Everybody wants to be fit, slimmer, more body beautiful. Unfortunately, not too many people have the heart to make these goals come true, and the onset of winter will likely see through more people abandoning their fitness goals all together. It’s harder to stay fit in winter. There are at […]
Author: Addie Davison
How to Make Sure You Look Better than You Ex’s Date
It’s that time of year when people are simply in the mood to get together, and that makes you prone of awkwardly bumping into your ex and his current girlfriend, doesn’t it? Rather than locking up yourself in your apartment and turning down every date and party invitation, get up, […]
The latest Trends in Anti-Aging Skincare: Are these Products for Real?
As skincare product manufacturers and marketers rally to win new markets in a global beauty and skincare industry that is pegged to grow into one trillion dollars in 10 years, the race is on for the ultimate anti-aging product. While some companies are merely picking up on trends and throwing in sugar, spice and everything nice into product advertising, there are product developers who are investing time, money and effort to find the next best ingredient in anti-aging skincare. From promise to delivery, common and bizaare, like snake venom in Hydrolux, below are some of the products to keep on the look out for this year and the next: Stem cell technology. Stem cells are unassigned cells in the body. From this pool, skin cells, brain cells and other specialized cells in the body develop. Stem cells infused in anti-aging products are inspired by the surgical grafting and implantation of stem cells. Inside your beauty jar, however, these products promise to deliver the same anti-aging benefit as its surgical counterpart by introducing stem cells topically. Most products carry plant-derived stem cells but more products are beginning to carry cultured human stem cells! Snail mucus. This odd ingredient has been found to improve skin elasticity, moisture and even relieve skin of inflammation. Research has it, snail mucus also gives the skin gentle exfoliation that allows its other beneficial ingredients to break through the tough top layer of the skin more easily and more efficiently. In addition, it helps restructure and repair damages in the skin matrix, thereby making it more resilient to damage caused by various environmental stressors which age skin. Bird’s nest. Traditionally lauded by the Chinese for its multifarious health benefits, including improving asthmatic conditions and immune response, what traditionally has been prepared as soups are now being packed in beauty bottles. More specifically, it is the bird’s nest of a Swift family that is being infused in skin creams. What is claimed to be beneficial for your skin are its high protein content and the high level of Epidermal Growth Factors which support skin cell regeneration and repairs. In addition, some manufacturers also throw in anti-inflammatory functions of these skin creams. Bee venom. You’ve heard how honey is probably the best natural humectant. Bet you haven’t heard the potential benefits your aging skin can derive from bee venom! Manufacturers claim that bee venom causes blood to rush to the surface of the skin, causing the skin cells to become alarmed at the potential damage and therefore producing collagen at much higher levels. The process ends up resurfacing new skin and improving blood circulation where the product is applied. In some ways, the bee venom also causes facial muscles to relax temporarily, in turn, causing wrinkles to stretch and become less prominent. Snake venom peptide creams. So you thought that the first four ingredients in this list can’t get any worse? How about a snake venom in your cream? In fact, marketers are only playing up the bizaare idea behind snake venom peptide creams. Truth is, what’s really inside these creams, like Hydrolux, are synthetics that mimic the effect of Waglerin-1, the peptide found in Malaysian Temple Viper that has been observed to paralyze the muscles underneath the skin, kind of like how a Botox injection can be expected to work. Conclusion What other skincare innovations can you expect to see more of this year and the next few years to come? Market analysts are saying there will be more skincare creams that double as cosmetics and vice-versa. Highly concentrated essences and skin boosters are also products you should watch out for as these become regular day and night skin regimen regulars. There will be a growing demand on probiotics which are being marketed as improving the skin’s natural balance of flora and fauna, which can in fact be beneficial for acne-prone skin types. Other than Vitamin A, C and E, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) will also grow its mass following as its natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are embraced by manufacturers and consumers alike. by https://www.thebeautyinsiders.com/
