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Tips of the Month - November 2010

2010-11-08T22:01:00.002+08:00

How to get your eyelashes curl perfectly?

1. Use your hair dryer to slightly heat up your eyelash curler. Use the curler for about five seconds.

2. Take a mascara with a curved brush, and apply on your lashes

3. Use an average mascara with a normal, straight brush. Slowly apply one more layer of mascara while turning the brush back towards your eyebrow in a circular motions.

4. Take a mascara with a straight brush that is slightly longer or thicker than your second mascara, and apply one last layer.

Tips
Gently place the q-tip under your lashes, and move upward as if applying mascara. Leftover makeup may appear on it. Doing this can separate them more easily and stretch them out to be longer. (Be careful! Don't poke yourself in the eye. You can permanently damage your vision or get an infection. Its definitely not worth that.)

To get the maximum amount of coverage, and also of length, from your mascara, start the brush at the base of your lashes, and then as you move it upwards, use a very slight "Wiggling" motion as you bring it upwards

Don'ts

Do not overheat your eyelash curler!
Do not apply more than three layers of mascara, or it will clump
Do not poke yourself in the eye with your mascara wand
Do not pump the wand too much, or it will cause air bubbles in your tube of mascara

[Extracted from Beauty Wiki]

Tips of the Month - October 2010

2010-10-05T20:30:00.003+08:00

How to make you lips plumper?

Before apply any lip products, clean your surface of your lips. This will allow to remove dead skin that remains on the lips surface. Lips should be patted dry.

First, apply lip balm which able to prevent cracking. The purpose of lip balm is to provide an occlusive layer on the lip surface to seal the moisture in lips and protect it from being expose to external exposure.

After application of lip balm, apply the lip plumper and cover all of the lips thoroughly. To finish it off, apply a layer of lip gloss over it.

Lastly you may wish to either stop at this step or continue apply the lipstick to enhance your lip colour.

One of the home remedies that can also make lips look fuller are for for dry and thin lips

Apply a little olive oil over the surface of the lips. Then finishing by patting cinnamon oil which able to stimulate plumping of the lips.

Tips
Lip balm is also able to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or cold sores on the skin.

As the ingredient contained a substance which is known as petroleum, it is consider part of a topical ointment that have healing properties.

Tips of the Month - September 2010

2010-09-04T11:01:00.003+08:00

Selecting Colours For Your Skin

It is very important to choose the most suitable color for you. The best choice is the one that can flatter the skin tone and make you look better. More often, some people do not know how to find the best color for their skin tones. The following are some good tips on how to choose the right color for your skin tone. These suggestions are really helpful for you.

Firstly, you should get some knowledge on the types of the skin tone. There are usually four kinds of skin tones, the winter complexions, the summer complexions, the autumn complexions and the spring complexions. The winter people usually have pale white skin, dark or yellowish-olive skin and they often have colored eyes which make them look special. The summer people often have pale or pink skin and they usually feature pale eyes with blondes. The autumn people feature golden brown eyes. More often, red heads and brunettes are also typical features of autumn people. The spring people have special blue or green eyes with rosy cheeks.

Secondly, you should know what color can suit you best. More often, the winter people should choose the clothes of sharp, stark and clear colors. For example, the red or white are much more suitable for winter people than gold and orange. For summer people, soft and neutrals and pastels are more suitable. They can choose the ones like rose-brown, blue and plum and so on. The colors like orange, gold and dark brown are more suitable for the autumn people.

And the camel, golden brown and peach are the best choice for spring people. Generally speaking, you should choose the right color that can suit your style very well. More often, there are some similarities between the summer people and winter people and they make it more difficult to discriminate the two types. However, there can be a simple way for you to tell the difference.

[Extracted from Ezine Articles]

Tips of the Month - August 2010

2010-07-29T14:02:00.004+08:00

Secrets of Beauty Sleep

Remember when your mother told you that you needed eight hours of beauty sleep? Well, she wasn’t joking! Aside from keeping your skin hydrated, there’s nothing more important you can do for your skin than get enough sleep. It’s while you’re sleeping that your body repairs itself, and you’ll find, if you sleep enough, that you have clearer, fresher skin, which requires less makeup to look good.

Another big factor is the tell tale bags and shadows under your eyes. If you’re not sleeping enough, then probably even if you have all the concealer in the world won’t help you get rid of them. So, take the easy way out, and make sure that you get enough rest!

Tips for puffy eyes

If you have had a late night, and you find that your eyes are puffy, place a teaspoon in the fridge for a few minutes, and then apply it to your eye area. The cold metal from the teaspoon will help you to reduce puffiness below the eyes, and keep you from looking overly tired.

Facial Treatment

2010-07-25T13:57:00.002+08:00

When was the last time you pampered yourself with a facial?

A facial is one great way to treat your skin. Aside from giving you a clearer complexion, getting facials will also help you get a nicer glow.

There are a lot of benefits to treating your skin with a spa facial. Since our face is always exposed to harmful elements like the sun, smoke, pollution, and even improper home regimen, taking care of the face is very important. Facials give us the chance to work with a professional skin care specialist using top of the line equipments such as portable ultrasound and microdermabrasion devices that will help analyze your skin, helping you improve your complexion while showing you how to take proper care of your skin.

A facial can give you a deep cleansing, deeper than the one that you can get by doing the facial at home. A facial treatment in spas includes not only cleansing, but exfoliation as well which is a great way to remove the clogging on your pores. Extracting open comedowns is also a great way of helping the skin to get rid of acne. The skin care specialist that will handle your facial will help soften the skin with steam, hot moist towels, as well as certain enzymes and other special exfoliants that you cannot buy over the counter.

When you go to a spa and have a skin care specialist or aesthetician handle your face, you will be assured that you get only the proper treatment and products on your skin. These specialists will choose the ingredients that will be perfect for your skin type. He or she might also choose a particular mask in order to detoxify your skin or hydrate your skin. Your skin care specialist might also use cosmetic devices such as a portable ultrasound and do treatments like microdermabrasion in order to properly address your skin's needs. By getting a proper analysis, you will only get to know your skin type, you will also know what regimen, products and treatments are best for your skin.

And because facials help you understand the proper skin care products to use on your skin, you will be able to increase circulation and help slow down premature aging. When your face is properly hydrated, you will be able to prevent wrinkles even before they occur.

Hair Loss

2010-07-25T11:15:00.004+08:00

There are various reasons why men and women suffer with excessive hair loss. All of these causes can be put into two basic categories which are physical and psychological.

Physical Causes

For the most part, hormone imbalance is the main cause for hair loss. Most people are aware that testosterone is the hormone that produces hair for their body. DHT is a deriver of testosterone which makes testosterone have the opposite effect on hair growth. It effects hair growth on certain parts of the body with the head being the main area affected. Estrogen is the hormone that controls DHT, making it possible to reverse its effects.

Younger women have the perfect balance of testosterone and estrogen which helps to keep DHT controlled. When they reach menopause, their estrogen levels become unbalanced. This causes some women to suffer with hair loss. One of the most effective ways to treat this is with hormone balancing with estrogen.

Female Hair Loss's Pattern

Male Hair Loss's Pattern

Psychological Causes

It has been found that many people who suffer with emotional instability also suffer with excessive hair loss issues. When there is a great deal of stress put on one's body, it causes it to react by losing hair in large amounts. You will see this happen in people that get involved with fad diets. This is due to the body being shocked from losing weight so rapidly and being deprived of essential nutrients. You will also see hair loss problems in those who suffer with various types of psychological disorders.

Treatment for Hair Loss from Physical Causes

As mentioned above, hormone balancing is one of the best ways to treat hair loss caused by physical issues. Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are very important hormones for women. If the levels of any of these hormones are off balance, it can affect the entire body. Hormones that are not balanced properly can cause people to suffer with mood swings as well as hair loss or thinning hair. Estrogen levels are the most important to maintain as they can cause such problems as decreased sex drive, menopause and even infertility.

Treatment for Hair Loss from Psychological Causes

One of the main ways to treat hair loss that is caused by psychological issues is to work on those issues. For instance, if you are overworked, you should find ways to lesson your work load or change your hours so that you are not overwhelmed with your job. If you are dealing with stress from a recent event, you may want to seek out therapy options. This will help you to deal with the feelings so that you will learn how to deal with the stress.

Most doctors prefer to combine both physical and psychological treatments in order to get the most benefits. This would include therapy as well as an exercise program. Many people find that if they balance out their life and learn how to deal with stress, their hair loss problems are manageable. If you suffer with hair loss due to a rare psychological disorder, you should seek the advice of a psychiatrist.

Changing your Lifestyle to Treat Anxiety

As mentioned above, you will need to make some changes in your life style such as the hours you work or the amount of time you spend helping others. Some people find this option difficult as it can be hard to make so many changes. This is generally why they look to medicinal ways to treat their hair loss.

Below graphic shows you how a hair growth and loss.

In Conclusion, if you suffer with hair loss problems, you need to first find out what is causing it. Once you find the source of the problem, you can then figure out which type of treatment is best. You will need to see if your problem is physical, psychological or both. Take a look at your life style and see what changes you can make to help balance your life out.

It is always good to work in some type of exercise program as this will help to keep your body healthy and functioning as its best. There are plenty of hormone replacement therapy options including those that are all natural alternative medications. It is best to talk with your doctor so that you can see which type of treatment is best. The type of treatment you have will depend on your personal situation.

[Extracted from: Ezine Articles]

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Tips of the Month - July 2010

2010-07-04T22:23:00.010+08:00

Collagen

Are you thinking what is happening to your face? What makes your face deteriorate?

The answer is lack of collagen.

Collagen functions as scaffolding for our body. It is the fibrous protein constituent of skin, cartilage, bones and other connective tissue. An appropriate and enough collagen supply in our body are extremely required, however it is no easy to maintain and achieve. Unfortunately, it is established that our body loses collagen at a rate of 1.5% per annum, starting at the age of 25. Collagen functions as a chondroprotective agent, which means that it protects cartilage and synovial fluid against degeneration.

As your age increases, you will find your skin facing into problems (i.e. acne, pimples, wrinkles, etc.) This is due to depletion of collagen on our skin and body.

The depletion of collagen in our skin leads to the formation of wrinkles and the occurrence of other signs of aging. If this happens, collagen function simply defeats its purpose. Another collagen function is that it can reduce oxidative damage to joints, hence, stimulate major decrease in joint pain, and swelling.

For the collagen functions to be maximized, maintain the collagen supply in your body by taking collagen supplement. The benefits these supplements give you include revitalizing your skin and keeping it healthy, reducing the occurrence of fine lines and wrinkles, strengthen your nails and improve the condition of your hair. If supplement is taken before exercise or any physical activities, collagen functions at its best, increasing both energy and performance. They can also maintain and replenish lean muscle mass to improve the administration of your body's fat, therefore, take part in managing weight.

It is very important to know and understand the collagen functions in order for us to prevent the early signs of aging by slowing them down through regular intake of collagen supplement. If you want to live your life to the fullest, feeling and looking young, take care of your health and replenish your body's reducing supply of collagen.

As we age and we subject our skin to greater and greater amounts of sun damage, we degrade our skin's collagen, causing the look and feel of our skin to degrade as well. The ability of our skin to develop healthy collagen diminishes and we are left with collagen that is damaged.

Collagen can be a form of liquid gel to apply onto the face and skin or as a type of drink/pills for consumption. For consumption, it can be a bottle of collagen drink and appropriate to drink one bottle before each bedtime. If you are intending to apply the collagen on the skin, look out for face mask or face gel that contain collagen. Apply it three times a week and for best result, use a collagen face mask every once a week till you see results.

Collagen have many form of weightage. There are various weightage contain 1000mg, 3500mg, 5000mg or 7000mg where different skin type needs different mg of collagen.

Recommendation (Extracted from Ezinearticles):
Drink - Regular intake of 5000mg before bedtime.
Facial mask - Every once a week with a content of 70% collagen level.

Expired Makeup

2010-06-19T22:13:00.002+08:00

Any idea if your makeup have expired?

If you don’t know that makeup is perishable, do start to check your cosmetics on your dressing table and cosmetic bag.

Each type of makeup has a general shelf life, however, there is an easy way to tell.

If your makeup has changed texture, or separated, especially liquid items like foundation, then it’s safe to say that it needs to be throw into the bin.

Powder formulations may begin to cake.

Another way to check is whether your makeup starts to smell different.

Never think that saving money on makeup is important. Your skin condition is more important than your money. If your skin condition get worst because of expired makeup, you will ended up wasting more money on getting your face back to its original condition.

Using makeup that’s beyond its use by date will not only give you poor results, but can also lead to skin irritations and even infections – definitely not the way to get a great look!

Lastly, never share your makeup with others as each individual person have its own type of skin condition. Never reuse makeup sponge as well because each time the sponge is used, after awhile, it will tend to contain bacterial, germs and other unhygienic materials that can cause your skin to suffer.

So, why make your skin suffer? Don't wait now.

Check, Care and Concern for your skin.

Natural Detox

2010-06-19T21:47:00.002+08:00

Any natural way to detox naturally?

The best way to detox is to eat foods that will do the job naturally. One way is to eat fruits. Fruit is delicious, has a high liquid content, antioxidants, nutrients, and fiber.

One of the best detox vitamins is vitamin C, which is found in oranges and limes.

Wheat grass and spinach give your body a chlorophyll boost by helping it to get rid of harmful environmental toxins like smog. They also help the liver in detoxification.

Garlic helps the liver to produce enzymes, which filter out toxic residue, so add fresh or cooked garlic to most of your meals. Broccoli sprouts, rather than the fully-grown vegetable, are more effective in helping to stimulate the detoxification enzymes in the digestive tract.

