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A healthy smile is a reflection of confidence and inner happiness. Every person would love to see a smile on someone they meet every day. The beauty of a person is showcased by a smile. This is why it is very important for you to project that healthy smile as you meet a lot of people. If you are thinking of the natural ways to get the sexiest smile, here are some tips for you:
1) Assess Your Relationships with Others
You will surely agree that it is very hard to project a genuine smile if you are in front of people you do not like. If you are not comfortable with the people surrounding you, it is impossible for you to look happy. With this, the first tip you should consider to have the sexiest smile is to assess your relationships with other people. Always make sure that you have a great relationship with the people you see every day. It is always better to work with people you are comfortable with and go out to a neighbourhood where people are happy to see you. These things can all add up to getting that natural and sexy smile
2) Put a Smile On
Putting that smile on your face is something that does not need practice. The main point here is for you to know that this natural activity can make you feel more beautiful and happy. Always make sure that as you leave your home, you are bringing that sweet smile with you. Before you open the door before you, put that smile on your face. Just remember that a person who always smiles is more beautiful or better looking compared to those who always have lines on their faces.
3) Tackle Stained Teeth
If you have stained teeth, it is really not easy to maintain a healthy and sexy smile. This may result to your inability to give out a smile even if you want to. There are different reasons why an individual gets stained teeth. All you need to do is to look for the best way to eliminate the problem. First, you have to stop the bad habits that lead to staining. Smoking is one of the unhealthy activities that may cause this problem. You can also look for the best teeth whitening kit to help you deal with stained teeth.
4) Hold Your Breath Fresh
Aside from having white and shiny teeth, fresh breath is also another component of a healthy smile. If you know that you have fresh breath, it is easier for you to smile and interact with the other people around you. Aside from regularly brushing your teeth and using mouthwash, there are also other things that you can consider to maintain your fresh breath. Choosing the right diet and eating natural food is very important. Remember that even your breath is an indication of your health.
5) Don’t Neglect Your Gums
One of the mistakes that people tend to commit is neglecting their gum health. Not all tooth paste and care products are good for your health. If you have days where brushing is a bit challenging because of your bleeding gums, you should not take this for granted. Your gum problem is something that can affect your smile and your breath. You have to make sure that you know how to address the problem before it persists. You can visit your dentist for recommendations. There are specific mouth wash and toothpaste brands that can help you deal with this problem.
6) Properly Care for Your Gums
There are different ways on how you can care for your gums. Firstly, you have to make it a habit to brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day. Aside from that, you should also floss every day. Another important thing to consider is to get away with unhealthy habits that may harm your teeth and gums. Stop smoking and do not chew tobacco because these contain substance that can affect your oral health. To know more about the best ways to care for your gums, you should visit your dentist regularly.
7) Think of What Makes You Smile
There are days when smiling does not seem to be a good option because of the pressures of life and other problems that we are experiencing. But you should not let any of these steal away that healthy and sexy smile. The best way to maintain that positive aura is to think of the things that make you smile. This way, you will be able to distract your mind and think of something that will also make your day brighter.
8) Increase Your Confidence
A healthy smile is a manifestation of confidence. If you are not confident with yourself, it would be difficult for you to smile. There are different ways on how you can increase your confidence. You can start by considering small ways to increase your confidence. Start by choosing the right clothes and making yourself look presentable. You can also check the other aspects of your life that need polishing and improvement.
9) Healthy Eating
The main goal here is to have healthy teeth. This is also dependent on the food that you are eating. As much as possible, you should lessen your intake of sugary food because it can cause problems to the teeth. Aside from that, you should focus more on eating healthy and natural food. There are foods that are rich in calcium; you should eat the right amount of these. This includes yogurt, cheese, soy drinks and dark green leafy vegetables.
10) Stay Hydrated
Aside from the healthy benefits of water to the whole body system, you should also drink a lot of water if you want to maintain a healthy smile. Instead of drinking soda, juice and other beverages, you should consider drinking more water. This way, you will be able to wash off the sugar left behind your teeth.
Smiling will help you start the day right. If you have a beautiful smile, you will be able to attract and make the people around you more comfortable with your presence.
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Rosacea Awareness Month Highlights Benefits of Medical Therapy-What’s The Best Way to Hide Rosacea? With Clear Skin
Rosacea can be a vicious cycle. The more you worry about its dreaded appearance, the likelier the stress may cause it to come crashing in at the worst possible time, showing up in the most conspicuous and embarrassing place—the face—as a redness that won’t go away, often with unsightly bumps and pimples. Fortunately today, rosacea sufferers have more reason than ever to be optimistic. The good news is that although rosacea cannot be cured, important advances in medical therapy have made it increasingly possible to achieve the next best thing: clear skin.
