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Top 3 Healthy Tanning Options

health girl — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:45:12 +0000

Getting your tan or looking brown during the winter season seems like a challenging task because the sun’s heat is not warm enough to brown your skin. A very popular option is to visit a tanning salon. However it can be expensive and dangerous, especially if you’re not familiar with those methods.

Fortunately, there are three things you can use to look brown during the winter season without any health complications. It may require some patience but it can produce results in a very healthy way.

Rub on Tans

It’s a very straightforward method in looking brown without any dangerous side effects. Simply apply the tan on your skin and wait for it to dry. It may require some time to dry but you have absolute control on the areas that you want to look brown. Just make sure to apply generously to prevent streaks or lines.

Spray on Tans

This is an increasingly popular method for tanning because of its quick dry feature. However, it will require some familiarization because application is a little bit tricky. Make sure you know how to properly spray the tan on your body to prevent streaking or uneven applications.

Airbrush Spray Tans

Airbrush spray tans are more powerful and precise than spray on tans. It comes with a pen-like spray that allows pinpoint accuracy for tanning. A single applicable of airbrush spray tan is equivalent to six tanning sessions but without the side effects. It’s also known for its ability to protect the skin from burns and could last longer than spray or rub on tans.

The Advantages of Botox

health girl — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:01:34 +0000

Botox or Botulinum Toxin A Injections are cosmetic solutions for skin ageing and deterioration. It’s an increasingly popular solution for skin ageing because of its immediate effect. Popular personalities have also driven demand for the use for Botox as followers of the popular personalities never notice any problem in their skin as they remain youthful with age.

The biggest advantage of Botox is on its ability to restore youthfulness in an instant. After injection, the effects of Botox are felt immediately since it’s directly applied to the skin. Those who underwent the simple procedure confess that they can practically see how they skin change in real time because of its efficiency. Many celebrities have admitted to using Botox to appear wrinkle free including Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Simon Cowell.

Another advantage of Botox is the limitation of danger. Although a well trained doctor should be the one to administer the injection, it’s a non-surgical procedure which means you don’t have to deal with expensive prerequisites just to get an injection.

The proceedure is relatively inexpensive compared to other similar operations. A popular method in achieving younger and more youthful looking skin is through a face lift. It’s an effective method but it can be very expensive and time consuming compared to Botox. Just like Botox, a successful face lift will also require an expert and their services could be more expensive than a simple injection.

The biggest advantage of Botox is actually not on what you see but on what you feel. Those who underwent Botox especially for cosmetic purposes will not only look good but they will also feel good. Botox is just a way for them to feel great and regain their youthful confidence.

Ab Belt Review: Does electric toning equipment work?

health girl — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:18:08 +0000

With summer looming and many of us wanting to look good in swim wear, we look for ways to get toned muscles. Many turn to the gym for a quick fix and hope that they can lose any excess pounds the month before. While you may lose some weight and gain some muscle it’s not possible to get toned and slim that quickly is it?

Ab belts are relatively new devices that allow you to get fit without exercise. The system works by sending small electric shocks to the muscle making them contract. A user simply has to place the belt around their stomach, select how much weight they want to lose and then push a button. The companies state that within a month you will see a noticeable difference to your physical appearance.

The market leaders for this technology are Slendertone & Bodi-tek who provide belts that range from £30 to over £100. The more advanced belts contain technology to select different amounts of shock and all belts have replaceable pads to make sure they don’t rub.

The main question on your mind is probably do they work? The answer to this isn’t a simple yes or no. The belts have been proven to work by the company’s thousands of satisfied customers although the company’s’ suggest you lose weight first. If you have a slim physic and want to simply tone your muscles these machines should work well for you. If you have a shapelier figure then we would suggest that you eat healthy foods, exercise and then use the belts with your daily routine.

What about the rest of the body?

The companies have also released versions of the product for your arms and even your neck. In theory with these products you could lose the beer belly, flabby arms and double chin and be a new person within a few months.

We suggest that if you do want to use these machines please exercise, eat healthy and only use them a few times a week. It is hard to see any long term issues these machines could cause as they haven’t been available for long.

If you have used an ab belt let us know your thoughts below.

