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Listen to Your Acne Its Trying To Communicate With You

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why You Should Listen To Your Acne

Far from being a silent blight, acne and where it tends to crop up on your face could be an indicator of your inner health and those regular breakouts could be your acne’s way of trying to communicate with you silently.

Most acne sufferers have got a regular breakout spot or more than one regular problem area; the chin, cheeks, forehead and nose are the biggest offenders and if you listen to traditional therapists from China, you’d soon learn that each of these areas corresponds to another part of the body…usually an internal organ.

The cheeks for instance are split into two sections; upper and lower with the upper being linked to the lungs and the lower the teeth and the gums. If you have breakouts in these areas it’s time to look carefully at your dental hygiene and to stop smoking!

Other parts of the face which are linked clearly to internal organs are as follows.

  • Chin centre

This area is directly linked to the small intestine so if you breakout here then it’s possible that a better diet and more roughage could help you.

  • Chin sides

Breakouts here could indicate a hormonal imbalance and this is especially important for females to take note of.

  • Forehead

Directly linked to digestion and hydration, the forehead is a good indicator for your health in general. If this is one of your problem areas then make sure you drink plenty of water and eat a varied diet.

  • T-zone

This area is linked to your liver. Drinking too much alcohol or not getting enough water on a daily basis could both affect you in this area.

Try to take notice of your breakouts, where and when do they occur? Keeping a food diary and noting events you’ve taken part in can also help to isolate the causes of your breakouts.

For treating acne breakouts which have already taken hold, it is a good idea to look into some of the newer treatments for acne prone skin such as anti acne peels which are suitable even for skin which is very acne prone. Anti acne peels use Beta Hydroxy Acids and Alpha Hydroxy Acids to help your skin’s ability to heal and become smoother. In addition to Anti Acne Peels, there is IPL Photorejuvenation treatments to consider. IPL is short for Intense Pulsed Light and it is the pulses of laser light which help acne sufferers get rid of even pitted scarring caused by old breakouts.

Don’t suffer in silence…listen to your acne, take note of it’s patterns and above all seek the help that is out there!

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The Secret To Angelina Jolie’s Glowing Skin

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Angelina Jolie has been the darling of Hollywood for many years, her great beauty and skilful acting first coming to the attention of the world’s media in 1995 when she appeared in the cyber-thriller Hackers. Since then she has gone on to win an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, marry one of the world’s most eligible men, mix with politicians and royalty in her fight for human rights and of course through all that she has continued to light up our screens with her ethereal beauty.

What is her secret though? A glow like Angelina’s can’t only come from genes, or from a good diet. She is now heading for 40 years old but her skin has retained the youthful glow which we first saw in the early 90s.

According to media and to a certain New York Dermatologist, the reason Angelina’s skin is so radiant is her dedication to a certain package of facial treatments which combines microdermabrasion, laser and a chemical peel in one sitting.

The treatment begins with a gentle microdermabrasion to remove dead skin cells and ensure that the laser, the next part of the treatment, full penetrates the dermis…ousting fine lines and over-pigmented areas. Once these treatments are complete then a gentle chemical peel which is infused with lavender is administered. The peel isn’t harsh and won’t leave skin red or sore but it’s a great way to ensure that skin appears fresh and clean with that youthful glow so many people long to achieve.

These treatments aren’t only for Oscar winners…they are available now and they aren’t as expensive as people might imagine. Why leave things to fate and gravity when there is so much help out there…non invasive and pain free help at that!

Angelina Jolie has many reasons to ensure that she always looks her best, constantly in the public eye she knows that looks matter and she goes out of her way to ensure that the beauty which helped her on her way to fame will remain no matter how many years pass.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Ultimate Beauty Life Hacks You Should Know About

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In every busy woman’s life there is time for inserting certain beauty life hacks which will make your routine easier and more effective. The days when we can give over an entire day to beautifying ourselves are rare as hen’s teeth and as such, we need to keep an open mind and an open eye when it comes to those little short cuts to gorgeousness!

Use Aspirin topically to reduce redness

If you suffer from sudden breakouts or the odd pimple, then take a couple of Aspirin, crush them up and add a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply this paste directly to the area of your skin that you need to calm down and leave it on for a few hours or overnight. Aspirin contains anti-inflammatory ingredients which really soothe the skin.

Use Vaseline on your eyelids for a dewy look:

This trick is beloved by models and actresses who want to look natural but still glow. Simply smear a small dab of Vaseline on your eyelids and admire the sparkle!

Whitening toothpaste will fix yellow nails:

Rub the nails all over with a dab of whitening toothpaste to brighten up those nails which have yellowed due to over painting.

