http://www.womens-health.com/boards/ Discussion about cosmetics, make-up, hair, nails, lotions, soaps, anti-aging products, applications, and all other related topics . en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.womens-health.com/boards/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.womens-health.com/boards/ http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/20007-velcro-rollers-yay-nay.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:32:04 GMT I have very very long, straight hair and it seems that whatever curling method I use, it just doesn't work properly.

Recently I came across some huuuuuge velcro rollers, they looked absolutely perfect for my hair. :)

Do they get stuck and stuff like that? ]]> Beauty Tips SecretlySad http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/20007-velcro-rollers-yay-nay.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19942-has-anyone-tried-premium-white-pro.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:13:33 GMT Just wondering if anyone here has any insight regarding premium white pro teeth whitening stuff, as I found a freebie for it and am now waiting for it to come in, wondering if it's any good or not.


cheers ]]> Beauty Tips mlifesa http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19942-has-anyone-tried-premium-white-pro.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19795-ughh-moisturizers-your-face.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:37:32 GMT So I've got a serious case of dry skin around my nose and cheekbones. :p I moisturize religiously with Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion (with SPF of course! ;) ) but it doesnt seem quite up to the job.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a good facial moisturizer? ]]> Beauty Tips justjumpit http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19795-ughh-moisturizers-your-face.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19395-breast-enhancement-surgery.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:05:48 GMT Breast Enhancement Surgery

Breast enlargement surgery, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), was the fourth most popular invasive surgical procedure among cosmetic plastic surgeries performed in 2000. In a press release dated July 12, 2001, the ASPS says that breast augmentation was performed on 212,500 women last year.

Meanwhile, millions of women have been subjected to the ill effects of these modern day vanity contraptions that were bought in good faith.

Remember!!

Silicone gel implants were banned in 1992 by FDA.

If you have (or had) a ruptured silicone breast implant, you will be denied Health Insurance Coverage.

Saline-filled implants tend to have a higher rate of leaking and deflation than silicone gel implants, which means more frequent surgery to replace them.

In a study published in the Lancet medical journal, Dr Lori Brown of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says: "There is emerging consensus that both the incidence and prevalence of breast-implant rupture are much higher than previously suspected."

21% overall increase in cancers for women with implants, compared to women of the same age in the general population.

Implant patients were three times as likely to die from lung cancer, emphysema and pneumonia as other plastic surgery patients.The study is based on medical records and death certificates of almost 8,000 women with breast implants, including silicone gel implants and saline implants, and more than 2,000 other plastic surgery patients. ( National Cancer Institute (NCI), Boston University, Abt Associates, and the Food and Drug Administration, with Dr. Louise Brinton from NCI as lead author. )

]]> Beauty Tips MissBeauty http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19395-breast-enhancement-surgery.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19388-cant-find-perfect-shade-should-i-go-shade-darker-shade-lighter.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:35:49 GMT Hi there!

I use Maybelline liquid foundation and I am having trouble finding a perfect shade for me. I am Korean and have olive tone skin. I only use Maybelline because it's the only product I haven't had an allergic reaction to.

I am having a super hard time finding a shade that is matching right now because I have been going to the tanning beds. Shade #2 is a tad too light and #3 is a tad too dark. They have a 2 and a 1/2, but that makes me look like a sick yellow Skittle. LOL!

Would you suggest to go the shade lighter or the shade darker?

I usually do my make up neutral colors, if that helps at all. :confused: ]]> Beauty Tips asiangrace86 http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19388-cant-find-perfect-shade-should-i-go-shade-darker-shade-lighter.html http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19194-nine-tips-healthy-hair.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:26:56 GMT Here are those Tips:

1. Like everything else about true, lasting beauty, healthy hair begins within your body. Start with your diet. Include lots of green leafy vegetables and sweet juicy fruits. Dairy products such as milk and fresh yogurt will also help. Fresh coconut is also considered excellent "hair food" – sprinkle grated coconut over salads, diced fresh fruit, or rice.

2. Cut down on refined, processed and canned foods. Ayurveda considers foods with artificial preservatives and chemical additives stripped of their inherent "intelligence" and therefore not helpful in supplying nutrition to your body and mind. Ice-cold beverages also hamper the process of digestion and assimilation of nutrients.

3. Cooking with certain spices adds flavor to your food and provides nourishment for your hair. Cumin, turmeric and black pepper are some "hair-friendly" spices. Add a healthy pinch of each to single-portion soups and stews as they are cooking. Sauté 1/8 –1/4 teaspoon each of the three spices in a teaspoon of ghee (clarified butter) or olive oil and add to cooked veggies. Roasted ground cumin and ground black pepper can be sprinkled over fresh yogurt.

4. Stress can be seriously injurious to long-term health and color of hair. Try and manage your time and tasks to minimize time-related pressures. Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation. Seek out tranquil sights in nature to help restore balance to your mind. Relaxing or uplifting music can be the****utic. Get adequate, good quality sleep to help the natural process of rejuvenation.

5. Ayurvedic herbs that help hair health include Eclipta alba and Gotu Kola. Eclipta alba is called "Bhringaraj" – literally, king of tresses. It nourishes the hair and helps resistance to stress as well. Brahmi, sometimes called Gotu Kola, also helps balance the mind and nourishes the hair and scalp. Since Ayurveda considers the health, color and luster of hair so dependent on overall mind/body health, synergistic Ayurvedic herbal preparations for hair can also include herbs such as Country Mallow, which is supposed to strengthen the physiology, and Winter Cherry, which aids resistance to stress.

6. Stay away from harsh chemical topical products that can damage hair over time. Look for gentle, natural cleansers and conditioners, especially if you wash your hair more than three times a week. Shampoos and conditioners that contain nourishing botanicals are even better. Read labels carefully – sometimes, products that say "herbal" or "natural" can include no-no chemicals.

7. A warm oil scalp massage two or three times a week will help stimulate and moisturize the scalp. You can use good quality coconut, almond or olive oil Ayurvedic hair oils also contain some of the herbs mentioned earlier. Apply some mildly warmed oil to your hair and gently massage into your scalp evenly with your fingertips. Leave on overnight if you can, if not, leave on for at least an hour or two, then get it out by shampooing your hair. The scalp massage helps you relax and aids sound sleep as well.

8. Never attack wet hair with a brush, no matter how rushed for time you are. Tangles in wet hair are best removed with a wide-toothed comb. Use a wooden comb if you can find one; it won't generate static electricity. Excessive blow-drying can damage hair in the long-term, making it brittle and causing split ends. If you can, let your hair dry naturally, then brush into place.

9. Last, but not least, brushing your hair regularly to stimulate the scalp will keep it looking healthy and lustrous. Brush each night in all directions in turn – left to right, right to left, front to back and back to front Use smooth long strokes from scalp to hair-tips.

Your hair can indeed be your crowning glory if you treat it right! ]]> Beauty Tips clabthomas http://www.womens-health.com/boards/beauty-tips/19194-nine-tips-healthy-hair.html