Laugh Lines - Ha!
by Lisa T
www.worrylines.com
Posted Mar 22nd 2007,
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Animal Lab Testing - An Essay Everybody at one point in his/her life uses cosmetics such as make-up, deodorant, shampoo, wrinkle creams, blemish creams and many other products. In the many different trials that these products go through before reaching the public, some are tested on animals. Many people believe that this is a necessary part of product testing, and I agree that…
The Wonders of Aloe Vera Aloe Vera has been called ‘The Burn Plant’, ‘The Silent Healer’. ‘The Medicine Plant’, ‘The Miracle Plant’ and other complimentary names. From these descriptions one would conclude that Aloe Vera has many useful medicinal properties, and indeed it has. However, such is the power of the regulatory authorities around the world that it is not…
Lip Augmentation - The Raw Facts Lip augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Last year, approximately 264,000 people underwent lip-plumping surgery. With fuller lips one can create a more youthful, vibrant look. This is primarily achieved through injections and grafting. Injections: using small needles, the lip is filled with a soft substance to create a…
Looking Good with Bare Minerals Makeup In our modern day and age, becoming more beautiful has become a very important pursuit. You can now see some new and improved cosmetics line, or miracle cream everywhere you turn. Our society has many people who are obsessed with the way they look. I find it sad that the human image has almost surpassed the importance of the human intellect in our…
Fuller Lips - How Lip Enhancement Works Aaaahhhhh, fuller, younger looking, pouty lips. Full lips are definitely a sign of “youth” but what happens to our lips when we begin to mature? Lips become thinner, less attractive and pretty soon, one just might give up wearing lipstick because the top lip virtually disappears, especially when smiling. When this shrinking act is apparent in the…
Those not-so-cute nicknames for our wrinkles….laugh lines, worry lines, character lines, frown lines and one of the most unflattering descriptions, crows feet. Ugh! They’re just another one of life’s cruel jokes, sneaking up on you over time, but seemingly appearing overnight. Over time, some lines form due to habitual facial expressions or movements, such as frowning or squinting, and other lines are caused by outside factors like air pollution and sun exposure.
Preventing and eliminating lines and wrinkles in our aging skin has become somewhat of a preoccupation among many people today, largely due to the premium our society places on a youthful look. Aging with dignity for some, cannot be accomplished without the help of a myriad of cosmetic products or even plastic surgery! It’s never too late to learn which elements can expedite wrinkles, and what you can do to slow down the inevitable aging process.
Cigarette smoking, besides being bad for your health, has been known to contribute to wrinkles and aging skin disorders. Smoking for a number of years can lead to those deep lines radiating from your lips.
Air pollution and the effects on our ozone layer have been known to deplete important antioxidant (vitamin E for example) in our skin.
Sun exposure (both UVA and UVB rays) causes damage to your skin, which leads to wrinkles, along with other skin disorders and cancer. Even small amounts of ultraviolet radiation can start the chemical processes in your skin that leads to wrinkles.
What can you do? Well, it is really a matter of just using your common sense. Stop smoking – yes, easier said than done. Use sunscreen regularly (SPF 15 to 30) and make sure that it contains both UVA and UVB protection. Eat well, get plenty of rest, take antioxidant supplements and be sure to drink plenty of water. Eliminate caffeinated beverages, or at least reduce the amount you drink, and replace it with water. Drinking water is probably the single most important aid in wrinkle prevention…think of it as moisturizing from the inside!
