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March 25, 2019

Soul In Your Walk – Why Beauty Is Much More Than Skin Deep

Skin Deep Beauty

The material nature of a ‘beauty-led lifestyle’ is extremely fun to engage with. Who doesn’t enjoy checking out the latest products, having fun with creative make-up, practicing self-care, and discussing all of this with our friends? Not only this, but this is perhaps one of the few limited hobbies you can engage in that is a direct port of confidence to who you are, and can help you immediately see yourself in your best light. People might often criticize that beauty influencers or those interested in that lifestyle are materialistic and vapid, but that’s simply not true. Because really, is there any better way to celebrate life than to celebrate the beauty and brilliance of the individual? You need only watch a makeover show to see how this can radically transform their lives for the better.

But of course, none of this, none of it would be worthwhile without a little soul. Without that spring in your step, without that little bit of attitude, and without that natural energy imbued into things. Let us explain to you why beauty is much more than skin-deep:

The Purpose

Everyone has their own style. But have you thought about the purpose of this style? It can sometimes be interesting to see how you’ve formed it. From the moment you started making independent decisions about your clothes and possibly make-up from a young age, you have begun styling yourself in a certain way. It might be expansive and freeing, it might have been limited and only tailored to a few things. Of course, there’s no real ‘right’ answer here. Some women dislike wearing summer dresses, others wouldn’t be seen in a pair of jeans anywhere other than an arctic climate.

Finding the purpose for how your fashion styling currently evolved can help you understand why you find comfort in it, and that can lead you to question your own grown beliefs about fashion. For example, it might be that you’ve been dying your hair one color all of your life because you believe it’s yours, but deciding to go blonde or let your natural color shine through could be the first step to seeing yourself in a different light. Perhaps you’ve been applying makeup around your jaw quite heavily to camouflage a birthmark, but there’s little reason to do that when it looks so cute in the first place.

Reflecting on the purpose of your styling norms, especially as you apply them in the morning, can help you see your insecurities and securities. And from there, it can only benefit you to work on them more concretely. You never know just how freeing this can be laying old habits to rest.,

Utilizing Great Products Over Cheap

Often, the products we use can say a lot about how we value ourselves. We don’t simply mean makeup, but the whole extensive line of items we use to help ourselves groom in the morning. Of course, you needn’t purchase a complete palette set from the latest trending makeup artist to feel worthwhile, nor spend thousands of dollars on your straighteners to get a good effect. But it could be that doing a little research, considering alternative treatments or better areas of self-care could lead you to a whole grooming renaissance.

For example, using an incredible hair dryer designed around fast heating and controlled styling could help you achieve that look you want in the morning without hassle and stress, reliably every time. Sometimes having a great set of tools to rely on each and every morning can give you the best push forward, and the best start to your day. But be sure to consider:

Your Morning Ritual

We’ve said it before in this post and we’ll say it again. Beauty isn’t some grim duty you have to carry out. It’s not some awful responsibility that women (or men) are forever condemned to if they want to look passable. Far from it. You’re more than ‘passable’ without all of this effort. If beauty isn’t fun and exciting, then it’s not worth it. So it’s a great job it’s both of those things in hefty measure.

When we find something we enjoy, we appreciate the ritual of it. Think of a car fanatic washing his car and installing a new carbon fiber body kit, it’ll make their week. Think of a rower having a calming half an hour rowing on the fog-lined river. While we’re not suggesting beauty is your most important or only hobby, it can pay to enjoy a little morning ritual.

Decorate your beauty table with light bulbs or colored LEDs. If you don’t have a beauty table, make space for one in your room. Line up all your products and mirrors in the right way. Place a comfortable chair there. Perhaps place a speaker or two here, or even get vintage with a lovely vinyl player and a collection of old records. Perhaps line this up by your window so you can see the slow progress of life outside as you get ready. Wake up early enough where doing this needn’t be some horrific rush you experience in the morning. Maybe even give yourself a few minutes to read a couple of chapters of the latest novel lining your shelf. A little morning ritual never hurt, and can set you up for the day quite profoundly.

Enjoy It Socially

You can come to your own opinions about beauty – and you should! Allowing someone else to dictate what looks good on you, even a beauty expert, can feel a little limiting. The best beauty experts know how to give their advice warmly, as if a great friend. But they will never force their opinions on you. That means that if you find people like this, or friends like this, it can be wonderful to enjoy the social prospect of beauty with them. Heading to store launches or simply visiting the high street in your local city can help you see the latest beautiful deals and products, try a couple on, try a couple fragrances, and have fun with it. Even if you don’t purchase anything, the experience is what counts.

Adventurous

It can often be freeing to take fashion and beauty back into your own hands. Why not learn something new, and keep your interest in this hobby alive? Follow our blog, or follow social media accounts for beauty influencers you like. If you have something you wish to share, why not post yourself? Also, don’t be afraid to be a little adventurous. Might it be you wish you had that piercing you have been debating for some time, or even a tattoo you wish you had enjoyed some time ago? Might it be that you’d feel much more yourself if you simply had all of your clothes resized thanks to your amazing effort of losing weight in the last few months?

Being a little adventurous and deciding to do something you may not have usually can help this beauty interest feel fresh, and yes, add a little soul to proceedings.

Posture & How You Handle Yourself

Of course, there’s absolutely no need for us to dictate to you how to walk, how to talk, and how to move your body. But it has been known that learning how to stand up straight, to walk in your most comfortable manner, and to understand that embodying yourself with a little attitude can help you feel your most confident self. Posture plays a big part into this. If you feel timid the first and natural step is to make yourself ‘turn in.’ Imagine you’re at a party. People are being loud and obnoxious around you, no one is making healthy conversation, and you’re a little bit overtired. Of course, in this example you’d likely just leave, but even being in this environment can help you see just how your body reacts to certain stimulus. In this example for instance, it’s extremely likely you would unconsciously make yourself as small as possible, a natural tendency to try and ensure no one notices you.

