Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
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Fantasy Inspires McQueen Looks
Tree roots, insects, wood nymphs and the alien in the movie "Species" inspired looks at Alexander McQueen.
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Cheryl Vitali to join Lancome.
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More...Friday, October 3, 2008
Anti Aging Herbs For The Heart
Take a bite on a habanero pepper and you instantly feel a rush of heat to all parts of your body. That is due to the increased blood flow throughout your body. That is an effect that no pharmaceutical drug can create. Cayenne moves blood to the sick and dying organs and with it nutrients and healing bio-chemicals. At the same time it gets the waste materials carried away. For best result, Cayenne pepper should be taken with meals. Use 1/4 of a teaspoon of powder, or more, in a cup of distilled hot water.
Jiaogulan.
Jiaogulan is a Chinese herb and in Japan it is called Amachazuru and it is used to lower the cholesterol levels in the blood stream. It lowers the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and raises the HLD cholesterol (good cholesterol). This herb can lower the blood pressure when it is to high and it can also rise the blood pressure when it is to low.
Soy.
Soy has been used in Japan and China for centuries and has shown to reduce the chances of having a heart attack. It is also shown to reduce the chances of developing breast cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. Good sources of soy are lentils and flaxseeds, tofu, miso and soymilk.
Gynostemma Herb.
Gynostemma herb is also known as Southern Ginseng by the Chinese Herbalists. It is not related to ginseng and it belongs to the cucumber family and has traditionally been grown in the South Central China area. This area of China is well know for the long life if it's people as well as the low occurrences of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Gynostemma has been shown to have a marked effect in reducing the amount of cholesterol levels in the blood. Gynostemma works by emulsifying the cholesterol deposits that have accumulated on the blood vessel walls, thus making them available for excretion out of your body.
Procyanidolic.
Procyanidolic aligomers (PCO) are derived from pine bark and grape seeds. Studies have show it to prevent histamine release, promotes healthy veins and circulatory system.
Lecithin.
Lecithin has been showed to lower the risk of heart disease. It reduces the adhesiveness of platelets in the blood stream; reduce very low-density lipoprotein, lowers triglycerids and cholesterol in the blood.
Foti.
Foti can lower the cholesterol in the blood by inhibiting its absorption in the intestines, which assists in the prevention of arteriosclerosis and other heart related diseases.
Niacin is the closest thing available to a perfect treatment that corrects most causes of coronary heart disease. Niacin blocks the release of fatty acids from fat cells. Niacin plays a critical role in energy production, gene expression, and hormone synthesis. You cannot live without it. Niacin also tends to shift LDL particle distribution to larger particle size and improve HDL functioning. The intake of 3 grams Niacin for as little as two weeks can reduce serum cholesterol by 26 percent.
Vitamin E.
Vitamin E supplies Oxygen to the heart and the other muscles in the body. Accelerates wound healing and aids in the functioning of the immune system.
If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Anti Aging Skin Care And Acne
The skin of men and women should be properly moisturized so that signs of aging will diminish and along with a good sun block will go a long way to accomplish your goals. There are a number of different products available but not all of the products you try will provide satisfactory results and in some cases may actually worsen you acne problem.
Consulting a skin care expert or a dermatologist should be your first step before using any type of anti aging acne skin care regiment. There are many kinds of acne scars that may have appeared on the surface of the skin, which may prove to be resistant to the anti aging acne skin care product you may use. A professional can tell you which products would give you the best results based on the type of skin problem you have.
A good choice for anti aging acne skin care is glycolic acid peels, salicylic acid peels, as well as TCA peels that are often recommended by dermatologists because they work well on not only acne scars, but also takes care of age spots as well as fine wrinkles. Another product you can use is Bi-phasic peel.
You need to take timely action when the first signs of acne or aging appear. Any delay would only lead to a worsening of the condition. Applying good anti-aging acne skin care products will not only help remove wrinkles, but also may have a positive effect on the acne scars since the products used contain Retinol, which is a form of vitamin A and it has considerable rejuvenating effects on aging skin.