6 Reasons for Stretch Marks
Striae, more commony known as stretch marks, have long been the bane of women and some men. While there are usually no health hazard or diseases associated with them, their appearance can be quite alarming. If you want to find out how to remove stretch marks, read on. There are […]
4 Apple Cider Vinegar Uses
Ever wondered how a kitchen staple can be good for your skin and even your health? Like most people, you’ve probably tried several home remedies — some worked, some didn’t. When these quick fixes do work, they give you instant relief at practically no cost. By the power of a home regular Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the all-time favorites when it comes to home remedies. From relieving sore throat, improving digestive system, losing weight and even treating smelly feet, people have turned to ACV. Did you know that ACV can boost your skin health too? Here are 4 ways your skin can benefit from ACV: ACV helps prevent and clear up your skin from blemishes. Owing to its acidic properties, ACV rids your skin of pimple-causing bacteria and arrests acne breakouts. It also eliminates dead skin, excess oils, makeup residue and other skin impurities to prevent these from clogging your pores. Use ACV as a wash. Wet your face. Wash with ACV diluted in equal part of lukewarm water. ACV helps lighten blemishes and gives you fairer complexion. It can also help even out your skin tone by lightening acne marks and age spots. Use ACV as a toner. Simply wet a cotton ball with ACV diluted in an equal part of lukewarm water. Dab the damp cotton across your face. Alternatively, you can also use ACV as a spot corrector. Wet a q-tip then dab on your dark marks. Leave on overnight to see faster, more visible results. ACV serves as a natural exfoliant. Its acidic nature gives apple cider vinegar the ability to gently scrape off dead, damaged skin cells and, in the process, stimulate a faster skin cell turnover. It helps keep your skin youthful looking by surfacing younger, flawless skin. Use as an exfoliant by diluting on a 2:1, ACV and lukewarm water solution. Dab a cotton ball with the solution then wipe across your face. ACV soothes irritated and burned skin. ACV restores your skin’s natural pH levels which helps calm itchy, swollen and even sunburned skin. Soak in a tub with lukewarm water. Add ACV to your bath. You can also patch treat. Dilute ACV in lukewarm water on a 1:1 ratio. Soak a towelette in the solution. Squeeze gently so as not to loose the dampness. Then, place over your skin that needs to be relieved. Repeat up to thrice, letting the towelette rest on your skin for 3-5 minutes each time. A third alternative is to combine ACV with honey. Mask the affected area with the mixture. Leave on for 15 minutes then rinse off with cold water which also adds to the feeling of relief of discomfort. What makes apple cider vinegar so good for your skin? ACV is beneficial to your skin for the following reasons: It has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. These properties keep your skin free from bacteria that can cause skin infections. It has anti-inflammatory properties. ACV is able to soothe and calm swollen and itchy skin. It can even soothe the itchiness of a bug bite. It contains acetic acid. It is what makes ACV good at breaking up and eliminating debris from your skin. It contains malic acid. Considered as an alpha hydroxy acid, malic acid helps slough off skin impurities so that younger, brighter skin can show through. It contains Vitamin B. These vitamins help improve circulation of blood and oxygen. It also tightens your pores. It contains Vitamin C. This vitamin is a powerful antioxidant and a natural astringent that helps lighten and brighten skin while also protecting skin from further damage. It contains Vitamin A. A vitamin that is essential in restoring skin health, including correcting fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. It helps whiten skin, acne marks and dark spots by inhibiting melanin. Conclusion You have every reason to want an ACV within reach. Try these four ways of putting ACV to good use for the benefit of your skin, and then you will be better able to appreciate how beauty can be effortless, practical and inexpensive. by http://www.health-host.co.uk/
How to Protect Your Hair from Pollution?
You have the feeling that your hair is dull, lacks the luster that you want and is overly dry. However, you are using expensive shampoos and conditioners but they don’t seem to be making any difference at all. The truth is that there are a lot of pollutants on the […]