Saturday, May 17, 2014

The Simple and Best Ways To Stick To Your Weight Loss Plan

The issue with reducing your weight is searching ways to stick with your weight loss plan with so many distractions sabotaging your efforts. The call of tantalizing sweets or a busy schedule heading the list, and also who can say no to chocolate cupcakes? Some have the strength, but I certainly don�t! Every weight loss program has an end goal. If you are eager to accomplish it, then stick to my best 7 methods to stick to your weight loss plan.
  • START SMALL
    Some ladies jump right into the weight loss program, but the bestadviceis to move it slow. Begin with small changes in your eating routine; add in a little fun workout such as Zumba and with small steps integrate your weight-loss strategy into your lifestyle. A few weeks of consistent concentrate on the changes you can manage, and you will notice outcomes that brings you nearer to your fitness goals.
     
  • FIND A DIET BUDDY
    You and a weight-loss buddy can be each other�s moral and emotional assistance as you follow the diet plan which includes discussing better ways to stay fit. Basically, being there for each other as �weight loss sisters�. If you are having problems with weight-loss, there is absolutely no better companion than an empathetic buddy.

  • SCHEDULE YOUR MEALS
    It is easier to manage what you consume if you have a set time for your meals. It is understandably hard to restrain yourself until the hands of the clock give you permission, but you need to try. It also assists to prepare small portions of healthy snacks in your fridge so you can have a little nibble when you feel the hunger.

  • DEAL WITH EMOTIONAL EATING
    If you consume because you are sad or unhappy, then it is not easy to follow any weight loss program without 1st dealing with these feelings. You have to listen to your body, ask yourself the reason behind your requirement for food, is it a physical urge or are you just looking to unburden your emotional stress. Once you can tell the difference, it is just a matter of managing yourself

  •  AVOID TROUBLE ZONES
    Your favorite bakery, McDonald's... any place which compels you to break your weightloss plan should be avoided at all costs. It is best to take a different route from work instead of crying over gained calories. If you can�t avoid these kinds of dens of temptation, then mentally fortify yourself against them. Remind yourself of your weightloss plan and your goals and avoid with all your might or better still - take a friend to bodily restrain you.

  •  KEEP THE REWARDS IN MIND
    Push yourself towards your weight loss goals. Every time you feel like giving up, help remind yourself of your reward. A healthy body. A trim waist. To finally fit into your old jeans. The benefits must be continuously in the forefront of your mind and you must always tell yourself you can do it.

  • OVERCOME SETBACKS
    In the beginning, you may fall off the wagon a few times, your resolve may waver and you will dive into fast food and sweets. Don�t be disheartened; pick yourself up and also vow to stay true to your weight loss plan. What is important is your dedication, not how many times you fall.

Do you think these tips are useful? Which of them is most effective for you? I would like to know what works for you, so please share!

Time for action?

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? The first step is deciding its time for change. Maybe you've had health issues, maybe you are unhappy with the way you look or feel, maybe you just want to be healthier. The biggest step is making the decision that you want things to be different from now on. Congratulations. You're reading my page. You're already on your way !

Lyndal @ Lean Green and Healthy 

Making use of leftovers - curry recipe!


One of the important things when eating a healthier diet is cooking meals from scratch. Restaurant meals are expensive and fast foods are generally high in fat, salt and kilo joules. The best way to know exactly what you are eating is to make it yourself. But how best to make this economical? One tip is to make the most of leftovers! 

A decent sized freezer and a range of containers are a godsend when you're busy. Pack away leftovers in single meal sized containers, label and date them clearly and stack them away. If you're busy, out late or don't feel like cooking it's great to be able to have easy quick reheatable meals, cheaper and better for you than any ready made packet meal!

With some imagination and planning you can really cut back on waste. Two nights ago we cooked a spectacular roast pork, but it was a large piece and we had half left over. We had been meaning to have it for lunch but hadn't, and I certainly wasn't going to throw it away! This sounds like a job for CURRY!!

I put the rice on first as the rice cooker does a great job but Is pretty slow. When it comes to rice, check the GI of the rice you are using. Basmati or doongarra rice are good options, as are some brands of low GI brown rice. I add turmeric and cardamom to the water for colour and flavour. Now, back to the curry! 

