- 7th Heaven is a UK based skincare line that specializes in luxurious face masks that burst with premium all-natural ingredients, smell delicious, deliver immediate results and address a wide variety of skincare needs. The company offers masks for every skin type, condition, issue or wish, from deep cleansing to super-hydration, brightening and revitalizing, exfoliating and resurfacing, calming and soothing, smoothing, oil-absorbing and acne treatment and prevention. Many of them are vegan as well. Including the Cucumber Peel-Off, Green Tea Peel-Off, Black Seaweed Peel-Off and Argan Oil Mud Mask.
- Earth Kiss, harnesses the power of essential nutrients, herbs, flowers and indeed much of what nature has to offer improves your well-being. Earth Kiss offers a range of vegan, certified organic face masks designed to maximize the health and vitality of your skin, body and soul. Grounded in nature and educated by the original alchemist, Mother Earth herself, the Earth Kiss story isn’t merely about their 100% vegan, eco-ethical, cruelty-free skin care solutions… Or their holistic approach, ethical standards, and complete absence of GMO’s. It’s about so much more!
- MyCHELLE’s Perfect C Pro Peel – From MyCHELLE, an OG in the natural skincare category comes a professional-level, one-step, one-minute, fast-acting 25% Citrus Fruit puree peel. Formulated with 10% L-Ascorbic Acid blended with L-Lactic Acid, Plant C-Stem™ and Retinal to deliver youthful, soft and glowing skin.
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April 29, 2022
Some of our favorite face masks so far this year
April 28, 2022
Natural Honey DIY Beauty Hacks– Celebrate National Honey Day (4/30)!
National Honey Day is approaching, and TheSoul Publishing wants to share a few ways you can use honey as a natural ingredient in fun beauty hacks! TheSoul Publishing – the publisher behind one of the top five YouTube channels, 5-Minute Crafts (which has 69M subscribers and 140M+ followers across Facebook and Instagram).
- Golden Honey Face Mask: Add gelatin and warm milk into a bowl and mix well. Next, add honey and turmeric into the mixture and stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Allow the mixture to cool. Once cooled, evenly spread the mixture onto your face and allow it to dry. Once dry, peel it off and you will have glowing skin!
- Honey & Brown Sugar Exfoliator: Struggling with dry, cracked skin? Try this easy-to-make honey exfoliator! Simply mix brown sugar, honey, and coconut oil together in a bowl. Once evenly mixed, scoop out the mixture and rub it onto your dry skin. Rinse off and done! Your skin will be left feeling soft and smooth.
- Honey Hair Mask: If you find yourself with a dry scalp, try this hair mask! Mix sea salt, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir it together thoroughly and carefully apply it onto your hair, paying attention to applying it to your scalp. After applying, rinse it out and say goodbye to your dry scalp!
- Find even more of TheSoul’s natural beauty hacks linked here!
April 28, 2022
Habits That Hurt Hair
(New York, NY) – “No one wants damaged hair…yet the daily habits of many people are contributing to dryness and breakage, and they don’t even realize it. Knowing what to do and what to avoid is important. These are some of the steps I share with my guests to help minimize habits that hurt their hair,” explains Teresa Romero, Sam Villa Artistic Director and Artistic/Education Director for Jose Luis Salon @_teresa_romero.
- Using the Wrong Shampoo and Conditioner: As lifestyle, health and styling habits change so should the products used to address solutions to problems. And remember to always use conditioner – it replenishes much needed moisture and protein.
- Technique: Avoid rubbing shampoo into the ends, instead, gently massage shampoo on scalp and pull through ends using fingers like a comb. For even saturation of conditioner, use fingers or a large tooth comb to distribute in a downward motion.
- Scalp Health: An unhealthy scalp creates an unhealthy environment for hair to grow in. Use a hair cleansing treatment 1-2 times per month to remove buildup on the scalp so hair can thrive.
- Combing/Brushing Wet Hair: Hair stretches when wet making it vulnerable to breaking. To minimize, use a large tooth comb or wet brush when detangling wet hair and treat it gently.