Olive oil for almost everything:

Olive oil is pure and has great moisturizing properties so if you need a makeup remover or an emergency moisturizer, simply use extra virgin olive oil on a cotton wool ball. It can also be used as a masque for dry hair!

Cold water for freshly painted nails:

If you’re in a hurry and need to get on with things but you’ve just painted your nails. Simply dip them in a cup of ice cold water to create touch dry nails in an instant.

Nail polish as remover:

Got chipped nails? No polish remover? Simply re-paint the nails with any polish, leave for 30 seconds and then wipe off with tissue. The fresh coat reduces the old coat to a liquid consistency and allows for removal.

IPL Photorejuvenation:

Address the effects of photo-ageing and sun damage with IPL (intense pulsed light) rejuvenation treatment. This super-fast and non invasive laser technique will give your skin a new start.

High heel protection:

If you’ve got new shoes and need to wear them all day, rub some antiperspirant stick on the areas which are rubbing your foot and you will gain instant relief.

Soda can curls:

Use fizzy drinks cans as rollers! This old tip is one your grandmother may have employed in the 1960s…it’s a fabulous way of gaining big, bouffant curls. Simply wrap hair around cans and secure with bobby pins…gently heat with a hairdryer to help the curls along but be careful! Those cans get hot quickly!

Laser Pigmentation Removal:

This fantastic treatment can be considered a beauty hack simply because of its unique results. Laser Pigmentation Removal will wipe out those unsightly brown or reddish marks which plague your skin and in very few treatments. Lasers get right to the core of the issue and fast!

Your favourite beauty hacks will be personal to you and your routine but all of the tips here are useful at some point. Whether you’re caught short without your makeup bag or you’re lacking in proper equipment, these top tips might just save your beauty credibility if you use them well![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Fruit of the Month – Pineapple.

 

The Pineapple

Found by Christopher Columbus on Guadeloupe Island in 1493, this wonderful fruit has come a long way from the unknown fruit which only produces one pineapple a year from each plant. Now being native to Paraguay, Hawaii, Costa Rica, the Philippines and Brazil, they are available to purchase anywhere and at almost every supermarket. Sweet and slightly tart, they have become extremely popular for mixing with savoury ingredients to make dishes with a tropical twist whether that’s a Caribbean curry or a Hawaiian Pizza. Here are some great reasons why you should try eating more pineapple.

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5 Ways To Reduce Your Neck Wrinkles

 

A creased and wrinkly looking neck is the bane of many people’s lives but in particular, women’s lives. Women’s skin is more prone to wrinkles and lines and the skin around your neck is the thinnest on your body. Despite this, it’s also one of the most neglected areas of the body and many people fail to even apply moisturiser to their necks until it’s a little too late!

If you have already sustained some damage to the skin on your neck, don’t despair but read on to learn the top tips when it comes to keeping your neck as soft and supple as your face!

 

Moisturise:

It may seem obvious but so many people fail to apply any moisturiser to their neck. Use the same cream as you use for your face.

Get Some Help From Laser Treatments:

Such as IPL (intense pulsed light) Photorejuvenation treatment. This amazing and non-invasive skin rejuvenation technique is virtually pain-free and shows amazing results.

Injectables

Profhilo is a new treatment which can be injected into the skin to firm up loose and saggy skin. It injects 64mg of the purest form of Hyaluronic acid into the skin which then goes to work building up Collagen and Elastin. Known as the 5 minute face lift it has been gathering momentum as the new must have treatment.

Apply Sunscreen:

Apply it daily when you apply sunscreen to your face and protect it from those nasty UV rays.

Exfoliate:

Just as you exfoliate your face to get rid of dead skin cells, so you should exfoliate your neck. Be gentle though!

Sleep On Your Back:

Sleeping on your side will force the skin on your neck and cleavage into natural wrinkles which over time will become permanent.

Sublative Radio Frequency Skin Resurfacing:

Does Sublative Radio Frequency Skin Resurfacing sound a little sci-fi? That’s because it is! This state of the art treatment uses up-to-the-minute technology to break through to lower portions of your skin without affecting the upper dermis…treating the problems right at the heart. Skin is improved in elasticity and appearance by the technique which encourages new collagen growth.

Eat More Oily Fish:

Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout, herrings and sardines offer excellent nutrition for your skin. Try to incorporate it into your diet a few times a week and if you don’t like it then take a supplement.

Tone:

Don’t forget to tone the skin on your neck either with a specialised preparation or with plenty of cold water. Cold water will firm up your skin fast!