But let’s say you work in an office. You want to give an assertive presentation to maybe get that promotion, but you feel a little uncomfortable. How would you seem the most confident? By choosing a range of high quality beauty materials, and wearing the best clothing ever? Or standing up straight, learning how to move your body with soul and authority? The answer is obvious. Simply assessing your body now and then can help you fix things, and give yourself the most ergonomic approach possible. It’s quite amazing to see how wondrous this can be for your confidence, but only if you allow it.

Don’t Force It

This post has encouraged confidence, self-belief and freeing your limitations above all. But there’s no reason as to why you should feel like you have to dominate everything around you. If you have only a tertiary interest in beauty, that’s completely fine too. Just being yourself is enough.

With these tips, you’re sure to have a little more soul in your walk.

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March 22, 2019

How Alcohol Affects Your Beauty

Many women nowadays follow a lot of skin regimen and routines just to improve their overall appearance. Although there is no doubt about having skin care routines can improve naturally your beauty and looks, most people fail to realize that the food and drinks they consume play a huge role in their respective looks and appearance. Alcohol, for instance, has a very destructive component that affects the physical and internal beauty.

As it happens, too much alcohol in your system can dramatically degrade your physical looks. While having good-looking cocktails and drinks for the purpose of social media attraction is pretty enticing, you must realize that these drinks do not offer any benefit for you. And if you are not entirely sure how alcohol affects your beauty, here are some reasons why you must start a sober living for women immediately:

Speed Up Aging Process

Alcoholic drinks can naturally speed up your aging process. And this is a fact that you must always remember. Keep in mind that when you drink alcohol, it totally dehydrates your body. Apparently, alcohol prevents the production of your anti-diuretic hormones. This forces your kidney to work harder than the usual. Thus, removing a lot of water from your body.

Certainly, you know what happens when your system is dehydrated. It does not only affect your skin, but it also affects every organ in your system. And when your skin dries inside out, your skin tends to wrinkle much quicker than the usual. Moreover, this will slow down your cells to regenerate new ones. Hence, you will end up having dry old skin that could make you look much older.

Damage Your Hair

Just like your skin, your hair can be also damaged when you are dehydrated. According to studies, skin and hair share almost the same cells. So, when one is experiencing a great deal damage, there is also a huge chance that the other is also experiencing the same thing.

In addition, it has been found that drinking alcohol decrease the zinc that is in your body. And when your body lacks the needed amount of zinc, this results in a much serious hair damage and degradation.

Causing Redness in Your Face

For sure, you’ve seen how your or someone’s face turns red when they drink alcohol. In actuality, the reddish or pinkish skin that appears when you drink too much alcohol does not mean that you are already drunk. This only means that the small blood vessels in your skin widens as you consume alcohol. Once these small vessels widen, they encourage more blood flow in the areas affected or your face.

Although some may say that they look good in having a pinkish or reddish glow, this actually can cause serious damage to your skin, blood vessels, and your eyes. This condition is called rosacea that once worsens, it could lead to blindness and other serious conditions.

Bloated Face

You are surely aware of the “beer-belly” condition. And it is common knowledge already that alcoholic drinks are the main reason for this. But, little did everyone know that liquors and alcoholic beverages can also result in the bloating of your face.

This series of events is actually related to the apparent dehydration that your body experiences when you consume alcohol. Since your system is experiencing a lot of water and electrolyte loss, your system tends to rob all the water that it can get when you drink water or eat food. And this abrupt robbing causes for the tissues to swell. Hence, this results in having a bloated face.

Swelling Around Your Eye

The same thing happens to your eyes as they also get swollen when you drink alcohol. This is all because of the water retention. It is important for you to note that dehydration affects almost all of your systems in the body. And although you will surely try to replenish your water consumption after drinking alcohol, your kidneys and liver will still try to work so hard. Accordingly, you will still end up dehydrated inside out.

Leads to Dull Complexion.

When your skin is healthy and glowing, this only means that your system and organs are working properly. Essentially, the way your skin looks and appears on the outside is a great indication that your internal system is working and functioning in its optimal state.

So, when you seem to notice that you are losing the brightness and glowing complexion that you once had, it only means that there is something wrong. And if you are drinking a lot of alcohol, this is the main effect that you can get from this negative habit.

All in all, the way you look outside has definitely something to do with the way your inner health and condition shows. So, even if you apply several creams and follow various skin care regimens, if you are not taking care or being mindful of the things you consume, your beauty will certainly fade in no time. And much more if you are drinking alcohol regularly.

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March 20, 2019

Choosing the Right Shower Gel for Your Skin

為您的皮膚選擇合適的沐浴露

選擇合適的沐浴露需要考慮您的護膚需求，並選擇最適合您的沐浴泡沫海綿。使用沐浴露很方便，因為它包裝在一個瓶子裡。與肥皂不同，淋浴露不那麼混亂，更容易攜帶旅行。此外，淋浴露對皮膚的刺激性要比肥皂強，並且有更多的香味和變化。

以下是一些選擇合適沐浴露的方法：


1.根據皮膚細節選擇

選擇合適的沐浴露是沐浴常規的第一步。要選擇合適的沐浴露，必須考慮您的皮膚類型和需求，以及讓您感覺最放鬆和舒適的香味。

  • 選擇您喜歡的香味。陣雨有助於緩解壓力。選擇一款能讓您精力充沛的香薰沐浴露，沒有更好的方法來增加您的沐浴時間。如果您喜歡涼爽清爽的沐浴，柑橘和薄荷香味非常適合給您帶來刺激的感覺。玫瑰和薰衣草香味凝膠有助於鎮靜，而香草和漿果香味的凝膠會讓你聞起來非常甜美並具有果香味。
  • 選擇適合您皮膚類型的產品。選擇適合您皮膚類型的沐浴露，獲得最大的益處。如果您的皮膚乾燥，請選擇含有天然油脂和保濕霜的保濕凝膠，最好選擇無香型凝膠。另一方面，如果您有油性皮膚，請選擇旨在幫助控制多餘油脂的澄清沐浴露。
  • 考慮過敏和皮膚敏感性。如果你有敏感的皮膚，選擇有機，無化學，無香味的天然沐浴露是防止皮疹和突破的最佳選擇。此外，購買不含硫酸鹽（十二烷基硫酸鈉或SLS）的沐浴露是最理想的，因為硫酸鹽是許多沐浴產品中常見的皮膚過敏原。


