skin to repair and reverse some of the damage that's already been done.
3)Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to moisturize skin from within. Use a moisturizer on the outside of your skin to hydrate, plump up skin cells and stimulate the production of collagen.
4)Use a skin lightener on brown spots caused by the sun. Find a product that uses kojic acid with hydroquinone and retinol-A and a mild steroid to lighten discoloration.
5)See a dermatologist for treatments like photodynamic therapy, which uses light to remove patches of skin damaged by the sun, or microdermabrasion and other treatments that resurface the skin.
6)Take vitamins E, C and selenium and use lotions and skin creams that contain these vitamins. According to the website MedScape.com, they all reduce and repair sun damage to the skin. Consider taking a multivitamin that contains all three vitamins and look for creams that list the vitamins among their ingredients.
Instructions:
1)Cleanse skin daily with a gentle cleaner and exfoliate at least twice a week with a gentle skin scrub. Removing the dead cells on the outermost layer of the skin on a regular basis lets the skin underneath regenerate itself.
2)Use sunscreen daily with an SPF of at least 15. According to Skin Cancer.org, daily use of sunscreen can lower your long-term risk of skin cancer. Using sunscreen prevents additional sun damage, while it allows your skin to repair and reverse some of the damage that's already been done.
3)Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to moisturize skin from within. Use a moisturizer on the outside of your skin to hydrate, plump up skin cells and stimulate the production of collagen.
4)Use a skin lightener on brown spots caused by the sun. Find a product that uses kojic acid with hydroquinone and retinol-A and a mild steroid to lighten discoloration.
5)See a dermatologist for treatments like photodynamic therapy, which uses light to remove patches of skin damaged by the sun, or microdermabrasion and other treatments that resurface the skin.
6)Take vitamins E, C and selenium and use lotions and skin creams that contain these vitamins. According to the website MedScape.com, they all reduce and repair sun damage to the skin. Consider taking a multivitamin that contains all three vitamins and look for creams that list the vitamins among their ingredients.
How to Naturally Eliminate Dark Circles Under the Eye
Dark circles under the eyes have long since been a fustration of those who bear them. They can make you look tired, old and ruin your overall youthful facial appearance. Some are caused by fatigue, poor eating and drinking habits and even genetics amongst other things. Whatever the cause, those who are at their wits end with trying to eliminate them will welcome these permanent solutions. Here is a list of ways to naturally eliminate dark circles under the eyes.
Instructions:
1)Nutmeg and Milk
You can use nutmeg and milk to cure dark circles under your eyes. First, combine them to make a paste. Once you've done this, apply the paste under and around your eyes. Leave it on for about five minutes and then rinse off.
2)Cucumber Juice
Perhaps the most common way to get rid of dark circles under your eyes is by using cucumber juice. You can apply sliced cucumbers directly to your eyes or you can use cotton pads that have been soaked in cucumber juice. Cover your eyes for about 15-20 minutes. This is long enough for the juice to produce a cooling effect and reduce the puffiness and dark circles under your eyes.
3)Tomato and Lime Juice
You will want to mix equal parts of these two juices to make this remedy. After washing your face, apply the mixture under your eyes with cotton balls and then rinse after about 30 minutes. Repeat this process daily until you achieve the results you are looking for.
4)Acupressure
Acupressure is said to be the ancient Chinese secret to anti-aging. It is said to heal numerous aches and pains all over the body as well as aid in weight loss. In addition, you can use acupressure to get rid of dark circles by pressing firmly with your index finger for 3 seconds on the bone just below your eyes. Repeat this process 10 times every morning.
5)Mint Leaves
You can also use mint leaves to eliminate the dark circles under your eyes. Crush the leaves into small pieces and then apply to the circles under your eyes for about 20 minutes.
6)Potato
Potatoes are not just for making french fries anymore. This is another remedy that can be used to reduce swelling, puffiness and do away with dark circles under your eyes. Cut two peeled potato slices and apply them to your eyes. It is recommended that you leave them on overnight three times to get the best results.
By using these natural remedies to eliminate the dark circles under your eyes you will see an added youthfulness and vitality in your facial appearance.
Instructions:
1)Nutmeg and Milk
You can use nutmeg and milk to cure dark circles under your eyes. First, combine them to make a paste. Once you've done this, apply the paste under and around your eyes. Leave it on for about five minutes and then rinse off.
