ఈ పొరపాట్లు చేస్తున్నారా

ఈ పొరపాట్లు చేస్తున్నారా   లిప్ లైనర్ డార్క్ కలర్, అలాగే లిప్ స్టిక్ లైట్ కలర్ అయితే బావుంటుంది అనుకుంటారు చాల మంది కాని దీని వల్ల పెదవులు అందంగా కనిపించవట. పెదవుల రంగుకి దగ్గరగా ఉండే లైనర్ ని ఎంచుకుంటే పెదవులు అందం పాడవదు. అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు.   ఐబ్రోస్ ని డార్క్ గా  దిద్దితే అందంగా కనిపిస్తాయనుకుంటారు, కాని లైట్ కలర్ షేడ్ వాడితేనే అవి  అందంగా కనిపిస్తాయట. ఐబ్రోస్ నేచురల్ కలర్ కంటే లైట్ గా వుండే షేడ్ ని ఎంచుకోవాలి అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు.   చర్మం మరీ పొడిబారి వున్నప్పుడు ఫౌండేషన్ వాడకూడదు ఎందుకంటే ఆ పౌండేషన్ చర్మం లో   కలవకుండా  ప్యాచుల్లాకనిపిస్తుంటుంది. కాబట్టి ముందు డెడ్ స్కిన్ తీసేసి మాయిచ్యరైజర్ రాసుకున్నాక పౌండేషన్ వాడాలి అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు.   కళ్ళు పెద్దగా, అందంగా కనిపించటానికి  కనురెప్పలకి మస్కాకరా వాడతారు. అయితే రెండు మూడు సార్లు మస్కారా వేస్తే కనురెప్పలు మరీ బిరుతుగా కనిపిస్తాయి. డార్క్ గా కనిపించే రెప్పలు కళ్ళ అందాన్ని పెంచక పోగా, ఎబ్బెట్టుగా కనిపిస్తాయి. కనురెప్పల పైన గ్లిట్టర్ వేసుకుంటే పార్టీలో ఎట్రాక్టివ్ గా కనిపిస్తాం అనుకుంటే  పొరపాటే టీనేజ్ అమ్మాయిలకి ఓకే కాని మధ్యవయసులో వాటి జోలికి పోకపోవటమే మంచిది అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు. అందం మాట అల వుంచి ఎబెట్టుగా కనిపిస్తారని చెబుతున్నారు. అలాగే మేకప్ చేసుకున్నపుడు మన ముఖంలో వేటిని హైలెట్ చేయాలనుకుంటున్నామో నిర్ణయించుకోవాలి. ముందు - అప్పుడే సింపుల్ గా , అందంగా కనిపిస్తారు. - రమా.

Laser Hair removal treatments – A Caution

Laser Hair removal treatments – A Caution   Laser Hair removal treatments have become a popular and widely accepted form of permanent hair removal techniques in the world over. What is described as a harmless, virtually trouble-free technique of removing undesired hair on your body, this permanent Hair removal treatment involves spotlighting a laser beam at the root of the hair follicle, restricting the growth of hair. This method is different to the Intense Pulsed Light system (IPL) which consumes a smaller amount of influential, diffused light waves.   Now all this may seem harmless and simple but the same treatment if is done by inexperienced and unqualified cosmetologists can lead to severe damage to the skin. Like in a recent case in the city of Hyderabad an NRI lady had come to get the treatment done for her facial hair removal in a so-called reputed skin clinic, ended up with burnt scars on her face.Apparently the clinic was just 3 days old and the doctors were new.   What happens in this treatment is that lasers make use of laser beam with low energy. These laser beams pass through the skin of patients and the energy flows to the hair shaft and gets absorbed by follicles of hair, thereby hindering the hair follicle in the profound layer of the skin. This laser hair removal treatment does not affect the hair follicles. In several cases, slight pinching pain can be experienced and mild anesthesia is required. It could also lead to reddish and soreness of the skin. If the beams are used in higher energy it can burn the skin and damage the upper layer of the skin.  When the skin gets burnt it takes a while to heal and may also require other cosmetic treatments to help cover the scars.   Just because a pamphlet is distributed advertising about these laser hair removal treatments with skin clinic corporate brand name one should not fall for it. Checking the credentials of the clinic and the cosmetologists’ qualifications is a must or else it could lead to these “cosmotological” disasters. After all it’s your skin at stake!

