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		<title>Beauty and the Benefits: What are the Best Beauty Products?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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If you are looking for beauty supplies that work better than the ones you are using now, or if you are going for a whole new kind of look—check out the very best beauty equipment and beauty supplies there are available on the market. When you find the best beauty supplies for you, you will [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>If you are looking for beauty supplies that work better than the ones you are using now, or if you are going for a whole new kind of look—check out the very best beauty equipment and beauty supplies there are available on the market. When you find the best beauty supplies for you, you will feel better about yourself, better about how you look, more confident in all you do, and you will thank yourself.<br/><br/>For example: if you go to a job interview looking only partially groomed, you are giving off a worse impression than if you were to go to that same interview with a beautiful ensemble, well trimmed hair and nails, and clothes that make you look more fashionable, it shows off your sense of style In addition, it will show your potential employer that you are already serious about the job you are trying to get.<br/><br/>This means that you will want to have great beauty products such as skin care products, nail supplies, hair accessories etc. With the proper beauty supplies you can make a great impression fight from the start, whether you are going for a natural look, a business-casual style, a professional appearance from head to toe, etc.<br/><br/>Salon supplies and styling products could be the best way to go. However, there are some good options out there that can be a bit less expensive. Sometimes you just need to find out the information you need to know about beauty supplies before choosing the beauty supplies that best suit your needs.<br/><br/>The most high quality beauty supplies are usually found in salons or from salon overstock sellers. There are many kinds of beauty supplies you can find out about over the internet which may be able to help you narrow down the perfect beauty supplies for you.<br/><br/>From nail treatments to nail polishes to hair supplies, to hair accessories and much, much more, our website provides information that will help you choose the very best beauty supplies you will need. Beauty products are not only the kinds of merchandise like make-up, extreme-vanity ridden materials, but the category of beauty supplies also includes simple grooming necessities that everyone needs from day to day.<br/><br/>Beauty supplies are very important, not just for your self-esteem or vanity, but your overall appearance will affect your daily life in many ways. Remember, a first impression can be the most important part factor of how someone will view you from that point on.<br/><br/><a href='http://dufolo.com'>Do You Follow</a></div>
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		<title>Natural Beauty Secrets &#8211; The Benefits of Natural Beauty</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Women all over the world are literally dying to know natural beauty secrets.The truth is, natural beauty secrets are not really all that secret. Everywhere a woman looks, she can find all natural ways to become someone that is truly beautiful.A couple of the biggest beauty secrets entail nothing more than loving yourself for precisely [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>Women all over the world are literally dying to know natural beauty secrets.The truth is, natural beauty secrets are not really all that secret. Everywhere a woman looks, she can find all natural ways to become someone that is truly beautiful.<br/><br/>A couple of the biggest beauty secrets entail nothing more than loving yourself for precisely who you are, including all of the imperfections whatever you may think they are.<br/><br/>There are so many benefits of natural beauty secrets. If you forget about what others think and make the decision to love yourself for exactly who you are,just the way you are and make an effort to do so daily, your self confidence will soar. Then you will be a happier person.<br/><br/>Everyone wants a better quality of life. For some women, they feel that if they just looked like that model or such-and-such celebrity, they would have everything they could possibly want and more. They feel that sort of beauty will open doors for them. In reality, while beauty might open a few doors, those doors will quickly be shut if you&#8217;re ugly on the inside.<br/><br/>The old saying,&#8221; beauty is only skin deep&#8221;, still holds true today.A woman who is dedicated to getting what she wants and feels she deserves will go much farther in this life than one who relies on her good looks alone.<br/><br/>Another benefit of the natural beauty secret is of being happy with who you are at the end of the day, when all is said and done, you only have yourself. If you don&#8217;t like yourself as a person, you can&#8217;t expect anyone else to like you, either. While some may immediately be drawn to you because of your perceived beauty, they will quickly leave once they realize how poisonous your personality is. You&#8217;ll wind up alone, with only a mirror for company.<br/><br/>Stop letting others dictate what you should wear, how you should look, or how you should act. Don&#8217;t let the media or advertising executives who don&#8217;t even know you tell you what to do with your life and body.Its up to you and you alone to make the choice as to what&#8217;s best for you. That is the real natural beauty secret.<br/><br/><a href='http://financialadvice5.com'>Financial Advice</a></div>
