Thursday, December 31, 2009

In the News: The Beast Within, Roy Horn and Montecore

Author: Susan Dunn, MA Clinical Psychology, cEQc, The EQ Coach™

Source: articleage.com



Roy Horn and Siegfried Fishbacher have performed around 5,700
shows since they began at the Mirage in, mirage, Las, mirage, Vegas over ten years
ago. The signature of their magic show has been their white
tigers and lions.

Six shows a week, 44 weeks a year they worked with their big
cats on stage, and not once has, mirage, there been an incident. In fact,
according to reports, Montecore nipped at Roy's arm earlier in
the show before carrying him off stage, mirage, and seriously injuring
him, without leaving any bite marks.

Which is more than I can say, mirage, about Baby Kittee here at my, mirage, own
house.

I know all about Baby Kittee's speed and teeth. She is, to quote
the poet William Blake, "red in tooth and claw." As I vacuum
around the house, I find wings, scales, tails and other remnants
of her nature. Her name was chosen by my granddaughter. It might
as well have been "Grownup Killer.", mirage, Cats are always one
generation away from feral; they do not permanently domesticate,
like the dog.

Now did you catch that 6 shows a week? According to Horn's
surgeon, Dr. Derek Duke, "A contributing factor to [Roy's]
current condition is, mirage, his extraordinary will and strong physical
attributes. These are significant elements in his ability to
recover." Indeed his "thumbs-up" signal to his partner has been
mentioned by reporters. We are told that as he was carried away,
he asked that the cat not be put down. "Please don't shoot the
cat," he said. "Save the cat."

It was Roy Horn's 59th birthday (October 23, 2003) when he was
performing, mirage, on stage with the 7-year-old, 600 pound Royal white
tiger, Montecore, that the cat injured him.

Reports from the shocked observers varied, but the consensus,
now that some time has passed, is that the tiger became
fascinated with a woman's "big hair" in the, mirage, audience, even to
the point of lying down on the job, at which point Roy bopped
him to get his attention.

Roy then endeavored to stay between the cat and the woman
(what's with the "big hair"?) and it was at this point he fell,
stage hands rushed forward, and Montecore took action. According
to the head of the Mirage (Mr. Wynne), he didn't "drag" Roy
offstage,, mirage, nor did he "attack" or "grab" him. Siegfried, mirage, and other
big cat experts agree that if Montecore had meant to do the job,
he would have shaken him to break his neck, and, as Siegfried
said, "There would be no Roy, mirage, ."

Instead Wynn describes it as a gentle "carry," like a mother cat
carrying her kitten off to safety. It is entirely possible
Montecore was heading back to his cage and taking what he cared
about with him. In interviews, Roy talks continually of his
bonding with his cats. He is present at their birth, and keeps
constant, mirage, company with them. We know that, mirage, bonding can occur
between all mammals because of the limbic brain we share in
common. It is how we bond to our own young, and to one another,
as do dogs, cats, horses, and other mammals.

In my Emotional Intelligence courses, I use the example of "the
tiger within." It's how we describe those primitive brain
emotions or reactions that occur automatically, that, mirage, have to do
with fear, aggression and self-preservation. Psychologists call
it the 3F reaction - fight, flight, or fornicate. And that's
about the only decision reptiles,, mirage, and lower animals ever have to
make. They react to their environment, mirage, in terms of what it can do
to them or for them, they don't bond with, mirage, their young (in fact
will eat them),, mirage, and they never learn anything new their entire
lifespan. You can't train an alligator.

We retain this brain. To this we added the mammalian brain, the
limbic brain, what makes us care for our young, bond,, mirage, be able to
empathize, communicate and play … and why when we look into the
eyes of one another, or another mammal, we see soul, a sentient
being. It initiates, mirage, mutual caring. If that frog in the example
were actually in the boiling water, mirage, calling out, would it tear at
your heart the way a baby's cry does, or the wailing, mirage, of your dog
when you leave in the morning??

To this, we evolved the neocortex, the crowning glory, mirage, of the
homo sapiens. Or is it? Magnificent as it, mirage, may be, it has its
limitations. The lower brain will always rule, emotions will
always take precedence, because they're necessary for survival.
When we fear - and in today's world our fear can be totally
symbolic (your boss yelling at you) - we get "hijacked." We are
"flooded" with emotion which is specifically designed to shut
down our "thinking" (our ability to reason), mirage, and we act, i.e., we
act without thinking. We are constantly at risk of the tiger
within us becoming confused and primitive, like Montecore, and
doing something we would not ordinarily do.

Montecore, mirage, has been performing, mirage, for many years. Something went
awry,, mirage, something was different, and he reverted to
self-preservation tactics, by all reports. In the fight or
flight, he decided not to attack anyone, but to get himself and
Roy to safety. If he attacked Roy, the same principle applies
and we, mirage, will never really know.

Something emotional happened, and among mammals, emotions are
contagious. You know this if you've been in a newspaper office
the day they announced it was closing,, mirage, or been around when
someone got chastised in public. Was it something with Roy, the
same thing that caused this, mirage, magnificent physical, mirage, specimen to
slip and fall? His birthday? Wondering, as I do, why the
fascination with the "big hair." (How many friends of mine have
told me their cats love to lick hair-sprayed hair… or did it
look like "fur" to Montecore?) Was he overly tired and less able
to concentrate - having celebrated his birthday, or being about
to? Was he preoccupied with thoughts, mirage, of the Big 6-0 on the
horizon?

When Roy fell, it was something Montecore had never seen happen
on stage before. If he was bonded with Roy, he may have feared
for Roy, who knows. But it was change - big change - that, mirage, thing
that throws all of us.

Then the stage hands rushed out, more commotion … fear. One
reverts. Bad things can happen. We can hurt people we love. We
can hurt ourselves. Prey as we are to the beast within, all we
can do is be aware, and to learn to manage. This is Emotional
Intelligence. And this, Roy understood about his beloved tiger.
It wasn't Montecore's "fault"…nor do we routinely "blame"
animals, lacking a neocortex as they do, mirage, .

However, in regards to humans, we continue to battle this out in
the courts, and in our own hearts and minds.

It is for sure we never want to hear ourselves say, "I didn't
mean to kill her,, mirage, I love her," or "I don't know what came over
me," or "That wasn't like, mirage, me." We are as capable of as serious
injury to others as Montecore is, physically, and also
emotionally, because we have words, and when we disable our
neocortex, we are left with the same equipment Montecore has.

Our prayers are for all concerned, including the show's workers,
described as "family," who must also cope with possibly losing
their jobs, another EQ dilemma. Because we are humans, our
brains are often at odds with one another and we suffer
conflict, guilt and shame. As one worker said in a newspaper
quote, it was awful to be worrying about herself at that time,
but she was a single mother and it was her job. Let us say the
means of preservation for herself and her children. We need to
keep learning about our emotions. As Childre and Martin say,
"The emotional frontier is truly the next frontier to conquer in
human understanding. The opportunity we face now … is to develop
our, mirage, emotional potential and accelerate rather dramatically into
a new state of being."

Photo of Roy with, mirage, baby white tiger:
http://www.siegfriedandroy.com/news/images/sprint_commercial.jpg

"Look for the, mirage, magic that is around you in nature, flowers, and
all the animals that share this planet with us." Roy Horn






Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Homemade Acne Treatments - Do They Work?

Author: Julie Collier

Source: ezinearticles.com



If you are gung-ho at doing the skin acne treatment with all natural means, then searching your cupboards should start now. What should you look for? Do you look for certain fruits, vegetables, spices or any other cooking ingredients? Yes. Not everything works of course but some common ingredients in your kitchen can be used as homemade, face mask homemade , acne treatments.

Off the Counter Cleansing Agents Looking for cleaning agents instead of buying creams? Why don't you get some grounded nutmeg and mix it with milk to use as a cleansing blend. You can also use honey and apples combined, grated and made like a paste which can be put on the face for not more than 20 minutes and then later washed off with warm water. Lime juice and rose water if you have them can also be used to wash your face.

Have some oatmeal in top drawer of your kitchen cabinet? You can have an oatmeal mask and use it as scrub. Oatmeal effectively absorbs oil from the skin. Just keep it on your skin for about 15 to 20 minutes, let it dry and then wash off. You can also try an egg white mask mixed with bits of lemon and hazel and apply for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water. If you don't have any of these, you probably have baking soda. Just mix it with water so you can use this as exfoliant.

Natural Antibiotics Tea tree oil reduces redness and itchiness so if you have them, apply it on the affected area and see how it works like benzol peroxide. Drinking extracts of ginger, onion and other herbs can also be an effective remedy to acne as they have elements similar to that of an antibiotic. You can also use Turmeric, an anti bacterial herb.

Removing Lesions and Scars Using tomato slices, garlic or mint juice are said to be effective in healing pimple scars. You can do this daily as often as you want or early in the morning and before sleeping. Cucumber is also effective in improving the texture of the affected skin.

Other Products Have you heard of the effectiveness of, face mask homemade , toothpaste? They say it can reduce the swelling. You, face mask homemade , can also try applying alcohol on the blemishes to get rid of dust and dirt from your skin before going to bed. If you are bothered by the inflammation and swelling you, face mask homemade , can use ice on the affected area.