- Twisting or Pulling: Don’t pull or twist hair throughout the day out of habit/stress, the tension will cause breakage. Leaving hair wrapped tightly in a towel, pulling too tightly for braids/ponytails/knots and up styles can also contribute to breakage.
- Hair Extensions: There are many application techniques for adding hair, to minimize damage, choose techniques with the least amount of damage for the hair type. And educate guests on how to maintain extensions at home, as well as how often they should be removed/reapplied.
- Thermal Styling: Older styling tools or improper heat settings can cause damage. Turn down the heat and/or use tools with color treated settings, like many of the Sam Villa irons and blow dryers. And ALWAYS use products that provide heat protection when styling, Redken and Mizani have many.
But before you can choose the right shampoo or conditioner, you must conduct thorough research on your hair type and the right hair products to use. Your research should also identify the right hair repair solution to fix your hair issues. Your research should also help you identify harmful products to your hair health and how to use your preferred hair products for maximum results.
Sam Villa is Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Sam Villa Company (Allvus, LLC), a leading education and styling tool company for the professional hair industry. He is also Global Artistic Ambassador for Redken 5th Avenue, a L’Oreal brand. Villa is the 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year, Hair Awards USA Hall of Fame Inductee, 2021 AHP Icon Stylist Influencer of the Year, 2020 International Hairdressing Awards ‘International Hair Influencer of the Year,’ the 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Intercoiffure America/Canada Member, Behind the Chair Stylist Choice Award Winner for Favorite Platform Artist and Educator (2012, 2011 and 2007) and Favorite Overall Educator of the Year (2015). His inspiring education and innovative ergonomic styling tools can be experienced on samvilla.com. The Sam Villa brand brings free digital education to everyone including hot tips and techniques, as well as access to livestreamed educational events. The company also offers professional tools for consumers so they can achieve salon-quality results at home with minimum effort.
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April 28, 2022
5 Tips to Ace Your Next Interview and Get Ahead in Your Career
Whether you’re a recent grad, a seasoned professional, or someone looking to change careers, you’re probably looking for ways to get ahead in your career. To do that, you need to know how to best apply for jobs and internship opportunities, as well as how to stand out from other candidates. This is especially important during your in-person interview, so here are the easiest ways to make a great first impression and land your dream job!
Be Prepared
No matter what type of job you’re applying for, make sure you’re prepared. You want to make sure you’re not only familiar with the job, but that you’re a good fit for it, too. This means you should be prepared with your resume, your interview questions and answers, and your answers to the questions that are commonly asked during interviews. In order to be prepared, search the company you are interviewing for online and understand everything you can about them and the questions they might ask you.
Dress Professionally
An interviewer wants to see that you are put together and that you have put effort into looking your best for your interview. What you will wear will depend on the company that you are applying to, but you should always at least dress business casual. This means no jeans, t-shirts, or hoodies. Dressing professionally will help you make the best possible first impression, which will help you secure the job!
Stay Calm
Whatever happens during the interview, stay calm and be yourself! If you’re feeling nervous, you may want to try some simple ways to stay confident. When you enter the room, look around and take a couple of deep breaths. This will help calm your nerves and put you in a more focused state. Listen closely to the interviewer and keep your language professional while also letting your true personality shine through.
Tips for Online Interviews
Sometimes, you will have an online interview instead of an in-person interview. There are a few things you should do to prepare for an online interview. The first is to make sure your background is professional. The second is to prepare your computer. Make sure you have a strong connection to the Internet, that your camera works, and that your microphone sounds good. If you have the time, you can fully service your computer before your interview, and check to make sure your storage is clean, your trash is empty, and that you clear photoshop cache.
Ask Questions
Many interviewers will finish the interview by asking if you have any questions. You should prepare these questions beforehand, and they should be about things that you are genuinely interested in knowing more about. For example, you can ask about the job benefits, the workplace environment, or the role you would be filling.
An interview can often be nerve-wracking, but it’s an important and often essential part of applying for a job. In order to have the best interview possible, don’t forget to be prepared, then stay calm and confident throughout the entirety of your interview. With this in mind, you’ll be hired for your dream job in no time!