Tips of the Month - June 2010

2010-06-07T08:01:00.003+08:00

Raspberries

Red raspberry is the source of a dietary supplement sold in many health food stores called ellagic acid. This substance found naturally in raspberries belongs to the family of phytonutrients called tannins, and it is viewed as being responsible for a good portion of the antioxidant activity of this (and other) berries.

As an antioxidant food containing ellagic acid, raspberries help prevent unwanted damage to cell membranes and other structures in the body by neutralizing free radicals. Ellagic acid is not the only well-researched phytonutrient component of raspberry, however. Raspberry's flavonoid content is also well documented.

Raspberries' anthocyanins also give these delectable berries unique antioxidant properties, as well as some antimicrobial ones, including the ability to prevent overgrowth of certain bacteria and fungi in the body (for example, the yeast Candida albicans, which is a frequent culprit in vaginal infections and can be a contributing cause in irritable bowel syndrome).

It also have a high contain in vitamins, mineral antioxidants and able to promote optimal health.

1 cup of Raspberries = 123.00 grams (60.28 calories) and contains:

- Manganese 1.24 mg
- Vitamin C 30.76 mg
- Dietary fiber 8.34 g
- Folate 31.98 mcg
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.12 mg
- Magnesium 22.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 (niacin) 1.10 mg
- Potassium 186.96 mg
- Omega 3 fatty acids 0.12 g
- Copper 0.10 mg

Acne Formation

2010-05-28T14:22:00.009+08:00

Do you know how acne is form?

Palgantong Sunny Set

2010-05-08T21:08:00.006+08:00

Palgantong Sunny Set

Sunny Set consists of:

Palgantong Sunny BB Cream SPF25 PA++
Palgantong Sun Powder SPF30 PA++ - Original Beige
2 Powder Puff
Mini Cosmetic Bag

The BB Cream helps to improve the skin tone effectively, cover imperfections and fine line. With the SPF25 PA++ sunscreen to prevent formation of black spots and it is oil-free, able to keep your makeup long lasting.

Using the BB Cream together with the Sunny Loose Powder helps to cover the skin pores and soak up the excess oil, keeping your makeup perfect all the time.

Both BB Cream and Sun Powder contain UV protection effect that able to protect the skin as clean protecting over formation of melamine pigment and preventing break of red and yellow color balance which consist of skin color.

Overall, the Sunny Set will allows your skin to be protected from the sun rays as well as prevention from black spots and any skin imprefections.

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Palgantong Flower Collection

2010-05-08T20:38:00.004+08:00

Palgantong Flower Collection

The Flower Collection Set consist of:

Palgantong Theatrical Powder - Original Beige
Palgantong Color Pearl Powder - Lavender Purple with Light Shimmer

Palgantong's Theatrical Loose Powder is the number one best selling in both Japan and Korea for 5 years in a row. It is being used by many of the Korean and Japan movie stars and this powder is also known as the "Star Powder". As compared to other loose powder, the size of Theatrical Loose Powder is finely milled and half the size of particles. The powder will even the skin tone with natural appearance and brightens up the skin. In addition, it can make your face look slimmer, create a silky and oil-free skin, thus able to give you a long lasting makeup.

Palgantong Color Pearl Powder contains contains lightweight glittering pearl beads that has beautiful contouring effect and adds glow to the facial region at all different viewing angles. It allows the skin to become silky and gives a natural pearl shine effect which can also be use as a highlight on the face.

This collection will defintely allows your skin to look brighter and natural.

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Palgantong Morning Set

2010-05-08T20:19:00.008+08:00

Palgantong Morning Set

The Morning Set consist of:

Multi Function BB Cream with SPF 15
Dodo Loose Powder
Cute Pink Puff
Beautiful Mini Cosmetic Bag

This collection series set is a hit item in both Japan and Korea. The shimmering loose powder has a super hydrating functions towards the skin. The set also includes the Blemish Balm Cream 4-in-1 which is a makeup base specially created to be use before Theatrical Powder. It provide the necessary hydration required by the skin and it contain SPF15 to protect the skin from harmful UV rays.

Overall, this collection set can allow your skin to become hydrated and transparent healthy skin. With this set, you can face the sun bravely with no worries.

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Perfect Skin

2010-05-08T19:14:00.008+08:00

In order to have a total skin perfection, using the right skin product and right cosmetic is very important. Most of us think that cosmetic is only used by people who are vain but however this concept is wrong. Nowadays, cosmetic can not only make our face look prettier, but also brighten up the face and ables to protect the skin from all external forces such as UV rays from the sun.

Palgantong

There are a series of Palgantong products that are well known and proven to have some effective effect on any person's skin. Palgantong is one of the brands under the Dodo Company Ltd in Korea. They have a range of collection series which are highly recommended by many famous makeup artist. One of them is Mr Andy Lee.

Here is the article extracted from his blog:

Heard so much about this brand of loose powder, finally is coming to Singapore soon.

In 1978, LUDWIG LEICHNER of German created the professional cosmetic for the 1st time in the world. Re-established the cosmetic through re-blending a prescription for Asian skin with the inherited prescription and skill of the cosmetic (130 years’ tradition).

As introducing in Professional make-up field, such as Korean TV broadcasts, in 1989, professional make-up artists had started to use the theatrical powder, alias . This is very well known product to entertainers. Since 1999, this, the best hit product, has been selling to non-entertainers as well.

Also, it recorded 600 million selling products from 2002 to 2006 in critical Japan cosmetic market. Therefore, it was selected as and secures the 1st selling position in Japan powder section. This is internationally approved production power, the Theatrical powder.

o Slimming Effect : Make your face look slimmer with a three-dimension effect caused by the light reflection

o Long Lasting Effect : Strong to water or sweat. Do not make strain easily. Excellent long lasting functional powder

o Blooming Effect : The scattering effect of light scattering power creates bright and splendid skin.

o Super Hydrate Effect : Maintain the moisture all day long preventing moisture evaporation, Create silky skin

Palgantong Collection Series:

1. Morning Set

2. Flower Collection Set

3. Sunny Set

So hurry now. Do not be hesitated.

Visit our online store today!

Gloss of Romance

2010-05-08T18:54:00.000+08:00

If you feel sheer pinks are too subtle, and bold colours too loud, for you? Opt for in-between shades, which will give you a fresh, youthful look.

Top Tip:

Care for you lips like you do your eye contours, as this area is rather delicate, and the first to dry out when your body is dehydrated. Always use a dedicated lip make-up remover to get rid of lipstick and lip liner the end of the day.

Slather on lip balm before you sleep and you will wake up with full, smooth and plump lips. Look at the after effect below after a few weeks:

[Extracted from Women's Weekly Singapore May 2010]

Tips of the Month - May 2010

2010-05-03T12:10:00.003+08:00

Starfruits

Starfruits which is also know as the Carambola.

Varieties: Several, ranging from sweet to sour
Fruit: length: 10-20 cm; diameter: 6-10cm; weight: 150-500gm
Season: almost all year round
Culinary uses: eaten as fresh fruit and in salads; a syrup; a pickle
Other uses: medicinal; stain remover
Scientific name: Averrhoa

Star fruit is a juicy tropical fruit that is grown throughout Southeast Asia. The fruit is green when unripe and vary from pale yellow to deep amber when ripe. It has four to six strongly pointed ridges that run from top to bottom, and the soft flesh is encased in a thin waxy, translucent skin (which is eaten together with the flesh). When the fruit is cut crosswise each slice is shaped like a star, hence its named, “star fruit.”

The fruit (which is mostly consumed fresh or as juice) is rich in vitamins A, C, iron, and high fiber content. The taste varies from sour to sweet, one way of distinguishing the sour variety from the sweeter ones is that the former has narrower ribs, while the latter have thicker, fleshy ones. Unripe star fruit is preserved in many parts of Southeast Asia and is used as a traditional remedy.

Health Benefits:

- May lower cholesterol levels and add bulk and moisture to feces.
- A decoction of leaves and roots (prepared separately or in combination) can help cure headaches, ringworm, and chickenpox.
- Able to cure hangovers and prickly heat.
- It can be also used to treat sore eyes.
- The fruit is is commonly believed to stimulate the flow of milk for the nursing mothers.
- For sunstroke, a piece of the sweet variety is recommended.
- For nausea and indigestion eat half piece of the fruit and repeat after 3 hours.
- Its rich in vitamin C content can help ward off winter colds and flu.
- It is recommended as diet fruit because of its high fiber and low calorie content.
- It contain full of antioxidants and flavonoids.

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz):

Energy - 128 kJ (31 kcal)
Carbohydrates - 6.73 g
Sugars - 3.98 g
Dietary fiber - 2.8 g
Fat - 0.33 g
Protein - 1.04 g
Pantothenic acid (B5) - 0.39 mg (8%)
Folate (Vit. B9) - 12 μg (3%)
Vitamin C - 34.4 mg (57%)
Phosphorus - 12 mg (2%)
Potassium - 133 mg (3%)
Zinc - 0.12 mg (1%)

Buying Tip: Look for shiny yellow star fruit that are without bruises and are not too soft. Ripe starfruit should be used as soon as possible.

Beauty Boo-Boos

2010-05-01T11:05:00.006+08:00

Ten common beauty mistakes that you should know about and how to rectify them.

1.

Ditch!
Lathering your cleansing foam on your face to remove make up.

Do!
Stay by squeezing about 1.5cm worth of cleanser into your palm, add 2 to 3 drops of water and start lathering the mixture in your palm till you get the texture of whipped cream atop a cup of cappuccino. Using your middle and ring fingers, pick up the lather and start cleansing. The smooth and refined lather will be able to remove all impurities but won't drag on your skin, ensuring that your skin stays smooth and line-free.

2.

Ditch!
Combing your hair through from roots to ends just to get rid of those pesky knots.

Do!
The best way to get rid of knots is to try to comb out the knots from the ends first, then working your way up to the roots. Dragging your comb from the roots to the ends will only result in breaking the hair strands, especially true when you're trying to comb your hair after a wash as damp hair is even more fragile.

3.
Ditch!
Concealing oil and grease on your face by patting on more powder foundation or pressed powder.

Do!
Keep blotting papers handy in your makeup kit, and use these to soak excess sebum before touching up with your powder. While it's tempting to just load up more powder to soak up the sebum on the face, it will only result in a cakey look, instead of a smooth and flawless finish you so desire.

4.

Ditch!
Using a low heat setting on your hairdryer in hopes that it is less damaging to your locks.

Do!
Using any form of styling tool that involves heat is damaging to your hair! So it is more important to use a serum or lotion that protects against thermal damage on your tresses first. Set your dryer on high heat and dry your hair using your fingers to separate the strands. Once it is almost 70% dry, use a brush and pointing the nozzle of the dryer downwards, dry the hair in sections. This helps create a sleek and smooth finish.

5.

Ditch!
Shaving with a dull blade.

Do!
If you're unsure when you should change your blade, we advise replacing the blade at the first sign of dullness or discomfort, or after 5 to 10 shaves. Shaving with a dull blade can not only lead to nicks and cuts, but it can also lead to razor burn, which is especially true when shaving sensitive areas like the underarms or bikini line. In addition, a dull blade can also result in red and blotchy skin.

6.

Ditch!
Wearing chipped nail polish.

Do!
Having nicks and chips in your perfectly done manicure is never nice looking, but walking around parading these chips is even worse. So clean them off once it starts looking unsightly and unprofessional. It is much better to have clean, polish-free nails.

7.

Ditch!
Heavily rimmed eyes

Do!
For perfectly defined eyes, line the eyes on the top lash line with a thinner line in the inner corners and ending with a thicker line as you move outwards. Lining the eyes gives more depth, giving the illusion of bigger eyes. And never encase your eyes with a thick black line on the bottom. Instead, using a dark brown or grey eyeliner to lightly line the lower lash line. Then dab a silver or white eyeliner on the liner corners of the eyes to complete.

8.
Ditch!
Wearing too-light a shade of concealer around the eyes.

Do!
A good guide to see if you are using a concealer that is too light, is when you notice an ashy grey hue on the undereye area, and you should move on to the next shade down. If you have redness on the eye area, use a yellow based concealer while a blue tinge needs a warm peach based concealer. And if you have a purple hue under the eyes, mix both yellow and peach tones concealers to conceal.

9.
Ditch!
Loading pimple cream onto your spots.

Do!
Just a pea-sized amount on each spot is good enough. do keep in mind that many of these spots treatments have high concentrations of acids that can leave the area around the offending spot dry and flaky. The area can also end up looking raw, red and irritated.

10.

Ditch!
Applying conditioner from roots to ends.

Do!
The hair closest to your roots is healthy new growth while the ends are where more damage is, so concentrate conditioner application to the ends rather than at the roots. Besides, condiioning the roots can weigh your hair down, and result in greasy-looking and stringy hair. your best bet? Start applying the conditioner at where your ears are, then continue downwards for that healthy bounce. Besides applying conditioner to the roots can also clog the hair follicels, which might result in dandruff, or worse yet, cause hair loss in the future.

[Extracted from ELLE Singapore May 2010 Edition]

Palgantong - Morning Set

2010-04-25T14:20:00.008+08:00

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Palgantong Morning Set
One minute make-up. A miracle!!
1 Set

# ID: PGT-MS1-1ST

SGD $16.90

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Product Details

DODO Palgantong beautiful skin limited edition (BB Cream Set)

1 minute make-up. A miracle!!

Dodo Palgantong morning set is a hit item in Japan and Korea. The shimmering loose powder and the BB cream is suitable for use for all skin type.

The package, includes:

Multi-function BB Cream with SPF15 (15 grams)

DODO loose powder (10 grams)

Cute Pink Puff

Beautiful Mini Cosmetic Bag

Tips of the Month - April 2010

2010-04-05T20:16:00.000+08:00

Apple

1.Apple is a rich source of flavonoid and polyphenols both are powerful antioxidant.

