Author: Indiann Davinos
Source: isnare.com
Drop Dead Gorgeous
How far would you go to be the fairest of them all? In Elizabethan times, women rubbed lead on their face and mercury in their lips to achieve beauty. The health problems were innumerable and serious. During the Italian Renaissance, a certain Signor Toffano created an arsenic-laced face powder. This lovely little gimmick was marketed as a way for rich women to rid themselves of their unwanted husbands. One flick of a powder puff was enough to see him buried. Today we would baulk at such a risk but we still happily slather ourselves in chemicals so strong they are handled with protective clothing in laboratories. Is it possible the cosmetic industry is still peddling beauty to die for? How do we know, after all just reading the ingredient list in a moisturiser seems to require a biology degree.
Lets start with the ubiquitous sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). This chemical is used in almost everything from toothpaste to shampoos. But its side effects can include eczema, irritated eyes and skin (with prolonged exposure) and possible inflammation and infection of the urinary tract and vagina. Checking children's products to make sure they use the less harsh sodium laureth sulphate is a good idea as SLS has been shown to permanently damage children's eyes.
Other dodgy ingredients include EDC's. These gender-bending chemicals are linked to falling sperm counts in men. Some, like Nonylphenol used in cosmetics, Butylated hydroxy anisole (BHA) and E320 (which can leach into cosmetics from PVC containers) are restricted by the EU with a defined tolerable daily intake. However, overtime they build up in our body tissues, face painting ideas for children
, and some experts consider there is no safe level for use.
Alpha hydroxy Acid (AHA). The cosmetic industrys favourite discovery AHA and BHAs are fruit and milk sugar exfoliates respectively. They work by rubbing off the outer layer of skin to expose the younger-looking? skin beneath. They cannot, as advertisers suggest, permanently improve your skin. In fact, they could ruin it. The epidermis (top layer) of skin, face painting ideas for children
, is an important barrier protecting the body from UV rays and chemicals we come in contact with. The body's natural reaction to having it rubbed away is to create a thicker tougher epidermis, trapping you into a cycle of exfoliating. If you choose to regularly use products containing AHA's then you will also need, face painting ideas for children
, to use a stronger sunscreen. AHA's have only been around ten years and their long-term effects are still unknown.
Natural products and extracts show the beauty industry has got wise to our desire for a more natural life. But too often "natural" ranges are just repackaged old products with small amounts of "extracts" added to keep the consumer happy. Really ?natural? products may also need higher levels of preservatives to keep them from going off, and so end up with the same number of chemicals found in all cosmetics and toiletries. Finally of course natural products such as plants and animal extracts can easily be as poisonous as chemicals.
Baby soft skinBabies and young children are particularly susceptible to infection, so products for children under three must have 50 times less microbes then adult products- according to EU law. This does, face painting ideas for children
, mean they have many more preservatives in them- including benzoates. Benzoates can cause gastric irritation, mouth numbing and urticara and are often used in baby wipes. Perhaps the best option is to choose products with the smallest list of ingredients possible, and use baby soap and water where possible.
Animal magicThe Romans once painted their nails with a mixture of animal blood and fat. While this would horrify the, face painting, face painting ideas for children
, ideas for children
, public today there are a surprising number of animal products on our bathroom shelves. If you are a vegetarian this can make life difficult. Some animal-derived ingredients are pretty easy to spot other telltale, face painting ideas for children
, names include:
Tallow, CI 77267, CI 77268, Collagen, Elastin, Gelatin, Hyaluronic Acid Keratin, Musk, Serum Albumin,, face painting ideas for children
, Unipertan
Even if cosmetics say they have not been tested on animals, the individual ingredients are sure to have been tested, but not necessarily, face painting ideas for children
, by the manufacturer.
Are you worth it?
Before you get too alarmed remember few people suffer serious health problems from cosmetics although many find certain products don't agree with them. Buying simpler products, that don't make us pay for wildly unrealistic advertising is probably a good idea. Cosmetics and toiletries can clean us, make us smell sweeter and enhance our looks but for real health and beauty, throwing money at the beauty counter is not an answer.
