Monday, September 14, 2009

Washing Hair

How to Wash Hair with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, With Dish Soap, and More!

Definitely the most popular treatments can be summed up as follows:
  • Undergo a hot oil treatment with extra virgin olive oil which is gently heated to a temperature that can be tolerated on the head. Over a portable tray, massage the oil into hair and scalp, leave it on for about 25 minutes, and then use everyday hair soap to wash out the oil. It will do wonders for dry hair.

  • After cleaning your hair with dish soap, apply some lukewarm water with egg and massage it into the hair and scalp. Rinse out with lukewarm water. You hair will have a great lustre!

  • Shampoo with baking soda and then shampoo again with regular hair soap. This will help to curtail excessive oiliness that weighs down long hair.

  • How to clean your hair without shampoo and without water is simple. Have some portable devices (shallow pan or simply a paper sack) and apply some baking soda. After working it in, shake out the excess and then brush out the
    rest. The oil will be gone with the baking soda.

  • Vinegar has long since been hailed as the perfect method for increasing the shine that so many women value on their hair. Some complain that in spite of careful rinsing the scent of the vinegar can still be detected, so it is wise to test this with the vinegar you are intending to use before the big evening out!

Friday, September 11, 2009

How to get brighter,wider eyes

Apply one thin coat of mascara to both upper and lower lashes. For a more dramatic look, allow first coat to dry completely then apply a second coat concentrating on the base of the lash.

Tip: For a real eye-opener, use an eyelash curler before applying mascara. Curl gently at the base of the lashes, but never beyond the center of the lashes. Don't clamp down on one spot for too long or you'll get a sharp angle.

Tip: Don't pump the applicator wand in the mascara tube. Doing so will trap air inside and cause the mascara to dry out. Instead, twist the wand to collect more mascara on the brush.

Secret to a natural,flawless look

1. Apply foundation to your cheeks, forehead, and chin using a foundation brush, sponge, or clean fingertips. Blend the foundation all the way to your natural hairline with long, light strokes.

2. Continue blending over the jawline and onto your neck to achieve a natural, seamless look. Check your face and neck in natural light to make sure the foundation is completely blended in all areas.

3. If under-eye circles or red spots remain, do not add more foundation; it can look heavy and cakey. Instead, try a concealer.

Tip: Choose the shade of your foundation carefully. When testing out shades, pick one that matches the tone of your jawline exactly. It helps to use a mirror outdoors to see how shades look in natural light.

Tip: Begin by applying a small amount of foundation then increase amount to achieve the degree of coverage that suits your skin.

Tip: For daytime, mix your foundation with a light SPF moisturizer before applying for a smoother, more sheer application.(I've tried this before and trust me,your skin tone look nicer)

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Eyebrow threading


Threading is the perfect facial hair removal alternative to waxing, depilatory creams tweezing or laser, especially if you have sensitive skin. Unlike laser hair removal, waxing or the use of depilatories, irritation and skin rashes are avoided as the top layer of your skin is not stripped off in the process. Also, since threading is a completely natural skin removal process, it works on all skin types, whether you have normal skin, sensitive skin, tanned or damaged skin.

Threading is an inexpensive, safe, simple, fast and effective method of hair removal. It removes facial hair quickly and effectively without damaging the skin. In fact, threading has been used for more than 1,000 years by Asians to remove unwanted facial hair!

How Does it Work?

A cotton thread is pulled along unwanted hair in a twisting motion, to trap hair in a mini lasso, and lifts hair right out of the follicle.

The Pros

  1. It’s extremely sanitary. Nothing but the thread touches the skin, and it’s thrown away after use.

  2. Great for people with ‘trouble’ brows. Threading has this amazing ability to be so concise in the hair that it removes. It’s sworn by people who say they can never get their eyebrows even, despite tweezing, waxing or sugaring.

  3. No chemicals are applied on the skin. When people have certain circumstances, or are taking medicines which conflicts with waxing and sugaring, they can still get threading done.

  4. It’s very fast. Although every technician is different, it takes the person who has threaded my eyebrows two minutes flat, from start to finish.

  5. Temporary results can turn into permanent. Over time, frequent threading can cause the hair follicle to become damaged, and stop growing hair.
And I don't write the cons because there's not many cons of threading.I always go to do threading.It's painful,but just for a while only.But,be careful when choosing the shop because some shop might not be very professional when they do the threading.And you may end up with funny-shaped eyebrows.It's cheap,only RM5 for both eyebrows.Happy threading!!

Monday, September 7, 2009

Satsuma Body Bath

The Body Shop is one of my favourite brand because it is nice and affordable.Today's review is review about Satsuma Body Bath from The Body Shop.

