Are You Allergic To Makeup?

Posted by admin on Feb 7, 2015 in Beauty Blog | 0 comments If you’re having skin irritation, no matter how slight it is, don’t be fooled if you think it’s just your skin tying to adapt to new things (as you mom, grandma, or aunts swearing with the particular product) because there’s a possibility, that your skin is allergic to the stuff. As noted in FDA survey, as far as a quarter of percent of general population having unwanted skin reaction to at least one beauty products, that can range to a slight irritation and rashes to a full blown allergic reactions, requiring instant treatment. And funnily enough, there are also some cases where you have no idea that your skin is actually allergic to it, until years the skin will burn like hell. Here’s what you need to know, when it comes to skin allergies: the first and instant skin reaction that you get, as soon as you use the product is called contact dermatitis, where the poor skin might feel burn, sting, itch, and even blisters (ouch!). The other one is when the product might affect your immune system – known as allergic contact dermatitis. Your skin can get red and it happens not just to the area your skin has the product; but they can include anywhere on your body. And it makes it hard to diagnose the symptoms correctly, because you can’t really tell apart from these two conditions. How can you tell which is the culprit? Usually, the word ‘fragrances’ and preservatives , commonly used in quite an amount to cover up chemical scents in the product (and to make the aesthetically pleasing) are indeed the ones to blame and somehow, it’s true as most of the cases come from these culprits, with notable preservatives used in various products are parabens, imidazolidinyl urea, and formaldehyde. There is also a potential risks when using acid products like alpha-hydroxy acids (especially in higher concentrations, more than 10%) and even your regular sunscreen that can make your skin react adversely to it. The key is to be aware with the products you’re using and not making a light out of any unwanted reactions that you might be having (possibly as a way that your skin is crying for help). Stop whatever you are using and fix the problem right away. OTC creams like hydrocortisone to ease up inflamed and irritated skin. A natural remedy like olive oil will also...
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Which Area On The Face Can Be Injected With Botox?

Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2015 in Beauty Blog | 0 comments Every day we wish that we can turn back the clock on our skin as we got older. And with botox, it’s possible as you can decide which part of your face to be rejuvenated. Read on to know more about the finer details of botox treatment if you decide to book a session with your dermatologist. As we all know, botox is a neurotoxin that works to relax (or ‘freeze’ if you like) the muscles underneath the skin where wrinkles are formed. Used correctly, botox can be used to treat virtually all wrinkles that you can think of – crow’s feet, forehead lines, bunny lines, and the ‘11s’ the lines between the brows. While intended to be injected in the upper area of the face, it’s also common for doctors to use the drug to reduce the appearance of lip lines as well as around the neck. Although it’s easy to point out here and there where your skin to be rejuvenated, it’s essential to know that two or more facial muscles interact with each other for various expressions. If one botox injected to only one muscle it will simply reinforce other surrounding muscles and cause unpleasant deformity (look up various celebs going wrong with botox and you’ll be surprised). Thus, having a thorough understanding of how facial muscles works are essential to decide which muscles to be injected for best result. A good doctor will help you to decide which injections to create the best possible results with a thorough understanding of the facial anatomy. The most common mistake that patients tend to do is pointing firmly the specific area to be treated when the key is to understand the problem on the whole. Forehead or specifically frown lines are the most susceptible area for both men and women due to the both continuous and excessive facial movements over a long period of time. Usually the procedure is quick (which can take as minimum as fifteen minutes) and does not require anesthesia with the result can last from three to six months. Crow’s feet are another culprit that needs to be removed for good (particularly for women, they won’t look good as men with these lines) but keep in mind that it can spell disaster if the treatment is done incorrectly. Just like the procedure with frown lines, minimum or no anesthesia is needed and the injection can...
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The Essential On Spots And Patches On Your Face

Posted by admin on Jan 9, 2015 in Beauty Blog | 0 comments Just when you thought you took a good care of your skin, here comes spots and patches out of nowhere right on it, called hyperpigmentation. And what’s more, people can see it, no matter how much foundation you’ve layered to even out the skin tone. Read on how these patches appear to you and why. Oh, it’s hyper all right, darkened patches coming out and it doesn’t complement well for your whole complexion. To define the condition, hyperpigmentation is characterized by excess of melanin production on certain (unlucky) area of the body, making the coloring uneven, and there are few causes that can be pointed out. For example, apart from the sun (creating spots and freckles apart from pigmentations), injured skin also can create some uneven patches on the skin, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Common skin issues such as acne, eczema, or even minor injuries from scratching also causes hyperpigmentation. You can read up on more about skin conditions here. While a common and slightly moderate of hyperpigmentation – called melasma – creates an uneven, butterfly pattern of pigmentation which can bee seen on the\ cheeks and nose, with hormone-related issues such as  imbalance/fluctuations, pregnancy, or even getting a hormone-related therapy. And beware, if you have hypothyroidism, Addison’s disease, or Cushing’s syndrome, these conditions may also cause you hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is definitely not a joke (again, it’s hyper, and you don’t want people to stare at these patches) thus a visit to a dermatologist is essential to find out the exact cause of your hyperpigmentation, as treating these patches is about healing the reason that caused it. If the skin concern is quite mild, usually your doctor will prescribe a  high grade version of over-the-counter creams (assuming you have tried it and it was unsuccessful). The topical treatment may contain ingredients such as retinol, kojic acid, or hydroquinone, and monitor your progress (as these creams are quite strong) and potential unwanted side effects. Chemical peels are also possible as it helps to exfoliate the topmost surface and reducing pigmentation for a brighter, even toned skin. If your dermatologist prescribed a couple of peels for you, these are quite strong (like phenols) for a quick and effective treatment for hyperpigmentation. Laser treatments such as IPL and fractional lasers may also be done to lighten up the patches and sometimes may be used alone, or coupled up with topical creams and...
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Free From Acne With Three Day Apple Fast