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April 24, 2022
Stop Hiding, Your Confidence Should Be Shining!
Stop hiding. Stop hiding from the world, stop hiding away your personality, stop hiding away your body, and stop hiding everything that makes you the wonderful person that you are from the world. We know that it is difficult to grow up in a world in which there are companies profiting from the self hatred of their customers. We know it’s difficult to grow up in a world in which people are told they have to look a certain way or they don’t look ‘right’. It’s all difficult, but you have got to try to remain confident throughout this life, and we’re going to be looking at how. Keep reading if you would like to find out more.
Work It
The first thing that you are going to need to do is work it, and this goes for every single outfit that you choose to wear. You might want to choose to dress for your body type, with some of your favorite parts of yourself being highlighted, while the others are fading into the background. Or, perhaps you just want to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and not care about the comments that people have on your outfit or on your body. It takes a lot of inner strength and confidence to be able to do something like this, but we promise that you are going to feel so much better for it if you can manage.
A Makeover
It might be true that the thing that you need to look into are mommy makeover options, or just makeover options if those dark circles aren’t from being up all night with kids. A makeover is a fantastic idea as it makes you into someone else, even if it’s just for a little while. Hopefully, when you don’t look like what you are used to, you are going to feel more confident. This is not because the person in the reflection is prettier than you or better than you in any way, it’s just because it’s easiest not to be yourself.
Being confident and feeling like someone else is one thing, but being confident while being yourself? Totally different. If people make comments about the other person you feel like, that’s okay because they’re not real, but if they make any towards you, that’s going to sting.
The Way You Feel
Confidence is about more than just how you look. For a lot of people it’s about the way that you feel. If you feel good, and you know that you are a good person, or that you look good, then nobody is going to be able to tell you otherwise. Opinions cannot stand up to fact, and that is what a lot of people who want to offer their opinions forget. If you can honestly tell yourself in your head that you like what you are wearing, and that you are a kind person, then nothing is going to be able to hurt your confidence in this sense.
You Are Incredible
The final thing that we are going to say is that you are incredible. You are fantastic the exact way that you are. As such, if the sparkle is dimming simply because you don’t believe that you are, or you feel like you need to change in some way, you don’t. You need to make sure that you surround yourself with positivity as much as you can as this can really make the difference in how you feel about yourself. We don’t want you to feel as though you are less than in any way, and if you don’t have negative people around, you probably won’t.
We’re going to be honest, most people become the product of the environment that they are in. What this means is that if you are constantly surrounded by negativity, this is all you are going to see and all you are going to feel. So, it seems like there’s only one option then, and that’s to be constantly surrounded by positivity and light.
We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you are going to need to do in order to stop hiding and let your confidence shine through. It’s really not the easiest thing in the world to do, and we know that, especially when you feel as though everyone around you is prettier than you. Hopefully now, you can see how you can change your opinion. We wish you the very best of luck.
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April 22, 2022
Sigma Beauty launches the New Mod Collection, a chic ensemble designed for the modern beauty lover
Sigma Beauty launches the New Mod Collection, a chic ensemble designed for the modern beauty lover. Sigma Beauty opens the spring season with the release of the New Mod Collection. Made for the modern beauty lover, this collection features the New Mod Eyeshadow Palette and Modern Glam Brush Set to give you the tools you need to get ahead of the game and start thinking as a trendsetter.
The classic color that inspired this collection is Sigma Beauty’s best-selling New Mod Liquid Lipstick. The doe-foot applicator packs the perfect amount of nude mauve pigment into a single swipe, and the formula has a smooth, satin-matte finish that locks in moisture while providing all-day color payoff.
The New Mod Eyeshadow Palette features 14 matte, shimmer, and metallic shades in buildable, silky smooth formulas. This palette is built to be universally flattering, with a wide variety of shades and finishes ready to create eye looks that complement every undertone. The palette includes a dual-ended brush and mirror for touch-ups on the go.