The National Rosacea Society has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on this often life-disruptive disorder estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans and 415 million individuals worldwide, urging those with warning signs to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
“Recent studies on the burden of illness of rosacea have shown just how important it is to have clear skin, as the condition can profoundly damage quality of life because of its effect on personal appearance,” said Dr. Linda Stein Gold, director of dermatology clinical research at the Henry Ford Health System. “In so many cases, all it takes is a single blemish or a single comment about having a red face to ruin someone’s day.”
In an NRS survey of 1,675 rosacea patients, 90 percent said the disorder had lowered their self-esteem and self-confidence, and 52 percent said they had avoided face-to-face contact because of the disorder. In another survey, 51 percent of those with severe symptoms said they had even missed work because of their condition.
When the signs and symptoms of rosacea are virtually eliminated, however, the improvement in patients’ lives is often dramatic. In a new NRS survey of more than 800 rosacea patients, 83 percent of those who had achieved clear or almost clear skin said their psychological well-being had improved. Seventy-three percent said it had also improved their social lives, and 63 percent reported improvement in their occupational well-being.
In contrast, among those whose rosacea had only slightly or moderately improved, just 26 percent reported improvement in psychological well-being, 22 percent in social well-being and 21 percent in occupational well-being.
“Clear skin is not only desirable, but it is increasingly attainable with the advanced medical therapies that are available today. Though they may feel discouraged, the most important thing for those battling the signs and symptoms of rosacea is to visit a dermatologist to be correctly diagnosed and treated,” said Dr. Stein Gold. “Rosacea is a disorder of varying signs and symptoms, and finding the best therapy or combination of therapies for each individual’s case is key.”
Although it can develop in many ways, rosacea typically first appears after age 30 as a redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that grows ruddier and more persistent over time, and small blood vessels may become visible. Without treatment, bumps and pimples often develop, and burning and stinging are common. In severe cases, the nose may become enlarged from excess tissue, and in many rosacea patients the eyes are also affected, feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot.
During Rosacea Awareness Month and throughout the year, the NRS will conduct public education activities to reach the many millions of rosacea sufferers who may not realize they have a medical condition that can be treated, emphasizing the warning signs and urging those who suspect they may have rosacea to see a dermatologist. Comprehensive information and materials are available on the NRS website at rosacea.org.
Those interested in spreading awareness during the month of April are encouraged to visit the official Rosacea Awareness Month landing page at rosacea.org/ram for ways in which they can participate, and to follow the conversation online using the hashtag #RosaceaAwareness. The NRS may also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest for up-to-date information and tips on rosacea.
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic disorder of the facial skin that is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. According to the recently updated standard classification of rosacea, the presence of persistent facial redness or, less commonly, phymatous changes where the facial skin thickens is considered diagnostic of the disorder. Additional major signs include bumps (papules) and pimples (pustules), flushing, visible blood vessels (telangiectasia) and certain ocular manifestations. The presence of two or more major features independent of the diagnostic signs is also considered diagnostic of rosacea, and secondary signs and symptoms include burning or stinging, swelling and dry appearance.
In around half of rosacea patients, the eyes are also affected, including visible blood vessels on the eyelid margin and a bloodshot appearance, as well as inflammation and growth of fibrous tissue. Burning, stinging, light sensitivity and the sensation of a foreign object may also occur, as well as conjunctivitis, inflammation of oil glands at the rim of the eyelids (blepharitis) and crusty accumulations at the base of the eyelashes. Severe cases of this condition, known as ocular rosacea, can result in loss of visual acuity.
In some patients, especially in men, the nose may become enlarged from the development of excess tissue. This is the condition that gave comedian W.C. Fields his trademark red, bulbous nose.
The red face of rosacea was described as early as the 1300s in Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” and the less common swollen nose was shown in the 1540 Renaissance painting “The Old Man and his Grandson” by Ghirlandaio. Among the most famous modern rosacea sufferers is former President Bill Clinton, whose doctors disclosed that he has this condition in the New York Times. Others reported to have suffered from rosacea include Princess Diana, singer Sam Smith, model Dita Von Teese and comedian Amy Schumer.
