Monday, November 30, 2009
Fish oil containing the Omega 3 essential fatty acid EPA helps to prevent wrinkles and can delay the aging process of the skin according to recent research published in the Journal of Lipid Research in 2005. Scientists have also found that fish oil containing EPA can limit the damage to the skin produced by overexposure to the sun and help to reduce the negative effect of UV rays. This has particular relevance when we consider the recent and dramatic rise in cases of skin cancers caused predominantly by exposure to the suns harmful rays.
Essential Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are known to play a critical role in promoting healthy skin. They help to regulate cellular function and maintain elasticity and suppleness in the skin. Consequently, a fatty acid deficiency will show up as skin problems. Most of us do not get enough of the Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet whereas Omega 6 fatty acids are in plentiful supply. Symptoms of Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency include skin problems like eczema, dandruff, dry and flaking skin and poor wound healing.
Three reasons why EPA is so beneficial to the skin?
- EPA is known to reduce inflammation by helping the body to produce anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. These are hormone-like substances that are responsible for regulating all the cells in our body.
- EPA helps to inhibit the production of androgens, which are hormones that influence the production of sebum in the hair follicle. Excess sebum production can lead to acne and other skin problems.
- EPA helps to limit production of Arachidonic acid, which is responsible for pro-inflammatory responses in the body, high levels of which are found in people with inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis.
The Omega 3 fatty acids are ALA, EPA and DHA. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is found in dark green leafy vegetables and algae. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) can be found in oily fish such as salmon, herring, anchovies, mackerel and Tuna. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can also be found in oily fish. We can convert ALA to EPA and DHA but the conversion is very inefficient and dependent on a number of factors. However, we can convert EPA into DHA if we get enough EPA.
Supplementing with fish oil that contains EPA can alleviate the symptoms of skin disorders such as dry and flaky skin, psoriasis, eczema and acne as well as many other inflammatory skin conditions. However, it is important to choose a fish oil that is high in EPA as DHA has been shown to reduce the effectiveness of EPA.
Fish oil supplements can contain mercury. To be safe take only a pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement.
Label: fish oil, omega-3, skin health
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Rihanna, from stunning island state of Barbados, took power of American music industry with her first album entitled "Music of Sun." Her singles, started with "Pon de Replay," ruled the commercials. And finally, she got a Grammy Award.
Her sultry voice enthralled and fascinated the music lovers. And her charming face, framed by gorgeous Rihanna hairstyles, charmed the photographers and won on celebrity critics. Rihanna was born with a beautiful voice as well as good genes; however the stunning and dazzling Rihanna hairstyles are not hereditarily-designed.
Rihanna's hair compliments the shape of her face. With Rihanna's hairstyles, the single role which genetics played is in deciding shape of her face.
Shape of face is the essential aspect that would make a decision whether a certain hair style is jaw-dropping astonishing, just satisfactory, or hideously terrible. And Rihanna is no exemption.
Rihanna's shape of her face is the combination of 2 fundamental face shapes: oval as well as diamond. The ratio of width and length of her face intimately approaches the typical oval face. However because of her hairline, width across her forehead is just equal to width across her jaw line. This makes the shape of her face as diamond.
Microdermabrasion is an effective, non-surgical way to get rid of acne scars, fine wrinkles and sunspots by exfoliating the top layers of the skin. No chemicals or laser beams are used, only aluminum oxide micro crystals that gently sandblast your skin, leaving it smooth and fresh. Micro dermabrasion also stimulates collagen production, helping your skin rejuvenate faster than normal. Also called the lunchtime peel, microderm abrasion takes up to one hour and has no downtime.
What Is The Difference Between Microdermabrasion And Dermabrasion?
Dermabrasion is a mechanical procedure that uses a power driver hand-held device to remove the top layers of the skin. It may need general or a local anesthetic, depending on the treated area. Derma abrasion lasts between a few minutes and two hours, depending on the depth and area of the skin resurfacing. After dermabrasion treatment, the skin is red, swollen and extremely sensitive for about 10 days. Dermabrasion can offer visible improvement by treating deep wrinkles, scars, and hyperpigmentation.
Microabrasion is much less invasive. It can be performed in an beauty center, doctor's office or at home, using a personal home micro dermabrasion kit. A doctor uses a sandblaster-like hand-held device to spray and circulate high pressure flow of aluminum oxide crystals onto the skin. Used crystals and dead skin cells are then vacuumed back into the microdermabrasion machine, leaving the skin clean and smooth.
Starting early next year we will begin offering esthetic services at Bella Pelle Laser. In case you wondered, Bella Pelle means Beautiful Skin in Italian.
