Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Top 5 Tips for OILY SKIN

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Top 5 Tips for OILY SKIN

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1. Cleanse only twice a day.
2. If shine still slips through, use blotting paper to remove excess oil
3. Make sure all your products, including your make-up are oil free.
4. Cut down on fast food. Studies show that the Iodine in fast food can contribute to blemishes on oily skin.
5. If you get painful red pimples, a little lavender oil dabbed on the skin will help reduce inflammation in minutes. In emergencies, whiteheads can be dried out with toothpaste.
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Causes and Treatment of Wrinkles

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Causes and Treatment of WrinklesThere is one thing that no one can avoid: that is aging. As we grow older, our skin droops and wrinkles start appearing, with furrows and lines. The effect of aging on the skin depends on your skin type.

But there are new developments in science and medicine that are available for combating wrinkles and facial distortions.

Causes of wrinkles

The effect of the sun can lead to the occurrence of wrinkles on the face. The sun causes the dermis to thicken irregularly due to loss of water. Smoking also lead to the development of wrinkles. Muscle movement on the face is also responsible for wrinkles. As people smile and frown, lines develop on their face.

Treatment

There are different types of treatment available for wrinkles. Some of them are listed below.

There are topical agents which helps the skin to produce collagen. Some of these are Vitamin A acids such as Tretinoin, Tazarotene and Adapelene, and Vitamin C. There are also injectable fillers like Restylane and Botox®.

Lasers can also be used to remove the top layer of the skin so that a new skin can grow in place. There are some disadvantages of this method even though the result is impressive.

First, the healing time is quite long; and second, it changes the tone of the skin – people with dark skin end up having darker skin and fair skin becomes whiter sometimes.

Newer laser treatments that are non-ablative with shorter durations of healing and offering higher degrees of improvement are being developed. There are also plastic surgery techniques that can improve the skin making the wrinkles and lines vanish.

Prevention

The best thing to do is to prevent the development of wrinkles. This could be done by the following suggestions. Avoiding spending too much time in the sun is necessary. If you have to spend time in the sun you can use a sunscreen.

Avoid habits like smoking and drinking of alcohol. It is also important to avoid second hand smoke. Smoking in all it forms contributes a lot to the development of facial lines.

Make regular exercise a part of your life as this leads to a general improvement in health. Make use of moisturizers because they improve the moisture holding capacity of the skin. It is also important to drink enough water for internal rehydration.
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How to Get Perfect Eyebrows

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How to Get Perfect EyebrowsWhat is the most important feature of your face? It is none other than the eyebrows. This small part of your face actually balances the entire look of the face. They bring the focus to our eyes and they need to be taken care of properly.

How do you take care of your brows? For starters, you need to shape them properly. You cannot just go for any shape. You need to know the shape of your face and then shape the brows accordingly.

If you have thin brows then you better make habit of applying castor oil to your brows regularly. That will make the brows thicker. And in case if you do not wish to use castor oil, then you can always use a good eyebrow pencil to make the brows look thicker.

Now when it comes to shaping the brows, first you have to make up your mind about the method of shaping them. There are plenty of ways to do it — plucking, threading, laser removal etc.

whatever you do, do not shave or use any hair removing cream. Creams can harm your eyes and if you shave then there is a bigger chance of messing the brows. You might also shave off your entire brow. So those two are a big no.

Threading is by far the safest way to shape your brows. All you need is a thread. Since no machine or chemical used, so there is zero side effect. Some prefer to shape the brows themselves, but it is better to get it done by a professional. Then there will be no chance of mistakes.

Waxing is also a good option but it is better not to opt for it if you have sensitive skin. And plucking is only for the stray ones that come out from here and there.

Now the question is what is the right time to thread, pluck or wax the brows. The ideal time is right after a hot shower. The heat will open the pores and the process will be less painful. You can also press a warm cloth on your brow and then do it.

