have a lovely flower day
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Kim Kardashian Love Rodial Glam Balm too!
Rodial Glam Balm Is a favorite of Kim Kardashian and Rachel Zoe. IT is this amazing balm erases wrinkles and plumps lips among 100 other uses. It can be used on face, lips, neck and hands! The active ingredients are Calendula Oil & Vitamin E for soothing conditioning treatment, rich in fatty acids. IT helps to reviatalize skin, promoting elasticity and healing. Bergamont fruit oil is an antiseptic that cleanses, and treats complaints such as acne. Myrrh plumps up fat cells in the skin for a fuller appearance and longer lasting effect. It diminishes wrinkle depth and reduces visible signs of ageing. Vitamin C bightens the complextion and helps reduce age spots, sun spots and pigmentation. It is essential for collagen synthesis and gives antioxidant protection. Of course all Rodial Products have Pomegranite ellagic tannins for fiming, toning and boosting collogen production. Find Glam Balm and other Rodial Products at Makeup Mandy in West Hollywood or online at www.MakeupMandyshop.com. Tuesday, February 9, 2010
summer skin
Summer's warm rays also pose another obstacle to good skin care: Whether you're exercising or just relaxing by the pool, you're bound to sweat a bit more. For your skin, extra sweat means that dirt, oils and other environmental chemicals are trapped close to the skin and your pores. Finally, those hot days -- perfect for enjoying a cool drink with family and friends -- turn up the heat on your skin, too. When the skin is warm, blood vessels send extra blood to the skin's surface to cool it off. Extra blood can turn your face red, making the skin swell and retain water while kicking oil production into high gear.
So, although summertime might try to throw you and your skin a curveball, with a few simple solutions you can hit a skin care home run and have everyone applauding your summertime glow.
Daily Summer Sun Protection
Finding the Right Moisturizer
Look for moisturizers that are labeled noncomedogenic. These moisturizers do not contain ingredients that are known to clog pores. Clean, clear pores will ensure fewer breakouts. People with dry, flaky skin should apply a cream-based moisturizer to lock in the body's natural moisture. Those with oily skin should try a liquid, water-based moisturizer that won't weigh down skin.
Summer is a great time to get outside and rejuvenate your mind and body. But for your skin, summer means extra exposure to the sun, heat and sweat. This summer, give your skin a little TLC with these tips for healthy, refreshed skin.
It's never too early in the year to think about applying sunscreen. The sun's UV rays can damage your skin all year long. Even on a cloudy day, your skin can be exposed to up to 40 percent of the sun's UV rays [source: Skin Cancer Foundation]. Be sure to take the necessary precautions to keep your skin safe.
Choose a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of at least 15 [source: Mann]. For those with lighter, fair skin, try a sunscreen with a rating of SPF 30. Apply your sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before going outside. To be the most effective, sunscreen needs time to absorb into your skin.
Don't be frugal -- apply sunscreen liberally and reapply sunscreen every two hours or after getting out of the water, since towel drying strips away sunscreen [source: Mayo Clinic]. You'll also want to reapply lotion after exercising, as sweat can water down sunscreen, making it less effective.
Whether you have dry skin, oily skin or normal skin, don't forget to moisturize it. Simple daily activities such as perspiring, shaving or washing your face can disrupt the skin's natural oil and moisture level. To counteract any skin stress your daily routine causes, apply a moisturizer appropriate for your skin type to keep things soft and supple.
Now that you have added sunscreen and moisturizer to your shopping list, read on to discover how to deal with those oily patches of skin that leave you feeling greasy.
loVE IS IN THE AIR ...Waxing @ Makeup Mandy
You may not know there are many bikini waxing styles or types to choose from. Whether you want a little or a lot off, you can select the one that's best for you
Regular Bikini Wax: Removes the hair outside the panty line.
Full Bikini Wax: Takes the sides of the bikini line deeper than a regular bikini wax, and can also include waxing some hair on top to make a more defined ‘triangle’ area, or trimming down the hair left shorter.
When to choose: You still want to keep hair, but want more definition than a clean-up.
French Bikini Wax: Takes all hair off the in the front (except a small strip) and continues to right before the back. It doesn't take hair off from the back like a Brazilian (see below).
