Expert Skin Care

Industry experts noted dual-usage beauty products make it easy for women to get both beauty and protection benefits in one product. “SPF has become an added benefit for many beauty products—even hair products to protect colored hair from the sun. The goal is to combine the benefits of sun care products into one, making it easier to use on a daily basis,” Javier Perez, product manager, Mederma, Merz Pharmaceuticals told Happi magazine.

New advances, formulations and an abundance of such products are providing consumers with the tools to protect them from ultraviolet (UV) rays. An NPD report noted 60 percent of women said sun protection and SPF are very important, as they recognize preventing sun damage prevents aging. “In the on-the-go world we live in today, consumers continue to seek out multi-tasking, multi-benefit products,” said Kinerase senior product manager Janice Lee in the Happi article. “SPF products that simultaneously protect and care for the skin will continue to reign in the skin care category as consumers become increasingly more aware of the sun’s damaging effects on skin.”

Skin problems are common in people with diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions to help diabetics keep their skin in good health:

1. Always keep your skin clean and dry, and apply talcum powder in areas in contact with other skin.
2. Don't take baths or showers with very hot water, and don't take bubble baths if you have dry skin.
3. Use mild shampoos, and moisturizing soaps and body lotions. Don't apply lotions between the toes, as this may encourage fungus to grow.
4. Treat any cuts or abrasions promptly to prevent infection. Talk to your doctor about the best antiseptic solutions to use.
5. During the cold winter months, keep your home more humid, keep your skin well-moisturized, and try to bathe less frequently.
6. Check your feet regularly for problems.

A touch of Hollywood style and excitement came to peterborough when hair stylist to the stars Tara Smith visited Potter and Moore to see production of her products.
Nineteen Tara Smith natural and organic hair products are being launched in Tesco stores nationwide this week, and the city firm has "high hopes that the range will do really well."

Tara, whose latest film credits include Sex and The City and who works with many famous faces both on and off set, including Demi Moore, Natalie Imbruglia, Angelica Huston and Ray Winstone, said: "It was important to me to develop a salon-quality product line based on natural plant ingredients that was accessible to everyone at a realistic price tag.

"I have made sure my products are as natural as they can be without having to keep them in the fridge because I believe that what we put on our body is as important as what we put in it."

Tara is originally from Leicester and mentioned on her visit to the city that she had a grandfather who used to work on Peterborough market.

She is the first celebrity hair stylist to introduce a natural haircare and styling range to the market.

All Tara Smith's products are made with natural and organic earth-friendly ingredients and contain certified organic fragrances.

They are made in Peterborough, are vegan and BUAV-approved, easily recyclable and tagged, on the 250ml containers, with flower seeds. They are labelled "tested on film stars not on animals".

And the products will no doubt attract many people, including actress Demi Moore, who said: "Trust me, I will be first in line to try out her new hair care products."

Potter and Moore is a long-established Peterborough firm which produces a vast range of beauty products, everything from bath and shower products through to high performing facial and body skincare and male grooming toiletries.

Group marketing director Pippa Clark said: "We are thrilled to be involved in such an exciting project and work so closely with Tara and her team.

"These are high quality hair care products being made available at everyday prices."

The products will be available in selected Tesco stores from this week. Potter and Moore also manufactures a wide range of own label products for Tesco, Mothercare, The Body Shop, Superdrug, and many others, in addition to owning its own range of men's shave and skincare products under the brand The Real Shaving Company, available at both Tesco, Boots and Waitrose stores.

Soapwort Shampoo

This shampoo is suitable for all hair types. Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) contains saponins which is similar to soap. It lathers when agitated.
Lemon Verbena for a citrus fragrance and catnip to promote healthy hair growth

Ingredients

a) 2 cups distilled water

b) 1 1/2 tablespoons dried soapwort root (chopped) (most health food stores would carry this)

c) 2 teaspoons Lemon Verbena or 2 teaspoons Catnip


Instructions

Bring water to a boil add soapwort and simmer, cover for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add herb then allow mixture to cool. Strain the mixture keeping the liquid. Pour into a bottle. Makes enough for 6-7 shampoos. Must be used within 8-10 days. Store in a cool dark place.

The first rule in to do makeup in which you are comfortable, the reason being, the makeup can be good but you might not feel comfortable and confident. In such a scenario you are more concern about your looks than people around you.

