Tuesday, July 26, 2011

How to Ensure Your Hands & Nails Stay As Beautiful As Our Faces.

So much of the beauty industry focuses on products and tips for the face that often other body parts seem to get lost in the shuffle. So in this article I am going to concentrates on what we can do to ensure that our hands & nails stay as beautiful as our faces.

The nails and hands are two parts of our bodies that are often taken for granted. We use them everyday of our lives, but fail to take care of them as much as we take care of our hair, teeth, or other body parts. The reason for this is because they always serve their purpose and they never fail us until it’s too late to give them their much deserved attention.


By the time we see veins on our hands, or see them with blotches of red and discoloration; or when our nails are specked with white spots, and often break.

Is it too late to care and improve them?

No, it's not. But we need to act on it soon.


There is a secret to taking care of our hands and nails. As with any care regimen, we need to understand these parts of our body that have been very loyal to us through these years. Once we know this, we need to know how to take better care of them, and other factors that have been affecting them without us knowing. We can then decide what products would be benefitail to help our hands & nails stay as beautiful as our faces.



Hand Care

Avoid Excessive Wetness

 We all know that water strips off skin’s natural oils leaving it dry and wrinkled. Try to lessen your time in the shower by observing a wet-soap-rinse routine.

Moisturize

 Especially if you spend most of your time in very cold or air-conditioned areas, the hands can become really dry. Try to pack a small bottle of lotion or cream in your back so that reapplication will be handy.

Hand Massage

 While you can avail of the masseuse’s service, you can do quick daily hand massage by yourself while taking a break at work or watching TV. Massaging the hands paves the way for better blood circulation which eliminates appearance of veins and wrinkles. You can use massage oils or a vitamin enriched cream for both relaxing and nourishing hand treatment.

Nail Care

Wash your hands with mild soap and clean your nails with a soft nail brush. Leave your hands in warm water for a few minutes to soften cuticles and move to the base of your nails. An excellent time to do your manicure is after a shower, bath or the dishes. These activities will remove dirt from under the nails as well as soften dry nails.

Cut your nails all at the same level and file the rough edges or points that remain after. It is not a good idea to remove the cuticles from your nail, as it will make the nail susceptible to infection.
If you have dry nails, apply some moisturizing hand & nail cream on them.


What products do you recommend for hand & nail care?


Avocados have a great variety of nutrients such as Vitamins C, B6 and E, which have been proved to: reduce wrinkles, moisten, clean, exfoliate and enrich the skin.

In fact, research shows that hand & nail creams with avocados have more Vitamins E than any others. Vitamin E is a highly-powerful antioxidant known for slowing down the ageing process and reducing the damaging effects of sun exposure as well as helping in the prevention of heart diseases.
Try our Skin Mates Avocado Hand & Nail Cream which is packed with deep-penetrating natural ingredients & an ultra-moisturizing blend of Avocado butter.


You could also try our Natural Care Hand & Nail Cream that helps to improve damaged and dry hands. Our cream has natural repairing properties and it helps in providing elasticity to the dry skin. Natural Care Hand and Nail Cream aids in strengthening the nails and also helps in softening the cuticles. Natural Care Hand & Nail Cream also helps in protecting and nourishing the skin by giving a healthy and beautiful look to your hands. Natural Care Hand & Nail Cream contains raspberry oil as an astringent, beet root oil to help nourish the skin, red algae that acts as an antioxidant & jojoba oil to sooth the skin.


So now you know how to care for your hands & nails and what products are best for them, you too can have hands soft and smooth that sure will leave not just a pleasant first impression but a long-lasting image of beauty and finesse.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Caring for your Skin with the Power of the Ocean – Red Algae


Sea algae extracts and other substances derived from the sea, e.g. Dead Sea mud & seaweeds are believed by cosmetic companies to be vital elements which act in harmony with the human body, helping to achieve health, beauty and relaxation.

One of these ocean derived substances is red algae which can be found in the seas around the pacific region where it commonly forms a part of coral gardens. Red alga contains the most powerful anti-oxidants found in nature, with clinical tests indicating that it is 550 times more powerful than vitamin E. These powerful anti-oxidants properties help to protect skin from free radicals, sun and pollutants - the main causes of wrinkles and fine lines.

Red marine algae facial treatments can be used to treat several skin-related conditions and is effective because it also boasts anti-bacterial properties. Thus, it can be a powerful and natural way to treat skin conditions.


Treatment of Acne with Red Algae

Red marine alga has multipurpose ingredients that are beneficial in treating acne. It dries up the blemishes while adding minerals and moisture into the skin. The bacterial properties of red marine algae heal acne blemishes. Often, skin dried out from acne medications and treatments produces more oil to compensate, which can result in more breakouts. As red marine alga prevents the skin from drying out, recurrent breakouts are less common.

