Skin Beauty

Skin Beauty

skinbeauty  //  You might know me from relationships articles but on this blog I'm talking about skin beauty.

Jun 4 / 8:04am

The Devils - Hawks Do Not Share

Birmingham, UK, 1978: Duran Duran are formed by John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Stephen Duffy. They start writing songs and performing live for almost a year, when Duffy leaves the band and Duran Duran jump to stardom. Twenty years later the former singer came across an old tape recording of a show. Shortly afterwards, Rhodes and Duffy met by chance at a fashion show, and began talking about the old music and decided it might be fun to re-record some of those original, dark, art-school, pre-Le Bon tracks. The Devils is their incarnation, and Dark Circles the resulting album, created with vintage analog instruments but modern production techniques, while lyrics remained unchanged. This promo video for Hawks Do Not Share is directed by Nick Rhodes. Production by Gary Oldknow at Deepvisual [ www.deepvisual.com ]. Featuring model Raquel Azevedo. Links Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org meet The DEVILS www.angelfire.com





Read More About The Devils - Hawks Do Not Share

Jun 4 / 8:03am

Laser Skin Treatments







Laser Skin Treatment Removes Acne Scars

Acne can be devastating at any age, but far worse than the condition itself is the scarring left behind. While the pimples and infections will eventually go away and can be treated, many teens are left with the reminders on their faces in the form of unpleasant scars. Fortunately, they don't have to live with them forever.

With laser skin treatment, acne scars are treatable. This process is also referred to as laser skin resurfacing and it can make all the difference in a person suffering from acne or another skin issue.

How It Works

The advancements in laser technology have made it possible to use this treatment to resurface the skin and not only remove acne scars, but also to treat the active cases. After a laser skin treatment, acne is greatly reduced and may even be eliminated after several procedures.

When the laser is focused on areas of the skin, it burns away the top layer and penetrates the skin to stimulate cell growth. This has the effect of producing an entirely new layer of skin, fresh and unscathed. Since this is a rather delicate procedure, it's important that only a trained professional perform it.

What to Expect

This technique works very well on fair skinned people, but requires a little more finesse on those with darker skin, since the laser could cause loss of pigmentation or color. It can be used on a variety of scars caused by pimples and infections. These might include irregular skin, pitting or even raised areas of scar tissue, depending on how the infection was treated.

Before treatment, you'll be briefed on what is going to happen. Your eyes will need to be protected, so the spa professional will cover them. This just ensures that there will be no accidental exposure, though the laser will not be used near your eyes.

The procedure can be slightly painful, so often a topical anesthetic is applied to help with that. Any discomfort after the treatment can be relieved with Tylenol. Depending on the type of laser used, you may have some recovery time and require multiple sessions. The least invasive laser treatment, Fraxel, is virtually painless, non-invasive and requires several treatments in order to achieve good results. For this reason, some people prefer the stronger CO2 laser.

Resurfacing the entire face can take up to 2 hours, but most people only need a partial treatment for specific areas which takes far less time. If you opt for the strongest and most invasive treatments, you could end up with a few weeks of recovery ahead of you. However, at the end of it, you'll have smooth, much improved skin.

Not Just For Acne

While laser treatment is a great way to help acne and remove the scars, there are plenty of other uses. It's been a common way to get rid of fine wrinkles and liver spots in celebrities for several years and now the public has access to this, as well. As an anti-aging treatment, lasers are quite successful. They can also be used to reduce or even remove (with multiple treatments) hair in areas where it is unwanted.

Laser skin treatments can be found at spas that offer more technologically advanced techniques. It's a procedure that should only be done by professionals who have the experience with the equipment, since misuse could cause problems like burns and loss of pigmentation. A properly equipped spa will be able to treat acne and other skin problems without issue, though.

As this acne treatment becomes more common, you'll find that more and more spas offer this option. The popularity also brings the price down, making this a procedure that nearly anyone can afford.


Question...

Are there any at home skin laser treatments on the market?

I've seen all these advertisements for the skin laser treatments at the dermatology office and I just wanted to know if there is something similiar that is available as an at-home treatment...

Where could you purchase that kind of equipment?


Answers...

Answer by lil southern girl
No there are not, and for good reason. An untrained person operating a laser can easily burn themselves with scarring, or even blind themselves. I have had laser hair removal, and if you ever do, you will see that the tech operates with eye protection at all times.