2.選擇起泡海綿

既然您已經決定購買哪種沐浴露，那麼下一個重要步驟就是選擇合適的泡沫海綿。因為沐浴露是液體形式，與肥皂相比，起泡沫可能更難，所以你需要一塊海綿來幫助你。

  • 塑料海綿。塑料海綿價格便宜，容易購買，並且具有各種形狀，尺寸和顏色。它們也比天然海綿快泡沫和柔軟。
  • 絲瓜瓤。絲瓜屬由絲瓜植物的干燥纖維製成。它比其他海綿類型更粗糙，更堅固，但它是天然的，是一個偉大的去角質。
  • 海綿。海綿是含有酶的天然海產品，可以阻止細菌，黴菌和黴菌。它還具有低過敏性，是敏感肌膚的理想選擇。雖然它可能比其他海綿貴一點，但海綿是很棒的沐浴必需品。


3.用沐浴露沐浴 既然你已經拿到了沐浴露和海綿，現在就可以開始在浴室裡使用它們！將自己浸泡在水中後，在海綿中塗抹適量的沐浴露。將海綿揉成泡沫，然後輕輕擦洗身體上的泡沫海綿。一旦你自己全身肥皂，用水沖洗乾淨，然後用毛巾擦乾。

Choosing the Right Shower Gel for Your Skin

Choosing the right shower gel for you entails considering your skin care needs and picking an accompanying lather sponge that works best for you. Using a shower gel is convenient because it is packaged in a bottle. Unlike soaps, shower gels are less messy and easier to bring for travels. In addition, shower gels tend to be less harsh on the skin than soaps, and have more scents and variants.

Here are some ways to choose the right shower gel:

  1. Choose based on skin specifics

Choosing the right shower gel is the first step in your shower gel bathing routine. Pick the right shower gel for you by considering your skin type and needs, along with what scent will make you feel most relaxed and comfortable.

  • Choose your favorite scent. Showers are good for unwinding stress. There’s no better way to boost your bath time relaxation by choosing a scented shower gel that invigorates you. If you like a cool and refreshing bath, citrus and minty scents are perfect for giving you a zesty kick. Rose and lavender scented gels are good for calming, while vanilla and berry-scented gels will make you very sweet smelling and fruity.
  • Select what’s right for your skin type. Get the most benefits by choosing a shower gel suited for your skin type. If you have dry skin, pick a moisturizing gel with natural oils and moisturizers, and go for unscented gels, preferably. On the other hand, if you have oily skin, choose a clarifying shower gel designed to help control excess oil.
  • Consider allergies and skin sensitivities. If you have sensitive skin, choosing organic-based, chemical-free, unscented natural shower gels is your best option to prevent rashes and breakouts. Also, buying a shower gel free from sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS) is ideal, since sulfates are a common skin allergen found in many bath products.
  1. Choosing a lathering sponge

Now that you’ve decided which shower gel to buy, the next important step in your shower gel regimen is selecting the right lather sponge. Because gels are in liquid form, it may be harder to work up a lather compared to soaps, so you will need a sponge to help you with that.

  • Plastic sponges. Plastic sponges are cheap, readily available, and come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They are also fast to lather and softer than natural sponges.
  • Loofahs. Loofahs are made from the dried fibers of the luffa plant. It is coarser and firmer than other sponge types, but it is natural and make for a great exfoliator.
  • Sea sponges. Sea sponges are natural sea products containing enzymes that keep bacteria, mold, and mildew away. It is also hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin. Although it may be a bit more pricey than other sponges, sea sponges are great bath essentials.
  1. Bathing using a shower gel

Now that you’ve got your shower gel and sponge in hand, you’re now ready to start using them in the bathroom! After immersing yourself with water, apply a moderate amount of shower gel into your sponge. Squish the sponge to work up a lather, and gently scrub the lathered sponge on your body. Once you have soaped yourself all up, rinse away with water, and dry yourself with a towel after.

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March 19, 2019

Ways to Determine What Mouthwash You Need

如何選對適合的漱口水

漱口水有自己的特定功能和優點。目前市場上出售的漱口水五花八門，很難選擇哪種最適合您。在選擇正確的漱口水時，最好的考量是考慮您目前的口腔保健需求。

以下是選擇漱口水產品以滿足您口腔衛生需求的指南：

1.美白牙齒

很多人對牙齒都有同樣的憂慮，就是擔心牙齒會變黃; 雖然不少人的牙齒天生就有點天然黃色，但牙齒變色主要是由於牙齒衛生不良而造成的，例如沒有每天刷牙、表面污漬也會導致牙齒變色，特別是在食用高度色素的食物時，如咖啡，漿果，紅酒，番茄醬和薑黃等黃色香料。隨著時間的增長，吸煙也會導致牙齒表面出現污漬。