Diet, sun exposure and hydration are the biggest factors in how well we age over the years. If you’re a smoking sun lover who hates water, then chances are your neck will suffer just as much as your face will! If you try to eat a healthy, varied diet, drink plenty of water and avoid sun exposure and smoking then your skin will thank you for it.

How To Banish Ingrown Hairs For Good

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How Can I Get Rid Of My Ingrown Hairs?

Ingrown hairs are nobody’s friend. They’re the horrible little red “pimples” which are caused by hairs growing in the wrong direction and becoming embedded in your skin. People with curly hair find that they are far more susceptible to them than others but even those of us with poker-straight locks can fall prey to them if we don’t practice good hair removal techniques!

There are ways and means, tricks and tips which you can employ to ensure the nasty little blighters don’t mar your skin!

• Don’t shave as soon as you step into the shower: You need to allow your pores to open and “relax”. If you start scraping away at chilly skin then you’re at more risk of nicks as well as ingrown hairs.

Exfoliate:

Exfoliation encourages healthy skin and helps your hair to work out what direction it’s meant to be growing in! Get a body scrubber and gently exfoliate your body; your face needs gentler treatment so use a rough flannel or a specially formulated exfoliation wash.

Go For Laser Hair Removal:

Laser hair removal destroys the hair follicles and stops further growth so there is no hair present to grow the wrong way! Both men and women can benefit from the latest techniques and equipment. Shaving is so yesterday!

Use A Moisturising Shaving Gel:

Don’t ever shave without soap or gel and always use a good formula which has been designed for the task in hand.

If you do get ingrown hairs and want to know how to handle them, the trick is to remember that they’re very similar to pimples. They’re prone to infection too so always ensure your hands are clean!

Hold a warm compress on the affected area and then gently squeeze to encourage the hair to work it’s way back out. A dab of antiseptic cream will discourage germs from making things worse!

As with many modern beauty treatments, laser hair removal is widely used today by both sexes and is fine for even the most sensitive areas…so your face, bikini line or armpits are all candidates for this fantastic solution to the problems of ingrown and unwanted hairs![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Beauty Tips Men Should Steal From Women

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Guys, It’s Ok To Look After Your Skin

The bad old days of men who didn’t give a hoot about their beauty regime are thankfully over. Our laser hair removal for men is now more popular then ever!. Men are now free to enjoy their personal grooming as much as women can. Why should they? Because taking care of your skin and body will result in a healthier, happier you of course!

There are many beauty treatments and good habits which women indulge in which aren’t just for the instant results and they’re certainly not all to look “pretty” but many of them will stave off ageing and help keep skin in tip top shape, eliminating dryness or oiliness as required.

Beauty Tips Men Can Steal From Women

The top beauty tips which do men just as much good as they do women are here…and if you’d like to roll back the years and keep yourself in great condition then you should be indulging in as many as possible!

  • Cleansing your face every night:

This is a very important tip and you certainly don’t need to be wearing a full face of makeup to require a good, deep cleanse in the evening! Your face takes the brunt of the weather and of outside factors such as dirt and dust in the environment and over production of oil. Buy a good facial cleanser and get your face spotless before you snooze!

  • Group exercise:

Whilst many men belong to sporting teams, those who don’t may be missing out on the camaraderie and encouragement offered by joining in with a group. Yoga, Pilates and cycling are all very man-friendly activities and there’s far more fun to be had working out together!

  • Decent hair removal techniques:

No woman in her right mind would ever scrape a razor blade across her face or chest on a regular basis but men do it all the time! There’s simply no need! Laser hair removal techniques today are so far advanced that they work excellently on men’s tough hair. Many men are getting wise to this and having laser hair removal treatments done on their faces and bodies. It reduces the need for harsh shaving and makes your skin smoother!

  • Anti-ageing peels:

That’s right…skin peels remove a layer of the dermis in order to smooth and even out your skin. It’s a fantastic treatment for anyone who has suffered from acne or wants to keep fine lines at bay. The best thing about it is that it’s not painful or particularly costly! Get with the picture and join women in their peeling habits!

  • Eating well:

It would be patronising to say that women eat a better diet than men generally do but the fact is that there is some truth to the statement. Men are more likely to eat junk food without a second thought and perhaps because women put weight on more easily, they are far more aware of what they’re putting in their mouths in general. Watch what you eat because it will reflect in your looks!

Things are changing for men as they realise that taking care of themselves doesn’t mean they’re not “manly”. Far from it in fact! A man who is in touch with his body is far more attractive than one who neglects himself. Take care of your face and your body with equal attention to detail and you will soon be reaping the benefits.

