Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Crucial cleansing

Clear skin is a prerequisite for smooth, youthful, healthy looking skin. Unless you make it right in your daily cleansing steps, you will never be blessed with the beautiful skin we're all striving for.

Day and Night

You must cleanse your face every night and every morning. The morning clean removes surface oil and dead skin cells accumulated during sleep.


Be gentle

Remember, it needn't be anything more than a quick wipe with a damp face cloth. Too much rubbing, washing and cleansing is counterproductive and can cause more problems than it solves.


Deep cleansing

The night time cleanse, on the other hand, should be considerably more thorough. You need to fully remove all the impurities that has built up during the day, as well as removing all traces of make up before you go to bed. Your skin repairs itself while you sleep. Any residue on your face hinders this process and leads to a whole host of skin problems. So, never go to bed with make up on!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Organic Spa from Morocco

Organic skin care products do not contain chemicals thus it won’t cause allergy to any skin type. A lot of facial moisturizers use high technology to preserve its natural ingredients and at the same time maintaining its effects, therefore pricy organic skin care products still attract a lot of loyal customers.

Aveda has just released its new Green Science skin care series; its active ingredients include Moroccan congo oil, Thai ginger root oil and California cactus.

Aveda Green Science Firming Face Crème
Face crème gives hydration to the skin and also smooth wrinkles. Besides improving skin flexibility, at the same time it can strengthen our skin’s self-protection function. This bottle is made of 100% recycled PET, on one hand protecting your skin and on the other hand protecting the Earth.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Watch out for wrinkles

As we get older, our skin changes and wrinkles gradually begin to get the better of us.
beauty tips

But with a little care and attention, we can detect the wrinkle warning signs and act to minimize their effect.

Women in their twenties usually have beautiful, smooth skin and few signs of aging. However, without a good moisturising routine, fine expression lines will begin to appear around the eyes and on the forehead.

When you hit your thirties, you skin will tend to become drier and therefore more prone to wrinkles. The eye and forehead danger zones are now joined by the area around the mouth.

If you're aren't already doing so, you now need to use a dedicated night and day moisturiser to hold the lines at bay. You should also make use of moisturising face masks to give your skin an occasional boost.

With the big 4-0 comes deeper lines and the beginning of neck deterioration.

And once you move towards your fifties and beyond, the dryness intensifies, wrinkles deepen and facial muscles begin to sag.

It's obviously not something to look forward to but stick to a thorough, daily beauty regime and you will make a big difference to how your skin ages through the years.

Friday, September 26, 2008

6 Steps to perfect skin

You manage to find the time to incorporate manicures, pedicures and haircuts into your busy schedule on a regular basis. But do you treat your skin right? Washing your face and removing makeup before bed is a start, but a weekly deep cleaning is essential to keeping your skin looking and feeling its best.

Step 1: Cleanse

Cleanse your face with a gentle, creamy liquid cleanser. Put your liquid cleanser on a ball of cotton and then apply it to your skin. Make sure you rinse with lukewarm water because hot water can aggravate the skin and inflame capillaries.

Step 2: Tone

Use a gentle toner over your face and neck after you have rinsed thoroughly. This removes the last traces of your cleanser and restores the pH balance of the skin so it won't over-secrete or under-secrete oil. For oily or combination skin, you can use a toner that is more astringent.

Step 3: Exfoliate

Gently exfoliating the skin can remove the buildup of dead skin cells that causes breakouts. Also, you want to smooth the skin's surface so your treatment products can be absorbed more evenly. But don't use exfoliants that are too harsh, look for very fine abrasives. Over-exfoliating will only result in removing healthy new skin."

Step 4: Steam

Gently steam your face once a week for five to ten minutes as part of your deep-cleansing ritual. Place a handful of chamomile in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Turn the flame off and let the mixture "brew" and cool. When it's cooled enough so the steam doesn't burn you, place a towel over your head for a tent-like effect and expose your face to the vapor.

Step 5: Revitalize

Facial masks are used to revitalize and tone the skin. For those with oily skin, clay- based masks are the best. Hydrating gel masks or cream masks should be used by those with dry or sensitive skin. If you have combination skin, apply a mud mask only over the T-zone, which is the center of the forehead, nose and chin and the center of cheeks. For a real at-home "spa experience," soak two cotton balls in rosewater and then apply to eyelids while the mask is drying.

Step 6: Moisturize

Regularly moisturizing your skin is critical to maintaining young and healthy looking skin. Nighttime is the best time to apply repairing treatments such as anti-aging or anti-wrinkle creams. During the day, make sure you use a moisturizer that contains an SPF of at least 15.

Cellex-C G.L.A. Extra Moist Cream



Sunday, September 7, 2008

Blue Astringent Herbal Acne Treatment

People always wonder if the formation of acne is due to internal or external factors. The answer is: Both. If it is totally unavoidable, the only way is to fight it!


Kiehl’s Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion has been very famous for its oil-control and skin repair function, the blue color comes from the blue astringent herbal essence.