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		<title>Beauty Home Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Skin is one of the most beautiful possessions in our body. A good skin reflects good health and displays beauty of a person which requires a special beauty skin care Everyone wants to look their best and as beautiful as they can. Herbal remedies are popular among european and Indian womens from the ancient times. [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>Skin is one of the most beautiful possessions in our body. A good skin reflects good health and displays beauty of a person which requires a special beauty skin care Everyone wants to look their best and as beautiful as they can. Herbal remedies are popular among european and Indian womens from the ancient times. Garlic has well known antibiotic properties making it an excellent treatment for pimples and acne. Dilute some lemon juice with water and dab on pimples to kill germs, cool inflammation and improve blood circulation. A mask of grated apple mixed with a little honey is an excellent remedy for pimples. Dab a small amount of toothpaste (paste, not gel) on pimples before bed; this helps dry out the pimples.<br/><br/>To prevent hair loss you should have a biotin rich drink. Blend bananas with honey, yogurt and low fat milk. Drink this for a few weeks. Mix a teaspoon of honey with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then beat in an egg yolk. Massage on hair in small sections. Wrap head with shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo. This is a great treatment for split ends. Putting a drop of rose water into each eye just before you sleep can also refresh you eyes. To prevent your lips from chapping, use hot water fermentation on your lips and then apply a mixture of vaseline and honey. Apply this mixture about three times a week. To prevent your lips from drying you can use a ground mixture or rose petals and milk butter.<br/><br/>Amlas are also very good for the hair. To add extra shine and glow to your hair add 2 tablespoons of malt vinegar. Use it as a last rinse and towel dry your hair. Mix lemon juice in barley powder and apply on finger joints to get rid off the dark ness. Do this twice a month and notice the difference. Using a nailbrush regularly keeps the dirt and grime away, which usually causes smelly feet. Summer&#8217;s fast approaching and it&#8217;s time to put on those strappy sandals. Use a pumice stone or scrubber regularly on the heels and soles of your feet. This will prevent calluses from forming. Boil rosemary leaves in 1/4 liter of distilled water and 1 tablespoon of brandy. Apply as a face wash with a cotton ball. Apply coconut oil daily to the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.<br/><br/>Apply lavender oil to dry and rough spots. Aloe vera is useful for preventing the aging of the skin. Aloe vera gel is helpful in improving the lesions. Apply a cool cloth soaked in chamomile tea to reduce tired eyes. Use a little salt or sugar to occasionally exfoliate the skin. Facial masks helps a lot keeping a beautiful skin. It is a great beauty skin care. Add a few drops in the tub along with your bath bubbles and a little baking soda for a great soak that your skin will readily absorb. Soft legs in a relaxing flash. UV radiation is the most important environmental factor in the development of skin cancer. Apply sunscreen if you plan to stay outside during a large portion of the day when there are no clouds. Sunscreens help to prevent other problems related to sun exposure including aging skin and precancerous growths.<br/><br/><a href='http://babynames5.com'>Baby Names</a></div>
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		<title>We Have a Right to Safe Cosmetics &#8211; But Our Cosmetics Aren&#8217;t Safe</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
