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French Beauty Secrets

Nora Arnezeder French women are beautiful people who believe in embracing yourself and your peculiarities. French women are content with their features and would rather accentuate them than go for plastic surgery. They are not against makeup but against anything that makes them look like someone else.  French actress Mona Walravens spoke to this point in a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar.. "that French women accept imperfections and manage to emphasize the unique aspect of beauty instead of trying to modify and change it and move towards a standard of beauty, like having full lips and small nose" [StyleCaster]. Simply put French women are comfortable in their own skin!! for what is beauty if you don't appreciate what nature has given you? The next French Beauty secret is their diet. Their diet consists of fresh vegetables and fruits which is enriched with antioxidants. They prefer less meat and no bad fat, teaching us that beauty is more internal...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2017

Image credit- Camera Ears Shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday is absolutely fun! You know why?  It's the time of the year where there's huge reduction of sales. I've listed out some of my favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.  Enjoy your shopping!    Saks -get up to 40% off sales at the Thanksgiving sales and get $75 Gift Card with any $150 purchase with code: BLKFRI17 . offer will be valid through 11/24/2017. Farfetch - up to 50% off sales, plus 10% off with code: X1017 . Offer valid for a limited time  Urban Outfitters - Buy one get one 50% off everything! Offer valid through 11'24/2017 Boohoo - 60% off everything! Offer valid through 11/24/2017 Neiman Marcus - sales on sale up to 60% off, use code THANKFUL for $50 off a purchase of $200 or more. New additions where designer sale, up to 40% off! This offer is valid through 11/27/2017. Moda Operandi - 65% off on designer sale, and enjoy an extra 30...

5 Easy Ways to Plump Your Skin

Pexels Naturally, the skin tend to lose collagen as one ages. Wrinkles, sagging skin, fine lines and crows feet are all signs that collagen production is being reduced so you better be on the watch! A plumped and toned skin means youthful and exuberant. No matter your age you can have that plump skin you desire! I mean you have the power! Yes you are so powerful that you can make your saggy, loosed skin plumpy irrespective of age. There are so many ways to make your skin plumpy, so relax and let me dish out the goodies to a plumpy looking skin. DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Water does so much for the skin and it can not be over emphasized! Water flushes out toxins and hydrates the body from inside out. A hydrated skin always looks plumpy and fresh. SIP ON SOME ORANGES DAILY  The vitamin C in oranges help fights free radicals and it brightens skin as well. Aside fighting free radicals it also boost collage...

Hyperpigmentation Causes and Treatments

One problem that troubled me in my early years as a teenager was hyperpigmentation. I had such beautiful skin everywhere except my neck! What didn't I try?  I remember using lemon juice, milk and all sorts of things  but the dark patches was still there. As time went by the dark patches left as I followed a healthy skincare regimen. In this article I'll explain what Hyperpigmentation is, the causes and treatments as well WHAT IS HYPERPIGMENTATION? Hyperpigmentation is the production of excess melanin causing dark spot on skin. Age spots or liver spots occur due to sun damage and are called by medical experts as Solar Lentigines. Melasma is another form of hyperpigmentation and example are mask of pregnancy which occur during pregnancy. With mask of pregnancy the face gets darken and the skin on the abdomen darkens as well. CAUSES OF HYPERPIGMENTATION  Sun exposure : Melanin absorbs the energy of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays in order to protect th...

5 Beauty Products Hollywood Celebrities Swear by

Beyoncé with a beautiful smile  Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and other A-listers' beauty secrets have been revealed! and the prices of these beauty products will surprise you as well. Tammy Fender Holistic Care Bulgarian Lavender Body Oil  - This body oil has a great lavender aroma which relaxes and soothes the body. This lightweight oil hydrates and nourishes the skin. Gwyneth Paltrow went makeup free a few days ago at her Goop party and honestly she has an amazing skin! The Hollywood beauty has vouched for this body oil. Could it be the secret to her glowing skin? Available at SAKS FIFTH AVENUE NARS Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight  - This lip gloss is enriched with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E for long lasting smooth and comfortable wear. Before Kim Kardashian became a mom, her favorite lip gloss was NARS lip gloss in Turkish Delight because it gave her a perfect look when it comes to her nude lip signature style. Available at SAK...

