Showing posts with label health and beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health and beauty. Show all posts

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Fight the Signs of Aging With Vitamin C

Did you know that one of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients is also a vitamin you've been consuming for years? It's true! Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, does more than just raise your immune system and help to protect you against the common cold and other viruses. It also helps to protect your skin against all the visible signs of aging, both by stimulating collagen production and by protecting against the damage done by the sun. Add this important vitamin to your diet and skin care regimen today and see results soon.

First of all, add more vitamin C to your diet to get this important nutrient into your body. You can find high levels of vitamin C in all sorts of delicious fruits and vegetables. This includes oranges, kiwis, broccoli, onions, and strawberries. Although this is not the most efficient way to get the vitamin to your skin, it also has other positive effects on your body. Vitamin C promotes overall health and wellness as well as helping to prevent the signs of aging. You can expect to see the results of changing your diet in just a week or so.

Next, try adding vitamin C directly to your skin, try adding a vitamin C cream or serum to your facial routine. Look for a cream or serum in a opaque container, because the ingredients will start to decay when they react with light. Put on the vitamin C directly onto your skin, underneath your moisturizer, so it can make contact with your skin cells. This will help you get faster results from your treatment. Vitamin C works to stimulate collagen production, which makes skin softer, smoother, and less wrinkly. It also fights hyperpigmentation, known as age spots, and all other damage done by the sun.

If you'd like even faster results, talk to a skin care professional in your area. Speak to a dermatologist about intensive vitamin C products for your skin. For more serious cases, consider specialists in plastic surgery Raleigh NC like Cary Plastic Surgery who can evaluate your skin care needs. Some individuals, especially those in sunny places like North Carolina, need more help than an over-the-counter products can provide.

Vitamin C is truly a powerful ingredient. Fight the visible signs of aging by using it today. It really works, whether though diet, topical creams, or professional services.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Simple Ways to Look Better

People are always looking for simple and inexpensive ways to look better. Getting cosmetic surgery is often very expensive. Since it is an elective surgery, insurance companies will not cover it. Therefore, it has become common for people to seek out cheap ways to make their skin look more attractive. Let's face it, looking good helps people to improve their confidence in social settings. Fortunately, it is not difficult to make yourself look and feel better without emptying your bank account to do it. Here are a few easy ways to improve your appearance.

1. Dye your hair

If you are a man, having gray or white hair can make you look much older than you really are. While some people like George Clooney look good with gray hair, most men do not. It has never been easier for men to dye their own hair. You do not need to go to a salon and pay a professional to dye your hair. Most men find this embarrassing. It is also not cheap to have it done on a regular basis. Fortunately, there is a much cheaper alternative. All you need to do is go to any drug store and buy a box of men's hair dye, follow the instructions and enjoy looking more youthful.

2. Go to a tanning salon

Pale skin is something that is generally looked upon as being unattractive. Because of this, tanning salons like Sun Tan City have become extremely popular for people who want to keep their tan during the entire year. Many people are concerned about the effect that repeated tanning will have on their skin. There is now a sunless tanner that allows people to achieve the ideal shade for their particular skin tone. It will last for a week to 10 days. You can find out more about the sunless tanner by visiting www.suntancityspringfield.com.

3. Use a concealer

Women have been using concealer for many decades. However, men have only recently started to openly admit to using products to cover up their blemishes and scars. In fact, there is a large demand for concealers that are specially made for men. Many companies such as Menaji and Tom Ford have jumped on the bandwagon to get a piece of this lucrative market. Using a concealer is nothing to be ashamed of if you are a man. It is very simple, it does not take much time and it is cheap. Why not do it?

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Regaining your Beautiful Smile with Invisalign


Who wouldn’t dream of having beautiful smile? I for one would spend my hard-earned money just to restore my teeth to its previous state when it was still in good condition. I had retainers when I was still single and it almost corrected my misaligned teeth when I married and had kids. Due to busy lifestyle with my work and motherhood my teeth began losing its strength and it returned to misalignment. I didn’t have it realigned again because it hurts so much wearing those conventional retainers. 

When I learned about Invisalign Miami  I got interested because it’s not only easier to wear but comfortable as well. It will not hurt so much and it’s convenient enough to wear even on occasions because it’s invisible and removable. People around you would not know you’re wearing one unless of course you tell them. Technology has really reached a high level that dentistry treatment has become more convenient to people. 

