Beauty and Personal Grooming: October 2008

Botox for piles?

Botox may have its own share of negativities but it’s usefulness in treating several chronic health conditions like facial paralysis, severe migraines, drooping eyelid syndromes etc is particularly laudable.

Recently it has been found that botox can also help with piles. Italian research showed that a single injection of the toxin significantly reduces the problem within 24 hours and the doctors are of the opinion that Botox could be an effective conservative treatment for this condition.

Brazilian Butt Lift for a rounder rear

The renewed desire for the perfect derriere- has sparked a hot trend in cosmetic surgery: the Brazilian Butt lift. Whether someone wants a bigger butt, a more rounded rear end, or simply a behind that is higher, firmer and more toned, it seems there's a popular form of butt augmentation called as Brazilian Butt lift that can do the job conscientiously. Also called fat injections, fat transfer, or fat grafting, it is exactly what those alternatives suggest. In this procedure, fat is removed from one of more areas, purified, and then injected into the buttock area. This results in a rear that is fuller and more rounded.

As with any surgery there are pros and cons and you should not go ahead with the procedure without a through understanding of the procedure, the risks, recovery time etc. You won't be able to sit normally for several weeks following the surgery. There are also other complications such as infection and the issue of anesthesia. In addition, it's important to choose a board certified cosmetic surgeon. It is unlikely to be covered by standard insurance unless it is being done to correct a defect or injury, but even then you should consult with your insurance provider first. Finally, anyone considering this should make sure they've tried other alternatives first such as diet and exercise.
(Guest post by Paula)

Everyuth granular face wash: Review

Everyuth granular face wash.
(For normal to oily skin.)

Recently I’ve started using ‘Everyuth’s Granular face wash’ and as the name suggests it’s granular and gel-like in consistency. It isn’t too harsh on the skin either and after washing my face with it, it I experience that fresh and clean feeling. I think it’s just wonderful for my oily skin, although I would prefer Garnier’s Deep Pore Exfoliating Face Wash in the hot summer months. As for the ingredients, this particular face wash has the natural goodness of Tea Tree Oil, Neem and Chamomile - all of which are believed to work wonders on an acne-prone skin by preventing the occurrence of blackheads, whiteheads or pimples as also in dealing with excessive sebum (oil) secretion capably.

Quotes for this weekend

An awesome collection of quotes for this weekend. Enjoy!

Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day.

-Anonymous

Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.

-Francesca Reigler

The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in.

- Unknown

The doors of wisdom are never shut.

-Benjamin Franklin

To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.

- Ken S. Keyes, Jr.

Politeness is half good manners and half good lying.

- Mary Wilson Little

Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.

- Benjamin Franklin

It's better to keep your mouth shut and give the impression that you're stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.

- Rami Belson

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.

-Herm Albright

A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.

- Arthur McBride Bloch

An expert is a man who tells you a simple thing in a confused way in such a fashion as to make you think the confusion is your own fault.

-William Castle

The best liar is he who makes the smallest amount of lying to go the longest way.

-Samuel Butler

Karmin Titanium Hair Straightening Iron

The Karmin Titanium Hair Iron takes ceramic and tourmaline and combines them with titanium for one of the most durable and beneficial hair irons on the market.

Ceramic is known for its ability to maintain an even heat distribution, producing negative ions and sealing the hairs cuticle for smooth, shiny hair.

Tourmaline works to amplify the negative ions emitted from a hair iron making the results that much smoother. Tourmaline and ceramic together work to fight frizz, static and repel humidity as well as provide you with longer lasting straightness.

Now, take these two amazing benefits and combine them with Titanium and you have the ultimate hair styling iron. The benefits of titanium in a hair straightener are that not only will you have a much stronger, longer lasting hair iron but titanium also works to enhance hydration and shine and when combined with ceramic and tourmaline, improve the overall look of your hair.

The Karmin Titanium Hair Iron also features Infrared Heat for safer heat styling as well as Ionic Technology which keeps your hairs natural oils sealed in providing moisture protection.

The Karmin Titanium Hair Straightening Iron is available in Black, Pink & Blue @ MyHairStylingTools.com

(Guest post by Erin)

Emami Hair Life – Instant Hair Pack

If making a hair-pack is not your cup of tea, then try Emami Hair Life-Instant Hair Pack. It’s a premixed, ready-to-use, non-coloring herbal hair pack enhanced with vitamins and proteins to make hair beautiful and healthy from within.No hassles of soaking, grinding or even mixing the ingredients. You have to just squeeze out the contents from the packet, apply it to your hair with a brush or gloved hands, leave it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it off. And you are done with it.

Enriched with the goodness of soya proteins, multivitamins and Keraherb-11, it’s a perfect balance of rare herbs that claims to revitalize and strengthen your hair roots without colouring the hair. Get manageable, strong and beautiful hair by just sparing only 10 minutes.

Interesting facts

Did you know that

high fat diet is most likely to disrupt sleep?
the number one supplement for your brain is choline?
the biggest cause of stress in men is work?
the most calming color is green?
the minimum hours of sleep needed to be at your best is seven?
the best exercise to lighten your bad mood is yoga?
the food that most improves coordination is strawberries?
drinking cranberry juice regularly is good for your heart?
that an increased intake of pickles and papads may cause kidney stones?

Talcum powder dangerous for women?