After getting done make sure you apply some ice and lotion on the area to prevent any kind of skin irritation.
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10 Beauty Tips to Stun the World

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1. If you have small upper eyelids, avoid dark eye shadows. It will make your eyes look even smaller. Just a single light shadow (try shimmery silver) applied right up to your brows will do the trick. A very thin black line across the base of your upper lashes will further enhance your eyes.
2. If you have freckled skin, massage your face with olive oil and lemon juice. Use a scrub and gently but firmly clean your face in a circular motion. Avoid thick foundations.
3. French manicure is no longer just plain white. You can now indulge your passion for pastels and paint the tip of your nails in soft pink, lilac and baby blue. May be even sheer metallic. As for the rest of the nail, a sheer topcoat in the same colour is recommended.
4. The shape of the nail should neither be square nor oval. The shape that has caught the fantasy of fashion gurus is 'squoval' - longish, with straight edges and rounded tips!
5. The colours of the millennium for your lips, eyes and nails range from silvery lilacs to dark purples, from icy pinks to heavy bronzes to even shimmery greens. If you still haven't caught on, the emphasis is on 'glitter', shine and sparkle.
6. Tweeze your eyebrows after a bath. Or apply a hot cloth on your brows before you do. This will loosen the hair follicles. Remember to follow your brows' natural shape and taper off gradually.
7. To prevent eye movement while applying mascara, look up and then stretch the eye by pushing the eyebrow with your finger. Then look down and apply mascara on top lashes.
8. If you have dry skin, avoid moisturising immediately before applying make-up. Apply at least two hours before that. Don't use a dry sponge to pat the face. Dampen it before using.
9. Control your urge to apply powder on your shiny nose. This will ruin your compact powder kit. Instead, use a blotting paper and absorb the oil first. You can even use tissues. Blot the oily areas with a single layer of tissue. Take care not to wipe or smear.
10. Dust shimmer powder along collarbone with a large brush. When wearing a short skirt, dust the powder on your knees so that it catches the light and draws attention to your legs. Sweep some on your shoulder blades when wearing a low-cut blouse. But make sure the colour is not drastically different from your skin colour.

Before you get started, here are some ground rules:
1. Keep a weekend aside to try this. You need to get away from work and the stress that comes with it. Don't plan any activities.
2. Put the phone off the hook and have someone else answer the door.
3. Be patient. Continue this routine at least twice a month and wait for a few months to see results.
4. Create the right atmosphere. Dim the lights, light some scented candles and play soft, soothing music..... Now get right into it, and be on your way to a glowing, simply gorgeous you!
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Find The Right Foundation For Your Skin

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 Find The Right Foundation For Your SkinAs the name itself indicates, foundation is what lends the basic structure to any makeup.

Whatever type of makeup
you are going to apply, just remember to apply foundation before you proceed with the other cosmetics.

If you’re not keen on spreading it all over your face, at least use some on the cheeks, if you want to get that desired look.

Today you get a lot of choice in terms of the types of foundations available, as against the old times when only the compact style foundation was available.

Based on your skin type and your specific makeup needs, you can choose the right foundation types that we have discussed here. Just remember, that your choice of the type of foundation will decide, how good the overall outcome of your makeup will be.

Tinted foundation

These are the most easy to use because they are already blended to give a natural tint to your cheeks. They are mildly tinted to go with almost any skin shade. And the best part is that most of these already contain some moisturizer, so besides giving your skin a smoother appearance they also hydrated and nourish your skin. They are best suited for the skin which is smooth and blemish-free.

Liquid Foundation

These can be used on almost any skin type except for dry skin. These are generally preferred because they are long lasting and because they allow easy blending of makeup shades.

Cream Foundation

This type of foundation moisturizes your skin deeply, while at the same time giving it a heavy texture. And thus, this type is more suitable for mature skin, which is usually a bit uneven and a bit on the dry side. The best way to apply cream foundations is using a damp cosmetic sponge.

Compact Foundation

This type has existed for years, and still enjoys immense popularity because it’s fairly quick and easy to apply. It’s definitely a good choice for everyday use. More so, because it does not require any extra makeup tools, as a handy cosmetic sponge is usually provided within the pack.
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How to Enhance Your Cleavage

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How to  Enhance Your CleavageIf you have got it, you should flaunt it. Many times you have seen admired and envied the bust lines and the cleavage of the Hollywood superstars and wondered how come their breasts are so fuller and appealing? However this is no magic.

