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Posted by Beauty Within. on Tuesday, 15 September 2015

DRY HANDS SELF HELP

DRY SKIN ON HANDS

Extremely dry skin can be a warning sign of a skin problem called dermatitis 
Hand skin is unique because it's so thick, which means it's also slow to heal. Plus you have to use your hands all day long, even when they are chapped. To heal your hard-working, chapped, cracked, dry, and painful hands, you need the best products for the job and your products need to work synergistically to repair and prevent dry hands.

dry skin

RECOMMENDATION 1- hemp hand oil and or hemp hand protector from the Bodyshop
This daily hand oil provides targeted, long-lasting hydration for areas of very dry skin. It is dermatologically tested and contains hemp seed oil.
RECOMMENDATION 2 Avon silicone glove hand cream.A skin-softening formula that helps protect against dryness. Continual and lasting gel protection against skin irritants. Locks in moisture, blocks out dryness.

RECOMMENDATION 3

Pure coconut oil. This stuff is magic for skin because of its unique combination of fatty acids. Apply it directly onto skin and wear gloves for the best results.

AT HOME HOT OIL HAND TREATMENT

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1/2 teaspoon of almond extract (optional)

2 small plastic bags

(or plastic gloves if you have access to them)

METHOD:

• 1.  Put the olive oil ( from pharmacy/supermarket)  in a small bowl and heat in the microwave until warm (about 30 seconds).  You want the oil warm, but not so hot that it would burn your hands.  Stir in the almond extract if desired.  (it makes it smell really good), can also use almond oil.
  3.  Dip hands in the oil until it cools down, you can also reheat and do process again. Then,put the plastic bags or plastic gloves on your hands and leave them on for about 10 minutes.
• 2.  Rub the oil on your hands, paying special attention to massaging it into the cuticles and any other dry areas.

GOOD TO KNOW

* Keep a hand cream by the sink so you can use it after washing hands or doing dishes

* scrub hands with a mealie meal,brown sugar andaqueous cream scrub before doing your hot oil treatment for a complete at home spa treat.rub before doing your hot oil treatment for a complete at home spa treat.

* posh as it may seem... do wear gloves when doing dishes, your hands will thank you for it.Avoid formulas with synthetic fragrances, preservatives, and sulfates, as these are all drying. Foaming and antibacterial types are also likely to strip your skin of its own natural fats and oils. Choose moisturizing cleansers instead, and be sure you rinse thoroughly.

HAVE A PROFESSIONAL HYDRATING AND SOFTENING SPA HAND TREATMENT

$15

Inspired by ancient Polynesian rituals, this hand treatment heals, hydrates and refreshes with Tiara flower and avocado oil. Your treatment includes a hand and cuticle exfoliation,heated mitts, a hand mask and paraffin to condition your skin and nails. Followed by a gentle aromatherapy foot.Massage, a Hot Stone hand and arm massage.

BOOK NOW!! 0771452154

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STOCKISTS:

Hemp cream-Pearl's Bodyshop (0774843476

Avon- Gamu 0777185287

Coconut-Evenhand Cosmetics 04-792154 /0772389574 and Bulawayo 0772370645

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(M.O.M) MILK OF MAGNESIA

Primer ??? We think not!!!

 

So people are raging on about using M.O.M as a primer and the rest of us blindly follow…

 M.O.M's basic use is as a laxative, of course some M.UA's use it as an emergency primer but that doesn’t pass it off as an everyday primer. In the end it can do more harm than good.

                                  Here’s why....                                                    

WHAT IS IT??

Magnesium hydroxide suspended in +water +sodium hypochlorite (Bleach). 

1.          An anti-acid, meaning its alkaline

Makes sure the hydrochloric acid does not get to your nerves (gastro-intestinal ones) THEREFORE haurwadziwe.

2.          A laxative

Remember OSMOSIS in secondary school? “The magnesia ions formed after the OH- groups pop off aren't absorbed by your intestinal tract, leaving you with a high concentration of magnesium ions. Osmosis, at its most basic, is a movement of water from areas with low concentrations of ions to areas with high concentrations of ions. Thus, the magnesium pulls fluid into the intestines. Your colon responds by dumping its contents, triggering you to dump yours.” And you feel better again!!!

 

SO WHY DO WE USE IT ON OUR OH SOOOO PRETTY FACES

*Because you tube tutorials say so!!!*

Yep that’s the major reason! As much as you may want to deny it. We rely on net and hearsay more than professionals. Maybe because of the $$$ attached to seeing a professional but in the long run you will need one when the damage come-a-knocking! So let’s deal with it now.