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It would be reasonable to assume that we don&#8217;t need to ask the question, are our cosmetics safe? Safe cosmetics should be taken for granted shouldn&#8217;t they? After all, we have a government and corporations that look after our interests?Sadly no. Neither the government or the major cosmetics companies take steps to ensure that our [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>It would be reasonable to assume that we don&#8217;t need to ask the question, are our cosmetics safe? Safe cosmetics should be taken for granted shouldn&#8217;t they? After all, we have a government and corporations that look after our interests?<br/><br/>Sadly no. Neither the government or the major cosmetics companies take steps to ensure that our cosmetics are safe, and as a result there is a whole range of dangerous cosmetics and skin care products on the market which contain dangerous ingredients including lead, 1,4-dioxane and paraben.<br/><br/>Doesn&#8217;t the FDA do something about this? Sadly again, no. The FDA does not test or examine cosmetic products to establish that they are safe for human use and don&#8217;t contain harmful ingredients, and even admit to this on the FDA website. The government does not act in our best interests by ensuring that the cosmetics that millions of American women use every single day are safe to use, and as a result we have dangerous cosmetics on the shelves of our major department stores.<br/><br/>This situation has even spawned whole organizations committed to pressuring government and industry to use only proven safe ingredients in their products. The primary organization is called the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics.<br/><br/>Unfortunately neither the government or the cosmetics industry are listening to the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, and nothing much is happening to improve the safety of those mascaras, blushes, eye shadows, face creams, lipsticks, bronzers and many more that most of us use, unaware that we may be damaging our health.<br/><br/>Here&#8217;s a couple of examples of unsafe cosmetics for you, though there are many.<br/><br/>The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics initiated laboratory testing of major brand name lipsticks in 2007. The report was astonishing. More than 50% of big brand name lipsticks, including some of the biggest names that you may well use now, contained lead. And you&#8217;re not even immune if you buy the most expensive brands, they were represented amongst the lipsticks that contained lead as well.<br/><br/>In 2002 laboratory testing found Phthalates, a family of industrial chemicals linked to birth defects and abnormalities in male genitals and feminization of males, in the majority of 72 common brand name personal care products, beauty products and cosmetics that we all use day to day. These included products by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Revlon, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein and Proctor and Gamble.<br/><br/>And included common household use products like shampoos and toothpastes as well as beauty and cosmetic products.<br/><br/>Of the 72 tested 52 contained Phthalates, and of course the labels didn&#8217;t disclose this.<br/><br/>Scary isn&#8217;t it?<br/><br/>Can you get safe cosmetics? Certainly you can, in fact the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics has a register of companies who sign it and commit themselves to producing cosmetics and skincare and beauty products using only safe ingredients. There are plenty of high quality safe cosmetics available, but they aren&#8217;t generally found on the shelves of your local department store.<br/><br/>And the companies that make them aren&#8217;t household names, in fact chances are that you&#8217;ve never heard of them. But their products, including their safe cosmetics, are first class.<br/><br/><a href='http://dufolo.com'>Do You Follow</a></div>
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		<title>Beauty Salon Supplies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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The basic necessities for setting up a beauty salon are beauty salon equipment and supplies. They form the backbone of any beauty salon and help it to function efficiently. Thankfully, numerous companies exist to supply good-quality beauty salon products.Beauty salon supplies can be divided into hair care, skin care, bath, hand and foot, hair color, [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>The basic necessities for setting up a beauty salon are beauty salon equipment and supplies. They form the backbone of any beauty salon and help it to function efficiently. Thankfully, numerous companies exist to supply good-quality beauty salon products.<br/><br/>Beauty salon supplies can be divided into hair care, skin care, bath, hand and foot, hair color, cosmetics, and hair removal products besides many others.<br/><br/>A huge number of brands and companies exist which provide different types of beauty salon products.<br/><br/>For basic skin and body care, beauty salons usually have antimicrobial hand and body wash, sea mineral masques, pedicure and manicure kits, professional paraffin bath, facial care, and hot spa for nails. Therabath, Theraffin, FantaSea, Body Drench and many more supply creams, masques, washes, gels, and other things for essential body and skin care.<br/><br/>Other products of brands such as Burts Bees, Dermagolica, Murad, Zia Natural, and American Crew (specially suited for men), are also very effective and of excellent quality.<br/><br/>Tools such as hair flat irons, curling irons, crimpers, hair setters, and many others are also a must for all beauty salons. Babyliss, Caruso, Helen of Troy, Hot Tools, jilbere de Paris, Diana the Hunter, and Secret to Beauty are some other brands which provide excellent hair care and styling appliances.