Friday, April 20, 2007

SKIN MASSAGE FOR A BEAUTIFUL SKIN

For a healthy and glowing skin it is very necessary to take out some time for your SKIN MASSAGE. A human body contains a large number of pores and they should not be big or small, they should be in their standard size for a healthy skin. Blood remains circulating in our body at all time and the air around us has an unlimited amount of germs. When this air touches to our body it catches all the germs from the air which blocks all the pours of the skin and produces several skin problems and because of it skin stop perspiring and it begins to circulate less blood in our body. This causes several skin problems like pimples, scars and spots.

To prevent pimples and other skin problems skin massage is very ideal. Skin massage should be done at least once every week for 5 to 7 minutes.

Here is the method for skin massage:

Take a good cold cream and add about 1/3 of talcum powder in it. Make a paste of it. Wash your hands well and tie a scarf on your head. Now put a towel on your chest and apply that cream on all over your face and neck.

Now massage your skin in eight different directions:

1) MASSAGE YOUR NECK:

Move your hands from downwards to upwards to massage on your neck for 5-7 minutes.

2) BELOW YOUR LIPS:

Massage your skin in upward direction with your both hands for 5-7 minutes.

3)UPPER LIP:

Move your hand thumbs in right and left direction for 5-7 minutes.

4)CHEEKS:

On cheeks massage your skin in circular motion.for 10 minutes.

5)UNDER EYE AREA:

Massage your under eye area very gently and slowly with the help of your thumbs for 5 minutes.

6)ON NOSE:

Massage on your nose for 5 minutes from downwards to upwards.

7)FOREHEAD:

On your forehead move your both hands in forward and backward directions.

This is the method for skin massage after skin massage skin should be cleaned with clean cotton and steam should be taken for 3 minutes. Machines are also used for skin massaging. These machines are commonly known as skin massaging machines.

- By Suhana Asif

Via http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/articles/skin-massage.htm

Why to care your skin? An injection that is beyond skin-deep.

It is just the midday of your lifetime. But you look as if you have already lost the fuel to finish the lap. The state of your skin signs the fact, with a set of wrinkles straight on your forehead or at the sides of your eyes. Black marks, circles, blotches and notches, yes! all are there just to make sure that your appearance is weary. No wonder, you feel dejected as you have still a lot of youth in your mind.

King Yayathi (In Hindu Mythology) was lucky as his son Yadu gifted him with youth. In reply Yadu accepted his father's untimely old age wholeheartedly. Well, but you are not just characters in a legend. And nobody can gift you with youth too. The only option you have is to take great care of your body and skin as early and timely as possible. And proper skin care is the primary way to hide your years cleverly behind your looks. Early care extends the vigour of your skin and promotes your confidence like anything. But what is more important here is to know that you have enough time. So forget what your age is, and just launch your skin care regimen as soon as possible from now.

Why skin care is all the more significant today?
Skin is the largest organ in the body. The skin also protects your organs from the outside world. But more than these, healthy skin contributes to the overall frame of life as it represents the character, vitality and healthfulness. Healthy skin adds to the personality and is the password for receiving attention and admiration. Moreover, the modern minds are all the more beauty conscious than ever before. The base and motivation of most of the relations sprout from just the beauty and such physical characteristics. Sometimes dont you feel attracted to a person just because that person is good looking? Yes, thats it. Whats more, when you look good you feel very good.

There is a wide variety of beauty products in the market more than just enough to fill your make-up basket. These include astringents, fragrances, sunscreens, skin cleansers, hair care products, deodorants and/or antiperspirants, hair and nail cosmetics, moisturisers and a lot more extras too. Also skin care is becoming increasingly more high-tech and the growing practises like protection from the sun, evasion of chemicals and unproven beautifiers, adoption of constructive diet habits etc have become the major aspects of daily skin care calendar. Together with this, stress-free life and daily exercises will certainly rewrite the present condition of your skin.

So where are you in the picture? When you come across a galaxy of information how many times could you relate yourself with those typical representations? How many times the ideas of hand and body care, facial care, anti-aging products and make-up skin care are getting into the frame of your key interests? Or are you completely cut-off? Yes, it happens too. Clutter. When the mind gets loaded with a lot of necessary and unnecessary information, memory blurs. But at such times, the perfect way is to be selective and exposed to the right content and most advantageous information. Select the routine that fits your daily life and work timings naturally. Trust it to the depth of your heart and do as it instructs you.

- By Santhosh G Wilson

Via http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/articles/caring-your-skin.htm

Beauty Tips for Teens

Once a girl is going through adolescence, not only does her mind and her body go through several changes and hormone imbalances, but also her skin is affected as a result of these changes at a critical time when girls are more concerned about their appearance, the face is the first to brunt the hormonal changes.

Teens must take special care of their skin as soon as the changes start, avoiding the early use and abuse of makeup. As it is always best to keep your skin as natural as possible at any age, it comes particularly important during the teen years considering the use of makeup only for parties or special events.

Your hair care is also as important as the care of your face, because healthy, shiny and good bouncy hair reflects not only your beauty but also your physical well-being. A great hair is also a great asset, making your female friends envious and jealous, particularly if it becomes the point of attraction seducing guys.

Natural products made of herbs and minerals are soft caring your skin and hair as well as effective to achieving your beauty goals. There are many cosmetics, including eyes, lips, face, hair, body, specially designed for teenagers, offering more natural overall look, including natural fragrances to make you feel like a queen.

Remember that at this age your skin is naturally fresh, young and beautiful, so when you want to use makeup, a light application will work better than heavy "pancakes", particularly if you are trying to hide acne, scars or skins lessons, because with them the problem will become more evident.

Your beauty keywords during the teen ages are "Soft and subtle", not only in makeup but, in body care, hair care, hair style and even wardrobe, always keep in mind that colors that work best for all uses and in all occasions are those closest to their natural skin tone and all spectrum of pastel colors.

This does not mean that you cannot use an incredible red velvet dress, just decide when the best time for it is. Learning and understanding a little bit of the importance of the colors we wear in our clothes and in our makeup’s, may help you to best decide when you need something more than the regular natural-looking girl.

Fashion and beauty experts classify color according to seasons; Spring as bright, fresh and lively colors, Summer as clear, contrast and bold colors, Autumn, as soft, cool, slightly grayed colors, and Winter as deep, dark and muted colors. Additionally, every color has its own "vibration" representing how our emotions respond to the different tones:

Pink is soft, delicate, feminine, innocent, and delicious.

Red is vital, exciting, energetic, cheerful, and sexual, but also angry, aggressive, alerting, warning,

White is clean, pure, young, safe, and simple, the color associated with health and the teen ages.

Blue is cool, quiet, serene, calming, but also sleepy and sad.

Gray is neutral, subtle, dignified, and well-informed, but also gloomy and cold.

Green is fresh, loving, greedy, restful, calm and successful.

Black is mysterious, glamorous and sophisticated, but also severe, glum, depressing, and deadly.

Brown is warm, earthy, and drab.

Yellow is alive, optimistic, joyful, clear, sunny, bright, hopeful, and positive.

Violet is rich, subtle, stately, and royal, but also sexy, passionate, impressive, and alone.

Orange is new, warm, happy, cheerful, motivated, and garish.

In general terms you may want to look very sexy and attractive in special occasions, but in the teen ages hot colors may help you to look the same sensual, daring, and flashy, that wild and vulgar. Remember that when in doubt, your mom may be your best adviser, not your enemy.

- By Anita

Via http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/articles/beauty-tips-for-teens.htm