Reduce Wrinkles

It is inevitable to develop wrinkles as we age. We can only do so much to
slow down the process. There are several procedures employed that can help
diminish the effects of aging such as microdermabrasion,
chemical peels,
and laser
resurfacing, each with its own advantage and disadvantage.

It is always best to consult your skin care professional or dermatologist as to
what procedure is best for you to achieve encouraging results on your skin.
Reactions to the various procedures differ for each person. The positive effect
that one may achieve with a certain procedure may instead aggravate your
condition. Your doctor should know what is best for you and it is imperative
that you trust them completely.

To repair prematurely aged skin, most specialists will recommend several
nutritional supplements which have antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals
that revitalize the skin. Aged skin can cause wrinkles since they lack the
flexibility of the cells found in younger skin. This causes it to sag and
wrinkle. Thus, the goal of this type of treatment is to remove the old skin
layer to be able to make room for the new skin layer to surface. This is
achieved by increasing the rate of cell turnover until it is consistent with the
turnover rate of healthy skin which is 21 to 28 days. Then, when the top layer
of dead skin cells is removed and indentations occur, removers are relaxers or
fillers such as botox, restylane, and collagen.

Consult a skin care expert for advice on how to fix aged skin and which
supplement is best for your body and skin's metabolism. Ask for advice on
nutritional supplements that contain antioxidants and revitalizing vitamins and
minerals.

The purpose of any skin treatment program will be to increase the cell
turnover so that it's rate is more consistent with that of healthy skin.

Wrinkle Treatments

The rate of healthy skin turnover is every 21 to 28 days. Here are some
suggestions:
A rejuvenating facial
employs deep cleansing with the addition of antioxidants and serums made for the
reduction of the visible aging signs.
A glycolic acid
peel removes dead skin cells through the exfoliation of the skin which in
turn stimulates the production of new collagen for the growth of new
cells.
Microdermabrasion is the mechanical way of shedding the old layer of
skin by using a machine to exfoliate the dead skin cells, thus increasing cell
turnover.

Skin treatments should be made a regular habit, practiced every four to six
weeks which is as often these skin cells turn over. Nothing will be gained with
just one treatment. It should be a constant thing and done with the supervision
of your skin care specialist because if not, then it is useless to even start
treatment.

Nail Care

So often nail care is relegated to the category of luxury, not need. Many men
and women neglect nail care either due to a lack of time or inclination that
effort is better spent elsewhere. How awful then that most first impressions
come from handshakes? Inevitably, new acquaintances and potential business
clients glance at the hand extended to them. Well manicured fingers are not only
inviting, but nonverbally communicate an attention to detail more powerful than
any boasting of past deeds. But how do you achieve flawless nail care when you
are on a tight schedule as most of us are?

The significant steps for well manicured finger nails are: soaking to remove
dirt and grime, trimming cuticles, filing nails, and applying a clear coat for
protection and shine. To maximize efficiency, begin by multitasking! Instead of
soaking hands for five to ten minutes in warm water in an act on its own, take
advantage of the times when hands are already spotless. After a shower or
finishing the evening dishes is a perfect time to jump to step two. If there is
any residue under nails after the shower or dishwashing, simply ease an orange
stick or tip of a pointed nail file under the edge of the finger nail.

Hand soaking does not only remove dirt from the day's activities; it also
softens cuticles for trimming. For really soft hands, soak hands in a water bath
mixture of gentle soap and a moisturizing lotion. If you used the orange stick
to clean under your nails, quickly wash it to remove any bacteria before using
it on your cuticles. Use the stick to ease back any wayward cuticles, also known
as the skin around fingernails that is painful when pulled. Only use the stick
to make the skin stand up, and try not to pull up living skin as that will be a
big "Ouch!" Using a nail clipper, or you can purchase a special cuticle clipper,
snip the dead skin away. This leaves nails looking larger, and reduces the
likelihood the skin will rip and bleed at a later date.

You will need to wait a bit between steps two and three, as filing wet nails
is a good way to cause unintended ripping. Only once nails are thoroughly dry
should a nail file or emery board be used to file. If nails have grown too long
to be comfortable, use a nail clipper first to trim down the nail and the nail
file only for fine tuning. Men should keep a boxier look to their nails, keeping
a clean, neat appearance, but not necessarily an overly manicured one. Women can
shape finger nails into a more rounded tip, a nice trick to make fingers look
longer and more slender, or keep a square edge to draw attention to the
nail.

Unless it is a special occasion, skip the nail color and only apply a clear
coat of polish. Almost worse than neglected nail care is half-hearted nail care,
and chipped bright nail polish screams half-hearted effort. A simple clear coat
or two of polish is all that is needed for attractive, professional hands.
Polish is not simply an aesthetic. A strong nail polish will also help protect
nails from the daily abuse of finger jamming, snags, and breaking. It won't
prevent damage if you slam a hammer on your finger, but normal wear and tear
shouldn't be a problem. Nail polish has a pretty short shelf life once opened,
so after a few weeks, replace it with a new bottle. If the polish is chunky and
resists spreading from the brush, it has expired. Apply in two to three broad
strokes to prevent unflattering streaks. If a large glob of polish lands on a
finger nail, simply wipe it away and begin anew. Heavy coats of polish won't
cure or harden in time to prevent a smudge or finger nail print.