為了防止和控制由於表面染色引起的牙齒變色，您可以嘗試使用美白漱口水來幫助去除牙齒表面污漬並密封牙齒琺瑯質，防止未來的牙齒出現染色變色的情況。

2.清新口氣

口臭是一種令人尷尬的經歷，您可以通過適當的飲食和口腔衛生來緩解。口臭主要是由口腔中的細菌積聚引起的。通常它是由吃洋蔥和大蒜等刺激性食物以及某些疾病如胃酸倒流而引起的。為防止口臭，您可以從飲食中減少進食辛辣和酸性食物。但是，如果您的口臭是由口腔細菌引起的，您應該使用含有氟化物的治療性漱口水來提升您的口腔衛生，以消除因細菌導致的口臭問題。保持口腔清潔更可以讓您的口氣保持更長時間的清新。

3.預防牙齦炎

牙齦炎是由牙垢積聚引起的常見口腔健康問題，通常是由於口​​腔衛生太差而引發。牙垢是一種在牙齦周圍形成的堅硬物質，使牙齦腫脹並引起牙齦疼痛。當牙齦周圍粘稠的細菌膜(稱為斑塊)漸形成牙垢後，牙菌斑會積聚在牙齦之間; 這是因為日常刷牙和使用牙線不足以到達牙齦之間的空間。雖然牙垢只能由牙醫去除，但您亦可以通過維持日常口腔護理程序來防止牙菌斑積聚，強烈建議您使用抗菌漱口水。

4.舒緩乾燥的嘴巴

口乾是一種不舒服的體驗，口乾正正因為你的嘴巴沒有產生足夠的唾液、或者由其他因素引起，例如脫水，感冒或流感，吸煙或藥物的副作用。長期口乾會使您易患口腔潰瘍，導致吞嚥，咀嚼和說話困難。

雖然您應該先諮詢您的牙醫以確定口乾的根本原因，但使用不含酒精的漱口水可以幫助舒緩您的口乾，既可以殺死細菌，又不會產生酒精和灼熱感覺。

5.孩子們的漱口水

為兒童選擇合適的漱口水可能很困難，因為儘管他們可能與成人有相同的口腔保健需求，但大多數可用的漱口水並不適合兒童。為您的孩子購買漱口水時，請注意漱口水的酒精含量以及其安全預防措施，並確保漱口後用清水正確沖洗。總結

選擇適合您特定口腔保健需求的漱口水產品時，您可以根據自己的特殊需要使用特殊的漱口水。如果您在為自己選擇合適的產品時需要更多幫助，請務必諮詢您的牙醫以獲取進一步的建議。

Ways to Determine What Mouthwash You Need

Mouthwashes come with their own list of features and benefits. With dozens of different mouthwash variants sold in the market today, it can be difficult to choose which one is the best for you. In selecting the right Mouthwash, the best place to start is considering your current oral health care needs.

Here’s a guide in selecting mouthwash products to suit your oral hygiene needs:

  1. Whitens Teeth

Many people are concerned about stained and discolored teeth. Although many people are born with naturally yellowish teeth, teeth discoloration is mainly caused by poor dental hygiene, such as not brushing one’s teeth daily. Surface stains also cause teeth discoloration, especially when eating highly pigmented foods like coffee, berries, red wine, tomato sauce, and yellow spices like turmeric. Smoking also contributes to surface stains over time.

To prevent and control teeth discoloration due to surface staining, you can try using a whitening mouthwash to help remove surface stains and seal your teeth enamel from future stain discoloration.

  1. Freshens Breath

Having bad breath is an embarrassing experience that can be mitigated with proper diet and oral hygiene. Bad breath, or halitosis, is mainly caused by germs and bacterial build up in the mouth. Oftentimes, it is temporarily caused by eating pungent foods like onion and garlic, and some medical conditions such as acid reflux.

To prevent bad breath, you may cut out pungent and acid forming foods from your diet. However, if your halitosis is caused by oral bacteria, you should upgrade your dental hygiene by using a therapeutic mouthwash containing fluoride to kill bad breath causing germs and bacteria. Keeping a clean mouth keeps your breath fresher for longer.

  1. Prevents Gingivitis

Gingivitis is a common oral health issue caused by tartar build up, often due to poor oral hygiene. Tartar is a hard substance that forms around the gums, making the gums swollen and causing gum pain. Tartar is formed when sticky bacterial films called plaques compact around the gums, and this happens because ordinary brushing and flossing cannot reach the spaces in between the gums, where plaque builds up. Although tartar can only be removed by a dentist, you can prevent plaque build up by maintaining a daily oral care routine, and using an antibacterial mouthwash is highly recommended.

  1. Soothes Dry Mouth

A dry mouth is an uncomfortable experience that happens when your mouth does not produce enough saliva and may be caused by many factors, such as dehydration, catching a cold or flu, smoking, or as a side effect of medications. Having a chronically dry mouth can make you susceptible to mouth sores and can cause difficulty in swallowing, chewing, and speaking.

Although you should check first with your dentist to identify the root cause of your dry mouth, using an alcohol-free mouthwash may help soothe your dry mouth, by killing off germs and bacteria without the burning and drying sensation that comes along with alcohol-based mouthwashes.

  1. Children’s Mouthwash

Choosing the right mouthwash for children can be difficult because although they might have the same oral health care needs with adults, most available mouthwashes are not suitable or children. When buying a mouthwash for your child, always take safety precautions with the alcohol content and ensure proper rinsing.

Conclusion

Choose the right mouthwash products that target your specific oral health care needs. If you need more help in selecting the right product for you, make sure to consult with your dentist for further recommendations. There’s a special mouthwash that you can use for your specific need.

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March 19, 2019

5 Ways Fashion is More Than Just Clothes

When you hear the word ‘fashion,’ what comes to mind? Likely, you think about the latest clothing trends: whether flare jeans are making a comeback or if you really can’t wear white after Labor Day. While fashion certainly involves clothes, it is so much more than what’s in our closets. In fact, an essential part of fashion comes from skincare, beauty, and makeup products. By encompassing all components, you can ensure that you’re at the top of what it truly means to be fashion-forward. 