<br/><br/>For hair removal, bleaching, and spa, the best brands available are GiGi, Clean +Easy, Satin Smooth, TherabathPro, One touch, The Melting Pot, and many more.<br/><br/>Cosmetics, make-up, and accessories are a core part of beauty salons too. Some good cosmetic products are provided by brands like Japonesque, Lipchic, Lip Venom, Palladio Cosmetics, and Studio Basics.<br/><br/>FolicaPro, Sally Beauty, Iowa Beauty and Barber Supply, and Bob’s Beauty Supply are some companies where you can find good-quality and branded beauty salon supplies.<br/><br/>A truly amazing range of products can be found at Beauty Deals, which deals in all types of beauty salon supplies of almost all reputed and renowned brands available in the market.<br/><br/>Supplies like dryers, clippers, capes, perms, hair removal and spa can all be sought at discounted rates at Cameo Beauty Supplies, Beauty Deals, and Iowa Beauty and Barber Supply, which allows a savings of nearly 66%.<br/><br/><a href='http://promotingunit.com'>Promoting Unit</a></div>
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		<title>Beauty Explored &#8211; What is Beauty? Why Do People Have Such Varying Views?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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There are many definitions of beauty for they mean different things to different people. If you have a leaning towards the visual arts, your view of &#8216;beauty&#8217; might be a sunset, a mountain, a woman&#8217;s face, a vintage car, a sleek yacht or an old man&#8217;s face. Looking with different eyes, beauty might be found [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>There are many definitions of beauty for they mean different things to different people. If you have a leaning towards the visual arts, your view of &#8216;beauty&#8217; might be a sunset, a mountain, a woman&#8217;s face, a vintage car, a sleek yacht or an old man&#8217;s face. Looking with different eyes, beauty might be found in the abstract equations of pure mathematics, the crystal structure of D.N.A. or the bizarre world of elementary particles.<br/><br/>The Nobel Prize winning physicist Richard Fynman said many truths in his time on a variety of subjects, and not all to do with physics. Once in an in depth interview for the B.B.C. in 1965 he was asked about beauty. His answer was to recount the arguments he had with a close artist friend about the beauty of a flower. The artist would enter a discourse on the aesthetics of a flower, its texture, the composition the flower made with its surrounding etc.<br/><br/>Fynman retorted that this was really only a very superficial view of the flower and one that science could improve on. He maintained that there was a &#8216;hidden&#8217; beauty born of knowledge present within the flower. Expounding this idea, he went on to describe how the cells the flower was made of had beauty in their different shapes and structures; and there was even beauty in the myriad chemical reactions going on that kept the flower functioning.<br/><br/>Feyman&#8217;s interview started people questioning their values on beauty, as well as fostering a deep interest in science in the young(myself included).<br/><br/>We now know that what may be termed &#8216;beautiful&#8217; could be an object that is patterned or textured, an image of symmetry or asymmetry, or a celebration of perfection or imperfection. Beauty seems to be so wide in its definitions it cannot be pinned down. It is just so subjective ; and is, as they say, &#8216;in the mind of the beholder&#8217;.<br/><br/>One answer as to what beauty might be lies in the workings of the human mind itself. Our concept of beauty appears to be a construct of imagination. It seems evident that the mind invents, alters and contrasts what it perceives, to make sense of it. In other words, the mind attempts a construct of reality; and since we are all individuals, each produces a slightly different picture.<br/><br/><a href='http://peoplemine.com'>People Mine</a></div>
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		<title>Look Great With Natural Beauty Treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Women in the United States spend an estimated 50 billion dollars every year on beauty treatments and related products. Unfortunately many of these products do not do the slightest bit of good, and some of them could actually be unhealthy for your body. But think of the amount of time &#8212; and money &#8212; that [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>Women in the United States spend an estimated 50 billion dollars every year on beauty treatments and related products. Unfortunately many of these products do not do the slightest bit of good, and some of them could actually be unhealthy for your body. But think of the amount of time &#8212; and money &#8212; that could be saved by simply using natural beauty treatments that are readily available.<br/><br/>Using natural beauty treatments ensures that you are not contributing to animal testing, or risking the application of dangerous chemicals to your skin. In this article we will discuss a few of the best natural beauty treatments that are both economical and effective to help you look your best at all times. Now let&#8217;s get started.