Monday, June 25, 2012

Celebrity MakeUp: Sameera Reddy

Not very often do we need to fault Sameera Reddy's makeup but unfortunately today isn't one of those days. Looking at the picture below, I cannot help but feel that there is something wrong with her makeup. Yes I said makeup and not the outfit cause the outfit deserves another post altogether :P LOL...



So anyways, coming back to the makeup, I really feel that there is something not working in it. It's difficult to say what it is really but I feel that the foundation has not been blended well and perhaps the shade of the foundation isn't matching her skin tone... Or maybe it is too much SPF in her base makeup?

What do you thin could be the issue?

How can this yummy foods can prevent acne


There is a saying "you are what you eat", so logic tells you to eat unhealthy foods, you are likely to develop signs and symptoms of poor health. If you eat a healthy, balanced meal every day, you have a damn good chance of a healthy life. While this is by no means for all, there is some truth to this saying than what we choose to consume and live in our bodies have a direct reflection when it comes to our health. This is obvious when it. To diseases that will have a direct relationship to what we eat, An example would be diabetes, which are also caused by excessive consumption of sweet and sugary foods.This also applies to our skin. To make his task and function properly, our skin needs the right vitamins and nutrients, and of course we get the added from the food we eat. Following the above example, if a person consumes a lot of sugary, starchy foods, this will raise their blood sugar levels. The body reacts and leave plenty of insulin to compensate for the sugar in the blood. In the long term, the body will begin to compensate resistant to insulin, and the body becomes more and release more insulin. This can cause excessive amount of insulin in the body acne problems such as pimples.Therefore, if you prevent that want acne, you need to change your diet. While there are many different delicious foods that can aggravate acne problems, there are some delicious food is to give our skin all it takes to be able to prevent and even cure acne problems. Of course, you know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables the way to go. Choose fish as a protein, can help because the oils of fish actually remove acne. Drink green tea as well because it helps cleanse the body of impurities and has a calming effect. The general idea is that you should. Least a well-balanced meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner This means that, all food groups present, still contains fruits and vegetables.

Once you change your diet, you can take a bunch of other things for your skin care. Remember not to stay under the sun for long periods at a time, as they may damage the skin and dry it out. Drink lots of water, about 8 glasses a day. You can also use natural cleaning soaps for your face as Kojic Acid whitening soap with papaya. This will naturally help your skin peel, even out your skin tone and keep your face clean.Eating healthy is not difficult. You can also indulge in your favorite food every now and then, as long as most of your meals are healthy, fresh dishes. If you want to avoid acne, it begins with everything that you eat.

Causes Eye Skin Wrinkles Easily

One problem is the early aging the skin around the eyes becomes wrinkled. The eyes and forehead skin is usually the most vulnerable.
From all parts of the face, eye area skin is the most rapidly aging. And this affects the anatomical structure of the skin around the eye itself. Well, what are the causes eye skin wrinkles easily.

1. The skin is thinner
Compared with other skin, the skin around the eyes have a thinner layer. "The thickness of the skin of the eye area is only about 0.5 mm, so that the skin of this area have a greater risk of skin damaging factors," he added. Such factors include UV exposure, irritation, and other environmental factors.

2. Fewer oil glands 
Thin layer of skin on the eye area is also due to low oil glands (sebaceous glands). These oil glands function to keep the moisture in the eye skin area. This little oil glands will cause the skin to dry eye easy. In addition, the area around the eye also has few hair follicles that are useful to protect the surrounding area. 

3. Thin blood vessels
Because the blood vessels and the skin layer is also thin shelter, when the blood vessels and skin aging will be readily apparent on the face. The aging process will cause blood vessels to become hardened and narrowed.

4. Less elastic
The skin around the eyes classified as less elastic. The content of collagen that makes skin more elastic is very little. In addition, the collagen in the skin layer is also very smooth and thin.

5. Thin layer of fat
The skin around the eye have a little layer of fat, so that when pressed even this layer does not feel rubbery and "fat". A little layer of fat which will make the eye area skin, either under the eyes or on the eyelid, it will be easier and faster sagging wrinkles.