Boring but true: the only way to make your skin and hair healthier, and eyes brighter are the old tried and tested methods of health and nutrition. This means eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep. It also means staying out of the sun, exercising regularly and quitting smoking. It may not come in the most glamorous package- but your body and health are definitely worth it.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Best Hairstyle Fashions And Beauty Trends For 2006
Author: David Maillie
Source: isnare.com
Hairstyle and beauty has become quite a fashion statement lately. We have seen prices for a good cut or style skyrocket with no end in sight. Some cuts are going in and out of style every day it seems. As some beauty experts say - your hair can make you or break you. What, stencils for face painting , will be the hot styles and beauty cuts for 2006? Some of these will surprise you.
1) The classic up-do. It has been one of the longest trends but seems to be a temporary style - something to do for a social party or event, but not every day. The hollywood stars like Jessica Simpson and many others sport the updo for Awards banquets and such, but they have personal hair stylists that can have their hair back in whatever style they want the following day. This style is best suited for medium or longer length hair.
2) Hair stenciling for uniqueness - this has been hot overseas in Japan, Milan, Paris, and London and is starting to make its way into the U.S. This is where you or a stylist create a stencil which you then attach to your hair and you use glitter and paint to make a bold, brazen fashion statement. Everything from animal prints (like tiger stripes) to symbols have been used. This works on any length hair, but is more predominantly displayed on shorter hair. Stencils have been used frequently lately on Runway models in shows by Gucci, Calvin Klein, etc...
3) The wedge. This was popular in the 1970's and is once again becoming popular. This was the cutesy do that made the likes of Dorothy Hammil America's sweetheart of that era. This style, stencils for face painting , is gaining popularity amongst 30-40 year olds in search of a short and easily maintained style. The wedge tends to draw attention to your face, not your hair and looks natural. So, if you already have a beautiful face and skin this is a real winner, as it will draw people in to your good looks. We recommend natural, mild makeup with this do.
4) The mullet, stencils for face painting , . Yes, I know we thought it died off in the early 90's, but it is making, stencils for face painting , a surge again. No one knows why, except that is is a very, stencils for face painting , low maintanence style - or basically no style. It is basically a mop of hair for head banging music. "Business in the front and party in the back." It has been popping up all over the south and has been, stencils for face painting , seen on the rise even in New York, Chicago, etc... This is a bad style that just won't go away.
5) The Fullet. The female, stencils for face painting , version of the mullet. Just as bad if, stencils for face painting , not worse, but, once again it is making a comeback. Maybe that means the Bangles will make a comeback also? Heavy makeup is common with this do.
6) The flip. The style from the roaring 20's is back as can be seen at the recent awards shows. This style has always been equated with glitz and glamour. It is another easy style and is easy to maintain. The flip goes with almost any makeup regimen. All the stars have worn this do at one time or another - from Jodie Foster to Rita Garbo.
Most of the hairstyles trends for 2006 are comebacks and are easy dos. Basically, people want something that is easy to manage and want variety - a cut that can be easily tranformed from one style to another for different events or just for that different look. Women also want a style with easy, light makeup. According to numerous fashion sources these hairstyle and light makup trends trends will be the big styles of 2006.
Source: isnare.com
Hairstyle and beauty has become quite a fashion statement lately. We have seen prices for a good cut or style skyrocket with no end in sight. Some cuts are going in and out of style every day it seems. As some beauty experts say - your hair can make you or break you. What, stencils for face painting , will be the hot styles and beauty cuts for 2006? Some of these will surprise you.
1) The classic up-do. It has been one of the longest trends but seems to be a temporary style - something to do for a social party or event, but not every day. The hollywood stars like Jessica Simpson and many others sport the updo for Awards banquets and such, but they have personal hair stylists that can have their hair back in whatever style they want the following day. This style is best suited for medium or longer length hair.
2) Hair stenciling for uniqueness - this has been hot overseas in Japan, Milan, Paris, and London and is starting to make its way into the U.S. This is where you or a stylist create a stencil which you then attach to your hair and you use glitter and paint to make a bold, brazen fashion statement. Everything from animal prints (like tiger stripes) to symbols have been used. This works on any length hair, but is more predominantly displayed on shorter hair. Stencils have been used frequently lately on Runway models in shows by Gucci, Calvin Klein, etc...