Get that flawless look with Airbrush make-up

Get that flawless look with Airbrush make-up     We have heard of this new airbrush make up which is currently in vogue especially for the girls who are getting married and also for professional photo shoots .For the uninitiated airbrush makeup involves light spraying of makeup which gives a fine layer of make up on the skin and hides your pores and other marks for an even look- almost like the Photoshop effect! Benefits of airbrush makeup: 1. It allows you the option to custom blend different foundation colors together, 2. Creates a flawless complexion, 3. Lasts all day and night, is resistant to everything from sweat to tears, and 4. It looks amazing both in photographs and on camera. What do you need: For the airbrush makeup, you need to get an airbrushing kit that comes with a spray gun , air source and liquid foundation to match your skin tone. How do you do it: 1. Plug in the compressor; make sure that you check your air source in order to make sure the spray gun is evenly distributing the foundation. 2. Do a test patch of a piece of paper or on the back of your hand. 3. The next step in the airbrush makeup application process is to shake the foundation to remove air bubbles then insert a few drops into the spray gun opening. 4. When spraying the makeup on your face, do it in slow, circular motions and continue to layer until you get the desired coverage. It is better if you don’t do this by yourself and take professional  help from makeup artists from reputed salons as the airbrush kit and compressor required is expensive to buy and also not so easily available .Secondly without  proper experience it is not possible to get the flawless look and you could end up looking like a disaster. If you are not ready to buy an airbrush machine, you can also look into applying foundation with a brush, which will still give you a flawless effect.    

Youthful liquid face lift with Derma Fillers

Youthful liquid face lift with Derma Fillers In the previous article we saw what Derma Rollers are and what they can do for your skin. The other beauty treatment which many of our celebrities subject themselves to for youthful skin are the Derma Fillers. Where is this given: Now this is similar to Botox as this also involves an injection on the face to the frown lines between your brows, the deep lines from the corners of your nose to the corners of your mouth, depressions along the jaw line, the sunken areas under your eyes, or the hollowed areas of your face, wrinkles and lines. Botox is injected around the forehead and wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet) to stop muscle movement that results in wrinkles. It has nothing to do with the plumping smoothing effect dermal fillers have. What is used: Dermal fillers called Hyaluronic Acid (HA) are found naturally throughout our body.  HA is a complex sugar that maintains its three-dimensional shape in the body by attracting and holding large number of water molecules. In the skin, HA fills the space between collagen and elastin fibers and replenishes the natural support layers lost with aging while delivering essential nutrients and hydration. You also have the synthetic fillers depending on which Cosmetologist you go to, as they use different brands.   What it does: By age 50, you have roughly half the HA of childhood. Fortunately, with dermal fillers you can restore the HA in the skin and give your face the volume and structure lost with aging or enhance your current features without any surgical procedures. It is injected in the specific areas and makes sagging skin plump causing it to give a youthful look. Depending on your age it may last up to 6 months to 2 years. A qualified cosmetologist who knows what s/he is doing is very important as it requires experience to inject these serums into your face. There could be reactions based on your skin types and this treatment should not be done frequently. As a follow up for any cosmetic corrective procedure, daily use of well-formulated skin-care products and sun protection   is needed to keep your skin looking younger and healthier for a very long time.