<br/><br/>The humble banana is one of the best natural beauty treatments available. Bananas are rich in potassium as well as other minerals and vitamins, and make a wonderful moisturizer for both the hair and skin. The most common way to use bananas as natural beauty treatments is to begin by mashing the banana thoroughly, and then gently massaging it into your face and hair. Some experts also recommend adding some natural oatmeal to the banana mash to make a wonderful mask for skin ex-foliation.<br/><br/>Next on our list of natural beauty treatments are avocados. Avocados are wonderfully healthy and contain generous amounts of essential oils that are perfect to moisturize the skin. You can also simply rub the peel of the avocado gently around the face and neck as a great skin cleanser and moisturizer. For puffy eyes, sliced avocado can be placed underneath the eyes for five to 10 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.<br/><br/>The third most popular and natural beauty treatment is a timeless classic: olive oil. Olive oil is one of the most versatile natural beauty treatments. It is a wonderful hand moisturizer and can be used under gloves at nighttime to keep the hands soft and fresh while you sleep. It&#8217;s also perfect to moisturize the lips, or to soak cuticles or nails.<br/><br/>Olive oil also excels in repairing damaged hair or split ends. When used as a hair conditioner, olive oil can control dandruff, while adding a thick, luxurious shine to dull or color-damaged hair. Another great tip is to add several drops of olive oil into the bathtub. This will help moisturize this skin, and if you prefer, you can also add a few drops of essential oils to mask the olive oil smell.<br/><br/>These three are just of few of the many great natural beauty treatments that are both inexpensive and highly effective. Some of these &#8212; such as olive oil &#8212; have been used as beauty treatments for millennia, and are proven to work. But one thing you can be sure of is, all of these natural beauty treatments are just that &#8212; natural. In other words, you will not have to worry about damaging your skin, hair or fingernails with harmful chemicals when using these treatments. Additionally, allergies to these in natural ingredients are very rare, and this is unfortunately not the case with many commercial, laboratory produced beauty treatments.<br/><br/>If you&#8217;ve grown accustomed to buying commercial beauty treatments, it may take some time to adjust to doing things the natural way. But try the three effective natural beauty treatments in this article and you are sure to see a difference in both your appearance, and your pocketbook, very soon.<br/><br/><a href='http://bestbuyitems.com'>Best Buy Items</a></div>
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		<title>Beauty Tips &amp; Secrets for Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:13:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Beauty is a part of the women. Beauty is defined as a prominent practice of optimistic expression associated to one’s own survival. Eye liner is a makeup that is used to better define the eyes. Eyes are not just a part of your face but they are very important feature as well. Eyeliner can make [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>Beauty is a part of the women. Beauty is defined as a prominent practice of optimistic expression associated to one’s own survival. Eye liner is a makeup that is used to better define the eyes. Eyes are not just a part of your face but they are very important feature as well. Eyeliner can make even the smallest eyes appear larger. The eyeliner is there to help you out in this regard. Eyebrows play an important role in heightening the beauty of eyes. Perfect eyebrows almost transcend the beauty of the face and make an immediate visible impact in a makeover session. Eyebrows are shaped and colored all the time. Today, there are a variety of pencils for the eyebrows, in different colors and brands. Your hair reflects your general health. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important for healthy hair. There are certain specific foods that are important for healthy hair. Don&#8217;t use hair removing lotion on your eyebrows. Also, it is perfectly normal for hair to grow quickly on your eyebrows.<br/><br/>Summer, like winter, requires it&#8217;s own special beauty tips. During the summer your skin can change quite a bit. It&#8217;s usually a few shades darker (hopefully from self-tanner only, of course), oilier due to heat and humidity or a bit parched in dry heat climates which can upset your tried-and-true makeup and skin care routine.A good water-resistant sunscreen, with an SPF of 15 or higher, should be applied to dry skin at least 15 minutes before going outdoors. It should be reapplied after swimming or spending any length of time in the sun. Certain foods and beverages, such as herbal teas, avocados, and fruit, help in purifying and nourishing the skin in summer. Spicy or hot foods should be avoided if you plan on spending any length of time outdoors, as these may cause skin irritations or inflammations. Drinking lots of water is absolutely essential to replenish moisture lost to the drying effects of the sun.