Start with diced onions, ginger, garlic, chilli, chopped coriander stalks and some spices. I use ground coriander, cumin, garam marsala, cardamom, paprika and dried chilli flakes. Add a slop of olive oil and start cooking the onions until translucent and making a paste of the spices. At this point you need to take a big sniff...mmmmmmm ;)



Then add your chopped leftover meat - I used the pork, but this would work well with rotisserie chicken, beef or lamb, even leftover sausages. Stir until browned.  Or if you don't eat meat, skip this step and move on to the sauce and veggies!

I then add a ready made sauce to simplify the process (if I have time I make the whole lot from scratch... And I'll share that recipe later LOL) and my sauce of choice is usually something by Taylor's or Patak's.  Read your labels, choose something with as few artificial ingredients as possible, check the fat sugar and salt content and once you find one that works for you, keep a jar in the pantry for curry emergencies!

Add the sauce, some tinned or fresh tomatoes, a handful of frozen peas or small tin of canned peas, a small can of chick peas. Add whatever veggies you have kicking around in the fridge - green beans, steamed sweet potato, carrots, spinach, cauliflower - you name it, the more the merrier! If the sauce is a bit thick add some coconut milk or yoghurt to thin it out a bit and simmer until the rice is done. 

Once your rice is ready you can serve as is, or to make it a bit more like a kashmiri pilau I added pepitas, fennel seeds and sultanas to the rice. If rice is too much of a carbohydrate load for you (I usually avoid it) then consider having your curry on a big bowl of spinach. Top with yoghurt, flaked almonds, chopped coriander and enjoy! Delicious!


The whole meal is quick, tasty and a great way to avoid throwing away perfectly good food. Enjoy!!

Lyndal @ Lean Green and Healthy

So what to eat for a healthier you?

Here is the simple explanation of my daily plan regarding food. I exercise too, but remember that for me, 90% of weight loss was about what I ate. Exercise makes you fitter, stronger and healthier, but if you are eating too many calories it is very difficult to run away from a bad diet with exercise alone. 

I eat whole foods - fruit and vegetables, nuts, fish, meat, eggs, whole grains, dairy, all that stuff - but I don't eat very much rice, pasta, white potatoes, bread or sugar or processed foods if I can help it. Part of the trick, for people with diabetes like me, (and it works the same for non-diabetic people) is watching the glycaemic index of the food - that is,  how fast your body breaks it down into sugar. If your food has a high GI (pure glucose has a GI of 100) then it goes straight into your bloodstream and pushes your blood sugar up, your body produces insulin to deal with it, your blood sugar goes down again and 1) you're hungry quickly and 2) your body stores the excess sugar as fat. Foods like white bread, white rice, pasta, and potatoes have GI that is high and very close to pure sugar. But lower GI things (say eating porridge for breakfast) takes a long time to break down - you don't get the sugar spike that causes fat gain and you don't get the insulin spike that makes you hungry - so you stay fuller longer and put on less fat. Over time if you also have a calorie deficit (simply you eat less calories than you burn) you will lose fat. The books my specialist recommended are by Prof Jenni Brand-Miller from Sydney University. Their website is the Glycemic Index Foundation and they are also on Facebook and I highly recommend any of her books, particularly the Low GI Diet Handbook. Their books recommends swapping high GI things (like white potatoes) for lower GI things (like sweet potato). White bread for grain bread. That kind of thing. That will certainly make a difference to your weight, appetite, energy and general well-being. Just to be clear, I am NOT talking about no carb diets, or low carb diets, I like to call it a SLOW carb diet :)

These are the pointers that work for me, they may not be right for you. Most of these are based on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. If you need more specific advice, see an Accredited Practising Dietitian. 