Proper care of the breasts and enhancement is the buzzword today and nothing actually increases femininity than a proper and fuller cleavage. How to get it? Well here are some tips and tricks:

Exercise:

It may not sound very interesting but you cannot simply relax and achieve something. Gym is the best place to target the breasts and some exercises like breast press, butterfly. Lateral shoulder rises and shrugs are very good for enhancing the breasts and defining it.

Bras:

There are numerous bras available in the market that will enhance the shape and the cleavage. Shop for Victoria’s Secret, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s etc. Look for those Bras that lift and squeeze and not lift and separate.

Stuff It:

If the bras are not enough then go for the pads. Pads are effective way to enhance the size of your breasts.

Eye Shadow:

Well if you are wondering what cleavage enhancement has got to do with eye shadow think again. They are hot favourite with most of the Hollywood celebrities. For this choose a shadow slightly darker than the skin tone and with a few strokes apply them in the cleavage and then smudge it with brush. Your cleavage will look more defined, full and with more depth.

Tight Tops:

If you want to show off the cleavage then wear tight tops along with plunging neck lines. They along with pads will give the breasts much more shape and lift.

Surgery:

The permanent way to enhance the breast is to go for the surgery. It is very safe if done by certified professionals and will put an end to all your worries.
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Friday, August 14, 2009

How to Protect Your Aging Skin

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How to Protect Your Aging SkinAging is an unstoppable process you cannot stop it and also cannot reduce the number of candles on your birth day cake. About this does not mean you have to look aged and haggard.

Gracefully aging is a process by which you look much younger and dignified along with aging and it cannot simply be achieved if you neglect your skin and force it to develop wrinkles criss crossing your face. So what’s the way out? Take good care of the skin from early stage to prevent maximum damage to the skin.

Protect Yourself From the Sun:

This is the main mantra if you want to retain younger looking skin. Protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun by using sunscreens of reputed brands while going out. Apply on the face at least 15 minutes before going out and reapply every 2-3 hours if you are exposed to prolonged sun rays. Another thing that is to cover up the body in light summer garments. Too much exposing of the skin may be lead to premature aging and development of wrinkles.

Moisturize:

Very important skin care routine must include miniaturization. You must moisturize your skin not only in the dry season but also in the dry summers. Remember one thing that oily skin never leads to pimples but wrinkles develop much more quickly on the dry skin. Also remember to check out the ingredients of the creams and lotions.

Many people are sensitive to menthol, limegrass, lavender extracts. Avoid them if you can to reduce further damage and irritation of the skin. You can also use fade creams like Esoterica , Ambi to fade the skin.

Artificial methods:

There are plenty from botox and the best laser treatment to cosmetic surgery the list is unending. Consult your surgeon before going under the knife.
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10 Homemade Acne Treatments

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10 Homemade Acne Treatments Acne never picks the right time to rear its ugly head. (Wait, there really isn't a right time, is there?) Most times you just want to start to treat the pimple instead of running out to the store to find an acne treatment.

Don't worry if you don't have any spot treatments on hand, just go to your pantry or medicine cabinet, and chances are good you'll find one of these homemade acne treatments so you can use to kick-start the process of healing. Who knew it was this easy?

Toothpaste

Dab a bit of white cream toothpaste on your pimple and it will dry it up much quicker. If you put it on before you go to bed, it can do its work while you sleep. If you find your pimple in the morning and you're just hanging out at home, go ahead and apply it during the day; just don't leave home with a big white spot on your face!

Visine Eye Drops

While this won't heal your pimple, it will instantly get rid of the redness. Just put a drop on your finger or a Q-tip and hold it on for a few seconds.

Neosporin

This is an antibiotic, which will help kill the bacteria that causes acne. Apply before bed and your pimple will have a much shorter life.

Honey

Honey has antibacterial properties to it that make it perfect for a gentle and natural acne healer. If acne is a regular problem, you can use this for a weekly mask.

Baking Soda

To make a baking soda paste, add a couple drops of water at a time to a small scoop of baking soda. When it's as thick as a paste, go ahead and apply it to your pimple and let it dry before rinsing off. You can also use it as a gentle all over body or face scrub.

Garlic

Garlic not only contains antibiotics to heal your acne, but it also contains anti-inflammatory properties to reduce the swelling. Sure, it may not smell the best, but it works!

