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“Healthy Foods” That Can Make You Fat

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How can healthy food make you fat? We’re not talking about apples and broccoli here…we’re talking about those foods which are okay  in moderation but which some people
mistake for something they can over-indulge in and treat as a staple under the mistaken assumption that because it’s nutritious it must be good for staying skinny right? Wrong!

The only foods which won’t make you fat are whole foods…foods which are not processed and which are completely in their natural state. So while some fruits for example may contain more sugar than others, they’re still pretty good to rely on…bananas are more sugary than apples for instance but they’re better than cakes! Don’t stint on healthy, whole foods…just look out for the following!

  • eating healthy for your skinMuffins: Even if they’re advertised as “wholegrain” and “all natural” muffins are generally full of sugar. Homemade muffins with honey and fruit as a sugar substitute are the best option but don’t make a habit out of it!
  • Ready made salads: So you think you’re making a good choice when you choose that boxed salad in the sandwich shop? You’re probably not…croutons and fat laden salad dressings will take those calories through the roof!
  • Flavoured yogurt: Like any processed food, flavoured yogurts are packed full of sugar or sweeteners and are actually very fattening. The type marketed at babies and toddlers are among the worst offenders with some containing more sugar than some chocolate chip cookies
  • Cereal bars: Those crunchy, nutty bars that are sold to you as a healthy snack? They’re so packed with sugar that they’re on a par with some chocolate bars. Skip the nut bars and have a handful of real nuts instead…without added sugar!
  • Wholegrain bread: Some wholegrain breads are full of bleached flour and sugar. Check the label on your favourite brand to see if it’s really a healthy choice or just pretending!
  • Shop bought smoothies: They’re ok if they’re made with fruit alone but many have sugar added to the mix and some even include cream!

Whilst the old adage “a little of what you fancy” is definitely true, it’s also very important to limit the amount of processed foods that you consume.

Eating foods which are high in fat, sugar or salt is never a good idea and once you manage to keep away from them on a regular basis, you will find that you desire or crave them less. Get into the habit of reading the labels on the foods which you buy and in terms of processed foods consider this…if your Grandmother wouldn’t recognise it then it’s probably no good for you!

if you have fallen victim of these “healthy foods” and others like them and have put on some extra weight that your finding hard to shift through conventional weight loss methods there are professional treatments that can help.

Fat dissolving injections, based on Aqualyx, a water solution injected directly into the fatty areas, bind with fat tissue and dissolve them. Put simply it liquefies fat which can then be removed from your body safely and naturally as you urinate. Coolsculpting is also a proven option for stubborn fat[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Beauty Mistakes You Probably Weren’t Aware You Were Making

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to a good beauty routine, many of us are guilty of relying too much on old habits and not thinking hard enough about what we’re including in our regular wash and brush-up!

If you have skin problems then it’s even more important to stay on top of your beauty routine and to keep re-evaluating what you’re doing to your face and body on a regular basis…some of those old habits could be harmful! Ever slept with your makeup on for instance? Neglected to apply moisturiser for days? If you’re guilty of leaving out the most important basics then read on and see if you’re making beauty mistakes you could regret!

