Beauty Tips Blog

Stretch mark or striae is a form of scar which normally occurs in the parts of the body that are prone to stretching. Stretch marks occur during pregnancy or sudden weight gain. During these instances the dermis is torn and the marks left may be temporary or permanent.  At first the marks appear to be reddish then eventually adapt a lighter color, ordinarily these mark will become silvery white.

The best treatment for stretch marks is surgery. Tests on the effects of laser treatment have also been conducted and as much as 75% of the marks have been improved. Creams and oils are also believed to be effective in preventing stretch marks, but there is little scientific support for such claims.

Almond-shaped Asian eyes are very different from other races’. Most Asians don’t have a crease on their upper lids, making it difficult to apply the same techniques found in Western makeup books. Some tips to make Asian eyes stand out:

• be more bolder in your choice of eye color. Instead of sticking to black or brown, go for shades of blue, green, and plum.
• metallic and frosty colors also draw attention to your eyes.
• to create the illusion of a crease, apply a gray or brown shadow a few shades darker than your skin, then apply a lighter lid color and a highlight under the eyebrow.
• curling your eyelashes takes only a minute and does wonders!

Most people dismiss aromatherapy oils as just a fad, but the truth is these essential oils have properties that keep you looking your best.

Sandlewood has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, and is very good for acne and skin infections.

Tea Tree is anti-microbial and helps reduce swelling, thus it works well for spot treating pimples. It clears up acne fast and helps to limit their reoccurrence.

Lavender is one of the most known all of the essential oils. Lavender helps to keep oily skin under control. It is also good for evening out the skin tone and healing blemishes. Plus a few drops of lavender in your bath will keep you relaxed and help you get a good night’s sleep, which is always good for your skin and general well-being.

We often associate aloe vera with shampoo products, but it has a lot of other uses in the world of beauty care. It accelerates and regulates the methabolism and purifies the human body from toxins. Moreover, this herb has an antiseptic effect (by distroying the bacterias, viruses and fungi), and thus has disinfectant capabilities. Aloe vera can also stimulate the cell-renewing process.

Many items we see in the drug store, such as vitamins and laxatives to face creams and body care lotions and deodorants are obtained from aloe vera. Aloe vera has proved its efficiency from the simplest allergies to the treatment of wounds and skin infections.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is the latest method of removing unwanted hair on the face and the body. It is gaining acceptance and wider use than that the older method, laser hair removal. Using this technology is said to be better because it is less expensive and faster and pretty much yield the same result. And since it emits lower energy than laser, IPL method is non-invasive. In the event that a non-target area is hit by the pulses, it would result only in slight irritation and the discomfort would be very minimal because the pulses are released in very short durations. Hair removal using IPL does not require anesthesia because of its non-invasive nature.

Here are some tips from dermatologists to help prevent and treat dry skin.

1. In the shower

Cut back on the amount of time you bathe or shower – some dermatologists even suggest spending no more than three minutes a day in water. Use the mildest soap available, such as Ivory. Do not use loofahs or scrubs because they will only irritate your skin further. Instead, use a mild oatmeal soap for gentle exfoliation. Apply moisturizer right after your shower while the skin is still moist, and pay special attention to your lower legs: the skin tends to be driest there.

2. In your diet

It is important to consume essential oils contained in raw organic butter, cod liver oil, Omega-3 eggs, coconut oil, and fresh cold-water fish.

3. During winter

Consider investing in a humidifier and placing it in your bedroom or other apartment area where you spend a significant amount of time. The additional moisture in the air will help your skin condition improve almost immediately.

If you think it’s oil or dust, think again. The sun actually causes the most damage to your skin! It not only causes it to age more rapidly, but also contributes to the growth of tumors with prolonged exposure to UV rays. Vanity aside, the risk of skin cancer should be reason enough to wear sunscreen everyday.

Some tips:

• you also need to wear sunscreen on cloudy, overcast days.
• use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15. The American Academy of Dermatology says that anything below this is worthless. If you have fair skin, or regularly spend more than 30 minutes at a time in the sun, go for a higher SPF. Use this guide to determine your skin type.
• expired sunscreen loses its effectivity. Always check the expiration date on the bottle.
• it’s important to get all the exposed areas of the skin. Certain areas, such as ears, are often missed.
• if you have a young baby below six months old, always keep him/her out of direct sunlight.