GUEST POST: Seven Dos and Don'ts Of Laser Hair Removal by Sarah Grey

Laser hair removal is one of the most popular non-surgical procedures on the market. But that doesn’t mean it’s a simple, carefree process. If you’re thinking about ditching the razor or epilator for the silky smooth feel of skin that’s undergone laser therapy, there are a few things you should keep in mind. After all, your skin is you body’s biggest organ, so you want to take as much care of it as possible.

Do

1. Use a qualified physician

The phenomenal growth of laser hair removal treatments and ease of purchasing equipment has tempted a large group of unqualified people to start offering these procedures in spas and salons. A laser should only be applied to the skin by a physician who is qualified in dermatology or a relevant specialty, with the right training and experience. Physicians can allow another trained technician to carry out this procedure but only if they are present to supervise. Blossomed IPL is one provider that only employs fully trained and certified laser therapists.

2. Ask questions

It can be hard to tell sometimes if the person who is about to treat you is fully qualified. The easiest way is to simply ask them a few questions. If they can’t tell you what kind of laser they’re using, what training they received or they’re hesitant to let you talk to one of their clients, get out of there!

3. Undergo a skin test

Some people can experience adverse reactions to laser therapy. Before you undergo a procedure, ask for a skin test so you can be confident there won’t be any nasty side effects.

4. Be cautious if you have dark skin

If you have a darker complexion there is a small risk that you’ll experience skin lightening if your technician uses the wrong laser at the wrong setting. Ask them if they’ve treated people with different skin types to see if they’re aware of this before you begin.


Don’t


Get a tan immediately before or after

1. Freshly tanned skin can interfere with the absorption of light from the laser and can cause the skin to lighten. Avoid tanning lotions as well, the laser will perceive your skin as darker than it really is and inflict burns and bumps.

2. Target blonde hairs with lasers

Hair removal lasers are designed to primarily target dark hair follicles. Whilst they can work on lighter hairs, it’s definitely not as effective. So if you have blonde hair, consider waxing instead.

3. Undertake a procedure if you’re on light-sensitive medication

Certain medications are susceptible to interfering with laser procedures, making your skin more prone to scarring and burns. If you are on any medication, be sure to consult your doctor before undergoing a procedure.

Sarah is a beauty writer and blogger who works for Blossomed IPL.

GUEST POST: How To Protect Your Skin In Winter by Melisa Marzett

Everybody knows that our skin needs special care to stay moisturized, fresh and young. But what is more important is to consider the season and to choose special care according to it.

Winter care needs special attention, especially if you live in the regions where the winters are strong. It’s not a hard task to have a right winter care for your skin though, all you need is to develop a certain routine. 

Here are some tips to help you understand what exactly your skin needs in winter:

1. Drink enough water. Any moisturizer won’t help you, if your body is dehydrated. Remember to keep your water consumption between 6 and 8 glasses a day
2. Use creamy, gentle, non-fragrance facial wash. Fresh and antibacterial ones are a good bet for summer, but in winter they will irritate the dry skin. Washing is one of the main steps of facial care, so make sure that your soap will make your skin feel comfortable in winter.
3. Wash with warm water, not hot. When you wash with the hot water when it’s cold outside, you get the risk of breaking capillaries and damaging your skin.
4. Use the sun protection even in winter. The sun didn't disappear and the snow also affects, so use the cream with SPF filter.
5. Pick a winter lip balm, the one with sun screen will be perfect. Make sure that in contains natural oils to soften your tender skin and prevent cracking.
6. Buy a good moisturizing cream, the one for winter will be best. Even if you don’t use
7. the moisturizer in warm seasons, in winter your skin really needs it. Pick the one that contains as little chemicals as possible, and let it be fragrance-free.
8. Don’t take hot showers. Of course, in winter you’re willing to make the water as hot as possible, but remember that it dries your skin. Warm water will be much healthier alternative.
9. Dress accordingly. Always dress to feel yourself comfortable in low temperature. Get dressed in layers - it will help you to keep heat.
10. Don’t keep the air temperature too high. Hot air dries your skin as well as hot water does. So, turn down the heat up to the point you feel comfortable.

Your hands also need special care! We wash hands more often that we wash face, that’s why they are even more dehydrated. To prevent skin crackling, use hand cream after every wash. Grab the gloves every time you go out - but make sure they don’t irritate your skin.In winter our skin needs special care as well as special attitude. But it’s up to you to keep the skin moisturized and healthy looking!

About the author: Melisa Marzett is a writer for guest posting service. She is a curious person keen on learning something new. She is interested in new trends, fashion and sharing her beauty tips.

GUEST POST BY PAUL SMITH: Food For Healthy Hair And Nails

Healthy Hair

Perfect hair gives confidence, while dull, uncarefully coiffed or poorly dyed hair can ruin the mood. Hair and nails are important indicators of the state of our health. The direct interdependence between the structure of hair and nails and blood levels of certain trace elements , proteins , amino acids, hormones has been proved by scientists long time ago. The main trace element of hair is sulfur contained in amino acids (methionine, cystine, cysteine). The concentration of vitamins A, B5, B6, biotin and  trace elements selenium (Se), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) influences on the function of the hair follicles.

