banishing bad odours

Foot odour
this is caused by bacteria reacting with the humididity from your shoes or socks ,try using shoes or footwear with breathable materials like canvas inside or leather ,and cotton socks .
how to treat this problem?
you may or may not have heard this one but tea is actually great for temporarily reducing or even banished odour from the feet , make a pot of tea adding 7 normal tea bags not herbal tea and steep your feet in a basin of the tea for approx 10-15 minutes at night ,dry off properly . tea contains tantic acid which temporarily inhibits bad odours , do this three times a week if needed.
secondly sprinkle zeasorb (over the counter product you can purchase this in our online store at the bottom of the page ) into your shoes every morning to absorb sweat ,stopping the bacteria multiplying causing odour .
Bad breath
this comes from the throast and back of the tongue so simply scraping the tongue wont get rid of this problem , you probably brush your teeth and use mouth wash all the time yet still suffer from bad breath ,bad breath is caused by sulpher compounds (this happens when bacteria is deoxegenated ,ie why we get bad breath after having our mouth closed for a long time , using alcohol based mouth wash causes this also , eating onions and garlic as we all know causes bad breath this is also because these food contain sulpur compound too .
how can i help this ?
you can help this problem by still using the same routine of brushing daily ,make sure you floss and odour gets trapped inside the gaps in the teeth,instead of using alcohol based mouth wash ,buty one which has chlorine dioxide,use morning and night , drink water throughout the day to keep the mouth oxegenated .doing these small things can dramatically improve if not banish bad breath .
Sweating
some people suffer alot with sweating this can cause embarrasment for alot of people , if the problem is extremely bad i would advise you to consult a doctor as it could be a number of things like over active thyroid or you may even need your sweat gland tied although this is only in severe cases ,botox is also available for this problem .
how do i treat it ?
Simple , towel dry under your arms at night before bed and apply Drysol by patting it over the area ,wash the solution off in the morning but Dont add more deoderant leave it clean and apply drysol again at night , if you dont see an improvement you may think about consulting your gp.

note : all of these products are in our online store at the bottom of the website .

Eye brow shaping

Eye brow shaping is actually quite easy once you know how ,here are some simple steps to follow to create the perfect eye brow shape for your face .
Refer back to the picture  to follow guidelines easily .
firstly you will need a cuticle stick/pencil/anything that is long and slim and same width the whole way down, you ll also need a light coloured eyeliner for marking your measurments .
now your almost ready , stand in front of the mirror .
Step1line the cuticle stick up with the outside of your nostril see(A) on the picture ,holding the stick against your face ,line up with the inner tear duct on the eye as seen in pic A ,and follow on up to the eyebrows. Mark brow with pencil and tweeze any hairs that go past this line in this case to the left of the picture .
Step 2looking directly into the mirror straight ahead ,holding the stick in the same place on the nose ,angle the stick to the right lining it up with the outer line of the pupil ,this
 will then point the stick to the highest part of your brows ,thus showing you where your arch should be located,mark this with your pencil again ,always tweeze in the direction of your hair growth not against as this can distort the follicle making the hairs grow back in all different directions , to tweeze a nice arch gradually tweeze a fine amount of hairs while taking a few more along the way as you get to your arch this will make the brows higher thus opening the eyes more ,remember never over pluck , only spend a few minutes on each brow.
Step3holding the stick still in the same position at the nose ,move the top of the stick further to the right (depending on which eye your working im just using the picture as an example)this time stopping at the outer corner of the eye refer back to diagram , mark the brow with pencil again and this time tweeze anything to the left of the mark this is to show the lenght in which your brows should be .

Remember apply bonjella if your find tweezing too painful ,leave for a few minutes ,wipe and tweeze painfree :)

spring/summer 2010 pallets

The colours of this years colour pallets are as follows

Givenchy are bringing out pale skin tones with peach cheeks ,violet on the eyes subtly and peach lips ,the purpose of their spring/summer collection is to make the colours stand out from the white canvas ,other colours you can expect to see from them are violets,peaches,pastel mauve,peachy and rose pearlesent colours for the cheeks and eyes.

you can expect to see pale invigorating pink PINK IMPRESSION and a deeper pink ROSE IMPRESSION . all young and fresh colours .

nail polishes for spring /summer  2010.