Derma Rollers- How they work

Derma Rollers- How they work   We have a seen the rise of skin & beauty salons offering skin treatments in a dime and dozen. With their catchy tag lines in offering younger looking skin while luring women, one needs to be completely aware of what these procedures entail, like the Botox , Derma rollers, Derma fillers, Laser treatment etc. which they offer through their pamphlets. If the above mentioned procedures are not done by qualified cosmetologists it could lead to major derma disasters, sometimes permanent disfigurement also. Derma Roller Today we will see what a Derma Roller does. It is basically used for treating acne, wrinkles, cellulite, anti aging, surgical scar removal and hair re –growth. Basically what looks like miniature road roller with a handle, it has fine needles of certain gauge like .5 to 2mm on it. Process of Derma Rolling - First the skin needs to be cleaning with surgical spirit or antiseptic lotion to prevent infection. After the skin dries the derma roller is rubbed on the facial skin in sideways, upwards, downwards, diagonally. Each time the direction changes you have to lift the roller up first and start rubbing again. The skin bleeds for a short time, but that soon stops.   How it works - The skin develops multiple micro bruises in the dermis that initiate the complex cascade of growth factors that finally results in collagen production. Histology shows thickening of skin and a dramatic increase in new collagen and elastin fibers. Results - You cans see results after about 6 weeks, but the full effects can take at least three months to occur and, as the deposition of new collagen takes place slowly, the skin texture will continue to improve over a 12 month period. Clinical results vary between patients, but all patients achieve some improvements. But after each treatment you are left with a reddish face and you need to stay indoors till it heals.     A face masque should be applied to soothe the inflamed skin.     The needle should be made of titanium and not any other metal.     This should be done by qualified cosmetologists under hygienic conditions.     People with severe acne should avoid doing it as this can spread the acne further. It is better not to do it on inflamed skin. If you purchase the OTC Derma Rollers follow the instructions properly and ensure that you dip the roller in surgical spirit or antiseptic lotion before you do it on yourself.

Triphala herbal treatment for Acne

Triphala herbal treatment for Acne   Acne a bane in a teenagers life whether it’s a boy or girl , can leave the face scarred if proper care is not taken. This skin condition is characterized by red pimples on the skin, especially on the face, due to inflamed or infected sebaceous glands and prevalent chiefly among adolescents. This is also because of hormonal fluctuations after the onset of puberty. The first thing when the acne starts is to not get overly worried about it and go for any treatments unless it turns chronic. Mild acne can be easily taken care at home itself. A simple and natural treatment using herbs can be used to keep acne at bay. First go through a herbal steam to cleanse your face. Inhaling the ingredients can also clear your nasal passage in the process. After the steam go through very mild and gentle exfoliation. So here goes!   For the Herbal Steam: 1 bowl of boiling hot water, 1 tsp citrus peel powder, 1 tsp tulsi powder, 1 tsp fennel seed powder, 1 tsp peppermint leaves. Mix these into the boiling hot water. Dip a turkey cloth in this water, squeeze excess water and place the washcloth over your face for 10 minutes dipping as when the towel turns cold. An easier way would be to steam your face with a towel covering your head.   For the gentle exfoliation: Make a powder mixture with Neem 1/2 tsp, Chandan (sandalwood) 1/2 tsp, Triphala 1/2 tsp, Multani mitti 1/2 tsp. You could use milk or rosewater but the key here is not to make it a water paste but rub the powders gently just dabbing a bit of moisture so that it covers the face. After gently rubbing this over the face let it stay on your face for 5 minutes and wash off with cool water. When done on a weekly basis it can help reduce the acne inflammation. Note - you should not rub or massage your skin roughly, just a gentle clean up to close the pores after the steam is needed.

Tips to avoid skin darkening

Tips to avoid skin darkening   When we saw actress Kajol turn up for an event a shade fairer than what she actually is , the media went on  a hype saying that she got a melanin treatment done for her skin to look fairer than what she is. Kajol has vehemently denied that she had any treatment done and attributed her fair looks to staying at home for a long period as she is not busy acting in movies anymore, which is true. Why we become dark are based on intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The intrinsic cause stems from imbalances in the hormone levels and is very difficult to treat and the external factors are  excessive sun exposure, wounds, skin treatments and procedures that might not suit one's skin and anything that stimulates the increased production of melanin (substance that gives skin and hair its colour).Now as women who are forever in the search for that magic potion or treatment for fair skin , check out these simple tips which you can follow daily to get a glowing & fair skin even when going out. -Avoid exposure to direct sunlight between 9am-4pm. - Apply SPF (sun protection factor) at regular intervals of 3 to 4 hours. -Water, water, water… drinking water and staying hydrated is an essential tip to prevent hyper pigmentation. -Avoid harsh colour cosmetics like 'blush-ons' and fragrances like lavender, as these absorb UV rays and can cause hyper-pigmentation and skin darkening. - Cut down or rather stop smoking, as this further stimulates the melanin causing darkness . - Try natural ingredients like potato, tomato, curd, lemon which are easily available at home and help in reducing pigmentation and make you fairer. Keep yourself covered while you go out in the sun if you have to (sunglasses, scarf, cotton coat to cover your hands etc) and stay Sun safe to avoid getting dark!  

