Beeswax is a very natural substance that contains beneficial properties found in items such as lotions, ointments, creams, lip balms, lipsticks, pharmaceutical products, polishes, candles, soaps, and cosmetic products
. Its many benefits can especially be found in a variety of consumer hair care products.
To better understand the advantages of using beeswax for your hair management, it is first necessary to examine its physical properties. The basic properties of beeswax found in its original state include compounds such as hydrocarbons, esters, 3-hydroxyflavone, and free alcohols and acids. The bees that create it are referred to as the worker bees and they actually build this substance from the secretion of their glands. The worker bees then shape these particular secretions into what is more commonly known to most of us as the honeycomb. The end product of the refined waxes that are eventually produced can be usually seen in the colors of yellow and white.
There are many wide-ranging benefits found in the use of beeswax for hair care products. One benefit is the beeswax can provide a very pleasant and sweet fragrance. Another benefit is it can act as an emulsifier and it can make the hair much stronger and much thicker. Beeswax can also can build-up the volume of your hair in order to provide for a more improved control and texture to your hair particular style.
Beeswax can give an additional shine and glossy appearance to your hair and offer extra protection for your hair. The presence of its wax coating and its antioxidants can protect the hair from harm and damage created from everyday environmental factors and conditions.
The substance of beeswax can give added lubrication, moisture, hydration, and softness to your hair. It is considered to be a very safe, hypoallergenic, and natural ingredient to apply to both your hair and scalp. Only a little amount of beeswax is needed to help add the necessary volume, thickness, strength, and luster.
One of the important advantages to selecting beeswax for styling solutions is it can be easily mixed with many other ingredients. It will still retain its unique properties when combined in different mixtures.
The types of hair products found containing beeswax include hair styling balms and pomades, emulsifiers, and volume, hold, and brilliantine solutions. These products offer sweet scents and aromas, shine and gloss, styling, emulsifying, and volumizing aids. It has numerous helpful and applicable uses for hair care products and enhancers due to its protective and beneficial features. Additionally, beeswax is thought of as both a natural and safe product to use.
You can find beeswax packaged by itself for its sole contribution to your hairstyle management. You can also find the substance of beeswax combined with other compatible ingredients such as olive oil or almond oil. Whether it is to be used in its original source or whether it is to be used in combination with other helpful substances, beeswax can be of benefit to and complement your hair conditioning and styling in a variety of ways.
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Showing posts with label Beauty Tips. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Skincare tips to help minimize product induced irritations
Whether young or young-at-heart, male or female, irritations on your face sometimes come with obvious signs such as redness, rashes, and blotches. But, symptoms such as overactive oil glands, blemishes and dried-up skin cells are also common irritation signs that you might be ignoring. In fact, you might be treating a blemish or oily skin with more of the same irritants making matters worse. These irritations can impair your skin’s immune ability, cause inflammation and accelerate the aging
process; and no one wants that. Steer clear of these short and long term sufferings with a few of these strategies.
Read the ingredients of the products applied to your face. Don’t stop at the front of the bottle with its claims of wonder, turn it around and read just as you would read the labels on the food you eat. Terms such as “hypoallergenic” and “noncomedogenic” are not regulated by any government agencies and can be used by manufacturers without guidance; so learn to trust only you. Opt for products that have simple formulas because they lower the chance of irritation. Fragrances, though nice and a great selling point, are one of the primary culprits of irritation. Don’t be fooled by a product that seems to have no scent, sometimes the chemicals used in the product’s formula are so unappealing that a neutralizing fragrance is added. Also, stay away from products that have a high content of alcohol, usually listed as the first or second ingredient. Alcohol cleans and disinfects but dries out all skin types.
Know the exceptions to the ingredients rule; there are some inherently irritating chemicals that can be good for you. Alphahydroxy acids, preservatives and tretinoin (a form of Vitamin A) can bring benefits to your skin. If you have sensitive skin, place a small amount of a product with these exceptions on the inside of your wrist and don’t wipe it off – allow it sit. If an irritation doesn’t occur such as redness, swelling or itching, the product will probably be fine for your face. Purchase a small quantity and be cautious.
Keep your skin hydrated with a mild, fragrance-free moisturizer – all skin types.
Many people, especially those with oily or combination skin, feel that harsh cleansing of their skin will “dry” out the problem areas. However, over cleaning your skin simply strips it of moisture and destroys the protective barrier. This opens the gates to bacteria that can get into pores and create blemishes or rashes. After gently cleaning your face of the daily grime, makeup and/or sweat, add moisturizer. Even oily or combination skin types will benefit. For dry skin types or those who face the cold weather, moisturize throughout the day. In addition, drink plenty of water throughout the day. Water does hydrate your body inside and out and helps purge irritants from your skin.