Answer by bubbly
I don't think there is one for at home but I can tell you if you want beautiful skin try arbonne. This is an absolutely amazing line of beauty stuff. i out about it at a local salon and dont know how I lived without it.
http://myladybeau.myarbonne.com

If you've got an opinion about this Laser Skin Treatments post, then leave a comment...

Read More About Laser Skin Treatments

Jun 3 / 9:07pm

Kim Kardashian / Rihanna Concealer Technique

Here I explain how to achieve some light while concealing dark circles and giving a better proportion to your cheekbones, making them stand more out. .





Read More About Kim Kardashian / Rihanna Concealer Technique

Jun 3 / 6:14pm

Dark Circle

Dark Circles - Popular Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Dark circles under your eyes might reveal a couple of "dark truths" about your personal health. They usually occur when you're overtired or developing an illness or an allergy. They can also result from losing a lot of weight. But the discolorations--the result of engorged blood vessels around your eyes--are themselves medically harmless. In fact, sometimes they're not even an indication of physical problems. "They may be frightening, but probably the best thing you can do is to stop worrying about them," says Merrill M. Knopf, M.D., an ophthalmologist in Long Beach, California, and an officer of the California Association of Ophthalmology.

Almost everyone gets dark circles under their eyes from time to time. Dark circles under eyes usually are temporary and not a medical concern. The most common factor is heredity, but any irritant that causes chronic tissue swelling (allergy, fluid retention, eyelash infection, rubbing, sun exposure, metabolic imbalance, medications such as birth control pills, etc.) may contribute. In cases of increased melanin deposition, blepharoplasty or fat grafting surgery will neither improve nor aggravate the discoloration.

Causes of Dark Circles

• lack of sleep

• iron or other vitamin deficiencies

• sickness

• hyper pigmentation

• "excessive" visualization (due to medications such as Retin A)

• visible blood vessels due to fast loss, thin, aging skin or hereditary thinness or superficial vessels

• fat loss in general which causes a sunken look

Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Dark Circles can be removed by applying peeled and grated potato overnight at least three times a week.

Avoiding use of bleach or peels to make the dark circles around eyes light.

Apply vitamin K cream. Although studies haven't looked at the use of topical vitamin K for dark circles under the eyes, preliminary studies have found that vitamin K may help with bruising.

A complete step-by-step nutrition guide to improve your diet thus reducing dark circles.

Take a teaspoon of tomato juice, a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) and a little flour, enough to make a paste.

Massaging eyes with almond oil is of great help. Massage at bed time daily, and in two weeks you will see the difference. It is also a good remedy for dark circles.

Mash a cucumber, with the skin still on it, and apply the juice to your face. Leave it on for at least fifteen minutes, and then wash off. Also, make sure you drink enough water, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.

Apply a paste of lemon juice, tomato puree, orange lentil flour (masoor dal ) and turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) on under eye dark circles. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off.

Every morning, after washing your face, gently apply mixture of equal parts of tomato and lime juice; wash after half an hour.

Apply plain cool teabags over closed eyes. Don’t use herbal teabags because most aren't as effective.

Yoga can also help you to get rid of dark circles. Do pranayam for atleast 5 minutes everyday.

Almond helps to remove dark circles and is an excellent "skin food". Remove the cream applied around the eye after 10 min. No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods.


Question...

Dark circle?

Friends I am 23 year unmarried lady. I have fair pink cheeks but I have dark circle problem and its didn’t look good on me. I want to remove it but in natural way how??


Answers...

Answer by kingsven757
go for olive oil twicw a week may be i will help

Answer by I'm totally un-INSANE!
theres no way to remove it naturally.
actually there is.
make sure u sleep in the night.

Answer by Vesna G
Have you tried grated raw potatoes (apply them on a gauze and use them in the evening, wash with luke warm water and apply sparingly under eye cream after that)

If you've got an opinion about this Dark Circle post, then leave a comment...

Read More About Dark Circle

Jun 3 / 3:56pm

Laser Surgery for Dark Circles







Festoons-the "Bags" Below The Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

The area of your face surrounding your eyes is the first area to show signs of aging. Correction of eyelid hooding and removal of bags and dark circles under the eyes using a technique called Blepharoplasty is one of the most frequently performed Plastic Surgery operations in the United States.