<br/><br/>Summer Beauty Tips<br/><br/>1. Skin tends to get oilier in summer.<br/><br/>2. Use lighter facial skin care products to avoid clogging your pores.<br/><br/>3. Rehydrate your skin after exposure to the sun, sand and salt at the beach.<br/><br/>4. Protect your skin from the sun. The sun&#8217;s UV rays can cause skin cancer, so be wise and use sunblocks.<br/><br/>5. Apply a bit of conditioner to hair before shampooing, concentrating on ends.<br/><br/>6. Be sure to get a trim every 4-6 weeks to keep ends healthy.<br/><br/>7. Apply 3 tablespoons of olive oil to dry hair. Let sit for up to an hour, wash thoroughly.<br/><br/>8. Hair needs protection from the sun just like the skin. Use a shampoo and conditioner that contains sunscreen.<br/><br/>9. Never Underestimate the Power of Moisturizer.<br/><br/><a href='http://huangchangwang.com'>Huang Chang Wang</a></div>
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		<title>Cosmetics For Beauty</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Some people are so obsessed with beauty that they spend their last penny on creams or put on make- up to achieve different looks at different times. These days, it&#8217;s not surprising to see beauty &#8211; conscious women doing those tried and tested tips like putting mayonnaise on the hair, cucumbers on the eyes and [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>Some people are so obsessed with beauty that they spend their last penny on creams or put on make- up to achieve different looks at different times. These days, it&#8217;s not surprising to see beauty &#8211; conscious women doing those tried and tested tips like putting mayonnaise on the hair, cucumbers on the eyes and even milk or eggs on the face. All these for the sake of beauty.<br/><br/>Undoubtedly, cosmetics has played an important role in women&#8217;s lives. Superficial or not, most spend endless hours being scrubbed, massaged, exfoliated and made up like a butterfly. You have beauty products for having lovely eyes, sweet fragrances, oil-free foundations, dyes, anti-ageing creams, moisturizers, powders, lipsticks, among others.<br/><br/>&#8220;But one should be careful,&#8221; explains dermatologist Glibenette Tapang &#8211; Panlaqui. &#8220;Contact dermatitis to cosmetics is common nowadays due to the wide range of products available in the market. The leading cause of skin reactions due to cosmetics is fragrances. Other causes are preservatives such as Bronopol, lanolin, and woolwax alcohols.&#8221;<br/><br/>The severity of the skin reactions, she says, vary from person to person or from time to time for the same person, due to the conditions of the skin at the time of exposure to a given concentration of the irritant.<br/><br/>&#8220;It is therefore advisable to buy products which are labeled hypo-allergenic or non-comedogenic and do a patch test before using the products on the skin to make sure one is not allergic to it, &#8221; Dr. Panlaqui adds.<br/><br/>Cosmetic ingredients vary. They come from aloe vera, wheat grain products, essential oils and extracts derived from plants. One of the newest are florabeads which are ideal for facial scrub.<br/><br/>Evidence of mechanical exfoliation dates back as 3,000 BC when honey and salt constituted the main cleansing ingredients of the Egyptian religious community. According to data, exfoliation acids have a long history of use like the baths taken by Cleopatra and Marie Antoinette.<br/><br/>Aside from the scrubs, cosmetics and treatment are reputed to beautify and minimize ageing effects. Hair cosmetics strengthen the hair and scalp as well as color it; lipstick makes one look more attractive; powder makes the skin glow and rosy; and fragrance leaves an enchanting scent. Indeed, the growing complexity of today&#8217;s market combine make-up and treatment using cosmetics that don&#8217;t harm the skin.<br/><br/>What are the precautions to take? Don&#8217;t forget the patch test. Keep away from the sun, use an umbrella or a sunblock lotion. Throw away old make-up. Read labels just like you would food and medicine labels.<br/><br/>Dr. Panlaqui also warned about the following cosmetics and its harmful ingredients:<br/><br/>In axilliary deodorants and antiperspirants, aluminum salts like aluminum chloride or zinc slats (e.g. zinc chloride act as a primary irritant. In roll-ons, the quaternary ammonium compounds may produce allergic contact dermatitis.<br/><br/>In hair dyes, those containing PPDA or paraphenylenediamine may act as sensitizer. Hair bleaches peroxide ad ammonia.<br/><br/>In lipsticks, the perfumes used and di- and tetrabomo -fluorescein in the dyes may cause sensitization reactions.<br/><br/>In eye make-up, be wary of preservatives and perfumes.<br/><br/>In sunscreens, keep away from paraaminobenzoicacid and its esters.<br/><br/>In depigmenting creams, beware of those containing hydroquinone.<br/><br/>Well, while cosmetics really makes a whole lot of difference in enhancing a woman&#8217;s beauty, there&#8217;s still no substitute for a radiant and sincere smile.<br/><br/><a href='http://peoplemine.com'>People Mine</a></div>