When to choose: You want the area basically pretty smooth with most hair removed, but don't want to take any hair away from your behind.
Brazilian Bikini Wax: Takes all hair off the bikini line, front all the way to the back (yes by your bum). Sometimes a small strip or triangle is left in the front.
When to choose: The perfect option if you wear a thong bikini, or want to be completely or almost hairless in front and back.
tips :Particularly for women. Your skin is often more sensitive the time near your your period, and waxing can be more painful than normal. So your appointment shouldn't be any closer than a couple of days before or after your period. Most places understandably won’t perform a Brazilian while you’re on your period.
Cleanliness. Shower and lightly exfoliate your entire bikini area right before your appointment using warm, not hot water. Make sure you’re extra clean.
Skip this step. Don’t use any lotions in bikini area.
Hair for now. You need some hair growth for the wax to hold onto, but not too long which can make the waxing hurt more than it needs to. Let the technician trim hair down to just the right length at your appointment, or follow the salon's specific instructions for trimming.
Pain preventers. Take an aspirin or Tylenol 30- 45 minutes before your appointment if you’re worried about pain.
post wax care :
Watch your fashion choices. Don’t wear tight panties for the next few days.
Hands off. Keep hands away from touching freshly waxed skin, as this can encourage irritation or small pimples.
Opt for a shower. Don’t take a hot bath for the rest of the day.
Too hot. No tanning beds, saunas or steam rooms for the next two days.
Short-term abstinence. Sexual activity should be avoided for at least 24 - 48 hours.
Exfoliate. Two full days later use a mild exfoliator. My pick, an Ayate washcloth which gently exfoliates skin alone wet, or can be used with your favorite body wash, but is more mold-resistant than loofahs. Compare Ayate washcloth prices.
Fight the bumps. If you get any ingrown hairs try Tend Skin, a huge favorite for getting rid of pesky ingrowns. Compare Tend Skin prices.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Beauty Undercover
THE WAITING LIST FOR SNAKE VENOM
February 5th, 2010
In the UK they’re releasing a particular beauty product in the same way they might release a much anticipated film or book. Advance orders topped 100,000 after the Rodial company slipped samples of its Glamoxy Snake Serum to women such as Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham. Although it doesn’t hit stores until next week, Rodial began selling the snake venom earlier this week on their website.
The reason for all the hype? It promises to freeze muscles on the spot. Executives at Rodial claim it can be applied twice daily. The cream is designed to erase lines like no other product on the market. The Serum contains a neuropeptide that copies the effect a Viper’s venom has on its victims. Trials showed that after just 90 seconds wrinkles were less noticeable. So far the reviews have been stellar.
The price is about $250. It will come to America a few weeks later. A store called, Makeup Mandy in West Hollywood is expected to have it at the end of the month.
Posted in BREAKING BEAUTY, In The News
February 5th, 2010
In the UK they’re releasing a particular beauty product in the same way they might release a much anticipated film or book. Advance orders topped 100,000 after the Rodial company slipped samples of its Glamoxy Snake Serum to women such as Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham. Although it doesn’t hit stores until next week, Rodial began selling the snake venom earlier this week on their website.
The reason for all the hype? It promises to freeze muscles on the spot. Executives at Rodial claim it can be applied twice daily. The cream is designed to erase lines like no other product on the market. The Serum contains a neuropeptide that copies the effect a Viper’s venom has on its victims. Trials showed that after just 90 seconds wrinkles were less noticeable. So far the reviews have been stellar.
The price is about $250. It will come to America a few weeks later. A store called, Makeup Mandy in West Hollywood is expected to have it at the end of the month.
Posted in BREAKING BEAUTY, In The News
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Enter to win
MakeupMandy send your email to info@makeupmandy.com and enter to win a free spray tan!!
faux leather
Leather trends can take the form of pretty much any item of clothing. Leather will never go out of trend, that's for sure.Pants, skirts , shorts, coats and vests. You name it!
leather vest
Leather details.Equestrian Leggings available at shopgoldenpony
pics via stylerookie poshglam fashion copious and goldenpony
So ladies, go faux leather crazy!Monday, February 1, 2010
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