Many people however have excess puffy skin on the cheekbone just beneath the eyelid, called a festoon or malar bag, which a blepharoplasty or face-lift will not correct. In fact, after a lower eyelid blepharoplasty, festoons can actually look worse, because after the removal of the puffiness of the lower eyelid above the festoon, the festoon stands out and is much more noticeable.


Festoons, or malar bags are a very difficult problem to solve. The most common complaint about festoons arises after a blepharoplasty has been done to remove puffiness or bags from the lower eyelids. Following a lower eyelid blepharoplasty the festoons often look worse, and patients notice them for the first time.


Direct excision or surgical removal is the contemporary standard however the scars are unacceptable.

There have been experimental results with laser resurfacing using the CO2 laser-but the recovery requires 3-4 weeks of redness and a difficult recovery. In addition although the festoon is tightened, long term the treated area is hypo pigmented, of a lighter color than the surrounding untreated skin

A newer method we are using and have had encouraging results with is "skin tightening" with Infrared or radiofrequency energy-there is no down time but 4-5 treatments are necessary spaced 4-5 weeks apart and a final result takes 6 months.


There is a new Radiofrequency skin-tightening machine, the Aluma that is designed to allow us to treat this specific small area of the face.


If you are considering facial or eyelid rejuvenation be sure to check for the presence of malar bags or festoons. If you have festoons and undergo a blepharoplasty there is risk that the festoons will look more prominent. Be sure to discuss the possibility of skin tightening or other treatment of the festoon with your plastic surgeon.

Question...

Will surgery for dark circles affect me.?

Well, first off I'm 14 years old and about 5 feet and five inches. I have a moderate case of dark circles (what my dermatologist said), but they seem pretty bad, and most definetly affect how I look, so If I get laser surgery or what ever it is to remove dark circles, will it affect me? Thanks-you!


Answers...

Answer by Lucy
If you choose to use laser surgery to strengthen the undereye skin and muscles, thereby improving the look of undereye circles, then it is time to seek out plastic surgeons who might be able to perform the procedure for you. Narrow your choices down to two or three physicians and make an initial "free" consultation with each to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure, how much it will cost, and any other information you require. Be sure to go in with a list of questions that you need answered before you make your decision. Choose the surgeon who best meets your needs, expectations, and budget. Be aware that laser surgery can be extremely expensive, ranging into thousands of dollars and will likely require re-treatment within a relatively short amount of time (three to five years, depending upon your individual situation and your lifestyle, health, diet, and other factors).

If you've got an opinion about this Laser Surgery for Dark Circles post, then leave a comment...

Read More About Laser Surgery for Dark Circles

Jun 3 / 3:56pm

Updated Heavy Foundation Routine How To and Hide Acne

My heavy coverage foundation routine on how to hide acne, blemishes and cover up those dark circles using a liquid foundation, and mineralized concealer. NOTE: this is a heavy coverage video not recommended for an everyday wear only when most needed.





Read More About Updated Heavy Foundation Routine How To and Hide Acne

Jun 3 / 8:25am

My Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery : I had Upper Eyelid Surgery in Beverly Hills

www.oculoplastic.info 310.777.8880 Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty is one of the most common Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery procedures performed in Facial Plastic Surgery. Our eyes are one of the first places that show signs of aging. As we age we develop redundant skin on the eyelids which unfortunately makes us look tired. Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty which is a simple outpatient procedure can reverse these changes and restore a more youthful and rested appearance. The eyes will appear more rested and vibrant after Los Angeles Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery. Most often the results are so natural that friends and coworkers will comment on how great you look, without realizing that Los Angeles Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery was performed. The incision for Eyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty is hidden in natural creases of the eyelid, and it heals extremely well. Lower eyelid bags and dark circles are two of the most common reasons patients see me for a Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery consultation. Each patient will have a different story and presentation, although most patients have the same common complaint, over the past few years Ive noticed these dark circles and bags, which I didnt have before, and they make me look and feel tired. Another common complaint is that Im tired of people telling me I look tired. As you will see in this section, there are multiple reasons for the development of dark circles and lower eyelid bags. Any eyelid rejuvenation plan needs to consider all the variables and design an ...