Both the New Mod Eyeshadow Palette and the New Mod Liquid Lipstick are a part of Sigma’s Clean Beauty Program, meaning they’re made with clean, safe ingredients and free of harsh chemicals.
The Modern Glam Brush Set features 5 makeup brushes with a glittery soft pink finish inside a matching Beauty Bag. These brushes are made with SigmaTech® synthetic fibers for an ultra-soft feel and luxe finish. The elite beauty tools are designed for all-around use, so the set can be used to create a full look without grabbing anything else. The Modern Glam Brush Set allows you to think ahead of trends and experiment with different types of application, formulas, and more.
This set includes the F47 Multitasker™, F10 Powder/Blush, E49 Medium Tapered Blending, E24 Diffused Blend™, E65 Small Angle, and a Beauty Bag that doubles as a clutch. Each brush features waterproof technology and is backed by the industry’s only 2-year warranty.
“New Mod is a collection that capitalizes on Sigma’s fan-favorite New Mod liquid lipstick,” said Dr. Simone Xavier, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sigma Beauty. “Similar to previous collections inspired by beloved products, like our best selling Cor-de-Rosa Blush Palette, we continue to expand our most universal colors into full collections. New Mod is the perfect mauve hue and it is guaranteed to look absolutely gorgeous on any skin tone, regardless of undertone. This versatility inspired the creation of a universal mauve palette carefully curated to include perfect matte and shimmer shades to allow full looks from the lightest to the darkest skin tones. We made sure we include transition shades, highlighting shades, crease and lid shades that would be universally flattering. The result is a very inclusive and universal color story.”
The Modern Glam Brush Set retails for $94, the New Mod Eyeshadow Palette retails for $49, and the classic New Mod Liquid Lipstick retails for $20. All available at SigmaBeauty.com.
About Sigma Beauty
Sigma Beauty was founded in 2009 by Brazilian power couple Dr. Simone Xavier, a veterinarian and professor with a PhD in Molecular Biology, and her husband Rene Xavier Filho, a civil engineer. Striving to find solutions in the market, Simone and Rene utilize their backgrounds in science and engineering to create innovative and revolutionary makeup brushes, brush care accessories, and clean cosmetics.
April 22, 2022
Shawn Johnson Wears Kristinit!
Shawn Johnson East posted a photo to her Instagram wearing Kristinit to celebrate the Easter holiday. The Olympic Gold Medalist looked gleeful as she posed with her daughter wearing Kristinit’sWildflower Love Dress ($235, kristinit.com
Photos Courtesy of Instagram: Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) • Instagram photos and videos
April 21, 2022
These Tips will Help you to Look and Feel Younger
Do you feel as though you don’t look as young as you feel? Maybe you just want to give your body a bit of a boost, but you just don’t quite know how to go about doing this. Either way, it is vital that you take the right steps so that you can live your best life and boost your confidence.
Get a Facial Massage
It doesn’t matter whether you are concerned about tightening your jawline or whether you want to sculpt your cheekbones, because a facial massage has to be incorporated into your routine. Massages essentially stimulate blood flow, and they also help to draw oxygen into the tissue. Your jawline will lose elasticity over time, and if you want to change this area, then it is highly recommended that you get a facial massage done. If you do this, and if you can concentrate on your cheek muscles, then this will help you to lift your facial muscles with ease.
Don’t Neglect your Neck
The lipidic layer of the neck is 40% lower than elsewhere in the body, so you’ll show your age faster here. Your jawline gives you the perfect border between your sebaceous glands too. For this reason, it is imperative that you do everything you can to treat your neck as much as you would your face and the other parts of your body. If you are undergoing a facial massage, then be sure to focus on these areas as well. You don’t need special creams or even serums, in fact, any kind of moisturizer will do. If you can focus on areas such as this, then you will soon find that you feel happier and healthier overall.
Focus on Vitamin C
Vitamin C is great if you want to help yourself to produce more elastin and collagen. Serums tend to be the most potent form that you can use, especially if you use them before you moisturize. If you have a treatment like this, then you will soon find that it is easier than ever for you to get the look you are going for without having to change up your routine too much.
