good looks don’t last

I found more and more of my college buddies through Facebook in only a few days.  Whew!  For more than a decade of not hearing from them, I am overwhelmed with all the facts I am learning about their life and work in such a short span of time.  Grabe!  Such is the power of internet and of social networking site!

Anyway, I have noticed that most of my buddies already look their age or even older.  They need to treat their faces with wrinkle cream coz the sign of aging is showing, especially with the guys; wrinkles, big bellies and receding hairlines make them look old!  Even those handsome guys back in our college days aren’t as good-looking as they were before.  Good looks really fade through time…

And what about me?  I think I look more prettier these days than I was in college. hahaha   As my buddies would say “PEACE!!!”  Don’t get mad at me guys!

real beauty

With the cosmetics industry very much alive, even those carrying the most expensive beauty creams, we can conclude that money indeed can do wonders. The rich can buy the best anti wrinkle crème without regard to cost, but of course personally, I believe that the best beauty is the one which radiates from within, coming from the goodness and simplicity of heart, coupled with a God-fearing character and a principled life. A person who is contented and not envious of what others have is joyful and peaceful, and these result to a healthy body metabolism, making one young, stress-free and beautiful.

skin care for kids

As a mom, I’m a bit choosy about skin care for my little C, e.g. her bath soap, baby cologne or baby powder. Of course I don’t want her skin to get irritated or damaged by cosmetics which are not intended for children. I know she’s still too young to think about facial creams, acne skin products and other women’s cosmetics. I hope she won’t have problems with her face when she becomes a teenager though. For now, I’m just keeping my beauty creams and cosmetics away from her as I caught her one time smearing her face with my moisturizer. Uh-oh! 

let beauty magazines inspire you

If you don’t want to get frustrated over your looks and figure, stay away from those beauty magazines!  They say that looking at beauty magazines makes you feel ugly. heheheh…Flipping through the pages and seeing those svelte bodies models are flaunting makes you want to hide under the blanket and wish you have their slender figures too.  Then your mind races, wondering what are the best fat burners that can turn your fat body into a slim one. 

Don’t be frustrated!  Instead let what you see inspire you to look better! Exercise, eat healthy, dress fashionably, and learn from others how they achieved the weight and look they aspire to have.    

the way she looks

During my vacation I met lots of old faces, one of them was a former classmate in elementary.  She looked very different now.  She used to be slender, now she’s huge!  She used to have a clear and smooth skin, now her face has lots of holes caused by acne breakout.  She looked older than her age because of her body size and her face.

If she really wants to look good, she can opt for liposuction and laser for her face, but she’s the kind who’d rather stay the way she is than undergo cosmetic surgery. All she wants is a natural acne treatment to fight off the zits that coming out often. With care and use of acne treatment scrub and proper diet, I’m sure she’ll accomplish her beauty goals.

how to look beautiful

If you want to look better by having a plastic surgery then give it a go.  There are many doctors who are into these surgeries and many people have already undergone such beauty procedures.  Unfortunately, not all have good results.  In fact there are some complaints from patients who are unsatisfied with the work.  I’ve seen several cases on TV suing the doctors for the damage done.

So where can you go for a reliable facial surgery?  I’ve read about a certain Dr. Donath doing Cincinnati plastic surgery with results at par with that of New York City area. He has done thousands of facial surgery cases which only show that his skills can be trusted. You better check out Dr. Donath if you don’t want to look bad or worse instead of beautiful.

the key to beautiful skin

Skin care?  Geeez, don’t ask me that.  It makes me want to cringe coz I don’t have any skin care practices at all.  As long as I take shower everyday, drink enough water and eat lots of fruits, then I’m done.  No wonder I’m suffering from dry skin now coz I seldom moisturize it and it’s also because of winter!

To achieve a healthy and beautiful skin, there are loads of products to help us at Skin Dimensions Online. Founded by a physician, you can be assured that the products sold are especially selected  and recommended by doctors themselves.  Aside from famous beauty products, Skin Dimensions Online also has their own line of natural skincare products that includes moisturizers, green tea anti-oxidants, acne care, anti-aging products and retinols.

