just a reminder

Just a reminder that the secret to healthly skin is daily care, and as much as we are all forgetting and just can't be bothered. It should be done every day, every morning and every night.

In the morning, you still need to cleanse your face even if you haven't had anything on your face overnight. Your body heels overnight and therefore it expells toxins out of the skin which will be on the surface and they need to be cleaned away. You should also use eye cream in the morning as well as at night time to keep them hydrated. To protect your skin throughout the day, apply an antioxidant cream and sunscreen. The importance of applying sunscreen on exposed areas (evening in winter) is very high, as UV rays are the main cause of aging and of course, skin cancer. Then, lastly a moisturiser which suits your skin type but remember to let the sunscreen dry before applying the moisturiser as if they are applied together than the SPF is cut in half and not as protective.

At night, you should cleanse your face twice. First time to cleanse off the make up on your face and secondly to cleanse any purities off your face. Apply your eye cream and if you are at an age when you should be using an anti aging cream (it's best to start at 25 in Australian climate, 35 elsewhere) apply that. Follow by a night cream or your normal moisturiser, the choice is up to each individual.

Another important part of skin care is to exfoliate regularly, and to use a mask. You should exfoliate twice a week (try the middle and the end) and then apply a mask once a week after you exfoliate (at the end of the week).

Also, if you can afford (sadly, not everyone can) try to have a monthly facial just for maintance. The machinery they use in a facial works better than cleansing your face yourself. Often Student Day Spas are cheaper than a normal Day Spa. The cost of a basic facial can be from $30 to $150 depending on the products used in a facial and what you have done. I would also recommend going to a salon to find out which products suit your skin type and find out how to suit any skin conditions you have (weak skin, acne, pigmentation, etc)

playing with red lips

get out that red lip stick and be bold about it!

anti aging tip

did you know that most of our aging is not actually due to genetics? its 80% due to the enviroment and what we do in our life. so i cannot stress enough the importance of sunscreen, even if you're only outside for 5 minutes. if you plan on leaving the house, WEAR SUNSCREEN.

eat well

product knowledge.

this week at college was product knowledge week, there was four different products which were coming in and i could not be bothered going today but i went to the other three which i have opinions on.

ahava.

i quite like this product and am hoping to order some soon. they are products from the dead sea and have exactly healing properties. they are also in the cheaper range of beauty products. my particular favourite is the purifying mud soap which is helpful for back acne and ingrown hairs. something i have to deal with, sadly.

guinot

i was really uninterested in this product cause of the way that the lady spoke and she didn't seem to know very much about the products. they also seem to be more the older age group which you may be interested in but i wasn't. and also they included chemicals which i believe would harm the skin.

 aspect

these are cosmecitucal products which are meant to work into the dermal layer of the skin and they also have a lot of peels in this brand. i found them to be quite interesting and if they are proven to work, then quite effective. they are also in the high price range so i may consider these products on a later date.

sothys.

this product knowledge is currently happening now at college, so i dont know much about these products. i was just having a browse at the products that they sell and they seem to target particular skin types, having cleansers for each skin type. they dont seem to be as big on the skin care as they have products for everything else including make up. the pricing is in about the medium to high range.

oxygen facial

Oxygen facial is another one of those pricey facials they offer in day spa.

Revolves around the use of medical grade oxygen as a dilivery mechanism for active ingredients in to the skin. It is also used as a ‘wash’ over the client’s face post traditional facial therapies in attempt to stimulate or feed the skin so new collagen growth can occur.

The oxygen is compressed and sprayed at high pressure directly on to the skins surface. A serum of active ingredients such as nutrients or vitamins, etc are introduced in the oxygen stream just before the skin, and the combined oxygen and ingredients in the form of high pressure jet forces its way past the skins barrier defense systems and into the lower levels of the epidermis.

Adding oxygen to your facial treatment will soothe and refresh the skin naturally like no other treatment. Benefits include nourishing and rejuvenating dull skin, replenishing the amount of oxygen that the skin can receives, leaving it hydrated, plumper and younger looking.

make up ive done recently.

basic skin care tips.

A simple good skin care regime would include the following: Cleaning, Toning, Moisturising, Sun Protection and Skin Treatments. It must be kept in mind that it must be followed everyday for the best results and keeping it looking younger for longer.

Don’t leave home without sunscreen, especially in the summer. UV rays are there everyday even if it’s cloudy and those are the sorts of days your face or other exposing areas of your body can be really damaged. Use a foundation with sunscreen in it, or if your face is dry use a moisturising cream with sunscreen in it. Make sure that if you’re going into water that you use a water resistant sunscreen; also try to find a sunscreen which suits your skin type.

When you apply sunscreen, make sure you have applied it 20 to 30 minutes before you allowing exposure to the sun and before going into water. If you have fair skin, you may want to prepare yourself the night before by applying a layer of sunscreen. Don’t forget important areas such as ears, nose, feet, hands, hairline and lips.

Avoid aging habits such as excessive sun tanning, no skin care, not drinking enough water, consuming too much alcohol, smoking, junk food, too much caffeine, too little exercise and too little sleep.

Drizzle cool water on chamomile teabags, wring and rest of problems areas such as your chin, nose and forehead to unblock angry pores.

Your face should be steamed once a week as it increases blood circulation and deeply cleanses the skin. The steam should not burn the inside of the nose as its important to have the right temperature for this. Boil a large pot of water and add a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Bend over the pot and drape a towel over your head to capture the steam. Keep your face steamed for 5 minutes, pat your face and neck dry with a towel and apply a moisturiser to face and neck afterwards.

Exfoliate your feet following a bath or after applying a lotion. Use a pedi-paddle to soften the hard areas of the foot.

Wash your hands before applying anything to your face such as skin care products or make up and avoiding touching your face too often as your hands can spread bacteria onto your face.

If you were sunglasses or glasses make sure you clean regularly to avoid them clogging up your pores.

Regular exercise helps to achieve glowing skin by sweating out toxins as well as improving your circulation.

Don’t be afraid of retinoids, they are well-known to assist in turning back the age clock. Products containing retinoid have been found to assist in smoothing out fine lines and hiding the signs of ageing skin.

Due to the level of damage that Australian Sun gives, it is recommended to start using anti-ageing creams earlier than normally suggested. Start using an eye cream from the age of 21 and if you spot fine lines appearing on your skin, start applying enriched products immediately to prevent further damage.

Exfoliating the skin regularly (two times a week) will help buff away dead skin cells, allowing creams to penetrate deeper, giving you an overall clearer complexion and healthy skin.

Make rosewater ice cubes for your blemishes. Rose water is a great natural healer, boosting serious soothing properties. And the ice will shrink the swelling and inflammation.

sleep your way to a brighter day

Puting yourself in a permanent pattern of when you sleep will help you to sleep better and therefore feel more alive during the day.

Wake up at the same time each morning refreshed and without help.
Go for a brisk walk or a light jog.
Have a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and eat a nutritious breakfast.

Have a nutritious lunch, exercise in the late afternoon (tone muscles).
Avoid alcohol, nicotine and caffeinated products.

Have a nutritious dinner.
Relax before bedtime.
Don't eat 2 hours before bed.

Before bed, listen to music or read a novel. Avoid watching tv.
Go to bed at the same time each night.
Get a good night of 7 to 9 hours of sleep

Once you have establish a good sleeping pattern, you will see that you are more awake at the right times. And you will have more energy to enjoy your life

hair is normally a girl's best asset.

Normally, a girl would say her best asset is her hair, so here's a few general hair tips to help you along the way.

If you’re attempting to grow out your hair, get regular trims and use a leave-in conditioner to prevent breakage.

Every 2 weeks, clean your brushes by soaking them in warm, soapy water for a few minutes. Afterwards you are to rinse & air day the brushes. Remove any hair left in the brush before hand.

If you are prone to having dandruff, avoid scratching your head it causes more flakes and you may end up with wounds on your head caused by your fingernails. Shower away the sweat after exercising as sweat irritates skin and speeds up the flaking of the skin cells on your body.
If you have oily hair, make sure that the shampoo is thoroughly rinsed and forget conditioners unless you need it, apply a small amount to the ends of your hair. Try not to brush your hair too much either as it brings the oils from your scalp throughout your hair giving your hair the oily look.
For oily hair, use two tablespoons of white vinegar mixed with one cupful of water. Spray onto the hair and comb through. Rinse thoroughly afterwards.

To cleanse your hair of shampoo residue and other impurities, combine 1 cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary. Put the mixture in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds and leave to cool. Apply to hair after shampooing, leave on for 2 minutes and rinse out with cool water.