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Summer Hair Care Tips

administrator — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:03:18 +0000

Summer is approaching, time to wear short hairstyles and pay special attention to your hair care, because the sun and humidity is the worst enemy of your hair’s cuticles, causing damage that results in split ends, dry hair, frizzy hair or brittle hair. In healthy conditions, hairs moisture content is approximately 10%, but sunlight has the same damaging effect as a hot blow dryer on your hair.

Keeping a hair care routine and short hairstyles during summer does help to prevent novice effects of sunlight. Additionally, wearing a hat at the beach, and applying after sun exposure such as a Sun Hair Repair Mask, keeps or replenishes the moisture of your hair. However, take in mind the aluminizing and voluminzing products make your hair take body and shine but do not hydrate it.

It is not mandatory to spend your summer on the beach, so if you stay home take a weekend to apply a good deep conditioner on your hair. Health care at home allows you to take an intensive treatment with jojoba oil, or any other product especially designed for dry hair or frizzy hair. Apply the warm treatment on the ends and frizziest parts of your hair, wrapping it in plastic, then go to bed and sleep the night through.

For some people, it isn’t even a matter of style or hair health – it’s just easier. People with curly hair who prefer the straight look might spend two hours washing, putting in product, drying, putting in more product and straightening. It’s a long, complicated process that leaves hair full of chemicals.

This style seems tailor-made for summer. Summer hair has always been a problem. The sun dries it out and makes it frizzy or straw-like. In humid places, it curls where it isn’t supposed to or goes frizzy. Gentle shampoos and curling products can help, but why not work with the style at hand

Keep your hair healthy and shiny throughout summer with these simple hair care tips:

1. If you blow dry a lot, use a smoothing Serum, preferably containing silicone before and after blow-drying to prevent frizz.

2. If you are going to be swimming a lot, protect your hair from chlorine by combing conditioner into wet hair before jumping into the pool.

3. Rinse your hair immediately after swimming to wash out harsh chemicals that may damage your hair.

4. A conditioning spray specified for detangle is a great way to easily detangle hair after swimming.

5. When on the beach or by the pool, apply sunscreen to your hair and scalp to protect from sunburn.

6. Avoid going in for perming, curling or straightening treatments during the summer months. Find out your favorite style and stick to it for 6 months.

7. To protect your hair color highlights from the sun, apply conditioner on to the highlighted hair and hide away most of their hair in a tight bun.

8. If you have a sun-burnt scalp already, make repairs by using Aloe Vera gel on the sun-burnt area before going to bed.

9. African-American women can use oil-based hair products specified for them to protect their hair from becoming brittle and tangled.

10. Last but not the least; give your hair some rest by refraining use of too many hair products for a couple of days. Just let them breathe easy.

11.Use SPF Shampoos to protect your hair from the sun. Direct sunlight will damage your hair. In addition, use sunscreen products made for hair.

12.Wear hats to protect your hair from direct sunlight. Trendy sun hats and scarves are available on all leading stores so that you don’t need to sacrifice fashion.

13.If you regularly blow dry or curl your hair, try to give your hair a relaxing break during summer time. Let them dry regularly and use natural methods like braiding to achieve curls.

14.Go for deep conditioning treatments as much as possible to prevent hair from getting dry and frizzy. Use leave in conditioners when out in the sun.

15.Choose hairstyles that hide away your frizzy hair from the heat. Try buns, braids or at least ponytails to keep hair ends safe inside. Letting air loose will end up making them more dry and brittle.

Prevention of sun damage is the best way to take care of your hair during summer. If for any reason your hair does get damaged, start your damage repair work after summer is over by following healthy hair habits and diets.

Tips for perfect summer make-up

administrator — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:47:13 +0000

Summer is saying “no” to excess make-up. You can create a real piece of art out of your make-up, but you can be sure that heat will tear it apart. So, we prepared some advice for you, what tips to follow for a great summer natural make-up.

Tip no. 1: Before starting the actual make-up clean you face and use a tonic product. We advise you to use some refreshing product so that your pores get smaller. Then apply a SPF face cream, with hydrating properties also, and leave it like that for 10 minutes, so your face gets the chance to absorb it. Tip: For closing your pores you can use an ice cube.

Tip no. 2: Forget about foundation! Specialists advise us to use a mattifying product if it’s a must and apply it in a very thin layer. Otherwise, do not use the typical cream foundation, it will only make your skin unhappy, because it covers the pores and it offers an unnatural look.

Tip no. 3: If you don’t have the most perfect tan, use a blush or a bronzing powder for your nose, chin, forehead, and neck. Choose powders with small shinny particles, they will offer you a special look, sexy and natural.