Keep an eye on your antioxidants. Free radical oxidants are molecules that invade your skin and kill skin cells; this can cause inflammation, dry skin and early aging. You can’t stop the free radicals as they come from the environment; a puff of cigarette smoke, or chemicals in food and water. But a simple antioxidant, such as a multi-vitamin with A, C and E is great at neutralizing these oxidants.
Your face and smile are the first impression of how wonderful you can be – take the time and make an effort to take care of your skin and it will reward you for years to come.
process; and no one wants that. Steer clear of these short and long term sufferings with a few of these strategies.
Read the ingredients of the products applied to your face. Don’t stop at the front of the bottle with its claims of wonder, turn it around and read just as you would read the labels on the food you eat. Terms such as “hypoallergenic” and “noncomedogenic” are not regulated by any government agencies and can be used by manufacturers without guidance; so learn to trust only you. Opt for products that have simple formulas because they lower the chance of irritation. Fragrances, though nice and a great selling point, are one of the primary culprits of irritation. Don’t be fooled by a product that seems to have no scent, sometimes the chemicals used in the product’s formula are so unappealing that a neutralizing fragrance is added. Also, stay away from products that have a high content of alcohol, usually listed as the first or second ingredient. Alcohol cleans and disinfects but dries out all skin types.
Know the exceptions to the ingredients rule; there are some inherently irritating chemicals that can be good for you. Alphahydroxy acids, preservatives and tretinoin (a form of Vitamin A) can bring benefits to your skin. If you have sensitive skin, place a small amount of a product with these exceptions on the inside of your wrist and don’t wipe it off – allow it sit. If an irritation doesn’t occur such as redness, swelling or itching, the product will probably be fine for your face. Purchase a small quantity and be cautious.
Keep your skin hydrated with a mild, fragrance-free moisturizer – all skin types.
Many people, especially those with oily or combination skin, feel that harsh cleansing of their skin will “dry” out the problem areas. However, over cleaning your skin simply strips it of moisture and destroys the protective barrier. This opens the gates to bacteria that can get into pores and create blemishes or rashes. After gently cleaning your face of the daily grime, makeup and/or sweat, add moisturizer. Even oily or combination skin types will benefit. For dry skin types or those who face the cold weather, moisturize throughout the day. In addition, drink plenty of water throughout the day. Water does hydrate your body inside and out and helps purge irritants from your skin.
Keep an eye on your antioxidants. Free radical oxidants are molecules that invade your skin and kill skin cells; this can cause inflammation, dry skin and early aging. You can’t stop the free radicals as they come from the environment; a puff of cigarette smoke, or chemicals in food and water. But a simple antioxidant, such as a multi-vitamin with A, C and E is great at neutralizing these oxidants.
Your face and smile are the first impression of how wonderful you can be – take the time and make an effort to take care of your skin and it will reward you for years to come.
How to remove hair dye from skin
We’ve all done it. We’ve all gone down that embarrassing road. We dye our hair and realize our forehead and ears and neck are now the same color as our hair dye and it is NOT coming off with simple rubbing. Now the easiest way to remove hair dye from skin is to not let it happen and take preventative measures to avoid this catastrophe. When we get our hair dyed professionally, the stylist will usually put a long string of cotton around our entire head, covering our forehead, ears and neck. This, along with a bit of Vaseline or lotion applied anywhere our hair meets our skin will prevent any staining you may get from the dye itself. However, if you are beyond this point and are sitting at your computer with black stains all along your forehead, you probably don’t want to read about what you SHOULD have done. You want to know how to actually remove the dye that is already there. Fortunately, like getting rid of hiccups, all kinds of people have all kinds of remedies that may prove to work on you.
Simple Solutions
Evidently, there are some products you can buy at hair salons and hair beauty supply stores that were created specifically for this purpose, but if you are too embarrassed to run out and purchase these products, there are many home remedies
that may work. If you don’t have to be somewhere right away, one of the simplest methods is to rub some Vaseline or baby oil on the stains and leave it on overnight. The stains should be gone by the next morning.
Some serial skin dyers have recommended simply using warm water and anti-bacterial soap or your normal everyday cleanser (like Noxema) to get rid of the stain. Simply splash the area with warm water, apply your cleanser or soap and scrub. Rinse with warm water and repeat until all traces of the stains have disappeared.