You can expect to see all the neon summer colours coming back in ,for the perfect beach look .colours are all seen below and will be a must have again this summer ,

Skin care &choosing creams for your skin type and age

this can be difficult for alot of people as there are so many different products on the market nowadays .
Here are some simple steps to follow on buying the right creams for your skin type .
What skin type am I?
this is pretty simple ,If you suffer with spots you have oily skin ,if it is only on certain parts of the face then you have combination skin (a mixture of oily and dry)even oily skinned people get flaky skin this can be confused as dry skin , flakes on the skin are dehydration so your skin could be oily dehydrated in this case .drink plenty of water and apply mattifying moisturiser after you cleanse and tone your face to prevent further dehydration,( mattifying moisturisers contain no oil ).use gel cleansing washes and alcohol based toners with no oils.
If your skin is tight after you wash your face and you have tiny fine lines and closed tight pores ,rarely suffer from spot s, then your skin is dry , treat this by cleansing with face CREAM not lotion or gel ,use an oil based toner ie rose oil and water . moisturise with moisturising cream not lotion these creams are alot thicker giving your skin extra moisture .
If your skin goes red or pink and is sensitive to alot of products then you have sensitive skin ,
using natural products from your health shop is best for this
and normal skin is recognised by few of us, lol but for those who are lucky to have it, they will have perfect skin ,no spots ,no blemishes.
when you are in your teens lotions are light and enough for the skin but as you get older you should start looking for thicker creams instead of lotions. These should be used from the age of 25 upwards to prevent premature ageing ,neck cream is also advised (use this on the chest also )
Best products and home made treatments for each type of skin
normal skin 
Joboba oil mixture
six table spoons joboba oil , one tbls vit E oil, 2 tbls beeswax, 8 drops of rose essential oil , 2 tbls rose water ,one tbls aloe vera (purchase all of these in a health shop as you only need a small amount for each mixture they will last you months if not years )
first mix all oils together except essential oil , add besswax also (put bowl over another bowl of boiling water ) and mix until wax is metled .
remove and allow to cool ,add rosewater aloe vera and mix well , then finally add essential rose oil mix thoroughly and pour into a glass jar with airtight lid .
dry skin
most oils are great moisturisers, purchase pure coconut oil or olive oil (mix together if prefered ) from your health shop and apply all over the face after cleansing ,leave for ten mins then wipe off excess with a damp cotton pad . when having a bath take advantage of the steam and apply your moisturiser all over your face leave till you get out and wipe off excess again , this will push the oils deeper into the skin as the steam opens your pores .
oily skin
homemade moisturisers really arent great for oily skin but ask for a mattifying one when buying one from your store ,and always tell them you have oily skin when choosing any creams ,lotions or make up .using a honey mask at night or in the morning helps keep away bacteria prone to cause spots on oily skin , simply heat up a little honey so its easier to spread and apply all over a clean  face ,leave for ten minutes and rince with warm water.
for all skin types
use glycerine and honey
mix three table spoons of glycerine to one spoon of honey when making mixture , apply daily and leave on all day if you dont wear make up or if you do apply at night and leave on the skin till morning.dont put this mixture in the fridge as honey goes hard ,airtight jar or tub is fine .

blackheads gone but left with open pores ??

unfortunatly open pores are extremely hard to get rid of , it svery frustrating when you remove unsightly blackheads but are then left with a gaping hole .
this can be almost as difficult to treat as acne .
after a little research it seems Azelaic Acid is the best treatment for tis , i have found a pharmaceautical name for this "SKINOREN" this is a gel for the skin used on rosacea and acne , this product is presribed by a doctor so visit your gp for prescription .
homemade toner for oily skin
Alcohol and alum toner .mix one table spoon of alcohol (buy from your chemist say it is for your skin)+100 gms of distilled water and a tablespoon of lemon juice , mix together and leave in an air tight bottle in the fridge ,use this every morning after you wash your face using a damp cotton pad . apply mattifying moisturiser , oily skin people should not use oil based creams , try gel cleasers for cleaning the face and if you dont want to mkae your own toner buy alcohol based ones with no oil. and mattifying moisturisers .

doing these steps every morning and evening will prevent the pores from getting blocked up again , if the azelaic acid does not close the pores consult a dermatologist for treatment .