  • Not drinking enough water: It’s a basic beauty tip that you’ve probably read umpteen times…drink more water yada-yada…but the simple fact is that drinking water really makes a difference to not only your skin but also your hair and potentially your weight! A well hydrated body is far more successful at cell renewal and at flushing out the toxins which cause spots and blotches. Get yourself a shiny new water bottle, keep it full and empty it regularly!
  • Sleeping on a dirty pillowcase: So you change your bed linen once a week? That’s not regular enough if you’re prone to spots and pimples. You should change your pillowcase every other day; you don’t need to change the rest of the bed but your face is pressed against that fabric for around 8 hours every night and if it’s full of your drool and bacteria from your hair then it won’t help your skin to improve! Put a clean case on your pillow and the next day flip it to the other side…on the third day change it for a fresh one…and repeat. You will notice a difference within a few weeks….especially if you also take on our first tip about drinking more water!##CATEGORY-BANNER##
  • No sunscreen: Yes we know…it’s sometimes a pain to remember but you must wear sunscreen daily. An SPF of 15 is better than nothing but a higher one is preferable. Find a good moisturizer with SPF 30 and you’ll be onto a winner…so will your skin!
  • Neglecting your beauty sleep: It’s not called that for nothing you know! Sleep is the great healer and it’s the time when our bodies regenerate cells and “fix” minor issues. Get your 8 hours a night and your skin will appear fresher and less puffy…your complexion will be smoother and clearer within weeks.
  • Touching your face: Keep your fingers off your face unless they’ve just been washed! Hands are teeming with bacteria which can cause spots and pimples…try to become aware of how often your hands are on your face and stop it!
  • Using old products: Many women keen the same cosmetics for far too long. Your mascara, blushers and bronzers in particular should be changed every 6 months. Makeup and the brushes used to apply it are germ magnets and you nobody wants to be rubbing germs and bacteria on their face as part of a beauty routine!

So many of the bad habits related to beauty routines are based on cleanliness and good management of the things your face comes into contact with. if you have been guilty of mistreating your skin why not give it a little boost with a Vitamin C Rejuvenation Facial or a Blue Peel. You will be amazed at how great your skin will look and feel after only a single treatment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

How to Remove Skin Pigmentation

What Causes Pigmentation?

We’ve all got pigment in our skin…it’s what gives us our unique complexion and colouring…but some people have areas which are over-pigmented. This means they suffer from darker patches of skin which can be quite disfiguring and can cause sufferers to be self conscious; this can have a knock-on effect on enjoyment of social events or day to day life in general.

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Common Hair Removal Mistakes You Are Making

Hair removal is one of those tasks which fill many a heart with dread. Scraping a razor over goose-bumped legs in the shower every morning is not much fun…especially if it’s something you need to do on a regular basis! There are many habitual mistakes which people make daily when it comes to hair removal and some of them are more than avoidable!

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Get Radiant Skin With These Top 5 Beauty Tips

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Skin is the bodies’ largest organ; it reflects our health and our emotional well-being. When we’re feeling run-down or low, it’s often visible in the skin on our bodies…most particularly our faces. Dull and blotchy, tired and lined…whatever your skin issues there are ways to brighten it up and quickly! Some involve treating the cause and not the symptoms whilst others treat the visible effects. Read on to learn how to improve your skin’s tone, texture and colour without invasive treatments.

A Chemical Peel:

A tried and tested chemical peel such as Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE Treatment by a qualified technician can give your skin a new lease of life with minimal bother. This is the very latest in chemical peel treatments using Salicylic acid to smooth skin, minimize melasma, age spots, acne scars and fine lines; it has been hailed as one of the most effective peels available today.

Watch the video on the right to see a Obagi Blue Peel peel being applied to a woman during an american medical TV show to see how the procedure works and the amazing results that can be achieved.

Stop Smoking:

It’s obvious isn’t it? Sounds so simple right? But smoking is one of the biggest causes of dull, grey and lifeless skin and of course it causes premature ageing. Seek help from your GP or chat to your pharmacist about what methods of help might suit you in your battle to stop smoking. There’s no dressing it up…smoking shortens your life and ruins your looks. There’s no reason to carry on!

You Are What You Eat:

Yes…your diet could be ruining your skin. Too many refined sugars, too much alcohol and caffeine in addition to processed and fatty foods will all take their toll on your face. Deposits of fat under your eyes, lines and spots…these are just some of the effects of eating the wrong things.

Stress:

Stress takes its toll on our looks more than most people may imagine. Worry causes the release of hormones which have an adverse affect on your skin and not to mention the issues of comfort eating which are all too familiar to those of us who have high-stress professions and too much to do! Take up yoga or meditation to reduce your stress and within one month you will see an improvement.

Hydration:

Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will do more for your skin than you might imagine. Being fully hydrated ensures that toxins are regularly flushed out and fine lines are plumped up. Humans are made up of around 65% water…so make sure you’re getting plenty!