Posted by admin on Jan 4, 2015 in Beauty Blog | 0 comments An apple to fight acne?  Interesting. Who would’ve thought that a cute fruit like apple is guaranteed to cure your acne (even cystic ones, complete with hideous pockmarks)  and make them dissappear for good?  Read on to find out more. There’s no doubt that apple can be the solution you’ve been looking for. The secret actually comes from the fact that apple is full with essential vitamins and minerals, as well as being a potent cleanser – and I’m talking about making your digestive tract super clean. What’s the deal between your acne with the gut? Your digestive system houses bacteria (both good and the bad, with a balanced ratio in order to keep your body in tip top shape) to digest and process food that you’ve eaten a couple of hours ago. Sometimes when the balance ratio gets disrupted – with usually it means the bad bacteria will outnumbered the good ones, for example, eating unhealthily, lack of fibre and plain water or even after taking antibiotics for past couple of days; the aftermath is usually you get sick, and the acne will start to propagate freely on your face. So yeah, it doesn’t matter what type of skin you have, it’s about the health of your gut that matters, and that’s where apple (I’m talking about the fruit here)  will become your savior, as outline by the author of Acne Free in 3 Days. Each nutrient contained in an apple has its own role to clean and counter the after effects of the surplus of bad bacteria, cleaning it thoroughly for a healthy system. Antioxidant quercetin (especially in red ones) and fibre will give your immune system a healthy boost to kill bacteria-causing acne. Quercetin also helps to calm irritated skin and only an apple a day is more than enough to provide the antioxidant to make a significant improvement for your skin and your best bet is eating organic apples as quercetin contained in the peel. Plus the adequate amount of vitamin A and C is perfect to clear off unwanted germs and dirt from the pores for a clear and radiant-looking skin. So how to use apples to get rid of acne? All you need to do is to eat nothing but apples for three-day straight. You will notice your skin will eventually clearer, the breakouts will stop, and the redness and irritations will simply...
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Make Your Skin Care Work Harder For You

Posted by admin on Dec 17, 2014 in Beauty Blog | 0 comments While we know that having and using the right skin care products will do wonders for your skin, one or two right techniques will amp up your skin and make it beautiful even further.  Here’s how; read on and keep it as your own secret. And yes, the good thing about these tips that it had nothing to do with using high end brands because if you’re doing it wrong,  you ain’t get any results.  Period.  Although we don’t deny that pricey ones is likely to work more effective but that will be another topic. Okay, let’s begin with the very first product: the cleanser.  Squirt only the size of 20 cents, massage with your palms a bit (just to spread the product all over your hand for easy cleaning)  and apply onto your skin in circular motion, concentrating on congested area like nose, chin, and forehead to aid detoxing. Rinse with warm water, followed by a light splash of cool water to close up opened pores. Pat dry and wait for a minute Despite what some say that a toner is unnecessary. A toner is actually essential if you want a thorough cleaning and to help the next products work effectively. Saturate a cotton pad with a toner, sweep away in upward motion, beginning from the chin towards the forehead. End the routine by using a dry cotton pad to absorb the excess. If not, the excess toner will evaporate, drawing out the moisture on your skin, leaving it more dehydrated. If you’re using a serum, you deserve a pat on the back but if you don’t, I suggest you get one because serum is a must have even if you’re under 30. As a serum is super concentrated, you need just a tiny bit (perhaps like a 5 cents in size) for the whole face. Apply with a circular motion until it’s fully absorbed. Wait for a minute to be sure, before continuing on to the next step. We’re guilty of this, but applying eye cream should be before the moisturizer, not the other way around. The skin in the eye area is much thinner than the rest of your face so the product is lighter. Simply dab a grain of rice sized of eye cream with your ring finger and dab in tapping motion around the eye socket until fully absorbed. And now, the last routine...
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