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flora-earl blogAdrienne Davis (140)    make money blogging Asian Skin Needs Anti-Ageing Help and ProtectionPosted Friday, June 02, 2006 (3 years 175 days ago.) Viewed 891 times. Asian skin can suffer from specific problems that cannot be addressed using regular anti-ageing moisturisers and facial products. Asian skin is thicker than white skin and can be leathery in appearance. This means it needs richer, deeper penetrating creams. The ideal moisturiser for Asian skin should contain a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) to prevent further darkening of skin colour, and antioxidants for protection against harmful free radicals and pollution. Younger Asian women in particular want their skin to appear lighter and blemish free with even skin tone. In this quest for an ivory complexion, many Asian women have used potentially harmful skin peels, or taken expensive tablets that claim to work from within, to lighten the skin. Unfortunately many of these products contain harsh ingredients, and can produce uneven light-and-dark patches over the face and body. I do not want the next generation to risk harming their skin in this way, and I have researched the safest skin lighteners available. Kojic acid is the active ingredient in the latest safe skin lightener. It helps lighten skin colour by inhibiting the production of melanin that causes skin darkening and age spots. The skin takes between 4-8 weeks to renew its layers, so during that time the new lighter skin cells come through and the whole complexion will look fresher and brighter. Dark patches around the eyes are a problem for a lot of Asian women, and they often appear across the forehead and cheeks. This is usually a consequence of pregnancy or hormonal changes at the menopause. These blemishes can be unsightly, and many women would like to get rid of them without using harmful chemicals or undergoing cosmetic surgery. The skin around the eyes is much finer than the rest of the face, and cannot absorb a normal face cream. If we compare the thickness of skin on the various parts of our body to paper, the delicate eye area would be like tissue paper, the face like writing paper, and the neck like wrapping paper. A skin treatment cream for this delicate area needs the correct consistency for absorption around the eyes, otherwise puffiness and swelling will be made worse. A mild skin bleaching ingredient such as kojic acid can be used in an eye treatment cream, to reduce the appearance of dark eye circles. Sun damage is also a major hazard for Asian skin – not only making it darker, but also causing blemishes and scarring. There are safe skin treatments designed to prevent or repair sun damage, at any age by using vitamins A and E with antioxidants. This combination will help to boost the skin’s immune system and can reduce the appearance of existing blemishes by speeding up tissue repair. Lypozomes are another important ingredient, as they help fade brown spots by changing the rate of skin cell clustering, and leave the skin looking younger and clearer. UUsing these skin care ingredients is not vanity – they are a vital protection for healthy skin in today’s environment. When buying cream for Asian skin, you should ask which active ingredients it contains, and whether the products have been tested to local safety standards. In the UK this means they should be tested in accordance with Department of Trade & Industry requirements, to ensure safety and effectiveness. Most of us will also want to check that the products have not been tested on animals. About the Author Born in Kenya, Shashi Gossain is a pharmacist, a Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and an Associate Member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. She owns the PharmaClinix Health and Beauty Clinic in London and writes a regular column in ‘India Link’ on Health and Beauty issues. Using the latest scientific research in the beauty industry, she created the PharmaClinix range of cosmeceutical creams, available online, and has written “The Ultimate Anti-Ageing Book." To learn more about the book and products, visit: www.healthbeautybooks.com or call 020 8969 0053. 
