Dry skin is easy to detect. This type of skin is unable to retain moisture and usually feels "tight" and "uncomfortable" even after applying moisturizer or skin cream. Chapping and cracking are warning signs of extreme dryness. What most of us do not know is that dry skin is a year-round problem. This is the reason why skin-conscious women regard having dry skin as a lingering nightmare, making them lose their confidence during social activities.
To bring back your skin's natural moisture, eating the right kinds of food can do the trick. It has been told over and again that diet plays a major role in preventing dry skin. To help you attain moisturized skin, here are several diet recommendations:
• Eat a balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts.
• Get quality protein from vegetable sources. Increase your intake of raw foods.
• Eat garlic, onions, eggs, and asparagus and other food that are high in sulfur which help to keep the skin smooth and youthful.
• Consume plenty of yellow and orange vegetables like carrots and squash that contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant.
• Use only unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil (that are used daily in salads and baked potatoes), or mixed into any dishes. These usually do not require heating to high temperatures because it will make dry skin moist and supple.
• Eat healing foods such as apricots, carrots and cantaloupes for dry skin. These foods are rich in vitamins A and C that are both essential for a smooth and supple skin. You may eat them whole or drink them as fresh fruit juices.
• Eat food rich in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), such as raw milk cheese, natural plain yogurt, green leafy vegetables, nutritional yeast and wheat germ.
• Drink at least two quarts of purified water every day to keep the skin well hydrated.
• Avoid animal fats, and heat-processed vegetable oils. Use cold-pressed oils only. Heating oils leads to the production of free radicals, which have a destructive effect on the skin.
• Avoid soft drinks, chocolates, potato chips and other fat and sugar-laden foods.
• Avoid caffeinated alcoholic beverages and other drinks.
To complement this new eating habit towards acquiring moisturized skin, use hypoallergenic lotion specially formulated for dr
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A Woman’s Guide on Hair Coloring
Color adds sheen, gloss, texture, thickness, depth and life to your hair and can be used either to enhance your natural hair color or to explore a different side of your personality and change your image. Never be afraid to experiment, especially when you have a trusted stylist with whom you feel safe enough to be a little more daring. A good colorist will work with your skin tone and personality to create an effect that suits your style and boosts your confidence.
An experienced colorist is able to determine quickly whether you are a 'whisper,' 'talk' or 'scream' type of person — in other words, whether you would be more comfortable with a few lowlights in your mousey brown hair or whether you are an extrovert who will feel perfectly at ease with a white-blonde crop.
THE HOME COLOR ZONE
Use the upcoming color descriptions to help you work out whether you are a 'warm' or 'cool' person. This will help you determine which colors will best enhance your skin tone.
1. Stand in front of a mirror in good (preferably natural) light, holding a color chart just underneath your chin.
2. Slowly move it from left to right and back again and observe which color tones are the most flattering to your complexion.
3. Repeat the process a few times and ask the opinion of a friend.
HAIR SNIP
Modern hair colorants are enriched with conditioning ingredients, so you can enhance your natural color without damaging the health of your tresses. However, any chemical treatment means that the hair will require gentle handling. Use extra-nourishing conditioners and apply a hydrating mask once a week to replenish moisture. Avoid hot-oil treatments as they tend to strip out color.
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An experienced colorist is able to determine quickly whether you are a 'whisper,' 'talk' or 'scream' type of person — in other words, whether you would be more comfortable with a few lowlights in your mousey brown hair or whether you are an extrovert who will feel perfectly at ease with a white-blonde crop.
THE HOME COLOR ZONE
Use the upcoming color descriptions to help you work out whether you are a 'warm' or 'cool' person. This will help you determine which colors will best enhance your skin tone.
1. Stand in front of a mirror in good (preferably natural) light, holding a color chart just underneath your chin.
2. Slowly move it from left to right and back again and observe which color tones are the most flattering to your complexion.
3. Repeat the process a few times and ask the opinion of a friend.
HAIR SNIP
Modern hair colorants are enriched with conditioning ingredients, so you can enhance your natural color without damaging the health of your tresses. However, any chemical treatment means that the hair will require gentle handling. Use extra-nourishing conditioners and apply a hydrating mask once a week to replenish moisture. Avoid hot-oil treatments as they tend to strip out color.