To make the skin look fresh
1) Wash the skin with semi warm water, use your favorite face wash.
2) Rub ice on your skin for 5 – 10 mins, in breaks.
3) Use cotton and wipe the face with cleansing milk.
4) Apply some lotion; make sure you don’t make the skin oily.
5) Apply foundation which best suits your skin, going by the complexion
6) Apply Shimmer powder over the foundation.

On the eyes
1) Apply 2 – 3 coats of mascara
2) In parties you do have to do excess makeup than usually you’ll do, Recommended colors for liners are Golden, Bronze and Silver.
3) Use the liner in short strokes and with patients
4) Apply a dark shade on the lids.

Now fix your lips.
Using a lipstick helps! Shape up your lips nicely, now this has to be done with precision. Applying a color which goes with the dress you are wearing, I prefer a red or black dress in parties.

You are all set to rock the party babes!!

Loss of hair is one of the commonest problems faced by men and women today. Reasons for excessive hair loss can be many including:

a) Genetic factors
b) Hormonal troubles
c) Hypertension
d) Poor diet resulting in the malnourishment of hair (deficiency of folic acid)
e) Excessive dandruff
f) Poor circulation of blood to the scalp

If the cause of excessive hair loss is genetic, psychological or hormonal trauma, then immediate consultation with the doctor is highly recommended.

As for the other causes, try some time-tested remedies to arrest hair loss.

1. Prepare a home-made hair oil(coconut oil as base) containing fenugreek seeds(methi)and dry amla. Massage the warm oil using light finger strokes. Wrap a warm towel around the head (hot oil treatment) so that the oil penetrates into the scalp.

2. Make a hair pack using keshuth leaves, capsicum, hibiscus and curd. Apply not only to the roots but also every strand of the hair. Keep the pack till 50 minutes and wash off using a mild shampoo followed by a generous helping of conditioner.

3. Make your own natural conditioner by making a paste of Aloe Vera leaves and applying it all over the hair. Wash off to get a silky smooth feel.

4. Mix warm castor oil with coconut oil and massage lightly on to the scalp. Castor oil is known to arrest hair fall.

5. Apply a paste made from the seeds of lemon and black pepper on the bald patches. This is also useful home remedy for hair loss.

6. Make a shampoo by mixing 100 g each of amla (Indian goose berry), reetha, and shikakai and boil in two liters of water. Use this shampoo for your hair for one month. This will prevent hair loss and is good home remedy for baldness.

7. Mash beetroot leaves in henna paste and apply on the head to prevent hair loss.

Dandruff is one of the most skin problems affecting the scalp. If not treated at an earlier stage, dandruff can turn out to be a real messy issue, not only affecting our scalp but also making us feel embarrassed in front of the world.

Emotional stress, wrong food combination, over exposure to extreme cold climate, applying harsh shampoos can all be reasons for dandruff.

However, effective solution can be found in the following home remedies.

1. The first home remedy for dandruff is Aloe Vera. Rub Aloe Vera gel into your scalp, leave it for 10 minutes and wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Do this regularly to get rid of dandruff.

2. In order to treat dandruff, use lemon, as it helps restore the pH balance of your scalp. Mix 15 ml of coconut oil with a few drops of lemon juice and massage it into the hair. Leave it so for the night and wash off the next day. This mask will reduce dandruff.

3. One more effective dandruff treatment is the mixture of 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of vinegar. The mixture should be massaged into the scalp and then washed off.

4. Another valuable prescription for elimination of dandruff is the use of Eucalyptus oil. Mix a few drops of it with 20 ml coconut oil and massage into the scalp to remove the flakes. Do this twice a week for a couple of weeks to get rid of dandruff.

5. Aspirin is also very effective to eliminate the problem of dandruff. Crush and powder two tablets and mix with your shampoo. Leave this mixture on your scalp for a pair of minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

6. Henna is one of the most essential remedies in the treatment of both hair loss and dandruff. It helps restore the health of the hair. Henna powder mixed with other ingredients is very effective in dandruff treatment.

7. Another way to cure dandruff at home is olive hair mask. Mix the olive oil with almond oil. Rub the mixture into the scalp and leave for several minutes, then wash off.

Tips for Curing Dandruff

1. Massage your hair regularly (for example, when shampooing or applying a mask). This will stimulate the blood flow to the scalp and helps remove dead cells.