Skin Care

The first step in creating a trend-worthy look is starting with healthy, radiant skin. It’s incredibly important to recognize that everyone’s skin is different and will, therefore, require a skin care regimen that perfectly suits their individual needs. No two faces are the same and the same goes for skin care. For all things skin care related, be sure to check out the women behind Face Flawless Skin. When it comes to toners, cleansers, sunscreen, and everything in between, this blog has you covered. 

If you enjoy keeping up with the latest skin care trends, you’ve likely heard of the Korean Beauty craze. For those who haven’t heard, Korean skin care products are flooding the shelves of department stores and specialized beauty shops, and for good reason. Countless women agree that the products work wonders. To learn more about how Korean skin care products may be the next addition to your skin care regimen, check out Peach & Lily, a blog that goes above and beyond when it comes to Korean beauty. 

Makeup

The next step in embracing your own personalized fashion is incorporating makeup. Whether your look requires a full face of glam or a more subtle glow, no outfit is complete without the perfect makeup. However, choosing the right makeup can be easier said than done. If quality is everything, than consider using Amway’s Artistry Studio 3-in-1 Brow Shaper. The gel-cream formula and built-in brush not only make it simple to use, but also easy to customize. 

Fashionistas who fall in love with Amway’s beauty products even have the opportunity to make a little extra money by selling their favorite makeup. Spreading the love of makeup while making money with Amway is something we can all get behind. 

Hair Products  

Another crucial part of fashion is how you choose to style your hair. Choosing the appropriate shampoo and conditioner is the first step. For instance, hair that has been colored will require a different product that hair lacking volume. That’s why companies like Chi make specialized shampoos and conditioners that are formulated for exactly what your hair needs. When it comes to hair products, one size does not fit all.

Next, by using tools like BaBylissPro’s 3/4″ Spring Curling Iron, fashionistas can take their look from day-to-night simply by changing up their hair. Finally, texturing wax, mousse, and spray can secure your look and help effortlessly pull your entire style together. 

Body Care 

When we talk about our skin, we must consider all of our skin, not just our faces. Healthy, moisturized skin gives individuals more freedom to express themselves fully without the fear of covering up their insecurities. When it comes to glowing skin, beauty blogger Samantha Wennerstrom knows the secret. Luckily for us, she shares it on her blog for everyone to benefit from.

Experts agree that healthy skin often starts from the inside out. For most, that means being hyper-aware of how different food affects your body and, therefore, your skin. Taking care of the inside of your body will prove to have wonderful benefits for the outside of your body. 

Confidence 

Perhaps the greatest way to truly embrace your fashion sense is through your confidence in doing so. With this beautiful mindset, you can be one step closer to fully embodying what it means to be fashion-forward.

Fashion: More Than Clothes 

When it comes to fashion, look beyond your closet. Look to brilliant, clear skin. Look to bold eyeshadow palettes. Look to fierce hairstyles. Embrace your body. Feel your style from the inside out.

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March 18, 2019

Disney Minnie Mouse and Dose of Colors Launch New Collection!

 

Los Angeles, CA – March 18, 2019 – Dose of Colors is thrilled to present a fun, bold and fearless collaboration with timeless icon, Disney Minnie Mouse. Devised with the brand’s penchant for color, this collection is an all-tonality encompassing celebration perfect for the beauty fanatic looking to amp up their daily makeup routine or for day to night versatility.

The Minnie Mouse Eyeshadow Blush Palette is the leader of the pack with six pigmented neutral to bold shades and one faultless matte blush. In harmony with the hues of the palette are the three new Liquid Matte Lipsticks in long-wearing, Minnie-approved shades. Feeling a little flashy? Try the accompanying Glitter Eyeliners, in three varied colors sure to set off the existing sparkle in your eyes. To complete any look, for the first time in any Dose of Colors collab, the ultimate eye-batting lashes inspired by Minnie herself! These lightweight lashes provide all the length and volume you could want.

WHAT: Disney Minnie Mouse and Dose of Colors Collection

LAUNCH DATE: March 18, 2019 on www.doseofcolors.com and Naimie’s Beauty

April 21, 2019 at ULTA online
May 5, 2019 at ULTA in-store

DETAILS: Special Edition SKUs include —

Multi-use palette $39 USD; six neutral to bold eyeshadow shades in matte and shimmer finishes, one matte blush
Minnie Mouse Liquid Matte Lipsticks $18 USD; three high payoff shades
Minnie Mouse Glitter Eyeliners $19; three shimmery ways to make a statement Minnie Mouse Lashes $15 USD; get flare-y with it…and length and volume with these special-to-the-collection lashes.
Available today on www.doseofcolors.com.
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March 18, 2019

Best Massage Oil Ingredients for Your Baby

 對您的寶寶最好的按摩油成分

按摩是新生兒護理方案的重要一環。每天輕輕按摩寶寶對皮膚和肌肉都十分有益，也被證明可以促進寶寶的生長和增強免疫力。因此，選擇合適的嬰兒按摩油非常重要。

最好的嬰兒按摩油

寶寶的皮膚非常細膩。因此，選擇低過敏性按摩油非常重要，它既可以滋潤寶寶的皮膚，又不會引起過敏。理想情況下，您應該選擇低過敏性植物油和天然油，並避免使用礦物油（也稱為凡士林）等合成油。應避免使用強烈的精油，如薰衣草和柑橘油，因為它們可能會引起過敏反應。以下有一些推薦的按摩油適合嬰兒的嬌嫩肌膚。