Recent studies have shown that the initial redness of rosacea appears to be the start of an inflammatory continuum initiated by neurovascular dysregulation and the innate immune system. Research has further demonstrated that a marked increase in mast cells, located at the interface between the nervous system and vascular system, is a common link in all major presentations of the disorder. Other studies have documented a possible genetic component, as well as the potential role of the human microbiome, including Demodex mites and certain bacteria.
Although causal relationships have not been determined, recent research has also found associations between rosacea and increased risk of a growing number of potentially serious systemic disorders. These have included cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological conditions, autoimmune diseases and certain types of cancer.
Although the ultimate cause of rosacea remains unknown, a vast array of lifestyle and environmental factors has been found to trigger flare-ups of signs and symptoms in various individuals. Common rosacea triggers include sun exposure, emotional stress, hot or cold weather, wind, heavy exercise, alcohol, spicy foods, heated beverages, humidity, certain skin-care products and potentially an overabundance of Demodex mites.
“Fortunately, through ongoing progress in medical research, a growing number of therapies are now available that can be tailored to each individual case, bringing clear skin within reach and substantially reducing the impact of rosacea on people’s lives.” Dr. Stein Gold said. Individuals with any of the following warning signs of rosacea are urged to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and appropriate treatment:
Redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead
Small visible blood vessels on the face
Bumps or pimples on the face
Watery or irritated eyes
During April and throughout the year, people who suspect they may have rosacea can contact the NRS for more information, or visit rosacea.org.
About the National Rosacea Society
The National Rosacea Society is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder. Its mission is to raise awareness of rosacea, provide public health information on the disorder and support medical research that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention and potential cure.
In addition to the NRS website at rosacea.org, further information may be obtained by writing the National Rosacea Society, 196 James Street, Barrington, Illinois 60010; via email at rosaceas@aol.com; or by calling its toll-free number at 1-888-NO-BLUSH.
As the creators of clean, good-for-skin products, bareMinerals empowers women to look good, feel good and do good for others. To further this important mission, bareMinerals has launched The Power of Good Fund by bareMinerals, which supports charities that empower women through education, mentorship and entrepreneurialism. In addition, bareMinerals employees throughout the US will devote 1% of their time each year – up to three full days – to volunteering at the causes they care about most.
To launch this initiative, bareMinerals has joined forces with three pioneering organizations: Girl Rising, Step Up and Grameen America that help women unleash their potential. “It was essential for us to find philanthropic collaborators that shared the same core values and mission to change the future,” says Jill Scalamandre, President of bareMinerals. “As the first clean beauty brand to launch 24 years ago, we wanted to be able to give back to all of the women who have supported us on our journey by helping and encouraging the next generation of women to reach their full potential.”
From April 1, 2019, bareMinerals will support the Power of Good Fund by donating 1% of sales from all US boutiques and bareMinerals.com to Hopewell Fund. Donations will be made on sales, less any returns or discounts, through the end of 2019 and include a minimum contribution of $500,000.
To kick off the launch, last night bareMinerals hosted the first of three free Brave Girl Rising screenings in partnership with The Wing, where clips from the original Girl Rising film were also shown. Two additional movie screenings will be held at The Wing Georgetown on April 3 and The Wing San Francisco on April 4. Following the screening, Jill Scalamandre and speakers from Girl Rising hosted a panel discussion about the importance of education and the impact investing in educating women has on the world. The night ended with attendees and guests packing school backpacks to be donated to the International Rescue Committee.
THE CHARITIES
Girl Rising
According to a 2014 report by The World Bank, women with secondary school education can earn almost twice as much as those with no education at all, while girls who complete secondary school are better equipped to become healthier, more prosperous adults. Closing the gaps in girls’ education is a key cause for bareMinerals and so we partnered with Girl Rising, a non-profit that utilizes catalytic storytelling to raise awareness about the barriers that are keeping 130 million girls around the world from classrooms. This organization also works with local partners to implement life-altering programming that build skills and confidence in girls to change attitudes, behaviors and social norms. Girl Rising’s goal is to galvanize entire communities—girls, boys, parents, teachers, political and religious leaders—to stand up for girls and their education. bareMinerals is proud to support such an important mission of change.
Step Up
Mentors are not readily available for women in the workforce. In fact, global executive search firm Egon Zehnder reported in 2017 that only 54 percent of women have access to senior female leaders who can act as mentors throughout their careers. To help bring more mentors into the lives of the young women who most need them, namely those in under-resourced communities, Step Up links teen girls to a network of professional women through after-school programs. These meaningful relationships cultivate confidence and leadership skills that allow young women to better navigate social, economic and gender barriers, as well as helping them to challenge today’s power structure for a better tomorrow. With new support from bareMinerals, Step Up aims to grow and serve over 8,000 girls by 2020.