dry skin on knees and body

Dry skin can be frustrating for most woman so i have put together some causes and solutions to these problems below.
Dry skin ,contact dermatitis and  psoriasis .
contact dermatitis would be recognised mainly after you ome into contact with something you dont normally use like creams etc . this will look like a small rash but should not last very long . if you notice this stop using new body cream etc and see if it clears up or if your using new washing powder or shower gels .if it still doesnt clear up attend a dermatologist or gp .
Psoriasis is like an extra layer over the skin in patches ,it can occur in only one place but it would look flaky and raised from the skin , best treatment for this is UVB rays , this is a treatment yo can get done in most skin clinics . the uvb penetrates the skin slowing down the skin growth process and with this treatment the skin may get worse before it gets better . visit a dermatologist if you think you have psoriasis . not steroid creams can harm the skin further over time and dry them out more so try to stay away from these were possible.
Dry skin can be itchy ,slightly flaky and stings sometimes when you apply something to the skin ,
to relieve dry skin from knees and elbows purchase unrefined sesame oil from your local health store , make sure it is unrefined as is this is better for the skin and lasts a number of years , this  product is very cheap so it wont break the bank .
Before you get in the shower (about 20 mins before hand ) heat a little oil in a pan (a few table spoons ) and apply to the areas needed , rub in and leave for about ten minutes , shower as normal .if the areas are extremely dry i would do this every day until you notice a vast improvement , apply a thick moisturiser all over the body  before bed too to keep the skin moist , my favourite is vaseline intensive care for extra dry skin (white bottle ) stay away from dove products including shower gels and hand washes or shampoos as these cause dry skin problems .if you can use natural body washes and shampoos which can be bought in your health stores that would be even better .
Dry skin all over the body , drink water everyday regularly (4 pints) add lemon or cordial if prefered .
smoking is also a contributary factor in dry skin , follow the steps above with sesame oil this can be applied all over the skin on the body twice a week to prevent dry skin  .

when bathing use a few table spoons of olive oil in your bath to keep the skin soft and lock moisture in , and always moisturise id reccomend vaseline intensive care for extra dry skin .
shea butter is also great for a moisturiser, scrub once or twice a week(depending on how bad the skin is ) using my honey and sugar scrub(this is in my archive).The sugar granules scrub away dead skin cells leaving the skin smooth and honey is a natural antiseptic and also has many nutrients great to keep the skin soft .

pimples on neck and jawline .

There are several different types of acne, jawline acne is in many ways the most irritating. This is because it frequently appears in adults who thought their "teen days " were behind them. "What causes acne outbreaks along the jawline?" there is no single jawline acne cause. There can be many factors, but one thing is certain - jawline acne causes pain and embarrassment to the person suffering with it.

Jawline acne most frequently occurs in women who are in their twenties and is symptomatic of adult onset acne or cystic acne. In this case, acne develops primarily on the jawline, cheeks, back, buttocks and chest.This type of acne is different than the "teenage acne" you experienced in  school in that unlike milder forms of acne that occur closer to the surface of the skin, cystic acne affects the deep tissue. In addition, a bacterial infection could be attacking the deep tissue beneath the surface of the skin.If not treated, this can lead to scarring.One possible cause of jawline acne is your regular hormonal activity. In addition, some studies link dairy products to acne because they contain hormones. If your hormonal activity is the culprit, birth control pills are often an effective acne treatment. If you suspect dairy products are triggering your outbreaks, try avoiding them and see what happens.
Check Your Cosmetics Too
Another common jawline acne cause is moisturizers that are too rich or hair products that contain silicone - both can clog your pores. In this case the solution is obvious - look for oil-free products and hair products that do not contain silicone.
Treating your jawline acne is not as simple as buying the latest acne lotion - the painful red lumps that occur along the jawline, chin, and neck do not respond well to the traditional acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide.
Why avoid milk products?

The reason that milk products cause acne is because milk contains hormones that "turn on" oil glands. The cows that give the milk are pregnant and milking most of their lives. These hormones are not injected into the cows - they are natural hormones that cows make during every "menstrual" cycle, but during pregnancy these hormones are produced continuously at high levels and so are found in all cows' milk
Is lactose-free milk or "organic" milk okay?

No. Lactose intolerance has nothing to do with acne, and "organic" simply means that the pesticides and insecticides the cows are exposed to in their food are less toxic than usual.
What are the options?

There are two ways to handle dairy restriction.
The first (and simplest) is to just stop consuming all milk, cream, cheese, ice cream, butter, sour cream, cheeseburgers, pizza - anything that contains or is made from milk. It is best to avoid "anything that comes from the south end of the cow".
The second way is to find dairy-like substitutes for whatever you are missing. Soy products are the most convenient and include substitutes for milk, creamer, chocolate milk, ice cream, cheeses of various types and even butter substitutes. Goat milk and goat cheese are possible alternatives, but also are not hormone-free and should probably be avoided until we know for sure what hormones they contain.
How long do I need to do this?

