Archive for March, 2008

How to chose moisturizers for your skin

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Moisturizers are cosmetic products which to some extent provide a practical answer to problems of water loss from the skin. Moisturizers are designed to reduce water loss from the epidermis. Moisturizers protect your skin’s top layer by holding in water and smoothing surface dryness. Regular use of a suitable moisturiser benefits your skin. The moisturiser not only replaces the water lost from the skin but also prevents its loss to the surroundings.

How to choose your Moisturizer?

Choosing the moisturizer to suit your skin type is very very important The proportion of oil varies according to the type of skin for which the product is formulated. The label on the product generally states this – so do read the instructions carefully! The best choice of a ..read more

Needed vitamin for healthy skin

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Healthy and glowing skin is the first indication of your good health. The best thing you can do for the health and look of your skin is to eat healthy and drink plenty of water. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, plus essential fatty acids from foods like flax seed oil. If you want a healthy skin, it is important for you to take a healthy food diet which contains adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals and proteins.

hair coloring tips For you

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Only use a semi-permanent hair color first. If you use a permanent color and it goes wrong you might find that the inexpensive box you bought at the chemist ending up costing you ten times as much at the salon in ‘colour correction’. With semi’s you can wash them back out again if you make a mistake. Lots of hair coloring tips:

Choose the color carefully. Opt for a lighter shade than the manufacturers say because the color almost always comes out darker than indicated on the box. Check it against your skin tone to see if it suits you. Read the instructions through twice and follow them to the letter. Don’t skip the strand test because you want it done that night. What if it goes wrong ? ..read more

Effect chemicals use to hair

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

healthy-hair2.jpgDid you know that heroes in ancient Greece used harsh soaps and bleaches to lighten and redden their hair to the colour that was identified with honour and courage? In fact, even first-century Romans pre-ferred dark hair, this was done with a dye con-cocted from boiled walnuts and leeks. Things have not changed much over the centuries. More and more youngsters are experimenting with styles, going blonde or simply curling or straightening their hair. The worst hit are probably models and actresses, who have to be at out-door shoots or work under bright lights, and are prone to dandruff and probably have to get their hair styled every second day. But, perming, dyeing and straightening hait ..read more