2)Cucumber Juice
Perhaps the most common way to get rid of dark circles under your eyes is by using cucumber juice. You can apply sliced cucumbers directly to your eyes or you can use cotton pads that have been soaked in cucumber juice. Cover your eyes for about 15-20 minutes. This is long enough for the juice to produce a cooling effect and reduce the puffiness and dark circles under your eyes.
3)Tomato and Lime Juice
You will want to mix equal parts of these two juices to make this remedy. After washing your face, apply the mixture under your eyes with cotton balls and then rinse after about 30 minutes. Repeat this process daily until you achieve the results you are looking for.
4)Acupressure
Acupressure is said to be the ancient Chinese secret to anti-aging. It is said to heal numerous aches and pains all over the body as well as aid in weight loss. In addition, you can use acupressure to get rid of dark circles by pressing firmly with your index finger for 3 seconds on the bone just below your eyes. Repeat this process 10 times every morning.
5)Mint Leaves
You can also use mint leaves to eliminate the dark circles under your eyes. Crush the leaves into small pieces and then apply to the circles under your eyes for about 20 minutes.
6)Potato
Potatoes are not just for making french fries anymore. This is another remedy that can be used to reduce swelling, puffiness and do away with dark circles under your eyes. Cut two peeled potato slices and apply them to your eyes. It is recommended that you leave them on overnight three times to get the best results.
By using these natural remedies to eliminate the dark circles under your eyes you will see an added youthfulness and vitality in your facial appearance.
Friday, December 17, 2010
How to Eliminate Eye Lines
Lines and wrinkles in the eye area are part of the effects of dehydration as a result of aging. Among the things that can magnify, exacerbate, or accelerate the appearance of eye lines and wrinkles include cumulative sun exposure, sleep deprivation, smoking and an imbalanced diet. Though it is impossible to completely eliminate the signs of aging in the eye area without facial surgery, the more attention you pay to hydrating and maintaining healthy skin around the eye area, the better.
Instructions:
1)Remove eye makeup every night before bed with a mild makeup remover or face wash and a soft washcloth, being careful not to pull or too roughly scrub your skin. If your skin is very dry, wash your face first with a mild facial cleanser and remove remaining makeup with a light facial moisturizer and tissues.
2)Wash your face every morning with a face wash specific to your skin type, taking care to be more gentle around the eyes.
3)Facial moisturizer with SPF 15 or above is best for protecing skin around your eyes.
Apply first a facial moisturizer to your face and eye area, preferably with SPF 15 or higher already included. If not, apply the SPF 15 as a second layer after your facial moisturizer.
4)Apply an eye cream that contains any or all of the following ingredients: hyluronic acid, lanolin, gaba, resveratrol and matrixyl. AgelessBeauty.com advises that eye creams containing these ingredients are effective beyond simply keeping the skin hydrated.
5)Though it may seem obvious, water is essential in keeping your body and skin hydrated.
Drink plenty of water and consume vitamin E whenever possible, so as to encourage your body to be hydrated from the inside out. Eating a healthy diet is generally advisable.
6)Wear sunglasses wheneever you're outdoors during the day, regardless of the season.
Wear sunglasses outdoors during the day whenever possible, in every season, and especially between peak sun hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
7)Though it may be difficult, make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep per night.
Get a good night's sleep every night for at least 8 hours per night.
Instructions:
1)Remove eye makeup every night before bed with a mild makeup remover or face wash and a soft washcloth, being careful not to pull or too roughly scrub your skin. If your skin is very dry, wash your face first with a mild facial cleanser and remove remaining makeup with a light facial moisturizer and tissues.
2)Wash your face every morning with a face wash specific to your skin type, taking care to be more gentle around the eyes.
3)Facial moisturizer with SPF 15 or above is best for protecing skin around your eyes.
Apply first a facial moisturizer to your face and eye area, preferably with SPF 15 or higher already included. If not, apply the SPF 15 as a second layer after your facial moisturizer.
4)Apply an eye cream that contains any or all of the following ingredients: hyluronic acid, lanolin, gaba, resveratrol and matrixyl. AgelessBeauty.com advises that eye creams containing these ingredients are effective beyond simply keeping the skin hydrated.
5)Though it may seem obvious, water is essential in keeping your body and skin hydrated.