2.Study shown that by eating 100g of apple can give an antioxidant effect that equal to taking about 1,500mg of vitamin C.

3.Apple contain a large amount of minerals and vitamins that can strengthen the blood.

4.Apple contain malic acid and tartaric acid, that can help prevent disturbances of the liver and digestion.

5.Apple cider vinegar when used as beverage can help to prevent the formation of kidney stone.

6.The skin of Apple contain pectin that can help remove toxic substances from the system by supplying galacturonic acid. Pectin helps prevent protein matter in the intestine from spoiling.

7.Eating an apple daily can lower cholesterol and reduce skin diseases.

Apples have been recommended for : Obesity, Headache, Arthritis, Bronchial asthma, Inflammation of the bladder, Gonorrhea, Anemia, Tuberculosis, Neuritis, Insomnia, Catarrh, Gallbladder stones, Worms, Halithosis, Pyorrhea

Nutritive Values : Per 100 grams

• Vitamin A : 900 I.U.
• Vitamin B : Thiamine .07 mg.
• Vitamin C : 5 mg.
• Vitamin G : Amount uncertain
• Calcium : 6 mg.
• Iron : 3 mg.
• Phosphorus : 10 mg.
• Potassium : 130 mg.
• Carbohydrates : 14.9 gm.
• Calories : 58

[Extracted from Hubpages.com]

Tips of the Month - February 2010

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Green Tea

Green tea is a type of tea made soley with the leaves of Camelia sinensis that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing.

Green tea can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer as well as beneficially impact bone density, cognitive function, dental cavities, and kidney stones.

Green tea also contains carotenoids, tocopherols, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), minerals such as chromium, manganese, selenium or zinc, and certain phytochemical compounds. It is a more potent antioxidant than black tea, although black tea has substances which green tea does not such as theaflavin...

Drinking green tea everyday can promotes body detoxing and good health as it contains high antioxidant in it.

Tips of the Month - January 2010

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Kiwifruit

Kiwifruit is another type of fruits in the Fruits category. It contains the various nutrients in it:

- Water
- Energy
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Vitamin C
- Riboflavin
- Vitamin B-12
- Vitamin A

And best of kiwifruit is that, it contains zero value of cholesterol. In particular, they contain a higher value of Vitamin C (more than oranges), as much potassium as bananas and a good amount of beta-carotene.

The high content in dietary fiber in kiwifruits helps improving diseases such as diabetes, by controlling sugar levels, and colon cancer, since fiber binds to toxic compounds in the colon and helps us expel them. The fiber content has also been proven to reduce cholesterol levels, improving the conditions of patients with cardiovascular diseases and lowering the probability of heart attacks.

Eating kiwifruit is clearly a healthy choice and it is particularly useful in these cases:

- Prevents asthma,
- Prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children,
- Provides a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins, and
- Helps prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fiber content.

Tips of the Month - December 2009

2009-11-30T21:54:00.002+08:00

Raw Sugar

Raw sugar is not the same as the brown sugar that you see in store, even though they are both brown.

It is made from the juice from the sugar cane plant and has trace minerals and nutrients present. Besides being a certain way to elevate blood sugar levels, white sugar is considered to be "empty calories as it offers no nutritional substance whatsoever.

When comes to choosing sugar, there is no doubt that raw sugar is the best choice. It contains minerals and nutrients that are stripped from white sugar and regular brown sugar. Raw sugar contains:

- around 11 calories per teaspoon
- vitamins
- minerals (which include calcium and iron)

With the increase of diabetes and obesity, people tend to take a look at the type of sweeteners that they are using. It is important to make sure that you are not using excessive amounts of sugar, specifically white sugar in your diet.

It is also important to make sure that you don't mistaken raw sugar with brown sugar. So, think twice again before you decide to use raw sugar, brown sugar or white sugar in your normal drink routines. Most importantly, a careful diet can lead to a healthy lifestyle and better looking healthy skin.

10 Effective Remedies For Hair Loss

2009-11-12T21:28:00.004+08:00

Home Remedies For Hair Loss - 10 Effective Remedies

Hair loss is one of the most popular problems for everybody. Hair loss can be caused due to the thinning of hair, baldness, dandruff and itchy scalp. Hair is produced by protein keratin and hair loss problem is also commonly known as baldness. There are many reasons of hair fall like lack of vitamins, improper diet, stress, anxiety, depression, improper blood circulation and it is also caused due to the chronic diseases like diabetes, thyroid and chemotherapy of cancer. 50 to 100 hair fall is normal in a day but excess hair loss is the symptom that something is wrong.

Home Remedies for Hair Loss:

1. Take one cup of mustard oil with some henna leaves and boil for few minutes. After boiling strain this solution and keep it in a bottle and massage everyday, this will help you to reduce the baldness.

2. Fenugreek seeds are also one of the common home remedy which helps to reduce the baldness. Grind some fenugreek seeds and also add water and apply this paste on the head. After 40minutes wash your hair try this paste for a month, this is one of the very effective remedy.

3. You can also try powerful rubbing of the scalp with the fingers after washing your hairs with cold water. This is also very beneficial and also very effective home remedy which helps to reduce the hair fall.

4. You can also rub the scalp areas with onion and then apply honey; this is very effective natural remedy.

5. Take an egg yolk and mix it with honey properly and apply this solution for ½ hour. After, wash your hair with cold water. This will also helps you to get rid from hair fall problem.

6. You can also make home based shampoo for hair. Take 5 tablespoons of curd, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of gram raw powder. Apply this shampoo on the head and rinse after an hour. These will also very useful remedy to reduce the hair fall.

7. You can also wash your hairs with apple cider vinegar and sage tea, this will helps you to maintain the long and healthy hairs.

8. Tea tree oil is very effective to kill lice and bacteria which attack the follicle and cause hair fall. Apply tea tree oil regularly.

9. There is various numbers of herbs which also helps to avoid hair fall and gives healthy and strong hairs like ashwgandha; ashwagandha helps to reduce your stress, depression and other mental stress. Also herb like shikakai, aloe Vera, burdock and marshmallow are very beneficial for hairs.

10. You can also use herbal oil like almond oil, lemon based oil, olive oil and mustard oil to hairs on regular basis. This will helps to avoid hair falling.

[Extracted from: Ezine Articles]

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Tips of the Month - November 2009

2009-11-08T21:50:00.003+08:00

Blueberries

"Wild Blueberries are stars in terms of their antioxidant capacity."

~Dr. Ronald Priod, Lead Researcher (USDA Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center and Agricultural Research Service. ~

Blueberries have many health benefits:

- High in antioxidants
Antioxidants help neutralize harmful by-products called "free radicals" that can lead to cancer and other age-related diseases.

- Lowers cholesterol
Blueberries can also lower cholesterol better than prescription drugs.

- Prevents urinary tract infections
Blueberries have compounds similar to those of cranberries and also be used to treat and prevent urinary tract infections.

- Improves memory, coordination and balance
Blueberries able to protect against the effects of age-related deterioration of brain, such as short-term memory loss.

- Improves eyesight
It can help reduce eyestrain.

- Slows aging

Blueberries can be eaten like any other fruits and it can also used it as part of a DIY facial masks. The blueberry fruits are able to treat your face to be looking youthful, heal and repair your skin.

DIY Moisturizing Homemade Face Masks: Yogurt Face Mask
Place a approximately half cupful of blueberries and one tablespoon of yogurt in a blender to mix thoroughly.

Apply to the face and leave on for 20 minutes.

Quick Beauty Fixes

2009-10-14T21:28:00.002+08:00

These clever tricks will save your face during the party season.

- Ran out of lipstick? Make your own by rubbing on a lip balm, then dip your finger into a pink-coloured powder shadow or blush and press it onto your lips. You'll wind up with a rick lip colour that's shiny and sheer.

- Brow powder may look natural, but most formulations don't last long and tend to disappear by lunchtime. The solution? Use a brow pencil before you apply your brow powder. The pencil's wax base will hold the powder in place.

- to counteract dark circles, pat on a yellow-based concealer on shade lighter than your foundation, as close to the lower lash line as possible. Blend right down to the eye socket and on the sides of your nose.

[Extracted from: Glow Magazine by Watson, Oct to Dec 2009]

Tips of the Month - October 2009

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Pumpkin

When you think of pumpkin, you likely think of pumpkin pie, and that's something you usually only eat around Thanksgiving, right? Or maybe you are thinking Halloween and a jacko'lantern? Which, sadly enough, is often made of the shell and most people just throw out the insides. What a waste!

That jacko'lantern was once filled with phytonutrients before it was nothing more than a gaping mouth and a blank stare.

Phytonutrients help to keep your skin young looking and can protect it from sun damage as well.

Pumpkin have great source of fiber, vitamins C and E, and potassium which may help to prevent heart disease and normalise blood pressure. Pumpkins taste great and are chock full of caratenoid pigments like alpha-carotene,along with beta carotene and lutein. It also contain antioxidants and loaded with vitamins A.

Pumpkin Seed

The pumpkin seed oil extract can helps in reduction of frequency of night time urination. It may help to prevent prostate enlargement by blocking testostreone, the male hormone that can trigger prostate growth.

Pumpkin seed can be eaten roasted as well.

Therefore, think twice before you throw away the meat of the pumpkin after making the Halloween's jacko'lantern.

Total Antioxidant Capacity

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Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) of the top 50 Foods

Antioxidant

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What is Antioxidants?

Antioxidants protect the body’s cells against oxidants. These can damage the cell’s surface, alter its DNA or completely kill the cell. Oxidants cause oxidative stress if the body does not have time to take care of them. It can lead to diseases. A diet naturally rich in antioxidants helps protect the body.

A high intake of antioxidant fruit and vegetables really discourages many age diseases and aging. Presumably there is as yet unknown nutrients in food that plays a role. To slow down aging is the next step after you have reduced the risk of diseases and other causes of death.

Antioxidants may stop some of our most common diseases that are caused by age. The body’s aging process may simply get an opponent that reduces oxidation of organs and functions. Antioxidants grab a hold of the harmful free radicals, which in the free form threatens to trigger a series of serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and alzheimer’s. Free radicals are also one of the reasons why aging people may get wrinkled skin. The body’s natural production of antioxidants decreases with age, making it even more important to fill in with a healthy diet if you want to feel young and healthy.

Click to see the top 50 Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) foods

Best Thing For Your Skin

2009-09-17T20:48:00.007+08:00

To Prevent or To Cure?

The best things in life are often simple pleasures like good food, small thoughtful gestures and spending time with your loves ones. Likewise, the best things when it comes to caring for your skin should stay equally fuss-free and simple.

The Sun: Friend or Foe

Life is impossible without the sun. But we all know that overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays disrupts our skin's function and its renewal rate, which accelerates skin ageing. No one knows exactly how the sun's rays affect the way our skin regenerates.

Sun Rays

When the sun's UV rays penetrate into our skin, they tend to disrupt and damage skin cell functions, so it cannot heal itself, leading to loss of moisture and rough skin that is dry and dull-looking. In severe cases, over exposure to UV rays can also cause skin cancer.

Healthy Skin is Most Vital

Healthy skin is only possible when our skin's protective barrier is healthy, resilient and where the cellular turnover rate is optimal. While you may not have serious skincare problems, you could have a weakened skin barrier, leaving it open to daily aggressors and too weak to retain moisture and absorb nutrients it needs for daily skincare. This starts a vicious cycle and kickstarts ageing.

Therefore, the next best thing for your skin is to choose the right skin care solution and prevention is eventually better than cure. Start preventing future skin problems than to treat skincare problems when they occur.

[Extract from Women's Weekly Issue October 2009]

Tips of the month - September 2009

2009-08-31T21:53:00.003+08:00

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a large orange-like fruit that belongs to the citrus family. It derives from a natural cross-breeding between orange and pomelo, thus its size.

Depending on its variety, the diameter of a grapefruit can range between four and six inches. The fruit's skin looks like that of an orange, but its flesh comes in white, pink or red.

It is called a grapefruit simply because it grows in clusters, like grapes. The taste of a grapefruit can be bitter and sour but it has so many health benefits.

Benefits of Grapefruit

Grapefruit does not only contain vitamin C which are commonly known to be protective against cold or flu. It also have nutrient that helps prevent a certain disease, but rather the combination of several ingredients in it that does the trick. This juicy fruit contains citric acid, natural sugars, essential oils like limonene, pinene and citral. It also have smaller amounts of vitamin A, B complex, E and K.

In the mineral department, larger amounts of calcium, folic acid, phosphorus, and potassium are found. The nutritive of all these able to help fight cancer and various diseases.

Health Benefits

Common cold
A common cold is usually your body telling you that you are overworked. A regular drink of grapefruit during a stressful period gives your immune system the boost needed to prevent it coming on.

Cholesterol
A certain compound found in grapefruit helps reduce the excessive production of cholesterol from the liver.

Fatigue
At the end of a long and tiring day, drink a glass of grapefruit juice with lemon juice in equal parts with a little honey, to dispel all fatigue and tiredness.

Fever
Besides drinking plenty of fluids, also drink grapefruit juice to reduce fever.

Insomnia
A drink of grapefruit juice before bedtime, helps to promote sleep and alleviates insomnia.

Sore throat
Drinking a freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice helps relieve sore throats and soothes coughs.

Weight-loss
This fruit has a fat-burning enzyme and can help to absorb and reduce the starch and sugar in the body. It is widely consumed by people who are trying to lose weight. Just take a glass of grapefruit juice twice a day and eat normally.

Consumption Tips

Choose grapefruits like how you would oranges, firm and springy to the touch. If you can, choose the pink and red variety which are slightly sweeter.

Keep grapefruits at room temperature before juicing to get the most out of it. To prepare, quarter the fruit and peel off the skin. Leave in as much rind as possible as it contains the most anti-cancer agents.

If you find the grapefruit juice too bitter or sour, mix with a little honey or with juices of other sweeter fruits.