Our body is complex and unique. Most of the nutrients necessary for normal life, are synthesized in our organism, but some components must constantly come from the food we eat. That is why a correct, complete and balanced diet is very important for the health of our hair, nails and skin, as well as for the whole organism. What do we need to eat to provide our hair and nails with healthy components? When the body loses some nutrients, hair and nails suffer first of all. The body tends to retain the vital organs (heart, lungs, liver, kidney), giving them necessary elements supplies.

Diets for our hair

Greasy hair. The imbalance of skin lipid metabolism is the reason of greasy hair. This can be explained by the lack of vitamin B, which can be found in cereals, nuts, dairy products, eggs, wheat germ, beans and herbs. Yeast is also rich in vitamins B.

Dry and brittle hair. Typically, the hair is dry and brittle because of the lack of essential fatty acids. To make your hair shiny and healthy, include food containing these acids to your dietary intake: fish rich in fat (tuna, sardines, salmon, herring), cereals, nuts, olives, vegetable oil. And do not forget that your hair needs a lot of water, so it is important to drink 6-8 glasses of water every day

Hair loss. Very often lack of iron in the body causes hair loss. That is why, the diet must contain liver, red meat, eggs, legumes and cereals. Since hair consists mainly of protein particular attention should be given to products that contain it: meat, chicken, fish. This food strengthens the hair follicles and prevents hair loss. Vitamin E is also useful, it can be found in vegetable oil, eggs, spinach and broccoli. Sometimes hair loss is a consequence of the bad function of thyroid gland, it is advised to eat food rich in iodine, such as seafood, seaweed and sea kale. Try to eat more seafood, natural vegetable oil and whole-meal bread. It also will contribute to the formation of keratin, which is very important for hair. To prevent hair loss it is also important to eat food rich in silicon (strawberries, wheat). Avoid eating fried, spicy and salty food. Fast-food is particularly harmful for our hair and nails. Furthermore, reduce eating soda drinks, since the acidity of the blood washes minerals out of hair and leads to different problems.

Dull hair. Lack of zinc causes dull hair. Zinc can be found in oysters and other seafood, meat, cereals, legumes, sunflower seeds. Eat cottage cheese and sea kale. To produce the pigment that gives hair color and prevents early gray hair, we should eat food containing tyrosine and copper. They can be found in avocados, bananas, dairy products, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and Brazil nuts. Fruits, vegetables and green tea are rich in antioxidants and will help our hair to keep color. Copper prevents dandruff.

Healthy nails and food

Looking at the state of our nails we can also see the state of our health. Why nails are broken, exfoliate? What if white spots on them? How to take care of nails, keep them healthy and beautiful? It is very useful to eat jelly once a week - gelatin perfectly strengthens nails. Be sure to include fish, nuts, carrots with vegetable oil, pumpkin and other products rich in vitamin A in your diet. Often nails are broken due to a lack of silicon or zinc. Take multivitamins and food supplements containing these elements.

So, to enjoy the natural shine, strength of hair and strong nails, we need to eat healthy food. The diet should be well-balanced: the consumption of protein, fats and carbohydrates should be approximately in proportions 1:1:4.

The diet must contain cereals, dairy products, vegetables, fruit, and daily products containing protein: meat, fish, poultry, cheese and seafood. Be sure to use unrefined vegetable oils. Such products as bran, sprouted grains, nuts, soy, dried fruits can improve the state of our skin, hair and nails.

About the author: Paul Smith is a writer of fastcustomwritinghelp.com. He enjoys traveling and sharing his knowledge with others. You can contact him at Google+.

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GUEST POST by Danielle McAnn: Eyelash Extensions 101

Hello beauty friends I am back with another post but today it is guest post by Danielle McAnn from http://www.lashdesign.com.au (:

Hope you guys enjoy this post like I did and be sure to check out their website! Now on to the actual post (:

So we all know that caring for your lashes is really worthwhile, even if it’s a bit overlooked, because eyelashes are a really important part of your facial structure, and your feminine beauty. Any really sultry evening make up look involves a bit of work on your lashes.

With lash extensions, you can have them all day from the moment you wake up! Here is some information about lash extensions, so that you can make an informed decision.

They aren’t cheap! They’re a far cry for you $2.00 set of plastic false lashes, because they are applied by a professional beautician during a procedure that can take a really long time.

They are based on your natural lashes, and each little extension is adhered to a natural lash.

They last about six-eight weeks.While you have them on, you have to be careful with them, so as not to knock them or tear them out. That means:

1. No oil based cleansers (oil weakens the glue)

2. No rubbing your face

You can get them in different designs and shapes, depending on the appearance of your natural lashes.

You should go back to your beautician to get them removed, because if you pull them off you risk taking your natural lashes with them.

Places like Lash Design offer these services.

You can clean them and condition them, however.

Great post Danielle (:

I have actually never heard of lash extensions before so this whole thing was news to me but it sounds really great for people who want their lashes to be longer.

So guys that is it for this post!