Vitamin A in the form of Retinoid and Retinol are used in the cosmetic industry to improve the skin replacement rate. The effects of acne and the scars from acne can be markedly reduced by this higher skin cell replacement rate. The anti aging chemicals also found in vitamin A are absorbed through the skin and can increase the collagen level giving the skin a more youthful appearance.
Regular application of retinol can make the skin soft and smooth. The pores will be cleaned and less visible and wrinkles will be less pronounced thus the signs of aging would be reduced. Retinol has been found to improve skin texture, tone and color.
Common Vitamins and over the counter products can help with aging such as Vitamin A, Antioxidants, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Aloe Vera.
Substances called Antioxidants can neutralize free radical by pairing up or binding with the free radical elections thus inhibiting them from damaging cells in the human body. Natural Antioxidants are abundant in fruits and vegetables such as, apples, blueberries, broccoli, cherries, cranberries, Grapes, spinach, and Spirulina a blue-green algae.
Vitamin D is manufactured in the skin following direct exposure to sunlight. Many studies show that Vitamin D production decreases in older people and in those who are housebound. Vitamin D is needed by the body to absorb calcium, which makes your bones stronger and helps prevent factures.
Vitamin E is also clinically proven as an effective antioxidant. It also improves our skin's moisture and content, but also has skin protection properties and is good in smoothing our skin.
Aloe Vera will help rejuvenate and tone skin all over. A naturally cooling gel, the Aloe Vera botanical ingredients work together to stimulate the blood circulation and naturally soften the skin.
If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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Cruelty meets beauty for Pakistan burn victims
Saira Liaqat and Urooj Akbar are among Pakistan's many female victims of arson and acid attacks. Such tales tend to end in a life of despair for the woman. The two instead became beauticians.
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Henna hazard: Chemical causes ornate allergies
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Ask the Eco Geek: Is smelly nail polish dangerous?
My wife bought some acrylic to do her nails and my daughter’s nails. The scent of it was so strong I had to go to the other room. How harmful are these smells to my small children?
Ethan
Behind the Seams with Kate D’Arcy of Toggery
“We all have to do our part, why not look fabulous while you do it!?"
Kate D’Arcy, Toggery Organic Designs
Over-exposed: after sun skin care
Has the end of summer with too much sun and too little sun screen left you feeling the heat? Here are the products you should be slathering on to help you reverse the burn.
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More...Keep your skin looking forever young
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More...
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More...
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Beauty & Fashion.yghk
Chanel Lovers: Stars Who Heart Their CC's
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My Secret to Beautiful Natural Curly Hair
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Perfume is used to give the human body, animals, objects and living spaces a pleasant smell or fragrance. It is a composition of fragrant essential oils, aroma compounds, fixatives and solvents. The fragrance of a beautiful woman is a definite embodiment of her womanliness.
More...Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Anti Aging Herbs For Memory 101
What good is living to be over 100 years of age if we have lost our minds at 65? Becoming a nation of caregivers for the elderly would not benefit society or the government. Our brain, like any other organ in our body, needs to get proper nourishment, have toxins removed, exercised, and get the proper amount of rest in order to function properly. Some herbs have shown the ability in helping prevent and in some cases treat or even reverse memory loss.
Chief of the US Dept of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University stated, because the brain consumes and processes so much oxygen, it produces a lot of free radicals, and is most susceptible to oxidative damage. Free radicals are created during the normal process of metabolism; cells produce unstable oxygen molecules that damage cells. Almost all of the anti-aging products on the market promote the anti-oxidant quality of their product.
Ginkgo.
Ginkgo is also called the duck foot tree and was found in China during the late 18th century. A French study conducted in the 1980s showed that women taking 600 mg of Ginkgo a day showed short-term memory improvement. It is also believed to improve circulation, and helps with sight and hearing loss. Ginkgo is also a blood thinner and anyone taking blood thinners or aspirin should consult with their doctor prior to starting any treatment that uses Ginkgo.
Lycium or Lycii Berries.