Permalink Comments (0) Dog Health Tips – Care For Your Dogs at HomePosted Tuesday, May 16, 2006 (3 years 193 days ago.) Viewed 802 times. A guide to dealing with minor dog ailments as a form of Dogs’ First Aid. Everyone with pets, whether dogs or puppies, needs to have a veterinary surgeon to turn to in an emergency. They do a wonderful job, and you should never ignore an animal’s suffering. However, it is a waste of money to attend the Vet’s surgery when the problem is one you can solve at home.If the symptoms persist you can still contact the vet. Dog health need not always be a costly worry to the wise pet owner. Some dog breeds do not like being handled: pitbull dogs and bull terriers for example. This should be key element of dog obedience training so that the dog accepts that you are entitled to treat him for his own good. After a country walk it is a good idea to give your dog a quick grooming or rub down, and check for any lumps or bumps that he may have picked up along the way. My own dog, a Collie – German Shepherd cross, gets twigs and sticks caught in round his rear and his bushy tail. Left unchecked, these can cause the fur to mat around them. The dog will worry at it and probably lick the area bare, leaving it open to infection. You can avoid this with a few minutes’ attention. Ticks are nasty. They have a one-piece body and the harpoon-like mouth barbs attach to a host (your dog) for feeding. Crablike legs and a sticky secretion help the tick to hold on. Long-haired dogs like Schnauzers often suffer badly from ticks. When attempting to remove a tick, the aim is to prevent the mouth section from coming off and remaining embedded in the skin. The home remedy is simple and cheap – petroleum jelly, which is what you would get if you went to a pet shop and paid for a proprietary tick remover! The most effective way to remove the tick is to put a big lump of petroleum jelly over the area where it has attached itself. Leave this for at least ten minutes. Once the tick’s grip loosens, you can wipe it out of the way with a tissue. Ear mites - if your pet has ear mites, then place two drops of corn oil into its ears (you can use an eye dropper), massage the ear gently then clean with a cotton ball. This will suffocate the mites. Repeat for 3 days. Regular ear bathing with oil is recommended by vets, to avoid a buildup of wax and irritants. Never use cotton buds to clean a dog's ear - in fact, do not use cotton buds on other pets' ears either... Constipation - when a dog or puppy is constipated try this home remedy first. For a large dog, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of mineral oil to its food. For a small dog reduce the dose to 1 to 2 teaspoons. Do this for two days and the problem should clear up. Diarrhoea – if your dog has diarrhoea mix one heaped teaspoon of carob powder with a little water and mix into your dog’s dinner. Use half a teaspoon for a puppy or miniature breed. Urinary tract infections – mix 30-40ml of cranberry juice into your pet’s food. This will boost the acidity of its urine, reduce bacteria and help relieve the discomfort. And if you’re not sure what’s wrong – say your dog seems ‘off colour’ – then here’s a tip we use all the time. Add half a dissolved aspirin or children’s liquid analgesic to your pet’s food. It can perk up a German Shepherd in minutes! About the Author For more Dog Care Tips see Kevin the Collie's Blog You can read more health care tips for minor ailments at Dog Training and Care
Permalink Comments (3) Your Legs and Feet Can Look Younger Today With This Anti-Ageing TreatmentPosted Thursday, April 20, 2006 (3 years 219 days ago.) Viewed 525 times. We rely on our legs and feet to carry us around all day without a thought, but few of us spend any time or effort to maintain their beauty. Most women use cleanser, toner, moisturiser on their face – even anti-wrinkle cream – morning and evening. But your legs have a much harder life and they need care too, as part of your overall anti-ageing campaign. If they are not cared for all year round, blemishes can appear and the skin becomes rough and thick. These are harder to treat the longer they are left. There is no need to spend your life at the beauty parlour to get great-looking legs and feet. After a long day, legs and feet should be massaged with a rub or massage oil containing peppermint or menthol, to soothe and invigorate. Massage also improves blood circulation, soothes muscles and reduces the formation of cellulite. Stroke lightly down the leg and firmly back up again. This helps encourage blood flow to the heart and lymph drainage. Lymph is the channel that carries toxins away from the body, and it needs good muscle contraction to flow properly. Gently lift, squeeze and roll the muscles at the back of the legs and knead the thigh and buttock area. Then stroke the length of each leg down to the foot, work over the whole foot using your thumbs in circular movements, particularly on the soles to relieve pressure. Finally stroke up the legs to the buttocks several times and relax. Hot weather can be particularly nasty for tired toes because heat causes your feet to swell, tightening your shoes and creating considerable discomfort. In winter, the opposite problem can occur cold feet suffer from a lack of blood supply and sluggish circulation. Here are some simple steps to make a treat for your feet:
Another simple but effective treatment for beautiful feet is to apply Vaseline over the feet at night and wear heavy cotton socks to bed (not on a night when you want some romance!!) When you wake up, your feet will feel absolutely wonderful! Regular walking and simple leg and calf muscle exercises are vital to keep the legs well toned! By just taking simple measures at home you can have a perfect pair of legs and feet to show off this summer! About the Author
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