Odd Solutions
Developed in the 1970s was a method of removing dye from skin that many hair stylists swear by. If you happen to have ash from cigarettes laying around, either dampen your finger or get a wet rag and rub it in the ashes. Then rub the ashy finger or rag onto the stain. This should rid your skin of the stain with a few rubs. Yet another recommendation is to use toothpaste. Squeeze a small amount of the toothpaste onto your finger and rub it on the stains. Since the toothpaste is slightly abrasive it should take the stains right off without being too harsh on sensitive skin. Two other solutions that seemed a little weird but are worth a try are rubbing the stains with a cotton ball soaked with regular milk or rubbing the stains with your own hair.
Scary Solutions
These following solutions were mentioned, however, I would strongly advise against using them, for safety reasons. Some people have found success in rubbing the stains with nail polish remover that contains acetone to remove them. Still another dyer advised applying hydrogen peroxide to existing stains. Another solution is to rub Comet on the skin that is stained. If you do decide to use one of these methods, you MUST thoroughly cleanse and rinse your face and neck and ears afterwards, making sure not to get these chemicals into your eyes, nose or mouth. Again, I would highly advise against these last three solutions. If all else fails, contact your normal hairstylist and ask for advice or schedule an appointment with him/her to see if he/she can get rid of the stains safely.
Simple Solutions
Evidently, there are some products you can buy at hair salons and hair beauty supply stores that were created specifically for this purpose, but if you are too embarrassed to run out and purchase these products, there are many home remedies
that may work. If you don’t have to be somewhere right away, one of the simplest methods is to rub some Vaseline or baby oil on the stains and leave it on overnight. The stains should be gone by the next morning.
Some serial skin dyers have recommended simply using warm water and anti-bacterial soap or your normal everyday cleanser (like Noxema) to get rid of the stain. Simply splash the area with warm water, apply your cleanser or soap and scrub. Rinse with warm water and repeat until all traces of the stains have disappeared.
Odd Solutions
Developed in the 1970s was a method of removing dye from skin that many hair stylists swear by. If you happen to have ash from cigarettes laying around, either dampen your finger or get a wet rag and rub it in the ashes. Then rub the ashy finger or rag onto the stain. This should rid your skin of the stain with a few rubs. Yet another recommendation is to use toothpaste. Squeeze a small amount of the toothpaste onto your finger and rub it on the stains. Since the toothpaste is slightly abrasive it should take the stains right off without being too harsh on sensitive skin. Two other solutions that seemed a little weird but are worth a try are rubbing the stains with a cotton ball soaked with regular milk or rubbing the stains with your own hair.
Scary Solutions
These following solutions were mentioned, however, I would strongly advise against using them, for safety reasons. Some people have found success in rubbing the stains with nail polish remover that contains acetone to remove them. Still another dyer advised applying hydrogen peroxide to existing stains. Another solution is to rub Comet on the skin that is stained. If you do decide to use one of these methods, you MUST thoroughly cleanse and rinse your face and neck and ears afterwards, making sure not to get these chemicals into your eyes, nose or mouth. Again, I would highly advise against these last three solutions. If all else fails, contact your normal hairstylist and ask for advice or schedule an appointment with him/her to see if he/she can get rid of the stains safely.
The best ways to remove pubic hair
Everybody has it. Nobody really likes it. Yet, how do we get rid of it? Pubic hair is one of those things many people don’t like to talk about, and, yet it is nothing to be ashamed of. It is believed that pubic hair is just a throwback to our ancient ancestors who needed hair everywhere to keep warm. Nowadays, it just seems to get in the way as it really serves no purpose. If you have decided to remove your pubic hair, it can be quite a liberating experience. There are several ways to go about this, but the three most common are shaving, waxing and laser hair removal.
Shaving
The number one rule of shaving, especially when it comes to shaving pubic hair is to ALWAYS use a fresh razor, not the razor you’ve been using the last couple of weeks to shave your legs. You do not want to get ingrown hairs, especially in that region. The first step you will take when shaving is to trim the hair. This will help you save the razor blade. Using scissors, clippers or an electric razor, carefully trim the hair down as close as you can get it. Take your time during all the steps of shaving to avoid nicks or cuts. Once you’ve trimmed your hair, soak the entire pubic region in warm water (with a bath or shower) or put a warm cloth over this area for at least ten minutes. This helps soften the thick hair. Once this step is done, you must lather your pubic area with shaving cream or shaving gel. Do not use soap or attempt to dry-shave. You can also use Vaseline to get a closer shave. To avoid ingrown hairs, shave in the same direction that the hair grows. Do not repeat shaving over the same spots. A few short shaves should work just fine. You may want to pull your skin taut to get some of the harder to reach spots. Be very careful when shaving around the more sensitive areas. Take your time. If you want, ask a spouse, boyfriend or trusted friend to help with these harder to reach areas, but try it yourself first. Once you are shaved and rinsed, very gently exfoliate this area with a wash towel or a loofah and gentle soap to cleanse the pores. Once you are dried off, apply moisturizer that contains Vitamin E to the entire area. Do this everyday after you shower to prevent irritation.