Finally, receiving a manicure can be relaxing and stress reducing, but the
expense and needed time are often in short supply for many of us. Don't forsake
all your nail care for those reasons. With only about a weekly twenty minute
time investment, hands can keep the look of a professional manicure.
Well-manicured hands are a sign of class and professionalism. Use multitasking
to reduce the overall time investment needed, and only hit on the important
steps. If you have more time to devote to nail care, then by all means use a
neutral color requiring more coats, or add a tasteful decoration to the tips.
Just remember to refresh the color or design as appropriate to prevent it from
looking shabby. Keep up this small detail of personal care to wow anyone on a
first impression.

Flawless Makeup Tips

No professional make up team on standby? No problem. Just a few simple
techniques yield a fresh and flawless face to put forward. A good make up look
radiates class, sophistication, and enhances the wearer's natural pleasing
features. In addition to bringing out the best of the face, make up works double
duty in disguising any blemishes or break outs. With so many brands, shades, and
types of cosmetics flooding the market, it can be a Herculean task to correctly
apply make up. Use the following tips to create a polished, practiced, and new
make up look for any occasion.

Foundation
Foundation should only be applied to healthy, clean
skin. Never test a color on the back of your hand to determine the right tone, a
hand is typically a few shades darker than a jaw line. The perfect foundation
shade will disappear when applied, and shouldn't be used to conceal blemishes.
Instead, find a concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone and apply it in
a blotting motion with a small make up brush. This technique ensures the
concealer covers all three dimensions of a blemish, and doesn't just skim the
surface like a sponge would.

Beauty Tools
Utilize make up brushes for application when possible.
These can easily be washed, spritzed with disinfectant, and safely used over and
over again. Sponge applicators quickly harbor a breeding ground for bacteria.
Keep separate brushes for products to prevent dark color residue from destroying
an intended lightening effect. Greater blending can be accomplished with a 100%
cotton ball, swab, or pad. Poly blend cotton products will only smear. True
blending requires the cotton to absorb the excess cosmetics which a synthetic
fiber will not do.

Eyes
Branch out from black and brown eyeliner. Buying an eyeliner
brush, a firm and narrowly angled bristle brush, will allow you to use your
darker eye shadow as eyeliner. Simply dampen the tip of the brush and run it
through the eye shadow. Try lining with a lighter shade for the inner corners of
your eyes to open them up. Be sure to use at least three tones of shadow
gradually blended from eye lid to brow. Using only one color is very
unflattering and fake. To prevent bold colors like purples from appearing harsh
or theatrical, try blending with a coppery brown to diminish the contrast.

Lips
Exfoliating lips of dead skin cells can bring a natural lush
red only needing clear lip gloss coverage. Also, by removing the bumps and
creases, lipstick applies more evenly and is less likely to seem blotchy.
Full-bodied lips come from using a slightly darker lip liner around than the
lipstick selected. Improve the richness of a shade and longevity of the color by
filling in the entire lip area with liner before applying lipstick. Prevent
lipstick from moving to areas it does not belong with a coat of lip moisturizer
or lip gloss. A plumper pout can be simulated by only applying a high sheen
gloss on the middle of your lips, directly where your finger crosses if you were
to motion someone to be silent.

Finishing Touches
Blush should never be applied only to the cheeks.
Brush it liberally along the cheek bones, upper forehead, the narrow of the
nose, and lightly on chin to create a natural bloom. Follow with a loose powder
to "set" the look. Loose powder is an imperative fighter against oil shine and
keeps make up from wandering from your face to your clothing. Save mascara for
your final step to prevent any powder or blush from becoming trapped on your
lashes before it dries. Unless you are going out for the night, stick with brown
or brown/black mascara for a more natural look. Try using mascara more heavily
on the outer third of lashes for a flirty look, or on the bottom lash line to
open eyes up.

Make Up Expiration
Before using and applying make up,
check its condition for quality. Mascara that is constantly clumping the brush
is trash, as it is only going to clump even worse on your eyelashes. Eye shadows
with oil spots in the center from frequent use are likely ripe with bacteria
growth. All make up should be kept out of direct light or heat higher than room
temperature. These products are chemicals, and heat or light exposure can cause
unwanted reactions or experiments with color you never intended! Any sign of
ingredient separation such as watery layer on top, or stratifying pigmentation
also indicates the product should be tossed out. Best rule of thumb is if you
can't remember when you purchased a cosmetic product, then its shelf life is
probably up.

Use these tips in addition to normal make up application techniques to make a
drab look sparkle. Increase the ease of make up selection by remaining within
one brand- you won't have to worry about interactions among products and
complimenting color palettes are more likely to be offered in the same season.
Experimenting with color, products, and designs can open up new make up looks.
Just remember to concentrate on exclusively one or two features at a time. Even
starlets follow this rule- as you glance at any red carpet photo immediately one
feature will pop out screaming "Look at me!" Finally, keep your face looking
simple and natural. Very few people think "My god, that person should wear more
make up." But so often we are all guilty of privately urging a woman to go wash
the make up off her face.