Dealing with Hyperhidrosis through Botox

health girl — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:24:54 +0000

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is considered as a socially awkward condition. It is a health condition wherein a person exhibits excessive sweating in the armpit area even though the location is not necessarily hot. It is a condition that could easily cause discomfort not only for the patient but also for those around them.

Fortunately, different solutions were discovered to easily deal with hyperhidrosis. One of the increasingly popular solutions for excessive swearing is Botox or Botulinium Toxin. Although Botox is primarily known as a method of preventing wrinkles in the skin, it has also exhibit behaviors that assist people suffering from hyperhidrosis.

Botox in Relation to Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is basically a condition wherein the nerves in the armpit area have complete control of armpit sweating. Since the nerves are practically commanding the armpit area, sweat freely flows out of the body.

Botox actually has the ability to freeze the nerves from controlling the armpit when injected. This means the nerve activities in relation to sweating is virtually controllable. It’s a simple procedure since Botox is injected directly to the affected area.

Temporary Solution

Although Botox is a relatively safe method in controlling excessive armpit sweating, it’s not a permanent solution. Within time the Botox will wear off and another shot is required to prevent hyperhidrosis.

Even though Botox is just a temporary solution, application is only twice a year or even less depending on the patient. As indicated, Botox is only administered again if the effects start to wear off.

Understanding Caffeine for Weight Loss

health girl — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:27:21 +0000

Caffeine can be found in fizzy drinks, weight loss pills, coffee and even in some alcoholic drinks. But even though it is found in many different types of drinks health professionals are warning people against the excessive use of caffeine. Unfortunately, many people can’t get away from caffeine and this could be devastating if caffeine is not controlled.

The Benefits of Caffeine
The biggest misconception on caffeine is that it’s dangerous by itself. It is a natural component found in some fruits and vegetables. It is mostly found in coffee but caffeine is also found in tea. With moderate intake, caffeine can be used for weight loss as it could significantly boost the energy. The eastern culture even credits caffeine on its capability of increasing concentration.
Caffeine is believed to help in weight loss not only through energy but also in increased metabolism. As the body increases its energy, caffeine pumps the blood faster which means more calories will be burned. If the regulated intake of caffeine from natural sources is coupled with regular exercise, weight loss is possible.
Disadvantage of Caffeine
Although caffeine can help people lose weight, it is also a dangerous ingredient. The same advantages found in caffeine could also cause fatal side effects. As indicated, blood pumps faster because of caffeine but in order to do that, it has to pump the heart faster. Those with weak heart conditions will immediately feel chest pain which could lead to heart attack.
If you’re thinking of integrating caffeine into your diet through pills and other sources, talk to your doctor first. Although it comes with benefits it does pose some serious side effects.

Things to Consider Before Using Botox

health girl — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:28:48 +0000

Botox is a very popular cosmetic product because of its ability to tighten the skin. When applied to the right area, wrinkles and other skin indicators of aging are temporarily removed as Botox could tighten the area where it was applied. Almost everyone who can afford the simple procedure opt for Botox because of its way to maintain their beauty even at an advanced stage.
The capability of helping people rejuvenate their skin through Botox could be understood through its proper name botulinum toxin. Botox is a form of toxin that blocks the nerve endings of the specific area from connecting to the part of the brain that tells the muscles to contract. Since the muscles can no longer move, it cannot contract which means there will be no wrinkles. Aside from cosmetic use, Botox is now used in other countries to treat muscle spasms or involuntary movement of the muscles.
Although Botox could be considered as a great way to look younger fast, there are some things that everyone should know about the skin treatment product. Among them are the fact that botulinum toxin comes from clostridium botulinum – a type of bacterium that produces deadly neurotoxin. It doesn’t mean that deadly neurotoxins could end up in Botox but its relations to deadly chemicals should be noted.
Another fact that should be remembered when taking Botox is safety. Never use Botox without professional advice. Seek a doctor first to determine if your body could handle Botox and make sure that cosmetic product is applied only by a certified doctor.