To fight acne caused by our natural body cycle, we can put Facial Cleansing Mask on affected area to make the acne go away faster. Both of these Kiehl’s Rare Earth Masques are recommended choices.








Cellex-C Clear Complexion Complex is an azure blue, alcohol-free liquid gel containing proprietary complexes of phyto-chemical concentrates. These scientifically researched herbal ingredients were specifically chosen for their exceptional anti-inflammatory, antiseptic skin healing properties. This blemish fighting formula helps promote a smoother, clearer complexion for acne prone skin. Significantly benefits oily or teenage skin subject to occasional breakouts. Oily and acne prone skin.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Treating Enlarged Pores

The problem with pores is that when you don't treat them right they become clogged and enlarged. But there are several ways to clean pores and makeup products to minimize pores. Here are some tips to handle this problem.

1. Exfoliant
In order to help pores do their "job" of allowing oil to flow efficiently, use a grainy exfoliant cleanser, which will polish off the dry, dead skin that's clogging them. Just be careful with grainy products. Use them gently and not too often. If you overdo it with washing, the body produces more oil in an attempt to replace it ‑- so once or twice a day is fine.
Cellex-C Speed Peel Facial Gel

2. Facial Treatment
Facials are brilliant for thorough, deep-pore cleansing, not to mention what a treat it can be. A good facial needs to be personalized to meet the precise needs of your skin, so it's essential to have a consultation with a facialist in which you discuss your needs and concerns prior to service. Another great feature of a facial is that you can have blackheads safely extracted.

3. Makeup Tricks
  • Skip Foundation: Avoid applying foundation to any areas where pores are enlarged. It might be a brand new idea to you because a lot of people try to use it to cover pores, but foundation just seems to magnify their look - even mattifying foundations seem to call more attention to pores.
  • Use Blotting Powder: Apply a neutral blotting powder directly to any areas where pores appear larger. The powder will serve to diffuse the look of the pores so all you'll see is a smooth, more matted surface.
  • Apply a Pore-Perfecting Cream: Look for gels and tinted creams formulated to smooth the appearance of pores. Just put the product directly on areas that are bothering you. Let it set and lightly apply powder over it.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Chanel Facial Cleanser (New Released)

During these recent years Chanel has always been researching to add rare organics into their skin care products. The new released cleansing series added North American Tulip Tree extracts and Bioglucane to suit different needs of the skin.

For Dry and Sensitive Skin
These two make-up remover and facial cleanser contain Calla which can deeply moisture and soothe the skin. Base scent is Lilac with some floral and fruity flavor.

(Lait Confort / Mousse Confort)






For Normal and Combination Skin

Its ingredient Mallow can brighten up the skin by clearing dull and uneven pigment. Base scent is woody with orange and jasmine.

(Lait Douceur / Mousse Douceur)






For Oily Skin

These two cleansers contain chamomile which can regulate oil secretion and minimize pores. Base scents are woody and musky with rose flavor.

(Gel-Hulie Purete / Mousse Exfoliante Purete)

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Blue Summer

With hot weather like this, a lot of skin care products choose to use blue in their package to lower the heat.

Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Gel Cleanser

With ingredients Salicylic acid, ginger root and cinnamon bark essence, this clear gel formula can deeply clean pores, residues and excessive oil. Its natural antiseptic components can prevent the formation of acnes and blemishes.





fenix Daily Rehydrating Sunscreen SPF 30+

A unique blend of natural ingredients promotes skin hydration and combats free radicals, while our cutting edge sunscreen technology gives you broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. An enhanced blend of botanical ingredients naturally elevates the sun protection factor, while helping to combat skin cancer, wrinkles and premature aging.



Ultima II CHR Instant Action Facial Wrap

This cooling mask contains herbal essence and soluble collagen which can increase blood circulation, supply oxygen and flexibility to the skin. At the same time this facial wrap provides hydration and can prevent formation of wrinkles.






Biotherm Hydra-Detox Bio-Denfense Mist

Probiotic spray can boost moisture and oxygen for the skin, and at the same time clear pollutants. Recommended to use after day and night lotion to increase hydration and protection. It’s also ideal for preparation and fixation of make-up.






Dove Original Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Spray

This product has passed the test of dermatologists of not containing alcohol and will not irritate the skin. The brand new formula is also safe to use on after-shaved skin. Continuous use for 7 days can make underarm skin smooth and delicate.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

First -aid for your summer skin

No matter which skin type you are, you'll always encounter different seasonal skin problem. During summer, our skin become more oily than usual. Therefore, problems like acne, large pores may easily come into our way . In order to maintain good skin, special skin care products should be used.

Fighting Acne

Summer skin's oil production is particularly strong, we are prone to acne and blemish.

~ H2O + Anti-Acne Care have anti-inflammatory and deep cleansing effect, very effective in repelling acne.






Diminishing Pores

Oily skin will make pores will be more prominent. If we keep ignoring it, the situation will be getting worse.

Aqua Label recently introduced Moist Essence GG pores repair cream, it contains Glycyl Glycine - the latest research and development which diminishes large pores and smoothes rough skin.