Drink plenty of water and consume vitamin E whenever possible, so as to encourage your body to be hydrated from the inside out. Eating a healthy diet is generally advisable.
6)Wear sunglasses wheneever you're outdoors during the day, regardless of the season.
Wear sunglasses outdoors during the day whenever possible, in every season, and especially between peak sun hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
7)Though it may be difficult, make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep per night.
Get a good night's sleep every night for at least 8 hours per night.
How to Smooth Wrinkles at the Corners of the Mouth
Wrinkles at the corner of the mouth, also known as "laugh lines," form naturally as we age and as we make facial expressions such as smiling, laughing or pursing our lips. These lines can also form as a result of harmful activities such as smoking or getting too much exposure to the sun. With the quest for eternal youth such a high priority for many people, remedies such as Botox are highly popular. Fortunately there are less painful ways to smooth your wrinkles.
Instruction:
1)Drink plenty of water. Dehydration in the body decreases the skin's ability to rejuvenate itself. Keeping your body hydrated will allow for the rejuvenation of your skin and will decrease wrinkles. Drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily.
2)Moisturize your skin. Keeping your skin hydrated on the outside is almost as important as keeping your body hydrated on the inside. Apply moisturizer to your face often, especially after washing your face, as facial cleansers have a tendency to dry to skin out. Pay special attention to the area around your mouth.
3)Take a vitamin E supplement. Vitamin E can help soften skin and reduce the signs of aging.
4)Apply antioxidant wrinkle cream. Antioxidant can fight the effects of sun exposure, smoking and smog. Be sure to apply antioxidant wrinkle cream at the corners of your mouth daily.
Instruction:
1)Drink plenty of water. Dehydration in the body decreases the skin's ability to rejuvenate itself. Keeping your body hydrated will allow for the rejuvenation of your skin and will decrease wrinkles. Drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily.
2)Moisturize your skin. Keeping your skin hydrated on the outside is almost as important as keeping your body hydrated on the inside. Apply moisturizer to your face often, especially after washing your face, as facial cleansers have a tendency to dry to skin out. Pay special attention to the area around your mouth.
3)Take a vitamin E supplement. Vitamin E can help soften skin and reduce the signs of aging.
4)Apply antioxidant wrinkle cream. Antioxidant can fight the effects of sun exposure, smoking and smog. Be sure to apply antioxidant wrinkle cream at the corners of your mouth daily.
How to Treat Whiteheads
Almost everyone had an acne outbreak at one point in their lives. There are many kinds of acne, but whiteheads are the common occurrence of acne. Whiteheads are formed when follicles or pores, do not drain the oil that gathers in them; this is known as sebum. When air can't enter inside the follicle to oxidize it, a tiny whitehead will appear. Understanding what whiteheads are and how to treat them can keep them under control.
Instructions:
1)Wash your hands and face. Prep your skin by thoroughly cleansing and exfoliating your face. Exfoliating your skin will remove the dead skin and most of the whiteheads, leaving only the stubborn whiteheads.
2)Steam the area with the whiteheads. You can dip a towel in hot water and apply it to your face for five minutes (do not burn yourself). Also you can pour hot water into a bowl and lean over it and steam your face for five minutes. Steaming your face allows the water to soak in and open the pores.
3)Apply a facial cleanser that contains salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. These ingredients can help control existing whiteheads and prevent future breakouts.
4)Try home remedies. You can try a baking soda and water mixture and gently apply it to your face to remove the whiteheads (and blackheads). Add enough water to the baking soda to make a paste.
5)Visit your dermatologist. Your dermatologist can prescribe a lotion or an oral medication to help your acne.
Tips & Warnings
When you are steaming, be careful not to burn yourself.
Instructions:
1)Wash your hands and face. Prep your skin by thoroughly cleansing and exfoliating your face. Exfoliating your skin will remove the dead skin and most of the whiteheads, leaving only the stubborn whiteheads.
2)Steam the area with the whiteheads. You can dip a towel in hot water and apply it to your face for five minutes (do not burn yourself). Also you can pour hot water into a bowl and lean over it and steam your face for five minutes. Steaming your face allows the water to soak in and open the pores.
3)Apply a facial cleanser that contains salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. These ingredients can help control existing whiteheads and prevent future breakouts.
4)Try home remedies. You can try a baking soda and water mixture and gently apply it to your face to remove the whiteheads (and blackheads). Add enough water to the baking soda to make a paste.