Alum

You can get Alum in a block, pencil, or even in the spice aisle at the grocery store. It's a white powder that works wonders against not only acne, but also canker sores as well.

Potatoes

Cut a slice of white potato and hold it over your pimple for a good 5 to 7 minutes. This will help with the redness, swelling and healing of your pimple.

Ice Cubes

Again, this is not going to heal your pimple faster, but it's a quick fix when it comes to concealing it right before you head out. Leave it on for a good minute or two to reduce swelling and redness.

Crushed Aspirin

Take an aspirin and carefully crush it. Add a few drops of water to make a paste and apply just to your pimples. Leave it on until it has dried thoroughly, and then wash your face with warm water. This will shorten the life of your pimple.
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French Manicure At Home

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http://www.ellassalon.com/Pictures/french_manicure.jpgThere is nothing better than treating yourself to a proffesional manicure or pedicure,but you can save money by doing it yourself at home.These tips will take your nails from ragged to refined in no time.

French Manicure:

Prepare the nails:Remove old nail polish and file into shape.

Soak the nails:Soak the Nails in warm water to soften the cuticles.

Prepare the cuticle: Gently push the cuticles back using stick.The first time you do this you may have a lot of cuticle. You can remove by applying cuticle remover.

Apply cream: Apply hand cream to the nails and rub them in. Leave for 2-3 minutes and wipe nails with facial tissue to remove excess.

Apply base coat: Apply base coat and leave to dry.

Paint nail: Using a neutral, pale shade that matches the natural color of nail and paint the nails. Leave to dry, wait for 2 minutes then re-apply.

Paint tips: Paint the naturally white tip of the nail with an opaque white or beige polish. In traditional french manicures, this white strip is straight across the nail, however if u let the polish curve with the natural nail then your nails will appear longer.

Finish of With Clear Polish: You will want to finish off the nail with a coat of clear polish.This will protect the nails underneath.

Clean Up Errors: Using an orangewood stick wrapped in a wisp of cotton moistened with remover and clean up any errors arround the nail.

Let them Dry: It will take about 20 minutes to dry and be able to do small things. Wait for a full hour before using your hands.

Now look at your beautiful french manicure nails.
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Get great skin with simple face Packs

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If you are short of time, you can try these simple face packs to get soft and glowing skin.

Get great skin with simple face Packs

Papaya Face Mask
1. Peel a papaya and mash a small amount.

2. Apply on face.

3. Wait for the mask to dry and wash off.

Honey and Yogurt Face Mask

1. Take 1 tbsp natural yogurt with 1 tsp runny honey.

1. Mix the contents together.

2. Apply to face for 15 minutes.

3. Wash face with a wet washcloth or remove using wet cotton wool.

(You can leave out the yogurt if you want, honey by itself makes a great face mask).
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Monday, August 10, 2009

How to wax your skin at home

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How to wax your skin at homeEvery person in this universe likes to make oneself beautiful. From the face to the legs every part of the body needs to be nurtured in order to be perfect. If you had gone to the parlor before, you would have heard the name of waxing. This is a process though which unwanted hairs of the body are removed and it makes the skin feel like a satin cloth. It is very much costly to wax at the parlor. So if you try to wax at home by these simple tips then it would be of great help.

First you have to make sure that the skin is ready for waxing. That is hair is about one fourth of an inch. If waxing is done earlier then it would uproot the hairs and make the skin dull. Before waxing, always rub the skin with a kind of baby powder. This helps the wax to settle quickly in the skin. Then start heating the wax as described in the instructions. You should read the instructions very carefully.

Then you have to use the right procedure of waxing that is you should wax the skin in the direction of the hair growth. It is best to keep the waxing stick at an angle of 90 degree. Then you should apply a smooth layer of the wax in the skin and keep it for sometime. You should apply the waxing strip over the skin before the liquid cools completely. This is the correct process.