Foods to eat more of:
  • Fish � 2-3 a week fish will decrease your risk of heart disease and decrease calories. Tinned fish (salmon or tuna, sardines or herrings) are also great for lunches.
  • Vegetables � with the exception of potatoes you can eat almost all vegetables and know they are high fibre, low calorie and low GI � fill up on these! 
  • Fruit � some fruit are better than others, but most are fine and full of nutrients
  • Eggs, nuts and avocado � like fish, these contain good fats and in small servings are very good for you, eggs are fine 3-4 times a week, a handful of nuts for a snack or some avocado in a salad are excellent ideas
  • Dairy: yoghurt, milk, cottage cheese are all good sources of protein and calcium and low GI
  • Wholegrains: I can't eat gluten, but I add sorghum and buckwheat flakes to my breakfast, quinoa to my salads etc
  • Legumes- that�s beans, lentils, baked beans, chick peas, kidney beans - add them everywhere!
Foods to eat less of : 
  • Bread � if you love bread then the more visible grains the better (look for the GI symbol on the pack), or real sourdough is another good option, but treat the cakey white stuff as a treat
  • Rice �   Basmati or Doongarra rice is lower GI than white rice, but watch your portion sizes, most of us eat too much. Brown rice is more nutririous but the GI is not much better.
  • Pasta � by itself, pasta is relatively low GI but most of us eat much too much in a serving.
  • Potatoes � white potatoes can be an issue if you're diabetic like me.
  • Fried food, take away food, cakes or biscuits
  • Hard cheeses regularly (they are high in fat and are a great treat but watch portion sizes)
  • Sweets, chocolates etc
  • Refined sugar � I avoid sugar altogether or use honey, pure maple syrup or a little Stevia - I don't use artificial sweeteners but many people do ... I'm not convinced that they are unsafe as such, but I personally don't see the point.
  • �Diet foods� � most foods that are sold as �diet� foods have significant amounts of sugar or fat or processing and will actually make you fatter � don�t be fooled !
  • Alcohol � I�m a fan of red wine and there is good evidence that a small amount is good for your cardiovascular health (YAY!) so I have a small glass of merlot with dinner 4 or 5 nights a week. But watch the size of your servings and how often you drink�. Remember that it is easy to slip into hazardous drinking habits which can lead to all sorts of problems.
A few other pointers:

Eat more fruit and especially more vegetables
Eat more lean protein
Drink more water
Watch your alcohol intake
Eat smaller portions
Don't deny yourself completely- everything in moderation, life should be FLEXIBLE! 
MOVE MORE!

I ask myself a fundamental question when I'm looking at  a food, meal or whatever - can I tell what this originally was? Has this food been so processed that it no longer resembles its original form?  Twinkies don't come from a twinkie tree. Gummy bears don't look like their component ingredients (whatever they are!) But an apple, a piece of fish, a glass of milk, a slice of coarse grainy bread, a plate of beans? I can see what they used to be and recognise them. Generally if I can recognise it, its usually a good thing - just a thought to consider. You don't have to be a puritan, but its a nice principle to think about.

Now the thing some people find challenging is that they want something to call it? Who's diet book is it? Which diet guru or celebrity is it from? Show me a meal plan?  It doesn't work that way. I  am a firm believer that there is no "one diet" that suits every person at every stage of their life, and the key to leaving our weight troubles behind us for good is learning the fundamental principles to eat HEALTHILY and HAPPILY to suit us and our current circumstances in life (I have a post you can read about my "one-size-doesn't-fit-all" philosophy here). So if you've joined my blog to get a 12 week bootcamp plan to tell you exactly what to eat to get skinny fast and fit into a bikini for summer and then ignore it until next smmer, then you may be in the wrong place. If, however, you want to learn to get healthy for life by making sustainable adaptable lifestyle changes that you can live with forever, then stick around, I might be able to help :)


On both the blog and the page I will share a lot of day to day things that help and also share information from others.  Following this kind of plan has helped me lose 55kg (121lbs) in about 2 years.  Slow and steady wins the race in weight loss, don't be impatient, just make small changes that you could live with forever. Hope this helps!

Lyndal 

WELCOME to Lean Green and Healthy

So... who can spot the difference??
Welcome to my page about my experience and ongoing progress towards a fitter healthier me. I've been working on my Facebook page for over a year now and, with over 25,000 followers there, I thought it might be time to have a crack as a blogger. So, who am I and what's it all about? 

I'm a family physician (GP) in Australia and a combination of busy life, poor choices and health problems meant that, like over 60% of the adult population, I was overweight. In fact, at my heaviest I was morbidly obese. I knew medically it was a problem and I knew I had to do something about it... but there was always higher priorities- family, life, work... it was something I would tackle later. Well, later caught up with me (as it does) and in 2012 at the age of 41 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. But I bit the bullet, took a stand and changed my life  - and you can too.