Beauty To Die For Your medicine cabinet is one of the most dangerous areas of your house, and not for the reasons that you may think. Lurking just behind your bathroom mirror, where all of your favorite beauty products are housed, lays a virtual toxic nightmare. The growing list of synthetic ingredients manufacturers add to their products are turning the most…
Dry Skin - Fighting Back Dry skin can be horribly annoying. Having dry skin on your face looks unpleasant and the dry flakes can mix with the few oils in your skin or your cosmetics and lead to clogged pores. Dry skin on arms and legs can become irritating and itchy, especially during dry weather and winter months. You find yourself using lotion every day, but still seem…
Blackheads Don't Go Away People are unclear (including me) how to fight against blackheads and whiteheads. Every product claims they eliminate blackheads and whiteheads. The truth is blackheads and whiteheads are hard to accept they are hard to get rid of. It is hard to win the battle against our clogged pores. Normal working pores produce a normal amount of oil (sebum)…
Makeup of the Future - It's Here Now No need for plastic surgery, ladies. This is the 21st century — and we've got the makeup to prove it. First there was the mineral makeup craze. And it's still going strong. Made of earth elements, like titanium dioxide (a mineral which is used in cosmetics as both a pigment and a thickener), iron oxide (a mineral which can also be used as a…
Natural Remedies For Aging Skin When consumers buy anti-aging skin care products, it is common for them to buy the most expensive or the most advertised and popularized product. However, it is important to remember that the human skin is sensitive to strong chemicals and cosmetics. Therefore, it is always safer to not suffocate the natural breathing process of the skin by using…
Hair Vitamins Healthy, shiny hair catches the attention of each and everyone. Beautiful hair has always been a sign of beauty, which is evident from the various tips given in various medical scriptures in every culture and country. Hair, in order, to look beautiful calls for proper nourishment, which does not come merely by use of cosmetics but also by intake…
Colour in Cosmetics Many people avoid artificial colours in their foods, but don't check out the colours in cosmetics and personal care products. It is only in recent years that cosmetics have started to carry a full list of ingredients on their packaging. Making sense of the ingredients can be difficult for the lay person. This is particularly true for colourings,…
Deadly Toxins in the Body Nowadays, a lot of products offer very good visible results with the utilization of innovative and artificial materials. Currently, there is high growth of synthetic products that are being used in people’s daily and regular needs. It can be in the cosmetics that people use, medicines, and supplements that they take. The noticeable results are…
Titanium Dioxide: Toxic or Safe? Titanium dioxide is the subject of new controversy, yet it is a substance as old as the earth itself. It is one of the top fifty chemicals produced worldwide. It is a white, opaque and naturally- occurring mineral found in two main forms: rutile and anatase. Both forms contain pure titanium dioxide that is bound to impurities. Titanium dioxide is…
Natural Cosmetics - Using Nature's Best Are you concerned about the possible harmful effects of cosmetics? More and more consumers are turning to natural cosmetics made with organic and herbal ingredients to keep themselves and the environment safe. Synthetic materials found in some products can do damage. In contrast to artificial chemicals, natural cosmetics are specially formulated…
Facts About Vitamin E Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin known primarily for its skin-enhancing and antioxidant properties. It is believed to strengthen the immune system and help fight disease, including certain forms of cancer. Women are particularly interested in facts about vitamin E because of its use in cosmetics and skin products, such as lotions, creams, and…
Natural Beauty: What Is It Really? Natural beauty is the ideal many people strive to achieve when they purchase make-up, creams, shampoos and other forms of cosmetics. But what really constitutes natural beauty, and how can it be achieved? Many consumers, in an attempt to cleanse, tone, moisturize, mattify, shine, colour, enhance and so on, have overloaded their skin and their…
Natural Skincare Spa Treatments from the Garden If your life is anything like mine, the most frequent natural cosmetic applied to your face is mud. Not just any mud. We are talking natural cosmetics here, so the mud should be at least ‘pure mud’. For me it is pure garden-variety mud, not necessarily intentionally applied as a mud ‘pac’ however, the benefits have the ability to reach far beyond…
Witches' Market "Son para dinero y trabajo," the plump little witch raises the talismans to eye level. "Con estos tu tendras buena suerte." Magic talismans for money and jobs? Do they work? Of course not, but I need all the luck I can get, so I purchase the talismans for five Bolivianos. Darn cheap if they'll do as claimed. Depositing the new toys in my leather…
Growing Herbs In Your Garden Why would you want to grow herbs in your garden? Fresh herbs are awesome. I love just putting basil leaves on a tuna sandwich and in salads. For the culinary lovers herbs are something they need fresh. Herbs serve as a major source for seasoning in preparation of foods. Herbs have a wider range of use. Some are used for scents and cosmetics while…
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