The next step is to slowly remove the strip. It is removed in the opposite direction of the hair growth. The strip should be kept close to the skin while removing because it helps to reduce the sting to a little extent. Then after removing the strip you should apply a lotion of salicylic acid to prevent the hair growth. You can remove the extra wax form the skin by washing the skin with body oils or sugar. Sugar tries to reduce the wax very fast.
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Remove Blackheads

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Remove BlackheadsBlackheads one your nose cannot be removed forever. They keep coming back and you have to remove them every time. It is a very irritating job for sure. However, if you don’t remove those blackheads it looks really odd and your face becomes dull. All your makeup and glow become useless for those blackheads on the nose. However, there are lots of tricks to deal with those ugly spots. You just have to be patient and remove those blackheads before they grow darker. Blackheads should be removed when they are young, as it is easy to remove them at that stage. Once they grow darker and stronger, it become tough to clean them. Some tricks to remove blackheads are given below. Check them out and clean your nose properly.

Nose Strips: Nose strips are very much available in the markets. It is probably the best and the easiest way to remove blackheads from your nose. It takes not time also. Take a nose strip and stick it well over your nose. Then remove it very fast (not slowly) so that all the blackheads come out with the strip and you don’t feel the pain much.

Scrubbing: Scrubbing your face is really helpful for removing those aggressive blackheads. Various types of scrubbers are available in the market. Take a little scrubber and apply it over your nose. Rub it gently for some time and then wash off with lukewarm water. Practice this process every time the blackheads reappear. If needed, do this everyday.

The salt therapy: Mix a pinch of salt with a few drops of mustered oil in a dish and apply this mixture on your nose. Keep rubbing gently for few minutes. You will see a magical result after you wash your nose. The salt and oil together act as scrubber and remove the blackheads from their roots.
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Tips to Shape Up Your Lips

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Tips to Shape Up Your LipsLips are undoubtedly the most sensuous aspect of the face. And while, nearly every other woman uses a lipstick to enhance the beauty of her lips, most of the women still don’t realize that giving your lips the right shape with makeup is the most important part of lip makeup.

If you don’t know how to shape up your lips using lip makeup, all your efforts on doing up your lips are a complete waste. Here are some tips to help you in defining your lips for a more appealing shape.

If you have thin lips

Obviously, you want to make your lips look a little thicker, so use the lip liner a little outside your natural lip line. You need to be particular about using the lip liner with a steady hand, to create a perfect shape. When you are done with that, just fill in the primer followed by the lipstick. For thin lips, it’s always good to use a bit of lip gloss over your lipstick, as lip gloss makes your lips look fuller.

If you have thick lips

Use a pencil lip liner which is at least one shade darker, than the lipstick shade you choose to wear, to draw a lip line a little inside your natural lip line. Fill in the lipstick, preferably one in matte texture. As for shades always go in for medium and natural lipstick shades, while completely avoiding dark plums, browns and electric and shimmer shades.

If your lips are shapeless

In shapeless lips the major problem is that the bow area isn’t well defined, so that’s where you need to focus. To make a more prominent bow, make a V with a lip liner, and just extend the arms of the V a bit above your natural lip line. From the ends of the V draw curved lines to the corners of your mouth. And instead of applying the lipstick directly to your lips, use a lip brush to fill in the color inside the lip line that you have created.
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Tips for Weight Lose

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Tips for Weight LoseThe summer is at its peak, and even though you love swimming, you haven’t gone swimming even once all through the season, just because you can’t fit into that favorite swimsuit of yours.

If you have gained weight and you look ugly in your swimsuit, with your belly fat bulging out, then here’s how you can get back into shape with some minor changes in your diet and by adding in some exercise into your daily routine.

The moment most women hear the words dieting and weight loss, all they can think about is the sweets and the high carbohydrate delicacies that they will have to forgo. And in an instant they decide they do not want to go on a diet, because the idea of depriving themselves of the pleasures of eating seems too frustrating.

However, going on a diet to lose weight doesn’t mean that you have to give up your favorite foods all together. Move forward with a two pronged approach of reorganizing your diet to eat healthy and of exercising on a regular basis, and you will easily achieve your weight loss goals without any feelings of frustration.

Give up your laziness, and get going with some physical activities that you enjoy. You don’t necessarily have to follow regular workout sessions at the gym; rather you can practice any physical activity that you love doing. For better results, and continued positive motivation get onto some activity with your friends or some family members, where you can burn the extra calories while enjoying each other’s company.

You can choose absolutely anything that is fun and exciting, as long as it is capable of burning some calories. Based on your personal preferences and your current health status, you can choose anything ranging from the gentler aerobics to intense physical workouts.