So far, since I was diagnosed in July 2012, I have lost 55 kg (121 lbs) with no gimicks, surgery or pills and potions - just healthy eating and a little bit of exercise. I keep getting asked if I'm doing "Atkins" or "paleo" or whatever. I guess it�s a bit more complex than that as none of the "labels' really fit... or perhaps even a bit easier! I am basically keeping my diet simple and focusing on nutritional foods and following the healthy eating guidelines  - cutting back on simple carbohydrates and sugars and processed food and eating more real unprocessed stuff. Some people would call this clean eating. I'm not a fan of strict labels so I  just call it my life now. I do have treats - like good cheese, red wine and coffee (mmmm) but I keep things in moderation.  I counted calories for the first few months which was a good educational experience, but to be honest it was a little overwhelming (and obsession inducing?) so I stopped that - I find it easier to make the healthiest choices I can each day and just let the calories take care of themselves. So, on this page I want to share things I've learned and things I find interesting, and answer questions people might have. Lean Green and Healthy is about healthy eating, exercise, motivation, inspiration, mindful eating, self care and managing chronic disease. Its also about sharing what I know and interesting information from friends and colleagues with nutritional knowledge and expertise.

In 2013 I discovered that I was getting severe gut symptoms and skin rashes from even the small amounts of bread products that I was eating and unfortunately I also have Coeliac disease, which I am at increased risk for as I have lupus (SLE) as well. Again, I am not convinced that gluten is the terrible toxin it is made out by some to be, but for me and others with coeliac, we need to avoid it. Many of you chose to do so also, for all sorts of reasons, so I'm just mentioning this as you may notice it in my posts that I mention GF foods. This is not some fad, sadly I don't have a choice about this, but maybe you do. I can't eat gluten containing grains, but I think wholegrains are good for you and I do try and eat other coeliac safe grains where I can. 

I am far from perfect, but all in all I am a work in progress and will share what I learn along the way.
While I am a health professional, I am not a nutritional expert so if you have any doubts about your own health remember to speak to your own GP and seek dietary advice from an Accredited Practising Dietitian. This page is not designed to give specific medical advice, just general concepts which have been useful to me and you m
ay consider applying to your situation. 

I�d encourage you to take the time to read down the page if you can as we will be adding quite a few posts talking about breakfasts, lunches, tips for travelling, recipes, exercise and research articles. Grab a cuppa and start from the beginning if you like. I follow a lot of pages, some of which I agree with immensely and others I pick and choose from their posts- but I will share lots of information for you when I can. Also feel free to check out our Facebook page here -->  Lean Green and Healthy on FB - it has been going for a year now and is full of information! You may wish to join our chat group on Facebook also  --> Lean Green and Healthy CHAT - it's a great group where you can gain support, ask questions, share photos (we love food pics and progress pics!) rant or vent. 
I hope all this information is useful to you and you enjoy it.  Post your ideas, thoughts or questions. Comment as much as you can! Please share with your friends and family. We are here to support you!

Here's some helpful links to get started:
So what to eat for a healthier you
What does a balanced meal look like?
When it comes to diets, one size doesn't fit all 
Stop dieting now PLEASE!!!
The beauty of breakfast
To snack or not to snack, that is the question! 
Weight loss cures and snake oil salesmen
Focus on the journey, not the destination

Lyndal @ Lean Green and Healthy




Tuesday, May 6, 2014

City Lash - Eyelash and Eyebrow Enhancer


Use a lash growth treatment to grow longer, fuller lashes.
Are you looking for a product which will grow lashes without side-effects. Several brands can sting and form irritation and redness, not to mention cause unnecessary growth of hair and also discoloration of your skin and eye region! 
� Avoid prostaglandins which can cause color changes in your eyes and skin. 
� Only use formulas with effective peptides, revitalizing elements and vitamins--these important elements give strength, growth and flexibility 
� Apply treatment to brows too! Bigger brows are extremely crucial in the biology of attraction. Brows, like lips, naturally slim over time, therefore full brows scream YOUTH! 

