Monday, January 24, 2011

Sleeping Beauty Rituals

Sleep is a time during which the entire rest of the body including our skin. Sleep quality will produce a fresh and vibrant body upon awakening. During sleep our skin will also actively engaged in regeneration of cells so we need to nourish while we sleep. For that we need to do a healthy ritual before we sleep. Steps we have to do is
Clean the skin with cleansing milk and toner.
Apply night cream evenly with upward movement, to stimulate blood circulation lymphatic cleanser.
To prevent eye puffiness use the tip of the finger tip touches the tip of the eye near the nose and then gently move the fingertips toward the ear.
Touch the skin below the eyebrow with fingertips, lightly massage the skin under the eyebrow near the nose toward the ear.
Lie down and breathing with relaxed for preparation toward a deep sleep.

Skin Anatomy

The skin consists of several parts: epidermis, dermis, fat layer of skin. The epidermis is the outermost layer of skin, in this layer contain 10% - 20% water and Melanesian cells. Epidermal layer continually changing once every 28 days. In this layer also contained components that regulate the water content / moisture skin. While Melanesian cells produce skin color. In the process of thinning the epidermis of skin aging, water content decreases and the skin becomes dry and dull.
In the dermis layer contained collagen, elastin, fibers, sensory nerve cells, blood vessels, oil glands, sweat glands and hair roots. Collagen and elastin are the components that play a role in determining the firmness and skin elasticity. In the process of premature aging of all components of the dermis layer is reduced and subject to change so that the skin becomes loose.

Foot Spa


A healthy foot is everyone's dream. With a good leg we will be remain confident and enthusiastic in performing daily activities. By doing foot spa then we will be able to get or make our feet healthy. Foot spa we can do this anytime while leisure.
  • Soak and wash the feet with warm water mixed with antiseptic.
  • Clean the cuticle and the tip of the nail tip.
  • Apply light massage on your back foot to the calf.
  • Apply foot scrub to remove dead skin can be with the scent of citrus or lemon grass.
  • Clean the foot then wipe mask bengkoang from the knee to the back foot, let stand until dry and rinse with a washcloth soaked in warm water.
  • Dry the feet and then spread with a lotion to leg or foot spray to provide a warm and comfortable.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Reduce Black Spots and Acne Scars


Reduce Black Spots and Acne Scars

Black spots and acne scars is very disturbing how we look. This is going to lead to our confidence decreases.
Many things that cause black stains on the skin or acne prone skin. Black stain on the skin caused by factors other than age and skin type, environmental factors and habits will also be the cause. Exposure to sunlight or the use of hormonal medications (birth control), antibiotics, anti-epileptic and anti-inflammation also can cause black spots. Use the wrong cosmetic will also trigger the occurrence of plaques. Use cosmetic that contain mercury, salicylic acid, which continue to cause skin to become sensitive to sunlight.
While the acne scars are the result of acne on our skin, this is because our skin type is oily or lack of personal hygiene facial skin that can cause acne. Turning or removal by force and not acne hygiene can cause acne scars.
For that there are several ways that we can do to reduce black spots and acne scars
  1. Using bleach Cream. This we can do every day every morning and evening before we use cosmetic. Cream containing vitamin B3, triple sunscreen will help to disguise the stain. And will be even better if we use the cream at night.
  2.  Using masks. Use of masks will be helpful in the process of eliminating spots and acne scars this. Masks are used can be selected according to skin type.
  3.  Perform Facial. Do facials once a week will help clean up and remove dead skin cells so that the face became brighter.
  4. Consumption of nutrition food. This is very important to help maintain the brightness of the skin from within, especially foods that contain lots of vitamins, minerals and licopene. Vegetables and fruits is the right choice.
  5. Consumption of 8 glasses of water a day

Tips For Healthy Skin

Skin care from the outside in addition to requiring that come from cosmetics also require treatment from within that comes from food. From skin food will get the vitamins and nutrients it needs. Nutrition is as follows:

1. Vitamin C is needed to make collagen, a protein found in skin, bone, blood vessels, and ligaments. Loss of collagen makes the skin sagging and wrinkles. Vitamin C can be obtained from fruits and vegetables.
2. Vitamin E is an antioxidant compound that helps prevent damage to body cells caused by free radicals.
3. Zinc is an Essential trace mineral that has many roles in the body. Starting from increased cell reproduction, growth and repair of tissues, including skin.
4. Water is essential for skin health, by consuming 8 glasses of water a day will keep the skin moist.

In addition to the consumption of nutritious foods, keep your hearts and always positive thinking will also make us become ageless. More smiles will make your skin healthy so that will make us always stay young.