The path to bright and beautiful skin isn’t difficult; with amazing skin peel treatments such as the Obagi Blue Peel RADIANCE to give you a clean canvass plus a few lifestyle changes, you could be looking more youthful, more radiant and healthier than you’ve ever dreamed![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

10 Acne Inducing Habits We All Do

Acne is one of those things which can be hereditary and which can also be partly caused or exacerbated by the lifestyle choices we make. There are many bad habits which we’re all guilty of which can make your acne far worse than it needs to be and which with a bit of planning and grit, can be done away with. If you’re serious about improving your acne and perhaps even ousting it for good then read on to learn the 10 worst acne inducing habits which we’re all guilty of at some time.

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Beauty Industry Booming with many Jobs to Fill in

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Due to economic recession on an international scale, we have all witnessed higher unemployment rates and lower salaries for those still having a job. This has been going on for the past years in most industries. However, if we look at the stats, we see that even in the middle of recent crisis, the beauty industry has somehow managed to keep its head up high and continued its growth. Given the current context of increasingly more countries getting out of the recession, this field is booming with jobs all over the world.

Why should you be interested in the beauty jobs market around the world? Having a CIDESCO accredited diploma upon graduating a beauty therapy course allows you to work almost anywhere in the world. With the online jobs market you can easily find one on the other side of the planet. If travelling and relocating are not an issue for you, then sky is the limit!

Beauty Jobs Trends around the World

A quick search for “beauty jobs” on Google returned 680 million pages. This gives us a first look on how big the numbers are. If we were to dig deeper, then this is how worldwide stats would look like for the beauty industry: an extensive demand of highly trained and skilled beauticians. And the forecast for employment rate in this sector for upcoming years looks more than encouraging.

USA

In the U.S. alone, for example, the unemployment rate in the salon industry is 2.3% lower in comparison to the rest of the world. Plus, the revenue growth is expected to increase to up to $49.3 billion by 2017. The overall employment rate in the beauty industry is also expected to growth nearly 14% by 2020. To give you an idea of how strong this industry is, know that while 2 million jobs have been lost in the U.S. job market since the 2000s, the beauty industry managed to add an impressive number of 75.000 jobs and make up for the deficit (pun unintended).

We can only imagine the increase during a positive economic outlook. If you’re wondering why this growth and why the beauty industry still strives in the U.S., we can simplify it for you: Hollywood. Actors, singers, art performers, people inspired by them and those who wish to enter the entertainment industries are all dependent on the beauty industry. And guess what? We will always have artists, singers and movie stars.

australia

Moving from the US to Australia. Here, statistics show the same trends of growth in terms of jobs openings and revenue, with an expected revenue in the beauty industry of nearly 2.5 billion by 2017. The number of new jobs is also expected to increase strongly.

UK

In the U.K. alone, the beauty industry shows similar growth trends as the rest of the world. There is a huge need of highly skilled beauticians and laser hair removal practitioners all over the country. Several factors contribute to the expansion of demands in the beauty sector. First of all, there is the diversity of the beauty therapy field.

As we already see a vast array of specialities, followed by a continuum of evolution in technological discoveries and new sciences. Secondly, constantly new niches are being added to the already existing ones, thanks to the new technologies.

Cryolipolysis of fat freezing and blue light or laser treatments are just one of the many examples. And as we know, along with the new comes the need for highly trained people and more job openings or business opportunities.

The slow economic recovery makes people willing to spend more time and focus on their well-being. We see middle age women more preoccupied for their looks, men more interested in having great body images and so on. Overall, it looks like the beauty industry is one of the wisest choices for anyone looking to build a beauty career.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Beauty Mascara Magic Tricks Revealed!

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Dynamo has wowed crowds all over the world with his magic tricks; however his recent stunt levitating over London’s largest building, the Shard, has come under fire. Dynamo appeared to be levitating over the colossal building which stands at an impressive 306 metres tall, however recent images clearly show wires attached to either side of him suspending him in mid air.