Use Foundation Sparingly
The trick when using foundation is to make sure that you are never using more than you have to. If you know that you have a huge area of skin which is nice and clear, such as your forehead or your cheeks, then use a little coverage. You can then spot-correct anywhere that may have some kind of discoloration or even redness.
Use Lipstick
Your lips will age like the rest of your body, and the lines will become far more prominent as well. If you have dark shading around your lips, then this will exaggerate any lines and this is the last thing you need. If you want to avoid this then you need to try and find a lipstick that is able to hydrate and then condition your lips, rather than drying them out. Opt for peachy nudes, light berry tones and pinks if possible as well, as this will give you a much softer look.
Use Highlighter Wisely
If you can combine some warmer tones of highlighter with the reflection properties of a sheen blend, then this will work better as you age. Be sure to apply it to your cheekbones as well as to whatever areas catch the light. If you do this sparingly, then you will soon find that you are able to get the best look possible. If you want to get a great look out of your skin, then why not consider looking up “dermaplane near me?”.
Avoid Matte
If you want your skin to look youthful and healthy then you need to try and find a foundation or even a concealer that looks natural. You don’t want it to look matte if possible. You can sheer down if you want, and you can also add moisturizer. Either way, if you use matte foundation right now, then this could be the reason why you aren’t looking or feeling as youthful as you could be.
Swap out Liquid Eyeliner
If you want to frame your eyes in the best possible way, then ideally you need to opt for a soft kohl eyeliner. Liquid and black eyeliners can be far too stark and if you use smudgy eyeliner then this may help you to get the right blend. If you can, you need to choose eyeliner that has a soft and warm hue, as this will help you to accent your eyes with the right amount of shading and it will also give you a much younger look.
Subtle Flicks
This can vary depending on the shape of your eyes, but at the end of the day, if you can have a flick then this will pull your eyes up and out. It will also make them appear far more beautiful. If you have mature skin, then you need to use something like kohl for the flick as this will give you a much better amount of definition when compared to using liquid eyeliner.
Placement for Blush
Where you apply blush will largely depend on the shape of your face. Placing pigment on the raised parts of your cheek and then blending it outwards will give you a very youthful appearance and it will also keep you looking fresh. The goal is for you to try and pull the color and the shape of your cheeks out if possible, as this will help your face to look fuller as you age.
So, there are many ways that you can look way younger and if you follow the steps listed above, then you will soon find that it is easier than ever for you to improve your beauty routine without you having to make any drastic changes. Why not see which improvements you could incorporate today, to see how much younger and more youthful you could look? It’s never been easier for you to start feeling more confident about yourself.
April 20, 2022
4 Super Tips on Gaining Confidence as a Working Professional
In any profession, it’s essential to have confidence. If you don’t believe in yourself, how can you expect anyone else to? This is especially true for working professionals. It can be challenging to feel confident when constantly meeting new people, taking on new challenges, and trying to prove yourself. However, you can boost your confidence and become a successful professional with a little bit of effort! This blog post will discuss four super tips that will help you gain confidence in the workplace.
1) Develop a positive mindset.
One of the most important things you can do to gain confidence is to develop a positive mindset. When you believe in yourself, it shows! Having a positive outlook will also help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. Start each day with a positive affirmation such as “I am confident and capable” or “I am worthy of success.” Remind yourself of your successes and accomplishments, and focus on what you want to achieve. Then, counter it with two positive thoughts whenever you have a negative thought. Over time, this will train your brain to think more positively, and you’ll start to see results in your confidence levels.
2) Set realistic goals.
It’s important to set realistic goals for yourself, both short and long-term. When you have something to strive for, you’ll be more likely to put in the effort and stay motivated. But if your goals are too unrealistic, you’re likely to get discouraged when you don’t see results. Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This will help you create a plan of action and increase your chances of success. Short-term goals could be attending a networking event or completing a project on time. Long-term goals could be getting promoted or earning a certain amount of money.
3) Consider your appearance.