The Chinese Herbalists have used lyceum berries, also known as Chinese Wolfberry, since the 1st century AD for improving the circulation, removing toxins from your liver and kidneys. Lycium berries are also rich in antioxidants, which can neutralize free radical by pairing up or binding with the free radical elections thus inhibiting them from damaging cells in the human body. They are also used to treat dizziness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision. The root of the Lycium plant is used to relieve cough, wheezing, high blood pressure, and reduce fever.
Blueberry and Blackberries.
Blueberries and Blackberries contain a large quantity of antioxidants, which may help reduce the effect age related memory problems. They contain a chemical called anthocyanins which are very powerful antioxidants.
Hawthorn.
Hawthorn has an high concentration of anti-oxidants and can help remove toxins in the brain and can strengthens the blood vessels which helps get oxygen and nutrients transported to the brain.
Shilajit.
Shilajit is a powerful antioxidant that is one of the few chemicals that can cross the blood-brain barrier. It has been used for over 3,000 years and has is also called the Destroyer Of Weakness. Shilajit improves memory and the ability to handle stress. Shilajit is found in the Himalayan mountains and has been used by the local residents for centuries. It is not unusually for the people living in that region to live to be over 100 years of age.
Periwinkle.
Periwinkle helps to improve mental activity by increasing the blood flow to the brain.
Rutin.
Studies have shown that Rutin inhibited the oxidative damage in human red blood cells.
Rosemary.
Rosemary stimulated blood circulation and the nervous system and enhances memory and concentration. The ancient Greeks called it the Herb of Memory and they wore a stalk in their hair to increase memory.
Fish Oil.
Fish oil contains omega 3 and fatty acids, which have been shown to stimulate the brain and increase memory and mental awareness.
If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Monday, August 11, 2008
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Natural Beauty Secrets
Woman’s hair, hands, legs, feet, her breasts, eyebrows, eyes, lips and every organ that carry its own importance in attracting men. This is why, currently, the glamour market boom with all innumerable products for beauty.
In conclusion, beauty is also supposed to be the most essential feature for the women on the world today, and it is vital today is much more than it used to be in yesteryears. Therefore, women must perform also extra efforts to keep the skin healthy and look refreshed so as not to attract the men whose dreams make their life. Let us quickly also look at some of the natural beauty secrets:-
You should in fact avoid eating foods those have refined carbohydrates as they may trigger insulin spikes and so blackheads even break-out. Acne on the face may actually cause embarrassment and be an onerous problem.
One should keep herself active by adopting some weight loss program to remain him fit and fine. Such programs also encourage individuals to target goals to have a healthy lifestyle and at the same time getting the desired weight and shape.
Beauty conscious person must have a actual healthy eating pattern that reduces the calorie intake from various foods. It is very essential to include in the diet foods those are rich in Vitamin A like carrots those are rich in beta-carotene. Vitamin A and E is responsible to offer really a healthy skin.
Taking natural supplements such as Breast Products and Breast Face Products also can help achieving desired beauty of breasts and of face. However, it is strongly recommended to have a regular physical activities or exercises. Getting involved in the outdoor activities and sports can keep the body more active and alive since such as physical activities are important to burn excess body fats.
Take dark green leafy vegetables so that you can provide good fiber to the body. Drink plenty of water daily - at least 8 glasses. One should also avoid alcohol, smoking as it dehydrates the skin. Also reduce to drinking beverages those contain high sugar. In case, you are obese, you can try also natural products such as Slim Shape cellulite cream or Sunova Bioslim capsules that really help reducing body weight naturally.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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Natura Blisse Has a 'Cure'
IRVING, Tex. — With the launch of The Cure day facial cream in August, Natura Bissé is maneuvering to capture a broader customer base.
The Cure is $190 for 1.7 ounces — not cheap, but more accessible than the company’s premium restorative moisturizer, the $318 Diamond Extreme Cream.
The Cure represents the top price in a line of products that the company considers “essentials,” including dozens of items priced from $35 to $77, some of which are subbranded Oxygen and C+C.
