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Sunday, September 5, 2010

Mineral Cosmetics

There are a number of dedicated mineral cosmetic products available world wide today and all the products are made of the finest of minerals, sifted, processed and pure! The foundation packs feel wonderful when flaunted and cover blemishes in the most effective manner. Most mineral cosmetics are recommended by dermatologists because they are proven hypo-allergenic. The mineral concealer is perfect to cover acne, broken facial veins and a bout of rosacea. The foundations and concealers contain natural SPF and are available in shades to complement any skin tone.

The product range includes mineral setting powders that are marketed in various shades and the transparent powder makes the application even more flawless. The other products include mineral blush on, mineral eye shadow, lip liners, nail polishes, body shimmers and the popular mineral bronzers. Mineral Cosmetics are designed to offer coverage and finesse, without the use of harmful chemicals and dyes. The mineral cosmetics are powders, without fillers. The powders are nothing but crushed minerals extracted from the Earth. The non-mineral cosmetic ranges too flaunt the presence of minerals, but the mineral content is diluted with many added chemicals. It is important to check the label thoroughly before investing in any product.

The natural cosmetics are always also the most enhancing and beautifying. The easy to follow line up of products – the application of foundation and eye and lip color – create magic. The mineral cosmetics eliminate the feeling of having donned oily and heavy make up that usually comes with the application of traditional makeup. The mineral cosmetic products are very versatile and long-lasting. The hues and texture of the products are created to suit women of all ages and with different skin types. It is very important that as custodian of your physical and mental well-being, you should monitor the food ingested and the personal care products applied on the sensitive skin.

The range of mineral cosmetics is completely natural lead to a healthier life and glowing skin. The pure inner beauty ultimately radiates via your skin and a rejuvenated and revived look. Common minerals used in the mineral cosmetics include titanium dioxide, a naturally occurring mineral that works most effectively as a foundation. It is a great sun shield too. The mica content in these cosmetics goes back ages. Mica is an almost colorless mineral that adds volume and texture to the products. The iron oxides used in these products add color to the makeup. Iron oxides are nothing but natural salts oxidized in a natural water process.

Serecite is a translucent mineral that provides a silky texture to any foundation, while ferric ferrocyanide is an organic pigment that gives the blue color the mineral pigment. Ultramarine blue is another pigment coloring agent. The mineral cosmetic range available comes with a brush that helps in the even application. The powder is dipped into and the brush is swirled. The bottom of the handle should be tapped, to settle the powder well and then the powder is spread on the cleansed, dry skin on the face. In the case of people with dry and flaky skin, the loose mineral foundation can also be effectively blended with a natural lotion. In the case of mineral liquid liner, the eyeliner brush should be thin.

The foundation products use mica, titanium dioxide, iron and zinc oxide, while the concealers are made from the same line of ingredients, plus serecite. The setting powders contain serecite, iron oxides and Kaolin Clay. The mineral cosmetic blush on has mica, iron oxides and zinc oxides. The eye shadow range contains mica, iron oxides, titanium dioxide and sometimes ferric ferrocyanide. The mineral lip gloss ingredients contain soy and candelilla wax, capryllic/capric triglyceride and bee wax, besides the oils of hemp seed, castor, olive and meadow-foam. The colors are contributed by ingredients like mica, iron oxide and titanium dioxide. Mineral cosmetics have revolutionized the way women shop for make up and have made them aware of what they are exposing their skin to.

Article Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mineral-cosmetics.html

Natural Cosmetics

By Amit Kishore Verma

Skin is the largest organ of the body and it needs to be well taken care of as your skin reflects your personality and your personal hygiene quotient. In fact, as a matter of fact your skin provides a better route to toxins and poisons to your bloodstream rather through the food you intake. Many popular brands of cosmetics use toxic substances as is seen by the many serious ill effects of the cosmetics on the skin and health of the people, for instance, skin infections, allergies, rashes, etc. This is precisely the reason why people are getting inclined towards natural cosmetics as being natural; they pose less threat to the skin and the health.

Toxic substances like lead, nanoparticles, petrochemicals, artificial fragrances or phthalates are not present in the natural cosmetics as they don’t make use of toxic substances as well as FD&C dyes, instead they contain mineral pigments. They use products completely natural and herbal, made from plant extracts rather than using DEP for texturizers purpose. They help to protect you from the harmful UV rays by natural ingredients and not nanoparticles.