6. many flashes
Every human being must blink. Within a minute, you can blink about 15 times. And in one day, you can blink to 14 400 times. Muscle activity such as blinking eyes will also affect the formation of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.
With proper care and perform massage in the eye area, this fine line can be disguised.

Really Want to Snacking After Exercise, Signs of Malnutrition?

Is it possible that our bodies are still malnourished? Do not assume that our bodies have fulfilled all the nutrients. Okay that has consumed a healthy menu, but definitely better to know the adequacy of nutrient intake in the body.
It turns what we want to eat after exercise can be measure of whether the body malnourished. Really want to snacking after exercise, signs of malnutrition?

According to Joanne Casulli, holistic health and nutrition experts from Scottsdale, Arizona, taste to snack after a workout may mean you lack the necessary nutrients in the body.

"The desire to eat something after a workout can be suggested as a message from the brain that the body runs out of something that is essential for the functioning of the improvement, development, and cell growth,"

This habit can be a bad thing if what we eat too much, adjust diet to be in vain. It is a certain type of food that is not good even for a fitness program.

1. Savory foods
Savory food cravings are a sign that the body is dehydrated. In addition, the body may also lack the minerals sodium and sodium. To fix this, make it a habit to drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercise.

2. Fatty foods
If the sports hobby is not matched with a healthy lifestyle by adjusting the diet. The desire to eat fatty foods is a sign that your body is deficient intake of fat, but do not overdo it.

3. Sweet foods
If you so wish, perhaps you are in need of additional protein or carbohydrate. "Want to eat sugar is a sign that the brain tells us, one of the sources of energy in the body is running low," he said.

You certainly know about the three types of food, fat and sugar consumed in excessive amounts is not recommended. After the exercise of good consume protein, wheat, beans and fruit juices.
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3 Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads


Blackheads refer to the tiny black spots. Mostly in the nose, around the mouth and on the forehead Blackheads are technically known as open comedones and when an overproduction of oil by the sudden disorder of the sebaceous glands. Oily skin is by default not a cause of blackheads, but if exposed to the pollution and dirt, an oily skin is a haven for bacteria. The oil and clog the pores of the skin when the pores are clogged then oil is applied to the air. It reacts in the air makes it dark in color. Well, that's how blackheads are formed. How to get rid of blackheads is simple and can be performed in the comfort of your home or with the help of a professional. To get rid of blackheads, is the main goal, to avoid excess oil and you can do so by following these steps:A. ExfoliateFacial peels are in the grocery store for your consumption. Wash your face with this scrub but be careful that you do not scratch your skin as it can cause irritation and other skin problems later. Peeling should be performed once or twice a week only as to the skin some time to recover. It is inevitable that the use of facial peels not only remove the dirt from the face, but it could also scratches on the outer layer of the skin, exfoliation should be done in moderation.Second SteamBoil water then let it simmer in low heat. Position exfoliated face on the direction of the steam for 4-5 minutes. This opens the pores and allow the blackheads come on their own. If you are not comfortable with steaming, you can opt to place warm compress on your face for 5-10 minutes. One obtains the same results as vapors, except that this takes longer.

Third MoistenNow that your face is clean and free of oil, moisturize, lest he be dry. Honey is good for the skin and has natural moisturizing properties. Apply honey on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with water only. You can also use commercial moisturizer on your face, but make sure those that are water-based vote.There are other options that you might consider, depending on the availability of time. Washing the face with water 2-3 times a day, once in the morning, noon and night, to prevent the oil from building up. Peeling strips and masks are also available to remove clogging of the skin. Treatments containing salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, alpha hydroxide and lactic acid can be bought from pharmacies without a prescription.