Invisalign Miami  offers a new technology that will help you regain your beautiful smile providing a way to gradually move your teeth with the use of clear and removable aligners. It’s proven to treat imperfections like overly crowded, widely spaced teeth or relieve underbites, overbites and crossbites. Now I’m looking forward to regaining the kind of smile that I love to have.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Today’s Men

Some men are vain when it comes to look and physique and the emergence of clinics and gyms that cater to men are signs that they really take some time to care for their looks and their physical fitness. I even know some friends who read about reviews about products that can make muscles grow fast like progene reviews or about other brands just to make sure they’re using an effective one.

Well today’s men are more health and body conscious now compared to men of past years. Just like women who tried to maximize their potentials when it comes to beauty and body you could also see men who practice the same rituals in taking care of their face, skin and body. It’s a whole new different modern generation.

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Saturday, October 23, 2010

The Real Beauty

When SIL was still here for a vacation she told us that her friends in G.B. love her skin more than theirs because the English people love their skin tanned. They don’t want the pale white skin which is very common to them. My SIL is a beautiful morena and her skin fits her looks with deep-set eyes which are always mistaken for an Arab descendant just like my husband. She maintained her Filipina skin because her English friends uses the best tanning lotion just to have a skin like her because they want to be as pretty as she is. We laughed at her story because here in the Phils. almost everybody wants to have fair complexion and they will do everything or buy expensive creams just to be as whiter as possible. 

I think it depends on how you see yourself because a person doesn’t have to change anything in her if they’re confident of what they have. We should not concentrate on being fairer or prettier because looks isn’t all in life. There are far more important things in life that we should look into besides being beautiful.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Homemade Facial Cleanser

Everyday we clean our face from dust, oil and all dirt that we came across when we go to work or do some errands outside our home. Sometimes it’s not enough that we clean them with the regular soap we have. This homemade cucumber facial cleanser will certainly help to clean stubborn dirt from our face.

Materials/Ingredients:
Cucumber Juice
Milk

Procedure:
Extract juice from the cucumber by using a juicer. Get a small amount of juice and mix with milk enough to clean your face. Dub a little amount of the mix using a clean cotton balls and gently wipe your face. Then wash your face with lukewarm water. 

After doing this regimen you'll feel not only clean but fresh as well.

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Only Soap and Water Maintenance

Summer brings vacation plans, break from schooling and plenty of outdoor activities for the family. It doesn’t end there as this season also causes a lot of skin disorders like skin rashes, sunburns, pimples, adult acne and some diseases like measles and all related skin sickness during summer.

It’s but natural especially for the teens to develop acne at this very hot temperature because the skin tends to be oily and dirty with the hot summer afternoon but developing it on adults can be a bit of a problem. Anyway I’m glad that with the use of a plain white soap and water I can avoid that to occur in my face. I’m blessed with a skin that requires no special attention. Ever since I’m a student I only have to maintain it with soap and water and that’s it. No expensive beauty regimen and rituals lol!

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

For Health Reasons

Do we really need to be slim and lightweight in order to keep up with the trends? Almost everyone is on the lookout for ways on how to be slimmer and lighter but I’m worried if they know the pros and cons of dieting. I’ve gained since I gave birth to my second child but really got so heavy when I delivered my third child 6 years ago. Since then no matter how I get into some diet plan I always get back to my weight after some months.

Now that I’m reading this alli review my findings seemed very objective as it really takes diet and exercise to get back into your old maiden form way back when you’re still single. If you’re going to ask me why I want to have a diet plan and shed excess pounds? I will honestly answer that it’s for health reasons, being beautiful is just a secondary thing.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Tired Eyes!

Last week was very busy for me as I’ve had a schedule up to my head. My youngest has fever, cough and colds so it’s difficult for him to breathe on the first night of his sickness, I have to stay awake just in case he needs me. When I looked at the mirror yesterday before going to church I noticed that my eyes looked very tired and has eye bags and anything but nice. I’m still asking my Mom if she know what I should do to freshen up my eyes. I know that for lines around the eyes it’s good to apply the best eye cream for wrinkles but in my case I heard putting cucumber on top of the closed eyes will do wonders. I’ll just wait and see.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Skin Care

My friend keep on browsing online for fashion sites and she finally found the one that suits her taste in fashion. She found Stylehive, a fashion and style onsite that caters to shopping for women’s fashionable apparel, home goods, skin care essentials and other fun stuff. She’s enjoying the search on some of her favorite stuff and she joined its online community because she can post some of her fashion sense style there. It really excites her especially when she learned that they got products for her daily skin care regimen. You know skin care is very important in almost all women because it’s their vanity and a reflection of their beauty. A good skin makes a beautiful woman.