Your appearance can impact your confidence levels, so it’s important to take some time to consider how you look. Make sure you’re dressing for the job you want, not your job. If you’re going to be taken seriously, it’s important to look professional. That doesn’t mean you need to wear a suit all the time, but make sure your clothes are clean and wrinkle-free. Your hair should be styled, and your makeup should be natural (if you wear any). Also, pay attention to your body language. Stand up straight, make eye contact, and smile when appropriate. If you feel the need, why not schedule botox treatment so that you can focus on parts that need some revitalizing, which will in effect boost your self esteem as well.
4) Get involved.
One of the best ways to gain confidence is to get involved in your field. Attend industry events, read trade publications, and network with other professionals. The more you know about your industry, the more confident you’ll feel. When you’re knowledgeable about your field, it will show in your interactions with others. You’ll be able to hold thoughtful conversations and offer valuable insights. Getting involved will also help you connect with people who can support and mentor you.
Gaining confidence as a working professional is essential to your success. By following these four tips, you’ll be on your way to becoming the confident professional you’ve always wanted to be!
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April 20, 2022
Read This Before You Try the Latest Viral Tik Tok Beauty Trends!
According to recent statistics, the viral app Tik Tok has reached over 1 billion monthly users. (Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/27/tiktok-reaches-1-billion-monthly-users.html) With several beauty trends going viral on a daily basis, it can be tempting to experiment with these DIY and less expensive solutions than in-office cosmetic surgery visits. However, some of these hacks are at best ineffective or downright dangerous.
Board-Certified Washington, DC Plastic Surgeon Dr. George Bitar breaks down the most popular Tik Tok beauty hacks you should avoid.
What is it? Liquid Chlorophyll
It’s a liquid tonic that users make at home that purports to be an acne cure-all and improves skin’s texture and redness.
Why you should steer clear: Drinking chlorophyll-infused water to get rid of acne or improve your skin can worsen your skin condition.
What is it? At-Home Hyaluron Pens
The Hyaluron Pen (also known as hyaluronic acid pen) is a small handheld medical device used to administer hyaluronic acid fillers into the face. This “pen” was originally created for diabetic patients to offer a needle-free, pain-free way to deliver insulin into the subcutaneous tissue. The pens took TikTok users by storm for their supposed potential to inject the lips, jawline or nose with hyaluronic acid at home.
Why you should steer clear:
You should never be giving yourself lip procedures or any aesthetic rejuvenation at home. At the advisory of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), “no one should be purchasing a hyaluron pen due to the fact that they can cause bleeding or bruising; infection with bacteria, fungus, or virus from the filler or needle-free device, among several other side effects, including death.” Don’t ever try this at home. Injectables may cause occlusion of blood vessels leading to skin death and possibly blindness in the most experienced hands, so when someone who is not familiar with facial anatomy injects themselves, they could cause a catastrophe!
What is it? At home nasal tanning spray
These products, showcased on TikTok, aren’t strictly self-tanners. Instead, they’re inhaled as nasal sprays to boost the effects of sun exposure or a tanning bed.
Why you should steer clear: You shouldn’t be inhaling substances that haven’t been studied sufficiently, as using medications nasally can affect your sense of smell. They can also potentially have toxic effects on the cilia of the nose, keeping the nose from moving mucus through it normally. This can lead to mucus buildup throughout the nasal cavity, which thickens and forces you to blow out or postnasal drip. Melanotan is an unregulated synthetic chemical that functions as a hormone and supports melanogenesis, which is the process by which melanin, a black-brown pigment, is produced in the skin. Nasal tanning sprays have a range of different ingredients, but most commonly, they will all contain tyrosine or melanotan as their main active ingredient.
What is it: Sea Salt Acne Spray
A DIY spray consisting of sea salt and water to eradicate acne.
Why you should steer clear:
Sea salt water at best may help with mild skin inflammation and redness. This is not a viable treatment for acne. It could delay proper care and cause hyperpigmentation and potential scarring due to its use.
