Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Laser Hair Treatment - 10 Things You Must Know About Getting A Good Laser Hair Removal Service

Justin Koh has written 'Laser Hair Treatment - 10 Things You Must Know About Getting A Good Laser Hair Removal Service' and writes "Laser hair removal is supposed to be a safe process, yet dubious claims and inappropriate equipment still lead to scams and injuries. Consumers themselves must know the ins and outs of laser hair removal to prevent themselves from getting cheated. The following points will aid you in making a proper decision to get yourself ready at the clinic.

1) The sensitivity of your skin. A skin can be too delicate to be damaged instead of getting treated. A technology called CoolGlide can treat all known skin types. Consult a professional to examine and discuss over your skin and infection issues prior to treatment.

2) The degree of discomfort. Do not believe in a "no-pain" process. All treatment are bound to make you uncomfortable. However, it's not anywhere near the whip-lash pain of waxing.

3) The possibility of regrowth. Laser hair removal cannot possibly stop hair growth, though it can reduce growth rate permanently after hair cells are killed. If a practitioner claims to eradicate hair growth completely, you should ask for testimonials and get their proof upfront; it's in their benefit to tell you their achievement..

4) The cost. Depending on the area size treated, it could amount from US$25 to US$250. You may compare the price ranges of several services to get a good gauge. Ask for outstanding reasons that could factor into the overall cost, particular the overheads for their equipment.

5) Aging equipment. Ask for the type of laser used, whether it is effective, how long the practitioners have used the equipment and if there are newer models. You have a right to know.

6) Multiple treatment plans. It's quite likely to return for several treatments within 2 weeks, and then another separate session if necessary within a year to eliminate regrowth, but asking you to come back regularly without the fullest and sincere explanation on your case is simply an indication of ineffectiveness. Beware of such tactics that forces you to pay a lump sum in full. You deserve a good laser treatment as it is.

7) Safety measures. Laser, if abused, can cause damaging effects. Check what precautions are taken, like applying a layer of protective cream over the skin or wearing eye goggles.

8) The practitioner. Who is actually doing the treatment? The experienced doctor or some 'assistant'? Check that the practitioner is trained, qualified and certified to carry out treatments.

9) Ask for a test treatment. This is a simple request which practitioners have no difficulties to fulfill. Cost will still be incurred, but your initial experience with laser hair removal gets you in the know of how a typical treatment works and in tune with the clinical environment.

10) Get written information. Get a written agreement on all obligations, commitment and breakdown of cost from the practitioner to ensure that he stays true to the standard of service provided.

Justin Koh is a freelance writer whose articles have appear in most major ezines. You can find more of these at: http://www.laserhairremovalcentral.info

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Saturday, May 19, 2007

Look Natural While Still Wearing Make Up

DeAnna Nelson was written Look Natural While Still Wearing Make Up and writes "The true purpose of wearing make up is to make us look as porcelain, smooth and natural as possible, without making ourselves look made up. Everyone wants to look like the models in the magazines, but we know that in real life we can’t airbrush away all our imperfections or have a team of people readily available to work on us! So what is a girl to do?

We clean and exfoliate our skin with the idea of removing the imperfections and creating a smooth palate for our make up. Then we apply make up to smooth the appearance of uneven, blotchy skin, plump our lips, tint our cheeks, lengthen our lashes and try to create wide dramatic eyes … whew!!! Sounds like a lot of work!

So with all of this unnaturalness, how does one go about applying makeup to look natural? First of all choosing the correct color of foundation is probably the most important and the most difficult part of looking natural. Try to choose colors that are the most similar to your actual skin color and undertones. Do not try to change your coloring with foundation because you will look fake. You are better off matching the colors in-between your neck and face than going too light or too dark. No matter how many layers of foundation you put on your skin it will look wrong and unnatural if it is the wrong color!

If you are unhappy with your skin color try enhancing the color by changing the accent colors you are using. Eye color can play a huge part in the coloring of your skin. Avoid bright unnatural colors like Electric Blue -- leave it in the 80’s where it belongs! Another product to avoid when trying to look natural is liquid face bronzers. These are great if you live in Hollywood, but not for everyday life. Bronzers tend to give you that fake Orange tan look. This may be appropriate in some settings, but doesn’t look especially natural. If you are going to use a bronzer be sure it is not too shiny or darker than your skin would naturally tan in the summer.