5)Visit your dermatologist. Your dermatologist can prescribe a lotion or an oral medication to help your acne.
Tips & Warnings
When you are steaming, be careful not to burn yourself.
How to Make Cystic Acne in Men Go Away(for men)
Swollen puss-filled pustules and cysts that are visible on the skin are a sign of cystic acne, a painful and harsh form of acne that cannot be healed overnight. Squeezing the pustules and picking at the skin, in the hopes to reduce your acne, can result in infections, permanent scarring, bleeding and pits. Before doing anything, it's a good idea to do some research as to what your options are.
1)Avoid fatty and fried foods, caffeine, soda, dairy products and meat and incorporate fruits and vegetables, fish, seeds and dried nuts into your diet. An unhealthy diet is believed to cause and increase acne.
2)Take a vitamin A supplement daily. According to the Acne Skin Guide, vitamin A contains anti-oxidants that prevent the formation of skin-harming chemicals.
3)Drink eight glasses of water per day. Drinking water will flush your system and detoxify your body.
4)Reduce stress in your life. Stress is believed to trigger acne. Meditate and delegate tasks to prevent getting over-stressed.
5)Clean your face once in the morning and once before going to bed. Clean the face more often if you go to the gym and sweat. Use a facial wash suitable for skin with acne. Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid are often the active ingredients in facial washes and help dry up the acne. Wash your hands before touching your face and always use lukewarm water. Don't use a washcloth because it may cause irritation.
6)Shave the face using twin-blade razors to avoid irritation and use a shaving cream or oil that is non-comedogenic, to prevent clogged pores. Shave after showering for a more comfortable shave.
7)Apply an over-the-counter acne treatment on the effected areas. Use gel-based benzoyl peroxide treatment since these are less drying than the cream varieties.
8)Moisturize the face using a gentle moisturizer.
Tips & Warnings
If home-treatment of cystic acne doesn't seem to work, consult with a dermatologist.
1)Avoid fatty and fried foods, caffeine, soda, dairy products and meat and incorporate fruits and vegetables, fish, seeds and dried nuts into your diet. An unhealthy diet is believed to cause and increase acne.
2)Take a vitamin A supplement daily. According to the Acne Skin Guide, vitamin A contains anti-oxidants that prevent the formation of skin-harming chemicals.
3)Drink eight glasses of water per day. Drinking water will flush your system and detoxify your body.
4)Reduce stress in your life. Stress is believed to trigger acne. Meditate and delegate tasks to prevent getting over-stressed.
5)Clean your face once in the morning and once before going to bed. Clean the face more often if you go to the gym and sweat. Use a facial wash suitable for skin with acne. Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid are often the active ingredients in facial washes and help dry up the acne. Wash your hands before touching your face and always use lukewarm water. Don't use a washcloth because it may cause irritation.
6)Shave the face using twin-blade razors to avoid irritation and use a shaving cream or oil that is non-comedogenic, to prevent clogged pores. Shave after showering for a more comfortable shave.
7)Apply an over-the-counter acne treatment on the effected areas. Use gel-based benzoyl peroxide treatment since these are less drying than the cream varieties.
8)Moisturize the face using a gentle moisturizer.
Tips & Warnings
If home-treatment of cystic acne doesn't seem to work, consult with a dermatologist.
How to Get Rid of Blackheads the Easy Way
Beautiful skin does not have to elude you. Blackheads are a common problem for many people. Those with oily skin or who wear makeup on a daily basis may experience blackheads due to sebum being trapped in the pores. It is important to cleanse the skin and remove blackheads to avoid stretching the pores. Sebum trapped in pores can cause the pore to appear larger. Removing blackheads does not have to be difficult or painful.
Instruction:
The Oil Cleansing Method
1)Cleanse your skin thoroughly with a gentle skin cleanser. Pat skin dry with a soft towel. Make sure that your skin is thoroughly cleaned and all makeup is removed. Properly cleansing the skin entails using a cleanser that is right for your skin type. Use warm water and massage the cleanser into the skin for at least one minute to ensure that all dirt and debris is removed.
2)Pour a dime sized amount of Castor oil and a dime sized amount of sunflower seed oil into the palm of your hand. With your index finger, gently mix the two together. Apply this to your face. It is important to understand that only oil will properly dissolve oil. Castor oil has healing and anti-inflammatory properties, while sunflower seed oil possesses essential fatty acids and is moisturizing to the skin.
