Beauty Resolutions 2013

Face
1. Learn how to do my eyebrows.
2. Consistent skin care routine.
3. Learn how new eye make-up applications
4. Go out with at least powder and lipstick.
5. Sunscreen

Hair
1. Have it trimmed every three months.
2. Invest on treatments

Clothes
1. No shopping until you drop two sizes.
2. Declutter.
3. Wear clothes you haven’t had a chance to wear.

Shoes
1. No shoe shopping.
2. Except for a black basic flats and another pair of TOMS :P

Accessories
1. Organize accessories

Make-up
1. Arrange items neatly in dresser.

Skin Care.

I think that as a woman gets older, she becomes more conscious of how she looks. This is where consistent skin care, diet and fitness and an newfound love for make-up happens. Well, it’s what happened in my case!

When I hit my 30′s I started to be quite obsessive with skin care as I have noticed fine lines popping out. There is a reason why we were forced to wear sunscreen when we were just teenagers people! Listen to your mom!

Nothing beats a healthy lifestyle (Lots of water, sleep, good diet and exercise) to make one’s skin glow, literally. And you can have the nicest make-up but it can be hard to cover up a blotchy face. Dull skin can be spotted miles away even from a metal building!

So there. This might just be a nonsense post but ladies, you get the point :)

Beautiful Face in time for Spring

spring beauty skin tips

Spring is here – which means it is time to show more skin! It is always best to do some exfoliating to let the glow of one’s skin after a harsh winter shine through. Don’t forget to moisturize too! The image above are what most celebrities use for their skin – and surprisingly, they are very affordable! I actually use most items off that list too!

Skin Care for All Ages

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is often the most neglected as well. Women often mistake buying trendy clothes and tons of make-up when they should be investing on their skin. Nothing is more attractive than a glowing, youthful, clear skin and not even make-up can hide it. Natural beauty is always the most attractive to men.

So how do you take care of your skin?

It depends on what age group you belong to. But the most important thing is to guard your self against excessive sun exposure. Wear sun block, and use it all the time. Before anything else, you need to protect yourself from the sun. It will not protect you from getting skin cancer, but wearing sun block and avoiding tanning beds will help you delay the signs of aging and improve your skin. Remember, the lighter your skin tone is, the more susceptible you are to the effects of UVA and UVB light. Even dermatologists have advised people to wear sunscreen indoors.

You should also know your skin type. Knowing your skin type will allow you to use specific products that will treat problem areas in your skin. Most women have combination skin – dry in some areas, oily in some areas. And pay particular attention to how your skin behaves in different seasons. You may flare up during winter or summer. The key here is to properly know you skin type and how you react to weather changes, and then go from there.

When you’re in your 20’s:
Your skin is at it’s finest. It’s firm and supple, and the best thing you can do to maintain that youthful skin is to use sun protection. You still have time to prevent further damage, so using sun block with SPF above 30 every single day (even on cloudy or rainy days!) will definitely allow you to be one step ahead of the game all the time.

When you’re in your 30’s:
If you have been using sunscreen religiously since you were in your 20s, you just need to maintain a clean routine of skincare along with using sun block everyday. Cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize. That’s the key. It may also be wise to use an eye cream and add it to your skin care.

When you’re in your 40’s or 50’s:
Start treating areas like your neck, mouth, around the eyes and forehead with different products designed to correct different aging problems (sagging, wrinkles, etc). You are lucky there is technology available to correct sun damage. Vitamin C plays an important role in your life as well.

Above everything else, lead a healthy lifestyle. One of the benefits of a healthy diet, consistent exercise and avoiding harmful substances (smoking, alcohol and drugs) is good skin.
Hydrate yourself with water, take vitamin supplements, squeeze in exercise whenever your can and get enough sleep. You may not see the effects when you’re in your 20s or 30s, but when you hit 40s, you really would start to the pay the price for all those late nights.

