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).