Natural cosmetics are herbal products and thus they are very safe to use for the skin. There are many ingredients in the nature which can be used without any side effects and thus the natural cosmetics make use of such natural ingredients rather than the harmful chemicals. Things like organic herb extracts, seeds, plant leaves, organic waxes, oils extracted from the barks of the trees, etc are put to use in the preparation of these natural cosmetics. The best feature of such natural ingredients is that they can be used by people with sensitive skin as well and they act as perfect astringents, toners, moisturizers, exfoliating agents, sun blocks, etc, without providing any side effects to the users.

Article Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/natural-cosmetics.html

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Beauty Products: Cosmetics

By Buzzle Staff and Agencies

The traditional way of shopping for cosmetics often includes an excursion to the mall, an overwhelming array of beauty supply counters, and a persistent salesperson offering you the one product you never knew you needed. But finally, an alternative to this tradition has arrived. With the dawn of the World Wide Web, online shopping and information for numerous cosmetic lines is available. Most of these cosmetic sites offer online ordering, product descriptions, and beauty advice.

Web users seeking cosmetic advice and makeup tips need go no further than the web site of their favorite cosmetics line. The web sites of many companies, including Clinique, Cover Girl, Avon, Mary Kay, and Revlon offer skin typing, color selection advice, and makeup tips. Cover Girl goes the extra mile, using astrology to match your life events with beauty advice. For the international customer, Lancome offers a multilingual web site tailored to the language of your country. If searching for information on science research, look to L’Oreal’s site to learn about their studies on dermatological and cosmetic issues. The most obvious convenience of online cosmetic sites is the ability to choose and order products through the company's web site. Most sites offer this useful service to their online customers.

The next time the urge to shop for cosmetics hits, don't just run to your car and head for the nearest shopping center. Instead, jump on your computer and connect to the Internet to search for cosmetic resources online. Online cosmetic shopping opens a whole new world for customers seeking to fill their beauty needs. Whether you're seeking beauty advice and information or an easy way to purchase products, the World Wide Web is a convenient option for your cosmetic needs.

Article Source: http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/9-26-2000-643.asp

Friday, July 9, 2010

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Shampoo - The Beginning of a Style

Beautiful hair begins with choosing the right shampoo. Shampoo that is the correct formula for your particular texture of hair can make the difference between a plain ordinary 'do' and fabulous hair.

The proper shampoo will lay the groundwork for everything else you put on your hair, helping it to work together to create and keep the style you've always wanted.

Just as there are different textures and conditions of hair, there are different types and qualities of shampoo. Certain types of shampoo will have ingredients that are perfect for your particular texture of hair and will improve its manageability and appearance while others will be detrimental to styling and even to the condition.

That’s why I want to tell you about LC Legacy Shampoo.
This shampoo has been carefully formulated to make your hair more manageable and easy to care for. It is made from only the highest-grade ingredients.

It is balanced at a PH of 5.1, to maintain the shine and firmness of your hair. This in turn improves the look of your hair color and produces better highlights.
Both of the following LC Legacy Shampoos have a light almond scent and a very creamy consistence that make using them an enjoyable experience.

Is your hair fine to medium in texture and not damaged by hair color or other chemical treatments?
I suggest LC Legacy Daily Shampoo. It is a good cleansing shampoo, containing 3 cleansers to work for different types of build-up.
Yet, it is more than a cleanser.
With regular use, it improves and strengthens your hair.
Daily Shampoo contains Apricot Oil and Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein to help to condition your hair and your scalp while still maintaining body and bounce.

It is economical. Daily Shampoo is twice as concentrated as most shampoo on the market, making it cost literally pennies per shampoo. (It has been proven that it is possible to get up to 120 shampoos from one 8 ounce bottle.)

Is you hair medium to coarse, curly or damaged through chemical processes, heat styling, sun or other environmental conditions?
LC Legacy Moisturizing Shampoo is the one for you. It contains a larger portion of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein , Apricot Oil and Moisturizers, giving even weak, frizzy, dry hair more strength and more shine. Repeated use continues to improve the condition of your hair. The more you use it, the better your hair look.

This shampoo is also extremely concentrated, making it very economical to use.

So get the best start possible for your hair care. Carefully choose a shampoo that will improve your hair in texture and appearance as well as cleanse it. This is the first step in creating the hairstyle you've always wanted.