However, despite all its goodness, always remember to take only in moderation. Excessive consumption of any citrus juices can leach calcium from the body system, causing decay of the bones and teeth.

Benefits of Water

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Our body is made up of between 55% to 75% of water and is always in need to constant water replenishment.

How much can our body expel water?

Your lungs expel between two and four cups of water each day through normal breathing - even more on a cold day.

If your feet sweat, there goes another cup of water.

If you make half a dozen trips to the bathroom during the day, that's six cups of water.

If you perspire, you expel about two cups of water (which doesn't include exercise-induced perspiration).

Benefits of water

Water is crucial to your health. It makes up, on average, 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry on normal functions. Lack of water can also let your body feel tired or make you have lesser energy.

So how much of water do each person needs?

Remember the 8x8 rule. Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day (about 1.9 liters).

Drinking too much water?

Though uncommon, it's possible to drink too much water. Drinking excessive amounts can overwhelm your kidneys' ability to get rid of the water. This can lead to hyponatremia, a condition in which excess water intake dilutes the normal amount of sodium in the blood.

[Extracted by Shapefit]

Fungal Infections

2009-08-09T09:59:00.003+08:00

What are Fungi?

Fungi are microscopic plant organisms that consist of cells such as mould, mildews and yeast. They cannot produce their own food; thus behave as either parasites or saprophytes, absorbing nutrients from organic matter such as humans and animals.

Fungi are infections.

What are the types of Fungal Infections and how to prevent them?

1. Althletes foot

- Wear flip-flops in changing areas.
- Use antifungal sprays or powders in shoes and feet.
- Dry the feet and between the toes last after a shower to prevent spread to other parts of the skin.
- Avoid tight or closed footwear especially in warm climates.
- Change socks daily. Cotton socks keep the feet cooler.
- Wash towels daily.

2. Jock itch (Groin infection)

It is commonly seen in boys and men whose anatomy allows for a warm, moist environment which is ideal for fungal growth. It is often itchy and occurs in the groin creases (the scrotum is rarely affected), although it may spread to the upper inner thigh, buttocks and sometimes the lower abdomen.

Jock itch is shows as red-brown scarly rash, sometimes with small blisters or pustules at the edge. Sometimes the skin may show a thickened appearance result from rubbing and chronic scratching.

To prevent it:

- Wash the groin daily. Dry the skin carefully after bathing.
- Do not dry the feet before the groin to reduce the risk of spreading fungus from the feet.
- Change underwear daily.
- Wash towels daily.

3. Ringworm (skin infection)

Ringworm causes red scaly patches that are typically ring-shaped. It generally appear on the upper body, or the hands and feet. Beware that ringworm is sometimes inadvertently treated with topical cortisone creams, which change the appearance of the rash and may worsen the condition.

To prevent it:

- Ringworm on the body can either spread from fungus elsewhere on the skin or from animals. - - It can also spread from contact with others.

4. Nail infections

- An infected toenail is common but there won't always be symptoms.
- You may see a thickening of the nail, which can be uncomfortable when it rubs against footwear.
- You may also see an infection of the skin, especially the web space between the outer toes.

5. Scalp infections

- An infection of the scalp would show an increase of fungus.
- It can be spread to others in the same family, or at school.
- There is no need to keep children out of school but combs and head wear should not be shared with other children.
- There is always a risk of the infection being spread from pets.

Type of treatment drugs

1. Clotrimazole
2. Ciclopirox
3. Ketoconazole
4. Terbinafine Hydrochloride
5. Itraconazole
6. FLuconazole

Anyone can get a fungal infection and today's active lifestyles can make it easier to become exposed. There are several effective treatment regimens available, depending on the condition, getting rid of an infection can take several weeks and not rely on several days.

[Extracted from Fungal Guide.ca]

Tips of the month - August 2009

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Avocado

Avocado has been well known as being one of the most nutritious foods known. It naturally contain disease fighting and health-promoting properties that most people don't even know about.

Avocado are full of vitamin B, E and K. It is also one of the most fiber rich vegetables. The best way that can benefit your overall health is to eat one avocado daily.

It also contain excellent source of monounsaturated fat (good fat) which is simply burned through regular physical activity. The fat of the avocado is very helpful to the body because it lowers cholesterol. It also have more than twice the amount of potassium than a banana. Potassium is a very important mineral needed in a human body. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and blood pressure regulator therefore it is good for the body to receive good amounts of potassium for health.

As a topical agent, the avocado is great for the skin and can be used as a weekly facial to clean the skin of impurities. The avocado oil can be also used as a natural sunscreen.

Unwanted Hair Removal

2009-07-31T21:41:00.005+08:00

It is easy to remove unwanted hairs if you are a woman. But of course, the hair removal process must be done less aggressive.

If you have decided to remove your unwanted hairs, advice is to do it on a regular basis so as to avoid thickness of each hair that it can grows.

There are a few traditional ways to remove your hairs. Here are they:

Shaving

Shaving is the most popular ways of quick removing clumps of unwanted hair. Usually, women will just use the disposable razors just after their shower. It is less of a bother after a bath where the skin and hair are both softer. Shaving after a bath also ensures that you can avoid cutting yourself when shaving.

Tweezers

Unlike males who can tweeze their mustaches all they want, females actually have to shape their facial hairs to be more attractive. When comes to shaping of their eyebrows, did you know that if do you know that plucking sometimes can cause permanent damage to the roots of the hair shafts?

If this happens, there is a big chance that your eyebrow hairs won't be coming back anytime soon. But not to worry because this type of damage occurs over a very long period of time, normally years. Trimming of eyebrow is not a bad option too.

Hot Wax

Hot wax is the most common hair removal method for the bikini area, legs and large areas like the back and the chest. It make use of hot oil and paraffin wax to trap the hairs on the surface of the skin. When the mixture finally hardens, the hardened swath is removed with one swift motion. This can be bit of a surprise pain to first time wax users, but it is normal.

This method is not quite a friendly way of hair removal but it can let you have up to 8 weeks of hair-free time.

[Additional advice]

Pimples

2009-07-28T20:55:00.002+08:00

How do pimples occur?

Interwoven in the layers of your skin are a large number of minute, invisible sebaceous glands, approx. 300 per square cm.

However, should the opening of one of these sebaceous glands become blocked by dirt or skin cells, which have clumped together etc. The excreted sebum accumulates and a blackhead is formed.

Certain skin bacteria collect on the sebaceous matter of the blackheads, which causes the inflammation of the sebaceous glands. Pus forms and then you will have the unwelcome result - a troublesome pimple.

How can you make those pimples disappear?

To deal with this annoying problem, you will just need the correct skin care and a little patience. There is a protective acid mantle of the skin with its pH value of 5.5 and it plays an important role - as a defence mechanise,. This is our skin's natural barrier against harmful environmental influences and germs. Hence, appropriate skin care is most important for everyone.

Just find the correct skin care for your skin will help getting rid of those pimples.

[Extracted from: sebaMED Clear Face]

Tips of the month - July 2009

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Peach

Peach is a round juicy fruit with downy yellowish-red skin and a rough stone.

Benefits:

- rich in vitamin A and C;
- prevent constipation;
- combats cancer;
- aids digestion;
- boosts your immune system; and
- detoxifying.

Peaches are low in calories and one 100 g peach provides almost three quarters of the daily vitamin C requirement. The fruit has a gentle laxative effect and are also rich in iron and potassium.

Peaches are more than 80 percent water and are a good source of dietary fiber. This combination makes them a perfect remedy for constipation.

Brushes

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Foundation

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Any idea which is the right foundation for you?

When the right shade is appled properly, a great foundation is the perfect start to a flawless finish. But with so many formulas and shades to choose from, selecting the right one to build on can sometimes be confusing. Here are a few foundation facts that can help you find your perfect match.

Mineral Powder Foundation
It combines the feel of a powder with the coverage of a foundation. It is weightless, skin-perfecting powder that provides coverage and blends with the sweep of a brush.

Medium-coverage Liquid Foundation
It is generally best for normal to oily skin. It provides even coverage and helps control excess oil.

Full-Coverage Liquid Foundation
It is generally best for normal to dry skin. It helps hydrate skin while providing coverage.

Creme-To-Powder Foundation
It is a 2-in-1 product that glides on like a cream to hide imperfections. It works well with all skin types and dries to a soft, powdery matte finish.

Tips of the month - June 2009

2009-06-02T20:13:00.005+08:00

Durian

Durian can be considered as a dangerous fruit and have a awful sulfuric smell. It is a well known as "King of the Fruits" But almost everyone finds this fruit either repulsive or addictive. Not many people know that durian have a significant source of carbohydrates and fats but proteins as well.

Durian is banned from some parts of the public areas because of the smell, while some health organisation discouraged people from eating not more than two sections of durian per day as there are some cases where people die from excessive durian intake. Even people are killed every year by durians falling from trees.

Durian can be found at any local Asian market. A typical durian has 5 sections of fruit. When it is ripe, a seam should be visible down the outside of each section of the shell. To eat, pull apart along the shell seams and remove the yellow pod of fruit inside.

Health Benefits

1. Blood - A strong blood cleanser

2. Mood - Contains high levels of the amino acid tryptophan, known to alleviate anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and create feelings of euphoria, by raising levels of serotonin in the brain.

3. Muscles - A good muscle builder. Contains high levels of soft proteins.

4. Sexual Function - Asian legends say that durian is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Nutrients

Carbohydrates - 65.8 g
Copper - 0.5 mg
Fats - 13 g (A good source of monounsaturated fat)
Fiber - 9.2 g
Iron - 1 mg
Magnesium - 72.9 mg
Manganese - 0.8 mg
Potassium - 1060 mg
Protein/Amino Acids - 3.6 g (Contains higher levels of protein than most other fruits.)
Sulfur - N/A (Known for it's sulfuric odor.)
Vitamin B6 - 0.8 mg
Vitamin B9/Folate - 87.5 mcg
Vitamin C - 47.9 mg

InGrown Toenail

2009-05-16T21:57:00.004+08:00

There are some toenail problems that some of us might be facing. One of them is known as Ingrown Toenail.

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail.

Causes

An ingrown toenail can result from curved toenails, poorly fitting shoes, toenails that are trimmed improperly, or a toe injury. The skin around the toenail may become red and infected. The great toe is usually affected, but any toenail can become ingrown.

If anyone encounter ingrown toenail problems and do not take care properly it will become swollen at the side and redness skin.

Here are some of the ways to treat such ingrown problems:

1. Soak the foot in warm water.
2. Use a nail file to separate the nail from the inflamed skin.
3. Place a small piece of cotton under the nail. Wet the cotton with water or antiseptic.

There are also some prevention for ingrown toenails:

1. Wear shoes that fit properly.
2. Trim toenails straight across the top and not too short.
3. Keep the feet clean and dry.

Foot Care

2009-05-10T22:47:00.002+08:00

No matter how is your personality is, do not forget the health of your feet as it can plays an important role in your overall personality. It is quite obvious that people want to have beautiful and healthy feet.

Beside proper care of your feet, washing and scrubbing them properly and even moisturizing them on a regular basis are equally important as well. At the same time, you need to wear comfortable shoes, which allows your feet to relax and breathe easily.

Tips

- Wash your feet on a daily basis, preferably in lukewarm water. Thereafter, rinse them with cool water, dry with a towel and apply foot cream to moisturise the skin.

- Whenever you get your feet wet, make sure to dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes.

- the best time to buy shoes is later in the day. Because it is when the feet are a bit swollen and the shoes that feel comfortable at that time will surely be comfortable at all times of the day.

- Scrub your feet, especially the heels and the sole with foot scrubber on a regular basis. It will help remove the dead cells and make your feet softer.

- Before going to bed, remember to apply foot cream for better moisturise your feet skin.

Tips of the month - May 2009

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Strawberry

Most of us know that strawberries are delicious and nutritious. It is the ideal fruit for everyone's daily diet. Eating strawberries regularly also have health benefits to your body.

Strawberries contain a range of nutrients such as Vitamin C as well as antioxidants which able to fight free radicals. These free radicals are elements that can damage cells and lead to any forms of cancers.

Beside Vitamin C, strawberries also contains these sources of:

1. Vitamin K
2. Manganese
3. Vitamin B5
4. Vitamin B6
5. Potassium
6. Folic acid
7. Riboflavin
8. Copper
8. Magnesium
9. Omega-3 fatty acids.

Not only strawberry have the aid functions to your health but also it have other benefits like eye care or even relief from high blood pressure.

So, why just focusing on eating your regular fruits each meal? Try eating strawberry as well.

The Art of Natural Make-Up

2009-04-15T22:42:00.003+08:00

In order to be attractive, you must give a soft & bit natural look; but not without make-up. So, for getting natural look with make-up, you need to learn the art of that make-up. According to some psychologists, people tend to feel more confident when looking pretty and attractive.

You change your attitude more positively and you build up the beauty of confidence. Doing gentle make-up no doubt enhances your beauty and confidence; by giving you the desired stunning looks.

Make-up should be light, to give you the soft look. Heavy make-up makes you to look odd at times. Especially casual, day time and office make-up must be simple but with a complete composition. It means that your make-up must cover your whole by enhances almost all the feature.

For achieving this task, first of all you need to know exactly about your skin type & complexion. There are majorly three types of complexions, fair, dark, and medium.

Always select the cosmetics, particularly base & foundation which is perfectly matching your skin. Also if your skin is dry then prefer oil base foundation and if your skin is oily then prefer water base. Do not apply heavy foundation, as it will give you utmost artificial look.

These precautions will keep your make-up long lasting and helps you to give natural look.

[Extracted from Fashion Central]

Control Oily Hair

2009-04-15T22:25:00.002+08:00

Oily hair which also known as greasy hair can be a nightmare for everyone. You have wash your hair and it looks nice and clean but after awhile, it turns oily and dull looking. Why?