Waxing
Many people prefer waxing to shaving due to the fact that the area will not grow hair as quickly afterwards. Also the hair tends to grow back less coarse, which is a plus. When waxing, the best thing to do is to visit a professional. You can, indeed, buy home waxing kits, but you will probably need a friend to help you anyway because it is very hard to wax at that particular angle, as many waxers will testify. Waxing involves putting hot wax on strips of clean cotton cloth. These strips are then applied to your pubic area, allowed to dry and then quickly pulled off along with your pubic hair. If you get a professional wax, the waxer will probably tweeze any rogue hairs that may have been left behind. Once waxed, you will still need to apply moisturizer or aloe vera to this area to prevent irritation. Your pubic area should stay hair free for about two weeks.
Laser Hair Removal
If you want to go the route of semi-permanent to permanent hair removal and have some money to spend, then laser hair removal may be just the thing for you. This involves a laser beam that targets a square area of hair or a specific hair (depending on which laser hair removal company you go to). The follicle is heated to a temperature that slows down hair growth. After laser hair removal, it is common to experience redness of the skin as well as a slight swelling. However, you will definitely never have to wax or shave again. Some laser hair removal companies offer a type of guarantee that offers free hair removal of rogue hairs that sprout up after the procedure. This is definitely the way to go if you never want to deal with pubic hair again.
Shaving
The number one rule of shaving, especially when it comes to shaving pubic hair is to ALWAYS use a fresh razor, not the razor you’ve been using the last couple of weeks to shave your legs. You do not want to get ingrown hairs, especially in that region. The first step you will take when shaving is to trim the hair. This will help you save the razor blade. Using scissors, clippers or an electric razor, carefully trim the hair down as close as you can get it. Take your time during all the steps of shaving to avoid nicks or cuts. Once you’ve trimmed your hair, soak the entire pubic region in warm water (with a bath or shower) or put a warm cloth over this area for at least ten minutes. This helps soften the thick hair. Once this step is done, you must lather your pubic area with shaving cream or shaving gel. Do not use soap or attempt to dry-shave. You can also use Vaseline to get a closer shave. To avoid ingrown hairs, shave in the same direction that the hair grows. Do not repeat shaving over the same spots. A few short shaves should work just fine. You may want to pull your skin taut to get some of the harder to reach spots. Be very careful when shaving around the more sensitive areas. Take your time. If you want, ask a spouse, boyfriend or trusted friend to help with these harder to reach areas, but try it yourself first. Once you are shaved and rinsed, very gently exfoliate this area with a wash towel or a loofah and gentle soap to cleanse the pores. Once you are dried off, apply moisturizer that contains Vitamin E to the entire area. Do this everyday after you shower to prevent irritation.
Waxing
Many people prefer waxing to shaving due to the fact that the area will not grow hair as quickly afterwards. Also the hair tends to grow back less coarse, which is a plus. When waxing, the best thing to do is to visit a professional. You can, indeed, buy home waxing kits, but you will probably need a friend to help you anyway because it is very hard to wax at that particular angle, as many waxers will testify. Waxing involves putting hot wax on strips of clean cotton cloth. These strips are then applied to your pubic area, allowed to dry and then quickly pulled off along with your pubic hair. If you get a professional wax, the waxer will probably tweeze any rogue hairs that may have been left behind. Once waxed, you will still need to apply moisturizer or aloe vera to this area to prevent irritation. Your pubic area should stay hair free for about two weeks.
Laser Hair Removal
If you want to go the route of semi-permanent to permanent hair removal and have some money to spend, then laser hair removal may be just the thing for you. This involves a laser beam that targets a square area of hair or a specific hair (depending on which laser hair removal company you go to). The follicle is heated to a temperature that slows down hair growth. After laser hair removal, it is common to experience redness of the skin as well as a slight swelling. However, you will definitely never have to wax or shave again. Some laser hair removal companies offer a type of guarantee that offers free hair removal of rogue hairs that sprout up after the procedure. This is definitely the way to go if you never want to deal with pubic hair again.
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