Also red alga is best for removing impurities and toxins and can help regulate oil levels in your face. Natural red alga is very popular in spa treatments for skin with fat or acne, as it has the ability to work carefully to promote circulation and healthy skin rejuvenation.

Anti Aging Properties of Red Algae

Red Algae are used in anti aging products for its intensive levels of nourishing and hydrating marine minerals and vitamins. It helps the skin become more resistant, thus maintaining firmness and shape.

Because Red alga has developed unique protection mechanisms in order to survive. These qualities can be applied into anti aging treatments when extracts of the algae are incorporated into advanced facial skin care products.

Researchers discovered a long time ago that both skin and algae cell membrane have isolation analogies in their function. As a result, the algae can be used to protect, nourish and heal human skin. The quality and beneficial properties of these active ingredients have been proven in efficacy tests.

A Great Range Of Anti Ageing Facial Treatments Containing Red Algae Extracts


IR Beautina has developed an exciting new anti ageing skin care range-"Age Reverse". IR Beautina Age Reverse Facial Creams can take care of those fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, brown spots, dark circles under your eyes and much more.

IR Beautina Age Reverse  Facial Skin Care products can make your skin clearer, smoother, and more youthful looking and can be found on our on line shop www.amazingthaibeauty.com

 If you want to look your best, it all starts with serious skin care.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Why Is Removing Makeup so Important For Healthy Skin?


It’s a universal fact that women want to present their best self before the world. Makeup is thus an important part of a women’s life which is almost like an important component of daily routine. However; most women don’t understand the importance of properly removing their makeup. Removing makeup can help to make sure that your skin stay healthy. If you do not follow a makeup removal process, then you will find that your complexion can really start to have blemishes and other problems. This can lead to acne and a lot of other issues. This is why you should learn makeup removal tips that will help you to keep your skin clean and free of blemish.
When removing makeup it is important that you choose a cleanser that is going thoroughly clean your skin. This means cleaning makeup out of pores as well as the surface of the skin. There are many different cleansers available so it is up to you to do a little research to find the right one. Always check the cleanser ingredients to be sure it will accomplish what you expect. This will ensure that you get the best clean possible for your skin.
When removing your makeup you want to make sure that you choose a remover that is free of oil. This will be more effective at getting off makeup like eye liner and mascara. These can be one of the toughest things to remove, especially if you are using a waterproof variety. If it is not waterproof, you may just need a little warm water to get it off, but you in most cases oil free makeup remover can do a better job.
It is always a good idea to be gentle when it comes to taking off your makeup at the end of the day. If you do it carelessly, you may end up snagging your eyelashes and making a mess of it. The best way to do it with care is by using cotton balls or swabs. If you use harsh materials such as paper towels or hand towels, then you will find that it will be too abrasive and will irritate your skin.


Follow the instructions given below for removing makeup in the best and the easiest way.

Items Needed

 •Cotton Swabs/balls




•Towel


Procedure

 First thing you will have to do for removing makeup is to secure you hair tightly, so that they don’t fall on your face. For this, you can either use a rubber band, if your hair is long, or a hair band, if your hair is short.

Now let us come to wiping off your makeup. Concentrate on the eyes first. Take a cotton swab and dab it with eye makeup remover. Gently wipe each eye with the cotton, till the makeup dissolves completely.

Now is the turn of your face. Take another cotton swab and dab it with cleansing milk. Wipe you face with it, avoiding the eye area, till the time the makeup comes off.

Wash you face with lukewarm water. Take the makeup remover or cleanser and put a dollop on your palm.

Rub your hands together, to generate lather. Now, apply this lather all over the face, again avoiding the eye area. Keep rubbing it gently all over your face for around one minute.

Rinse off the lather with water. Splash your face with water a number of times, to make sure that no traces of makeup and lather are left.

Gently pat your face dry with a soft towel. Do not rub.

Lastly apply moisturizer on your face and massage it gently, at least for a minute.

Removing Eye Makeup

For removing eye makeup, make sure to use a makeup remover that is especially made for the eyes. This is because eyes are very sensitive. The cleanser/remover that you use for removing face make up might be too harsh on them. You can also use petroleum jelly or baby oil for removing eye makeup.

Removing Lip Makeup
For removing lipstick or lip liner, use cold cream. Take a cotton swab and put a little cold cream on it. Now, softly rub the cotton over your lips. After wiping off the lipstick, make sure to apply moisturizer over your lips. This will help in keeping them soft and conditioned.