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		<title>Natural Cosmetics &#8211; Using Nature&#8217;s Best</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Are you concerned about the possible harmful effects of cosmetics? More and more consumers are turning to natural cosmetics made with organic and herbal ingredients to keep themselves and the environment safe. Synthetic materials found in some products can do damage. In contrast to artificial chemicals, natural cosmetics are specially formulated not to hurt or [...]]]></description>
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<div><br/>Are you concerned about the possible harmful effects of cosmetics? More and more consumers are turning to natural cosmetics made with organic and herbal ingredients to keep themselves and the environment safe. Synthetic materials found in some products can do damage. In contrast to artificial chemicals, natural cosmetics are specially formulated not to hurt or irritate.<br/><br/>Beauty from All Natural Cosmetics<br/><br/>Few people realize that skin is a “dynamic tissue”. Up to 60% of the makeup we apply is absorbed into our bloodstream! Cosmetics are an important part of life but we need to be aware of the damage chemicals have on our system. The only way to correct this is to find something less harmful. Natural and organic herbal cosmetics are the answer &#8211; grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and genetically engineered seeds.<br/><br/>Naturally formulated cosmetics are much safer and almost free of artificial additives. Plant waxes, essential oils, and extracts from flowers are good alternatives. If given proper care, problems such as acne, dermatitis, allergies and other irritations can be kept to a minimum.<br/><br/>History<br/><br/>Nations became conscious of the environment and the limitations on so much of the world’s resources. Endangered plant and animal species around the world were identified and quickly became outlawed for hunting and harvesting. The use of products derived from these sources was banned. The sperm whale produced waxes that were greatly valued for their function in cosmetics. During the 60’s and 70’s a liquid wax (jojoba oil) found in the deserts of California, Arizona and Mexico was found by scientists. It not only replaced the prohibited wax from the sperm whale but appeared to actually be superior.<br/><br/>This oil is an excellent moisturizing agent and has spreading and lubricating properties. It leaves a rich non-oily velvety feel and enhances flexibility and suppleness. Studies done at the University of Michigan demonstrated that it is quickly absorbed. Because of this, pores and hair follicles remain open maintaining their proper functioning ability.<br/><br/>Applied directly and as often as required it is known to reduce wrinkles and bring relief to sensitive skin. The desert peoples of Southern California and Mexico had long been using it to treat rashes and cuts because of anti-bacterial qualities.<br/><br/>More Natural Ingredients Found in Cosmetics<br/><br/>Natural vitamin C is used to reduce wrinkles, moisturize and repair sun damage. A study recently showed that applying topical Vitamin C, 15 to 30 minutes after UV exposure, sunburn cells decreased and repair to the damage had begun. The one problem of this vitamin is that it is unstable when left open to the air. Research is continuing to optimize this but one consistent way is to use an anhydrous (no water) base cream.<br/><br/>Aloe vera is a soothing plant and the base of many natural cleansing formulas, offering exfoliation, moisturizing and protection. Coconut oils, too, provide effective care for a soft, wrinkle-free youthful look.<br/><br/>Caring for Sensitive and Dry Skin<br/><br/>If you have a sensitive type of skin you know that its fine, delicate texture reacts quickly to heat and cold. Sunburn and windburn happen way too easily and are prone to allergic reactions. It is often dry and some detergents, cosmetics and alcohol cause irritation that leaves red and blotchy patches.<br/><br/>Always use sunscreen lotions or creams. Wash the face with mild baby soap, rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft towel. Do not use anything rough. Always test perfume or makeup on the inside of the wrist first in case of a reaction.<br/><br/>Applying Cosmetics<br/><br/>There is an art to applying make up to the face and in particular to the eyes. There are interactive sites that will allow you to try different colors. Use the appropriate product – cleansers, moisturizers and creams and remember to remove makeup at the end of the day. Keep a check on the dates and replace items as needed.<br/><br/>Cosmetics Tips<br/><br/>Cosmetics should be kept fairly simple &#8211; easy and quick. Used not only to accentuate eyes, lips and color for the cheeks but also to camouflage problems such as pigmentations, irregularities, roughness and blemishes. It is important that a woman be noticed for herself rather than for her makeup. Beauty tips provide help with the application. Pamper yourself with a quality product and feel confident in both how you feel and look.<br/><br/><a href='http://wallpaperunion.com'>Wallpaper Union</a></div>
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