M.O.M DOES DEGREASE OUR FACES because it breaks down wax esters and steryl esters found on our skin. I do not dispute the fact that it will keep makeup on for longer, seeing as oil will be eliminated. Take into consideration that the skin itself “sends” more oil to the front when it feels dry so you are fighting a losing battle if you haven’t delt with your diet and lifestyle. It is temporary.

Your skin PH should be about 5.5   M.OM’s is 10.5!!!!! You still think this is a good idea. Altering anything’s PH always causes a reaction!! Once you alter your skin’s PH you have also changed the atmosphere to fight off bacteria, so the pimples will come. Your skin already has what we call the ACID MANTLE which fights off bacteria, viruses and any other nasties. So keeping the skin’s PH as close to 5.5 as possible means that layer effectively does its job. However when your pour some alkalinity in the form of M.OM you destroy that acid mantle so your skin is FREE TO ALL!!! It is now a bacteria’s wonderland!!!it leaves the skin at a basic pH. This alone causes dermatitis in some people. In most, an alkaline pH interferes with desquamation (shedding), which in turn encourages bacterial proliferation and more dermatitis

Soo IN THE LONG RUN….

1.          ACNE

2.          DERMATITIS

Using it once in a very long while as an emergency primer may be ok but frequent use does more damage than good. Get a good primer, formulated for use on skin!!!

I personally do use Calamine Lotion when I need long wearing makeup and have run out of primer. Another school of thought recommends using MOM  instead as a DEODORANT the underarm area can get pretty sweaty and moist, which can create the perfect environment for bacteria and fungi to thrive in. Therefore, if a high ph. can increase the risk of a bacterial infection, the loss of sweat can reduce it. In other words, in this case, and this case only, the benefits of MOM are greater than its side effects.

 #LOVEYOURFACE  # NOTOLAXATIVESONFACE

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BROW WAXING Q&A

Hot wax is used to shape the brows

Q: Why should I get my brows waxed?

A:  it instantly opens up the entire eye area and gives you a good face frame

 

Q: Is there a universal brow shape that flatters every woman?

A: Absolutely not!   After all, you’re one in a million and your eyebrows should be too!Brow shape is done with oyur face shape in mind.  

 

Q: What’s the difference between waxing & tweezing and which service is for me?

A: A brow wax is the fastest way to look polished, pretty and put-together. But for those who find their skin a bit more sensitive, we offer other methods to eyebrow excellence as well i.e tweezing each hair one hair at a time with the same precision and outcome. 

 

Q: Do I have to make an appointment to have my brows waxed?

A: No appointments are necessary, gorgeous just text or app 0771452154(263)

BROW SERVICES OFFERED AT BEAUTY WITHIN:

brow wax $5

brow & lip wax $10
brow tweeze $3

 

brow tint and wax $9

Beauty tip

For more WOWs…use brow powder ,  for clean, smooth, perfect brows.

THE BIO OIL DEBATE!!!

THE BIO OIL DEBATE!!!

You've probably heard this debate before on a facebook group or such. there's one who says "i swear by it " and the other lady moaning how it doesn't work and is jus another scam by companies to suck our hard earned cash.fair enough!normally the later has a bank balance of ..well NIL!

I DONT WORK FOR WHOEVER IT IS THAT MAKES IT NOR AM I SAYING ITS FAULT FREE.


i'm here to say only when you are faithful to a product does it really give you rewards.
hands up those who bought BIO OIL to try it ,used it two days on different parts of the body then forgot about it. i was one of them. i owned only 1 bottle during my pregnancy and was furious to see angry welts across my stomach after birth...but i bought bio oil.... ok so now i decided to use it faithfully and must admit im seeing results. i practically put it everywhere on my body..under my foundation, on my legs and even my bum!! YOU GOTTA LOVE EVEN SKIN!!! So to all those who ask me about my clear complexion there's my secret!
Most of us are guilty of not following instructions..so what does the product manufacturers say?!?

Bio?Oil should be massaged in a circular motion into the scar, twice daily, for a minimum of 3 months. On new scars, Bio?Oil should be applied only once the wound has healed, and should not be used on broken skin
Stretch marks are permanent in nature, and although Bio?Oil is formulated to help improve their appearance, it can never remove them. so if it clearly states that the product helps improve appearance of scars,stretch marks and uneven skin tone, why do you expect the product to take away every sign of them!!! ladies, lets not give ourselves wrong information.
Bio?Oil helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.