Grameen America
More women are running their own businesses than ever before, yet according to a 2014 study by the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, women receive only 4 percent of all small business loans from mainstream financial institutions. To help counteract this disappointing fact, bareMinerals has partnered with Grameen America—a program built on a Nobel Prize-winning model—which aims to alleviate poverty through female entrepreneurialism and small business funding. This innovative organization provides low-income women with microloans, business training, credit-building, savings programs and peer support so that they can effectively establish credit, scale their companies and create prosperity in their communities. Last year the organization reached an incredible milestone of investing $1 billion in microloans to over 110,000 women across the U.S.
Starting April 1, 2019, after making a purchase at a bareMinerals boutique or on bareMinerals.com, consumers will be able to cast a vote for the philanthropic pillar (education, mentorship or entrepreneurialism) that they feel most passionately about. These votes will help inform how donations to The Power of Good Fund by bareMinerals through Hopewell Fund are allocated, with bareMinerals committed to making donations to all three organizations.
As a clean, good-for-skin beauty brand, our goal is to continue to inspire change both big and small. Through these partnerships and the launch of The Power of Good Fund by bareMinerals, we are proud to help women look good, feel good and do good for themselves and the world around them. That’s bareMinerals. That’s THE POWER OF GOOD.
From day one, Care Skincare has implemented its “Because We Care” program, an initiative to give back to the community and promote meaningful causes. Care Skincare will donate to organizations voted upon by its social media followers and change its focus each season to raise awareness for multiple causes. In a poll conducted on Instagram, 94 percent of the brand’s highly engaged followers responded they were interested in female-focused charities.
This season, Care Skincare is proud to give back to Every Mother Counts(EMC)—a non-profit organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere. During April and May, Care Skincare will give 100 percent of sales generated every Monday from the product Deep Moisture Fix Hydrating Water Cream to highlight and support the tremendous work of Every Mother Counts.
“The Care Skincare brand is ‘customer community’-centric. They are the drivers behind this brand. We are not dictating to our customers what they should care about, we are asking them what their real needs and interests are,” said Care Skincare Co-Founder Ricardo Quintero. “And giving back has been a part of our commitment to that community from day one through the ‘Because We Care’ initiative. We asked our highly engaged Instagram users what really matters to them, and helping other women in need ranked incredibly high. So we’re here to help them make that happen.”
Every Mother Counts is dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere. Around the world, 303,000 women die each year due to complications of pregnancy and childbirth. That’s one woman every two minutes; 99 percent of maternal deaths happen in the developing world and nearly all are preventable. Despite spending more on health care per capita than any other nation in the world, America is facing a maternal health crisis. The U.S. has a higher maternal mortality rate than 45 other countries and is the only developed country with a rising maternal mortality rate.
“As a mother of four, my life is filled with the unique challenges of motherhood,” said Care Skincare Co-Founder Pilar Quintero. “Care Skincare was founded to be a safe, highly effective brand that works for all women, even busy mothers who can forget to take care of themselves. And it is our joy to partner with Every Mother Counts and participate in the support of mothers-to-be around the world who are truly in need of global assistance.”
Every Monday in April and May 2019, Care Skincare will donate 100 percent of proceeds from its Deep Moisture Fix Hydrating Water Cream to Every Mother Counts. This gel-cream moisturizer has an incredibly soothing texture. The multiple weights of hyaluronic acid absorb deeply to provide multi-level hydration and support skin elasticity. This product was designed for use as a daily moisturizer and can be applied under or over makeup. The moisturizer can also be used as a quick-rehydrating, leave-in mask. Key ingredients inDeep Moisture Fix Hydrating Water Cream include:
All products in the Care Skincare line were developed by a team of world-class experts using high quality ingredients that strictly adhere to the brand’s clearly communicated standards for “Clean Beauty.” Everything is fragrance-free, alcohol-free, mineral oil-free, paraben-free, phthalates-free and cruelty-free. The brand strives to be easy to understand, having stripped away any unnecessary jargon from its marketing. Packaging is simple, legible, functional, and always recyclable.Deep Moisture Fix Hydrating Water Cream is available in 1.7 oz. at a retail price of $35. Care Skincare products are available exclusively at careskincare.com, where you can find more information about the brand. Information also can be found on Instagram: @careskincare, and Facebook: Care Skincare.
