Free women secrets, beauty secrets, beauty tips online to discover a more wonderful you. Including: brands, beauty trends and tips, facial and skin care, eye, lip, nail and hair care, cosmetics, make up and natural solutions for your health and beauty needs. http://www.women-beautysecrets.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:45:09 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/3-easy-steps-to-get-that-perfect-tan-using-self-tanning-sprays/ Traditional tanning methods have become less popular these days because of major health risks. Because of this major finding in tanning several companies have provided tanning creams, lotions and spray to get a tanned skin even without the help of tanning beds or the sun. Most people prefer this type of artificial tanning since there is no significant health risk and the only damage a person may get from them is if their skins are too sensitive and the application may cause some allergy. Among these innovations the one that is gaining the most popularity is the self tanning spray. This easy to use product is sprayed evenly on the skin and then all you have to do is wait for it to dry. Tanning products contain a chemical called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This chemical acts an agent that triggers the amino acids in the skin to produce a great tan. Tanning products has been recognized by many as safe and effective and does not produce the great risk that traditional and tanning beds have. Applying a tanning spray is pretty easy, but there are some things that you need to know to achieve that perfect even tan. Here are five things that you should remember when you apply one. Prepare your skin Before you apply a tanning spray, make sure that your skin can handle the formulation. Read the instructions carefully and then apply a small amount of the spray in your body and wait for any allergic reactions or discoloration. In this way you can check the quality of the tanning spray and you reduce the risk of hurting your skin. It is best that you remove all the dead skin cells in your body so that the spray will be more effective. The reason behind is that tanning sprays usually “stick” to... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/acne-prevention-should-i-see-a-dermatologist-/ Acne is a skin infection that may be considered as one of the worst things that can happen to a person, especially during the teenage years. Aside from the obvious physical damage it can do, one would also have to contend with things such as the social impact and the psychological damage that it could bring. A person may even have to deal with scarring and inflammation even after the acne is gone. As with most other medical ailments, it is always a good idea to test first on what medications are available in the market. Depending on how sensitive a person's skin is, one would want to try benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid as possible treatments for this specific skin infection. One might also consider using both, but at different times in a day. If no improvement is visible after a certain period (typically from six to eight weeks should be enough), then this would be the time that one might want to consider seeking professional help. A dermatologist would definitely know more about this type of skin infection and how one might handle this problem, not to mention knowing what specific treatments one might need to use if an over-the-counter product just isn't doing the job. One might want to know that prescription treatments are generally more potent and more expensive than the usual medications. 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Most fail to mention the health risks of excessive alcohol consumption, which will do a body far more damage than moderate consumption will do it good. And they leave the impression that health benefits apply to men and women alike. Not so. Most of the research regarding alcohol's effects in raising good cholesterol, or HDL, levels looks at men and post-menopausal women. Very little, if any, evidence suggests that alcohol consumption in younger women is beneficial. Even worse, other studies associate younger women's alcohol consumption with increased disease risk. Up to 4 percent of breast cancers can be attributed to alcohol. According to a recent study in the British Journal of Cancer, every drink increases a woman's chances of developing breast cancer. In a recent summary of 63 published studies, 65 percent of the studies found an association between alcohol consumption and increased breast cancer risk. It's tempting to dismiss these health risks by pointing to more obvious ones, like excess weight and inactivity. In fact, 54.3 percent of women age 20 to 39 are obese or overweight. But if you're one of them and you're trying to lose weight and increase fitness, drinking alcohol will hardly help you achieve your goals. Add that much-ballyhooed glass of red wine a day without making any other changes in your diet or exercise, and you'll gain nearly 15 pounds per year. In four years, you'll be 60 pounds... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/bathing-with-essential-oils-from-herbs/ Imagine your self floating in a gigantic bathtub full of herbs hugging your skin; its magical powers take away your tensions, worries and transforming you to feel complete and new. Bath is calming way to relax in today’s fast paced stressful life. It is a soothing way to start a new day and blissful send-off to bed. Herbs and its essential oils soothes aching muscles, tense nerves, skin irritations, softens skin and ensures peaches and roses complexion. Set the stage for your bath with a clean fresh bathroom. Keep clean towels, bath gels, herbs, loofah, etc handy. Choose relaxing music, light aromatic candles around you. All in all make sure that everything you need for your luxury is within arms reach. While filling tub with warm water, create a bag of your favourite herbs to be used in bathing. It is ideal that you give your skin a quick loofah brush head to toe before you start. To create an herb bag, fill muslin cloth or even an old stocking with your favourite herbs. Dip it in your bath, letting the herbs gently soak in the water. Bath salts, citrus leaves, dried rose petals, dried lavender flowers to name a few to create an herb bag. If you don’t have the fondness of creating your own bag of herbs, you can definitely buy ready made herb bags. Not more than 5 drops of essential oils should be used in a bath. Dilute it with milk or carrier oil. Common herbs and its essential oils used in bath for calming properties. - Black Pepper – relief for aching muscles - Clary Sage - as a perk me up and premenstrual tension - Eucalyptus - for respiratory problems - Geranium - for very dry or itchy skin, eczema and PMS - Jasmine - when you wish to feel luxurious - Lavender -... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/breast-enlargement-pills-herbal-ingredients-plant-estrogen/ In the introduction, we saw how this subject can be beneficial to anyone. We will continue by explaining the basics of this topic. Breast enlargement pills usually recommend a combination of numerous herbal ingredients. Most often, the formula includes fenugreek, saw palmetto, Mexican wild yam, fennel, Dong Quai, damiana, and blessed thistle. The herbal components of breast enlargement pills recoil a upshot similar to those that arise during puberty, when womens breast hankie starts to grow. These herbs cede plant estrogen, which stimulates the lump of the delicate breast hankie from inside by causing hormonal changes. lodge estrogen, as creepy and remedial as it sounds, is a inborn product resulting from plants and is fully mild. It may take time to achieve the preferred fallout with breast enlargement pills. Women with small to channel cup size when pleasing breast enlargement pills usually achieve their optimum fallout inside two months. Some women remain to take breast enlargement pills on an ongoing basis because they remark other upbeat changes in health. Herbal remedies, counting breast enlargement pills, have many advantages over surgical breast augmentation, due to lesser costs, minus strength risks and less side effects. Pueraria Mirifica Pills KWAOTIP THAI FDA. 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ALL Natural Dietary Supplement Hight Phytoestrogen (especially isoflavonet): *Increases sensitivity and vitality *Promotes silky shiny hair ,keeps hair pattem bone calcium accumulation *Enhances breast and skin appearance *Serves as a anti-wrinkle... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/cosmetic-surgery---a-review-of-facial-surgery-with-personal-experiences-/ Basic background Cosmetic surgery consists not just of enhancing someones beauty, but also to help those who have been badly damaged in an accident or who have physical birth defects. Many believe that women are the main gender that go for cosmetic surgery. Yet studies have shown that 11% of men are also getting cosmetic surgery - in fact since 1992, the percentage of men getting cosmetic surgery has gone up by 50%. Middle aged men see plastic surgery as an investment in their career prospects. It is important to know that it is neither sex nor age which makes some type of aesthetic surgery procedure feasible, but what is important is a good general health condition. The stress of being beautiful is taking a strain on many people. People are spending about 10% of their gross income on cosmetic surgeries. Regarding age, there are some procedures such as facelift which are more frequently done on people over 40; however there are people over 55 who still may not need it. On the other hand, there are also patients under 40 who may benefit from this surgery. Talk to a cosmetic surgeon to see whether you really need extensive changes in your appearance. Learn if a face lift is right for you. Talk it over with partners, friends, spiritual counsellors or life coaches if need be. Cosmetic surgery covers a wide range of procedures, including obesity and weight loss surgery, breast augmentation, liposuction & face surgery. A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift or an eyelid surgery. Alternatives to surgery exist. Laser cosmetic surgery may be performed around the eyes or the mouth. More consumers are considering injectables to prolong or avoid facelifts, forehead lifts and... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/finding-and-interviewing-the-right-cosmetic-dentist/ There are a number of ways to select a Cosmetic Dentist, some good, some bad. Below I describe some good methods, and some that aren’t so good. The best way: The best way to select your cosmetic dentist is to put in some legwork. Don’t be in a hurry; this is a decision that could last a lifetime. Interview at least two or three cosmetic dentists, and ask to see before and after pictures of the work they have done. Be sure that you like the results of the doctor’s work. Do all of the patient’s teeth look the same? Do they look natural, or do they look like a mouth full of Chiclets? How does the shape of the teeth blend with the patient’s face? Ask the Dentist to show you examples of different shapes of teeth. You need to also be sure that you communicate well with the dentist, and he understands what it is you want. Where did the dentist get his cosmetic training? True cosmetic dentistry is not taught in dental school. The Dentist should have attended a postgraduate program such as The Las Vegas institute for Advanced Dental Studies. These types of programs have the dentists bring in actual patients to work on, they aren’t just a weekend lecture course on how to do veneers. Most importantly, make sure the dentist takes the time to explain everything to you and answers all of your questions. Once you have done all of this, you can make an informed, rational decision. Anyone who refers you to a cosmetic dentist has far less at stake in the outcome than you do, so it's up to you to take responsibility for finding the best doctor. 1. A recommendation from your family doctor. This can be a starting point, but remember,... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/natural-health-choices-for-women/ Quite obviously, men and women are different in very many ways, but most especially in their physical appearance. This is certainly the most distinguishable difference, but there are many other different internal factors as well, such as the regulation of hormonal secretions and the type of secretions; in addition, women are more prone to certain diseases than men. Natural health is making a huge difference in the lives of women, and if you decide to take natural health approach, you will need to address these differences in the regimen you create. You might know that it is important to eat low-fat foods, unrefined foods that do not contain preservatives, but do you know what vitamins and nutrients women are more likely to lack?--And do you know why not addressing those needs can significantly decrease your quality of life – both at work and at home? You know from experience that a poor health habits will have an affect in everything you do. It will show on your skin and in your eyes. You will lack energy and it will show. Your body will reveal your lifestyle. The old saying is still true, if not more so today, ‘you are what you eat.’ Natural women's health is one method you can use to reverse the effects of your poor health lifestyle. In addition to getting more sleep and drinking more water, a natural women's health regimen should include proper nutrition. This is especially important if you are pregnant or planning to conceive in the future. If you want to have a child, you must ensure your body is functioning properly by restoring yourself to good health through natural methods; and if you are currently pregnant, you need to ensure that your body is replacing the nutrients your baby is consuming. That is, however, not the... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100 http://www.women-beautysecrets.com/tips-and-tricks-when-buying-salon-equipment/ The best way to know what to purchase, how to purchase and why an equipment needs to be purchased rests entirely on what services a beauty salon plans to provide as well as the knowledge on how and what clients need and would want to spend for. Due to this reason, this guide isn't a completely surefire walkthrough to purchasing salon equipment, and you should tailor your purchases to your needs. 1. Salon Equipment? Beauty salon equipment covers a whole vast of terms, products and services each with its own unique functions. It also caters to an entire array of specialized needs that are distinct to the beauty salon industry some of which are hair styling, cutting, outfitting; nail care, nail spa; tanning solutions. Basic salon equipment ranges from the inexpensive to extravagant. Start-up salon ventures may find the less pricey salon equipments a better option than the costly ones. For an experienced salon owner, however, equipment that is a bit more expensive may be more beneficial. 2. Don’t Discount Discounts Salon equipment offered at discount prices includes both used and new equipment. It is important to do research on the supplier offering discounts. There are suppliers who sometimes use the word discount just to reel in customers, but there are also valid suppliers who offer equipments at discounted prices because they were able to make purchases in bulk from factories. Such discounted salon equipments usually are of good quality and price. The key is to check how reputable the supplier is. If there is no doubt to their claim, avail of their discount and benefit from it. 3. Strike a Finance Or Leasing Deal It won’t hurt if you try. Usually, there are suppliers who offer finance options to customers who they think are qualified enough to receive it. The benefit of... articles - General Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:25:34 +0100