3)Massage the oil mixture into the skin for three to four minutes. Use slow, gentle strokes over the entire surface of your face. Small, circular motions are recommended. The slippage created by the oil will help to gently allow the blackheads to "slip" out of the pores. Work deeply on the problem areas of your skin.
4)Immerse a washcloth in hot, steaming water. Hold the washcloth to your face for 30 seconds. The steam will help to further open up the pores and release impurities from the skin. Gently wipe the oil off your face with the washcloth. You do not need to cleanse your face with a cleanser again. The oil will naturally moisturize your face.
Tips & Warnings
This method may need to be repeated a couple times to completely clear skin of blackheads. Do this up to once a week to keep skin clear of blackheads.
Instruction:
The Oil Cleansing Method
1)Cleanse your skin thoroughly with a gentle skin cleanser. Pat skin dry with a soft towel. Make sure that your skin is thoroughly cleaned and all makeup is removed. Properly cleansing the skin entails using a cleanser that is right for your skin type. Use warm water and massage the cleanser into the skin for at least one minute to ensure that all dirt and debris is removed.
2)Pour a dime sized amount of Castor oil and a dime sized amount of sunflower seed oil into the palm of your hand. With your index finger, gently mix the two together. Apply this to your face. It is important to understand that only oil will properly dissolve oil. Castor oil has healing and anti-inflammatory properties, while sunflower seed oil possesses essential fatty acids and is moisturizing to the skin.
3)Massage the oil mixture into the skin for three to four minutes. Use slow, gentle strokes over the entire surface of your face. Small, circular motions are recommended. The slippage created by the oil will help to gently allow the blackheads to "slip" out of the pores. Work deeply on the problem areas of your skin.
4)Immerse a washcloth in hot, steaming water. Hold the washcloth to your face for 30 seconds. The steam will help to further open up the pores and release impurities from the skin. Gently wipe the oil off your face with the washcloth. You do not need to cleanse your face with a cleanser again. The oil will naturally moisturize your face.
Tips & Warnings
This method may need to be repeated a couple times to completely clear skin of blackheads. Do this up to once a week to keep skin clear of blackheads.
How to choose foods for Soft, Glowing, Gorgeous Skin
A dull, lackluster complexion needs help both from the outside and the inside. Expensive skincare can only take you halfway on the road to smooth, blemish free skin. Diet matters and matters in a big way. A skin friendly diet, that incorporates plenty of foods with nutrients to feed the skin, goes a long way in achieving a beautiful complexion. Eat your way to soft, glowing, gorgeous skin by choosing foods that prevent acne, dryness, wrinkling, and aging of skin.
Instruction:
1)Eat foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids like wild salmon, flax, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts, work like internal moisturizers to keep skin smooth, and hydrated. Omega-3 fatty acids also have an anti-inflammatory action that helps skin retain its elasticity and tone through the years.
2)Include foods that are high in polyphenols in a daily diet. Foods like green tea, dark chocolate, and deeply colored fruits like pomegranates, and blueberries, work at scavenging free radicals and act like internal sunscreens. The polyphenols in foods like pomegranates and green tea are also reported to have a role in preventing skin cancer.
3)Choose foods that high in minerals like zinc and selenium if you suffer from blemishes and allergies. Foods high in zinc, such as oysters and pumpkin seeds, and eggs have an anti-androgenic effect, and work on regulating sebum production, to control acne. Selenium rich foods like Brazil nuts and wheat germ help prevent skin allergies, and maintain its elasticity over the years.
4)Snack on foods high in Vitamin C and Vitamin E frequently. Vitamin C rich foods like kiwis, guavas, and oranges, and strawberries help prevent skin sagging by increasing collagen production. Vitamin E foods like avocados, almonds, olive oil, and sunflower seeds have an anti-wrinkle effect on the skin due to their high antioxidant content.
Instruction:
1)Eat foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids like wild salmon, flax, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts, work like internal moisturizers to keep skin smooth, and hydrated. Omega-3 fatty acids also have an anti-inflammatory action that helps skin retain its elasticity and tone through the years.