Looking Your Best And Feeling Your Best – A lot of people are embracing the new trend for non surgical treatments in order to improve their appearance and feel better about themselves. With that being said, read on to discover more…
Getting rid of eye bags for a fresher appearance
Non surgical facial treatments have become exceptionally popular, helping people to achieve a more youthful and vibrant appearance. If you are someone that suffers from eye bags, you may be fed up with the dull and tired look they create. There good news is that you don’t need to sleep continuously for the rest of your life to have a chance of getting rid of them, as non surgical treatment provides a great solution. But, why do we get eye bags in the first place? They occur when water is excessively stored in the skin tissue underneath the eye, and so it is all about fluid retention. There are a number of causes of eye bags.
Common eye bag causes include medical reasons, genetics, allergies, smoking, lifestyle, age, and a lack of sleep. You may be wondering what we mean by the ‘lifestyle’ point. Well, there are two contributing lifestyle factors that are particularly important. Firstly, the way in which you remove your makeup can impact your risk of eye bags. If you do not remove your makeup properly before you go to bed every night, it will have many negative effectives on the skin. It can accelerate the ageing process and cause irritation around the eye. This is why it is so important to take your makeup off properly, otherwise treatment for wrinkle smoothing will be a necessity.
Another lifestyle choice that can cause bags under your eyes is indulging in too much salt. This is because sale causes the body to retain water. Next time you eat a salt-heavy meal before bed, check your eyes in the mirror the next morning. It is likely that they will look heavy and dull. While all of these can cause eye bags, if you are already suffering from them, the best thing to do is find a clinic providing non surgical treatment for eye bags. Such procedures are quick and straightforward, and they won’t disrupt your day-to-day life. Barely any downtime is required after the treatment.
Have you heard of CoolSculpting?
Skin tightening procedures for body are widely available from cosmetic surgery clinics throughout the world. One form of skin tightening that is becoming more and more popular is CoolSculpting. We will reveal everything you need to know about it in this section. So, how does CoolSculpting work? This is a procedure that involves using round paddles in different sizes to suction your fat. You will sit down in a reclined chair while the cooling panels get to work on crystallising your fat cells, which will reduce them by between 20 to 25 per cent.
Unlike liposuction, skin tightening procedures are for those seeking mild results, rather than being a major fat removal treatment. As mentioned, around a quarter of your fat cells will be removed, resulting in a slimmer and more toned appearance. It will often take a few treatments for you to get optimal results. The more treatments you have, the better results you will see. This will all be explained with you during the consultation you have with your surgeon. Not matter whether you are interested in skin tightening procedures for stomach or any other part of the body, they will assess your skin quality and how many treatments you are likely to need.
You may be wondering whether skin tightening procedures for arms, stomach, or thighs is a permanent procedure. It is; you can expect lasting improvements to your body. What is important to recognize is that this type of treatment does not make you lose weight, rather you will lose fat. You may think this is the same thing, but with CoolSculpting your fat cells are eradicated. However, when you lose weight, they simply get smaller, and they will expand again once you put weight on again.
The amazing benefits of botox
Botox may be something you have searched for online, seeking more information about the treatment and the benefits it can bring. A lot of people are shocked to discover that there are more advantages associated with botox than they initially realised. In this section, we are going to take a look at some of the amazing benefits of botox. Firstly, did you know that botox could help to treat a squinting or twitching eye? If a patient is willing to come to a clinic due to an eye twitch, the chances are that it is pretty bad.
Some people suffer from a constant and/or rapid twitch. This can be painful and annoying while also interfering with the patient’s vision. A permanent spasm of the muscle can also occur due to holding it in a tense position for a long period of time. Luckily, a trip to a botox clinic could stop the eye twitch, providing the individual with instant relief. If you suffer from bells palsy, you may also want to consider botox offers. There are two options for bells palsy patients. Some people opt to have it administered to the non-paralyzed side of their face, which is more cosmetic.
On the other hand, it can be administered to the paralyzed side, which can prevent unwanted facial ties and help to relax the facial muscles that have tightened up. Botox is also a solution for those who suffer from migraines. It can reduce a lot of the symptoms that are associated with migraines, including nausea and sensitivity to light, making them much easier to deal with. If that was not enough, this treatment can also help to stop excessive sweating, and it can be used to treat a dropping brow.