Although over washing your hair can often cause it to become more oily, it is said that the hair should be washed more frequently than if it were to be dry. This is to make sure that the scalp is cleansed. So if you do decide to wash your hair daily, make sure you are using a mild shampoo.

Leaving your hair oily often causes more damage to the hair as well and it can lead to potential problems such as dandruff.

If you feel that washing hair daily is appropriate, then be sure that you are using a shampoo that is mild and not strong. Never forgot to wash it clean and leave your hair soap free. And also, remember to always dry clean you hair and avoid many heating devices on it so often as it might harm your hair and your scalp.

Tips of the month - April 2009

2009-04-04T21:57:00.002+08:00

Ginger

Ginger is a well known use in cooking and for its aromatic smell. Not only ginger is useful in cooking but there are many other health benefits of the ginger, it can help you.

Benefits of Ginger
- Stimulates digestion
- Relieves nausea
- Relieves dizzyness from motion sickness
- Freshen breath naturally
- Helps lower cholesterol
- Relieves gas and bloating
- Relieves headaches
- Helps stop diarrhea
- Eases menstrual cramps
- Soothes common cold symptoms

Ginger oil can be also use to massage and help relieve painful arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

The root of the ginger can help treat ulcers and able to fight off the symptoms of colds and flu.

Tips when buying ginger:
Try to buy ginger that is firm and has smooth skin.
Avoid buying ginger with wrinkled skin, soft spots or any mold.

How to Get Beautiful and Glowing Skin

2009-03-18T21:53:00.002+08:00

Is your skin dull and dry? Want to know how to rid yourself of it? Follow these steps to improve your skin!

Steps to beautiful and glowing skin.

1. Keep heavy cosmetics to a minimum. Try lighter make-up, if necessary, like BareMinerals.

2. Apply a sunscreen to your skin and a chapstick/lip balm with SPF.

3. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser in the morning when you wake up, like Cetaphil or Clean & Clear. Think about it - you have been tossing and turning all night on a pillow covered with bacteria and hair product residue.

4. Wash your face before you go to bed at night. Your face has been exposed to polluted air, oils from your hands, and other environmental factors all day. Remember to never go to bed with make-up on.

5. Wash your face with warm/hot water to open your pores. Then use your cleanser and rinse off with warm/hot water. Finish by rinsing with cold water or rubbing ice on your face to close your pores and help keep them clean.

6. Steam your pores open to cleanse about once a week. Using a pot of boiled hot water and drape a towel over your hair. Hold your face about 6: away from the water's surface for about 3-5 minutes. Follow up with the cold water to tighten the pores.

7. Exercise. Cardio is what will give your skin that glow, because it stimulates blood flow.

8. Use a nutritive skin care product at night and get plenty of sleep.

9. Use a weekly moisturizing or anti aging mask on face and neck, preferably after exfoliating the skin.

10. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. This will help clear your skin and give it a glow, because it will help rid toxins from your body.

11. Have a healthy diet. Omega 3 Fatty acids found in fish and walnuts is especially beneficial to your skin, while vitamin C will help existing pimples heal faster, so eating a few servings of things like citrus fruits will help. Cut down on salty foods. Eating too much salt can make your face look bloated

12. Exfoliate about once a week also. You can do this by buying an exfoliater or by using a washcloth to rub your cleanser in - just make sure it's clean! Exfoliating will remove dead, dull skin.

13. Always follow up a cleanse with a moisturizer made for your skin type. Especially after exfoliating!

14. Do NOT pick at existing pimples. When you pick at or pop a pimple, you are spreading the bacteria from that onto the rest of your face.

15. Try to keep your hands off your face as much as possible. Your hands naturally have oils on them that can clog pores.

16. Try to keep stress to a minimum. I know for a fact that the majority of us have to deal with stress frequently, but stress can cause break-outs. Try meditating or just taking a few minutes in the day to sit back, clear your mind, and do something you enjoy.

17. Exercise regularly, and drink lots of water.

18. Use a moisturizing or anti aging facial mask once a week, preferably after exfoliating the skin.

19. Use a nutritive skin care product to feed the skin during the night.

20. Get plenty of sleep.

Most importantly is to be patience as things are not so fast as your might think. In order to see results, it takes times and patience.

[Extracted from WikiHow.com]

Facial Scrub

2009-03-16T21:09:00.002+08:00

Many people tend to ask this question "Must I really use facial scrub or just normal facial wash will do?"

Even though a facial mask or facial scrub isn't completely necessary for beautiful skin, it can help it to be extra soft and clean. You can use these daily or once in a while, it all depends on what you want to get out of them.

Benefits of Facial Scrubs

Facial scrubs can remove dead skin cells. It have tiny beads within the wash that able to smooth your skin. They slough off dead skin cells to reveal a new layer of skin. For people who have problem with buildup on your skin such as makeup or excessive oil, a scrub is perfect.

You can use the scrub instead of a regular cleanser. Just apply a small amount to your face and gently scrub your face for at least 30 seconds. e sure to scrub it well or it won't work. You might notice your skin looks red, but this is because you have removed the old skin to show the younger, new skin underneath.

Facial scrub can be use as your daily routine or even 2 to 3 times a week till you feel that your skin have improved and looks healthier.

Tips of the month - March 2009

2009-03-02T21:37:00.002+08:00

Coffee

We have heard the power of antioxidants. Tannins and antioxidants appear naturally in coffee, and these are well know to fight free radicals and other assaults on the body. With these properties, coffee may reduce the risk of asthma attacks as well.

Antioxidants are chemical compounds that protect the body's cells from damaging effects of oxidation. They help support the immune system and may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Caffeine in the coffee helps to improve circulation within the heart and arteries too.

What is the appropriate amount of coffee we should drink in a day?

The answer is, 3 to 4 cups a day is considered reasonable and a moderate amount. Just be in mind that an 8 oz cup of coffee contains around 75 mg of caffeine and it usually recommended not to exceed 300 mg per day.

What does researchers says about the benefits of coffee?

Harvard researchers said that coffee, when drank regularly can be a cure for diabetes, Parkinson's disease and colon cancer. It could even improve your mood, treat daily headache problems and even be a drink to lower risk of cavities.

Why coffee smells good but taste bitter?

Studies conducted in Europe cite that the trigoneline, the compound which why coffee smells nice and has bitter taste, has benefits such as antibacterial and anti-adhesive. These can prevent the formation of dental cavities.

Who should avoid drinking coffee?

Unfortunately, there are people who should avoid drinking coffee. People with bladder and kidney problems, gallstones, heart problems, high cholesterol levels should avoid drinking coffee. It is advisable that pregnant women should avoid as well.

Note:
Over excess of caffeine can lead to nervousness, anxiety and rapid heartbeat. If caffeine overstimulates the nervous systems, making the adrenal glands work overboard. This will reduces the capability of bones to absorb the necessary minerals, making bones weak and risk of osteoporosis. But this effect can be reduced if milk is mixed with coffee.

Beauty Fast Facts

2009-02-16T22:05:00.002+08:00

Q: I have skin that is oily and prone to breakouts. What type of facial products should I use which will be best for my skin?

A: The skin sheds dead skin cells daily. Excessive oil production binds these dead skin cells together, forming a blockage at the opening of the pores. This blockage traps oil and bacteria, resulting in the formation of blemishes.

Daily cleansing, toning and moisturising with any tea tree range will help to prevent oil build-up and blemishes from forming. It controls shine, prevents excess oily and impurities, without over drying the skin.

Q. I am concerned about the uncontrollable environmental factors which could have adverse effects on my skin,. What should I do to protect my skin?

A: The skin is constantly being subjected to harsh conditions such as the UV rays from the sun and pollutants. For your skin's daily protection, apply skincare products with Vitamin E which is one of the best and powerful antioxidants around. It helps neutralise free radicals. These are destructive molecules that attack the skin cells.

[Extracted from Watson's New & Fab]

Health Care Links

2009-02-08T11:36:00.005+08:00

Natural Detox
(How to detox naturally?)

Antioxidants
(What is antioxidants?)

Benefits of Water
(Water and its benefits.)

Benefits of Fruits
(What are the beneftis from the fruits?)

Beneficial Drink
(What is so good about Chrysanthemum Flower?)

Health Equation

Benefits of Fruits

2009-02-08T11:33:00.001+08:00

All fruits have its own goodness, vitamins and its benefits towards good health.

Hair Dandruff

2009-02-08T00:50:00.002+08:00

What is the dandruff symptoms?

When you combed or brushed your hair, the scales from the scalp fall like snowflakes. Theses scales sometimes appear as lumps on the scalp.

Your hair scalp can be itching as well as become red from scratching.

What causes dandruff?

The main causes of dandruff are impairment of general health, development of a toxic condition mainly due to taking of wrong foods or even constipation. Some other reasons are due to emotional tension, harsh shampoos, exposure to cold and general exhaustion.

How to treat dandruff?

Use a teaspoon of fresh lime juice on your last rinse while washing your hair. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.

Hair should be brushed daily to improve circulation and remove any flakiness. The most effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward from the waist with the head down towards the ground and brush from the nape of the neck towards the top of the head. Hair scalp must also massaged thoroughly everyday using one's finger tips and working systematically over the head. This can be done before or after brushing of hair which stimulates the circulation, dislodges dirt and dandruff thus encourage hair growth.

Hair Wash Tips

2009-02-08T00:36:00.002+08:00

Thinking of how to wash your hair the right way? Just remember three words and you will have no worries and fuss on your hair.

"Lather, Rinse and Repeat"

The key to wash your hair effectively is to wash both your hair and your hair scalp.

Most of us only wash and rinse and this does not wash your hair and scalp totally. The key to a long, fast growing and shiny head of hair are a healthy scalp and healthy strands. There are a few steps to wash your hair in a proper manner.

1. Lather a quarter sized small amount of shampoo and do a massage scrub on your hair as well as hair scalp. This wash is aimed at removing the grime and dirt from the scalp. It not only wash your hair but also cleanse your hair.

2. Rinse your hair off after the massage scrub.

3. Lather a small amount of hair conditioner and avoid touching your hair scalp by applying it on your hair and hair-ends.

4. Rinse your hair off properly.

For best result for a healthier looking hair, use the hair mask treatment to nourish it once a week after wash.

Note:
Avoid using long nails to scrub your hair scalp as this will harm the hair roots and scalp instead.
Always remember to wash your hair properly and free of soap from your hair.
Avoid frequent perming or heating of hair as this will dry your scalp and resulting into dry scalp or dandruff.

Tips of the Month - February 2009

2009-02-01T20:55:00.004+08:00

Chocolate

There are many reason why chocolate are good.

Cocoa contains a chemical called epicatechin which improve blood flow and also seems to be good for cardiac health. Cocoa is the major ingredient of dark chocolate.

Chocolate is also a nature's perfect anti-aging food that have the following benefits:

Helps support cardiovascular health.
Improves sleep and sense of well-being.
Promotes proper inflammation response.
Helps control appetite and aid in weight loss.

Don't be mistaken about chocolate containing many calories and fats that will gain weight. Only over-eating of chocolate might results in weight gain instead of weight loss, hence an appropriate small amount will gain more health benefits.

Dark Chocolate are free from sugar and although chocolates are well known to increase an individual weight, sugar free chocolates do not always cause weight increase. Sugar-free chocolates are also essential to diabetes patients. They can indulge in these chocolates even when they are under a strict restriction of food as it said to boost up the energy level as well.

There is no added caffeine in dark chocolates as caffeine is harmful for the body and level.

Makeup Shelf Life

2009-01-26T20:53:00.004+08:00

There are shelf life in all makeup products and are you confused when to throw away all those old bits of your makeup products?

Mascaras
3 to 6 months
They are easily contaminated by the pumping action of the brush and this force bacteria further into the container where the moist, wet environment is ideal for bacteria to grow.

Moisturiser
3 to 12 months
Moisturiser should be used up quickly and the best idea is to buy only one moisturiser at a time and use it every day. Moisturiser can be use day and night, one at a time.

Foundation
Oil-free foundation 12 months
Moisturising, Cream or Compact Foundation 18 months
Always wash the sponges (i.e. compact foundation) at least once a week. Use soapy water and allow to dry naturally. Make sure the sponge is completely dry before placing back into the container or compact, or these encourage mould to grow.

Powder
2 years.

Concealer
12 - 18 months
You can tell it's had its day when stick concealer get dry and no longer goes smoothly while liquid based concealers may start to go separate or lumpy when they are going off.

Blusher
Powder Blush 2 years
Cream Blush 12-18 months

Eyeshadow
Powder Eyeshadow 2 years
Cream Eyeshadow 12-18 months

Eyeliner and Lipliner
2 years

Lipstick
2 years.
If you saw any tiny bubbles appear on the surface before it shelf life ended, do not worry. These are just moisture drops and can be wiped away.
Do not use lipstick if it is feel dry, scratchy or changes colour.

Lipgloss
18 months to 2 years

Fragrance
18 months to 2 years

1. Do remember to keep all makeup products in optimum conditions such as in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight.

2. Do remember to wash all makeup brush and sponge at least once a week and keeping it clean and dry.

3. If you don't need to use any makeup products straight away, try to keep it all cosmetics in their shop wrapping as there is no exposure to air and hence will extend the shelf life.

Go to Expired Makeup

Essential Step to Acne Prevention

2009-01-24T22:27:00.003+08:00

Festive season is approaching. Having problems in your acne and wonder how to prevent it?

Not to worry now. The following 8 steps is essential to keep your acne in check. Even if you do have acne appearing on your face, prevent from squeezing it or touching it too often as we might not know whether if our hands are clean or dirty.