2)Include foods that are high in polyphenols in a daily diet. Foods like green tea, dark chocolate, and deeply colored fruits like pomegranates, and blueberries, work at scavenging free radicals and act like internal sunscreens. The polyphenols in foods like pomegranates and green tea are also reported to have a role in preventing skin cancer.
3)Choose foods that high in minerals like zinc and selenium if you suffer from blemishes and allergies. Foods high in zinc, such as oysters and pumpkin seeds, and eggs have an anti-androgenic effect, and work on regulating sebum production, to control acne. Selenium rich foods like Brazil nuts and wheat germ help prevent skin allergies, and maintain its elasticity over the years.
4)Snack on foods high in Vitamin C and Vitamin E frequently. Vitamin C rich foods like kiwis, guavas, and oranges, and strawberries help prevent skin sagging by increasing collagen production. Vitamin E foods like avocados, almonds, olive oil, and sunflower seeds have an anti-wrinkle effect on the skin due to their high antioxidant content.
Way To Beautiful Glowing Skin
A lot of people tend to think that expensive beauty products will give them beautiful glowing skin but the truth be told its what you put into your body to get wonderful flawless glowing skin. When you eat a raw diet of just fruits and vegetables you will find your acne, dry, blotchy skin problems vanish without a trace.
Instruction:
1)Pour some warm water(check to make sure you didn't allow it to get hot burns are always a bad thing) in a small cup of your choice and squeeze half a lemon(try rolling the lemon around on the table to get more juice out of it)and drink it.....You can even start the morning with a cup of raisins that have been soaked in water over night.
2)Tea time! Have at least two cups of tea in a day some powerful teas that help clean your body of all those nasty toxins(when these toxins are gone you will have beautiful glowing skin.) use tumeric, neem, fennel, and horsetail.
3)Eat your vegetables and fruits raw and be sure to stick with foods that have a high water content such as carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, and combine them with a lemon juice and olive oil dressing.
4)If you have dry skin try eating some roasted nuts such as pumpkin seeds, seaseme seeds, or even sunflower seeds this will give your skin a glow as well as plumper skin.
Instruction:
1)Pour some warm water(check to make sure you didn't allow it to get hot burns are always a bad thing) in a small cup of your choice and squeeze half a lemon(try rolling the lemon around on the table to get more juice out of it)and drink it.....You can even start the morning with a cup of raisins that have been soaked in water over night.
2)Tea time! Have at least two cups of tea in a day some powerful teas that help clean your body of all those nasty toxins(when these toxins are gone you will have beautiful glowing skin.) use tumeric, neem, fennel, and horsetail.
3)Eat your vegetables and fruits raw and be sure to stick with foods that have a high water content such as carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, and combine them with a lemon juice and olive oil dressing.
4)If you have dry skin try eating some roasted nuts such as pumpkin seeds, seaseme seeds, or even sunflower seeds this will give your skin a glow as well as plumper skin.
Your Way Towards Better and More Beautiful Skin
VITAMIN C
Vitamin c is a powerful antioxidant and protects your skin from sun damage. Find vitamin c in oranges, green vegetables, strawberries, grapes and cherries.
ZINC
Zinc supports cell renewal and repair. It also helps your skin if you are prone to acne. Find zinc in oysters, sardines, kidney beans,lamb and liver.
VITAMIN E
Vitamin e is an antioxidant that protects skin from sun damage and gives you smoother skin. Find vitamin e in spinach, sweet potatoes, pears, sunflower seeds and avocados.
OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS
Omega 3 helps skin fight against inflammation. Find omega 3 fatty acids in salmon, walnuts, tuna, and nuts.
BIOTIN
Biotin helps produce strong hair and nails. Find Biotin in peanut butter, egg yolks, peanuts, hazelnuts and sesame seeds.
SELENIUM
Selenium protects skin from sun damage. Find Selenium in tuna, walnuts, cashews, rice and wheat.
VITAMIN A
Vitamin a promotes skin cell renewal as well as prevents acne and plugged hair follicles. Find vitamin a in orange or yellow vegetables and green leafy vegetables.
VITAMIN B COMPLEX
Vitamin b complex is necessary for healthy skin overall. Find vitamin b complex in potatoes, bananas, prunes, meat, nuts and whole grains.
Vitamin c is a powerful antioxidant and protects your skin from sun damage. Find vitamin c in oranges, green vegetables, strawberries, grapes and cherries.