“We have to show our product specialists that we have the opportunity to develop new customers,” said Patricia Fisas, chief executive officer of Natura’s U.S. division and daughter of company founder Ricardo Fisas. “Hello, we have other things. The Cure will help a lot, and we are relaunching our vitamin C products in October with streamlined packaging.”
The Cure is designed as an all-in-one cream to repair cellular damage by activating the production of sirtuin enzymes in the skin, moisturize and fight free radicals, Fisas explained. It is projected to do $2 million its first year.
“This is like taking your skin to the spa to restore balance and prevent aging,” said Fisas. “It’s the top rung for our essentials products.”
Natura has only three items branded Essential, but Fisas applies the term “essential” to Natura treatments that retail under $200.
“We can get more customers with the essentials,” she said. “It is not a Diamond season for us.”
Fisas said she feels the company has put so much emphasis on luxury launches, including the $715 Inhibit Tensolift plumping serum, that it is missing out on business in treatments that constitute the majority of the line.
“We can compete with Clarins, Lancôme [and] Estée Lauder in better prices,” noted Jose Borrell, chief operating officer of the U.S. division and Fisas’ husband. “We know our products are effective. But we have to change the mind-set of our employees.”
This doesn’t mean the company will tweak its luxury image or U.S. distribution strategy, which is limited to Neiman Marcus Group, Barneys New York, about 50 handpicked independent fashion and beauty stores and a few spas.
Based in Barcelona, the company’s fastest growing markets are the U.K., where it was launched in 60 Space NK stores this year, and the Middle East. Natura is also gaining distribution in Asia, Japan and Europe.�
OFI Buys Majority Stake in Dessange
PARIS — OFI Private Equity Capital has acquired 65 percent of hair care and beauty salon concern Dessange International for approximately 80 million euros, or $124.4 million at current exchange, from company founder Jacques Dessange, his partners Daniel Conte and Michel Cauvin and Naxitis Group.
Dessange retains 20 percent of the firm and remains a strategic adviser to the company’s management team, comprising Benjamin Dessange, Bernard Sagon and Frédéric Moréno, who together hold a 15 percent stake in Dessange International.
The company, founded in 1954, has three salon brands — Dessange, Camille Albane and Frédéric Moréno — which make up a franchised network of more than 1,000 salons, of which 40 percent are outside of France, in 40 countries.
Dessange-branded products also exist. L’Oréal has the license for the supermarket hair care brand Compétence Professionnelle Dessange, and it is the exclusive supplier to Dessange and Frédéric Moréno salons. Procter & Gamble, through its Wella brand, supplies exclusively to Camille Albane salons. In house, Dessange International has created numerous product lines, including Phytodess and Camille Albane hair care and Dessange makeup and beauty care.
Globally, the Dessange brand generates more than 700 million euros, or $1.09 billion, annually.
In 2007, Dessange International posted revenues of 55 million euros, or $85.6 million, at average exchange for the period.
“OFI Private Equity Capital will accompany an ambitious development plan in France and throughout the world: the opening of new franchised salons of the group’s three brands, and the sales development of group-branded products sold directly in franchised salons and through specialized distribution networks,” stated OFI.
Clarins Tender Offer OK'd by AMF
PARIS — The Autorité des Marchés Financiers, France’s stock market regulator, gave the green light Friday to Financière FC’s tender offer on Groupe Clarins. As reported, in late June, Financière FC, the holding company of the Courtin-Clarins family majority shareholders in Clarins, filed a public offer with the AMF proposing to pay 55.50 euros, or $86.36 at current exchange, a share for the stake it doesn’t already own. On July 31, Financière FC owned 55.17 percent of Clarins’ capital and 62.16 percent of its voting rights. The Courtin-Clarins family will bring its shares, representing 33.63 percent of Clarins’ capital, to the offer, the AMF stated. The offer could reportedly run from Wednesday to Sept. 16.
Major Mideast Push for Neal's Yard
LONDON — Neal’s Yard Remedies is branching out to the Middle East. The natural beauty brand has inked a licensing agreement with Kamal Osman Jamjoom Est, a United Arab Emirates-based retail and manufacturing group, which will oversee 50 Neal’s Yard store openings in the region over the next five years. A debut store is slated to open in Dubai this fall and will be followed by doors in shopping malls in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.