Next steps if you live in London

If you live in London and need advice about what to do and what treatments will work for you get in touch. From laser hair removal for your back or chest hair, to facial treatments to deeply cleanse your skin making it special occasion ready we can help. book a free consultation with an expert adviser today.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Superfoods – The Cucumber

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Superfoods

We’ve all heard about Superfoods…they’re the wonder stuff that can fight infections, beat the ageing process and encourage cell regeneration and healing. It’s not a joke…some foods have almost magical properties which if you’re interested in nutrition and in eating well you should learn to harness for your own good.

So called Superfoods are always natural….never processed and they are stuffed full of nutrients which work together to ensure that the food is powerful in terms of many positive effects.

The Cucumber

Cucumbers fall into the Superfood category and they’re thought to be particularly good for the skin, the liver and kidneys and the joints. They are full of electrolytes and phytonutrients which are what ensure that they give you energy. Not only that but they’re also loaded with silica a mineral which is essential for healthy connective tissue in muscles, cartilage and bones and they are full of ionic potassium, vitamin C and magnesium!

Recent research has linked the consumption of cucumbers with reduced risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer in addition to cardiovascular disease.

Skin matters

As mentioned above, cucumbers are excellent for connective tissues which includes skin but that also means that they can be applied topically to improve your skin’s condition. The presence of ascorbic acid within cucumbers are what makes them excellent at calming down swollen or sore and tired eyes and they’re also great for sunburn and inflammation in general. If you suffer from water retention, cut some slices of cucumber and place them in the areas most affected and watch the magic at work!

If you are planning to apply cucumber topically it is important to seek out organic varieties; many cucumbers on the high street will have been exposed to pesticides and that’s not something you want on your skin. If you can’t find organic, then remove the skin and use them skinless.

Is there anything this amazing vegetable can’t do? The best thing about cucumbers is that they’re so easy to include in your diet…add a few slices to the side of any meal and they won’t be out of place. Dice them into salads, cut them into sticks to serve as a snack; they’re tasty, inexpensive and amazingly healthy…one of our most powerful Superfoods!

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How to Remove Acne Scars

The scars left by acne can cause just as much misery as the acne itself. People who have suffered from this upsetting skin condition often find that even when they have rid themselves of the spots, they have sustained damage to their skin thanks to the:

  • deep pustules,
  • papules,
  • nodules
  • or cysts

Acne Scars Can be Treated

Some people mistakenly believe that acne scars cannot be removed and continue to live with them, struggling to find makeup which will reduce redness and cover up the pits and uneven skin left behind.

The scars from acne can affect sufferer’s day to day lives to such an extent that social lives shrink, self consciousness takes over and an endless round of looking for the ultimate scar removal cream begins.

Bright, clear skin is a sign of youth and health. It’s natural that everyone should want this; acne need not mean that you’re left with damaged or uneven skin. There are many excellent treatments out there for ridding yourself of all traces of acne and one of the most impressive is that of Medical Microdermabrasion.

This treatment is as its name would suggest, a highly controlled and effective way of “resurfacing” the skin.

 

acne model

 

How Does Microdermabrasion Work?

Medical Microdermabrasion consists of a thorough and deep exfoliation using a specialist diamond treatment head which allows a unique serum to penetrate deep into the dermis. The combination of abrasion and the special formulation which is packed with antioxidants and vitamins, allows for a real recovery for damaged skin. The upper layer of skin is not left red or sore and life can continue as normal after treatment so it’s a very convenient treatment for busy people.

An Effective Acne Scar Treatment

If you’re thinking of an effective solution for acne scars then a course of Medical Microdermabrasion could be just what you need. While it acts as a one-off skin freshener for those without skin damage,for those who do have uneven skin tone, discolouration or scars it can be an ongoing treatment which will eventually rid you of the evidence of acne.

For scarred skin a course of treatment is usually recommended and this will give the treatment time to really work…getting into those deeper layers of damage and ousting the rough, uneven or pitted skin which is the cause of so much misery for many people.

Look into Medical Microdermabrasion and say goodbye to damaged skin…your skin can recover from acne.

Avoid the Dreaded Pregnancy Stretch Marks

It’s a sad fact that one of the first things many women think of when they realise they’re pregnant is “Oh no! I’ll get stretch marks!”. This preoccupation with the physical changes which are wrought on a body during pregnancy is only natural. Nobody particularly likes change and especially when it’s us doing the changing! Between 75% and 95% of women will develop stretch marks during pregnancy and because they are partly caused by hormonal changes in addition of course to the stretching of the skin, there is some inevitability involved in them. However there are certain tactics which you can try in order to minimize the risk of the dreaded pregnancy stretch marks as well as very advanced laser techniques designed specifically for the removal of stretch marks.

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