IPL Skin Rejuvenation

healthier matters — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:16:11 +0000

The Aurora IPL technology helps remove red veins, sun spots, age spots, rosacea and many others. The technology helps in rebuilding the collagen of the skin using electrical energy and controlled pulses. You would surely see great results after each treatment. The skin feels more firm and plump and it looks clearer.

IPL Skin Rejuvenation technology is safe to be used on different body parts such as the face, chest, arms where you want your skin to look much younger and firmer. This method is safe to be used just below the eyes too and is great for reducing the lines around the chin and the mouth.

If you have sun spots or age spots, you’d need a course of treatments but after each session you’d see amazing difference on your skin. Red veins or spider veins would also close down on treatments and your skin would look clear and bright.

To rebuild your facial collagen, a set of 5 IPL skin rejuvenation sessions is usually prescribed and each session takes place every 2 weeks in order for you to get the best possible results.

Different methods for hair removal

health girl — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:14:50 +0000

Most women shriek at the sight of unwanted hair on their armpits, face, legs and genital areas. Women are expected to have smooth skin and hair is definitely out of the question. There are different methods to remove those unwanted hair such as plucking, shaving and waxing but a new method being used now is laser hair removal.

Plucking can be painful and it leaves the skin looking like chicken skin and it’s not pleasant to the eye. It’s not a very popular method for hair removal as most women shave their arm pits and legs instead. Shaving offers quick result and is painless but hair grows back much faster and thicker. Waxing is more popular but is very painful especially if it’s your first time. It leaves the skin smoother and the hair grows back much longer than plucking and shaving.

Laser hair removal or photoepilation uses xenon flash lamps is now a widely used method for hair removal but under the guidance of a dermatologist. It targets the melanin and does not affect the rest of the person’s skin. You would need multiple treatments in order to get a long-term result. This means no need to pluck or shave that often anymore and you get much better result with laser treatment than with waxing although it also has some side effects and risks such as hypopigmentation or having white spots on the skin surface as well as acne and scabs.

Laser treatment for acne

health girl — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:01:28 +0000

It’s really irritating to have acne. It usually pops out during the teenage years but some retains their acne until adulthood and it’s really not a pretty sight. Some people with acne gets cured using dermatologist-tested products but some continues to suffer from it no matter what product they use.

Now, thanks to our advanced technology, they had developed a modern acne treatment where they use a high spec laser to destroy acne and stimulate the immune system to ensure that these acnes would be gone for good! The laser treatment for acne is safe and you would see great results almost instantly. It’s not only safe and effective but it works really fast too.

The N-Lite V3 Laser treatment is said to be the biggest of all breakthroughs in fighting against acne in 20 years! An amazing 87% of people who had undergone a single laser treatment for acne had noticed incredible results.

Before undergoing the laser treatment, you would be tested first during your consultation. Depending on the severity of your acne problem will the dermatologist tell you how many laser treatments you would need. Each treatment usually lasts just about 20 minutes and it’s not scary at all.

Many agrees that this is by far the best acne treatment there is as it does not only treat acne and relieve it for just a short while but it gives a complete cure that acne products could not promise.

Perfume and skin health

health girl — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:03:37 +0000

Perfumes make us smell really good but we all know that perfume is made up of essential oils and other chemicals that may be harmful to your skin. There are lots of perfumes brands out there and some of they may cause irritation to your skin.

The principal chemicals of perfume can cause allergic reactions to the person using it. The best way to check if you are prone to such allergies is by dropping one drop of perfume on your skin and check if you are having any reactions to it. If not, then you can use the product but if you see any skin irritation or you feel sick then it’s better to keep that perfume far from sight.

Acetone can cause nausea once inhaled but it is well known to dry up your skin, Benzaldehyde can cause skin irritation and nausea, Benzyl Acetate can cause irritants to the eyes because of its vapor, Camphor can irritate the nose, throat and eyes, Ethanol in high dosage can burn the skin and there are many more chemicals used with the same effects. Take note that about 95% of the chemicals being used in perfumes and other fragrances are synthetic and are derived from petroleum. They are known to be toxic sensitizers and can be dangerous to you.

Perfume is not bad and it’s been used for thousands of years. It’s okay to use perfumes just as long as you use it in moderation. Keep yourself safe and healthy and be aware of what chemicals are in those products you are using.