Its nice visiting the site as you’ll see a lot of their skin care products and be able to choose from their offered discounts and special offers. It’s like one stop shop for women as they also have some items for your homes. Sites like this one are a lot of help to anyone who want to be really fashionable in style and in sense. I’m not very fashionable but I must admit I enjoyed looking up and browsing their special offers especially the beauty products that will surely protect and maintain your good skin. Actually their products can also be a favorite gift item to women who loves having beautiful and flawless skin always.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni

There’s something about the holiday that people are getting excited about. At this particular holiday season most people shop for new clothes, new shoes, appliances, gifts for loved ones and avail of discounts as much as possible. Now you can even get eyeglasses for less at Zenni Optical, the popular online eyeglasses shop which offers stylish and quality prescription eyeglasses at very affordable prices.

In time for this coming season you can pick from wide array of Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni Optical available online. Just visit their site and you’ll find one that’s right for you. Remember Zenni Optical’s $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses are not only affordable but fashionable as well.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Stylish Sunglasses

In a tropical country like this sun is at its best splendor rising almost every morning except on stormy days. Because of this weather condition people are used to having sun block on their skin and face for skin protection and expect them to wear sunglasses to protect their eyes from the brilliant and sometimes blinding light of the sun. I think wearing sunglasses is necessary and fashionable also because if you wear one it somehow added some fashion sense on your being. Well that’s the effect of wearing sunglasses the reason why there’s a lot of company who specializes in selling sunglasses.

In the past you can have your choice of your favorite brand of sunglasses at stores in the malls or department stores but now you can have them online. You can browsed online and sort sunglasses by shape, price and style. There are a lot of online stores like Sunglasses Online, your one stop shopping site for the widest selection of the best quality and great value sunglasses. You can easily search through their assortment of mens sunglasses, women’s, unisex, polarized and even discount eyeglasses. Shopping for your favorite brand is now available in the convenience of your own house, no need to walk through stores to get your stylish sunglasses.

Women always want to wear their favorite brand to define fashion and style in women's sunglasses that’s why its best to search through this site as you can shop at Sunglasses Online by brand, style and price range. It’s their business to give their customers the best sunglasses befitting client requirements which defines quality and affordability that’s why they have the wholesale and discount sunglasses. And because they want their customers’ satisfaction they have the ‘No questions asked ’Return Policy’ and Free Shipping within U.S.A. So grab this opportunity and search for your most wanted stylish and quality sunglasses, visit their site and order now!

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Adolescence Period

Reaching adolescence period for young ladies and men is a completely exciting and sometimes difficult stage for them. It is when they start to recognize the beauty of their friends and suddenly feel something special on them and they call it their crush. The feeling is really exciting. But along with this they also encounter hardships on studying, going through peer pressure and some biological changes such as monthly periods and development of skin imperfections.

Their baby skin suddenly develops acne and if they’re not careful their face would be scarred. They should be advised well on the proper caring for their skin and the treatments for acne so at an early stage their face would regain their normal beauty. Almost all people go through this stage so there is nothing to worry about. I’m just posting some advices here to help young people out there.

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Good Side Effects

Starting a diet is hard and maintaining it is harder that’s why I regret stopping what I have started two months ago. I was starting a fish and vegetable diet with minimal rice but when I got sick for few days I stopped choosing foods and little by little I’m off my diet plan. Now it’s even harder to start again. I was thinking of diet pills to help me but I still have to consult my doctor. I heard that orovo side effects are good and tested to cure wrinkles and acne, at the same time great to use if you want to lose some pounds. But still I have to think about it.

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Teenage Worries

My niece is fast growing as a tall young lady and just like her mom she’s also pretty with expressive chinky eyes. She was named after me with just another name added as today’s children were given two names to make their characters look more defined. Anyway as we were talking over the phone she mentioned that she’s getting worried that she’s entering adolescence period and might get acne. I told her that there are factors on having acne problems. Some inherits it from their parents’ genes and others from wrong hygiene.