3) The wedge. This was popular in the 1970's and is once again becoming popular. This was the cutesy do that made the likes of Dorothy Hammil America's sweetheart of that era. This style, stencils for face painting , is gaining popularity amongst 30-40 year olds in search of a short and easily maintained style. The wedge tends to draw attention to your face, not your hair and looks natural. So, if you already have a beautiful face and skin this is a real winner, as it will draw people in to your good looks. We recommend natural, mild makeup with this do.
4) The mullet, stencils for face painting , . Yes, I know we thought it died off in the early 90's, but it is making, stencils for face painting , a surge again. No one knows why, except that is is a very, stencils for face painting , low maintanence style - or basically no style. It is basically a mop of hair for head banging music. "Business in the front and party in the back." It has been popping up all over the south and has been, stencils for face painting , seen on the rise even in New York, Chicago, etc... This is a bad style that just won't go away.
5) The Fullet. The female, stencils for face painting , version of the mullet. Just as bad if, stencils for face painting , not worse, but, once again it is making a comeback. Maybe that means the Bangles will make a comeback also? Heavy makeup is common with this do.
6) The flip. The style from the roaring 20's is back as can be seen at the recent awards shows. This style has always been equated with glitz and glamour. It is another easy style and is easy to maintain. The flip goes with almost any makeup regimen. All the stars have worn this do at one time or another - from Jodie Foster to Rita Garbo.
Most of the hairstyles trends for 2006 are comebacks and are easy dos. Basically, people want something that is easy to manage and want variety - a cut that can be easily tranformed from one style to another for different events or just for that different look. Women also want a style with easy, light makeup. According to numerous fashion sources these hairstyle and light makup trends trends will be the big styles of 2006.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Artistic Hair & Makeup Brings the Stars' Secret for a Flawless Face to Tampa with Airbrush Makeup
Author: Anonymous
Source: free-articles
TAMPA, FL March 31, 2004 -" It's been touted by such magazines as In Style, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and W as the first real innovation, children face painting designs , in cosmetics in decades. And now, thanks to Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon Boutique, Tampa Bay residents can get in on the secret to the flawless look of celebrities: airbrush makeup.Airbrush makeup is a high-tech tool that hides blemishes and other imperfections, providing complete, even coverage for an incredibly sheer and natural look. Because the final look is a flawless matte finish, it is ideal in this era of high-definition television and high-resolution digital cameras which tend to magnify every tiny flaw, says Fran Fernandez, owner of Artistic Hair & Makeup, one of the only area salons to offer the service. It's perfect for brides, on-air personalities and anyone stepping in front of a camera, she adds. In fact, air brush makeup has long been the tool of choice for celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt and even President George W. Bush, Al Gore and Bill Clinton. Although it only recently has been making its way into the mainstream. Fernandez, who is certified in the application of airbrush makeup and participates in ongoing seminars and continuing education courses to keep her skills and techniques up-to-date, has been offering the service for several months. It works like this: the airbrush is powered by a small compressor and distributes a water- and silicone-based makeup onto the skin in a fine spray of microscopic dots. The spray can be set for a range of speeds, from super-fine for the application of eyeliner and concealer to a wider spray for foundation and blush.The secret to airbrush makeup's flawless results is the microscopic dots, says Fernandez. They create complete, even coverage that, in addition to makeup application, can be used to cover tattoos, tone down sunburns and even hide brown spots and rosacea. Yet the final look is completely natural and barely detectable. Alternative uses include face painting and creating temporary tattoos.Airbrush makeup is water resistant, sweat and smudge proof and non-transferable, yet it can be easily removed with soap or cleanser and water. It's superior to traditional makeup application and far more user-friendly, says Fernandez. With airbrush makeup, there is no mess and, best of all, no heavy foundation lines, just a smooth finish to let your natural beauty shine through.About Fran FernandezFran Fernandez, who opened Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon Boutique five years ago, has been an award-winning hair stylist and cosmetologist for 30 years. She trained with Angela Caress, the artistic director at Twentieth Century Fox, and at the Berger Institute and Joe Blasco School of Makeup Artistry in Orlando. Her celebrity clientele includes Ann Reinking, Diane Schurr, the late Nancy Culp of the Beverly Hillbillies and the late Gov. Lawton Chiles. Fernandez has worked with WTVT's on-air personalities; Nolan Miller, the fashion designer for Dynasty; Showbiz Kidz Development Center; and a number of American Idol contestants. She is in demand by Tampa's premier photographers and has worked as a consultant to many Tampa Bay department stores. Fernandez also developed her own line of cosmetics, Francesca Cosmetics, available exclusively at Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon, and volunteers with the American Cancer Society's Look Good, Feel Good program.About Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon BoutiqueLocated at 3201 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Artistic Hair & Makeup is a full-service salon offering hair and makeup services for women, men and children in an intimate, one-on-one setting. In addition to standard salon services, Artistic Hair & Makeup offers a special Beauty & the Bride package that includes a complimentary consultation, pre-wedding trial run and wedding day hair and makeup services at the salon or at the bride's location. They also offer, among others, a Baby's First Haircut package. The salon is the exclusive, children face painting designs , retailer of Francesca Cosmetics, created by owner Fran Fernandez, and also offers a line of custom gift baskets. For more information, call (813) 835-9422.