One product that got me interested is the Revitalash Eye Lash Conditioner that is said to make longer, thicker and fuller eyelashes in a matter of 3 -10 weeks.  I am not blessed with long lashes so it might be nice to try this conditioner for my lashes. 
Anyway, visit the site of Skin Dimensions Online.  You’ll find plenty of interesting products that will surely help you achieve nice looking skin and a more beautiful YOU!

wish for a nice-looking skin

Is it vain to wish for a spider vein treatment in Phoenix?  What’s wrong with it anyway, it’s just a wish and if there’s a kind-hearted soul who would want to sponsor the cost, then why not take the chance, yeah?

There’s a doctor named Dr. Murphy in Phoenix that offers aesthetic treatments for the skin. From skin tightening to permanent hair reduction, to botox, to microdermabrasion, to spider veins and acne clearance and a lot more, the Southwest Vein & Laser Institute and Medical Spa by Dr. Murphy can diagnose and treat venous disease.  So if you want to get rid of those unsightly veins in your legs or any part of your body, you now know where to go.

achieving a youthful look

Wrinkles, crow’s feet, frown creases…if you’re worried over those unsightly lines on your face, then don’t be.  They can be eliminated by having Botox in Tampa Florida that will make your skin smoother and refreshing in appearance. 

Cosmetic Laser Clinic can provide you this special skin treatment plus other state-of-the-art medical, surgical, cosmetic and even preventive care to everyone who wants to restore their youthful look!

Have a look on the cosmetic services they are offering which includes Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, vein treatment, wrinkle fillers and many more.  Consult them for any skin problems and be satisfied with the results!

how vanity can bring you money

From fashion accessories, here’s another business venture that would surely be a hit for women, beauty products!  I’ve seen on a TV show ordinary housewives who started soap business from their own kitchen and turned it into a big time business after few months of selling their home-made creations.  From their humble home, they were able to develop a product that sells so well to women clientele.  Women have this vain complex, a bit for some and load of vanity for some.  With them as your prospect buyers, business will always be good!

You too can start a small-time business of bath and body and toiletry supplies such as soaps, lip balms, potpourris, lotions and other beauty products.  It’s a profitable business for any women looking for an added income or a full-time business venture.

If you’re wondering where to get lotions, lip balm containers and such, then try Elements Bath and Soap.  They offer wholesale bath and body supplies, recipes, packaging and other accessories fit for this kind of business.

a girly-business

We girls love to wear accessories, right? It adds interest to our attire; it can spice up a plain-looking dress. It doesn’t have to be diamonds or pearls, even inexpensive fashion accessories can complement any outfit if you know how to mix and match and choose the right kind to go with your get-up.

That’s why jewelry wholesalers are earning much money in this business. You can't go wrong in this business as almost all women have this love for girly accessories and would always grab that piece of jewelry they think would make them look more pretty.

So girl, if you want to get into a business venture, try selling fashion accessories.  You can get your supplies at the lowest possible prices from Cheap Wholesale Jewelry!

achieving a healthy skin

The women of this age are more stressed and over-worked than ever.  Living a fast-paced life can drain one’s energy which sometimes causes that old and tired look on the faces.  If you’re among those women who feel that way, better loosen up if you don’t want to age fast.  Try to give yourself a break and smile a lot.  It will give you a youthful look.

Or you can use R.G. Skin Revitalizer, a dietary supplement that improves skin health!  This natural skincare product is made from Gac fruit which is said to be rich in beta-carotene which boost the immune system and helps the rejuvenation process of the skin. It protects the skin from the damaging free radicals leaving it healthy.
Gac is an Asian fruit that grows abundantly in Asia especially Vietnam.  It is said to be used in many Asian households for medicinal uses because it is rich in antioxidants. 

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what’s your skin type?