Of course dieting is also important although there are no scientific studies to prove its connection with acne. Nonetheless, drinking lots of water, eating colorful fruits and fiber rich, face mask homemade , foods will still help in stabilizing your health condition that will aid with your battle with acne. You should also avoid oily and junk foods, soft drinks and other processed foods.

There are, face mask homemade , cost-efficient yet effective ways to treat skin acne. Do an extensive research on how to mix home ingredients, face mask homemade , and create your own concoction. Search your kitchen for these ingredients and be your own little chemist at home.





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Monday, December 28, 2009

Home Cures for Acne

Author: Stephen Kreutzer

Source: articleage.com



Acne is a problem that almost everyone has faced throughout their lifetime. It seems to occur at the worst times and sometimes never goes away at all, face mask recipe , . There are many products on the market targeted to clearing up acne, but perhaps the best cures are found in the kitchen right at home. Home cures, face mask recipe , for acne have no medical backing and no fancy packaging, but many people swear by them. The following lists different remedies, listed by category. Many ingredients can be found at the grocery store. Some ingredients may be found at health food stores.
Drinks:
Nettle tea. Drink four cups per day of this herbal tea. , face mask recipe , Water. Drink eight cups per day. Wheatgrass juice. Drink throughout the day.
Rubs/Astringents:
Aloe Vera juice. Apply two times a day to speed healing of acne.
A mixture of ground orange peel and water. Apply to acne.
Cucumber. Ground pieces and apply to acne.
Garlic. Rub on acne.
Nutmeg. Mix ground nutmeg with milk and apply to acne.
Lemon juice and cinnamon. Mix lemon juice with equal parts of ground cinnamon and apply to acne.
Papaya juice. Apply to acne to reduce swelling.
Masks:
Tomato. Mash and apply to acne for 1 hour then wash off.
Pomegranate. Roast and powder. Mix with lime juice and apply to acne.
Sesame seeds. Ground and mix with water. Apply to acne to reduce swelling.
Salt and vinegar. Mix into a paste. Apply to acne for 30 minutes and wash off.
Honey and cinnamon. Mix into a paste and apply. Keep on overnight and wash off in the morning.
Many of the ingredients used in these home remedies are herbs or other, face mask recipe , natural products that have been shown in studies to help with inflammation, have drying properties or to draw out impurities. Home remedies are tried and true recipes that have worked for many people. If a person does not have an allergy to an ingredient than nothing is lost in trying. Acne home remedies can help a person save countless, face mask recipe , dollars over their drugstore counterparts.






Saturday, December 26, 2009

Acne's Frequenlty Asked Questions

Author: Kerwin Chang

Source: articleage.com



Over the Adverse Drugs

Q: I've approved a actor over the adverse articles for abscess and they plan for a while and again they stop. I've approved oil-free cleansers, gels, cover-ups, and, acne face mask , architecture - all of which affirmation they advice acne-prone skin. But they're not; what am I accomplishing wrong?



A: You're not accomplishing annihilation amiss except crumbling your money. The articles you're affairs don't work. Even admitting they are labeled oil-free, they absolutely aren't oil-free. All articles with the barring of water, are oil-based. Just like in the foods you eat, there are acceptable oils and bad oils. The articles that you accept been using are abounding of bad oils and are bearing new acne, not allowance it. Over the adverse eye caliginosity and lipsticks are fine, but if it comes to composition and cleansers, the being you've been affairs just isn't helping.



Q: What about all the abscess soaps and astringents I use? I ablution and abrade my face constantly, but I still breach out. Why?



A: You can abrade all you wish but it will not accomplish a difference. Abscess forms central your hair follicles which are below the surface. The aforementioned affair goes for drying-out your derma with booze or astringents. All this does is apple-pie the top band of your skin, but it doesn't go central the chock-full hair follicles to apple-pie them out. It's important to apprehend that your pimples are basic below the top layers of your derma, acne face mask , and that over the adverse articles can't advice you there. The Abscess Analysis Clinic offers contemporary medications which go abysmal into the chock-full hair follicles to apple-pie them out and anticipate new pimples from forming. Whether you ache from astringent abscess or casual breakouts, our articles plan bound giving you absolute results.



Q: I've approved just about aggregate for my skin. What do you put in your articles that make

them so different?



A: It's not what we put in them, it's what we don't put in them. Our articles are formulated afterwards abacus oils to baffle with their effectiveness. The Abscess Analysis Clinic has a safe, effective, and bargain derma affliction affairs that works. There are no side-effects, no sun-sensitivity, no pills, and no gimmicks.



Q: I'm actual agnostic about new products, abnormally aback aggregate I've acclimated up till now hasn't worked. What is your success rate? How continued accept you been in business and a lot of of all, do you accept any abstraction how I feel!?



A: I apperceive these articles plan because I suffered from abscess for 25 years. It destroyed my self-confidence, fabricated me feel airedale and was just apparent ruining my life! Afterwards admission from the University of California at Berkeley, I did some research, assassin a chemist, and opened the Abscess Analysis Clinic. We accept been in Northern California for over ten years and accept auspiciously advised over 5,000 men and women of all ages. If abounding of our admission top academy seniors went off to college, we started sending their articles to them by mail. Word advance on campuses all beyond the accompaniment and country and anon we opened our mail adjustment division. Now with the Internet, we are able to advanced our articles all over the world. I accept to accept the a lot of advantageous job in the world, because I apperceive absolutely how it feels to accept abscess and apperceive absolutely how abundant it is to bright it up!



Q: Do all your audience use the aforementioned products?



A: No. Everyone's derma is different. That's why the Abscess Analysis Clinic offers a array of products, all formulated for specific derma types and problems. Abounding factors actuate your analysis which is customized for you. That's why we ask you to amuse ample out the check on the How to Adjustment page so we can abandoned advice you.



Q: Are amber and anointed foods absolutely bad for my skin?



A: No! How could anyone reside afterwards amber or French fries?



Food

Q: Is there a affiliation amid what I eat and my acne?



A: Yes, it helps to eat a able-bodied counterbalanced diet affluent in vitamins and minerals with affluence of water. This is ascendant to accepting, acne face mask , a advantageous, acne face mask , physique and a acceptable complexion. Splurging on bad aliment already in awhile is no big thing, as continued as you eat able-bodied a lot of of the time. However, some humans accept that backwards. The accent you put on your, acne face mask , physique if you abuse it by not bistro right, smoking, accomplishing drugs, over-doing the booze or caffeine is abundant to aggravate even the a lot of balmy abscess case.



Prescription Drugs

Q: Why don't antibiotics plan for acne?



A: Antibiotics plan for accepting rid of an infection, like, acne face mask , strep throat. If it comes to alleviative acne, all contemporary and articulate drugs are accomplishing is briefly killing the bacteria,, acne face mask , which eventually become aggressive to the antibiotic. A accepted convenance is to appoint the contemporary ointment, Retin-Aฎ in affiliation with antibiotics. Unfortunately, abounding humans acquaintance bloom and affliction which in fact could could could cause added pimples and blackheads to form. Because Retin-Aฎ and antibiotics accomplish your derma actual sun-sensitive they are not applied for abounding abscess sufferers. Another biologic generally assigned for abscess is Accutaneฎ. This is just a acting band-aid to your acne, but it's not a continued appellation and safe another to authoritative your breakouts. And if not allowance abscess isn't enough, some antibiotics aswell abate the capability of articulate contraceptives. Check with your doctor.



Q: What should I apprehend to see afterwards using your articles for a brace of months?



A:You will absolutely attending better. Your pimples will be smaller, go abroad faster, and you should accept below of them. Our articles will anticipate new pimples from basic and will abate the abscess and affliction on your derma from your breakouts. We angle abaft our products, and if for any acumen you are not blessed with them we will acquittance your money. They get to the base of the botheration and work. At the Abscess Analysis Clinic our articles are distinctively formulated for botheration skin. That's all we do - is amusement your blazon of skin. We are specialists in abscess and abandoned acne.



Sun

Q: If the sun is so damaging to my skin, again why does it assume to bright up my acne?



A: It's not allowance bright up your abscess at all. The "tan" attending is just a acting appearance, acne face mask , that appears to adumbrate your pimples. But if the tan goes away, the zits stay. Worse yet, the sun tans your scars darker and sets you up for a accomplished, acne face mask , new crop of pimples! Sun amercement your derma and that's all there is to it.

True, you ability attending bigger and feel bigger with a tan, but what you're accomplishing is creating new pimples for three or four months down the alley - that's how continued it takes for a abscess to form. It's not a accident that your derma looks worse in October if your summer time tan catches up with you. That's why it is important to abrasion one of our distinctively formulated sunscreens to advice anticipate approaching breakouts.



Q: I try to bethink and abrasion sunscreen, but every time I abrasion it my derma breach out worse. What's the story?



A: Acceptable sunscreen is good, but bad sunscreen is bad. If you're cutting abscess aggravating sunscreen, again you're not allowance the situation. A lot of of the over the adverse sunscreens you've apparently been using are loaded with oils which clog your skin. This produces acne. The Abscess Analysis Clinic abandoned has non-acne aggravating sunscreens, that not abandoned assure your derma from adverse UV rays, but don't could could could cause acne.