  • 多元不飽和植物油。多元不飽和植物油含有豐富的好脂肪酸，如Omega-3，Omega-6，亞油酸和油酸脂肪酸，這些都是身體健康所需要的。這些精油對寶寶的皮膚也很好，因為它能夠很好地提供保護和形成屏障，對寶寶的皮膚也不刺激。葵花籽油，葡萄籽油和紅花籽油都是可用於按摩寶寶的優質植物油。
  • 椰子油。椰子油非常萬用，具有一系列健康益處。椰子油不僅具有深層保濕作用，還具有抗真菌，抗病毒和抗菌作用。每天使用時，嬰兒體重也會增加。它沒有已知的致敏副作用，是您可以用於寶寶的最好，最健康，最實惠的油之一。
  • 乳木果油。乳木果油是一種來自乳木果種子的奶油狀黃油物質。它含豐富營養，也可用作溫和的防曬霜。它還具有抗炎和皮膚舒緩的功效，非常適合用於寶寶皮膚,尤其應付突然發作的皮疹。

如何正確按摩寶寶

除了選擇溫和的按摩油，知道如何正確按摩寶寶也很重要。以下是按摩寶寶時的一些提示：

  • 按摩寶寶的最佳時間是在睡前和洗澡後。確保在進食後至少一兩個小時才進行按摩，因為餵奶後過早按摩寶寶可能會導致寶寶嘔吐。
  • 按摩時間應為大約5-10分鐘。當寶寶開始睡覺，哭泣或嬉戲時，您也可以停止按摩，因為這意味著您的寶寶當天已按摩得很足夠。
  • 您按摩時手指必須輕盈溫柔，就像撫摸寶寶一樣。柔和地撫摸寶寶的腳，小腿，大腿，手臂和背部。順時針按摩寶寶的胃有助於改善寶寶的消化能力。

按摩對寶寶的成長和健康非常有益。選擇合適的按摩油並使用正確的技術，您可以確保為您和您的小孩提供有趣和安全的親子體驗。避免按摩寶寶的臉部和頭部，因為油脂對於他的頭部皮膚可能過於刺激。

Best Massage Oil Ingredients for Your Baby

Massaging your baby is a great addition to your newborn care regimen. Gently massaging your baby daily is beneficial for your baby’s skin and muscles, and has been shown to boost your baby’s growth and immunity. Thus, choosing the right Baby massage oil  is important to ensure a safe massage experience for your baby.

Best baby massage oils

A baby’s skin is very delicate. Thus, it is important to choose a hypoallergenic massage oil that will both moisturize your baby’s skin without causing irritation. Ideally, you should be opting for hypoallergenic plant-based and natural oils, and avoid synthetic oils like mineral oil (also called petrolatum). It’s also advisable to avoid strong essential oils like lavender and citrus oils, as they might cause allergic reactions. Here are some recommended massage oils suitable for baby’s delicate skin.

  • Polyunsaturated vegetable oils. Polyunsaturated vegetable oils are rich in good fatty acids like such as Omega-3, Omega-6, linoleic, and oleic fatty acids, which are needed for good health. These oils are also great for your baby’s skin because it’s excellent in protecting the skin’s barrier and is gentle enough for your baby’s skin. Sunflower seed oil, grapeseed oil, and safflower seed oil are excellent vegetable oils for massaging your baby.
  • Coconut oil. Coconut oil is very versatile with an array of health benefits. Coconut oil is not only deeply moisturizing — it is also antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral, and antimicrobial. It has been shown to increase weight in babies when applied daily. It has no known allergenic effects and is one of the best, healthiest, and affordable oils you can use for your baby.
  • Shea butter. Shea butter is a creamy, buttery substance derived from the shea fruit seeds. It is rich in nutrients and acts as a mild sunscreen as well. It also has anti-inflammatory and skin soothing properties, which makes it excellent for managing flare-ups and rashes in your baby’s skin.

How to properly massage your baby

Apart from picking a mild, gentle massaging oil, knowing how to properly massage your baby is also important. Here are some tips you need to know when massaging your baby:

  • The best times to massage your baby is during bedtime and after a bath. Make sure to space massages at least an hour or two after eating, since massaging your baby too soon after feeding may cause your baby to spit up.
  • Limit your massage time for up to 5-10 minutes only. You can also stop massaging when your baby starts sleeping, crying, or frolicking since it means that your baby has had enough massage time for that day.
  • Your massage strokes must be light and gentle as if caressing your baby only. Massage your baby’s feet, legs, thighs, arms, legs, and back with gentle smoothing strokes. Massaging your baby’s stomach in a clockwise direction will help improve your baby’s digestion.

Massages are greatly beneficial for your baby’s growth and health. By choosing the right massage oils and using the right techniques, you can be assured of a fun and safe bonding experience for you and your little one. Avoid massaging your baby’s face and head, since the oils may be too harsh for his or her skin, and the head still has some soft parts in there.

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March 17, 2019

SURPRISING SKIN SINS THAT AGE YOUR FACE

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Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that smoking, not wearing sunscreen and going to bed with your makeup on hardly produces the coveted look of Instagram’s “glass skin.”  Aside from these three ‘skin sins’ there are many others that are not so obvious. We turned to Denver Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Manish Shah who is a big believer in pre-juvenation and a holistic approach to youth. 

Inconsistent Dieting

“Many people think caring for your skin is skin-deep,” quips Dr. Shah. “It is not.“ Inconsistent or inadequate nutrition that has your body mass and weight moving in a yo-yo motion up and down the scale can contribute to ruined elasticity and reduced collagen in the skin. This is part of the reason why specialists will recommend a two-pound maximum weight loss goal per week because your skin needs time to adapt to the loss of mass. Dr. Shah explains that the skin needs to be nourished from the inside as well and many of the trend diets like keto and paleo focus on one group of food and though it can help keep a caloric deficit, it can also create a deficit of the necessary vitamins and minerals you need to keep your skin looking healthy.

Drinking Too Much Coffee

“Excessive amounts of caffeine can increase the levels of insulin and cortisol in the system,” explains Dr. Shah.  Insulin increases inflammation and cortisol is known as the stress hormone. This combination could mix up your sleeping habits and contribute to continued stress which can lead to sleep deprivation. “Sleep deprivation prevents that regenerative rest our skin and mind need to stay healthy.”

