Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Skin Care Tips

Three Different Skin Types:

TYPE 1- Sensitive, Fragile or Dry.


  • light coloring with little natural sun protection.

  • may have skin sensitivies or allergies.

  • Gentle products, no harsh acids or alcohol and added moisture are needed.

TYPE 2- Balanced Not too oily, not to dry and no extreme challenges.



  • Primary goal is to keep healthy condition and promote protection and preventative lifestyle.

TYPE 3- Oily or Acne Prone.



  • Usually thicker skin with less wrinkling.

  • Excess oil may need control.

  • Acne lesions may need treatment.

BASIC CARE


The basic steps of skin care are:



  • Cleanse

  • Exfoliate

  • Protect

Cleanse



  • Generally does best with non-soap cleanser, which may be in a bar or creamy form.

  • Gentle is the key, so look for non-abrasive textures.

  • New ways to cleanse include fruit sugars (beta fructans)and hydrating ingredients.

  • Aloe, cucumber and hyaluronates are in the safe best category.

Exfoliate



  • Mild exfoliation will remove dead skin cells without irritation and allow moisture and special care products to work more efficiently.

  • Exfoliation can be achieved manually, by simply using a wash cloth.

  • Make a compress with cloth soaked in warm water and place on skin for a few minutes. Then use cloth in gentle, circular motion across skin.

  • Enzymes also work well. Choose a gentle enzyme mask meant for sensitive skin. The enzyme acts as a proteolytic to ingest dead cells. Gently remove the sticky residue with warm water and a wash cloth.

  • Exfoliate the skin twice weekly for best results. Stay away from strong acids (glycolic, salicylic) typically used in skin care, buffing granules and clay type masks.

Protection



  • The goal is to create an environmental barrier while adding some protective moisture and strengthening the somewhat weak lipid (oil)barrier of the skin.

  • Choose products that have chemical free sunscreen protection and moisture enhancing ingredients.

  • Sensitive skins usually do best with fewer additives, although some calming essential oils and botanicals may help.

  • Calendula, lavender and vitamin E are favorite additives.

Monday, February 4, 2008

Monday, January 28, 2008

Breast Enhancement Exercises

No matter what a woman looks like, if she's confident, she's sexy.
Paris Hilton

Sweat it out girl!

Push-ups
Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, and cross your ankles.
Bend your elbows and place your palms on the floor a bit to the side and in front of your shoulders.
Straighten your arms and lift your body so you're balanced on your palms and knees.
Tuck your chin a few inches toward your chest so your forehead faces the floor. Tighten your abdominals.
Bend your elbows and lower your entire body at once. Rather than trying to touch your chest to the floor, lower only until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
Push back up. Don't lock your elbows at the top of the movement
Repeat 10 times. Break for a minute, then do 2 more repetitions
Palm Pushes:
Press your palms together in front of your breasts. Hold for five seconds, relax
Repeat ten times.
Forearm Grip:
Grasp your forearms at shoulder level and then pull outward without letting go.
Repeat ten times.
Finger Lock:
Curl your fingers, lock them together at shoulder height, and pull. Hold for five seconds.
Repeat ten times.