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GUEST POST BY PAUL SMITH: Top 10 Natural Acne Treatments! (:

Every girl dreams about fresh, healthy and glowing skin. But the reality is such that even those of us who usually can’t complain about their skin condition, often are depressed about those blemishes, which seem to appear from nowhere.


Both dermatologists and nutritionists have the common opinion that the face is a complete reflection of the processes going on in our body. And the main advice is to balance the nutrition by adding more fruit and vegetables and spending more time in the open air enhance our general condition and skin as follows. But what to do if you’re quite healthy and those unpleasant problems still come back time after time? Don’t rush to the nearest shop to get a new advertised treatment. Natural remedies can serve you better. Try one of these:

1. Tea tree oil is a perfect antiseptic, that doesn't let the infection spread. Apply a thin layer on the breakouts before going to sleep. In the morning you will notice the redness and inflammation reduced or became less visible. Use it regularly to prevent post-acne.
2. Lemon juice. The acid it contains heals the blemishes, minimizes the pores and lightens the skin slightly, while vitamin C makes your skin looks brighter. Sponge the face with a thin piece of lemon, then wash away. 
3. Cucumber. Slice the cucumber and put the pieces on your face, leave for 20 minutes and then take off. This homemade mask lightens the skin, makes pores less visible and improve the skin condition.
4. Baking soda is one of the most popular home acne treatments. It minimizes inflammations and is also good for removing the blackheads. Mix one part of soda with two parts of water and add some honey to prevent skin irritation. Leave it on your face for 10 minutes and then wash with the warm water. 
5. Aloe leaf juice. Bring a thin layer of aloe juice on the blemishes and repeat it several times a day. Aloe reduces the inflammation gently and is the perfect treatment for dry skin with acne. 
6. Honey and cinnamon powder. Blend one teaspoon of cinnamon powder with three teaspoons of honey and apply for blemishes overnight. If used regularly, this treatment can clear the acne completely. 
7. White kaolin mask. The kaolin contains the combination of minerals which absorb skin oil, draw toxins and prevent the aging. Mix the kaolin with water and apply on your face for 15 minutes.
8. Fenugreek paste. Chop the fenugreek leaves and apply the paste directly on blemishes. This paste is also effective for blackheads.
9. Tomato slice. Rub it on your blemishes. Due to tomato contains vitamin A, it is the best cure to prevent anti-acne scars.
10. Not a treatment, but a vital point. Drink enough water. Skin diseases often come along with the dehydration. So, drinking enough water, you’ll help your body to get free from toxins.

About the author: Paul Smith is a writer, who is interested in lots of things. His articles are mostly about business, social media, health and beauty. Paul works for http://smartessaywritingservice.com/.

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GUEST POST BY OHHEYTONE: Fall Beauty Essentials (:

Hello beauty friends (: so today I have a treat for you all....A guest post! (: The post is by Toni from ohheytone.com keep in mind this is only a snippet of her talent so be sure to check out her entire blog because it is amazing!!!! (:

Okay enough of my rambling on to the post (:

Hey guys,

I’m Toni and I’m guest posting on this lovely site today. I’ve loved this site for a while so when the opportunity came up to guest post I jumped at the chance!

Autumn is my favorite season with the leaves changing and the holidays approaching so I thought I would share with you my fall beauty essentials.

Moisturizer

With it getting colder and colder I find my skin drying up so much more than in the summer months so a great moisturizer is essential to keep skin in good condition.

I live in London and we recently had Victoria Secrets open here (hooray!) and I am obsessed with their
Vanilla Lace collection. It smells divine and is a really creamy moisturizer which soaks into the skin.

I recommend that entire range but their moisturizer in particular is perfect for winter.

Hand cream

I always find in winter that my hands suffer the most and so a hand cream is always necessary. I adore Soap and Glory’s
Hydrating Hand Food. It leaves my skin so soft and smells really rich. It contains macadamia oil, shea butter and marshmallow, actual marshmallow!

Nail polish
Halloween has to be my favorite holiday. We don’t celebrate it that much in London which is a shame but to get a little in the spirit with some nail art.

An orange nail or maybe a
crackle effect polish to just get me into the spirit of the holidays and then they can be worn throughout autumn and into winter.

Eye makeup corrector pen

One thing I hate about London is the rain. It is always raining! That means that when I have to get somewhere my eye make up makes me look like I’m an extra in a horror film – there is eyeliner everywhere
I subscribe to a subscription box called Glossybox and they sent me a eye make up corrector pen one month and it has been so, so good to me.
E.l.f Cosmetics do a great one too and it is literally a pen that removes the smudges of eye make up. An absolute must have for winter.

Lipstick – deep red

I love a good lip stick, I feel it can bring an outfit to a whole new level or from day to evening with one simple product. MAC do the best, in particular I love their
Cyber shade which is a purple satin lip stick and applies so well and is long lasting. The color is perfect for a vampish look at a party or over dinner.

So there you have it, my fall beauty essentials! If you like this post then feel free to check me out over at my blog – ohheytone.com

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Well guys since this was my first guest post I was really happy that I got to work with this amazing young lady especially since I admire her blog so much!

But unfortunately that is it for this post!

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