This bit of news is alarming and certainly a cause for concern. For, it has been recently found that women who use talcum powder every day to keep fresh are 40 per cent more likely to develop ovarian cancer and not only that the latest findings from the U.S. suggest that the risks are much greater than previously thought. Scientists fear powder particles applied to the private parts may travel to the ovaries and trigger a process of inflammation that allows cancer cells to flourish. Experts from Harvard Medical School in Boston conducted a study on more than 3,000 women and have discovered that using talc just once a week raised the risk of cancer by 36 per cent, rising to 41 per cent for those applying powder every day. It was also found that the risks were greater still for those with a certain genetic profile. The findings, however, apply only to talcum powder used around the private parts, not on the rest of the body.

By the way, Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. In loose form, it is the widely used substance known as talcum powder. Talc finds use as a cosmetic (talcum powder) and is used in baby powder and also as an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rashes. Though several studies have established preliminary links between talc and lung cancer, skin cancer and recently ovarian cancer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers non-asbestiform talc, that is talc which does not contain potentially carcinogenic asbestiform amphibole fibers, to be Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics.

Almond cleansing cream

Make your own cleansing cream with the goodness of almond oil in it. Here’s how:

Ingredients:

Almond oil – 5 tbsp.
White wax – 1 tbsp
Lanolin(PURE LANOLIN, 100% Pure Australian Anhydrous Lanolin Pharmaceutical Grade 2 oz.) – 2 tbsp
Rose water – 1 tbsp.

Method:

Melt wax and oil by the double boiling method. Stir continuously. Slowly add rose water and almond oil. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Store it in a glass bottle

Honey extremely good for burns?

Aloe Gel may be a great home-remedy to treat burns, but honey isn’t bad either. A New Zealand study has found that treating burned skin with honey from the kitchen cupboard promotes faster healing than skin treated with antibiotic creams or surgical dressings. It is already known that this sweet stuff from the kitchen has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and for long people have been using it to cure minor burns and wounds, but the fact that the recovery period is faster by as much as 4 days as compared to other standard treatments is something worth mentioning. In fact, recently it has been found that a cream popularly used to cure burns may actually delay healing. Furthermore, Cochrane Researchers after a thorough study have revealed that despite the wide range of wound dressings available for burns, there is no consensus on the most effective alternative treatment.

Reading the right kind of book may help in losing weight

reading the right kind of books helps to lose weight

Some time back, the Daily Mail had reported this interesting bit of news that reading a racy novel increases the BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), which in turn helps to reduce weight. Recently a study was conducted by researchers at Duke Children's Hospital to look into the impact of literature on obese kids. Obese female kids in the age-group of 9-13 and who were already on a weight-loss program were asked to read certain books. These books mainly dealt with healthy lifestyle and weight management guidance. At the end of 6 months, the researchers found that out of the 31 girls who read such books showed a significant decrease in their BMI (Body Mass Index) when compared with 14 others who hadn’t. It is seen that the BMI increases rapidly in obese kids, which is certainly a cause for concern. And as such even a small decrease in BMI is a positive indication as it means they are they are either losing weight or getting tall and not gaining weight. And this research goes on to prove that exposure to the right kind of books can in fact have a tremendous influence on kids and goad them to lose excess weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Whiten your teeth with these home-remedies

Don’t we all wish we had teeth sparkling white? Whiter than fresh snow or milk? Today, thanks to advanced cosmetic and dental technologies, white teeth are no longer a fantasy. They are possible to get with or without your dentist’s help. Here’s how:

* Half a tablespoon of baking soda (soda bi-carbonate) mixed with a little water to form a paste should be gently rubbed on the teeth. This can make teeth pearly white to some extent.

* Take a tsp of lemon juice and combine it with salt to make a paste. This paste definitely helps to get rid of those yellowish stains that mar the beauty of your teeth.

* Use the inner white of an orange peel to rub teeth for a whitish shine.

* Munch fruits like apples strawberries quite often. And as mentioned in one of the previous posts, they act as nature’s own toothbrushes to cleanse and whiten your teeth. Even rubbing a slice on your teeth helps, but do remember to rinse your mouth well.

* You may even chew crunchy carrots and celery leaves. These too are natural teeth cleansers.

* Dried and powdered bay leaves (Tej patta) combined with dried and powdered lemon peel or orange peel is also an excellent teeth whitener.

* Rubbing teeth with sage leaves also helps to get rid of yellowish stains on the teeth.

* Dried and powdered neem leaves can also be used to cleanse your teeth.

* Though a most common remedy, rubbing equal quantities of table salt and soda bicarbonate lends a bright sparkle to the teeth.

* You can consider veneer treatment for serious stains.

Interesting eye facts

Eyes are the windows to our soul, it is said. So let’s get to know some interesting facts about these precious organs:

A human eyeball weighs an ounce.
The space between your eyebrows is called the Glabella.
The average person blinks about 12 times a minute. That's an amazing 10,080 blinks in 14 waking hours. And in a year our eyes blink over 10,000,000 times!
The reason why our nose gets runny when we are crying is because the tears from the eyes drain into the nose.
It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Men are able to read fine print better than women can.
An eagle can see a rabbit about 1 mile or 1760 yards away. Now the average person needs to be about 550 yards away to see the same rabbit.
All babies are colour blind when they are born.
Being color blind does not mean you only see in black and white. People who are color blind just can't see things in as many colors as people who have normal vision, and they cannot see certain colors like red, green, and some blues.
It’s a myth that children outgrow squint-eyes (cross-eyes). It is not normal in children older than four months of age and will not go away by itself.