Mascara Magic Tricks           

Unlike the famous magician we actually have some mascara magic tricks that are not an illusion. There are no smoke and mirrors here and certainly no wires, what you are about to see is real and with a little practice can be done by anyone to achieve long,volumised lashes with ease.

Let Your Mascara Wand Choose You!

Any of you that are into magic have surely seen Harry Potter. Well not unlike the wand that chooses the Wizard you have to let your Mascara choose you. What does this mean? Well everyone has different lashes, some people lack volume while others lack length or curl. Make sure to choose your magic mascara wand that is right for you.

For an example of how 100 different mascaras look on the same eye have a look at the Cosmopolitans posts here.

Sprinkle Some Magic Powder

Runny and smudged mascara is the bane of any woman’s existence. How do you overcome seeing your mascara smudged all over your face (slight exaggeration) before you even leave the front door you ask? To stop any smudging use a blotting powder or any other type of powder that dries translucent. Start by using a small brush and dip it into the powder, applying a few coats. Make sure to get right to the tips of your lashes and for added protection apply a setting or finishing spray.

Use Your Magic Shield    *cough* Plastic Spoon *cough*

Even the most advance makeup magicians struggle with applying mascara without the need for a little help. Before you start to apply the makeup make sure to find a plastic spoon and place it face down (indentation facing skin) between the lashes and your lids. This creates a sort of shield that protects your eyelid but doesn’t inhibit your ability to apply the mascara.

Rotate Your Wand In A Circular Motion

If you want to add length to your short lashes then it’s time to start rotating your wand. As you apply the mascara to your lashes rotate the brush from the root all the way to the tip.

Give Your Wand A Wiggle

Not everyone is born with nice thick lashes, so where nature has failed us, makeup fills in. Yeyyy!!! To add volume and separate the lashes you need wiggle your magic mascara wand as you move towards the end of your lashes – this stops clumping and makes your lasher appear thicker.

Revive Your ‘Dead’ Mascara.

Mascara can be expensive and for those of you who go through a whole tube in as little as under a month knowing how to get the most out of your tube is a money saver.

Run your mascara wand under hot water until it runs clean. Dip the wet wand back into its tube and rub it against the walls of the inside of the tube – the heat of the brush and the water will soften the dried product bringing it back from the dead.

This Is My Wand. There Are Many Like It, But This One Is Mine

Many women throw out their favourite wands along with the tube of empty mascara. A good mascara magician is only as good as the wand she uses. If you have a favourite wand that you have been using make sure to save it and only throw away the tube. This ensures that you can then reuse it with any mascara you want for the best results.

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Tattoos Do Reduce Your Chance of Getting a Job

When did you last see a CEO with a big tattoo on their neck? Or a manager with a colourful hand piece? What about your doctor? Does he or she have any visible tattoos? Chances are that they do not and that you’ve never seen a CEO with a tattoo either. There is a reason for this according to a recent study undertaken at St Andrews University…or rather a number of reasons!

Tattoo Taboo In The Workplace

People are still judging other people’s professional capabilities on their tattoos…or lack of them. The general consensus is that visible tattoos aren’t great for your career and when 15 managers were recently quizzed on the subject, they admitted that when someone with tattoos came into their place of business for a job interview, their tattoos were usually the first thing discussed once they’d left the room.

The managers further admitted that whilst they themselves had some tattoos, theirs were not visible and did not therefore affect other people’s perceptions of them or their abilities.

Tattoo Design Can Make A Difference

Certainly there are some tattoos which are best kept under wraps…if sported at all! These include tattoos with reference to sex, drugs, violence and also to rap music which is often associated with all of the above! However, small tattoos featuring innocuous images such as flowers, birds and symbols were not viewed as harshly though one manager claimed that “any tattoos look dirty” which is a particularly severe judgement but an enlightening one!

The evidence definitely suggests then that tattoos are still not as widely accepted as some people might imagine and in fact could seriously hinder you professional development. The only remedy for this that is 100% reliable of course is to choose not to get tattooed but if it’s too late for that, all is not lost! You can still opt for Laser Tattoo Removal and keep on climbing up that career ladder without being judged.