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8 Smart Beauty Tips When Buying Cosmetics
Many women think that shopping for makeup is about as pleasant as a trip to the dentist. When Karen was 16 and sought beauty advice at a department store, she ended up with weird brown shading down the sides of her nose (to make it look smaller) and shimmer highlighter on her cheeks (supposedly creating the illusion of cheek-bones). Looking back, she realizes that her experience could have been very different if she had taken control instead of putting herself at the mercy of the salesperson. So, before you visit the cosmetic counter, do your homework and figure out what you want. So, here are 8 smart beauty tips buying of makeup.
1. Plan ahead. Have an idea of what to buy. Go through your makeup bag and make a list of cosmetics that are running low, as well as any new products you'd like to try. If you've used up a favorite, bring it with you. If it's been discontinued, you can ask the salesperson to suggest something similar.
2. Avoid rush hour. Skip high-traffic times like lunchtime or the weekend, when stores are so busy that it's hard to even ask for help. Instead, hit the makeup counter during off-peak hours, when you'll get a salesperson's full attention.
3. Get naked. Shop for cosmetics barefaced. Why? The right makeup enhances and complements the natural coloring of your skin, eyes, cheeks, and lips. If you have to work to blend a too-bright color, or if you need to add other makeup to make it look good, don't buy it.
4. See the light. Step outside before you buy. Some colors may seem natural under the store's fluorescent bulbs but could look artificial in real-life lighting.
5. Love her look. If you want your makeup done at a counter; ask a salesperson whose look appeals to you. If you like how she does her own makeup, chances are you'll like how she does your makeup. That's not to say you shouldn't ask a man for makeup advice; some of the most talented makeup artists I know are men. Either way, it's important to feel comfortable putting yourself in his or her hands.
6. Just say no. Most makeup companies offer free makeovers and expect you to buy the products used. But you are under no obligation to make a purchase. Don't let a salesperson pressure you into buying something you're not sure of. Ask if the company offers samples of the products you're interested in so that you can road test them (many give samples of skin care products and foundations). If not, say thanks for the help and mention that you need time to think things over.
7. Counter offers. Don't be tempted by the "gift with purchase" offers. The free items may not be right for your skin type or coloring.
8. Learn to return. Most large cosmetics companies will accept returns if you are dissatisfied with a product — even if the package has been opened. If you have a reaction to a product or the packaging is damaged, don't hesitate to take the product back to the counter where you bought it.
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1. Plan ahead. Have an idea of what to buy. Go through your makeup bag and make a list of cosmetics that are running low, as well as any new products you'd like to try. If you've used up a favorite, bring it with you. If it's been discontinued, you can ask the salesperson to suggest something similar.
2. Avoid rush hour. Skip high-traffic times like lunchtime or the weekend, when stores are so busy that it's hard to even ask for help. Instead, hit the makeup counter during off-peak hours, when you'll get a salesperson's full attention.
3. Get naked. Shop for cosmetics barefaced. Why? The right makeup enhances and complements the natural coloring of your skin, eyes, cheeks, and lips. If you have to work to blend a too-bright color, or if you need to add other makeup to make it look good, don't buy it.
4. See the light. Step outside before you buy. Some colors may seem natural under the store's fluorescent bulbs but could look artificial in real-life lighting.
5. Love her look. If you want your makeup done at a counter; ask a salesperson whose look appeals to you. If you like how she does her own makeup, chances are you'll like how she does your makeup. That's not to say you shouldn't ask a man for makeup advice; some of the most talented makeup artists I know are men. Either way, it's important to feel comfortable putting yourself in his or her hands.
6. Just say no. Most makeup companies offer free makeovers and expect you to buy the products used. But you are under no obligation to make a purchase. Don't let a salesperson pressure you into buying something you're not sure of. Ask if the company offers samples of the products you're interested in so that you can road test them (many give samples of skin care products and foundations). If not, say thanks for the help and mention that you need time to think things over.
7. Counter offers. Don't be tempted by the "gift with purchase" offers. The free items may not be right for your skin type or coloring.
8. Learn to return. Most large cosmetics companies will accept returns if you are dissatisfied with a product — even if the package has been opened. If you have a reaction to a product or the packaging is damaged, don't hesitate to take the product back to the counter where you bought it.
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7 Skin Care Tips in the Workplace
Skin diseases and injuries are the most common job-related medical problems. Workers of all ages and in almost all jobs can have skin problems.
You are more likely to have a skin problem if you work in certain jobs. Some of these jobs are in manufacturing, food production, construction, machine tool operation, printing, metal plating, leather processing, engine service, landscaping, farming, or forestry.