This is Satsuma Body Polish,that act as body scrub,but not as harsh as body scrub and you can use it everyday.It will exfoliate dead skin cells and soften your skin.The scent is very nice and I like it!!Any black spots on my skin can be removed after I use this.The price is Rm38.



This shower gel will refresh and soften your skin.Contain Community Traded Soya Oil.You don't even need perfume because the smell is very nice.The price is RM24.90

This is Puree Body Lotion.Cooling and refreshing, this lightweight non-greasy gel, with fabulously fruity and juicy natural ingredients, absorbs easily to instantly hydrate and moisturise. I can't remember the price.

I really love this product!!My skin is softer and fresher.And it is not expensive!!Try this!!

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Benefits of Vitamin E

Benefits of Vitamin e for Skin

In terms of skin health and skin care, vitamin e benefits are numerous. In fact, skin care products that contain vitamin e have become an essential part of healthy skin care.

Antioxidant

First of all, because of its antioxidant activity, vitamin e is vital in protecting skin cells from ultra violet light, pollution, drugs, and other elements that produce cell damaging free radicals. It is believed that vitamin e is most effective in its natural alcohol form rather than its acetate form where it is a less effective antioxidant. Watch for this in the labelling of skin care products.

Regulator for Vitamin A

The benefits of vitamin e for healthy skin care also include its ability to regulate vitamin a in the body, which itself is important for healthy skin.

Anti-Aging Benefits of Vitamin E

Vitamin e added to lotions, creams, and other skin care products, as well as taken orally, plays a role in the anti-aging of skin. It helps skin look younger by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Also, free radicals are believed to play an important role in skin aging and therefore the antioxidant activity is quite valuable for this skin problem.

Sun Protection and Sun Burn Treatment

Vitamin e lotions provide some benefit in preventing and treating sunburns. These lotions protect the epidermis layer of the skin from early stages of ultra violet light damage. Vitamin e preparations also increase the effectiveness of sunscreens. Such lotions do not work immediately. They must be applied about 20 minutes before sun exposure in order to allow the vitamin e to be absorbed deep into the epidermis layer.

Treatment of Skin Diseases

Vitamin e can aid in the treatment of various skin diseases or skin conditions. Topical applications such as those used to treat psoriasis is one of the benefits of vitamin e. Orally ingested vitamin e can help treat erythema (a skin inflammation that results in reddish, painful, and tender lumps).

Treatment of Scars

This is one of the more controversial benefits of vitamin e. Initially, it was thought that vitamin e was very beneficial in the prevention and treatment of scarring (acne scars or surgical scars) and healing of skin from various forms of damage such as burns. Some recent research has questioned this benefit of vitamin e. In fact some studies have indicated that vitamin e creams do not help prevent surgical scarring and may actually make the scar look worse. This is in opposition to the experience of a number of individuals that claim vitamin e creams help soften the appearance of scars.

Skin Cancer

One of the most important benefits of vitamin e is the prevention of skin cancer. This occurs because of its sun protection quality and of course its powerful antioxidant properties, which help reduce or prevent sun damage.

Other

There are a variety of other benefits of vitamin e for skin care:

  • vitamin e products help reduce the appearance of stretch marks
  • vitamin e can help prevent the appearance of age spots
  • it helps maintain the skin’s oil balance during the cleansing process
  • it reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function

Overall for skin care, more benefit is obtained from topical application of vitamin e through creams or lotions rather than taking vitamin e orally. Skin is able to absorb natural vitamin e effectively. However, taking vitamin e orally is important for the good health of other areas of the body.

The recommended skin lotions and creams by many experts are those that contain the alcohol form of vitamin e (alpha-tocopherol) instead of the acetate form (alpha-tocopherol acetate). The acetate form does not penetrate the skin’s surface well and provides less of the benefits of vitamin e such as antioxidant activity for the skin.

So,by using The Body Shop Vitamin E Skin Care Regime,my skin is softer,fresher and healthier but,it can't remove my blackheads.So,if you have dry skin,you can use this products.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Skin Care Regime

I started using this Vitamin E skin care regime from The Body Shop last month.It's ok,better than previous products that I used.But it doesn't really give effect because it is made for normal skin,and my skin is in combination skin category.


Gentle Facial wash,RM45.



Facial Hydrating Toner,RM42.Excellent to remove make-up and refresh your skin.


Moisture Day Cream,RM54.Perfect as make-up base and contains UV protection.



Face Mist,RM39.90.Refresh your skin.Just spray whenever you need it.

Lip Balm,RM19.90.And it tastes like vanilla.
You can buy night cream,intense moisture cream,cream exfoliator,hand treatment and neck gel from this regime also.I recommend this to whoever with dry/normal skin.Happy trying!!