Acne Scarring!

Acne scars can be a major inconvenience to anybody as it gives the idea of a bad skin complexion and sometimes causes a blow to one's self confidence. That's why it is important to understand and know the different ways of treating and clearing up scars left by acne. Here you will understand the different methods of getting rid of acne scars. Hopefully in the end your scars will be a thing of the past and you may have more good news for your skin's health.

Aside from expensive scars treatment methods which are found to be effective but not in the financial reach of most of the population, it is important to know that there are also some natural and much cheaper remedies in getting rid of acne scars. These are treatment methods that you can use to treat your acne scars right at the convenience of your home.

A natural acne scar treatment is the best solution method especially for those who possess sensitive skin because natural treatment doesn't create side effects or rashes that may further destroy your sensitive skin.

1. One of the leading methods of clearing acne scars is the use of oatmeal cleanser. It helps eliminate other skin defect like blackheads and also help sin the effective removal of acne scars. The oatmeal method consists of a mixture of rose water and an oatmeal powder; together they will form a paste that you can apply over the areas of your skin affected by the scars.

After applying it allow about fifteen minutes to pass then afterwards rinse with cold water, this process allows the oatmeal to close all existing skin pores and helps clear up a lot of your existing scars. To see the best kind of results you should do this everyday.

2. Another leading treatment option is the use of honey. Considered as one of the best natural remedies, honey plays a great role in defeating bacteria that actually causes acnes. After cleaning your skin, you can then apply honey to the affected part of your skin. Wait ten minutes before rinsing it with clean water.

3. Others include applying lotions and gels that are available at leading pharmacies and are highly recommended by professionals. The most important thing to remember when dealing with acne scars is that you should be patient with one kind of treatment and use it until the remnants of your scars are completely taken care of.

4. Another well known acne scar treatment is the use of the process called laser resurfacing. It's a process that involves a laser being applied to the affected skin and with that it will kill the bacteria that forms the scars. This can take anywhere from a number of minutes until an hour or so and usually takes between 2 to 10 days for the skin to heal completely.

Remember there are now a lot of ways to clear acne scars. 

Just be patient in looking for a method that can fit your needs.

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OIL TO REMOVE OIL....REALLY?

Believe it....this works!!

The reasons we have so much trouble with mainstream skin care products are numerous, but two reasons, in particular, lead the pack. These troubling products strip the oil out of our skin, leaving our largest organ trying to repair itself by replacing the oil stripped away. This leaves us in a cycle of being tight and dry followed by the inevitable oil slick. Each time we strip the oil away, our skin over-compensates for the lack of moisture by creating more oil! Crazy huh!...Not really!!!
Do not be afraid of applying oil to your face. Oil, alone, will not bring you blemishes. Pimples, cysts, zits, blackheads, whiteheads...these are a result of several different factors including hormones, bacteria, dead skin cells and the buildup of all of these factors. Your skin naturally produces oil because it needs it. It is not a malicious force to be reckoned with; it is there for the benefit of your skin, allowing your largest organ to function properly. It is naturally occurring. Not only does your natural oil help lubricate, it also heals, protects, and moisturizes your skin so that it may function properly.


When washing your face 
Washing your face is typically done in the evening, prior to bed. There should be no need for deep cleansing in the morning if you're waking up with skin cleansed the night before. In the morning, a quick wipe with a warm washcloth should suffice. We don't want to overcleanse our skin as this will serve only to irritate and cause more oil production. The objective of using this method is to deep clean while balancing our skins oil production at the same time.
Begin massaging the oil into your face. This will remove makeup, dirt, and other impurities, so there is no need to use a makeup remover or wash your face prior to the massage. I've found that this removes even my stubborn waterproof mascara and concealer. It proble wouldn't even hurt to warm your oil up a bit as the warmth helps our pores open up!
Using slow, firm motions across the skin, massage the oil deeply into your pores. Take your time and focus on your problem areas. You want the oil to work into your pores so that blackheads and the like can be dissolved and steamed away.
pick up your clean washcloth and soak it in clean, steamy water. We want the water to be warm enough to open your pores and remove the oil. Cool water will not open your pores, nor will it remove the oil efficiently. We're not scalding our skin, we're steaming to coax our pores to release the oil carrying the impurities. We're essentially steaming our skin as an esthetician would, but without the luxury of a steam machine. If you feel you still need to rinse...apply a luke warm to cool water directly to skin. Applying hot water to your skin may result in broken capillaries or irritate any rosacea causing redness!
If your skin feels tight, take a tiny drop of your oil blend, rub it between your clean, damp palms and pat it onto your damp skin. Gently massage any oil residue into your skin so there is no film of oil left sitting on the surface. Your skin should now glow!

