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PREPARATION OF THE HERBAL FACE PACK

admin — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:33:10 +0000

NEEM-As an antiseptic and kills bacteria

MINT- act as a antiseptic and kills bacteria

CUCUMBER- for fairness

SANDALWOOD – for smoothness

KEOLIME – glowing skin

CALAMINE – for shining, attractive skin and smoothness

ORANGE POWDER – to remove dead skin

FACE FACTS-toning

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:15:21 +0000

Toners are useful not only for claming the skin after cleansing ,but for removing every last trace of the cleanser itself . The active ingredient is usually alcohol, the concentration of which varies from product to product, according to the skin type for which it is formulated. Oily skins should opt for an astringent toner ; if you have a skin with oily centre panel you should wipe that zone only with an astringent and use a milder tonic for the drier cheek areas.

Skin ‘fresheners’ contain the least alcohol (sansitive-skin products may in fact contain none at all) and are best for dry skins. Never overdo your toning, though, as it can dry the skin too much. IF you think yours is too strong (your skin tingles say, or comes up in blotches) dilute it with water or use on a premoistened cotton wool ball.

Sagging Lids

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:17:25 +0000

As collagen, elastin, and fat decrease with age, eyelids get droopier. “Genetics determine when your skin will sag and to what extent. “And like any skin aging, sun exposure hastens the effect”. As a result, some women have sagging in thier late 30s.

To the Rescue: No eye cream alone will reverse sagging once the skin begins its downward slide. Only surgery gives you truly long-term improvement. But artfully appiled eye makeup can make drooping lids less noticeable. “The trick is to define the lashline and neutralize the lid. Apply a light, nude-colored shadow ( like cream or mocha, depending on your skin tone) from your lashes to your brow. Next, dip a liner brush, in a gray, brown, or black shadow, and apply colour as close to the base of the top lashes as possible. “Shadow creates a softer, more natural look than a pencil liner. Finish with dark-brown or black mascara.

Dark circles

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:00:11 +0000

When blood vessels show through the shin, they can give the eye area a bluish cast. “Since the skin becomes more translucent with age, blood vessels appear more prominent”. A less common cause of darkness: post inflammatory hyperigmentation, doctor speak for clusters of brown pigment that collect underneath the eyes dye to heredity or chronic rubbing ( often because of allergies or bothersome contact lenses).

To the Rescue: Daily use of any basic eye cream will temporarily plump skin so blood vessels are less visible. Eye creams are better choice for this purpose than regular face creams, because they tend to have a higher concentration of emollients for plumping and a thicker texture, which makes them adhere to the ever-mobile eye area. To improve the look of brown pigment, try an eye cream with botanical skin lighteners like licorice and kojic acid.

Puffy Eyes

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:35:23 +0000

Some puffiness is gentic, and no eye cream will erase or reduce it. But if your bags come and go, fluid retention is probably the cause. Salty dinners, late nights, a cocktail or two – they can all make your body hold on to water. “Since the lid skin is thinner than else where on your face, you’ll notice swelling more,” explains jody A. Levine, M.D., a New York City dermatologist.

To the Rescue: Thanks to the pull of gravity, morning facial puffiness is usually gone by lunchtime. To speed things up, try placing a chilled eye compress, cold watersoaked tea bags, or cucumber slices over the lids for five minutes. Cold constricts blood vessels and reduces , swelling, says DR. Levine. The caffeine in many eye creams is tightening, too. “Gently press on the bones around your eyes as you apply it. The pressure helps stimulate circulation and drain excess fluid.”

Lines and Wrinkles

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:57:17 +0000

Every time you smile, frown, or squint, the skin around your eyes crinkles up. Eventually, as the collagen levels diminish, your skin literally stays scrunched, and deeper creases take the place of fine lines. To the Rescue : A few ingredients are essential. The first is retinol, a vitamin A derivative that rebuilds collagen levels and helps smooth fine lines. Antioxidants like green tea and vitamin C, which help skin retain colagen, are effective wrinkle reducers, too. If your skin is especially sensitive, swap vitamin A products for peptides – protiens that also stimulate collagen growth. “peptides don’t sting or cause redness the way retinols and their cousins can, but they are also less potent.