Adjust Your Make-up

Make-up is believed to be one of the major factors that lead to acne problems in adult women, especially the oil based products. The oil comes from the fatty acids and is more powerful than your own natural oils. Hence always make sure you buy non-oily products

Wash Your Face Properly

It does not matter how tired you may be, always wash your face properly. Make use of a mild soap and wash it at least twice a day. Before you apply the soap make sure that you rinse your face thoroughly with water.

Make use of less Make-up

No matter, what make up you use, it is always beneficial to stay away from all artificial products.

Leave them Alone

Do not try to squeeze or ooze out the pimples or the white heads. The pimple is simply an inflammation and you would only be worsening the situation by squeezing it. This could also lead to infections in most cases. Moreover a pimple will surely go away within four to six weeks.

Remove Blackheads

There are a number of ways to get rid of the blackheads. You can either get rid of them by squeezing them or by making use of the pore remover strips. Blackheads are mere clogs in the skin and whenever you remove those, the skin can breathe better.

Be Extra Careful With Dry Skin

Dry skin is considered to be very sensitive to most of the skin treatments available over the counter and hence you need to make use of those creams that can be compatible with your skin type. Start with the mildest product first and then move upwards to the concentrated ones.

Keep Away From Sun

Many a times, acne medications could produce adverse effects when exposed to the sun and hence it would be best to minimize your exposure unless you are sure of what reactions can happen. In case if you want to check on the side effects of the acne medication, you can expose your acne into the sun for shorter periods and it could be very beneficial.

Stop Spreading the Acne

Always apply the acne medications about two inches around the affected area in order to stop the acne from spreading. Acne grows across the face from nose to the ear, so you would also need to treat beyond the affected area. A majority of us only treat the pimples and forget the surrounding parts and that is where the problem starts.

Chrysanthemum Flower

2009-01-15T07:21:00.001+08:00

There are many goodness things about chrysanthemum flower. Nowadays there are many people having common illness such as sore throat, fever and even cough. Especially when the Lunar Chinese New Year is approaching soon.

Beauties For All will like to share this article to everyone here.

The goodness and beneficial effects from a flower.

Chrysanthemum flower tea is one very common type. Drunk with meals it helps to aid digestion, especially of greasy foods. It is also commonly taken to help strengthen the lungs and relieve head congestion. When made from fresh flowers, the flowers can be applied to the eyes to relieve dryness and itching.

Chrysanthemum flowers known as Ju Hua, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. They are found in many ancient formulas. But simple chrysanthemum flower tea is also a very common beverage in China, as the Chinese take into account the health benefits of the food and drink they consume. Ju Hua is classified as a cool, acrid herb which is good for relieving heat of the upper body-i.e. head and chest, being especially helpful for red itchy eyes.

There are two types of Chrysanthemum flowers.

White chrysanthemum is best for soothing the eyes while yellow chrysanthemum is better at clearing heat, so your tea should be chosen accordingly. When making the tea from dried flowers, the flowers can be taken from the pot and allowed to cool. They can then be placed over the eyes to soothe redness and itching. Keep any extra in the refrigerator for quick relief. Chrysanthemum tea bags can be used in the same way.

Chrysanthemum flower tea can help in the early stages of feverish type upper body flu. It may also help relieve certain types of headaches, blurred vision and dizziness, but the effect on those symptoms will vary dependent on the underlying cause.

So, do drink chrysanthemum often to reduce and even prevent any heatiness, illness or sore eyes problems.

[Extracted from Chinese-medicine.suite101.com]

Tips of the Month - January 2009

2009-01-01T20:33:00.002+08:00

Mandarin Oranges

It is a brand new year and soon it will be Lunar New Year. There are many kinds of auspicious fruits that we will frequently see during the whole period of the event. (i.e. Mandarin Oranges and Pineapples).

Mandarin oranges are as healthy as other fruits (such as apples). The vitamin C found in the mandarin oranges is important to prevent the onset of colds and help keep the immune system in top shape.

Vitamin C helps the body to protect itself from some types of cancers as well as helps keep cholesterol levels down and can be instrumental in preventing liver disease.

Mandarin oranges are filled with other essential nutrients that play an equal role in quality of your health and these nutrients have anti-inflammatory properties and are responsible for helping lower blood pressure.

Most importantly, mandarin oranges are affordable and inexpensive, so why not make use of these festive season to have a healthy kick-start.

Camouflage Your Facial Flaws Part 2

2008-12-29T22:38:00.003+08:00

[Extracted from CLEO Magazine January2009]

Camouflage Your Facial Flaws

2008-12-29T22:36:00.006+08:00

Part 2

[Extracted from CLEO Magazine January2009]

50 Beauty Fixes

2008-12-23T22:21:00.007+08:00

To have a healthier and more beautiful you?

Try adopting a new beauty trick each week and you will see the results.

Put the sparkle back in your eyes

1. Keep your eye makeup remover and eye cream in the fridge to give your eyes a colling treat at the end of the day.

2. To ease eye strain, rest the palms of your hands over your closed eyes for one minute. Slow your breathing too.

3. Gloomy eyelids make you look tired. Use any cream that contain lemon to correct discoloration for refreshed eyes.

4. To put the spotlight on your peepers, blend a highlighter with skin perfecting ingredients and soft-focus powders, on the inner corners.

De-Puff those eye bags

5. Lack of sleep or exercise is the main cause of those dreaded eye bags. To keep them at bay, flush out excess fluids by going for a walk or run. Also, try not to drink any water after 8pm.

6. Hold an ice-cold canned drink (or a metal spoon that's been refrigerated) over your eye area to deflate and soothe instantly. You can also head to the sauna - the steam will banish puffiness in a flash.

7. Perk your peepers by dabbing the eye area with aloe vera gel, which also has temporary firming actions.

Get your lashes to curl for longer

8. Use a full-lash curler followed by a corner lash curler for inner and outer lashes. To better set the curl, heat your curler for a few seconds with a hairdryer. Apply a coat of mascara, let it dry completely and re-curl your lashes and reapply the mascara.

Perfect the smoky look

9. The quickest way to get rocker-chick eyes is to draw a thick line on your eyelids using a soft khol pencil and then gently smudging it with a sponge-tip applicator or cotton swab.

10. Offset sexpot eyes with fresh, girlie makeup. Full-on eyes demand muted, low-keys cheeks and lips. By making your base luminescent and giving your cheeks and lips a gentle shimmer, you'll draw the focus back to those ravishing smoky eyes.

Don't be afraid of colour

11. If you have only been using neutral colours, it's time to try more vibrant shades like pink, plum, and turquoise. Experiment with one shade each time if you are hesitant.

Look dishy-eyed

12. To open up your eyes, add falsies - individual lashes look more realistic than full strips.

13. A luminous eyeshadow - try peach or light, neutral shades like bone or gold - paired with dark liner adds drama minus the showgirl glitz. Dampen a slanted liner brush, dab into black or brown powder and tap off the excess. Starting at the inner corner of the upper lid, draw a thick line close to the lashes, getting thicker towards the outer corner and wing it. Apply several coats of mascara to balance the dark liner.

Accentuate your eye colour

14. Bring attention to your eyes by using a contrasting shade of mascara. Choose navy, burgundy or plum instead of black or brown.

Get brows that wow

15. If you have yet to pluck your brows, go to a professional to get them shaped, then maintain them by trimming or plucking away any strays. If scanty, fill them in using a brown eyebrow pencil for a soft, natural finish. Draw stokes in the direction of hair growth. comb through by sweeping upwards and fix your brows with an eyebrow gel.

Achieve a fresh-faced glow

16. Priming your skin is key to looking radiant. Choose one with both skincare and cosmetic benefits, and make sure it has light-reflecting pigments to give your skin added dimension.

17. For a subtle radiance, mix liquid foundation with a pea-size amount of illuminating lotion. If using a compact foundation, finish by dusting a highlighter all over. A highlighting pen adds a glow to areas you want to highlight.

Fake flawless skin fast

18. If your skin is oily, pat on compact foundation after. But for a dewy glow, dust loose powder all over the face.

Smile away your worries

19. There's no need for Botox - just quit worrying and smile more! When you worry, you tend to frown, which in turn leads to deep wrinkles in long run.

Say hello to rosy cheeks

20. Your ideal shade of blusher is the colour your cheeks turn when you blush naturally, which usually varies from peach to rose pink. To lengthen a round face, place the colour on the centre of the apples of your cheeks and extend towards your temples. To fill out a longer face, keep the colour mostly on your apples and blend well.

Boost Hydration

21. Treat your skin to a moisture boost every week. Use a sheet mask after a cleanse and scrub to fully absorb its nourishing goodness.

Put out your T-zone woes

22. Fight an oily T-zone and enlarged pores with a weekly clarifying mask.

Pucker up perfectly

23. Using gentle circular motions, eliminate dry lips by exfoliating and smoothening them with a toothbrush.

24. Moisturise and protect your lips with a super-hydrating lip salve daily.

25. To keep your lip colour from running or disappearing, fill in your lips with a pencil in the same colour as your lippie.

26. For a glam finish, apply a moisture-rich lippie. Using a lip brush, start from the middle of the bottom lip and work outwards.

Master the art of nude lips

27. Line your lips with a neutral or fresh tone lip liner. Next, fill in lips with a beige lippie. Glaze over with a clear lip gloss for added shine.

Start your day with a feel-good treat

28. Forget caffeine - perk up in the am by making your morning shower a sensory experience.

Know your strengths

29. Every woman has at least one thing really great about her face, if not more. Find yours and learn to play them up.

Pick up some sleek tricks

30. Slick hair with a leave-in conditioner to protect it from dry air on the plane or extreme heat outdoors. Simply rinse off when you get to the hotel or home!

Get ultra-glossy locks

31. Amp up dull hair by applying a pea-size amount of a hair glaze before blow-drying.

32. Remove product build-up with a clarifying treatment so your hair will be primed for better shine.

Cheat your way to va-va-voom hair

33. Set hair in hot rollers and keep them in for 3 to 5 minutes. Mist with hairspray. Release, shake out curls and voila.

34. To poof up flat hair, "lift" your roots by backcombing or teasing with a tail comb then brushing through lightly.

35. After washing your hair, top your head over and blast with a hairdryer. Mist a volumising product then blow-dry again.

36. Short bobs give the illusion of thicker, fuller tresses. Great for those with fine hair.

Nourish your name

37. A rich conditioner may not be enough for damaged locks. Once a week, leave your conditioner in and stand in a hot shower for 10 minutes. The steam helps the conditioner penetrate hair better.

Bangs away

38. A chic way to keep fringe that's growing out away from your eyes is to tuck them behind the ears with a stylish headband.

No more kinks

39. A straightening iron is a must if you want to tame kinks and frizz without stepping into a salon. For a more natural finish, give the ends a twirl as you run the iron through your hair so it doesn't look too flat.

Twist your hair

40. Jazz up a boring hairstyle by weaving a few small plaits into your hair.

41. Hair twisted into a haphazard, relaxed updo is very sexy. Loosen the style by massaging the top and sides with your palms.

Fake a salon manicure

42. Massage a cuticle oil onto your nail beds to hide dry skin and gloss over with a clear polish.

Stand up straight

43. A good posture gets you noticed, and improves your appearance, instantly. Keep your chin up, head high, shoulders back and stomach in, and stand up straight.

Keep BO under control

44. Use a deodorant that offers long-lasting protection.

Pamper your digits

45. Scrub your feet in the shower with a foot file and wear gloves and socks to bed after applying a thick layer of cream.

Wax to the max

46. Terrified of Brazilian waxes? Pop an aspirin 30 minutes before your appointment. If you wax your legs, exfoliate regularly to keep ingrown hair at bay.

DIY incredible waves

47. Divide hair into 6 to 8 sections and French braid them (so the waves are close to the roots). Leave on overnight. When you wake up, release the plaits and spritz on hairspray, then run your fingers through.

Feign sculpted arms

48. Do 3 sets of 10 push ups and rest a minute between each. This move increases blood flow so your arms look firmer.

Attain baby-soft skin

49. Always moisturise after showering. Towel-dry then spritz a fast-absorbing body oil, when skin is still moist.

Eliminate stress

50. Learning to relax dispels stress, an helps slow the ageing process. To relax your entire body, lie in a quiet room, tense each muscle group (from the toes up) in turn for about 6 seconds, then relax.

[Extracted from: Cleo Magazine January 2009]

Christmas Gift Pack

2008-12-04T22:27:00.011+08:00

X'mas Gift Pack

X'mas is coming real soon. Are you stuck with ideas on what to give your colleagues, friends or relatives during the X'mas party events?

We have the latest addition in this website - Christmas Gift Pack that we are offering at a affordable price. There are three flavours of Marina Hand and Body lotion to choose as your gift.

Honey with Vitamin E
Milk with UV White, and
Green Tea.

Price: SGD $8.00

If you are interested or have any enquires, feel free to drop us an email at beauties4all@hotmail.com

Tips of the Month - December 2008

2008-11-30T22:13:00.002+08:00

Papaya

It is a fruit that has a musky taste and it sometimes tastes bit like pineapples and peaches. It has a soft texture and has a yellow-orange flesh.

Why papaya and weight loss are linked together? It is because of the papaya is a source of vitamin A and C. It is also source of fiber and potassium. These nutrients help protect the colon from cancer and is cholesterol free, fat free and is very low in calories.

Papaya seeds are used to treat stomachache and fungal infections. It is a fruit that will keep you healthy. Because of its low calories and high fibers, it makes a perfect fruit to compliment a diet especially for those who want to lose weight.

How to tell if you have a healthy scalp

2008-11-27T07:54:00.002+08:00

Women do everything and anything to ensure they have got great hair. But no matter how chic the haircut or how vibrant the colour, all efforts will be wasted if you don't have a healthy scalp to being with.

Scalp too oily? Hair looks stringy and limp. Scalp too dry? You could lose your hair - for good.

So, how to tell if you have a healthy scalp?