Q: What you should know about City Lash? A: If you want fuller, longer and thicker eyelashes, CITY Lash is the solution you�re looking for. This incredible eyelash lengthening formula is safe and proven to work, where every single case study subject exhibited incredible visible results!


Q: How does CITY Lash work?

A: CITY Lash works by stimulating keratin genes at the cellular level, improving the thick-ness and length of every single lash. This procedure enhances the life cycle of each lash, causing it to stay in your lid for a longer time. Simultaneously, new lashes are induced to grow up, resulting in a longer, thicker lash bed that lasts! 
Q: How will I observe CITY Lash is working?

A: Do a test! Photograph your lashes before you start using CITY Lash and check your growth. Within as small as 5 4 weeks, you will see fuller, bigger eyelashes. Due to the natural improvement cycle of your eyelashes, it will require about forty days for your old lashes to be changed with new fuller, longer lashes. You will begin to see enhanced results faster on the newer eyelashes but will slowly notice your eyelashes growing fuller and longer. 

Q: How soon will I see results?

A: Clinical research has shown about a 25% improvement in length after just two weeks, with as much as a 72% enhance after 42 days. Individual results may vary, but you will begin to see impressive results in less than 40 days. 

Q: Can I still use mascara with CITY Lash?

A: Your normal make-up can be used on your eyelashes in combination with CITY Lash and will not impact on the growth process. Wait some minutes for CITY Lash to dry out before applying any of the make-up. 


Q: Do I need to apply CITY Lash 2 times a day?

A: No. CITY Lash is made to give maximum results in the shortest time with twice-daily application. If you want to use CITY Lash just once a day, the best results will occur if you use it at night before going to sleep. Make sure and clean off all your make-up and wash the area thoroughly. Apply CITY Lash and let it dry before retiring for the night 

Q: How long do I need to use CITY Lash?

A: In as little as 4-6 weeks, you should see awesome results from CITY Lash. Continued use will assist maintain your new longer, thicker eyelashes. Remember, your outcomes will be noticeable as your new lashes grow, so carry on using City Lash and be surprised! 

Monday, May 5, 2014

Home Remedies For Removing Makeup


Baby Oil
Perhaps something you never could have assumed placing near your eyes, baby oil is really a gentle, effective eye make-up remover. It also performs on other areas of the face, but apply it sparingly. The oil isn't usually good for the entire face. When used for the eyes, it's a must. 
Less is more when applying it. A couple of days of the oil on a cotton ball or skin cells is perfect. Apply it over the eyes region while your eyes are softly closed. Based on the amount of make-up was used, you may have to repeat the method once or twice. 




Raw Milk
Raw milk is yet another home method for removing eye make-up. This kind of milk has not undergone any homogenization or pasteurization processing. Cover up a cotton ball with a liberal amount of raw milk, and softly pat down your eye area with it. Afterward, clean all the milk off. 



Baby Shampoo
Apply baby shampoo on a cotton ball or tissue to remove stubborn mascara. The gentle "no tears" product is good for babies, but adults can use it, as well. 

Cucumber 
Peel a cucumber. Mash it into a paste, including just a little bit of water. The cucumber has their natural moisture. Once you've made the paste, put it on to your skin liberally to smoothly rinse away the make-up. The seeds assist with exfoliation. Cucumbers have long been placed over the eyes of ladies wanting a pick-me-up or even remove bags under the eyes. Using cucumber to clear off make-up leaves the skin sensation really refreshed. 




Yogurt
Ayushveda.com notices that yogurt can make a highly effective make-up remover. Ensure you apply the plain, unflavored kind of yogurt. Soak a cotton ball in the yogurt and apply it to swab away blusher, powder and foundation from your face .After that wash with cool water. 

Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly may also help to make an effective eye make-up remover, since its oils is usually effective for dissolving beauty products. Add a small amount of petroleum jelly on tissue paper or a cotton ball and softly rub your eye area. The jelly, although extremely hydrating for the skin, may have a very oily and dense sense, thus make sure to rinse it off carefully afterward. 