The "No Milk" diet has three phases.
First ( total restriction phase.) It is essential to minimize the production of new plugs in the pores, and this lasts at least six months. This will give you a chance to get the acne under control.
Second  (maintenance phase) and it lasts through all the teen years into the early 20s. During this phase, no dairy is best. you may be able to have a little bit of dairy from sometimes, it is really difficult to tell how much you can get away with. The problem is that it takes months for the plugs in the pores to build back up again, so it takes months to find out if you have exceeded your threshold again. And everyone is different.
Third ( the cautious reintroduction phase), usually possible in the early 20s. But, depending on individual thresholds, some people with acne can never return to dairy.

Try also dapping apple cider vinegar onto the spots daily follow the steps for this on my blog about rosacea .

Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition where the cheeks look flushed ,pink and sometimes have acne break outs ,this condition can often be miss diagnosed as acne or other skin problems . try one of the steps below to help improve your skin condition , it does not normally completely go away but can be dramatically improved .Use apple cider vinegar ONLY when you have the papules and postules.(break out ) It is too drying and it can cause the condition to worsen. Diluting it is a good idea. mix two teaspoons of apple cider, one teaspoon of purified water and add no more than two drops of tea tree oil and dab it on the affected area with a an organic cotton ball. leave it on for about ten minutes or so and then rinse with purified water. Follow with a good mosturizer for sensitive skin and one that contains ingredients known to help rosacea sufferers such as licorice, feverfew, green tea, colloidal oatmeal, lavender, chamomile, calendula, licochalcone, arnica montana,white willow bark, jojoba oil, and many others.Changing your pillow case every 2 nights. use one side the first night, flip the case the next night, then on the third night, replace it with a fresh case. Results: The first 3 days, immediate improvement. The next few days, may go back to usual. In day 8; after you have experimented for a week. you should wake up and for the first time in years, your face should look almost perfectly normal in shade and acne bump s(break out) should dramatically improve.

Prescription antibiotics are often effective and are often prescribed. They can be taken by mouth of applied as ointments or gels.

Sulfur creams for Rosacea (Sulphur Ointments) are very effective and AVOID the problems associated with antibiotic use. They are also often effective when antibiotic treatment has failed.

Proper skin care and avoidance of trigger factors is also important to effectively control rosacea.

This is a list of common trigger factors that may cause your facial skin to flare up if you have

Rosacea:-
High Temperatures, including Spas and Saunas
Spicy Foods
Cold Weather and Winds
Stress
Alcohol
Astringent(like toners anything that closes the pores or alcohol) Cosmetics and Pimple Creams
Creams containing Cortisone
Medical problems: Diabetes will aggravate the condition

The following list of medications will delay healing with Sulphur based facial cream for Rosacea.

So check this list and if any apply to you try to stop them for a few weeks.-
Smoking/chewing tobacco (not a medication but 1 cigarette reduces blood flow by 50% to the skin) it is the nicotine that does it so the nicotine replacement gum and patches also fall into this category Cortisone. Do not use it. It has a very complex reaction in the body that will slow wound healing. Anti-inflammatory medications, e.g. brufen, nurofen, aspirin , ) Note: That aspirin in a dose of up to 100mg a day do not interfere with would healing
Colchicine (a gout medication)

Sun exposure: wear sunscreen and a hat, at least a peaked baseball hat, whenever you are outside and it is sunny

Cleansing your Skin
Avoid Soap.
Use a gentle cleanser that does not dry the skin.A good daily non-drying skin wash for rosacea ,which you can buy at any pharmacy.

Nutritional Supplements

Some Nutritional supplements also help. vit c, zinc,rose hip ,liqourice,apple cider ,rutin and arnica ,lavender,chamomile,green tea
Best cleansers,moisturisers and foundation for rosacea
After looking long and hard for rosacea products i have found some great ones which are extremely inexpensive compared to some products which actually got some really bad reviews .
the ones i have picked have recieved fantastic reviews and have worked on many woman with rosacea .
all products are in my online store at the bottom of this site under rosacea ,i have got a great price for them compared to some of the sites saving you about 25 euro on some products .
CEREVE moisturising cream 18.13 new
CEREVE moisturising lotion 10.99 http://rosaceagroup.org/review/r/CeraVe%20Moisturizing%20Lotion.html  reviews
CETAPHIL gentle cleansing bar 3.95 http://rosaceagroup.org/review/r/Cetaphil%20Gentle%20Cleansing%20Bar.html (reviews)
JANE IRIDALE AMAZING BASE foundation 33.99 http://rosaceagroup.org/review/r/Jane%20Iredale%27s%20Amazing%20Base.html (reviews)

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