The last and most important point I would love to stress on is that you need to reorganize your eating habits from now on. Add more fruits and vegetables to your everyday diet, because they’re not just nourishing but also filling.

As far as your favorite foods and sweets are concerned, you don’t need to give them up entirely. You can have almost anything, but with the only condition that whatever you eat has to be in moderation.
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Monday, August 3, 2009

Cellulite treatment 20 Tips

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Cellulite treatment 20 Tips Summer is no longer the most crucial period in fight against excess weight, as you should think about it earlier.

After all, if in winter we were reliably covered with warm clothing, coats and sheepskins, and in spring - blouses and pants, in summer hiding cellulite from the outside world is much more complicated: tops and shorts will show the world places we are trying to hide so desperately.

So how to look decent on vacation on the beach in bathing suit? Dear ladies, it’s not too late to take care of you, so do not despair!

Everyone knows what is cellulite now. We also know that almost every woman has it, given the fact that after 16 years, 90% of women are concerned with problems associated with deterioration of figure and its consequences for psyche in varying degrees.

Cosmetologists say: there is no woman in the world, which is immune to this scourge. There are many theories why female body has an ability to get «orange peel».

Despite the fact that cellulite is often accompanied by overweight, it is not the primary cause of the disease. Indeed, thin women are complaining of cellulite presence not less. The most important thing is to eat the right way, and then you will supply your body with all necessary nutrients, rather than tormenting it with hunger, trying to lose excess weight. However, if the problem of cellulite is still relevant to you, then check out our tips to get rid of it.

1. Rubbing with sea salt

This procedure helps strengthening connective tissue in problem areas. After it take a shower and smear skin with cream or wipe with a slice of fresh cucumber.

2. Running and walking for muscles

To prevent fat deposition, lymph stagnation and accumulation of water in tissues, once in 2 - 3 days your body should be given physical activity. Cycling, swimming, jogging or walking are the most effective. Special gymnastics is also useful.

3. Refuse fatty foods

Reduce consumption of food containing animal fats. Prefer baked and stewed dishes. Do not overdo with chocolate.

4. Massage - an effective tool against cellulite

This procedure «slakes» fat in tissue affected by cellulite. You can also use essential oils - rose or anis. Mix 10 drops essential oil with 50 ml wheat-germ oil.

5. Therapeutic clay and chamomile

Special wrapping helps increasing skin elasticity and eliminating puffiness: mix healing clay with warm chamomile extract, wait until soft pulp body, put on cellulite-affected areas, let dry. After 20 min wash away with warm water.

6. Cocktail - fat burner

This is a drink based on buttermilk with addition of strawberry, wild strawberry, blueberry. Berries normalize the structure of adipose tissue, strengthen connective tissue, and buttermilk improves digestion.

7. Cabbage beauty

Include fresh white cabbage in your diet more often, it promotes fat burning and the removal of excess fluid, and thus helps in cellulite treatment.

8. Dry mitt massage

It should be your usual procedure, the same as teeth brushing. Then take a shower and smear skin with cream.

9. Miracle seaweed wrap

Some algae help removal of toxins from problem areas. The effect of wrapping will be exacerbated, if you cover areas with polyethylene film. Such «pack» enhances the effect of active substances and contributes to cellulite treatment.

10. Fresh air and movement are effective against cellulite

If we spend a lot of time sitting, and our breath is light, blood circulation is worsening. As a result, acids hindering the process of metabolism are formed. Find time to walk!

11. Fruits instead of sugar

Replace refined sugar, cakes and pies with fruits. They step up digestion, improve metabolism, confront slag formation.

12. Benefits of contrast shower

It helps improving blood microcirculation in fat tissue. Move shower in direction of legs to heart, finish the procedure with cold water.

13. Silica acid

This substance prevents sponginess in connective tissue. It is contained in specific food additives and millet.

14. Itchy massage itchy treats cellulite

The proven way to fight cellulite! Under the influence of this procedure, relevant parts of the body turn red, warm, and this means blood flow is increased. After the massage, apply cream on skin.

15. Potato dishes

It is surprising, but potato makes skin more elastic: it contains potassium that leads out fluid from the body. However, this does not applied to chips, and fries.