5 Reasons Why Japanese Women Stay Younger

Masako Muzitani when she was 43 years Who can tell the actual age of Japanese women? These women are so beautiful and look ageless! Some say it solely dependent on genetics but genetics partly plays a role in their ageless body. However the most important factor to looking younger is their way of living. They are very selective when it comes to what they put inside their body and on the skin. and are always on the look for what will make them healthy and beautiful. Below are some Japanese beauty secrets I will be sharing with you and you can try them for yourself!...longue vie!!!   HEALTHY DIET   The first step to beautiful and ageless skin is what you put inside your body. the Japanese food is based upon the principle of health and longevity. They don't factor in taste.For their diet, small portion rule the day. Whereas their diet is full of vegetables, fish and fruits. The omega-3 healps promote healthy and glowing skin. They vouch for vitamin C in their everyday...

The Ultimate Bedtime Haircare Routine

Regeneration takes place mostly during sleep, that's why we advise people to sleep without makeup. The body repairs and fixes it self, and most importantly there's cell renewal during sleep. This means that every cell of our body get repaired during sleep. Do you know that sleep expedites hair growth? The hair can benefit so much during sleep but we end up having hair breakages because of sleep! Sleep is supposed to help you so why is your hair always in trouble when you sleep?  This is simply because you don't have a hair care bedtime routine as you have for your skin. The hair also needs some nightly TLC OK? Now before you lie down to sleep in bed try my ultimate haircare routine and I know you will thank me later!  MOISTURIZE Huh! Moisturize hair before sleep? Yes! always moisturize before you sleep because the heat during the day dehydrate our  hair so it's best you moisturize  by sprinkling some water in your hair.  OVERNIGHT TREATMENT ...

How To Grow Thicker Eyebrows

 Your eyebrows say a lot about your personality. Whether it's thin, thicker,  scanty, or not well groomed, it has something to say about your personality Thick eyebrows is in vogue right now because thick eyebrows are lovely and they  take years off your face whiles thin eyebrows gives you an older look. If you want thick brows in order to have that youthful look then you have come to the right place. In this article, are various home remedies to make your eyebrows thicker, stronger and fuller.  CASTOR OIL     Castor oil is known to boost hair growth. The hair follicles gets nourised by the antioxidants and the vitamin which stimulates hair growth. To use this, just put few drops on your fingertips and apply it on the eyebrows. After gently massage with your fingertips for a minute on each eyebrow. Leave it on until the next day  Repeat daily until you notice  improvements COCONUT OIL   IT promotes healthy and thick ha...

Top Ten Lip Primers

I love lipsticks so much because they're my favorite makeup products. I will go out without all other make up products but not a lipstick. Lipsticks don't last on their own because of warm weather and certain activities like eating and drinking. Therefore Lip primers are used to make lipsticks last longer. Lip primer is a base applied on the lips before a lipstick is used. It allows it to go on smoother and last longer. A good lip primer plump the pout and keeps lips soft and moisturised. It nourishes lips, and prevents feathering. In this article are my top ten lip primers. MAC PREP+ PRIME LIP PRIMER This color-free base wear under lipstick adds moisture, smoothes and refines the lips. It also improves the appearance of applied lip products. BITE BEAUTY LINE AND DEFINE LIP PRIMER This is a 100 percent natural, moisturizing formula that instantly preps, plumps and primes the lips. This silky weightless primer contains lauroyl lysine and silica to naturally ...