Tip no. 4: Eyes make-up will be simpler then ever. Forget about the black kohl and cream make-up. Use only waterproof mascara and powder make-up for your eyes. Choose pastel colors with different shades of brown, gold, and beige.

Tip no. 5: Summer challenges your lips to look natural. Use only natural colored lip-loss, or a smooth lipstick in neutral colors. Forget about the brown and purple shades and follow the natural summer trend!

At the finish line: use thermal water to finalize the piece of art. This thing will help you maintain your make-up for a long period of time and will offer you the freshness that you need.

Cucumber Cleanser for Dry Skin

administrator — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:30:43 +0000

The following recipes call for organic cucumbers. Besides being sprayed with pesticides, conventional cucumbers are coated with wax, which may contain synthetic chemicals that you probably don’t want on your skin—let alone in your body. Organic cucumbers, especially the ones you can buy at your local farmers market, are free of pesticides and wax. In lieu of organic, peel conventional cucumbers to cut down on unwanted wax and chemicals

1 unpeeled organic cucumber, grated
Plain, unsweetened yogurt

Place cucumber in a bowl, and add just enough yogurt to form a paste. Wet face with warm water, and apply cucumber cleanser, in gentle circular motions, over entire face. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry. If desired, allow to remain on skin for 15 minutes before rinsing off. Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Cucumber Mask for Sensitive Skin
Cucumbers contain nutrients like vitamin C and caffeic acid, which help soothe the skin and can reduce swelling.

1 unpeeled organic cucumber, chopped into large chunks
2 Tablespoons plain, unsweetened yogurt
1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast (available in the bulk foods section of your local natural food grocery)
1 Tablespoon rolled oats
1 teaspoon honey

Blend cucumber and yogurt in a blender until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients blend just until mixed. Apply to clean face and leave on skin for up to 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.

Aloe Vera Gel
Although the juice and gel of aloe vera can be consumed, aloe vera is not usually considered a food. But the gel of this desert plant is a super-beneficial substance, especially for sun-exposed skin. You don’t have to buy bottles of aloe from the store, though. The plant itself is hydrating, healing, and very easy to use. Simply buy a small aloe vera plant, keep it in a sunny window, and water it when it gets dry. After you cleanse your skin in the evening, break off a small piece of the plant, open it up to find the gel, and pat it onto your skin.

Remember that no matter how nourishing and revitalizing these homemade skin care products are for your skin, nothing can completely undo the damage of too much sun, so always wear sunscreen when you’re going outside.

Homemade Toner for Summer Beauty

administrator — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:26:00 +0000

Easy Recipe For Clear Skin During Summer Months

Here’s a great recipe for a toner/astringent that I love to use every summer- it’s especially great for combination skin. It helps clear pores from sweat, dirt, and other ickies, yet still offers some nice moisturizing benefits for a nice glow. It also feels really nice and refreshing!

1/2 cup witch hazel
1/4 cup water (Tea, especially green or chamomile, is even better!)
1/4 cup lemon juice
5 drops natural vegetable glycerine
5 drops lavender essential oil
2-3 drops peppermint essential oil

Just shake it all up really well in a small bottle. When you’re ready to use it, just dab some on a cotton ball and gently wipe your face clean. Couldn’t be easier!

You can adjust the essential oils to more or less, depending on your skin type. I find it’s best to use in between face washings as a “freshening up”. I noticed sometimes using a toner or astringent right after washing your face can create an imbalance in skin that can dry it out too much – sometimes within an hour it can retaliate and be more oily than it was before! (Especially during the summer heat!)

Don’t forget- sometimes half the fun in homemade beauty recipes is is being creative. If you’d like, don’t be afraid to try your own unique variations!

Blueberry Smoothie Face Mask
Blueberries have been making headlines recently for being one of the richest sources of antioxidants in the fruit and vegetable kingdom. Antioxidants are compounds that help keep your cells healthy. Of 40 fruits and vegetables analyzed for their antioxidant activity by the USDA, the blueberry ranked No. 1 in the fruit category, earning blueberries the title “super food.” And the antioxidants that benefit your body when you eat them can also benefit your skin when applied topically, revitalizing the skin and hastening healing.

Small handful blueberries, fresh (or unsweetened frozen berries, thawed)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 Tablespoons unsweetened plain yogurt
3 Tablespoons raw almonds

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Apply to clean face, and leave on skin for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

10 Tips for Beautiful Skin in The Summer

administrator — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:24:42 +0000

When you’re in the midst of battling parched winter skin, it’s easy to forget that summer presents its own skin challenges. Summer offers a reprieve from forced dry heat and lack of indoor humidity, but skin faces a different challenge during the summer. Exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun can wreck life-threatening havoc in addition to causing skin to age prematurely.