జుట్టు అందంగా, వత్తుగా పెరగాలంటే

జుట్టు అందంగా, వత్తుగా పెరగాలంటే     చక్కగా ఉండే జుట్టు అందమే వేరు. అందంగా ఆరోగ్యంగా ఉండే తల కట్టు స్వంతం కావాలంటే ఏ షాంపు వాడాలి, ఏ నూనె రాయాలి అని ఆలోచిస్తారు కాని ఏం తినాలి అని ఆలోచించారు ఎవరు. అయితే అందమైన ఆరోగ్యమైన జుట్టు కావాలంటే షాంపూలు,,కండీషనర్ లతోపాటు ఆహారం విషయంలో కూడా కొంత శ్రద్ద పెట్టక తప్పాదు అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు. సమతుల,పోషకాహారం, అలాగే కొన్ని ప్రత్యేక వ్యాయామాలు జుట్టును ఆరోగ్యంగా ఉంచుతాయట. మరి ఏ ఏ పోషకాలు మన జుట్టుకు అందాన్ని, ఆరోగ్యాన్ని ఇస్తాయో  చూద్దామా! ప్రోటీన్లతో పొడవైన జుట్టు : జుట్టును ఆరోగ్యంగా,బలంగా ఉంచేవి ప్రోటీన్లు ప్రోటీన్లు తగ్గిన కొద్దీ జుట్టు పలచబడిపోతుంది. అందుకు ప్రోటీన్లు సమృద్దిగా ఉండే పాలకూర, క్యాలీఫ్లవర్,కీరా, క్యాప్సికం,టమాటా, వంటి కూరగాయలని రోజు తీసుకునే ఆహారంలో ఉండేలా చూసుకోవాలి. అలాగే sulfur amino acids కూడా జుట్టు ఒత్తుగా ఉండేందుకు దోహదం చేస్తాయి. సోయాబీన్స్ ,రాగి,బీట్రూట్,నువ్వులు, అరటి,, ఖర్జూరం, ద్రాక్షా, కోడిగుడ్డు ల నుంచి ఈ సల్ఫర్ అమినో ఆమ్లాలు పుష్కలంగా దొరుకుతాయి.   సిల్కీ హెయిర్ కి విటమిన్స్ : జుట్టు సిల్కీగా, మెరుస్తూ కావాలంటే ఆకుకూరలు,నారింజ, అన్ని రకాల కూరగాయలు, రోజువారీ, ఆహారంలో తీసుకోవాలి. ఎందుకంటే ఇవి విటమిన్ ఎ ని అందిస్తాయి. అలాగే చికెన్, పాలకూర, నారింజ, బెండ, బీట్రూట్, గోదుమలు కూడా జుట్టు ఒత్తుగా పెరిగేలా చేస్తాయి. ఎందుకంటే వీటిలో ఫోలిక్ యాసిడ్,బీ- 12 లు అధికంగా ఉంటాయి. ఇక అటుకులు, రాగులు, వేరుశెనగ, బాదాములు,పాలు , పాల ఉత్పత్తుల నుంచి  ఇనుము, జింక్ లభిస్తాయి. ఇవి జుట్టును రాలిపోకుండా చేస్తాయి.ఇలా జుట్టుకు ఏ ఆహారం కావాలో తెలుసుకుని తింటే చాలు పట్టుకుచ్చులాంటి జుట్టు స్వంతం అవుతుంది. - రమ.