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Face masks and you


Face Masks are an ideal way to remove dead cells on the surface of the epidermis and let the younger cells how. A good face mask should rejuvenate the skin by restoring the pH values, removing excessive oil content, waste and providing a balancing effect to dry skin. Masks should also stimulate blood circulation in the facial area giving the facial skin a healthy glow and a younger looking skin. As the face masks remove dead skin, clean pores, they help in removal of blackheads, reduce acne formation, revitalize the skin and balance the pH value of the film covering the skin. Regular usage of these masks will normally help maintain vigor, reduce wrinkle formation and leave younger looking skin.

The Face Mask you choose will depend upon your Skin Type.Cleansing mask is suited to oily skin type. They draw out excess oil in the skin and remove waste. These cleansing masks open up the blocked pores and remove dead skin. They also help in reducing blackhead formation and improve texture of skin.

Moisturizing Masks will benefit dry skin types. Dry skin types lack enough oil and these face masks will hydrate the skin and prevent wrinkle formation. Normally such masks would be reinforced with honey, wheat germ, balsam and other plant extracts which provide much needed nourishment top the skin.

Stimulating Masks are normally peel off. They help in improving blood circulation to the skin surface, and revitalize the skin. These kinds of masks are suitable for all skin types as they deep cleanse the skin, tighten pores, help in treating scars, hyper pigmentation and help prevent sun damage.

Collagen facial: This facial action involves use of exfoliation and lymphatic drainage massage. This is followed by mineral or paraffin masks over a collagen slip.

Photofacial: This facial treatment involves use of mild pulsed light treatments. Photofacials aid skins that have gone through the damage of sun exposure and can lessen acne scars and skin touch irregularities.

Photofacials are made in a series of about 5 sittings and work at falling large pores, and age acne. A mild sedating cream is applied to reduce any uneasiness felt throughout this procedure. The effects can last for a couple of years.

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CARING YOUR MANE

Your hair is the main part of attraction which needs lot maintenance though. Well it’s difficult to manage them in this polluted environment. Here are some tips to care of your hair on a regular basis.

• The most important part is cleansing. Keep your hairs clean by using the right shampoo, which suits your hair. The ideal shampoo is which must clean your scalp and also keep the bounce and vibrancy intact. Your scalp should be kept clean in order to avoid any infection.

• Hot water used for washing is a complete no no …. As it strips your hair of its natural oils. If you have dry and curly hair. Avoid washing your hair as it makes them drier.

• The conditioner you use must have a sunscreen to avoid harsh sun rays and leave them shinier looking.

• Avoid using blow dryer too often, excessive coloring and highlighting of hair is bad for hair.

• Try drying your hair naturally, and keeping a leave in conditioner is a good idea for dry hair. Using a conditioner, aids in keeping it lubricated and moisturized, helps build elasticity, and gives hair a natural, healthy sheen.

• Try to avoid too much of protein in your hair as it also lead to hair breakage; as it does serve the “harden” and fortify the hair. So follow all protein treatments with moisturizing conditioners.

• When your hair reach your shoulder, that is the time you need to take care your hair the most. As the hair ends rub your shoulder they become rough and tend to develop split ends. Thus retarding your hair growth.

• To have a proper hairstyle you need three things to be in perfect state -

1. regular washing,

2. use of hair oil

3. Proper combing.

• Choose a comb according to your hair type. If you comb without any care, you can cause damage to your hair. Choose wide toothed comb. They are best for combing wet hair

• Massages should be done regularly to simulate and nourish your hair scalp. Regular massages with nutrient-rich oils can do wonders for abused hair that needs a bit of life and shine and to leave it silky smooth.

• Relaxers should never be applied to damaged hair. The porosity and moisture content should be normal. Protein and moisture treatments should be used to restore the hair to a healthy condition.

• Use a hydrating conditioner if you are a victim to frizzy hair, which generally caused due to humidity in atmosphere. This conditioner will keep your hair moisturized.

Your hair plays a major role in defining how you look, so try and keep them refreshed and shining with a regular care tips.

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THE MORNING AFTER

The worst thing we can do to our face is to screw it up with hectic partying. Late nights and alcohol mean serious depletion of moisture from your face .The thing is to guzzle up H2O.preferably through the evening, but if you haven’t, you can come home and drink a glass of water before you sleep. Next morning gulp lots of fluids which include herbal tea, (jasmine and chamomile, also helps hangovers), lemonade and juice. For the rest of the day, keep spritzing your face at regular intervals. You can Use a highly rejuvenating but light moisturizer by Christian Dior with pure fruit waters.

Avoid developing sensitive skin or minimize irritation by using fewer ingredients. If you plan to party a lot, find ways to maximize your looks but with minimal cosmetics.

Professional make up like MAC and Bobbi Brown are far more protective than some cheap drugstore. Always cleanse, tone ad moisturize before you apply make up- it keeps make up from looking chalky and acts s a protective layer.

Your face is bound to get a little puffy and zitty when you party lot; stress hormones may stimulate the oil glands to produce zest’s to cool it down – the used tea bags and cucumber slice routine or ice cubes and rose water.

In the morning, rub it all over your face. Or grate a cucumber, soak a cotton ball in it and wipe your whole face with it.Fifteen minutes in a steam room and a clod shower work wonders for a puffy face.

If you have oily skin use matte, instead of oil based make up. You also get powder foundations that do a great job of a blotting paper-by cutting the grease out.

Cleansing is important for the long term health of your skin. However it balances your skin with the environment. But make sure not to overuse as it can make your skin more sensitive, to get rid of the goop on the eyes, use an eye make up remover instead of just applying a regular facial cleanser to such a sensitive area.

Never forget to tone and moisturize after you have cleansed. Mix in bit of shimmer lotion to your moisturizer and rub all over your face, this gives an illusion of healthy and hydrated skin one trick that really works is to place potato or zucchini slices on your lids for about five minutes and apply slight pressure. This helps drain out excess fluid and opens up your eyes.

All I can say is –stay equipped and party hard!!