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Make-Up Lovin’ and Skin Care

While my husband is crazy obsessed with cars lately, even learning about aem cold air intake and oil changes (he graduated from Mechanical Engineering), I am back to my first love – make-up! I have been distracted by bags and shoes and clothes, but I have always loved make-up and skin care, moreso.

I am not splurging on anything, I still have great sets from my last haul. It’s a good thing I went into a try-it-all spree. Now I know which products are worth investing for and is compatible with skin type and chemistry. I am excited to receive my birthday gift, the Urban Decay Naked Palette, and my skin care regimen (Clinique 3 Step) is good for another year so I am all set.

I am just looking for anti-aging creams because I am in my 30s already and a good sunblock. For the body, I just turn to my all-time favorite since high school, the Body Shop!

The Basics on Laser Hair Removal

Thanks to technology, the problem of unwanted hair in both men and women can now be eliminated with laser technology. Imagine never having to pluck, shave, thread or wax unwanted hair ever! Laser Hair Removal has been proven to be safe and effective in permanently removing hair in areas of the body. It is a is a series of treatments that will last for more than 3 to 4 months. This is because the treatment is not finished in a day. It requires the next treatment to be at least 4 to 8 weeks apart. This time allows the treated part of your body to adjust before moving on to the next phase of the treatment. This allotted time is also meant to observe if the patient has any developed allergies or abnormalities in the skin.

If you are looking for Laser hair removal DC services, Cultura is the best center to go to. They are known as the top Laser hair removal Maryland center, and in the US. It maintains an inventory of 12 hair removal lasers as part of the hair removal system for men and women. And what they are proud of is that they tailor hair removal treatment plans based on the patient’s skin color, ethnicity, tan level, skin sensitivity, hair diameter and hair color.

Laser hair removal cost is based on the site treated and costs range from $150 for smaller areas to $500-$700 for larger areas.

LUSH recommends some Home Recipes for Hair and Skin Care

They say prevention is cheaper than solving a problem once it’s there. That is why anti wrinkle cream prices are usually pricey. But if you think about it, you will be saving more in the future than to need to undergo surgery, or worse, if you cannot do anything about it anymore.

I am a fan of home recipes for skin care. All-natural is the way to go. That is why I am coveting Lush’s Dream Cream.

Lush Dream Cream

Incredibly soothing body lotion for troubled skin. Dream Cream is LUSH’s best-selling product because it makes sore skin feel good again. Chamomile and lavender calm irritations, reduce redness and banish blotches. Mark considers it his favourite product because it makes so many people so happy.

For lifeless hair:
Here’s a hair remedy using apple juice.
Mix 1 tablespoon of apple juice with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
After shampooing and conditioning, apply to the ends of the hair, leave for a minute and then rinse. The acidity of the apple juice will flatten the hair cuticle leaving it more reflective of light and, as such, a lot shinier.

For Body scrub

Take 2 tablespoons of fine sea salt and mix to a paste with a heavy oil such as olive oil or even better, brazil nut oil. This is deeply nourishing for the skin.
Wet the skin and apply to the backs of arms, legs and anywhere where the skin is rough.
Don’t use on the décolleté area. Rinse off.

Hair care
As a pre-wash, use this hair recipe using eggs.
Eggs are really good for the hair and a great source of protein. Beat 2 eggs then add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Olive oil improves the tensile strength of the hair. You can double up the quantities for longer hair.
Massage the mixture in to dry hair, wrap a towel around your head and leave for 10 minutes.
Shampoo and condition out.

The olive oil will help to improve the tensile strength of the hair, making it much less likely to break when you’re combing it after shampoo and conditioning.
When hair’s wet it’s at it’s most fragile, so this will help stop hair breakage.
The eggs will give softness and shine over-and-above what your normal conditioner will do. Eggs are extremely mucilaginous—the residue will last beyond shampooing and conditioning—and a great source of nutrition, as they are full of protein. They give a rich feeling to the hair, leaving it soft and shiny.