CREATING YOUR OWN BLEND OF DEEP CLEANSING OIL::

Oily Skin: Try a blend of 30% Castor Oil to 70% Sunflower Seed Oil.
Balanced Skin: Try a blend of 20% Castor Oil to 80% Sunflower Seed Oil.
Dry Skin: Try a blend of 10% Castor Oil to 90% Sunflower Seed Oil


The starting point for creating your own, personalized skin cleansing oil blend is knowing your general skin type. Those with dry skin will want less Castor Oil. Those with oily skin will want to blend in more. Finding your perfect combination of oils will probably take a little bit of trial and error, so start with very small batches. Once you know what your ratio of oils looks like, you'll be able to blend much more at a time for convenience. 
You can vary these percentages to match your own skins needs. If your skin feels too dry, you'll need to use less Castor Oil and replace it with more Sunflower Seed Oil. Keep in mind that Castor Oil is the drawing, cleansing, and purging oil for your pores. The Sunflower Seed Oil is to dilute the Castor Oil in viscosity (thickness) and additionally provide moisture, nutrients, and other benefits. When you go to replenish your oil blend, I suggest cleaning your bottle thoroughly with dish soap or the dishwasher. Better yet, if you can replace the bottle, this is ideal. You want to be extremely cautious in introducing bacteria to the bottle.

EyeShadow Techniques!

I have received a lot of questions on how to apply eyeshadows or what colors to use. I really wont get into colors since this really is a broad question to answer and so many color sequences to choose! Makeup is really trial by error and there are NO rules! 

 Depending on the shape of the eye or what shape your wanting is determined on the technique. 

SMALL EYES: They are proportionately smaller in comparison to the rest of the facial features

ALMOND SHAPE: These are the most common eye shape with their upswept lift at outter corner

WIDE-SET: If there is generous space between both eyes 

CLOSE-SET: If there is little space between both eyes

HOODED: If you can't see your eyelid

DEEP-SET: If you can see some of your eye lid in the outer corners of your eyes, but this section of eye lid narrows as it gets closer to the inside corners of your eye

PROMINENT EYES: These eyes which set far forward in the face tend to dominate the facial features. The eyelids are too pronounced

As you seen from the diagram above...the eye is sectioned into 9 sections...However it really should be 10 when you include the inner corner of the eye where your tear duct is.

REMEMBER TO GO DARKEST TO LIGHTEST WITH YOUR COLORS!

If you are wanting to open your eyes up and have them appear bigger then follow this technique::

-apply darkest eyeshadow into outer crease, outer lid and above crease area from the outside of eye to just before the middle of the lid. You can also pull more of the darkest shadow into the above crease area.

-then apply your second color to the middle area blending it into the darkest color.

-then apply the lightest color in the inner lid area blending it into the middle color

-apply highlight to inner corner & brow area (BLEND)

-take a clean buffer brush and go over entire lid to make sure its blended

If you are wanting your eyes to appear smaller then follow this technique::

-apply darkest color in the outer crease area from outer corner to right before inner lid area.

-apply second color to middle lid area up into upper crease area blending into darkest color

-apply the lightest color into inner lid area blending into middle color

-apply highlight to brow area (BLEND)

-take a clean buffer brush and go over entire lid to make sure its blended

HOWEVER...ANYONE CAN USE EITHER TECHNIQUE!

Does Makeup Expire (Repost)

I couldnt have said it better myself!!!

According to the FDA, cosmetics aren’t required by law to have expiration dates, so you can’t just look at the label to know when a product has retired. However, some companies are labeling dates on their products for us consumers who would rather not have more bacteria on our skin than necessary.

Be aware that expiration dates are simply a guide to go by and that a product’s safety may expire long before the expiration date if the product has not been properly stored. For instance, cosmetics exposed to high temperatures or sunlight, or opened and examined by consumers prior to purchase may substantially deteriorate before the expiration date.

Makeup preservatives should kill common bacteria (personally, I stay away from preservatives unless they are plant based), but as studies show, a little bacteria is in makeup before we buy it. Once you open your new product, airborne bacteria swarms in. You add to the bacteria by touching the product with unclean hands. Then, to top it off, you use an unclean applicator. Know that aging cosmetics lose their power to fight the bacteria no matter how gentle and clean you are when using it.

So the question is how long can we keep our little hopes in the bottle, and can we extend the shelf life of them to protect ourselves from infections, like pink eye and skin breakouts?

The answer is in this guideline. Let me help you clean out your makeup bag and medicine cabinet.

Color Makeup

Liquid foundation lasts three to six months. Cream foundation can last four to six months. Foundation in a pump dispenser will last a little longer, because it is less exposed to air than jar foundation. If it has a higher percentage of pigment, such as mineral makeup, then you have about a year. Here’s a tip: Use a disposable applicator and use the front of your hand as a palette.

Concealer has a shelf life of six to eight months.

Powders, including eye shadows and blush, last a year.

Mascara lasts for three months. Hint: Never pump your mascara; air just pushes back into the tube. Clean your wand with tissue every couple of days. It helps prevent clumping.

Lip gloss and lipstick have a shelf life of one year.

Eye and lip pencils will stay fresh over a year with continued use of sharpening; you’ll know when it has gone bad if it crumbles.