Your hair is shiny, not greasy.
Oil-slicked hair means your scalp is oily. P&G Beauty scientist says "it is best to shampoo every day or every other day so that you maintain clean hair and a healthy scalp."

Your scalp does not itch.
If you keep wanting to scratch your head, you many have a dray or sensitive scalp. Too-hot water in the shower, not rinsing out the soap properly and speed shampooing can also lead to scalp itch.

Your hair is strong and does not break easily.
Not only that, if you look closely, you may see two or three strands of hair growing out of each follicle. On an unhealthy scalp where follicles may be clogged up with dead skin cells and sebum, fewer hairs grow and the hair is weal.

There is good blood circulation in the scalp.
Professional salons can asses this using a scalp scanner, which shows the blood vessels. Try massaging your scalp with your knuckles when you are in the shower to improve circulation.

NOTE: Even your scalp can get sunburnt. That's because our hair provides insufficient sun protection for our sensitive scalps. So wear a hat or use an umbrella if you are going to be out in the sun for long.

[Extracted from Her World, August 2008]

Shaving Woes

2008-11-17T22:32:00.003+08:00

Shaving cream is the most common lubricant and generally cheaper than gel or lotion and is highly preferred because of its foamy texture. (Those with dry skin, coarse hair or hard-to-shave hair growing in several directions may find this helpful.)

Shaving gel on the other hand is slightly runnier but it comes in a variety of scents, making it well suited for fragrance layering.

Shaving lotion does not foam but is thicker than gel or cream. It is best suited for people with dry skin and are usually more moisturising than other variants.

Whether you prefer cream, gel or lotion, all 3 forms of lubrication serve the same purpose of making shaving smoother and easier. They were developed to suit different individuals and so, choice depends largely on personal preference and skin care needs. So to cream or not to cream?

Shaving creams in general serve the same purpose for men and women. For the latter however, the lubricant is used on a larger surface area like arms and legs. Unlike facial skin, nicks and cuts are less likely to occur since the skin is firmer and has fewer tendencies to wrinkle. This justifies why many women prefer soap to shaving cream as it works as well as lubricant and is much cheaper.

Still, depending on skin types and preferences, it may be a good idea to use shaving creams instead. Other than providing better lubrication, shaving creams are less likely to clog shavers and this rids the irritating problem of having to unclog hair from shaver heads after every swipe.

Further more, shaving needs to be done almost daily so it is important to ensure skin remains supple. This makes it easier to shave in the long run while preventing nicks and cuts at the same time.

[Extracted from Ezyhealth & Beauty]

Tips of the Month - November 2008

2008-11-02T18:53:00.002+08:00

Aloe Vera

Aloe is derived from the gel of the cactus-like Aloe plant. It produces gel and aloe juice. This gel s extracted from the plant's inner leaf and is often used topically to soothe the skin, heal burns and promotes cell regeneration.

Aloe gel has been used to heal skin irritation and dryness. It works most effectively when applied directly from the plant.

Aloe gel can be use on skin and with a home DIY facial recipe it can promotes smoother skin and a younger looking skin.

Dry Feet Sole

2008-10-29T21:27:00.002+08:00

Are you facing dry skin problems in your feet sole?

Well, the reasons for having dry skin that cracks and peel off in your feet sole is because of some reasons such as:

1. Dehydration
2. Frequent bathing with harsh soaps
3. Environmental factors (i.e. heat and cold)
4. Athlete's foot
5. Improperly fitting shoes

The most effective to treat and prevent it to happen again are the following 3 steps:

Step 1: Pamper your feet with a soothing foot bath
Relax and soak feet for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2: Remove hard skin with pumice stone/pedicure sand stone
Use a pumice stone or sand stone to file the hard dry skin, allowing the moisturizers applied in the next step to better penetrate the skin. Rub lightly back and forth.

Step 3: Moisturize feet while you sleep
Dry your feet well and apply a foot cream to increase skins natural renewal process and provide deep rehydration while you sleep. Put on a clean and dry sock to help the cream better absorb into your skin.

Do it at least once a week to promote natural renewal for your skin to become softer and smoother. Most importantly, not to forget to wear comfortable shoes and prevent from wearing dirty socks every day. The best care regim is to like wearing clothes, having clean sock everyday will prevent bacteria from growing on your feet.

Shiny Hair Tips

2008-10-26T10:54:00.002+08:00

Do you long for shiny hair but lack of courage to buy expensive products or treatments?

Sun, wind, pollution and even chemicals are just some of the shine-depleting elements that your hair are subjected to on a daily basis and it can strip your hair of its natural oils and make it dull and lifeless. Not to worry now!

Try these simple solutions that you can get from your kitchen to lock the shine in the natural way.

Avocado

Mash an avocado (depending on your hair length, one for short length and two for longer hair length) in a bowl until it forms a thick paste which you need to spread the paste on your hair all the way from the root to tip and leave on for 20 minutes. After that follow your normal hair wash routine and rinse.

Eggs and Olive oil

Beat eggs (depending on your hair length, two for short hair and three for longer hair length) and add in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Coat it on your hair from the root to the tip and leave on for 30 minutes. Shampoo your hair like your normal hair wash routine and rinse.

Coconut Oil

Warm 3 tablespoons of coconut oil and gently comb your hair from the root to tip. Wrap your hair in a hot towel and let the oil sit in for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse.

In order to get hot towel, use a towel and rinse it over hot water and squeeze dry. Or, steam your towel hot is the easier and effective way.

Every one's life does not have to be dull neither does your hair. So proceed to you kitchen and start mixing the times, sit back and relax in the easier, effective and efficient route to natural glow.

Skincare Regimen

2008-10-18T22:10:00.003+08:00

Skincare Questions and Answers

What's wrong with using regular soap to clean my face?

Regular soap is often made with strong artificial fragrances and harsh agents that remove grease. The skin on your face is more delicate than that on your body, so using a strong body soap may irritate it and strip away its natural oils. Facial cleansers are milder and formulated to clean your face gently without disturbing the balance of natural oils.

If I don't have skin problems like pimples or oily skin, do I still need a skincare regimen?

Yes. A proper skincare regimen is essential to keep your skin in a tip-top condition. If you don't even bother to cleanse your face, oil and grime will build up, clog your pores and causes outbreaks.

What is the bare minimum I can get away with?

Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 every day to protect your skin from sun damage. This includes premature ageing of the skin, wrinkles, dry skin and, in the worst scenario, skin cancer. If you don't like the feeling of having products on your face, moisturise the dry parts of your face when needed.

What is the difference between male and female skin?

Men have thicker skin and is firmer because it is richer in collagen and elastin but men have more oil producing sebaceous glands and are prone to acne and oily skin than female.

[Extract from URBAN 17 October 2008]

8 Steps to Flawless Face

2008-10-01T21:57:00.008+08:00

Do you want to have a clearer, even-toned skin for a flawless face?

It is just only a five minutes 8-step process to have your skin look its beautiful best. Always apply the right way and right procedure regardless of before putting on any makeup or none.

1^st Step: Clean your face with a makeup remover/wet tissue

This enable excess of oil or dirt to be remove from your skin pores. If you have an oily skin, avoid alcohol contents in the makeup remover.

Using of wet tissue is when you did not apply any makeup beforehand. It is good to keep a practice to clean your face before you wash it.

2^nd Step: Wash your face with the facial wash.

Choose a facial wash that suit and be gentle to your skin.

3^rd Step: Apply toner to your skin after wash.

Do avoid alcohol contents in your toner if you have an oily skin.

4^th Step: Moisturizer

Apply moisturizer after toner will helps to keep your face moist and moisturizes your skin pores.

5^th Step: Foundation

Foundation is consider a 'base layer' that helps makeup last longer and colours (like blusher) will look truer. The best options are to choose a light and sheer colours so that no one will know that you are wearing them and they will just think your skin is naturally gorgeous.

6^th Step: Concealer

Concealer is good for under-eye circles to blemishes on the face. The less cover up you work with, the more natural your overall look will be. Hence after applying foundation, apply a small amount of concealer is the most ideal.

For perfect results, you'll required two concealers. One shade lighter than foundation can help to tone down the under-eye circles and thus make skin looks brighter. Other should match the same as foundation to help hide blemishes and unwanted pimples.

7^th Step: Luminizer

Luminizer eithers comes in liquid or powder form. It is made with pearl-like particles that can give skin a sheer finish and a subtle, sexy sheen. When light hits your face, your complexion gets a soft glow. The best is to choose one that is closet to your skin tone. (i.e. Pink and white luminizers complement fair skin while gold and bronze suite medium to tone skin.)

8^th Step: Loose Powder

Loose powder can blot away excess oil throughout the day. Use with a brush and not the applicator that comes with it as it will often leave your with a heavy, made-up and not so natural look.

DIY Banana Face Mask

2008-09-28T12:25:00.003+08:00

What you need

1 banana
1 tablespoon of honey
1 drop of rose oil (or almond oil)
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of oatmeal
1 teaspoon of wheat germ oil
1 egg yolk.

What to do

1. Mash the banana and mix in all of the ingredients except for the rose (or almond) oil.
2. Mash the mixture until it forms a smooth paste. If it is too thick you can add a little bit of water.
3. Mix in the rose (or almond) oil.
4. Apply the mixture to your face and neck, and rest for 10 minutes.
5. Wash off the face-mask.

How it can help your skin?

Tips of the Month - October 2008

2008-09-28T01:31:00.005+08:00

Banana

Banana provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. It contain three natural sugars, namely: Sucrose, Fructose and Glucose combined with Fiber. Banana is also high in iron that can stimulate the blood and make you relax and prevent depression. High fiber in it can definitely ease constipation problem. Its high fiber can help restore a normal bowel function and as well as normalize movement in the digestive system.

Banana can be included in the ingredient inside the face mask. Our skin has a protective barrier of fats that clump together and create a waterproof layer over your face, giving the skin cells to rebuild their moisture levels. With a mixture of oatmeal in the face mask can help acne which the small grains gently exfoliate your face, by removing dead skin and dirt on the face. In addition with the help of honey, it can reduce swelling and inflammation in wounds and some cases can kill germs lurking there. This able damaged skin recover more quickly.

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Sebum Overdrive

2008-09-24T22:16:00.006+08:00

Stress and an imbalanced diet such as overdoses of spices and alcohol also timulate the overproduction of sebum. Excessive oily skin blocks pores and contributes to acne break outs. Clogged pores will further lead to blackheads and eventually pores will become increasingly visible.

What to avoid?
- Hot and spicy foods
- Alcohol
- Oily foods

What to do?
- Drink more plain water.
- Wash your face regulary, at least 2 to 3 times a day.
- Wash your face with warm water which helps in keeping the skin oil free.
- Use an oil-free face mask two or three times a week.

*But do keep in mind that washing of face too frequently can stimulate your skin to produce more oil, hence maximum 3 times a day will do the job. *

[extracted from "LiveWell Magazine"]

Which hair product to suit your hair type

2008-09-13T11:22:00.002+08:00

Each type is suitable for different hair types and styling purposes.

Water-based hair products (i.e. gels, mousses and foams)

They tend to dry slowly and coat the hair as it dries, becomes sticky and making it easier to style.

Gel-based hair products

They are thick water-based styling products that are good for increasing hair stiffness and provide a texturized look.

Wax-based hair products

It is different from water based products as it do not dry even though enables you to create the same thick, defined piecey look as with gels. This enable you to fix and restyle your hair throughout the day just by running your fingers through your hair.

Tips of the Month - September 2008

2008-08-30T21:24:00.002+08:00

Seaweed

There are health benefits from the seaweed internally and externally. It can be used as a cleanser to get rid of the toxins in the body.

Seaweed contains arame, hijiki and wakame that are the key source of the cleanser. Digested seaweed can helps hair shafts and helps improve health of your hair by opening up the ducts in the scalp and releasing any oxidation that has occurred.

Seaweed are able to regulate the hormones and speeds up metabolism together promotes a young looking skin colour and promotes mental well-being.

There are many ways how seaweed can be eaten for a good internally health being for example:

Cooked together with beancurd in a soup based dishes.
Mixed it together with rice, or
Make into a Japanese sushi's dishes.

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About Us

2008-08-14T20:54:00.012+08:00

Beauties 4 All

It was established in 2008 by two enthusiasm people who are interested in beauty tips and researching on DIY methods of skin care, hair care and nail care.

In here, you can find many information about how to take care of your skin, hair and nails. It is also a place where we shared all kinds of beauty tips ranging from traditional to modern ways.

We have our very own online store that are selling affordable products on great skin care, we have self experienced the products before introducing to all of you here.

Washing of Hair

2008-08-02T20:41:00.003+08:00

Hair Wash

Greasy hair
Should wash their hair more frequently to prevent grease and dirt accumulation as that causes hair to become limp and lacklustre.

Dry and dull hair
Should wash it less frequently or use conditioners and mild shampoo.

Dandruff / Itchy Scalps
People who are suffering from dandruff or itchy scalps should also wash their hair daily with medicated shampoo to treat the scalp condition.

Prevent hair problems

2008-08-02T20:22:00.004+08:00

Things to avoid to prevent more hair problems:

1. Do not use too much hair shampoo each time you washes your hair.

2. Do not leave on the hair conditioner for more than 3 minutes as the hair chemicals can spolit the scalp.

3. Do not brush or comb your hair too often as it can cause hair end to be split easily.

4. Do not swtich the brand of shampoo every once a while.

5. If there is a brand that cause your hair to have problems, switch it immediately.

Home Remedies for Puffy Eyes

2008-08-02T11:05:00.002+08:00

There are many home remedies that can help remove puff eyes as well as reduce it. Here are some ways that was extracted from the latest Watson's Simply Skin magazine:

1. Fill a small bowl with iced water or ice-cold milk. Soak cotton wool pads with the liquid and place over eyes. Replace the pads as soon as they become warm. Continue for 15 minutes.