“The Middle East presents a huge growth opportunity for us, and we are delighted that we have found such an experienced and like-minded partner to help us launch Neal’s Yard Remedies in the region,” stated Jonathan Hook, Neal’s Yard’s managing director, referring to Kamal Jamjoom, founder of Kamal Osman Jamjoom Est, who also established The Body Shop there. “Our goal is to become the leading premium organic beauty brand globally, and this is a very important step in that journey.”
The deal will “act as a showcase for Neal’s Yard Remedies’ further expansion plans with like-minded potential partners across the world,” the company stated, adding it aims to open in up to 10 international markets. Other markets under consideration include America and Thailand.
“We are very excited about bringing Neal’s Yard Remedies to the Middle East,” stated Jamjoom, who came into contact with the brand when vacationing in the U.K. “The region is going though a very exciting retail growth phase, and the organic remedies and herbs fit well with our culture.”
Neal’s Yard Remedies, which was founded in Neal’s Yard in London’s Covent Garden, is known for natural products packaged in distinctive blue bottles.
Charlotte Russe's Mogil Adds to Duties
The responsibility is piling up on Len Mogil. The interim chief executive officer and board member of Charlotte Russe Inc. added interim chief financial officer to his titles Friday. He takes over the number-crunching responsibilities from Patti Johnson, who resigned effective Aug. 14. A search for a permanent replacement is under way.
Just two weeks ago, Mogil, a former Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. executive, took over the ceo duties from Mark Hoffman, who retired. Mogil will lead the 469-door chain in a time of considerable flux.
Patti Shields, executive vice president and general merchandising manager, also resigned effective Aug. 14. Kara Stangl and Jennifer Mitchell, each of whom was a vice president, were both promoted to senior vice president of merchandising and will together direct the chain’s merchandising until a permanent replacement for Shields is found.
In addition, Edward Wong, executive vice president and chief supply chain officer, was named chief operating officer. Zina Rabinovich was promoted to senior vice president from vice president. She remains corporate controller.
Friday, August 1, 2008
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Techniques and Procedures Available For Laser Hair Removal
It was back in 1969 that lasers were initially employed for use in hair removal and when, in the 1990s, official approval was given for the use of the Softlight laser to be used in the USA, the technology really began to develop. Today, laser hair removal is considered as an efficient, lasting method of reducing unwanted hair from places such as the bikini-line, legs, back, chest and face. It is perhaps not the totally painless procedure some would have us believe, but it certainly causes far less discomfort than either waxing or electrolysis.
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Are Mud Baths and Treatments Sanitary and What Are Their Benefits?
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Health Spas in South Africa - What Makes Them Unique?
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Top 10 Spa Myths Revealed
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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Liposuction, Arm Lifts, and Thigh Lifts Improve Sagging
Massive weight loss should be a call for celebration, but unfortunately excess saggy skin is usually the result. Liposuction and cosmetic lifts can help sculpt your body back to the shape it belongs.
Injectables - Botox Or Collagen - Which One For Which Wrinkles?
Injectables of various kinds are introduced often in the market, each with diverse purpose and results. With wide array of options available, you can choose just the right one for you like Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, or collagen.
Rhinoplasty For Men
Cosmetic surgery is gaining popularity among men as well as women. Men may be looking to change aspects of their seek rhinoplasty surgery, a popular cosmetic procedure among men.
Summer Hair & Beauty Tips - Part 2 - Sunless Tanning
Last time, we dealt with Beauty Challenge #1: how to remove hair from your bikini line naturally, and relatively painlessly, from the comfort of your own home. Today, we're going to discuss how to give those white legs of yours (and mine!) a healthy glow with the help of sunless tanning.
Simple Ways to Get a Tan
Do you wish to have a tan? Learn about tanning your skin. The right way to do it. Most women are looking for to have a tan why not firstly know the process of doing it.