Note: My hair is naturally curly and color treated so it is on the dry side and tends to frizz. I use LC Legacy Moisturizing Shampoo on a regular basis. However, when I use alot of hair wax or serum, I use Daily Shampoo to remove the build-up and then go back to the Moisturizing Shampoo. I do this about every 3 or 4 shampoos.

Shampoo

I have previously discussed how to grow healthy hair from the inside. Now lets look at what it takes on the outside to keep your hair looking like the shiny mane you desire.
The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair shaft that protects the inside of the hair. It is made up of tiny scales that look like shingles on a roof with each scale overlapping the next. It should lie flat to offer protection and to reflect the light.

Starting with the basics, shampooing is the first step. I recommend using only soft water on your hair since hard water will leave mineral deposits behind that will coat and dull the appearance. Hair has to be clean to be shiny. Each hair has its own oil gland to keep it lubricated; unfortunately, the oil causes dirt to stick to the hair. It will take a soap or detergent product to wash away this build-up. Years ago, soap was used. A drawback to soap is that it may leave behind calcium and magnesium deposits known as soap scum. This is why Grandma used to follow a shampoo with a lemon or vinegar rinse. The acid dissolved the soap scum and caused the cuticle to lie flat making her hair shiny and smooth.
The first ingredient in most shampoo now is detergent, which sounds like harsh treatment for our treasured tresses, but it tends to be a better choice for cleansing. Soap solutions are alkaline which cause the cuticle layer of the hair to swell, feel rough and appear dull.

Lathering agents are normally included. Sudsing isn’t necessary but it makes us feel better about the cleansing ability of the shampoo.

There may be many other ingredients in your bottle of shampoo; everything from vitamins to herbs to additives with long unpronounceable names.

You will find shampoos that claim to volumize, thicken, or smooth your hair. Each has its own ingredient to accomplish the purpose. Volumizers contain ingredients that will plump up the hair shaft slightly and will increase the volume a small amount. Thickening shampoo coats the hair shaft to cause the hair to feel thicker. Smoothing shampoo contains moisturizers and emollients to decrease frizzyness.

Clarifying shampoos remove build up from styling products. They are extra cleansing and can be used about once a week to remove any build-up that dulls and weighs the hair down.

There are even rapid dry shampoos for those pressed for time. These either coat the hair with polymers that helps the water to drip off and evaporate faster than normal or contain ingredients that cause the hair’s cuticle to lock down flat, which minimizes water absorption. These shampoos can cause the hair to dry up to twice as fast.

Read the ingredient list on your shampoo bottle. While a long list of ingredients does not make the product of higher quality, there are some added ingredients such as herbal extracts you may want to try. I have compiled a list of common and some not so common additives along with their purpose to help you make an informed choice. Take it along the next time you shop for a new shampoo.

Conditioner For Fine Limp Hair

I’ve been looking for great products that work well for fine limp hair, so I road-tested Bliss by Nioxin Research Laboratories.

The literature describes it as a leave-in conditioner that provides superior thermal and UV light protection. It increases the strength and helps to repair split ends. It repairs hair damage without over-softening or leaving behind any build up that would flatten the hair.

Those of you who have fine, limp hair know that many leave-in products tend to be too heavy for your hair. I wanted to see what this product would do. I found a woman who had what many call ‘baby-fine’ hair. Her hair was very fragile and highlighted with some breakage caused by using the curling iron.

After shampooing her hair, I sprayed on a liberal amount of Bliss and combed it through. It smelled wonderful and removed the tangles that were caused by the damage. I left it in and after I had applied styling foam, dried, and styled her hair, I noticed that the Bliss had not added any weight. Her fine hair was not oily feeling and was still shiny, full and fluffy. After finishing the style, I was very pleased with the result.

How would Bliss rate with continued use?
My client was pleased with the effect in the salon so she took a bottle of Bliss home and promised to use it daily. Six weeks later, she arrived for her haircut and style. I noticed that her hair appeared to be in good condition, not perfect but better than when it was previously. She promised to continue use. Another six weeks passed and she arrived for her appointment. This time I could see that the Bliss was making a difference in her hair. There was no additional breakage and what she had before was growing out nicely. As I highlighted and trimmed her hair I could feel that it was stronger and healthier. She reported that her hair was behaving well and styling it was easier. Since that time, her hair has continued to improve.

I like Bliss for any type of hair. But, if you have that fine limp hair that makes you afraid to use conditioner on it, Bliss is a must have. This is a product that understands your hair.