Remember that a sunscreen is JUST that: screen. You charge to administer your sunscreen at atomic a bisected hour afore sun acknowledgment and re-apply, acne face mask , it at atomic every two hours to accept the best protection. Also, it never hurts to abrasion a wide-brimmed hat or sit below a tree. Abscess or not, the sun harms your skin.



Men Only

Q: I plan out and diaphoresis a lot. I consistently accept pimples on my aback but rarely on my face. How can I abstain them altogether?



A:Sweat aggravates acne, however, there are a few things you can do to abbreviate your breakouts. First of all, abstain action drinks at all costs! A lot of action drinks accommodate top amounts of iodine which has been apparent to blast pimples if excreted through the derma in the anatomy of sweat. Bubbler lots of baptize during exercise helps abbreviate this problem. Abrasion clean, able accouterment during your conditioning because accept it or not, abrasion makes pimples bigger. Last, but not the least, you accept to try to battery at atomic 1/2 hour afterwards exercise using one of our cleansers for abscess decumbent areas.



Q: Afterwards alive out and showering, it feels like the soap didn't cut the oil and diaphoresis on my derma - abnormally on my back. Any suggestions?



A: The Abscess Analysis Clinic's antibacterial cleansers are absolute for the job. They are, acne face mask , able for both the face and physique and thoroughly apple-pie your derma, acne face mask , afterwards abrogation abaft any clammy residue. Best of all, they're not actual expensive, endure a continued time, lather-up great, and absolutely work.



Q:My derma seems to breach out abandoned area I shave.

Why, and what can I do to stop this?



A: If you are using a bifold belted razor, again STOP! Bifold belted blades cut the hair below the apparent and could could could cause agony and consecutive breakouts. Try using a single-edged razor and barber in the administration of your hair growth. Also, you charge to stop using your accepted atom chrism because it's apparently aggravating, acne face mask , your skin. We've apparent the best after-effects if men about-face to one of our bubbles facial cleansers and use it as their atom cream. Never put cologne or aftershave on areas area you, acne face mask , frequently breach out because these articles accommodate oils which will aggravate your acne. It is aswell appropriate to use contemporary medications on a circadian base to anticipate approaching breakouts as well. The articles we advertise at the Abscess Analysis Clinic can be beat during the day so you are alleviative your abscess, acne face mask , about the alarm afterwards anybody alive it but you.



Q: I'm 34 years old, accept 2 kids, 1 house, 1.3 dogs and 800 zits! I was consistently searching advanced to trading in my pimples for wrinkles, but it's starting to attending like I'll be ashore with both. Why?



A:Acne is a abiogenetic derma botheration and crumbling will not get you out of this one. While it's accurate that the earlier you get the flare-ups usually become beneath severe, they're still exceptionable and generally embarrassing. A lot of abscess sufferers go amid times of flare-ups and bright derma their accomplished lives. Fortunately, the Abscess Analysis Clinic has a safe, abiding analysis for authoritative your acne. Sorry, we can't do annihilation about authoritative your kids!



Women

Q: Can anyone acquaint, acne face mask , if I'm cutting your products?



A:No. All our products, with the barring of the masks, are airy on your skin. We don't apprehend you to stop your activity, acne face mask , so you can go home and amusement your pimples.



Q: Why do I consistently breach out about a anniversary afore my period? My pimples are ample and aching and assume to be amid about my aperture and chin. Also, sometimes they pop up on my neck.



A: Hormones, hormones, hormones. It is actual accepted to blemish, acne face mask , , acne face mask , forth the lower bisected of your face and abutting because of hormones. Approved periods and approved break-outs go duke in hand, however, if you're accepting aberrant periods, the alterity of hormones could accomplish your derma worse. Also, area abscess is concerned, some bearing ascendancy pills are beneath abscess aggravating than others. The acceptable account is that you can finer ascendancy a lot of premenstrual breakouts using Abscess Analysis Clinic products. Diligent use of the contemporary medications 30 canicule every month, insures your derma stays, acne face mask , bright every day of the ages -- even if you accept your period.



Stress and Emotions

Q: If I'm fatigued or austere out, my abscess gets worse.

What does one affair accept to do with the other?



A: Whether it's, acne face mask , from accord problems, an asymmetric diet, abridgement of sleep, your job, or academy pressures, accent aggravates acne. You may be able to ascendancy some stress, but abominably accent is a allotment of life. That's, acne face mask , why it's important to accept a derma affliction affairs that's simple to use and helps to action off stress-induced pimples.

Acne Analysis Clinic articles are distinctively formulated to anticipate pimples. So whether you're fatigued out or not, you are able to auspiciously ascendancy breakouts using our circadian analysis plan.

Sleeping 8 hours a night, bistro a able-bodied counterbalanced diet, approved exercise and bubbler affluence of baptize can anon advice abate your accent level.

Getting abutting is artlessly out of the catechism if you feel bad about your skin.

We've all been there - we're too ashamed by our derma to wish to leave the abode - let abandoned accept anyone blow it. Now there is a way to ascendancy your breakouts so your breakouts don't ascendancy you. The Abscess Analysis Clinic was founded to advice you get your aplomb and your activity back.

Nobody, acne face mask , should feel bad about their, acne face mask , derma, acne face mask , and we are actuality to advice you, behindhand of your age, gender, or civic origin. We action a safe, affordable, continued appellation band-aid for, acne face mask , authoritative your breakouts. And because we apperceive the affecting roller coaster you've been on for years aggravating to acquisition a solution, our articles are absolutely guaranteed. For over 15 years we accept auspiciously advised bags and bags of abscess sufferers just like you.






Friday, December 25, 2009

Makeup tips for Spring and Summer

Author: maria garcia

Source: articlezap.com



Spring and summer are coming with new trends, all the latest, false face mask , tricks and new developments to be up to date and show off a radiant face. Bold is the word to define the latest trends this season.This season will be marked by a refined, happy, and refreshing make, false face mask , up.Preparing the SkinBefore applying makeup it is very important to begin with good clean skin and you can do so by a patch on contour of the eyes. Those by such brands as Estee Lauder, Clinique, or Klorane are very good for blending small wrinkles. You can also apply a unifying cream, for example Instant Light from Clarins, to help the eye shadow stay on for hours.Peach skin, a crystal clear complexion, false innocence and the nude attitude that we saw on the catwalk hits the street but to achieve this look of perfection, the skin must be impeccable.Use a gentle exfoliant make up to the skin to clean it well and then apply a hydrating mask before putting on foundation.If you have dry or cracked lips, apply a lip balm from Decleor, Nuxe or Neutregina and remove the dead skin with your fingers, false face mask , . If you have some wrinkles, don't forget to use lip liner like the ones from Orlane or Shiseido.Hydrate Your
SkinIt is very important to moisturize your lips with a lip balm from Clinique,, false face mask , Terry, Sweet Caprice Lancome, or use a volumizing lip protector such as Eclat minute embelliseur levres Claris or Plump Secret Lancome, "It gives you sexy volume without an itchy or warm feeling".or the suntan effect, this spring show off a natural tan look. You can achieve this look with lost of
terracotta powder makeup with metallic shine that will light up your skin.The Shimmery Look:The shimmery look, the rainbow effect, and lots of light. Spring has arrived and the skin should reflect it.Pearly and pink tones project your sensuality, false face mask , .Creativity and color are in this daring spring with trends inspired by Pop Art.Your look is filled with lively colors that will bring out your best features and give you a sexy and daring coloring.Your cheeks should look like those of a healthy person and if you combine the colors with those of you eyes, you will achieve the desired look.Shinny lips look good with all skin tones. Lip gloss is your best ally.Your smile will be radiant, your cheekbones full of life, and your look dazzling.To brighten up your face, you, false face mask , only need a bit of shine on your check bone and lips.This season show off a fresh look that is full of fantasy.A pale complexion under the parasol or lit up by tanning lotions, lively colours and glossy lips, glamorous.You can also, false face mask , apply a light base with a sparkle of lightSummer makeup offers us a multitude of possibilities!!! You can achieve a fresh look during the day, making it more intense in the afternoon, and finishing with a glamorous and sexy look for the evening.Now all you need to do is have fun with makeup tips!!!




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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Handle With Care, It's Your Skin

Author: Gurubhakt

Source: articledashboard.com



Beauty, they say, is only skin deep. So if you want to keep looking good, then you might want to take great care if your skin. But as with many other things in life, there are a lot of misconceptions about how to take great care of your skin.

Here is a short list of a few do's and don'ts regarding skin care :

Sun - Just how much is good ? Baking in the sun sure may feel great and you may enjoy getting roasted. A chocolate tan may look gorgeous, but spending too much time in the sun may not be a great thing to do as your skin can develop wrinkles.

But this does not mean you should scrupulously apply sun screen all over your body and stay indoors all ths time. Sunlight is the only source of Vitamin D - a very, very important vitamin that is necessary for healthy living. For the right amount of time you should be spending in the sun everyday, you might want to consult your doctor.