Neglecting the Skin Around Your Eyes

“The skin around your eyes is the thinnest and has very few oil glands,” says Dr. Shah. Pamper your eyes and stave off signs of aging by choosing a daily eye cream that includes peptides. Dr. Shah explains, “They work to stimulate collagen production and prevent fine lines. Be sure to check the label.” Other notable ingredients that reduce puffiness, lines, wrinkles, and under eye circles are caffeine and nicotinic acid (a form of the B vitamin niacin).

Expecting Instant Results from Beauty Treatments

Most of us are guilty of trying a face cream or anti-aging treatment once or twice and then giving up on it before it has had a chance to work. A majority of anti-aging treatments take up to a month to begin showing positive effects. Dr. Shah explains, “This is due to the cycle of your skin, which undergoes a period of cellular structure renewal over a span of 30 days. In our instant gratification mode, we often toss a product before giving it time to work.”

Taking Medications With Side-Effects on the Skin

Certain medications like corticosteroids for asthma and arthritis cause the skin to thin and weakens blood vessels. Medicine to treat seizures can cause heightened sensitivity to sun damage in the skin which is a common perpetrator in premature aging. Blood pressure medications that block calcium channels have been studied in relation to their inhibition of collagen production by obstructing the absorption of vitamin C by the cells. Vitamin C is an important part of collagen production.  “If these medications are being prescribed to you by your physician then the benefits outweigh their effect on collagen production. There is no need to stress over this, as long as you take care of your skin in other ways you should be fine,” explains Dr. Shah.

Consuming Excessive Amounts of Salt

“By all measures, an excess of salt in your diet is detrimental to your kidneys, your cardiovascular health and, yes, your skin,” says Dr. Shah. Salt absorbs moisture and it can aid in making your skin look dry and less vibrant. Reducing your sodium intake and sticking to a moisturizing routine should help your skin stay healthy and smooth.

Facial Expressions

Every time you move that beautiful face, your skin wrinkles a little bit. Most of the time your face bounces back and those little wrinkles disappear once new skin cells grow.

Soap

While you may think that soap is your skin’s best friend, this is actually not the case. The reason for this is that your skin has an acid mantle which is a natural protective barrier of the skin. When you wash with soap – which is generally alkaline – it can remove this protective layer of oils and dry out the skin, eventually leading to wrinkles. Dr. Shah says that “While it is not advisable to stop washing entirely, try swapping the soap for a PH-neutral and chemical-free cleanser, and bear in mind that there is such a thing as over-cleansing your skin.” 

Tugging on Your Skin While Applying or Removing Makeup

To minimize the damage to the skin around your eyes, follow these quick tips from Dr. Shah:

Use your ring finger to pat on products around your eyes, including serums, oils, moisturizers, and concealers. Your ring finger is the least likely to pull or tug at your skin.

Apply eyeliner and eyeshadow by gently closing your eyelids, rather than by pulling them taut. If you’re struggling to apply without pulling, consider investing in products that are made to apply smoothly, like cream or gel formulas.

Have patience when removing makeup from the eye area. Use cotton or another soft product, coated well with your favorite makeup removing solution. Hold the cotton over your closed eye without wiping, allowing the product to break down the makeup. After a minute or so, wipe gently to remove the makeup. 

Picking Your Skin

You’re not a dermatologist or licensed aesthetician. You should not be picking at your pimples, ingrown hairs, or anywhere else on your face. It’s one of the biggest assaults against your skin and can have permanent effects. “The more people press and manipulate blemishes, the more inflammation they create underneath,” explains Dr. Shah. “The result is scars, pockmarks, and discoloration that can become permanent.”

Licking Your Lips Constantly

There’s a myth out there that claims people can get addicted to lip balm. “These people just have dry skin and miss the feeling of the balm when it’s gone,” says Dr. Shah. Lip licking can become a bad habit. But when you moisten your lips that way, you actually wind up making things worse. The water in your saliva evaporates, leaving lips dry and cracked. “Saliva can contain bacteria and irritants, so you can end up with a rash around the lips as well,” says Dr. Shah. Try a lip balm such as Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Balm, Original Beeswax with Vitamin E & Peppermint Oil.

About Dr. Manish Shah:

www.drmanishshah.com

Manish Shah, M.D., F.A.C.S. was born in Canada and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. He graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a degree in biomedical engineering. He then completed his medical training at the University of Virginia, earning his Medical Doctorate. During this time, he also completed a one-year fellowship in microsurgery research at the New York University School of Medicine / Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. As a prelude to his plastic surgery training, Dr. Shah completed a rigorous five-year training program in General and Trauma Surgery at Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia. His formal training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was completed at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga Unit. After completing his plastic surgery training, he moved to New York City when he was selected for the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He underwent extensive, advanced training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body at the hands of some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the world. This fellowship is widely considered to be the best of its kind in the world. Dr. Shah is one of only a select few plastic surgeons in the country who has undergone formal post-graduate training in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Shah’s specialties include revision facial aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty (“nose reshaping”), and aesthetic surgery of the breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction). He is, however, well-trained in all areas of aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Shah’s aim is to obtain a natural appearing transformation that complements the real you!

Dr. Shah is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.  He maintains a private practice in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver.

Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Rhinoplasty Society, and the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Shah is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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March 13, 2019

7 Tips to Clean a Drip Coffee Maker

Have you ever wondered about how you can brew the perfect cup of coffee on your drip coffee maker? Well, it isn’t just about the type of beans and methods you use, but also how you maintain it. Yes, cleaning is imperative to ensure a good cup of coffee and a machine to last for years.

Surprisingly, not many people actually know how to clean their drip coffee makers. That results in lots of oil and calcium deposits that affect your coffee’s taste and the machine’s performance. To prevent that, I’ll be showing you the seven cleaning tips inspired by a cool coffee blog – Coffeeurban to clean a drip coffee maker!