Label: microdermabrasion, wrinkles
Miley Ray Cyrus was born on 23 November in 1992, is an American singer, actress and songwriter. Cyrus is best recognized for starring as title character in Disney Channel series Hannah Montana. After the victory of Hannah Montana, in October in the year 2006, an album CD was freed in which she sang 8 songs from the show.
Miley’s solo music career started with release of her first album, Meet Miley Cyrus in 2007 on 23 June 23, which included her 1st top 10 single "See You Again". Her 2nd album, Breakout, was released in 2008 on July 22. Breakout is Cyrus' primary album which does not entail the Hannah Montana franchise.
Both the albums debuted at number 1 on Billboard 200. In the year 2008, she appeared in Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both the Worlds Concert film.
Miley Cyrus turned heads with her beautiful as well as gorgeous wavy hairstyle. Miley’s highlighted locks pinned very roughly to drop on shoulder for sexy asymmetric look, as well as random sections were left for softening her face.
This hairstyle would need hairspray for hold as well as is best suited for people with long face shapes.
Leona Lewis was born in 1985 on 3 April, is an English pop as well as R&B singer and songwriter. Lewis augmented to recognition in the year 2006 as a winner of third series of British TV series, The X Factor.
Lewis has turn out to be a multi-platinum advertising artist as well as 3 times Grammy Award contender. She has freed 2 albums till date, Spirit and Echo, in the year 2007 and 2009 correspondingly.
Spirit turned out to be the best-selling debut album as well as the leading seller of 2007 in both UK and Republic of Ireland, plus made Lewis the initial British solo performer to top Billboard 200 with debut album. Her 2nd album, Echo, was released in 2009 in November.
Lewis's first single "Moment like This" turned the best selling United Kingdom single after being installed for more than 50,000 times in 30 minutes of release. Her 2nd solo, "Bleeding Love", reached at number 1 position in more than 30 singles charts all around the globe.
In November in the year 2008, Lewis set the record in United Kingdom for the best selling download, just release with the cover edition of Snow Patrol song "Run" that sold about 69,244 copies in 2 days.
Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born on 24 April in 1982, is the American pop singer and songwriter, as well as occasional artist. Clarkson made her first appearance in RCA Records after she succeeded the first season of television series American Idol in the year 2002.
Clarkson has released 4 albums till date: her first album Thankful in 2003, her multi-platinum 2nd album Breakaway in 2004, My December in 2007, and her most up-to-date album, All I Ever Wanted (2009). Her first 4 albums have sold more than 10.3 million copies in United States.
Winning American Idol was Kelly Clarkson's medium to stardom. Her absolute talent turned her to rock star. As well as Kelly's hairstyles made her a preferred singing model for the photographers. Though, not everybody with strong voice as well as a sweet face could wear Kelly Clarkson's hairstyles. The cause is simple, not everybody has Kelly Clarkson's face shape.
Like any hair stylist would indicate, it is a shape of the face which determines the best hairstyle. This signifies that an admirer of Kelly Clarkson can not barge in a salon as well as insist to have a haircut alike to an American Idol.
No self-respecting hairstylist would give it. And if some inexperienced hairdresser does imitate the Kelly Clarkson hairstyle, the outcome on the fan's face is just not the same.
Alicia Keys started taking piano lessons during the age of 7 which afterward led to her singing talent. In the year 2001, she sold her first album as well as then in the year 2005 she won four Grammy's.
A famous international singer Alicia Keys not just knows how to sing however impresses her audience with her marvelous and wonderful style of dressing as well as elaborate hairstyles.
Alicia Cook was born on 25 January 1981, better recognized by the stage name Alicia Keys, is the American recording artist, actress and musician. She was raised by single mother in Hell's Kitchen region of Manhattan in NY City, where Keys made television appearance on Cosby Show at age of 4.
She attended qualified Performing Arts School as well as graduated at 16. She afterwards attended Columbia University prior to dropping out to follow her music profession. Keys freed her first with J Records, having had earlier record deals with Columbia and then with Arista Records.
Keys' debut album, Songs in Minor, was a commercial success, selling more than 12 million copies international. She turned out to be the best-selling new artist as well as best-selling R&B artist of the year 2001.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Chad Rogers arrives at US Weekly and Rolling Stone Rock the Oscars Party held at Wolfgang Puck, in the Pacific Design Center.
Boy Afro Hair With Wearing Suit
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Peel It Off
Chemical peels are used to reduce scars, fine lines and pigmentation caused by acne, sun spots, or wrinkles due to aging. The chemical applied allows molecules to sink into the skin and will cause a tingling effect. The chemical can stay on the skin from 1 to 10 minutes and then it neutralizes or cools and is removed. As the chemicals seep into the skin, they boost collagen while lifting off the top layer, or the epidermis, of the skin. This causes a peeling effect. After a layer of skin peels off, it reveals the second layer or the dermis, which has fresher, tighter cells that are not as damaged.
Where, Oh Where?
Some mild chemical peel solutions may be applied to the face, neck and chest. More aggressive chemical peel solutions may only be applied to the face, avoiding the eyebrows, eyes, lips or any sensitive areas of the skin. The milder peel may be performed every 1 to 4 weeks, or as recommended by your physician or esthetician. A more aggressive peel may only be done once, after consulting a specialist or dermatologist. After any peel, the skin will likely feel tight, as if it is sunburned or wind burned. You may be given special moisturizer or a gentle cleanser to avoid irritation post-procedure.
Types of Peels
There are many types of chemical peels from superficial to deep. The most superficial can be done in the morning and a patient can then go to work, while a stronger peel may require a patient to take medication following the procedure and scabbing or excessive peeling may occur. Deciding which chemical peel is right for your skin requires a specialist, such as a dermatologist, or a certified professional, such as an esthetician.
Chemicals Used
There are different chemicals used depending on your skin type. A glycolic acid peel is an option, as is a salicylic, carbonic or lactic acid peel. These peels may be put on a patient's skin for 1 minute and up to 10 minutes. A deeper peel is a phenol peel which can take up to 2 hours and could take up to 2 weeks for the skin to heal. This is a serious procedure that can bleach treated areas or cause blistering. Always consult a dermatologist before undergoing this procedure.
Label: chemical peel, esthetician, facial
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Jessica has always been not only America's most popular blonde but also an ideal hair model for several girls. The secret behind Jessica's fabulous hairstyle is celebrity stylist Ken Paves, who is always trying out new things with her.
Jessica was seen sporting a divine hairstyle on the occasion of the 55th Annual BMI Country Awards. She had her long tresses layered till mid-length and that gave her hair a perfect balance and shape. The sexy side bangs complimented her stunning looks.
Jessica, who is also known as a fun diva, has sported long locks and have looked fantastic in them. In fact the long locks, had put the focus on the framing layers on her face that made Jessica look stunningly beautiful. The back portion of hair was layered cut and it created a lot of volume on the top.
On the occasion of the Operation Smile 25th Anniversary Gala, Jessica was seen in a classic up-style. It gave her a great look. The top part of the hair was teased and it was pinned to the back side to create some height while the side locks were left hanging to create a softness about her image.
On fancy occasion, Jessica has been seen sporting this hairstyle. and proved that flicks are a great change for her. Her length has been trimmed to shoulder level and short razored layers have been cut at the sides and back to give her style a soft, swept, flicked design. This style will work perfectly on medium to fine hair types.
Monday, November 9, 2009
She is not a girl any more and over years her hairstyles have evolved as she has matured with her age. From a simple look to a sexy siren one, Spears has sported different kinds of hairstyles on the stage to win a million hearts.
The first time she appeared on the stage as a young girl, she had a simple girly hairstyle. But with time passing by, her hairstyles have become more sexy and erotic.
But generally all her hairstyles are usually on the lines of the long layered style that best fits her face. The different hairstyle Britney has sported till date is very common because they are simple in their designs, which are generally multi-layers and colored with different shades.
The best thing about Britney’s hairstyles is that they are hit among her fans of all age group. Girls, who have medium or long hairs that can be given are layered look can easily sport her styles.
Britney’s hairstyles give girls a next door girl look. But there are many, who have Britney like hair but can’t carry her style. However for these unlucky girls, there are many resources by which they can still maintain Britney’s look. Britney has offered her fans a variety for the different look.
Taylor Swift is best known for her sexy curls. Being tall and quite lanky, it is her curls that makes her look flirtatious.
During the 2008 Gramme Awards, Taylor sported her naturally curly hair, which were adorned with a cascade of ringlets. It was not only a perfect hairstyle but also made her look stunning with a radiant glow from her face.
Taylor's face is a combination of different shapes. She has a wide forehead, a round chin and a squared jaw. So at times it becomes difficult for her stylist to give her a perfect hairstyle. But the one in which the full side swept over her eyebrows and on top of one of her eye has been the most attractive hairstyle for this music star. This hairstyle provided both balance and symmetry to her face, which is combination of different shapes.
At then 2007 American Music Awards, Taylor was stunning and caught quite a few attention. Her stylist allowed her hair to drape her shoulders with a mix of medium and short layers. The layers added a volume to her hair and gave her a bouncy look.
Her upstyle elegant look during the 41st Annual CMA Music Awards stood out. She had large soft waves in her hair and it was pinned back loosely to create height and volume.