The Wind : Ever experienced the exhilaration of driving in a convertible on a gorgeous day ? Sure the wind in your hair feels great, but the wind may also dry and toughen the skin on your face. To protect your face on a windy day, you might want to wear a ski mask or a scarf. Applying a moisturizer that is right for your skin may also be a good thing to do.

The skin also loses moisture in dry air - whether cold or hot. You might want to use a humidifier or indoor, ski mask face mask , plants ( as they emit water vapor ) in winter.

Quit smoking ! If you ever wanted yet another reason to quit smoking right away, then here is one - nicotine acts to constrict blood vessels and hinders the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells. And it may also emphasize crow's feet.

Love steaming hot showers ? Well, some wise man said that all that feels good may not be good, ski mask face mask , at all ... or something to that effect. That does seem to be true in a few cases at least. Hot showers and baths may deplete moisture from your skin. Almost paradoxically, the longer you soak the more moisture your skin loses.

On the other, ski mask face mask , hand, cooler showers may be a lot better for your skin. And that is true in freezing winters too ! Also, saunas make your skin feel tight not because they improve your skin's texture but because they dry your skin ! Also, electric blankets may also promote loss of water from the surface of the skin of the skin if they are set at too high a temperature.

Dieting ? Go easy on diuretics, ski mask face mask , . Dieters sometimes use diuretics - pills for water reduction. And these too dry the skin and make it lose its moisture.

Poor nutrition and physical inactivity affect the skin too. Your skin needs adequate nutrition and, ski mask face mask , a healthy blood flow. Exercise is vital for proper blood flow to your skin. So being sluggish and living on junk foods may not be good, ski mask face mask , if you want to keep your skin looking healthy and young.








Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Get The Glow, But Remove The Shine - Homemade Facial Skin Care Recipes For Oily Skin

Author: Rose Smith

Source: isnare.com



Don't you just hate it how one part of your face is oily and shiny, while another is dry and, fresh rose face mask , flakey? It seems almost impossible to be able to clean both zones equally. Soap just makes the dry areas drier and lotions make the oily areas even greasier. So what's a woman to do?

The problem may lie in the facial cleansing products that you are using. While they may work well for, fresh rose face mask , your T-zone, the chemicals in the product may actually be removing too much of the natural oils from the rest of your face. That's the evil of manufactured skin care products. Anyway you look at it, it's practically, fresh rose face mask , impossible to buy a completely natural skin care product made from pure organic ingredients. They have to add some chemicals in order to stabilize and preserve the product for a certain shelf life.

The good news is... the solution to your problem may lie right in your own kitchen cabinets.

Homemade natural skin care products don't contain any additional chemical ingredients that could potentially irritate or harm your skin. The only prospective problem may lie in people who are allergic to certain food ingredients. This is easily overcome by, fresh rose face mask , substituting the offending food or ingredient with another similar ingredient. For example, if you are allergic to strawberries you could substitute a cucumber instead.

Not only do homemade skin care products cost a lot less to make, you can easily experiment with what works best for you without breaking the bank. Let's face it, some of the products on the market cost a small fortune! I know it frustrates me to buy a product for $20 and find out it either doesn't work or I can't use it because it makes me break out. It's much easier to head off to, fresh rose face mask , the kitchen, mix up a small sample batch of something and give it a try.

You will find that some recipes have to be mix up just prior to use as they don't store well, but the majority of recipes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week allowing you to mix up a small batch to save yourself some time. The following recipes are great for people with combination/oily, fresh rose face mask , skin that tend to break out with acne and blackheads. Why not give these a try and see how they work for you?

Facial Cleanser For Normal to Oily Skin

2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp glycerin
1/2 cup distilled water

Mix the ingredients together until smooth. Pour into a jar and place the jar inside a double-boiler pot (do not use direct heat on the jar). Bring the water in the outer pot to a boil and heat the mixture until it is clear and has thickened. (If it thickens too much, add a bit more water). Remove from heat and let cool. This is a good all-over facial cleanser and should keep for 7 to 10 days.

Green Tea Skin Toner

1 teabag of green tea
1/2 cup boiling water

Let the tea bag steep for 2 to 3 minutes in the hot water. Remove the tea bag and let, fresh rose face, fresh rose face mask , mask , the water cool. Pour into an empty toner bottle or something similar with a small opening. Use with cotton pads like you would regular toner. If you wish to, you could also add a 3 or 4 drops of tea tree essential oil. Tea tree oil is a great antiseptic for pimples, while the oil helps to moisturize the skin.

Facial Scrub (Good for blackheads)

1 part baking soda
1 part water

Mix together into a paste. Gently scrub blackheads for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse off. Use once or twice a week.

Natural Scrub For Oily Skin

1 part sea salt
1 part lemon juice

Mix into a paste and gently scrub face for 1 to 2 minutes. Rinse off. Interestingly, you would think this would be very drying to your skin, but I've found it actually leaves your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and soft. Use once a week to remove dead skin cells.

Deep Cleansing Mask

1/2 of a peeled, pureed cucumber
1 tbsp plain, natural yogurt

Mix ingredients together and apply to the face (avoid eye area). Let dry for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Use once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells and refresh your skin.

As you can see, making up your own natural homemade skin care recipes can be quite simple and convenient with the right ingredients in the house. After all, if you have to run out to buy some cleanser, toner, moisturizer, etc., why not just stock up on what you need to make your own facial skin care products instead? At least you'll know exactly what's contained in each product. Just remember to throw away the old stuff after 7 days and make a fresh batch for the following week. Your skin will thank you for it.






Sunday, December 20, 2009

Shopping For the Best Natural Skin Care Cream - What You Need to Know First

Author: Vanessa Pennington

Source: ezinearticles.com



You should definitely consider shopping for the best natural skin care cream instead of creams with synthetic ingredients. It is not hard to find the best skin creams if you know the basics. First, you should always carefully read the labels and see if there are any warnings on the products. Any skin care product that advises you to do a test application to check for a reaction is one that has an allergen in it that, make your own face mask , could cause a bad reaction.

The majority of the skin care creams you see in stores have several allergens including parabens. Parabens are what is used in these products to preserve the creams. The best skin creams have no parabens. The best natural skin care creams use Vitamin E as a preservative. Vitamin E also acts as an antioxidant. That means it keeps your skin cells safe from the free radicals we are all exposed to from the polluted air, from smoke and from exposing, make your own face mask , our skin to the sun.

Another benefit of using the best skin creams with Vitamin E is that they will stop your skin from getting age spots. Many natural skin care creams are available to slow down the aging of your skin but only Vitamin E and a few other ingredients are effective at doing so. We all want to stay as young looking as we can for as long as we can. You need to take care of your skin from a young age.

Women especially are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their skin looking young and free of wrinkles and age spots. You can whip up a natural skin care cream right in your own kitchen if you combine mashed kelp with avocado oil and honey to make a face mask. This can be a bit messy but it will be great for your skin.

It is a lot easier to buy a cream at the store, though. There are a lot to choose from and some are meant to be used before bed and others in the morning. All the best natural skin care cream products should leave your skin feeling smooth but not greasy and will not result in clogged, make your own face mask , pores. They work on all types of skin.

The natural skin care cream you choose for use at night should have avocado oil, Shea butter, and manuka honey in it. These are natural ingredients known to be effective. The best skin creams offer antioxidant and antibacterial protection but manuka honey does this very well. If you use a product with these ingredients, you will see an immediate improvement in the condition of your skin and any acne you have should clear right up.

A good natural skin care cream, make your own face mask , will not have any sort of artificial preservative or any artificial fragrance made from synthetic, make your own face mask , chemicals. Often, the fragrance ingredients are the ones that are most likely to cause an allergic reaction just like a paraben will. Many companies claim that their product is the best natural skin care cream there is, but they are really not. You have to carefully look over the ingredients to be sure.





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Friday, December 18, 2009

Honey - So Beneficial in Skin Care Products

Author: Carol Belanger

Source: ezinearticles.com



What's not to like about honey! It's great on toast, in tea, and offers so many benefits when used in skin care products. Honey is not anything new; it has been around for thousands of years! Honey, homemade face mask , has been and still is used in food products and in medicine. Honey is now emerging into the cosmetics industry which is really not new either. Honey has been used by women in the early days of the Roman Empire as facial masks, honey and milk baths, etc.

Honey is comprised of 98% sugar and 2% enzymes, vitamins and minerals. These vitamins and minerals would include vitamin C, a variety of B vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid, and the mineral potassium. It is also rich in amino acids. This combination of natural ingredients offers a multitude of benefits when used in skin care products.

Properties of Honey:

Natural humectants - which makes it a superb moisturizing ingredient. Honey has the ability to bind moisture, homemade face mask , to the skin to help it stay hydrated. Additionally, it will smooth out rough, dry and wrinkled skin.

A natural antioxidant - which fights off free radical damage. Antioxidants are used in skin care products to fight free, homemade face mask , radicals and reverse the signs of aging.