2. Try to change your lifestyle, if you are often stressed, as this can also be the cause of dandruff.

3. Make sure, that you consume enough vitamins B6, B12, zinc, beta-carotene, and selenium in your diet.

4. Avoid excessive use of a hot hair dryer.

5. Check your hair products, as they can add oils to your scalp and cause dandruff.

6. Shampoo your hair regularly.

7. Avoid the use of chemicals on the scalp (such as chemicals used in hair coloring).

Since the new season is not lagging behind, and celebrity makeup artist Claire Ray reveals the eye trends this autumn/winter.

Nails – Being dramatic is the call of the nails this season; nails would be long with everything from rhinestones to glitter. At Dior, nails were painted black with a white V shape at the base of the nails.

Try getting the look for yourself. Get hold of the new Detail Therapy collection of faux pre-glued nails from Elegant Touch (£8.49 from Superdrug )If this isn’t for you, you could always opt for a dark navy polish or a deep red polish, or perhaps try the new French manicure. Apply one coat of white nail varnish to the whole nail, followed by pink just on the tips.

Everyone craves for healthy glowing skin. Check out some easy home-made recipes for an excellent glowing skin.

1. A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.

2. Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.

3. Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.

4. Take 1/3-cup cocoa, three teaspoons of heavy cream, 1/3-cup ripe papaya, 1/4-cup honey and three teaspoons of oatmeal powder. Mix it all together. Apply on your face. After 10 minutes, wash your face with warm water. This is best for oily skin

5. For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.

6. Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.

7. Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.

8. Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.

9. Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.

10. Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.

11. For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.

12. Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.

13. Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.

14. For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.

15. For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.

16. Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.

17. For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.

18. Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.

19. For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.

20. Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.

21. Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.

22. Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.

23. Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.

24. Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.

25. Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.

26. Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.

27. Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.

28. Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.

29. Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.

30. Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.

31. For dry skin, make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.

32. For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face

33. For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.

34. Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.

35. Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.

36. Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.

37. Make a paste of red sandal wood and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.

38. Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.

You certainly want to look like a fairy on your wedding day but this won't be possible unless you follow a beauty regime months before the D-day. Check out the following beauty tips to follow before your wedding:

Join a Gym or Start Walking

You want to be in the best shape ever for your new husband...so splurge a little and join a gym. Get a personal trainer and get to work! If you just can't afford to join a gym, get out and start walking. Get your maid of honor to come along - but whatever you do get out and get some exercise!

Drink Lots of Water

Start drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. Yes, it sounds like a lot but its worth it. Water flushes toxins out of your system - you can look forward to clearer skin and better health. In addition, water helps you feel full, so you may be inclined to eat less!


Get Regular Facials

General skin exfoliation provided by good facials, removes dead skin cells from your face and makes your skin glow. Choose a good salon and start getting facials every 5 weeks from now until the wedding day. (Do not get a facial on the wedding day though - your skin may appear abnormally flushed.

Get Regular Manicures

Regular manicures help to keep your hands and fingernails in good condition. Ask about exfoliation treatments for your hands as well. Hand exfoliation treatments leave the skin smooth and beautiful.





Book a Stylist and Makeup Artist
Book a hairstylist and makeup artist for your wedding day. Be sure to do this a couple of months in advance and go in for a trial run a couple of weeks before the wedding.


Get Your Hair Cut and Colored Weeks Before the Wedding

Have your hair cut and colored two to three weeks before the wedding. To avoid the new cut and color look (as well as added stress), have your hair cut and/or colored a couple of weeks before the wedding.




Schedule a Pedicure Schedule a pedicure for the day before the wedding.

This is important whether you are going on a tropical honeymoon or not. You want your feet to look nice for your husband and a good pedicure can do just that. Your feet will be smooth, clean and polished!

If you don't have lots of money to through around, have a look at our at home tips which will make you feel beautiful either way!

- Blend or process dry oatmeal to a fine powder. Mix with honey to make a paste. Massage into skin. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse, tone, moisturize.
- Witch hazel is an excellent, inexpensive toner.
- Aloe Vera gel is a great mask for dry skin. Apply to skin. Leave on for 20 minutes. Tissue off bulk of gel and massage the rest into skin.

One to Two Weeks Before the Wedding

Try To Avoid
- Tanning, both natural sunlight and tanning beds.
- Aggressive facials or skin care treatments.
- Facial waxing including eyebrows.