ZINC
Zinc supports cell renewal and repair. It also helps your skin if you are prone to acne. Find zinc in oysters, sardines, kidney beans,lamb and liver.
VITAMIN E
Vitamin e is an antioxidant that protects skin from sun damage and gives you smoother skin. Find vitamin e in spinach, sweet potatoes, pears, sunflower seeds and avocados.
OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS
Omega 3 helps skin fight against inflammation. Find omega 3 fatty acids in salmon, walnuts, tuna, and nuts.
BIOTIN
Biotin helps produce strong hair and nails. Find Biotin in peanut butter, egg yolks, peanuts, hazelnuts and sesame seeds.
SELENIUM
Selenium protects skin from sun damage. Find Selenium in tuna, walnuts, cashews, rice and wheat.
VITAMIN A
Vitamin a promotes skin cell renewal as well as prevents acne and plugged hair follicles. Find vitamin a in orange or yellow vegetables and green leafy vegetables.
VITAMIN B COMPLEX
Vitamin b complex is necessary for healthy skin overall. Find vitamin b complex in potatoes, bananas, prunes, meat, nuts and whole grains.
Instruction to be beauty
Instruction to be beauty:
1)Exude health from within. One of the building blocks to being beautiful inside and out is to practice healthy habits. You are what you eat, and if you insist on consuming unhealthy foods or cook using unhealthy practices, you will not be as beautiful as possible both inside and out. Eating a balanced diet that includes 64 ounces of water throughout the day as well as foods like leafy greens, fruits, nuts, oats, wheat, fish and chicken will yield a healthier body inside and out.
2)Spend some time on your outward appearance. Take extra time to choose clothes that compliment your body type and shape, as well as accentuate your features with accessories. Ensuring that you have a clean and well-kept appearance is a must, as is taking time to exercise to improve or maintain your appearance.
3)Define and live by your own personal belief and value system. In most situations, we as individuals know how we feel about a situation despite outside influences. Defining what our own personal beliefs are and living by those values will align the body and mind. You will also seem like a more genuine person to others if you practice what you preach.
4)Respect others' individuality and opinions. Even if you have learned to practice the values you believe, your attitude can prevent you from respecting other people's choices to be themselves. Either through pompous arrogance or self-indulgence, disrespect of others is a pitfall that you should not fall victim to, as it doesn't make you more valuable or better than them.
5)Volunteer your services when possible. You can allow your internal beauty to grow by mentoring others in various programs, helping in your local community, or simply being a shoulder to lean on when someone comes to you for help. Not only will volunteering make you more beautiful inside, but it will add beauty to the lives of others as well.
1)Exude health from within. One of the building blocks to being beautiful inside and out is to practice healthy habits. You are what you eat, and if you insist on consuming unhealthy foods or cook using unhealthy practices, you will not be as beautiful as possible both inside and out. Eating a balanced diet that includes 64 ounces of water throughout the day as well as foods like leafy greens, fruits, nuts, oats, wheat, fish and chicken will yield a healthier body inside and out.
2)Spend some time on your outward appearance. Take extra time to choose clothes that compliment your body type and shape, as well as accentuate your features with accessories. Ensuring that you have a clean and well-kept appearance is a must, as is taking time to exercise to improve or maintain your appearance.
3)Define and live by your own personal belief and value system. In most situations, we as individuals know how we feel about a situation despite outside influences. Defining what our own personal beliefs are and living by those values will align the body and mind. You will also seem like a more genuine person to others if you practice what you preach.
4)Respect others' individuality and opinions. Even if you have learned to practice the values you believe, your attitude can prevent you from respecting other people's choices to be themselves. Either through pompous arrogance or self-indulgence, disrespect of others is a pitfall that you should not fall victim to, as it doesn't make you more valuable or better than them.
5)Volunteer your services when possible. You can allow your internal beauty to grow by mentoring others in various programs, helping in your local community, or simply being a shoulder to lean on when someone comes to you for help. Not only will volunteering make you more beautiful inside, but it will add beauty to the lives of others as well.
BEAUTY
Beauty is often described as being seen in the eye of the beholder, but, true beauty is not just that which is seen;it's both inside and out.Beauty is not just a gift that one is born with as a birthright, but one that is acquired through sometimes tedious work and diligence. Truly achieving and becoming beautiful inside and out means that personal appearance must go hand in hand with values as a subtext to the soul's desires and the spirit's intent.
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