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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.

your happiness is your own

we all know that part of the key to beauty is being happy, so here's some tips.

1. Take control of your life, stop spending time wishing other people would change, call them, tell them you don’t like their behaviour, etc.
2. You need to let go of the past, it’s holding you back.
3. Believe you're attractive, it’s not about what you see in everyone else but what you see in yourself.
4. Get healthy, it will make you happier. Eat healthier, start exercising more.
5. Learn to say no without feeling guilty
6. Take a long hot bath, add in some lavender to help you relax.
7. Drink more water, you should be drinking at least 2 litres a day.
8. Hug someone, but maybe not a stranger. It may scare them.
9. Start a gratitude journal, write down one thing each day you're thankful for.
10. Try the 4/7 breathing trick! Take a breath in for four seconds and breathe out for seven, repeat this five times
11. Pay for the next person’s meal after you as well. Eg (Pay for yours and the cars behind you at McDonalds’s Drive Thru)
12. Listen to survivor by Destiny’s child
13. Eat some marshmallows
14. Watch your favourite childhood movie
15. Eat some bananas

what's that smell?

Body Odour is not a desirable trait and let’s face it, it WILL turn people off. Most of us worry that we sweat too much and more than other people around us. Of course, you must apply deodorant as soon as you get out of the shower and make sure it’s a good product. Most products you will only have to apply once if you’re just going to be having an average day but sometimes it will needed to be applied more than one.

There are also things you can do at home to decrease your body odour and therefore not make people want to run away from you.

It is particular important to clean your armpits and other sweating areas particularly clean, you need to wash away the bacteria that creates body odour at least once a day and if needed, more than once. Another obvious tip is to wash your clothes as sweat seeps into your clothing causing them to smell as well. Talcum powder can be used if your skin is irriated by deodorants and even try and use both.

Watch the sort of food that you eat as it can affect the amount of sweat an individual produces. Garlic, onion, spices and alcohol can be carried in your sweat. If you are eating these foods, take extra care to keep yourself clean.

Carry around baby wipes with you when you are out and about to wipe sweat away and remember that proper hydration can also help your body to flush away toxins that may contribute to the odours.

the old toothpaste trick.

does the old toothpaste on a pimple trick work? Does it really take away the redness? I did a little science experiment today to test to see if this would actually work. and well i have pictures to prove the results... or the no result?

the pimples before anything had touched the skin, i had cleanse, toned & moisturise earlier on but that makes no difference straight away.

with the toothpaste applied thickly to cover the pimple.

and then leaving the toothpaste on for 1 hours and 40 minutes. these were the results.

the changes? pretty much none. so the toothpaste trick, does it work? no. well thats a damn shame, cause i didnt want them to be there. silly pimples.