Ant-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties - Honey also possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. These properties are beneficial for those with problems skin such as mild acne. Research has shown honey has shown to manage acne by attacking, homemade face mask , the bacteria which is causing the outbreaks. Because of its potent antibacterial properties, hospitals in Asia and Europe have used honey infused bandages to help heal infected wounds successfully

Below are some simple, homemade face mask , skin care recipes to enjoy the many benefits of honey. Although honey tends to be well tolerated by most skin types, a patch test is always recommended.

Easy Cleansing Scrub

Mix honey with ground almonds and scrub on face. Note: if allergic to nuts this would not be recommended. Try cornmeal instead.

Purifying Scrub

Mix 1 tbsp. of honey with 2 tbsp. finely ground almonds and 1/2 tsp. lemon juice. Massage gently onto face and rinse well with warm water. Follow with toner

Firming Facial mask

Whisk a tablespoon of honey together with an egg white, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and about 1/4 cup of flour. Smooth on the face, leave on 15 minutes, and rinse off with, homemade face mask , warm water.

Moisturizing pack

Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 teaspoons of whole milk, smooth over the face and throat, and leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, and finish by splashing with cold water.

Moisturizing lotion

for dry patches such as elbows, mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice, then apply. Wash off after 15 minutes.





For easy exfoliates, facial masks and facial peels you can easily make at home, visit Complete Skin Care Therapy

Carol Belanger, author of 300+ Skin Care Recipes




Thursday, December 17, 2009

Want to Try on That New Hair Style Before You Get It?

Author: Perriann Rodriguez

Source: articleage.com



Hair Styles Cuts And Dos Review:
Description: Hair Style Editor, Photo Uploading, Hair Style Gallery with 3,950 photos of short, medium, long, and updo photos for women.
Subscription Price: $9.99
Subscription Term: Annual
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Secure connection
Current Number of Members: 25,291
User-Friendly: Yes
Guarantees: Satisfaction guaranteed! If you don't like, african face mask , it, you get a refund! If for any reason within 30 days, you are not satisfied with your membership we will refund your money, no questions asked ! There's no risk involved, don't like it then just ask for your money back. It's that simple!
Strengths Extensive Hair Styles Galleries, Ebook on hair advice, 1 year membership, Satisfaction Guaranteed, Very quick- find a new hair style in 5 minutes
Introduction
Advertising and promotional material for this website focuses on uploading a photo and trying on various hair styles. When I first logged in to the members area, the first thing that got my attention, african face mask , was the incredible amounts of hair style photos for very short, short, medium, long and updo hair styles. An immediate sense of relaxation came over me. If I couldn't find a good hair style among the thousands, well then there there just wasn't any hope.
There is also an extra E-book included in the membership that is barely mentioned on the web site. This E-book is great! It is a list of hair care tips and advice from a top hair designer in England. It covers all sorts of topics, such as how to select a hair designer, how to select a new hair style, various styling tips and tricks and what to do when your home hair color didn't turn out so great. This E-book has valuable information that everyone can use. I read every page of it--almost 100 pages total.
Hair Style Galleries
I quickly browsed through all the galleries, looking at all the different hair styles with different hair colors, textures, volume and even highlights. There are no photos of men's hair styles, ethnic or african-american women hair styles. The photos are all optimized to load quickly, so there is no time wasted waiting for photos to load. If you find a photo that you like you can click on it to enlarge it and even print a copy to take to your hair stylist. Printing the updo photos are especially helpful if you are looking for prom, bridal or formal hair styles. There is also the option to save the hair style photos that you really like in your favorites so you can play a slide show of them later.
Hair Style Editor
After browsing all the hair style photos, I move on to the hair style editor part of the website where I am told I can upload a photo of myself and try on some hair styles. The instructions to upload are very straightforward and I upload a photo of myself within minutes (it might have even been seconds). The photo that you upload should be taken against a plain white background and you should probably pull back most of your hair so it doesn't hang in your face.
Once you have uploaded your photo, you enter, african face mask , the hair style editor where there are four tools at your disposal.
Color Palette - allows you to change the color of your chosen style
Mask Pad - allows you to mask the undesired details on your photo prior to trying on different hair styles. For example, you may want to remove long hair that appears in a photo or the background of the photo
Size Tool - allows you to modify the size and proportions of the hair style you select
Trash Tool - allows you to remove the modifications that you just made without having to start over
First, I masked my photo so that only my face shape was showing. By the, african face mask , way, this is a great way to figure out your face shape! The masking takes a little bit of expertise with the mouse. If you are switching categories, for example, going from medium hair styles to long hair styles, you must re-mask your face again. You can change the width of the mask tool to make it a little easier closer to the face. After masking, I went to the category selector which allows you to browse thru and try on hair styles in the five categories, very short, short, medium, long and updo hair styles.
Once you find a hair style you want to try on, you just click on it and drag it to your photo. It automatically, african face mask , loads. Then you can move it around, african face mask , a bit to make it fit right on your head. After you are done adjusting the size and color of the hair style, you can print it or save it as one of your favorites to view later. The photo that you get with the selected hair style is obviously computer-generated, but it does give you a glimpse of what the hair style would look like on you. For example, I have been wanting to add some bangs to my current hair style. When I tried on the hair style with bangs, it didn't look very good at all. I think I have decided to skip the full bangs for now and maybe go with just, african face mask , a few long whispy looking bangs.
Conclusion
Hair Styles Cuts and Dos is an immediate relief for anyone desperately, african face mask , looking for examples of any type of hair style. You can literally find a new hair style in 5 minutes!! The hair style editor is also a great tool to try on various hair styles and get an idea of how they will look on you. The extra E-book is full of tips and advice for hair, tons more than you would find in any magazine.
Typically a lot of women go and buy a bunch of magazines when they want to find a new hair style. If you consider the price of a magazine alone-, african face mask , between 3-5$-- and the fact that you don't always find the style you want in just one magazine, the price for admission at Hair Styles Cuts and Dos - currently $9.99 for a whole year ---is well worth it
The Hair Styler Review
Description: Online virtual hairstyling with over 2000 hairstyles and 53 color choices to try, online hair consultation, face shape info
Subscription Price: $14.99
Subscription Term 6 months
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Bankcard, Diners, Secure transactions
User-Friendly Yes
Guarantees:TheHairStyler.com guarantees* that upon the fee being paid to us, a member will be able to use TheHairStyler.com website for a total period of 6 months to view all available hairstyles using their own uploaded image or a Model image supplied by TheHairStyler.com. Strengths: Celebrity hair styles, men hair styles, description and maintenance routine of hair styles, hairstyle articles, face shape information
Introduction
There is a demo version of the software on the site for you to try out. The demo shows a selection of hair, african face mask , styles and how you can try them on. Also available to visitors, african face mask , for free is the hairstyles, african face mask , consultation. You answer some basic questions about your face, age, height, skin color, hair density, generer, eye color, etc. and then the hairstyle consultation comes back with some recommendations for you to try out. It also has several styles to avoid. Several hairstyle articles are also free for visitors to the site. Some of them cover celebrity hair styles, recent trends and other hair related articles. The freebies on the site are very, african face mask , useful.
Membership
Once, african face mask , you become a member, you have access to the entire selection of hair styles and you can load your own photo into the hair styler software. Be sure to upload a good photo with your hair pulled back off your face and a white background. If you are unable to upload photos on your computer, you can send your photo to The Hair Styler and they will do it for you. Uploading a photo takes about 10 seconds and you are allowed to upload as many photos as you want in the six-month, african face mask , membership, african face mask , . Once your photo is there you can go and try on hair styles in the 7 different, african face mask , categories Celebrity, Everyday, Formal/Bridal, Classic, Mens, Alternative and Dreadlocks.
After you upload your photo you go to a section where you determine your face shape. The face shapes are Oval, Round, Oblong, Heart, Square, Diamond and Triangular. The example face shapes are very easy to place, african face mask , on your photo. Determining your face shape is a breeze!! After your face shape is determined you have to line up the eyes in the diagram to your own eyes and adjust the color of the photo as needed. Next you move on to try on different hair styles
The Celebrity category is broken down further into various female, black female, classic female, various male, black male, classic male and celebrity search. There is a large list of celebrity hair styles to choose from and if this is what you are after, The Hair Styler is your place!! Descriptions for the different hair styles are very useful. They include info on how long it will take to style that particular hair style, what hair care products you will need and what face shape and hair texture the style is suited for.
Everyday hairstyles are broken down into texture- with straight, wavy and curly as choices, and length- short, medium and long, african face mask , are choices. Formal/Bridal categories include UpCurls,, african face mask , UpSmooth,, african face mask , DownCurls, and DownSmooth. If you are looking for prom, african face mask , or bridal hair styles, this section will give you quite a few ideas for your special event. The descriptions for the hair styles are very helpful, giving you suggestions on styling, hair care products to use and how long the style will last.
The Classic and Dreadlock categories are not broken down any further and the Mens hairstyles choices are short, long and conservative. The face model for the mens hairstyles is still the women model, but if you upload a mans photo you will get a good idea of how the hair style will look.
In every category there is the option to, african face mask , save or print the hairstyle photo that you like. When you print the hairstyle it prints not only the hair style you like, but also the directions, hair care products to use, what face shape the style is recommended for and the time required to style that particular hair style. This is all very useful info that you can bring to your hair stylist.
Conclusion
The Hair Styler has many features that are helpful for selecting a new, african face mask , hair style. The hairstyles are realistic looking when they are loaded on your photo and the site is constantly updated with new hair fashions. The system is easy to use and no complicated sofware is needed, only an internet connection. Since The Hair Styler goes into face shapes and has many different categories, it may take you a little time to find what you are looking for. But the time is well invested with lots of useful hair style information that will help you with your hair style now and in the future.
Stellure Review
Description: 3D Hair Style Studio, Photo Uploading, Face Shape Info, 3D Model of Your Face
Subscription Price: 3 Levels
Sampler: Free Trial
Figure: $19.95 6 months
Reflect: $34.95 12 months
Lifetime:$49.95 Never pay again!
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Delta with Secure connection
User-Friendly: Yes
Guarantees: Satisfaction guaranteed! If you don't like it, you get a refund! If for any reason within 30 days, you are not satisfied with your membership we will refund your money, no questions asked ! There's no risk involved, don't like it then just ask for your money back. It's that simple!
Strengths Realistic 3D Models, Can get customized 3D face model, Satisfaction, african face mask , Guaranteed, Monthly Newsletter, Value pricing, Articles on hair styles, Oscar fashion, prom hair fashions
Introduction
Stellure is a relatively new site that offers hair imaging in three dimensions. It differentiates itself from other imaging programs because of the very realistic 3D aspect. Currently they have the first batch of 151 hair styles loaded in the system. They are adding a lifelike color tinting system soon and they have just negotiated a deal that will give them access to large volumes of top quality fashion and classic hairstyles. As more and more hairstyles are added, the membership prices will be going up, african face mask , . The best value at this time is the lifetime membership as it gives you the benefits of the increased catalogue at a much lower price. And, let's face it, examining your hair style and trying to find new ones is a lifelong activity.
The Hair Style, african face mask , Studio
Joining Stellure is quick, easy and secure. Depending on, african face mask , what type of membership you have selected, you can view hair styles on a stand in model or upload photos of yourself for Stellure to create your own 3D model to view hair styles. For the purposes of this review, we went with the customized 3D model. There are detailed instructions on the site for taking the photographs. You will need a front view and a side view. If you have scanner it is very easy to take a regular photo and scan it in for uploading. If you don't own a scanner, you could probably go to your local photo processing center and have, african face mask , it done for you.
Before you get started with the hairstyles, you are directed to the face shape wizard to help you, african face mask , determine which one your face fits into. The wizard loads very quickly and asks you several questions about the dimensions of your face. After you have answered everything, the wizard tells you your face shape. This is important information since all of the hairstyles come with descriptions that detail which face shape they are suited for. There is also a link to style advice in the members area to specific style advice for your face shape.
We opted for the Reflect membership where we, african face mask , would get our own customized 3D face model. We had two photographs taken of one of our staff members, one front view and one side view. Once we uploaded the two photos in the Stellure member area, we received an Email in less than 24 hours that the 3D model was ready. (They do state on the website that the 3D models will be finished in 48 hours or less). Once your 3D model is finished, you will get a list of recommended hair styles for your face shape and then you can go to the hair style studio to try them on.
To try on a hair style you simply click on the style and it will show up on your face model. You can set the face model to spin clockwise, counterclockwise or you can click on any of 12 different angles to view the hair style. The hair styles and face models are very realistic looking and the 3D view gives you a very good idea of what the selected hair style will look like from the back. The back view of a hair style is probably the most often ignored view of any hair style and the 3D spinning face model allows you to see the back from a very different perspective.
As, african face mask , you try on different hair styles, you can get styling information by selecting the small i on the menu, you can print the hair style and you can save it in your favourites to view later. When you print a hair style, you will get a front view, back view and a view from each side. The detailed description is included in the printout. Information such as suitable lengths, length descriptions, suitable densities, face shapes, trim period, texture description, styling instructions, maintenance level and styling time. These are all very important factors to consider when considering a new hair style. If a hair style you like requires 30 minutes to style every morning and you do not have that kind of time, then you will probably not be very happy with your results.
There is a search function that will allow you to search by category, face shape, hair density and, african face mask , hair length. Categories include: Latest, Classic, Glamour/Evening, Formal/Bridal, Easy Care and Updo. Face Shapes include Oval, Rectangle, Square, Round, Heart, Pear and Diamond. Hair Density includes Thin, Medium, Thick and Hair Length selections are Short, Medium and Long.
In addition to the hair style studio, you will receive a monthly newsletter that discusses the most current hair style fashion and how to get it. This is great info if you want your hair to be in fashion. And, if you can't find the hair style you are looking for, you can actually request it.
Conclusion
The fact that the technology used to develop the 3D Hair Style Studio at Stellure is patent pending says a lot about the high quality of the program. Most hair imaging programs offer just the front view of the hair style and Stellure offers a 3D look at selected hair styles with either a stand in model or your very own face model. It factors in your face shape information and offers suggestions for selecting a new hair style The results are very realistic and as more and more hair styles are added to the Hair Style Studio, this subscription based program will be the place to go if you want to find a new hair style and see how it will look on you.
Perriann Rodriguez is the author of the recently published 2005's Most Popular Hair Extensions, available at http://www.hairresources.net. She is also the founder of http://www.hairresources.com, the center for World Class Hair Styles + Beauty Salons. Perriann is listed in the 2004 Who's Who of Executives and Professionals and the U.S. Register of American Writers.