What is Microneedling

Who would have thought that rubbing tiny needles on your face could make you look younger, reduce stretch marks and scars. Microneedling is becoming a  trend but I kept asking myself: how would this improve one's skin? Won't this injures the skin and create more scars? Is it that effective that our own Kim Kardashian  will go to her dermatologist for it? This led me to find more about this microneedling. WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING ?  Microneedling is using device (dermaroller or microneedler)  with fine needles to create punctures on the skin. It is also called collagen induction therapy.  Microneedling can be done at home or by appointment with a dermatologist. Microneedling is combined with mostly serum to achieve the desired results.The length of the microneedling device can be between 0.2mm and 3mm Dermaroller There are two main purpose for Microneedling and they are: To stimulate collagen production and to increase the absorption of skincare produc...

What are BB creams?

Beauty balms aka BB creams are creams that can function like a foundation, concealer, primer and a moisturizer. It also serves as a sunblock. To shorten your skincare regimen, BB creams are better option.  Many BB creams offer effective sun protection with a broad-spectrum spf 30 or higher. What's more, BB creams generously contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, physical sunblocks that have some built in water resistant properties. When it comes to skincare treatment, you can find BB creams that contain: Anti-aging components, including peptides and antioxidants like vitamin A, E and C.  Moisturizing workhorses like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Ingredients such as licorice and arbutin that help evenout skin tone. Silicone-based ingredients, such as dimethicone that help smooth the skin, acting much like a foundation primer does.  Unfortunately you won't find a BB cream or that matter, a tinted sunscreen that has acne-fighting ingredients. " FDA regulati...

Your Skin Just Need Retinol!

Are you over 40 years with wrinkle problems? Are the breakouts on your face having a field day? Then retinol is your solution!  Retinol is also known as Vitamin A, which is found in food and used as topical creams and also as dietary supplements. Retinoids have been around since 1971 (Tretinoin)  and. Retinol reduces breakouts by preventing dead cells from clogging pores and it also reduces the formation of acne scare.  It has been known to  boost collagen to reduce fine lines, speed cell turnover to even out discoloration by 2 weeks of use. It's been doing wonders to the skin ever since 1971. So Magic you  have found! Note that  pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers should not be using retinols. Below are some Retinols you should grab PERRICONE  MD OVM SERUM Harnessing effective levels of retinol without irritation. OVM is designed to deliver instant tightening, brightening and smoothing benefits to visibly minimize fine lines...

Everything You Need To Know About Antioxidants

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produces free radicals leading to chain reaction that may damage cells. Antioxidants such as thiols or ascorbic acid ( Vitamin C) terminate these chain reaction. The term antioxidant is mainly used for two different groups of sustances: Industrial chemicals which are added to products to prevents oxidation and natural chemicals found in foods and body tissue which are said to have beneficial health effects [ wiki ].  Antioxidants help to fight free radicals. Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, selenium, lutein, CoEnzymes Q10,beta carotene but the list is endless. These antioxidants help reduce free radicals damage. The body also produces it's own antioxidants which neutralises 99.9% of free radicals. But by the age of thirty, the skin cells become slower in eliminating them. Antioxidants in skincare products calm inflammation by increasing circulation and cell meta...

4 Best Skincare Products With Growth Factors

Growth factors! Growth factors!  Everybody is talking about growth factors because they are the next big thing in the skincare industry.  Growth factors are proteins that regulate cellular growth, proliferation and differentiation under controlled conditions. They play an important part in healthy skin structure and function. The good news is that growth factors are found everywhere in your body and they help in stimulating collagen production. Skincare products infused growth factors aids in skin rejuvenation. They are effective in treating aging and sagging skin and they're safe as well since they are already located in the body.  There are so many products infused with growth factors but I will share with you the best I know: MICHAEL TODD KNU ANTI-AGING FACE-LIFT SERUM This face serum  has EGF (rh-Oligopeptide- An ingredient found in the skin naturally that provides anti-aging and moisturizing benefits for a softer, more radiant complexion. See revie...

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