Lemon Juice and Rice Milk
Put 2 parts rice milk to 1 part lemon juice. Blend together. Put on this to the face with a cotton ball or pad to take off make-up efficiently from the face, but the eye are should be avoided. Lemon juice left on face by itself is said to minimize freckles also, but that's an unproven concept. This is not for use on the eyes. 

Almond Oil
One convenient home remedy for eye make-up removal involves almond oil. Simply apply a small amount of the oil onto a cotton swab. After that apply the swab to softly remove makeup from your eyes. The almond oil method can be particularly great for mascara removal. Substitute with sesame oil if necessary.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

City Cosmetics Total Eye Rejuvenation Serum - Should You Buy It?

City Cosmetics Eye Serum Overview:

We designed our Total Eye Rejuvenation Serum because most women kept coming to us having an issue no other item could solve: aging, tired, creping eyes. This effective serum was designed to change that. It's the 1st ever to focus on every factor of aging eyes, using a revolutionary 6 Phase approach. It is also one of the initial items to contain the fantastic new ingredient BeautifEYE, which is clinically shown to lift sagging eye lids by 20%! Dark circles, crow's feet, bags - all these issues can be cured in minutes using only this one easy formula!

 Repairing your eyes' vitality is the single best approach to look significantly younger. Our Total Eye Rejuvenation Serum is clinically proven to make the eyes appear years more youthful after just one application... it's your very little secret which makes sure no one actually guesses your "real" age again!
Full Ingredients List:
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Sucrose Palmitate, Titanium Dioxide, Steareth-20, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaoleate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Perfluorodecalin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12 Fluorescent Brightener 230 Salt, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glyceryl Linoleate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Darutoside, Hexylene Glycol, Phenyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Capryly Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Sea Salt, Dextran.
Directions for use:
Apply a pea-sized amount of the serum to your eye area, ensuring to achieve every factor of your eye area. Pay special attention to the area around your orbital bone, ensuring to apply the serum in an upward way. Never pull down on your skin- this will simply make your lines and wrinkles even worse!
We recommend using the serum 2 times every day, morning and night. This will make sure epidermis gets the nourishment it requires throughout the day.
Final Verdict:

If you have not already heard about this Total Eye Rejuvenation Serum, be ready to read about it everywhere soon. It�s great. It elevates sagging lids, smooths over fine lines and wrinkles, and erases dark circles. This multi purpose serum will likely replace many of the less-talented items in your beauty kit, leaving you wondering how you ever lived without it in the first place.

If you�re interested in using the Total Eye Rejuvenation Serum then you can buy it with its official site.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Palmers Skin Success Eventone Fade cream


Extra Strength Formula:
A luxurious cream designed to assist fade marks as well as skin tone-all over the body. That contains Vitamin E and Alpha Hydroxy to become softer and smooth. With persisted use, face is staying more clear, whiter, and even-toned. With continuing every day use dark spot will gradually begin fading up within two weeks! Outcomes need to be noticeable within 6-8 weeks. 
Formulated with just the most reliable, strong and also protected energetic components, it includes an original mix of Arbutin, Synovea, Whole milk proteins and even Sun-screen: 
� Arbutin, an all-natural bearberry plant-based skin lightener, helps prevent black skin-cells from developing by blocking the Tyronsinase enzyme to blame for the creation of deep pigments on the skin. 
� Synovea, a higher level skin lightener, will assist significantly decrease the hyper pigmentation (dark spot) by reducing the making of both enzymes Tyronsinase and Peroxidase. 
� Whole milk protein�s natural smoothing and thus moisturizing characteristics will assist nourish and get rid of skin toxins. 
� SPF 8 will block both UVB and UVA responsible for more darkening and also long term signs of ageing. 

Ideal for treating skin layers discolouration due to hormonal adjustments, sun exposure, ageing, pregnancy and uneven skin tone.


Active Ingredients:
Octyl Salicylate3%, Hydroquinone (2%).
Inactive Ingredients:

Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) , Sugar Cane (Saccharum Officinarum) Extract, Glyceryl Oleate , Methylparaben , Propylene Glycol, Bearberry (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi) Extract, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Corn OilZea Mays, T Butyl Hydroquinone, Xanthan Gum, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG 100 Stearat , Ceteareth 20, PEG 75 Lanolin,Water (Aqua), Sodium Metabisulfite, Fragrance (Parfum), Lemon(Citrus Medica Limonium) Extract, Propylparaben, Sodium Sulfate, Sugar Maple ExtractAcer Saccharinum, Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus) Extract, Stearyl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Citric Acid, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Orange ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis, BHT, Disodium E, DTA, BHA.