Lip color should be as close to your natural tone as possible. Avoid using a darker lip-liner and a light filler color. No matter who you are this is a DON’T! It just does not look natural and it does not make your lips fuller. It just makes them more noticeable and not in a good way. Find a color that matches your actual lip color or a shade darker. You can line your lips with the same color, but don’t go too dark! Peach and Pink colors seem to work well on all fair and neutral skin tones while berry colors for darker skin tones will tend to look the most natural.

When applying eye shadow colors try to stick to neutral colors like, taupe’s, browns and barely there pinks. These all work great for eye shadow options. If you feel you need to line your eyes try any color in the brown family. Keep the blacks, blues and greens for nighttime. Use brown for mascara whenever the option exists. Natural make up is nice for daytime wear and situations that call for down playing ones appearance.

Enjoy your fresh, clean, natural look, without feeling made up!

DeAnna Nelson is the proprietor of http://www.MineralSilk.com Mineral Makeup site. Whether you are an avid user or new to Minerals, I am here to answer your questions. Get Free Beauty Tips weekly by visiting http://www.MineralSilk.com/beautytips.html


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Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Candice Sabrina

Candice Sabrina was written 'The Popularity Of Lasik Eye Surgery' and writes "There are few among us who, at one time or another, had not had to manage some level of impaired vision. Whether age has rendered us no longer able to see far away or up close, or we have suffered an illness or disease that has compromised our vision, it is likely that, if we have not already, we will someday need corrective measures to help us see at our best.

And for those who have long managed the expense and inconvenience of eyeglasses and contact lenses, the idea of corrective eye surgery seems most appealing. It's no wonder, therefore, that Lasik eye surgery has continued to grow in popularity since it was first performed in the United States in 1991.

Lasik is relatively new on the scene to us – the consumers; but in actuality the technology has been a long time coming. In fact, in 1948, Columbian ophthalmologist, Jose Barraquer first experimented with corneal procedures by actually surgically removing more than half of a patient’s cornea that he then froze. Once the cornea had been frozen to an appropriate temperature, Dr. Barraquer was able to reshape its surface thus removing barriers to clear vision..

Once the cornea had been reshaped it was replaced into the patient’s eye. Such technology evolved by the 1960s to the point where such corneal procedures could be done without removing the cornea from the patient’s eye; this procedure was perfected and performed in Russia and involved the use of a scalpel.

Lasik began to take shape in the early 1980s when a U.S. ophthalmologist made alterations to laser technology that had begun to be used by the U.S. military. But in 1990, Lucio Buratto and Ioannis Pallikaris developed the Lasik surgery that we know today by combining methods of two pre-existing techniques – keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy. Both keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy are techniques in which the cornea is reshaped with the use of an excimer laser or other technology.

The word Lasik refers to Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a form of refractive laser eye surgery that was first performed in the United States in1991. During the procedure, the patient’s eye is immobilized with the use of a cornea suction ring after which the surgeon creates a flap through an incision made in the top layer of the corneal tissue.

The flap is then lifted back to reveal the mid-section of the cornea – known as the stroma. The surgeon then uses a low-powered excimer laser to resurface the stroma. The corneal flap made during the procedure is then replaced over the stroma; the healing process is natural and generally speedy. The procedure itself is very quick – usually less than 10 minutes an eye – and virtually painless. The most discomfort experienced by the patient is general anxiety in anticipation of the procedure.

Today, over one-million people in the United States alone have undergone Lasik surgery – generally with very good success. In fact, it is a very small percentage of patients – less than 6% - who have experienced any complications following their procedure. Such complications generally include light sensitivity, dry eye, double vision, and scarring. These incidences, however, are very rare and can be greatly reduced by having your procedure performed by a reputable and experienced surgery center.

http://www.TheLasikZone.com brings you the latest on Lasik. Lasik is very popular, and we want to bring you the most up to date information online! Be sure to check out our latest information page on Lasik.

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