Bio?Oil also moisturizes, which improves the texture, tone and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

 Bio?Oil supplements the skin’s natural oil layer, helping to restore its barrier function of retaining moisture.

celebs like Kim Kardashian, Mel b and Rochelle Humes swear by it! and 85 skincare awards under its belt you've got to give the product its worth!

for more info on studies carried out visit: http://www.bio-oil.com/en-us

EMBRACE AUTUMN!!! Beauty uses for that halloween pumpkin!!

Autumn indeed is pumpkin time!we carve faces into them and have fun. most throw out the inner pumpkin. well, when the kids are out trick or treating this year....for you ITS TRICK OR TREATMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PUMPKIN TREATMENT!!

All natural goodness packed full of Vitamin C,E,A, Potassium,alpha-carotene,zinc,beta carotene and lutein.

BEAUTY WITHIN AUTUMN DELUXE MASK

You'll need...

2 teaspoons of mashed pumpkin( canned is ok too)

1/2 teaspoon of honey

1/4 teaspoon milk

bowl

stirrer

STEP 1 cleanse face thoroughly with warm water

STEP 2  EXFOLIATE

STEP 3 apply your pumpkin mask

SIT BACK AND RELAX FOR 15 MINUTES

STEP 5 Wash away with tepid water then splash COLD water on face to close pores/USE A TONER

LAST STEP: MOISTURISE!!

THERE..... easy peasy and you'll be glowing brighter than any jack-o-lantern!!!

ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENTS: 

You can substitute the milk  with APPLE CIDER, GREEK YOGHURT OR CRANBERRY JUICE

Calvin Klein Beauty Eau de Parfum (EDP) 50ml Spray (Google Affiliate Ad)

HALLOWEEN WEEK is pumpkin week at beauty within. all facials will incorporate fresh organic pumpkin mask with an additional secret ingredient at no extra cost!!!!

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under eye circles

Annoyed with people saying you look tired all the time...THE CULPRIT??? shadows under your eyes, bags, dark circles. These add more age than you really want to your face.Before attacking them , we look at the causes.

ANAEMIA                                                                             ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

LACK OF SLEEP AND FATIGUE                                          RUBBING EYES/CRYING

ALLERGIES                                                                          FLUID RETENTION

HORMONAL IMBALANCE                                                  SMOKING             

 CAFFEINE                                                                            AGEING

NASAL CONGESTION                                                         UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Some people get eye bags just before their menstrual cycle but for others its a condition they have lived with for years. there are certain things one can do to help oneself , that is, after eliminating any possible cause from the list above.

one thing to be wary of is 'MAGIC CREAMS' that are expensive and wont work for your kind of condition.

lets eliminate the easiest first:

1. try sleeping with a pillow with good support, so body fluids don't drain and accumulate in the area under your eyes. some suggest not lying on your stomach as well.

2. A HEALTHY DIET: if there's not enough iron in your body there is not enough oxygen to body tissues in turn.some [peoples under eye problems are caused by lack of  iron. a diet with red meat, soya products,vegetables, wholemeal bread and vitamin c to help the iron in food products to be readily absorbed.AVOID SALT OVER USAGE AS WELL as salt causes water retention.

 reduce and altogether quit SMOKING ,ALCOHOL AND CAFFEINE. easy said i know but these drugs of choice play a major role in our health...and health is reflected on your skin.These exhaust our adrenal glands and result in edema related puffiness on your face.KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED!!!!

AT HOME CHEAT PROOF TRICKS!!!

COOL IT!!!

use CUCUMBER SLICES cooled on your eyes, lie down and relax for 15minutes.

tea bags do the trick equally well, u can also cool them for effect. green tea bags contain a natural anti inflammatory substance that can reduce fluid build up which causes puffiness.

alternatively take a teaspoon ,chill it and put under your eyes till warm

Potato slices can take away the puffiness as well.

HEMORRHOID cream can help deflate the swellings under eye, tightening the area.the cream based formula is more recommended rather than oil based one. They contain vasoconstrictors that shrink blood vessels, mind getting it into your eyes ouch!!! ever watched MISS CONGENIALITY??? Sandra Bullock is told to use it before pageant.

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, THE DOCTOR MAY ASSESS YOUR CONDITION MORE AND INVESTIGATE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS.