Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Monday, February 16, 2009

FACE TO FACE


Face exercises

Face exercises battle the damage produced in the facial muscles after repeated and habitual use of such muscles. Although it may at first be difficult to believe that face muscles are adversely affected by facial expressions, one only has to consider that with the regular use of muscles in the face to frown, smile, and wrinkle the brow that the muscles adapt to such habitual use. In the end, facial muscles begin to weaken, and your face begins to reflect the muscle wastage in the way of wrinkles, frown lines and deep furrows in the skin. Of course, it is impossible to walk around expressionless all the time in an effort to keep youthful looking skin. For one thing, it’s inhuman and for another, you would drive yourself insane trying to maintain an emotionless face all the time. Face exercises provide you with the option of recapturing the beautiful appearance you once had without the need for costly and painful operations, injections or the need to spend thousands of dollars on ineffective beauty treatments. Think of it; by using a few facial exercises a day you can look ten years younger within 30 days from the day you begin the simple exercises. Essentially, facial exercises can help minimize the appearance of sagging skin and as a result, firm the appearance of the skin’s surface. By stimulating the correct muscles with exercise, you will increase the blood flow to the muscles and skin and provide the skin with the vital oxygen it requires to produce healing and the production of healthy skin cells. Likewise, you will also improve your skin’s ability to rid the body of toxins, another health giving benefit. Face exercises can be done anywhere you have a private moment to practice them. Whether you make them part of your morning regimen or you decide to practice them in the morning and the evening, face exercises only take a few minutes a day to implement and the results are well worth the effort. In fact, the recommended amount of time that you should spend performing face exercises is no more than a mere fifteen minutes a day and your youthful appearance is more than worth fifteen minutes of your time. Improve your appearance with face exercises that you can perform at your convenience and improve the appearance of your skin and your self esteem!


Face masks

Basically all face masks have some sort of a cleansing action. Various ingredients are used in the face masks, depending on the skin type (know the skin type) and to some extent on the availability of materials. Clays form an important constituent of many face masks as they are excellent absorbing agents. Gums and polymers are added to lend sticking properties to the clays. They help to remove dirt, sebum, and dead skin so that the skin looks clean, soft and youthful. To have a natural beauty is a blessing for a woman but most women tend to lose it through their own negligence in their bid to outdo each other in modernity. As soon as she reaches adolescence, a girl is attracted towards artificial makeup. The excessive use of makeup makes one lose her natural beauty. The pores of the skin get clogged by these makeup things. Clogging prevents the carbon dioxide inside our body fromcoming out and also prevents fresh oxygen from entering the body. This results in the skin losing its original glow. The face becomes unattractive. It must be remembered that to regain the lost beauty is extremely difficult. Facial, once a week keeps the face attractive. For a facial the face is first thoroughly cleaned. After that it is massagedand steamed and then the face-pack is applied.

The facts on facials:

A French massage text from 1907 describes a treatment invented by Dr. Jacquet which included a vigorous repetitive mobilization of the facial skin. Nearly a century ago, his method revolutionized skin care. Nonetheless, this method had certain disadvantages for the therapist (fatigue, reduced finger sensitivity) and for the client (discomfort and inadequate finger pressure). Today's facials are much less strenuous. After all, facials are not only meant to provide deep cleansing and hydration to the skin, the second-most popular spa service provides relaxation and rejuvenation as well. A cosmetic treatment of the face, facials involve a variety of skin treatments during the hour-long procedure. After a light cleansing, an esthetician examines a client's skin through a brightly lit magnifying lamp. With a steam vapor directed at the face, the esthetician then begins the process of exfoliation, which removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface. Exfoliation is an important step in the facial as it helps to reveal younger and healthier-looking skin underneath. Exfoliation also provides rejuvenation to the skin and helps to prevent acne. Extreme cases of exfoliation, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion, actually remove the surface layer of skin by abrasion, or sanding. Both procedures are effective for sun-damaged skin or to remove scars and dark spots. Estheticians then extract blackheads if suitable for your skintype. A facial massage follows to help relax the client and stimulate skin and facial muscles. Then, a rich mineral essential mask is applied to the skin. The type of mask varies according to skin type (dry, oily, combination, sensitive, mature). Afterward, the esthetician applies toners and protective creams to the skin. Spas may offer different types of facials. The first, a Basic European Facial, is ideal for combination or sensitive skin. The deep cleansing and calming massage help to hydrate and purify the skin. A Mini Facial is ideal for someone who doesn't have a lot of time. The relaxing procedure cleanses and balances skin. It includes a natural exfoliation and stimulating massage. Renewal Facials is a great anti-aging treatment. For dry, mature, or damaged skin, the Renewal Facial retexturises skin, helping to elimated fine lines while evening out skin tone. Seaweed, a natural hydroxy acid is combined with alpha hydroxyl acids to exfoliate the skin. The result is fresher, supple-looking skin. An Oxygen Facial uses a mist of pure oxygen in part of its treatment, while the Acne Facial pays special attention to extractions. Also gaining popularity, a Gentlemen's Facial is designed with the masculine skin in mind. The deep-cleansing facial addresses the needs of a male face, using products to exfoliate, cleanse, and relieve irritation from shaving, pollution, or environmental aggressions. It's important to find a reputable day spa before making an appointment for a facial. Your esthetician should be a professional who has been trained in the field of skin care. Prior to beginning your session, the esthetician should wash her hands and have prepared an impeccably clean set-up. As the session begins, a good esthetician should inquire about your skin care regimen, and will provide advice on how to take care of your skin between facials. Spa-goers also require an esthetician that will be responsive to any needs, especially as it applies to discomfort caused during the procedure. For the most part, facials are very relaxing experiences, so it's important any extractions are done without causing too much discomfort to the client. As with massages, a professional esthetician will follow your lead in how much chatting you want to do. During the facial, an esthetician may bring up any skin problems she has identified that may require a dermatologist. Ideally, for those who can afford it, facials are recommended every four to six weeks because that is the time it takes for skin to regenerate. However, a facial at least four times a year can have great benefits as well. However, they can be quite a bit more in larger cities, destination spas, and resorts. Specialized masks and serums can also increase the price. It's a good idea to speak to a spa staff regarding your skin type and needs prior to booking a facial.

Advantages of facials

*Aging can be slowed down by facial massage and mask, by which you can maintain youthful, healthy looking skin.
*Facials helps in removing the deeply embedded dirt particles. By facial massage and mask, the skin temperature increases, opening the pores and removing these particles
*Facials are also helps in removing the dead skin and avoid the wrinckles and aged-lines.
*It increases and improves natural cellular regeneration.
*They nourish the skin anh helps in improving the blood circulation.
*The steam opens the pores of the face that moisturise the skin.

BODY CARE


Know the body basics ......?

A fit and healthy body must be the primary goal of a person. Our body is a gift of god. It is comprised of various organs. Any malfunction in a single organ can affect the whole body. So proper care of body is necessary to stay fit and healthy. By proper care of your body you can prevent yourself from various diseases. Exercise can become an important part of your body care. Skin care is an important part of the body care because it is the biggest organ of the body. You can care for your skin by using skin lotions, moisturizers and gels. It will help in maintaining the glow and shine of your skin.
Body care tips:

A healthy nutritive diet can make you strong and healthy. Fast food eating habits can cause obesity. So always consume more fruits and vegetables. They provides all the required nutrients for a healthy body. Always take a food diet that is low in carbohydrates. This diet can keep your body fit for the whole life.

*Always drink more water to release the toxic substance from your body. It will save you form various diseases including stomach upsets.
*Massage your body with herbal oils. It will relax your whole body.
*An equal proportion mixture of lime juice and glycerine is very helpful in making your rough palms smooth.
*Foot massage with coconut oil is very helpful in getting rid of foot cracks. The use of warm on the crack foots also provides you relief.
*The lemon peel can be used to remove the scars from your hands.
*Always use sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Use of skin lotions and gels makes your skin more attractive.
*The use of moisturizers and cleansers can provide your skin shine and glow.
*Never indulge in bad habits such as smoking and alcoholism.