Spring offers the very best environment for skin. Its moderate temperature range and the high humidity from April showers can lull you into complacent neglect toward skin care. Spring’s optimal conditions provide your skin with a welcome rest between struggling to retain moisture during the arid winter months and the assault of the summer sun. When the temperature heats up and you start spending more time outdoors, it’s time to rev up your skin care regimen again.

As the dog days of summer approach, the key to beauty from the inside out is to lighten up. As your mood lightens from extended daylight hours, it’s time to lighten up on work, clothing, food and beverage, and lotions and potions. Follow our tips below, and pay special attention to the sun prevention tips and tricks.

1. Beauty begins on the inside. During the summer months, trade your heavy stews and soups for lighter fare, including grilled fish and fruit salads. Retire the hot chocolate in favor of iced green tea, and say goodbye to the hot spiced rum for a few months, replacing it with a cool, refreshing wine spritzer or frozen fruit daiquiri.

2. Summer signals the beginning of increased activity, which causes you to lose moisture through perspiration. Drink water before you feel thirsty. Once you feel thirst, you’re already slightly dehydrated. Carry water with you everywhere, to eliminate the possibility of drinking tap water.

3. Chlorine doesn’t play nice with skin, hair and nails; it leaves them dry, brittle and flakey. It adds an additional load to your body—another chemical for your body to assimilate and eliminate. Wash off chlorine as soon as you step out of the pool or hot tub. Add a water filter to your shower to trap chlorine and other chemicals. You’ll notice a difference in your skin within a few days.

4. Apply creams and lotions with a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF). Lightweight summer clothes don’t completely block the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. In fact, lightweight clothing offers very little SPF—usually around 8. When you spend concentrated time in the sun, apply a water-resistant or waterproof sun block, and use a sun block with zinc on your face. Reapply often. Even with sun block, you’ll get some color in the summer. Until you do, fake it with one of the many self-tanning lotions on the market. Whatever you do, don’t attempt to get a suntan the old-fashioned way. Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your hair from the sun and to provide additional protection to your face.

5. If you work in the garden, apply protection against insects, and reapply as necessary. Not only will you avoid unsightly bite marks and annoying itching, but you might also avoid debilitating disease. Don’t take unnecessary chances. If the thought of applying DEET to your body makes you shudder, apply one of the natural insect repellants containing citronella and other natural essential oils. When you get bitten, avoid the urge to scratch. Scratching only intensifies the itching sensation, and it can lead to infection and scarring.

6. Grow an aloe plant. They’re impossible to kill, even if you have a brown thumb. Having immediate access to an Aloe plant is like having a drugstore in your backyard. Break off a leaf and apply the gel on the inside to provide instant relief from sunburn, insect bites, burns from outdoor grilling, and minor skin irritations. Keep another plant in the kitchen for burns. Nothing works as quickly as Aloe to stop the pain.

7. Lighten up on your facial moisturizing routine. Instead of dry flakes, your skin faces eruptions from clogged pores during the summer. Clean your face meticulously, several times each day if necessary. Switch to a lighter moisturizer with fewer emollients. Consider a tinted moisturizer to eliminate the extra layer of make-up foundation. If you have good skin, show it off during the summer instead of hiding it under layers of concealer, foundation and powder. Allow your natural radiant skin to shine through without obstruction.

8. Hands and feet require special care in the summer. Keep nails short to enjoy summer sports activities. You don’t want to interrupt a set of tennis to repair a broken nail. You may get calluses from gardening and racquet sports. Exfoliate hands and feet regularly, and don’t lighten up on rich, emollient hand and foot creams, because parts of the hands and feet contain no oil glands. If you visit the beach, take a long walk on the beach. No manmade treatment equals the exfoliation power of feet pounding against sand. Walk long enough, and your feet will sport a baby soft finish.

9. With your legs exposed during the summer, you may tire of daily shaving. Consider one of the sugar-based wax formulations. It may take several applications to master the technique, but after a few false starts, the efforts are worth the learning curve. The advertisements will entice you with a month or more of hair-free soft, baby skin. If you get two weeks of silky smooth skin, consider yourself lucky. Follow-up each waxing session with a moisturizer containing aloe to avoid skin bumps.

10. If your winter lip balm didn’t contain sun protection, make sure that your summer lip balm does. Chapped lips are annoying, but sunburned lips are painful! Reapply often, particularly when you’re on the water in an open boat or riding in a convertible. Wind is just as damaging as sun, and the two together ensure a bad burn for unprotected skin.