I advised her to clear her face from dirt and if it occurs there are treatments available in the market. I just browsed Triclear acne treatment today and found no specific details of contents and composition. I tried to look for other products and luckily found some that’s proven to effective on curing acne problem. Well anyway reviews from customers might seem a good idea to know the best product for acne treatment.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

A new look!

I’ve been wearing glasses since I’m in my college days and through the year’s styles and quality changes depending upon the current fashion mode. I remember wearing big glasses tinted with pink frames and lenses. Then I switched to clear glasses with gold frames. Style of your glasses changes the way you look, you can appear to be studious, trendy or carefree. Now I’m wearing a glass with thick maroon frames which enhanced my big round face, made my face smaller.

After wearing my glasses for six months now I want a different look again as I want a lighter look, you know wearing dark framed glasses makes you look serious! Since I’m a busy office girl I always look and browsed online for the things that I want to buy. I found the widest selection of $ 8 Zenni Optical Rx Eyeglasses in which I saw various prescription glasses in styles that I want with anti scratch coating, full UV protection, quality eyeglasses case and full guarantee. They sell it online and direct to customers to avoid the cost of having middlemen thus they afford to sell it at a very competitive and affordable price. My mom told me that the best deal in the market is having quality, good style and economy all in one product. And Zenni Optical has it all. I must admit I can’t figure out what style should I choose now, they’re all cute!

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Look and Feel Good

Most women just can’t help gaining excess pounds when they give birth. And aside from gaining weight sometimes your face also undergo some changes, it’s a common thing for married and ageing women. But if you’re careful and cautious about your looks there are healthy products like lipovox that will help you lose weight and at the same time maintain your beautiful skin and prevent skin imperfections like acne and wrinkles.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Fruity Facial Cream With Egg

All of us want a clear, soft and tight skin but sometimes we don’t have the time and budget for things like this. We usually leave our beauty regimen as our last priority especially moms out there who were so busy attending to their kids.

I for myself don’t have time for these things having 3 kids, a regular office work and a part-time work at night on the internet. You should try this one as this facial cream is best for oily skin. Lemon can be used as a natural cleanser as most cleansing products are using lemon as their ingredients. Would you believe grapes? Yes this one will soften your skin and finally the egg whites which tighten it (as we all know)

Ingredients : Lemon, Grapes and Egg Whites

Preparation/Procedure:
Slice the lemon and extract the juice, put it in a bowl. Squeeze the grapes extract into the same bowl. Add egg whites to lemon and grapes extract and mix them smoothly.

Apply into your face and leave it on for 20 or so minutes. You’ll feel a little prickle in your skin because of the egg whites. Rinse face with warm water and you’ll feel a lot better with soft and radiant skin.

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Monday, May 26, 2008

Healthy Glowing Skin

Every girl wishes for a nice fresh-looking face devoid of any spots and pimples. Many tried different moisturizers, cleansers and various products to keep their faces beautiful. But in constant exposure to sun and polluted environment our skin tends to be dry, oily and dirty at the end of the day. Some skin can be refreshed with the usual cleansing ingredients and moisturizers but others are too sensitive that exposures to bad elements cause some skin problems like acne. If you have sensitive skin and need proper care and treatment you probably need Acne Complex to help you treat your acne without drying your skin and restore the glow of your skin. After all, we all want to have that fresh looking face every day of our lives.

Many formulation are available in the market, some cures skin problems but in the process dries the skin because of the harsh ingredients of the product. Well that’s not healthy especially as not all skin breakouts are acne, there are other skin conditions like Eczema, Rosacea and Folliculitis which should be treated with extra care. Special formulation like Murad Acne Complex with Hydrogen Peroxide can help you treat skin breakout problems and achieve perfectly healthy skin.

For healthy, glowing skin free of acne and other skin problems we must cleanse, treat and hydrate with Acne Complex which is specially made to sooth and calm your face while treating and preventing acne from coming back giving you back the finest skin with a health glow and fresher look.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Looking Fresh and Young

Eating the right kind of food, having regular exercise and getting enough sleep make a healthy body and mind. Being healthy makes us feel younger than we really are. But sometimes the pressures and worries of life’s everyday problems can put some wrinkles and lines on our face thus needing the best wrinkle cream available to make our lines disappear and for us to look fresh and young.

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