2. Keep used chamomile tea bags in the fridge. As necessary, put them on closed eyelids. Relax for 15 minutes. (To know more about chamomile)

3. Thin cucumber slices used as compresses over the eyes will relieve sore, puffy eyes.

4. Avoid salty food, which causes the under-eye area (and the rest of your body) to retain fluid.

5. Avoid drinking too much water just before bed to prevent fluid retention and puffy eyes the next morning.

Tips of the Month - August 2008

2008-07-31T22:08:00.006+08:00

Chamomile is a well know herb plant that can treat both external and internally. Drinking the chamomile tea can help on the nervous system and the digestive system in the body.

The action of the chamomile brings about relaxation in all the smooth muscles throughout the body of an individual. It herb helps in lowering the temperature of the body during a persistent fever and it is also effective against colds or sore throats. Using it for puffy eyes can help the nerve system around the eyes to be relax and calm the blood to flow smoothly and thus lighten the puffy eyes.

How to use it to reduce puffy eyes?

Keep used chamomile tea bags in the fridge and put them on closed eyelids. Relax for 15 minutes.

There are many ways to reduce puffy eyes and it will not totally remove your puffy eyes unless you also have a mixture of healthy lifestyle. Sleep well and prevent drinking water before bed can helps as well.

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Hair Removal

2008-07-05T12:10:00.004+08:00

Here are some advices to get rid for unwanted hair.

Shaving is the most common and inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair that gives you a smooth feeling with the least fuss.

Tweeze eyebrows after a shower or bath to loosen hair. Apply teething gel before you tweeze your eyebrows can reduce the pain of tweezing your eyebrows.

Tweeze in the direction of hair growth.

Don't use hairwax if your skin is senstive.

Apply a layer of Vaseline to sensitive spots when using a hot wax to keep it off those areas.

Always test on a small patch of skin to make sure you won't have an allergic reaction.

Tips of the Month - July 2008

2008-07-04T23:37:00.006+08:00

Chickpeas also known as "Kacang Putih" is more nourishing and less windy than peas.

It can be used for medical purpose such as
Increasing sperm and milk.
Provoking menstruation and helps to treat kidney stones.

Chickpeas are:

Rich in zine
Folate and protein
High in fiber
A healthy source of carbohydrates, and
Low in fat.

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Marina - Fresh Honey with Vitamin E

2008-06-26T21:46:00.004+08:00

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Marina Hand & Body Lotion
Fresh Honey with Vitamin E
200ml

# ID: MRN-HNY-200

SGD $2.50

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Product Details

Marina Fresh Honey with Vitamin E contains Bio Moisturizing essense extracted from pure honey and with Vitamin E, the lotion enable your skin to feel soft, smooth, non-dryness and feeling fresh all day.
It is an important requirement for great natural looking healthy skin as it can lock in the skin´s own moisture to prevent dryness and cracking. A good skin care treatment is best using skin care products that contains high amounts of Vitamine E.

Direction

Smooth liberally on your skin after bathing. Apply as often as necessary

Ingredients

Water
Mineral oil
Stearic acid
Triethanolamine
Glyceryl strearate
Cetyl alcohol
Carbomer
Gragrance
Honey (0.2%)
Allantoin (0.2%)
Tocopheril acetate (0.1%)
Immidazolidinyl urea
Methylparanem
Proylparaben
BHA

Marina - UV White with Milk

2008-06-26T21:32:00.003+08:00

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Marina Hand & Body Lotion
UV White with Milk
200ml

# ID: MRN-UVM-200

SGD $3.00

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Product Details

Milk proteins can give the skin a brighter looking and softer skin to keep it healthy and protected from the sun. Milk proteins help to clear acne problem, prevents skin infection and as well as helps softer the skin.
With combination of double sunscreen and milk protein, it can further boost the protection of the skin and prevents of UV rays.

Direction

Experience a healthy and brighter looking skin in 6 weeks. Smooth liberally on your skin after bathing. Apply as often as necessary

Ingredients

Water
Mineral oil
Propylene glycol
Triethanolamine
Polysorbate 60
Dimethicone
Citric acid
Glyceryl stearate
Carnomer
Cetyl alcohol
Stearic acid
Fragrance
Octyl methoxycinnamate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Niacinamide
Milk proteins
Tocopheryl acetate
Titanium dioxide
Disodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
Imidazolidinyl urea
BHT

Marina - Total Care with Green Tea

2008-06-26T21:21:00.006+08:00

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Marina Body Lotion
Total Care with Green Tea
200ml

# ID: MRN-TTC-200

SGD $3.00

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Product Details

Green Tea not only can drink to promote health benefits, it can be applied on skin as well.
Green Tea can help repair sun damage, prevent premature aging and enhance skin tone. Green Tea contains antioxidant property which is the key to its skin protective qualities. It not only keeps your skin healthy but able to remove toxins from your body and helps reduce fat as well. Green tea can speeds up the metabolism, thus we are able to burn fat faster.

It can care for your dull skin making it look brighter and healthier.
Protect your skin from sun’s harmful rays.
Preventing skin from dryness to keep it moist & fresh.
Helping skin to reveal a radiant & brighter complexion.
Improving skin´s texture to become softer & silky smooth.

Direction

Apply this non-greasy and fast absorbing lotion liberally on to your skin after bathing. Apply as often as necessary

Ingredients

Water
Mineral oil
Propylene glycol
Triethanolamine
Polysorbate 60
Dimethicone
Citric acid
Glyceryl stearate
Cetyl alcohol
Fragrance
Octyl methoxycinnamate
Niacinamide
Green tea extract
Tocopheryl acetate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
Imidazolidinyl urea
BHT

Marina - UV White with Mulberry

2008-06-26T20:46:00.011+08:00

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Marina Hand & Body Lotion
UV White with Mulberry
200ml

# ID: MRN-UVB-200

SGD $3.00

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Product Details

Essence of Mulberry can help brighter and smoother skin and fresher look. It contains bio-whitening complex which can reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkle while gradually increases firmness and elasticity on the sagging facial skin and neck, even your skin tone resulting in visible improvement to healthier and youthful complexion.
With combination of licorice, it can reduce puffiness of the skin and eye area and even reduce any mild irritation on the skin. It contains sunscreen that can further boost the protection of the skin from harmful UV rays

Direction

Experience a healthy and brighter looking skin in 6 weeks. Smooth liberally on your skin after bathing. Apply as often as necessary

Ingredients

Water
Mineral oil
Propylene glycol
Triethanolamine
Polysorbate 60
Dimethicone
Citric acid
Glyceryl stearate
Carnomer
Cetyl alcohol
Stearic acid
Fragrance
Octyl methoxycinnamate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Niacinamide
Mulberry
Licorice
Lemon
Tocopheryl acetate
Titanium dioxide
Disodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Propylparaben
Imidazolidinyl urea
BHT

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2008-06-25T21:57:00.004+08:00

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Quantity
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Dry Hair

2008-06-08T22:13:00.004+08:00

Dry hair is hair that does not have enough moisture and oil to maintain its normal sheen and texture.

Dry hair may result from too much washing, harsh detergents, a dry environment, inadequate diet, or underlying conditions, such as those due to malnutrition.

Causes can be:

Excessive washing, harsh detergents or alcohols, excessive blow-drying
Environmental dryness
Malnutrition

How to take care of your dry hair?

Shampoo less frequently -- perhaps only once or twice a week
Add conditioners
Avoid blow drying and harsh styling products

DIY Method to care for your dry hair.

1. Placing 1 or 2 drops of safflower oil in your palms and rub them together.
2. There should only be enough to make your hands "shine" in the light.
3. Carefully take your hair (dry after wash) and apply a small amount of safflower oil to the hair ends first and work toward the scalp.
4. Leave this in your hair.

(1-2 drops of safflower oil on dry hair is so small, you won’t notice it is there.)

By doing the above as often as necessary, will ensure your dry hair will have the proper amount of humectants to attract and retain moisture. The key is a small amount will go a long way.

Tips of the Month - June 2008

2008-06-08T22:04:00.003+08:00

Carrots

Carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from carotene which is metablized into Vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines.

Can improve eyesight including night vision.
Containts rich in Vitamin A.

However, over consumption of carrots can cause hypercarotenemia, a conditon in which the skin turns orange due to overdose effects of Vitamin A which can also cause liver damage.

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Tips of the Month - May 2008

2008-05-25T12:29:00.002+08:00

Water

To many beauty experts and doctors, water is well know as "The Foundtain of Youth". It is so essential to everyone in their life.

There is this saying "An apple a day keeps a doctor away" BUT, without water although you can survive but your skin and body will be de-hydrated.

~ Extracted from The Straits Times - Mind Your Body on 1 May 2008. ~

Korean famous actress, Song Hye Kyo was interviewed. One of her tips to flawless skin is water. She mentioned that she drinks lots of water to prevent her skin from drying out.

"Begin your day by filling your empty stomach with 2 glasses of water and drink more than 1.5 litres of water every day."

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Tips of the Month - April 2008

2008-05-25T12:26:00.003+08:00

Combinaton of Honey and Vitamin E

Honey is not only act as a replacement for sugar, it also:

Prevent scars by keeping skin moist.

Prevent banages sticking to an open wound.

Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant as well as:

To hydrate & moist facial skin.

Protects skin against sun and wind.

Minimise the colour of after effect wounded skin scar.

To buy Honey & Vitamin E hand and body lotion, click here.

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Tips of The Month

2008-05-25T12:25:00.061+08:00

November 2010
How to make your eyelashes curl perfectly? more

October 2010
Make your lips plumper? more

September 2010
Selecting suitable colours for your skin. more

August 2010
Secrets of Beauty Sleep more

July 2010
Collagen more

June 2010
Raspberries more

May 2010
Starfruits and its health benefits more

April 2010
An apple a day keep the doctor away! more

February 2010
Green Tea have benefits including weight loss? more

January 2010
Kiwifruits and it's dietary content that can help your body. more

December 2009
What is so good about raw sugar? more

November 2009
How can blueberries beneftis us? more

October 2009
Pumpkin and its seeds able to benefit us.more

September 2009
Grapefruits have both health and nutritious benefits too. more

August 2009
Goodness of a avocado fruit? more

July 2009
Benefits of peaches. more

June 2009
Beside smelly, what can durian helps you? more

May 2009
Health benefilts of strawberry. more

April 2009
Benefits of ginger that can cook with your food as well as health benefits to your body. more

March 2009
Benefits and effects from the coffe and its caffeine. more

February 2009
How does dark chocolates benefits you? more

January 2009
How Mandarin Oranges able to help promote good health in your body? more

December 2008
Papaya to cure stomache and fungal infections? more

November 2008
Using Aloe Vera to prevent skin irritation. more

October 2008
What Banana can do to our body and skin? more

September 2008
Seaweed a good food source of internal and external in our body. more

August 2008
Chamomile for puffy eyes? more

July 2008
Chickpeas a health source of low fat and can be used for lowering cholesterol. more

June 2008
Carrots can heal eyesight and what happens if overdose effects of Vitamins A? more

May 2008
Drinking water everyday to keep skin hydrated. more

April 2008
A way to lighten scar marks and keep your skin moist. more

Testimonals

2008-05-11T13:33:00.021+08:00

" This is the first lotion that I feel so satisfy as compare to other brand, after the very first try of it. My skin feel much smoother and softer now. I am sure to use this lotion everyday without fail. It is indeed a affordable good lotion. "

~ Pearline ~
Finance Executive (Singapore)

" It is handy, nice fragrance and non-oilyness after application. "
~ Zi Xin ~
Finance Executive (Singapore)

" This lotion is affordable and works effectively after few applys on my skin. It is one of the lotion that I feel comfortable using it. "
~ Huihui ~
Group Finance Control Executive (Singapore)

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Oily Scalp

2008-05-03T21:51:00.006+08:00

URGENT! Do you have oily scalp? If so, please take a look at the remedy to it.

1. Many treat shampoo soley as hair wash but it is more important to cleanse the scalp. Pump a 20 cent coin-size like of shampoo blob for the first wash and repeat the step.

2. Use finger tips to massage shampoo over scalp. Don't scratch with fingernails to avoid damaging hair roots.

3. Rinse with warm water and make sure that no suds remain around the neck area.

4. Apply conditioner to hair ends. Leave on for 1 to 30 minutes.

5. Rinse with cold water to lock nutrients in.

6. Never sleep when your hair is wet; use a hairdryer set on the cold air function.

7. Brush hair when it is dry to redistribute scalp oils to hair shaft.

~ Recommended by Lifestyle Magazine of May 2008 issue. ~

OPI Nail Colour

2008-04-21T13:04:00.005+08:00

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The Care Gallery

2008-04-21T12:39:00.009+08:00

#1 - Nail Colour by OPI

#2 - Make Up Set by Pupa

#3 - Types of Brushes

Online Store - Beauty & Personal Care

2008-04-20T13:22:00.095+08:00

Palgantong Morning Set
One minute make-up. A miracle!!
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SGD $16.90

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Healthy Juices Part 2

2008-04-09T12:40:00.002+08:00

Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi = To improve skin complexion.

Pear + Banana = regulates sugar content.

Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango = Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .

Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk = Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.

Papaya + Pineapple + Milk = Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.

Banana + Pineapple + Milk = Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation.

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Healthy Juices Part 1

2008-04-09T12:24:00.009+08:00

Healthy Juices for a Healthy Lifestyle.
A Fruits & Vegetables Mathematical Formula, its all beings with you.

Carrot + Ginger + Apple = Boost and cleanse our system.

Apple + Cucumber + Celery = Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and improve stomach upset and headache.

Tomato + Carrot + Apple = Improve skin complexion and bad breath.

Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk = Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.

Orange + Ginger + Cucumber = Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.

Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon = To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.

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