Showing posts with label skin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Simple and Effective Tips to Pluck Eyebrows Without Pain

As we head towards the adulthood, plucking eyebrows become an essential part of our lives. The main reason behind this is that it makes us look clean and beautiful. 
But for most girls, the process is not easy, for it involves going through much pain. This, unfortunately, can get worse if the eyebrows get denser throughout the years. But worry not; there is still a way to lessen this trouble. Just follow the tips given here and you should be fine.

Before plucking your eyebrows, wash your face with warm water, but do not pat dry
This is the best technique for avoiding pain while plucking eyebrows. Your moist skin will make the roots of your eyebrows softer. So they will easily come out. If needed always keep a soaked towel in front of you. If the skin starts to get drier just dap the towel on to it to make it softer again.  Apparently, the best time to pluck eyebrows is right after shower.

Stretch the skin near your eyebrows while plucking them
There are two benefits associated with this. First of all, it will eliminate the pain. Secondly, it will prevent your skin from getting cuts.

Pluck your eyebrows in front of the open window at daytime
This is something I learned from my aunt. She always plucks her eyebrows in front of her window at daytime. The reason behind this is that the sunlight lets all the eyebrows stay more visible. So it is much easier to pluck them. Even the tinier unwanted ones cannot stay hidden. But of course, you cannot do it without a mirror. So get yourself one.

Pluck your eyebrows everyday if possible
Skipping to pluck eyebrows for a  make their roots stronger. This means more pain in the future. To prevent this problem taking place, try to pluck your eyebrows everyday.

Things to Avoid during eyebrow plucking
Powder: This is going to make the skin inside and around the eyebrows drier. So pulling them will become more difficult. Another important thing is that it is going to increase the risk of having cuts.
Moisturizer: Traditionally, many women apply moisturizer on to the skin and eyebrows as a way to make the plucking easier. Unfortunately, it is not as effective as water. So avoid it. 
READ MORE - Simple and Effective Tips to Pluck Eyebrows Without Pain

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

What to Expect When Going For Your First Facial at a Salon or Spa

Getting a facial can be quite a beneficial experience. First of all, it gets rid of minor skin problems for a while like acne and uneven skin tone. Secondly, the massage given to it turns out to be very relaxing. It must be also mentioned that it leaves glow to the skin. For this reason, getting a facial before going to a party is very helpful.
That said the steps involved in a complete facial pack are many and lengthy. Because of this, it is best to eat a healthy amount of meal before going for it. Also a shower is a good idea. Plenty of money or credit card must also be in the purse. In United States, there is no spa or salon that offers this beauty treatment for less than $15. In California, of course, the average price is $35. But the salons and spa which are highly specialized and use only rare products can charge their customers as high as $50.They may also give the treatment only to those who take appointment in advance. Same can be expected from salons. So it is always best to call instead of straightly heading towards any of them. 

A good thing you need to remember is that no two salons or spas will be alike. Different places have different routines. But in general, expect the following steps:

Cleansing of the skin: This is done to remove any dirt from the skin.
Trimming eyebrows: Take this as a bonus. This can allow you to get the perfect eyebrow arcs that you could not achieve at home by plucking.
Removing facial hair, blackheads and acne: The facial hair is removed through waxing. Meanwhile, the tools called blackhead and acne cleaners are used to remove the blackheads and pimples. These two steps by far are most painful.

Steaming: This is relaxing, but you might have to keep your eyes closed while you go through it. The step will unclog your pores.
Exfoliating: It will remove your uneven skin ton.
Applying mask: The ingredients in the mask will feed nutrition to your skin.
Massaging: This is going to relax your skin once more.
Cleansing once more: This is done to remove the mask and cream residues.
Moisturizing: This will leave your skin soft.