Source: free-articles
TAMPA, FL March 31, 2004 -" It's been touted by such magazines as In Style, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and W as the first real innovation, children face painting designs , in cosmetics in decades. And now, thanks to Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon Boutique, Tampa Bay residents can get in on the secret to the flawless look of celebrities: airbrush makeup.Airbrush makeup is a high-tech tool that hides blemishes and other imperfections, providing complete, even coverage for an incredibly sheer and natural look. Because the final look is a flawless matte finish, it is ideal in this era of high-definition television and high-resolution digital cameras which tend to magnify every tiny flaw, says Fran Fernandez, owner of Artistic Hair & Makeup, one of the only area salons to offer the service. It's perfect for brides, on-air personalities and anyone stepping in front of a camera, she adds. In fact, air brush makeup has long been the tool of choice for celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt and even President George W. Bush, Al Gore and Bill Clinton. Although it only recently has been making its way into the mainstream. Fernandez, who is certified in the application of airbrush makeup and participates in ongoing seminars and continuing education courses to keep her skills and techniques up-to-date, has been offering the service for several months. It works like this: the airbrush is powered by a small compressor and distributes a water- and silicone-based makeup onto the skin in a fine spray of microscopic dots. The spray can be set for a range of speeds, from super-fine for the application of eyeliner and concealer to a wider spray for foundation and blush.The secret to airbrush makeup's flawless results is the microscopic dots, says Fernandez. They create complete, even coverage that, in addition to makeup application, can be used to cover tattoos, tone down sunburns and even hide brown spots and rosacea. Yet the final look is completely natural and barely detectable. Alternative uses include face painting and creating temporary tattoos.Airbrush makeup is water resistant, sweat and smudge proof and non-transferable, yet it can be easily removed with soap or cleanser and water. It's superior to traditional makeup application and far more user-friendly, says Fernandez. With airbrush makeup, there is no mess and, best of all, no heavy foundation lines, just a smooth finish to let your natural beauty shine through.About Fran FernandezFran Fernandez, who opened Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon Boutique five years ago, has been an award-winning hair stylist and cosmetologist for 30 years. She trained with Angela Caress, the artistic director at Twentieth Century Fox, and at the Berger Institute and Joe Blasco School of Makeup Artistry in Orlando. Her celebrity clientele includes Ann Reinking, Diane Schurr, the late Nancy Culp of the Beverly Hillbillies and the late Gov. Lawton Chiles. Fernandez has worked with WTVT's on-air personalities; Nolan Miller, the fashion designer for Dynasty; Showbiz Kidz Development Center; and a number of American Idol contestants. She is in demand by Tampa's premier photographers and has worked as a consultant to many Tampa Bay department stores. Fernandez also developed her own line of cosmetics, Francesca Cosmetics, available exclusively at Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon, and volunteers with the American Cancer Society's Look Good, Feel Good program.About Artistic Hair & Makeup Salon BoutiqueLocated at 3201 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Artistic Hair & Makeup is a full-service salon offering hair and makeup services for women, men and children in an intimate, one-on-one setting. In addition to standard salon services, Artistic Hair & Makeup offers a special Beauty & the Bride package that includes a complimentary consultation, pre-wedding trial run and wedding day hair and makeup services at the salon or at the bride's location. They also offer, among others, a Baby's First Haircut package. The salon is the exclusive, children face painting designs , retailer of Francesca Cosmetics, created by owner Fran Fernandez, and also offers a line of custom gift baskets. For more information, call (813) 835-9422.
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