Tuesday, December 15, 2009

CPAP Mask Review - Resmed Mirage Softgel

Author: Taryn Brava

Source: ezinearticles.com



For those who suffer from the disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea, therapy with a device known as a CPAP machine is the treatment of choice. This therapy requires the use of a nasal or full face mask that is worn by the patient. Finding the right mask is imperative to having success with CPAP treatment.

Resmed is one of the top manufacturers of CPAP machines and supplies. They have recently introduced a new mask on the market,, mirage, the Mirage SoftGel.

Some of the features of the SoftGel are:

* A DoubleGel cushion with a soft clear gel layer that feels very comfortable and snug. The blue gel layer adds support and stability.

* The Mirage SoftGel adjusts easily to the contours, mirage, of your face to provide a leak free seal. It has an adjustable strap that allows a customized fit.

* The mask is durable and designed to last. It comes with a user package including a user guide, mask fitting guide and care instructions, mirage, .

* The SoftGel, mirage, is very quiet, providing a good night's sleep for you and your bed partner. There are tiny vents distributed around the mask to diffuse air quietly.

Overall, the Resmed Mirage SoftGel is a nasal CPAP mask that offers comfort with quality. It is easy and quick to fit. You can interchange the mask cushion with other styles to give you some, mirage, variety in treatment.

A CPAP mask review of this mask shows it to provide comfort, durability and freedom of choice to those who use it.





I have worked in the field of sleep medicine for 20 years and can give you some first hand information about CPAP masks and machines. Be sure to catch my article on tips for traveling with a CPAP machine.




Monday, December 14, 2009

Long Term Effects of Sleep Apnea

Author: Brenda Williams

Source: isnare.com



Only recently have the full effects of sleep apnea been recognized to uncover just how deadly this disorder can be. Research into the condition continues to uncover more important information, linking, surgical face mask , sleep apnea to several serious side effects, including:

? Arrhythmias
? Stroke
? Heart attack
? Decreased growth hormone production
? Inadequate school or work performance
? Greater incidence of traffic and workplace accidents

Most individuals afflicted with sleep apnea are not even, surgical face mask , aware of the problem. Those living with or sleeping with the sufferer may be the first to notice something is wrong. Classic sleep apnea symptoms include:

? Daytime fatigue
? Morning headaches
? Restless sleeping patterns
? Morning sore throat
? Choking or gasping during sleep
? Insomnia
? Heavy, deep snoring
? Night sweats
? Dry mouth
? Mood changes
? Heartburn

The, surgical face mask , CPAP Machine

For some sleep apnea patients, alterations in lifestyle may be all that is needed. For example, overweight individuals can find relief simply by losing the extra weight. Smokers will see a reduction in, surgical, surgical face mask , face mask , their symptoms when, surgical face mask , they quit smoking. For some, however, greater intervention isneeded, and the CPAP machine, an acronym for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, is perhaps the most recognized appliance for treating sleep apnea that does not require surgical intervention.

CPAP is the first line of defense in treating moderate to severe sleep apnea, delivering continuous air pressure via a mask placed over the nose during sleep. The mask delivers constant gentle air pressure to maintain open upper airways and prevent apnea and snoring.

Some patients find the mask placed on their face during sleep is intolerable. Your doctor can suggest modifications for greater comfort, or you may be able to try other types of airway pressure machines, like the BiPAP or ASV to get the relief you need. Another option is the oral appliance which brings the jaw forward to open the airway and relieve snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea.

When Surgery is the Last Resort

Serious sleep apnea may require surgery to remove excess throat and nose tissue that may be blocking the airway.