The result of this will be a couple of days’ smooth skin. However, you still need to be careful especially if you are going for the facial with acne in your skin. It is just that sometimes the acne cleaner leaves a hole in the skin. It happened to me two years ago. The lady who worked on me did her acne removing job in a hurry. She tried to actually pluck a huge pimple. Consequently, my left cheek ended up with not only severe pain, but also a small hole! It took several months before the scar actually disappeared. 
READ MORE - What to Expect When Going For Your First Facial at a Salon or Spa

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Exposing Suave Skin and Hair Care Products– The Truth You Did Not Know

Suave by far is one of the cheapest skin and hair care brands at Wal-Mart and Target. Many of its products are priced as $1 or $2. This is something frowned upon by some of us consumers. After all, low price equals to low quality. Moreover, everyone living in United States is aware of the fact that the brand is cheap. So its bottles and containers in our bathroom can make our guests think that we are too frugal to spend money on a good shampoo or body wash. Above everything else, buying something so cheap hurts our ego, doesn’t it? But are all these fears and viewpoints legitimate? Unfortunately and surprisingly, the inside story of Suave is going to dismiss them as irrelevant.

What is that inside story?
Suave’s  mission is to stay up to date with the hottest trends. You must be now thinking that every company does that, but don’t let it stop you from reading the next points. Things are going to get a little more interesting. So to stay with the flow, Suave keeps an eye on every new  product launched by Garnier Fructis, Pantene, Nivea or any other successful consumer brand. When this new release becomes hit Suave gets to work. Clearing things out, it embarks on reproducing (no change in ingredients) and re-releasing this same star product in bottles of its own.  

Yes, we call this copying, but this is what Suave is all about. Its goal is to let people pick the copied version of the expensive products. You don’t still believe this?  No problem, just click below and read what the Suave brand manager says.
Okay, you might have yet not understood why Suave products are sold at such cheaper price. The answer to it is very simple. First of all, Suave does not spend money to invent products.It is just copying what is already out there. That allows the brand to save on research and development. Secondly, it wants to stay in business and as we all know nothing but a low price strategy works best to make this happen. 
So next time, don’t feel shy to grab one of the Suave products from your nearest Wal-Mart especially if it is a copy of something that you admire greatly. Forget about what your guests think. Quality wise, Suave is no different from the brands that we generally use.But if you are still suspicious about it just go to makeupalley and check out its product reviews.  They will tell you how people actually love everything released by Suave.

READ MORE - Exposing Suave Skin and Hair Care Products– The Truth You Did Not Know

Friday, June 17, 2011

Proof That Dianella Extracts Quickly Remove Skin Hyperpigmentation

The main causes of skin hyperpigmentation (acute discoloration) are UV rays, acne and accidental cuts and wounds. So in a way, no one on this planet is completely safe from that specific problem.  Many are already struggling with it and thus, are looking for a way to treat it.
Thanks to Mother Nature, we now have a series of known natural ingredients that we can use to get rid of the skin hyperpigmentation. Some are already in our kitchen. Yet many find hydroquinone (banned in most countries) to be most effective tool in lightening the discolored spots. Interestingly, researchers have found its father. To be clear, studies have shown that there is another substance which is stronger and faster than hydroquinone when it comes to treating skin hyperpigmentation. It is called Dianella Ensifolia, the scientific name for Campanula Orchid and Swordleaf Dianella. Enlarge the given screenshot to read how it is more effective than hydroquinone.

The Products That Have Dianella Ensifolia Extracts
The brand which is devoting a lot of time in using Dianella ensifolia extracts is none other than Clinique. At least two of their products containing this ingredient are gaining more admiration from women. Their names are below.
Clinique Derma White Clinical Brightening Essence
Clinique Dark Spot Corrector


These products have helped many lighten tans, freckles and acne scars. Yet I would not recommend anyone to just rush to the store and get them. Remember to first research whether they are compatible with your skin type. If the products are not safe then you might not want to let them touch your skin. 

READ MORE - Proof That Dianella Extracts Quickly Remove Skin Hyperpigmentation