  1. Is It Dishwasher Friendly?

Unless it says on the label, I highly recommend that you do NOT place your coffee pot or its other contents in the dishwasher. Not only might this damage your coffee pot and parts, but it may also not be cleaned as thoroughly as you expect!

So what do you do? It’s best to clean it by hand and to run a brew with the appropriate cleaning solutions.

  1. When Do You Clean It?

You don’t need to clean out your entire drip coffee maker every day, besides the coffee pot. I recommend that you deep-clean the coffee maker at least once a month, which ensures that both outside and inside of the machine is completely clean and can perform well.

As for me, I deep clean once a week or once every two weeks to keep it working in top condition!

  1. What Do You Clean Your Drip Coffee Maker With?

There are several types of cleaning solutions you can use to clean your drip coffee maker, both homemade or store-bought.

  • Create a cleaning solution of one part white vinegar and one part water, enough for two brewing cycles
  • If you don’t want white vinegar, you can substitute and use dishwashing liquid instead
  • There are specialized cleaning solutions for drip coffee makers, as recommended by the machine’s manufacturers
  1. What If You Aren’t Using Your Drip Coffee Maker?

If you aren’t using your drip coffee maker for a few days or so, then it’s best to leave the lids of the coffee pot and water reservoir off. This will have the interiors dry properly, preventing any mold, residue, and has the airflow healthily. Also, remember that the machine should be unplugged when not in use, as a safety precaution and to prevent it from wearing out.

  1. Checking and Addressing Damages

Sometimes our drip coffee makers incur damages without us even knowing about it! So when doing a weekly or monthly cleaning, check out your coffee pot and other parts of the machine, replacing and repairing cracked or worn out parts which are a huge danger to your safety AND the coffee maker.

Always clean up coffee spills on the heating pad, replace cracked filter baskets, and check the machine’s coffee pot every now and then for cracks.

  1. Avoid Overusing and Keeping the Drip Coffee Maker In Power

Maintaining your coffee maker isn’t just about cleaning it right, it’s about using it right as well! With that being said, it’s important to avoid overusing it to the point that it’s considered abuse! I like brewing one huge batch a day, which prevents me from constantly switching on and off the coffee maker, as this can wear down its power.

  1. The Official and Simple Steps in Cleaning

Follow these three simple steps in deep cleaning your drip coffee machine:

  1. Place your chosen cleaning solution into the coffee pot and brew this solution in the machine two times.
  2. Repeat the first step, but using only distilled water this time to rinse our the solution.
  3. Use baking soda and a sponge to scrub the stains from the coffee machine, and rinse.

Cleaning your drip coffee maker isn’t such a tedious task, only needing a bit of your time and regular cleaning materials. As long as you know what to do to keep your coffee maker clean and maintained well, then you can enjoy delicious cups of coffee for a long time. It’s not that hard and can be done within minutes!

Hopefully, this article on the seven tips to clean a drip coffee maker helped you out! So don’t wait any longer and look into using any of these tips and steps now.

If you have any questions or want to share your tips and experiences on cleaning your drip coffee maker, then comment below! Your thoughts are much appreciated.

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March 12, 2019

7 Glamorous Fashion Staples for Every Occasion


Every stylish woman knows that staying on trend doesn’t have to be expensive if you invest in high-quality staple items. You need to find a few key pieces of clothing and accessories which will not only stand the test of time but also give you the versatility needed for a variety of occasions. While fashion, by its very nature, is a continually moving beast, there are certain wardrobe items which somehow never get old. Below are seven wardrobe staples which you can rely on time and time again to come to your rescue when you need that magic combination of glamour, sophistication, and simplicity.

     1.   The Little Black Dress

Maybe this is an obvious item to start with, but the LBD has stood the test of time when it comes to versatility and glamour with the potential for a sexy edge when needed. You can play with the LBD like a blank canvas, dressing it up with jewelry and heels or pairing it with flats and a cardigan for the daytime or a fitted blazer for work. Accessories of any color will bring it to life and, with the right fit for your shape, can make you feel like a million dollars.

     2. The Perfect Pair of Jeans

It seems that different styles of denim jeans are on rotation when it comes to what’s in fashion, but it’s highly likely you know which style of jeans compliments your figure best. Straight, flared, skinny, wide-leg high-waist; whatever makes you look and feel amazing. Your top, shoes, and accessories will take care of the color and finishing touches, but the jeans hold the show together.

     3.  A Sassy Midi Skirt

Some women stay away from skirts, but the truth is that a midi skirt with some flow and movement can flatter just about anyone’s shape and style. Again, this item can be paired with flats or heels depending on the occasion, and your choice of patterns and colors is endless.

     4.  A Statement Piece of Jewelry

Even a pair of jeans and a plain tee can be quickly transformed into a chic cocktail outfit with the right piece of jewelry. Whether it’s a necklace, earrings or a bracelet, sparkle, color and shine lifts even the most conservative of outfits to the next level, especially when you’re in a hurry to catch that cab!

 

     5.  The Classic Coat

Why cover a stunning outfit with an average coat? No one wants to uncomfortable when they’re out, but that’s no reason to compromise on fashion. Invest in a sophisticated all-rounder from a duffle coat womens’ retailer in a color to suit any outfit’s palette.

    6.  A Sexy Ankle Boot

Heeled ankle boots are the perfect way to get a little height and glamour while still maintaining that smart, practical edge so you can get the day done! You can wear these boots with dresses, jeans or a pantsuit.

     7.  A Chic (and Versatile) Bag

The ultimate staple for every woman is the all-important bag. This is somewhere you might need to invest in a few options to cover all eventualities, e.g., a small, medium and a large so that you can choose the right one for your load that day. Keep the design and colors neutral, and you’re ready for anything.

 

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