Several surgical options are:

? Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty or radiofrequency ablation: A procedure to remove tissue in the back of the throat

? Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): A procedure to remove tissue from the rear of the mouth, the top of the throat, the tonsils and the adenoids, stopping the vibrations that cause snoring. UPPP is performed under general anesthetic, surgical face mask , in a hospital

? Maxillomandibular Advancement. A procedure to enlarge the space behind the tongue and soft palate by moving the jaw forward from the face bones

? Tracheostomy. A procedure that creates an opening in the front of your neck through which a metal or plastic tube is inserted allowing the unobstructed passage of air. For severe cases only.

? Nasal surgery: A procedure to remove polyps or straightens a crooked deviated nasal septum which may be blocking air flow

? Tonsils and Adenoids Removal: Removing enlarged tonsils and adenoids is sometimes enough to alleviate sleep apnea
The treatment of heart or neuromuscular disorders, including the use of supplemental oxygen while sleeping can also be of great help.

Individuals at risk for sleep apnea should be tested and treated to minimize the risks and ending life-disrupting and potentially life-ending symptoms.



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Friday, December 11, 2009

Hair Pieces, Toupees, and Hair Systems

Author: Jen Carter

Source: articleage.com



Commonly referred to as a wigs and toupees, hair replacement systems can be put on by a professional to stay, pantyhose face mask , attached longer. Hair pieces are very reliable to men and women who do not wish to take hair loss medications or undergo surgical procedures. Wigs are probably one of the easiest and oldest remedies to mask baldness and hair loss.
Fortunately, these wigs have come a really long way in their overall appearances. Nowadays, these 'hair systems' look and feel very natural. For patients on medications like chemotherapy (where surgical procedures are not an option), these, pantyhose face mask , hair pieces are the, pantyhose face mask , most preferred option.
Although these hair systems, pantyhose face mask , tend to be high maintenance, they can be very worth it. You hair system can come permed, dyed, and brushed to match the hair you once had. If you get a very natural hair system, nobody will be able to tell the difference between your hair and the new hair.
Some of the most expensive hair systems do not rely on synthetics fibers, but instead use actual human hair. In addition, while it is costly, most people decide to purchase two hair systems. One you can, pantyhose face mask , wear, while the other is being cleaned and refurbished. Nevertheless, each person as their own desire and consequently there are different types of hair pieces to fit the needs of each person. Two hairpieces may, pantyhose face mask , not be needed if your hairpiece will not be used for daily use.
When you purchase a wig or toupee, the hair replacement center will need to 'fit' you for your hair system. It must be the right size to conform to your head and face, which will result in a more natural look. The lining of these hairpieces is usually very fine and comfortable to wear. You can compare the lining of many of these hairpieces, to say, the material used to make women's pantyhose. It's very light and delicate.
While many may argue that a hair replacement system, may not look 100% natural, it can most certainly make look and feel more confident about your hair loss condition. It's definitely a proactive decision that has no safety risks to worry about. As you can see there are a lot of positive aspects when considering a hair piece. It's as easy as 1,2,3. Slip it on and walk out the door without worrying about any side effects or future surgical appointments.
Jen Carter is staff writer for Inhairit - creator of a hair loss product program dealing with hair loss . For more hair care tips and articles, visit http://www.inhairit.com






Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Olive Oil And Skin Care

Author: Blanca Ciotoiu

Source: isnare.com



Olive oil has many uses. Is the cult oil in the Mediterranean diet due to its nutritional properties and many other countries are including olive oil in their daily diets. Not only that, but due to its antioxidant benefits, is being incorporated by many cosmetic companies as a skin care ingredient to their beauty products.

Olive oil has been used since old times. It was discovered more than five thousand years ago by the Egyptians, who just to use it for body and hair massage. Other cultures such as the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans also discovered the beneficial properties of olive oil. The Romans and the Arabs, face mask homemade , extended and popularized its use. In those days they just to make soaps, face mask homemade , and perfumes from olive oil, as well as moisturizers to keep athlete's skin protected.

Olive oil is composed of essential fats and has many uses as a natural medicine. It comes from olive's juice and is rich in oleic acid. Is a great antioxidant with vitamin E, Poliphenols and Flavonoids. Its antioxidant action helps to prevent several diseases, such as heart related conditions and some forms of cancer. When shopping around for olive oil, always choose " extra virgin " because it hasn't been refined and conserves all its nutritional values. Don't think that it will make you fatter than other oils, is just the same, but don't use to much if you are watching your weight.

Olive oil and skin care uses

1- Because is an antioxidant it helps to protect the skin from the harmful action of free radicals, delaying aging skin.

2- It is also used as a moisturizer to maintain the skin elastic,, face mask homemade , hydrated and smooth. Try this mask at home: mix, face mask homemade , olive oil with an egg yolk and some honey. Put this mixture over your face and leave it on for fifteen minutes. Rinse with warm water.

3- As a tonic for the hair, to add shine and to keep it moisturized. This is a fantastic hair mask: mix olive oil with two eggs. Apply it over the, face mask homemade , hair and leave it on for thirty minutes. Wash as normal.

4- Good for the hands. Add some sugar to two spoons, face mask homemade , of, face mask homemade , olive oil. Rub your hands with this mixture. Rinse with warm water.

5- Strengthens the nails. Soak your nails in lemon juice and olive oil for five minutes. You could leave it overnight, but you must use some gloves.

6- If your mascara is dry add one or two drops of olive oil.

7- It can be used for body massage and can be added to the bath or to your usual skin care product.

8- Olive oil homemade recipe- Use this olive oil skin care mask recipe to moisturize and rejuvenate the skin. You will need few drops of olive oil, one egg yolk and one spoon of honey. Mix all the ingredients and apply over the face and neck. Leave it on for about twenty minutes and rinse off with warm water. Splash a little bit of cold water in your face and apply a moisturizer.






Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Acne Myths Debunked

Author: Joseph Hanoa

Source: articledashboard.com



Acne is a subject fraught with long-held and widespread myths. Your best bet for treating your acne is to debunk the myths so you have time to focus on the facts. As if it's not bad enough to deal with less-than-ideal skin, but now you're supposed to live without chocolate,, false face mask , too? I've got good news—chocolate doesn't cause acne. You don't have to deny yourself the occasional candy bar in order to stave off a break-out.

Since we're on the subject of chocolate, let's tackle the "certain foods cause acne" myth. Simply put, there is no scientific evidence to back up this claim. Not only is the chocolate thing untrue, so is the "no greasy foods" rule. Greasy foods aren't great for us for other reasons, but some fries or a slice of pizza isn't going to bring on or, false face mask , worsen acne. If you've noticed that a particular food truly does cause you to break out, then you can, and probably should, avoid it. But for most people, changing your diet isn't necessary, false face mask , .

Common myth #2—if you break out, it means you're not washing your face thoroughly enough or frequently enough. Like the forbidden foods, this statement is also false. Well, I should clarify. Of course it's necessary to wash your face daily (probably twice daily) and use the over-the-counter products that have proven successful for your skin type. But over-washing, and you really can over wash your face, is only going to aggravate your condition. Dirt and oils are not the causes of acne, false face mask , . On a related, false face mask , note, you don't have to stop wearing make-up. Many young adults still face the occasional unwelcome pimple. By using nonacnegenic or noncomedogenic make-ups, you can cover up your blemishes without potentially causing more.

Here's another myth that might offer a short-term solution but could create future long-term problems. A lot of people think that tanning beds and/or sun exposure will help with their acne. It's true that a tan will temporarily mask the appearance of acne, but it's more of a cosmetic quick-fix than a cure. Plus, you have to keep in mind the increased risk of skin cancer, false face mask , that unprotected exposure to the sun can cause.

If you're facing a lot of daily stress (and who isn't?), you might have been told that it is contributing to your acne. Yet again, this is just a myth. The common stresses of your daily life aren't a major cause of acne. However, some anti-stress prescriptions have acne as a potential side-effect. If you're facing this particular problem, you should definitely talk to your doctor right away about ways to fix it.








Sunday, December 6, 2009

Cucumber Skin Care - A Simple Way to Get Beautiful

Author: Aysha Khan

Source: ezinearticles.com



A cucumber is a trendy salad of all ages, belonging to the some family as pumpkin, mask melon and other types of squashes. It is native to Southeast Asia where it grows wild, particularly India where it grows in a number of genetic varieties.

There are records of cucumber cultivation in different parts of world for centuries. Earlier tourists spread this veggie to rest of Asia, Europe and Africa consequently and later on to New world of Americas. man became aware with the health benefits of, homemade face mask , cucumber at very early ages. It was particularly popular among ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilization for it's soothing and refreshing properties.

Cucumber has a dark green skin although it may vary in color, homemade face mask , from pale yellow to white with a light greenish flesh that containing scores of edible fleshy seeds vary according to their variety.

The flash of cucumber is mainly water, almost 95% yet it contains traces of some useful nutrient, including vitamin C, potassium silicon and sulfur. It is this unique consistency of cucumber that gives a cool refreshing feeling when applied externally on the skin.

