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Smoking
Over exfoliation
Not Washing Your Face Before Going to Bed
Eating Junk Food
Popping Pimples
Tanning Too Much
Staying Up Late
Using Dirty Makeup Brushes
Posted in: Natural BeautyThursday, March 25, 2010
Bad Skin Habits to Quit
Smoking
Over exfoliation
Not Washing Your Face Before Going to Bed
Eating Junk Food
Popping Pimples
Tanning Too Much
Staying Up Late
Using Dirty Makeup Brushes
Posted in: Natural BeautyMonday, March 22, 2010
Super foods for Healthy You
Superfoods for optimal skin?
Your skin needs nutrients from the food we eat to be healthy. While there is no one food that will give you healthy skin, the nutrients your skin needs are found in a variety of foods so your best bet for healthy skin is to eat a variety of food from each of the five food groups. Here are some nutrition tips for healthy skin:
• Keep hydrated, not drinking enough will leave your skin dry and the best drink is water.
• If you drink alcohol, limit the amount you drink as alcohol can dry out the skin and cause redness.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables as they are great sources of antioxidants known to protect skin.
• Choose wholegrain cereals like wholegrain bread, pasta and rice.
• Eat lean meats, fish and legumes
• Use healthy oils and eat foods with healthy oils such as olive oil, sunflower oil, fish, nuts and seeds.
• Eat reduced fat dairy foods.
Tips for achieving health and general body wellbeing?
The best way to make sure you are eating the right foods for good health and wellbeing is to eat foods from each of the five food groups and to choose a variety from within each food group. The easiest way to do this is to plan what you are going to eat for the week and make sure you’ve got all the food you need ready to go.
Everyday you should:
• Eat at least 2 serves of fruit
• Eat at least 5 serves of vegetables
• Choose wholegrain cereals, for example wholegrain bread and pasta, brown rice and cereals like untoasted muesli or oats
• Choose reduced fat dairy foods like cheese, yoghurt, milk
• Choose lean meats
• Limit foods high in saturated fat, salt or sugar
• Choose water to drink
What foods are best avoided?
All foods can be included in moderation as part of a healthy diet. No food or food group should be avoided as often this can lead to an unbalanced diet or bingeing. But you should try and at least limit foods high in salt, sugar and fat to at least once a week or less.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Even Skin Tone
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Banana and Honey Facial
Fruit is the best ingredient for your skin. The vitamins and minerals help clear up blemishes and leave you feeling soft and smooth. Each fruit has its own benefits, but for a quickie DIY facial, grab a banana from your fruit basket and try this recipe.
Bananas are full of vital nutrients for bodies, but these sweet tropical fruits also benefit the skin when applied in a facial mask. Bananas are high in Vitamin C, A, B6 and B12, plus they contain potassium and magnesium. The fruit acids in bananas help slough off dead skin and energize the complexion.
Banana and Honey Facial: Mash a ripe, medium-sized banana and mix with 2 tablespoons honey. For a thicker consistency, add 2 tablespoons plain yogurt. Apply to your face and neck for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off.
Banana, Honey and Yogurt Facial Mask: Mash the banana with a fork then mix in honey and yogurt. Apply to your face evenly. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water or soft wash cloth.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Foundation Quick Tip
Posted in: TipsMonday, March 15, 2010
Celebs Fav : Hair + Skin + Makeup
"I rarely wear makeup. La Roche-Posay is a favorite. The brand's products are mild and odorless. They're gentle on my skin." Leighton's into the Hydraphase Line and the Anthelios SX.
—Leighton Meester
"When I break out, I use toothpaste: I just dot it on the spots, and they dry up!"
—Fergie
"I'm totally hooked on Neutrogena's Wave. It leaves my skin so smooth, and it's so convenient on the road."
—Vanessa Hudgens
"I had bad skin in high school, but Proactiv's three-step system really works. I've been using it off and on for the past few years, but when I get lazy and stop, I totally break out."
—Lauren Conrad
"I use a light coat of Oil of Olay's SPF lotion and let it dry a little bit before I put my makeup on."
—Selena Gomez
"Sensai face wash has changed my life. I just washed my face and smiled! That is a miracle."
—Miley Cyrus
Before any makeup, Kristen Bell's skincare secret weapon is to give herself an at-home facial with Kate Somerville's Kate in a Jar, $85, katesomerville.com. "My skin feels rejuvenated and has a healthy, clean glow," says Bell.
—Kristen Bell
"When I discovered bronzer in 10th grade, I kind of went to town — I looked like an Oompa-Loompa! But my mother taught me less is more."
—Jessica Lowndes
"I'm always having to pinch my cheeks because my face (even when I'm embarrassed) does not flush. Never, ever!"
—Jessica Stroup
"I make sure to wash my face every night before I go to bed. I've been using eye cream since I was 19, and moisturizer. I can't get out of the shower without fully lathering my whole face and body with moisturizer."
—Minka Kelly
What's in Jennifer Garner's Beauty Bag?
Maybe it's the dimples, but even in secret-agent gear, actress Jennifer Garner retains her girl-next-door quality.
Now busier than ever with mini-me daughters Violet and Seraphina, the Neutrogena spokesperson shares her simple grooming and fitness regimen.
1. Tod's Pashmy Mummy bag, $1350: "This is big enough to carry everything I need, and bright colors make me happy."
2. Neutrogena Original Formula Facial Bar, $2.70: "I've been using this clean and simple soap since I was a kid."
3. Valslide Sliding Discs, $29.99: "I try to be consistent with my workout and not go overboard. I've been training with Valerie Waters for seven years."
4. Neutrogena MoistureShine Lipstick in Angel's Blush and Think Pink, $9.49 each
5. Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunblock lotion, $9.99: "My mom has always been a big believer in sunblock, and now I use this sunscreen on myself and my daughters. I like that it contains naturally sourced minerals and a strong SPF."
6. Nerida Joy (business card shown): "If it weren't for Nerida, I would skip facials altogether, because it's so hard for me to sit still for that long. But they make such a difference--I go every month."
7. Amazon Kindle, $359: "I always take some reading and my own pillow when traveling. But all I really need to make a strange place home is my husband and my girls. Does that sound cheesy? Oh well, it's true."
8. Smoothies Elastics, $3.50
9. Blue Tree Candle, $54: "I love the subtle scent. I can burn one all day—even around a baby—and not feel overpowered. And they remind me of their creator, actress Phoebe Cates, whom I adore."