What To Wear: To A Marriage where You are the MUA and my Experience

Ha ha the scenario I describe in the title of the post is quite rare, but well not entirely impossible now is it? :) Yup! I had been asked to do a bridal makeup for a traditional maharashtrian-kannada wedding on Sunday by my friend's friend... The thing is the bride "Shruti" had returned from Switzerland just two weeks before her wedding and well the scramble for getting clothes stitched, booking parlours and well getting trial makeup done was having a toll on her. She took trials from a couple of parlors and MUAs for her bridal makeup but wasn't very happy with the results... Then when she was lamenting to Shweta (a common friend and ISLM follower), Shweta recommended her to try out a couple of trials with me (ahem!) :P And once I did my first look, she fell in love with it so much that she asked me to do her bridal (wedding and reception) makeup :D Yay! Now as I do take up occasional requests for bridal makeup as well as party makeup and plus she was a friend's friend I immediately said yes :)


Now I had a bit of experience with bridal makeup before as I had done makeup for both my best friends and myself as well plus I had a very good idea about the traditional maharashtrian bridal look so I wasn't as intimidated :) But I must say, doing two bridal looks on one day is really tiring and hats-off to all the bridal MUAs in the world for all the efforts you put in to make a bride look so special on her important day :D Now maharashtrian weddings like south Indian weddings take place in the morning and she had her reception on the same day in the evening, so I was up at 5:00 a.m. and was at her place at 6:00 a.m. Now that was really the most difficult part for me :P he he...

Once I entered the service apartment where she was to get ready, I met with her parents, sisters, cousins and basically all of her female relatives and that is when I really felt nervous! All obviously looking at me as if thinking if this half-ch*nki girl will really be able to carry-out a traditional Maharashtrian look :P Plus they knew I did not do this professionally, rather I myself am a s/w engineer like their daughter and do it as a "side business".. LOL.. The butterflies I had in my stomach at that moment was just "oooh"! ;) I am so glad Shweta and Shilpa (common friends) were with me!

But once I saw her after with pre-bridal treatments and stuff and the inner glow that she was oozing, I knew doing her makeup would be a pleasure :) She looked so gorgeous as is :) And after about an hour of my makeup and hair-do efforts and Shweta's draping skills, Shruti was ready to wed her groom :) Yay!

She loved what I did with her hair... So traditional :)



In the evening I did her reception makeup as well... All in all it was fun though a bit tiring too ;)



But sadly my camera was not able to capture the makeup properly, it even washed out the blusha dn the highlighter :(

And this is what I wore for the morning ceremony...
Since I was very tired I couldn't attend the evening reception :(






Traditional Gold Jhumkis: Tannishq
Traditional Meenakari Gold Bangles: Tanishq
Slip-On Heels: Catwalk
Suit: Gifted by my Mother-In-Law :) 

And well of course this is an essential part of a traditional Maharashtrian wedding feast ;) 
Shrikhand ani Modak :)
 

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Risk Holding Urination in Pregnant Women

At the beginning of pregnancy, a woman will experience little change in physical condition, mental and hormones. Of particular interest is whether the change is reasonable or unreasonable.
One of the experiences of women who get pregnant the first time is a matter of frequent urination. Dying for a pee, of course if it will interfere if there is continuous, with a frequency of every 15-20 minutes. Therefore some pregnant women often hold urination. The question is whether the risk of holding urination in pregnant women.



Resource: Dr Judi Januadi Endjun  
Sub Section Fetomaternal Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The incident was reasonable, because the bladder is located at the top of the uterus also change. Mechanically bladder will be increasingly squeezed by the enlarged uterus so that the capacity is reduced. Because the production of urine may be normal or slightly increased, while the capacity is reduced, then there will be a sense physiologically want to urinate more frequently. Of the emphasis on the bottom of the fetal bladder and the amount of drinking that much, it will also make the mother more and more frequent urination.

Mrs. should was prepared for, eg carry wet wipes with no alcohol to clean the genital area when the water used is less clean drinking and voiding schedule; and schedule enough time to sleep so Mrs. retired for the night.

If the pain occur during urination or urine was still a lot left over (urinary lampias not), you should see her doctor and the laboratory examination of urine.

Do not get yourselves better to hold the urine because it will allow her bladder infection (cystitis), which would increase the risk of preterm labor (preterm) and urinary tract infections to the kidneys.