Puffy eyes: The high water content in cucumber makes it colder our skin. This helps of reduce swelling and puffiness in the same way as cold compresses.
Sun burns: In case of sun burns, homemade face mask , . Topical application of cucumber gives a cool and calm effect. It's repeated use helps to heal the lesion for this purpose. Usually chilled cucumber slices are more effective.
Hair Loss: Silicon and sulphur present in cucumber are known to stop hair loss. These also promote new hair growth when taken orally for a long, homemade face mask , time.

For this purpose cucumber juice is usually recommended.

Cosmetic use:

Cucumber is a great way to naturally hydrate your skin both internally and externally. Besides, hydration cucumber also promote glowing skin through silica and ascorbic acid-important constituents, homemade face mask , of cucumber.
Silica helps to maintain skin tone by strengthening connective tissue. It also gives you a radiant complexion with youthful skin.
Further more, it promotes hair elasticity, luster and elasticity.
Ascorbic acid or vitamin C another of important element, is well known for anti aging and skin whitening properties. Thus regular use of cucumbers give you more healthy, younger looking skin with a radiant complexion and beautiful lustrous hair.
For promoting, homemade face mask , beautiful skin and hair, cucumber is not only taken orally but also applied topically to enhance it's beneficial effects. This can be done either by placing grated cucumber or cucumber slices over face or by make useful homemade face masks.





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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Don't Count On A Bird Flu Vaccine, Count On A Nanomask

Author: John Hart

Source: isnare.com



You've no, sars face mask , doubt seen the news reports about Bird Flu, a deadly airborne virus. And you no doubt feel at risk and vulnerable.

A Bird Flu vaccine is months and months away from production, and production will be a problem since health officials believe it will, sars face mask , take at least 1 year to make enough for all citizens. Even then, it may not be effective, since it was based on an earlier seed of the virus. Bird Flu, or H5N1, mutates rapidly. Today, Bird Flu is something entirely different than when it was first discovered.

But there is one, off-the-shelf, device that will protect you and your family against Bird Flu, SARS, and ordinary flu, right now. It's called NanoMaskฎ, manufactured by a company that originally was tasked to make a, sars face mask , better biomask for our military troops.

Why is a filter mask the best tool you can have against Bird Flu? Because of its new nano-technology. A NanoMaskฎ isn't just an ordinary N95 mask like you see in hospitals or on construction sites.

N95 masks are not effective against any particulate, virus, or bacteria smaller than .3 microns, and thus a waste of money if you buy an N95 mask for the purpose of blocking H5N1 or any influenza virus. Even hospitals realize this and are now ordering NanoMasksฎ.

Examine the table below showing virus sizes, so you can judge for yourself how effective the NanoMask is. The abbreviation nm means nanometer, which is one billionth of a meter. N95 can only filter out material greater in size than .3 microns, which equal to 300 nanometers.

Every virus you see in the table below is smaller than 300 nanometers, therefore, N95's are useless against these viruses.

Virus (Description) Size

Bacteriophage (MS) 220nm
Hepatitis 24nm - 30nm
Adenovirus 70nm HIV
(AIDS) 80nm
Cytomegalovirus 100nm
Orthomyxovirus 120nm
Coronavirus (SARS) 80nm - 160nm

According to Nelson Laboratories of Salt Lake City, an independent testing lab of such filters, Bacteriophage MS-2 is the recognized standard testing organism for many filters. Being one of the smallest, sars face mask , used viruses at 20nm, it is able to give a higher challenge to the filter media.

NanoMaskฎ has been tested down to 27 nanometers, sars face mask , or .027 microns. Good enough to stop H5N1, SARS, and other viruses listed in the Virus Size Table above, as well as ordinary influenza.

The unique design and enhanced facial seal allows the NanoMaskฎ to overcome the most critical failing of typical N95 masks: an inability to effectively seal against the face and filter inhaled and exhaled breath that will typically follow the path of least resistance - around the sides of the mask.

The president of Emergency Filtration, Doug Beplate, told this author that the primary reason NanoMasks are so successful in stopping viruses is their unique nanoparticle coating on each filter. Beplate said, "The nanoparticle coating joins with chlorine particles to achieve an arrest and eradication, sars face mask , of undesirable agents." In other words, biohazardous particulates like H5N1 are not only blocked, but destroyed, thanks to the nanoparticle coating.

A traditional filter without the nanoparticle coating, like N95, would turn into a breeding ground for a virus or bacterial agent. Thus we caution you against using any N95 mask in a pandemic or epidemic,, sars face mask , or even to stop ordinary colds.

We cannot stress enough the importance of ordering NanoMaskฎ right now, before H5N1 or any other pandemic strikes. It's saving lives in Asia right now. More than 2 million Asians are wearing NanoMasksฎ.

Of all the methods available to protect your family, such as antivirals, vaccines, herbs,, sars face mask , etc., a NanoMaskฎ is the least costly in terms of time and money, and probably the most effective. Don't get caught off guard by a U.S. transportation strike or postal strike, or a thin supply. And don't count on a vaccine, or Tamiflu. Count on NanoMaskฎ, it's available right now.






Thursday, December 3, 2009

Does Cosmelan Actually Work?

Author: Garrett Lynn

Source: isnare.com



An effective and very well known procedure to painlessly treat and assist the improvement of melasma, cholasma and other conditions, is Cosmelan. Cosmelan holds several advantages that will allow you to make a rapid decision on whether or not the procedure is right for you. It is described as a depigmentation agent, decreasing melanin from the skin. Melanin is the agent that darkens the skin. Cosmelan works to safely lighten the skin effectively and rapidly, on all skin types, with very minimal, surgical, surgical face mask , face mask , side effects. If, surgical face mask , you feel that your skin has been affected over the years, by age spots, acne scars or other types of blemishes, this procedure is a valid option to explore.

Cosmelan is available in packs of different creams, which allow you to use on your own after an initial treatment with your physician. After the skin has been evaluated, the skin is cleansed with aqua and an acetone containing product. Immediately following the skin cleansing, Cosmelan 1 is applied to the face. The mask will be left on for a total of 4-8 hours, depending on you skin type. The mask is then removed with water and a neutral cleanser after you have gone home. Continual use of the creams will then be used from home, applying about 2-3 times a day for the first two weeks, then once a day from that point on. Your physician will recommend daily use to see best results.

Although there might be minor side effects following the first treatment, your skin should feel nothing more than a little bit of redness and minor burning and itching. Skin blemishes should start to disappear within the first week after starting the treatment. However, the darker the skin, the longer it will take for the spots to, surgical face mask , disappear.

Cosmelan should not be combined with any other treatments, as it will not guarantee results. Other advantages are; effective in the treatment of melasma, rapid, surgical face mask , results, non invasive and painless, can be applied throughout the year, effective for individuals with acne scars and red skin blemishes, does not contain chemicals, and is very safe and effective.

The procedure is costly but much cheaper than if you were to pursue a surgical treatment.
In most cases, the disappearance of the blemishes improves by 95%. Results should start to surface just after on week of being treated with Cosmelan. Your skin color, tone and texture will begin to improve.

If somehow you miss a day for application, it is OK, but the product is most effective when used on a daily basis, and should be incorporated, surgical face mask , into your lifestyle in order to find the best results possible. Cosmelan can be applied year round, so there is no need to worry about any bad timing. Your skin should be able to absorb the changes and improve dramatically during the appropriate time frame of your choosing.

Cosmelan is a temporary solution and must be used, surgical face mask , regularly in order to avoid skin blemishes all together. When it is not being used, it is wise to use sun block to counter anymore unwanted blemishes. The overall package price ranges from $600-$800.






Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Natural Ways to Cure Eczema and Acne

Author: Smit Chacha

Source: ezinearticles.com



Did you know that there are natural cures for virtually all skin concerns? I'll provide you with a few curatives for three, cold weather face mask , of the topmost, cold weather face mask , concerns among dermatology, cold weather face mask , patients.

Acne is a common skin disorder that happens when oil and dead skin cells clog up the skin's pores.

Remedies include:
Consuming green veggies, cucumber vine, cold-water ocean fish, and brown rice.

Keeping off or ruling out sugar, deep-fried food, dairy farm (particularly those containing sugar), and caffeine.

Applying a facial with avocado pear skins or raw honey.

Moistening your face with warm water twice a day with castile soap, and then switching warm and cold Coatings.

Eczema is a condition for a group of medical conditions that stimulate the skin to become heated or irritated, with surmounting, scalds, and itchiness. Eczema can be induced by an overabundance of saturated fat, frosty weather condition, and detergents.

Relieves include:
Consuming cold-water fish (such as salmon) containing omega-3 fatty acid unsaturated fats.

Staving off fruit crush, hot food, buttery food, desserts, and citrus, cold weather face mask , .

Putting on raw honey or sliced cucumber with acetum to the displeased skin.

Wearing gloves while applying chemicals or detergents.

Dry skin is the outcome of inadequate nutrition, dehydration, low thyroid function, or soap and chemical exposure.

Relieves include:
Drinking lots of water.

Obviating moisturizers with petrified oil, a petrochemical that's utilised in numerous skincare merchandises.

Petrified oil blocks pores and dries skin.

Putting on olive oil or copra oil to your skin and apply them in your cooking

Preparing a facial or body mask with one-half of banana or avocado and put on to the face for fifteen minutes.





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