16. Vitamin C - every day

To strengthen connective tissue and increase its elasticity you need vitamin C. The daily consumption of 50 grams red pepper, 50 g black currant, or dogrose extract from 25 g dry fruits cover the required daily dose of this vitamin.

17. Leaching slags

Uneven fat deposits can be mitigated by reducing local tissue hydration. Tincture of birch leaves leads liquid out well. Between meals you need to drink one cup of warm extract. Spring is a good time for such course of treatment. You can use other diuretic herbs: kidney tea, foxberry leaves. The maximum length of course is 4 weeks.

18. Onion - fat demolisher

This vegetable is rich in iron, magnesium and calcium - substances that split fat. In addition, leek contains essential oils that promote digestion and outlet fluid from the body.

19. Regular intestine work

It is essential for normal metabolism. Avoid constipations: Eat foods rich in fiber, have daily walks, and if necessary drink buckthorn and senna broths.

20. Fight stress

When you experience any emotional stress, anxiety or excitement, the body reacts with excess oxidation reactions. As a result, other biochemical processes are also disturbed, and after them - functions of tissues. Consequently stess promotes cellulite.

Ultimately, using above-mentioned tips, you will reach the desired and fight this loose distorted lipid tissue, and new habits and lifestyle will not give a chance to form a new one. You will understand and realize what it is - life free from cellulite. And most importantly, you will learn taking care of your body and health for the rest of your life.
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Best Ways To Quit Smoking

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Best Ways To Quit SmokingToday renew your pledge to quit smoking...If you have tried to quit smoking and failed before, take comfort in the fact that most smokers fail several times before quitting successfully.

Your past failures are not a lesson that you are unable to quit. Instead, view them as part of the normal journey toward becoming a nonsmoker.

Here are 12 techniques that will help you quit the habit.
Remember - you can do it!

1. Deep Breathing Perhaps The Single Most Powerful And Important Technique: Every time you want a cigarette, do the following. Do it three times.

Inhale the deepest lung-full of air you can, and then, very slowly, exhale. Purse your lips so that the air must come out slowly. As you exhale, close your eyes, and let your chin gradually sink over onto your chest. Visualize all the tension leaving your body, slowly draining out of your fingers and toes, just flowing on out.

This is a variation of a yoga technique and is very relaxing. If you practice this, you'll be able to use it for any future stressful situation you find yourself in. And it will be your greatest weapon during the strong cravings sure to assault you over the first few days.


2. Taking In Fluids:
The first few days, drink LOTS of water and fluids to help flush out the nicotine and other poisons from your body.

Remember that the urge to smoke only lasts a few minutes, and will then pass. The urges gradually become farther and farther apart as the days go by.

3. Stay Away From Alcohol, Sugar And Coffee
Do your very best to stay away from alcohol, sugar and coffee the first week or longer, as these tend to stimulate the desire for a cigarette. Avoid fatty foods, as your metabolism will slow down a bit without the nicotine, and you may gain weight even if you eat the same amount as before quitting. So discipline about diet is extra important now. No one ever said acquiring new habits would be easy!

Nibble on low calorie foods like celery, apples and carrots. Chew gum or suck on cinnamon sticks.

Stretch out your meals; eat slowly and wait a bit between bites.

After dinner, instead of a cigarette, treat yourself to a cup of mint tea or a peppermint candy.

4.Taking An Oral Substitute
In one study, about 25% of quitters found that an oral substitute was invaluable. Another 25% didn't like the idea at all - they wanted a clean break with cigarettes. The rest weren't certain.

One can use cinnamon sticks, chewing gum or artificial cigarettes as a substitute. You will mostly find that after the first week of being a non smoker, you wouldn’t even need these.

5. Get Exercising
Go to a gym, sit in the steam, exercise. Change your normal routine – take time to walk or even jog around the block or in the local park.

6.Pamper Yourself
Go ahead and join a yoga class or maybe reiki – they're great! Get a one hour massage, take a long bath - pamper yourself. Get yourself involved in a hobby.