How do fading cream work? 
Palmer's Skin Success Fading items consist of the highest OTC quantity of an individual non-prescription epidermis lightener, one amongst the most secure and most reliable components for removing skin layers staining and �night skin tone. This component performs by minimizing extra pigment in the skin layers, focusing on the hyper pigmented region for an extra eventone. 



Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream Regular Pros and Cons
Just like all things, there are benefits and drawbacks to weigh when thinking about using Skin Success Eventone Clear out Cream Regular. 



Benefits 
� It has the most doctor suggested skin lightener and other healthful skin components. 
� It is very affordable. 
� Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream Normal opinions will be more positive than negative, although there can be several negative feedbacks from consumers who got no results. 




Drawbacks 
� Hydroquinone may cause discomfort to some. 
� It needs a commitment to regular use for weeks 'or evens more. 

Friday, May 2, 2014

How to do Manicure and Pedicure at home?

A house pedicure and the manicure is an elegance cure for your feet and hands. In house pedicure pedicurist removes deceased epidermis cells, softens hard epidermis and shapes and snacks toe-nails, and also massages become softer and soothing sebum and lotions into your feet to create it experience as though you are walking on air. An excellent fete good care treats and stops epidermis problems such as callouses, as well as in-growing toe claws and related pollutions. A house pedicure can help your posture by allowing you to walk more easily.
How to do Manicure and Pedicure at home?
Same as in fingernail cutting a manicurist uses a variety of tools, lotions, sebum, waxes and massage therapy methods to fresh and form your claws, proper take good care of your cuticles, and usually enhance the overall look and feeling of your arms. A fingernail cutting should enhance the texture and health of both the claws and the epidermis of your arms, as well as leaving them looking polished and ideal.
So previously we start with our house fingernail cutting and house pedicure guidelines, let us get our fingernail cutting and house pedicure devices ready. By this I do not mean bring salon like hi-tech fingernail cutting and house pedicure devices, but simple things for an elegance therapy at house. You will need:
  • A package of pure cotton balls
  • A container of fingernail enhance remover
  • An emery board or a pair of scissors
  • A fingernail trimmer
  • A follicle remover
  • A container of your favorite fingernail color
  • 2 toe separators
  • A package of paper towels
Following are the great technique for creating the most ideal fingernail cutting or pedicure at home:
  1. Start with removing any old fingernail enhance with a pure cotton ball or pad
  2. Next, soak your hands and feet in a tub of water. You can add a sweet almond oil to soften feet, if you'd like. .
  3. Use a follicle cream or oil to gently rebel cuticles.
  4. Place a toe foam separator between toes and implement one base cover of clear fingernail enhance.
  5. Use a translucent pink or nude fingernail shade over the entire nail. Allow to dry before implement a second cover.
  6. Lastly, implement a top cover to give your new house pedicure and fingernail cutting shine and protection.
Purpose of Manicure:
  • Its main objective is to keep hands, arms fresh and in fine form.
  • It stops long fingernail formation.
  • It attempts the wrinkles on the epidermis on the hand which is the first sign of ageing.
  • It stops fingernail damage like fragile guidelines, divides.
Purpose of pedicure:
  • To keep you fresh, fair and in fine form.
  • To make the epidermis soft and smooth.
  • It improves blood vessels circulation, feeds the epidermis of leg and the feet muscle tissue.
  • To keep the toe claws fresh, well-formed and shiny.
Benefits of Manicures:
Good fingernail cuttings will fresh and form your claws and treat your cuticles, which is important for keeping your claws properly. During a fingernail cutting your hands will be exfoliated to remove scalp and to enhance movement and activate blood vessels circulation. A fingernail cutting usually but not always includes painting the claws. Not only will having a fingernail cutting create your claws and arms look great, it is also very relaxing.
Benefits of Pedicures:
Feet are one of the most neglected parts of our bodies and often get left off our regular elegance routine. Pedicures are similar to manicures except they are specially made for feet. During a house pedicure your claws will be cleaned, formed and trimmed to avoid ingrown claws. The exfoliation and massage therapy components can relieve aching legs and muscle tissue and activate movement. The sebum and hydrating components will keep legs well-hydrated and avoid dry damaged heels, which can be painful and unsightly. Pedicures usually include application of a nail varnish. 