Having a brown complexion doesn’t bother me at all.  I am satisfied with my skin color unlike majority of my fellow Asians who desire to have fair skin. With many whitening products being sold and advertised you’d think that being dark skinned is unacceptable.  Don’t they know that Caucasians adore brown and tanned-skin color?  As opposed to Asians’ mentality regarding brown skin, the Whites consider having such skin color beautiful and sexy that’s why they are fond of sun bathing or going to solariums to get a tan.

Women with Asian, Mediterranean and Olive (AMO) skin types should know that not any product especially whitening lotion is suitable for them.  Having a pigmented skin needs to have the right skin care product with hypoallergenic ingredients.  AMO skin is delicate hence products with hydroquinone should be avoided. I remember that most whitening products contain hydroquinone! No wonder the skin gets red and sore after using these products!

What products to use then?  ORIKI Cosmeceuticals has developed products especially made for AMO skin types that helps rejuvenate skin cells and has incorporated the pigmentation factor designed by an American Board Certified dermatologist and biochemist. They’ve got whitening lotion, nourishing cream, rejuvenating cream, facial toner, facial cleanser and other beauty products that can truly make the skin beautiful.

show me a smile!

I wonder why people seldom smile these days.  It makes me think they really have a bad set of teeth that they want to hide.  I’d recommend they go to Dr. Maddahi, a cosmetic dentist who provides complete smile makeovers using high tech equipment and dental techniques such as painless air drills, miniature cameras and digital x-rays.  Getting a Beverly Hills teeth whitening procedure would surely make a person smile wide; wide enough for everyone to admire the beautiful, clean, sparkling teeth.

Check out the cosmetic and restorative dentistry with before and after pictures to truly appreciate the work of Dr. Maddahi – discolored teeth turned white, poorly shaped teeth turned into a perfect set. His motto “creating beautiful, natural smiles” really sums up to the professional work he’s done to his clients.

skin problems

I forgot to add that aside from body pains, another pregnancy complications of a less evil kind has taken over my forehead and nape. It looks more like rashes rather than pimples though.  It must have something to do with my hair which touches these specific parts of my body.  What to do?

It’s best to use natural skin care products especially for pregnant women in battling these nasty skin problems.  Shira Esthetics is said to have scientifically proven skin care lines including acne and wrinkle reducing facial skin care creams and lotions. Some of their products are chamomile azulene, sea weed, wheat germ and omega-3. Skin treated by Shira is said to be smooth, supple and radiant.  Hmmm… exactly the kind of skin any women would want to have!

stretch marks: how to avoid them!

As early as two months of my pregnancy, I’ve been massaging baby oil or lotion on my tummy to avoid stretch marks from appearing there.  Thank God, I’m on my fifth month now and still no sign of the unsightly lightning-like lines on my skin.

Curious if I was doing the right thing, I took a break from reading real estate information and scoured the internet for infos and tips on how to avoid stretch marks. Unfortunately my research failed to give me any guaranteed prevention.  Mostly what I read says that there is no guarantee that it can be prevented. 

According to Wikihow.com these following steps MAY help prevent stretch marks:

1. Eat a very healthy diet to nourish your skin from the inside out.
I don’t know if I’m eating healthy.  All I know is that I eat lots of fruits, chocolates, ice cream… My doc told me I can eat anything, so why bother? As long as it’s balanced diet, right?
2. Drink eight or more glasses of water and/or fluids daily to hydrate your skin and maintain elasticity.
I am not keeping track of the number of glasses I drink each day.  I should start now.
3. Follow guidelines for gradual weight gain, in the recommended amount.  The faster you gain weight during pregnancy, the more likely it is you will get stretch marks.
Goodie!!! When I was 2-3 months preggy, my weight was still the same.  It was only on my 4th month that I started gaining weight.
4. Moisturize your breasts, belly, thighs and anywhere else you thing you might get stretch marks at least morning and night if you wish
I thought I only have to moisturize my belly…
5. Continue regimen after you deliver until you’re back to your target weight – rapid weight loss can also result in stretch marks.
Will do!!!

How about you? Did you get the awful stretch marks after your pregnancy?  If not, what was your regimen? Care to share?