7. Ask For Support
Ask for support from co-workers, friends and family members. Ask for their tolerance. Let them know you're quitting, and that you might be edgy or grumpy for a few days. If you don't ask for support, you certainly won't get any. If you do, you'll be surprised how much it can help. Take a chance - try it and see!

Ask friends and family members not to smoke in your presence. Don't be afraid to ask. This is more important than you may realize.

8. Destroy All Your Cigarettes
On your quit day, hide all ashtrays and destroy all your cigarettes, preferably with water, so no part of them is smokeable.

9. Write It Down
Write down ten good things about being a nonsmoker - and then write out ten bad things about smoking. Do it. It really helps.

10. Don’t Pretend
Don't pretend smoking wasn't enjoyable – it was. This is like losing a good friend – and it's okay to grieve the loss. Feel that grief, don't worry, it's okay. Feel, and you heal. Stay with it - you can do it!

11. Affirm Yourself
Several times a day, quietly repeat to yourself the affirmation, "I am a nonsmoker." Many quitters see themselves as smokers who are just not smoking for the moment. They have a self-image as smokers who still want a cigarette.

Silently repeating the affirmation "I am a nonsmoker" will help you change your view of yourself, and, even if it may seem silly to you, this is actually useful. Use it!

12. Holding Out
Here is perhaps the most valuable information among these points. In Phase 2, the period which begins a few weeks after quitting, the urges to smoke will subside considerably.

However, it's vital to understand that from time to time, you will still be suddenly overwhelmed with a desire for "just one cigarette." This will happen unexpectedly, during moments of stress, whether negative stress or positive (at a party, or on vacation). If you are unprepared to resist, succumbing to that "one cigarette" will lead you directly back to smoking.

Remember the following secret: in these surprise attacks during Phase 2 - and they will definitely come - do your deep breathing, and hold on for five minutes, and the urge will pass.

In conclusion
Remember that if you quit you will live longer and feel better. Quitting will lower your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. The people you live with, especially children, will be healthier. If you are pregnant, you will improve your chances of having a healthy baby. And you will have extra money to spend on things other than cigarettes.

So get the information and support you need to make the stopping process a little easier. Seek the help of family and friends, and most important decide you want to do it and visualize yourself as a non-smoker.
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Hair Care Treatments

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Hair Care TreatmentsIf you take a closer look at the market for hair care treatments, you are sure to realize that there are tons of them.

Shampoos and conditioners of different brands and claims are available. Numerous hair care services are being offered. The radio and television, not to mention the internet are filled with advertisements and propagandas of the many treatments for hair care products out there. The core purpose of these products though are to give people a more beautiful and healthy hair. But with the many options and products available out there, choosing the right one for you could be a pain.


Here are some guidelines as what is what with hair care treatments.

The condition of your hair will play a great role in determining which hair care suggestions you should heed. If you have greasy hair, then you are better off with products that minimize the sebum in your scalp. This will prevent your hair from getting greasy and from becoming limp. Dandruff can also be prevented this way.

You can also avail of hair care treatments that further the exfoliation of your scalp. Use shampoos and conditioners that have amino acids in them along with cleansing agents. Oily hair may be caused by the diet you take so make sure you pay attention to that area too.

If you have dry hair, then you can get hair care treatments that nourish. Avail of nourishing conditioners and make use of them intensively. Dry hair can also equal to frizzy hair. If you want to undergo hair care treatments, avail of those that do not use heat. As for styling, avoid perms and hair coloring. Also, one of the most important hair care suggestions for dry hair is not to use heated appliances. When it comes to hair washing, dry hair should not be washed often, once every 4 days could be just about it. Use a bristle brush when brushing the hair. You would also do well on conditioning products that are the spray – on types.

Take note that chemicals can harm your hair. So as much as possible, use hair care treatments that is natural. Find a good home made formula. This may take a lot of effort and time but your hair is important. All the care and effort spent on it will be well worth it. Also, products and services are not the only paths to proper hair care. There are also certain ways of applications of these products that must be paid attention to. Other factors that can improve your caring for your hair include proper diet and a healthy body. This is because some of severe hair conditions might be caused by medical reasons which would then require a whole new different approach in terms of hair care treatments.

Moreover, some people have allergic reactions to certain chemicals. So make sure you approach an expert before using any product or availing of certain hair care services. Use only the approved products and services.
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