Read More About My Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery : I had Upper Eyelid Surgery in Beverly Hills

Jun 3 / 8:25am

Eye Cream for Dark Circle

Question...

which dark circle eye cream should i buy?

i have serious dark circles for years. I'm not sure which one to buy. Hylexin or Peter thomas roth eye cream?


Answers...

Answer by Grace w
Go with Hylexin. Much better outcome. (84% better!)

Answer by Gabi J
this wasnt actually an option but i am obsessed w/ JackBlack eye balm (available @ neiman marcus). it feels awesome and really helps with puffiness and black circles! also, its so cheap, only ! i totally recommend it!

Answer by S S
Application of cream with vitamin E and C helps in reducing the dark circles. Check out http://useinfo-darkcircles.blogspot.com/ for more info.

Leave your answers about this Eye Cream for Dark Circle post below...

Read More About Eye Cream for Dark Circle

Jun 3 / 4:23am

How to Prepare the Face for Natural Beauty Make-up Tutorial (Part 1)

Sean Conklin, Make-Up Designory's Los Angeles Store Manager and professional make-up artist, shows how to prep the face for make-up using primer and concealers to get rid of dark circles under the eyes and eliminate redness in the face naturally. For more information about the products and techniques in this video, visit our blog: www.mudblog.net





Read More About How to Prepare the Face for Natural Beauty Make-up Tutorial (Part 1)

Jun 3 / 4:23am

Dark Circle Treatment

Best Dark Circles Treatment Options

Be warned: not all dark circles treatment options are created equal.

As with everything in life, there are options for you to treat the dark circles under your eyes in a cheap way, in a natural manner, in a fast method, and in an effective technique.  But you can be sure that not all of these cures promise the same efficacy for the same price and the same ease of use.

There will be always methods that are easier than others, products that are cheaper than others, and ways that are more effective.  If dark circles are a problem for you, then you should find a way to treat them in the most effective, efficient, and budget-friendly manner.

A lot of people find themselves unsatisfied with the results of their chosen treatment precisely because they choose them for the wrong reasons – the packaging is cute, the medicine’s name has a nice ring to it, the method is the current craze that everyone is following.

It is not enough that you just pick a treatment for dark circles in random or based on hearsay or weak reasons.  Dark circles appear in your skin, and your skin is the largest organ in your body. It has a big effect on your overall health, so take treatment for this condition with more care.

There are a lot of dark circles treatment options available now, and it is only important that you weight all your options carefully.  There are some issues with laboratory-prepared solutions.

First, they mainly contain substances that may actually do more harm than good.  Remember, these solutions will be applied to your skin that has dark circles, and whatever is applied to the skin will eventually be absorbed and will enter into our bloodstream.

Second, most if not all eye creams for dark circles and other medical solutions are not friendly to your budget at all.  Remember, products available in the market are manufactured, along with all the good intentions of well-being and health, for a profit.  

Manufacturers will always find a way to insert occasions to raise profit in their products – whether it is in the packaging, additional “natural and organic” ingredients, diluted ingredients, among others.  Make sure that you get your money’s worth with whatever treatment you choose.

Lastly, some medical and all cosmetic methods (except surgery maybe) do not really give permanent relief from dark circles.  By applying make-up, you are not really solving the problem of dark circles, you are just concealing it.  Dark circles treatment including eye creams can only deliver results as long as they are used.

So, you might have to go back to step 1 if you stop using these products.  You have the option of using natural solutions for dark circles.  Natural remedies are often not taken seriously because they are not prepared by people in lab gowns in buildings.

Mostly, if not all the time, you will be preparing these homemade, natural solutions.  They will cost you very little and you can use ingredients readily available in your house.  You can be sure that you’re not putting anything harmful in your system and you’re not hurting your wallet.


Question...

Are there any good dark circle eye creams?

I have hereditary dark circles. I drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep. Tea bags and cucumbers don't work, yadda yadda. My eyes aren't puffy, I just have dark circles. Does anyone know of a good dark circle treatment that works for chronic dark circles?


Answers...

Answer by G S
Massage the area with pure almond oil before going to bed regularly. Check out http://usefulinfo-darkcircles.blogspot.com/ for more info.

Leave your answers about this Dark Circle Treatment post below...

Read More About Dark Circle Treatment