What is it? At-Home Plasma Pen Treatments
The devices look not so different from a mechanical toothbrush — but instead of a brush head, plasma pens have a needle-like tip. However, the tip never touches the skin — it’s merely the means through which an arc of plasma passes. The process is said to make skin firmer and tighter by inducing trauma that triggers skin cells called fibroblasts to produce more collagen.
Why you should steer clear:
You should not be purchasing a plasma pen to achieve “firmer and tighter” skin. The risks associated with using this pen are quite severe. Inflicting pain on the skin with this device removes its proteins, causing the skin to lose its suppleness. It also poses a risk of causing pitting and scars. What’s more, the pens are not monitored by the FDA. A more professional version of this pen is used in plastic surgeons’ and dermatologists’ offices. It requires a lot of training to be able to treat a patient without burning them. If a lay person uses this pen, they are at risk of causing themselves second and third degree burns if used improperly.
What is it? Scraping off Moles At Home
Some people have been using chemicals or even attempting to scrape off moles physically at home. One peculiar method recommends applying eyelash glue to skin.
Why you should steer clear:
All moles be checked by a professional before removal. There is no ‘safe’ way to remove a mole at home. This needs to be done by a trained qualified doctor or dermatologist. Using chemicals or attempting to ‘scrape’ off a mole could lead to infections, bleeding, scarring, and deformity.
A more compelling reason to not scrape moles at home is that moles originate in the dermis and therefore scraping the skin will only make them regrow after the endured trauma heals. Another reason to not scrape moles is that some moles can be cancerous, even on teenagers, and by scraping them without a physician examining them, cancer cells will still remain to regrow later.
What it is: Erection cream lip pout
One man caused shockwaves across social media for using erectile dysfunction cream to create plumper lips. These creams designed to boost erections typically rely on alprostadil, a type of vasodilator that widens blood vessels.
Why you should steer clear:
This can cause allergic reactions, blisters and swelling, but it can also cause blood pressure problems if the cream gets into your mouth. The lips are made of thin and delicate skin with fewer oil glands. Let’s just end this by saying that technology is fascinating and adaptable, but just because there is a remote connection between a cosmetic problem and the technology to address it doesn’t mean that a non- medically trained layperson should take that leap of faith and self- medicate. The emergency rooms around the world are filled with these people!
George Bitar, MD, FACS is an award-winning, fellowship-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed over 20, 000 cosmetic facial and body procedures. He is the founder and Medical Director of the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute with offices in Fairfax, VA that serves a sophisticated national and international patient base. offering state-of-the-art skin care, injectables and cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Bitar obtained his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where he now serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor. He then finished a general surgery residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. His plastic surgery residency was completed at the University of Virginia Plastic Surgery Program, which provided him with a strong foundation in reconstructive surgery, for people injured in accidents or who have facial deformities or severe burns, and in hand surgery and microsurgery.
Dr. Bitar later completed an advanced aesthetic surgery fellowship with 10 board certified plastic surgeons where he sharpened his aesthetic surgery skills before founding the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute in 2002 in the metropolitan Washington DC area where he practices currently.
As an assistant clinical professor at the George Washington School University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Bitar is involved in educating upcoming doctors and has lectured about his procedures at national and international medical conventions. He is also a frequent lecturer at Georgetown University and the University of Virginia’s Plastic Surgery Departments. A firm believer in medical research, he has authored several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and book chapters and co-authored a book for other plastic surgeons about the neck lift technique that he has helped develop, as well as a major study about the safety of cosmetic surgery on 4,470 patients. Dr. Bitar is also a member of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons.
As a continued commitment to enhancing the quality of life through plastic surgery, Dr. Bitar has operated on 6 continents and volunteered on medical missions to various countries and operated on children with severe burn, facial and hand deformities. He volunteers on the medical school admissions committee at George Washington University. Dr. Bitar is also fluent in French and Arabic.
Internationally, he trained with prominent cosmetic surgeons, and learned the techniques of Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, the father of Brazilian cosmetic surgery, in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Marchac in Paris, Dr. Mendelson in Melbourne, and Dr. Widgerow in Johannesburg,