The most common job-related problems are skin irritation and rashes. These problems happen when skin comes into contact over and over with water, chemicals, and other substances.
Over time, contact with solvents, many soaps, and even water remove natural oils from your skin. This can cause your skin to crack and become dry or chapped. Cutting and lubricating oils and greases can block skin pores. This can cause acne or skin irritation.
Contact with acids, alkalis, or heavy metals can cause painful burns. Contact with even small amounts of some substances can cause skin allergies. Common causes of work-related skin allergies include acrylate glues (super glues), epoxy resins, textile dyes or resins, and latex.
People who work outside and have lots of sun exposure are at risk for skin cancer. This cancer may not show up for many years.
How can you protect your skin while working? Your workplace should be kept clean. Proper waste containers should be in place. All chemicals should be safely stored and correctly labeled. If strong acids or dangerous chemicals are used in your workplace, eye baths and safety showers should be available.
Here are some things you can do:
• Wear gloves, aprons, and other protective clothing to keep your skin from coming in contact with oils, greases, and chemicals.
• Wear clean clothes to work, and take off oil-soaked or chemical-soaked work clothes right after work.
• Do not clean your hands or other skin areas with gasoline, kerosene, mineral spirits, or turpentine.
• Protect your skin with petroleum jelly, a lotion, or a cream after you wash your hands.
• Know what to do if your skin comes in contact with a dangerous material — how to get the material off your skin and how to get medical help.
* Do not eat, drink, or smoke in your work area. Doing so can bring chemicals in close contact with your skin.
• Put sunscreen on your skin several times a day if you work outdoors. In addition, wear sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and a shirt or jacket with long sleeves.
A basic skin care routine for the face is a lifelong undertaking that encompasses the time we spend at home and at work.
Caring for the skin on your face is actually quite simple; dermatologists recommend regular skin cleansing and the use of a skin moisturizer, preferably before retiring to bed at night.
Use specially formulated lotion on your skin after taking a bath or washing your hands. It can serve as your yearlong defense against dry skin.
Taking care of one's skin while in the workplace is a major responsibility, but if you heed the advice of the experts to take certain precautions, chances are your skin will always be in the pink of health.
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You are more likely to have a skin problem if you work in certain jobs. Some of these jobs are in manufacturing, food production, construction, machine tool operation, printing, metal plating, leather processing, engine service, landscaping, farming, or forestry.
The most common job-related problems are skin irritation and rashes. These problems happen when skin comes into contact over and over with water, chemicals, and other substances.
Over time, contact with solvents, many soaps, and even water remove natural oils from your skin. This can cause your skin to crack and become dry or chapped. Cutting and lubricating oils and greases can block skin pores. This can cause acne or skin irritation.
Contact with acids, alkalis, or heavy metals can cause painful burns. Contact with even small amounts of some substances can cause skin allergies. Common causes of work-related skin allergies include acrylate glues (super glues), epoxy resins, textile dyes or resins, and latex.
People who work outside and have lots of sun exposure are at risk for skin cancer. This cancer may not show up for many years.
How can you protect your skin while working? Your workplace should be kept clean. Proper waste containers should be in place. All chemicals should be safely stored and correctly labeled. If strong acids or dangerous chemicals are used in your workplace, eye baths and safety showers should be available.
Here are some things you can do:
• Wear gloves, aprons, and other protective clothing to keep your skin from coming in contact with oils, greases, and chemicals.
• Wear clean clothes to work, and take off oil-soaked or chemical-soaked work clothes right after work.
• Do not clean your hands or other skin areas with gasoline, kerosene, mineral spirits, or turpentine.
• Protect your skin with petroleum jelly, a lotion, or a cream after you wash your hands.
• Know what to do if your skin comes in contact with a dangerous material — how to get the material off your skin and how to get medical help.
* Do not eat, drink, or smoke in your work area. Doing so can bring chemicals in close contact with your skin.
• Put sunscreen on your skin several times a day if you work outdoors. In addition, wear sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and a shirt or jacket with long sleeves.
A basic skin care routine for the face is a lifelong undertaking that encompasses the time we spend at home and at work.
Caring for the skin on your face is actually quite simple; dermatologists recommend regular skin cleansing and the use of a skin moisturizer, preferably before retiring to bed at night.
Use specially formulated lotion on your skin after taking a bath or washing your hands. It can serve as your yearlong defense against dry skin.
Taking care of one's skin while in the workplace is a major responsibility, but if you heed the advice of the experts to take certain precautions, chances are your skin will always be in the pink of health.
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