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Strivectin Eye Cream - Does It Work or Not?


StriVectin-SD Eye Cream: assist minimize the presence of fine lines, signs of aging, and dark circles around the eye. It consists of the similar active formula as the unique StriVectin-SD Intensive Repair--the popular, cutting edge age-defying wrinkle and stretch mark repair cream--but without fragrant herbal oils (for example peppermint), which triggered few users' eyes to water when used on the sensitive skin in the orbital eye area (the eyelid and the part directly below the eye). StriVectin-SD Eye Cream is usually improved with relaxing agents to assist prevent the sensitive skin layers around the eyes; it actually assists minimize the presence of dark circles.

What does it do?
The sensitive part around your eye is among the 1st parts to reveal its age. Completely new StriVectin-SD� Eye Focus lets you combat those eye signs of aging, lines, dark circles and swelling and notice results in your mirror, along a clinically verified timeline. 


How does it work?
We powered up the unique StriVectin-SD� Eye with additional effective peptides, brighteners and also smooth concentrate light diffusers to produce an eye cream that can efficiently battle crow's feet, dark circles and bags under the eyes. 
Ingredients:
Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-67, Caffeine, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dicetyl Phosphate, Benzoic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Myristyl Myristate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyquaternium-51, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isocetyl Stearate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Isohexadecane, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tetrahydro-Methyl-Methylpropyl-Pyran-4-Ol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Hexamethylindanopyran, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Tetrasodium Edta, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Isopropyl Myristate, Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Ionone, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Ceramide 2, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Steareth-20, Myristyl Nicotinate, Water (Aqua/Eau), Peg-100 Stearate, Phospholipids, Triacetin, Squalane, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Resveratrol, Dipeptide-2, Chrysin, Lepidium Sativum (Sprout) Extract, Trehalose, Glycerin, Pullulan, C20-40 Pareth-10, Tetrapeptide-21, Polysorbate 80, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Urea, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Water (Aqua/Eau), Sodium Pca, Bisabolol, Sorbic Acid, Mica, Bht.


Benefits of StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Facial lines
� It includes components to fight dark circles and puffiness. 
� It is an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner. 
� It�s fragrance-free. 
� It has a smooth texture that actually works well under concealer. 

Drawbacks to StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles
� Many StriVectin-SD Eye Focus for Signs of aging testimonials reveal the truth that long-time users choose the unique StriVectin eye cream. 
� It is costly. 
� Some users have observed irritation. 


What else you should know:
This serum is ideal for people 40 and up with lack of stiffness under the eye area. 

Reviews
By Laura "laura�:
I bought this product and noticed that the date on the back of it says "2007" so I was concerned that it was old. I emailed the company who guaranteed me that it was good and the date was simply the date the product was introduced. I didn't begin using the product for a couple months after I got it so it was past the return policy time when I found it had expired. When I attempted to use it, it smelled funny and was all liquidy. I contacted Strivectin personally and they told me and I quote "This Eye Cream contains a batch code that dates before our current batch code system. This means that it was produced prior to 2010. Unfortunately we are not able to pinpoint a specific date for this product. This product has a 2 year shelf-life. I hope that this information will be helpful." They told me that this product is no longer made that's why you won't find it on their website and if it came out prior to 2012 that means that In Beauty sent me a product OVER 2 YEARS OLD ! ! ! UNACCEPTABLE!!! This company should not be allowed to sell anything!!! BEWARE and DO NOT BUY FROM INBEAUTY!!! 
I started to have lines under my eyes two years ago when I turned 26. It was about 0.5 inch long under each eye. I was totally freaked out and wanted to do something about it. I started to fight these lines two years ago with Clinique's Advanced Stop Sign. After 2 jars and no result, I had to call it a quit. 

By Cindy C:
Since then, I've tried StriVectin-SD Eye Cream, Kinerase, and Creme de La Mer, which also didn't work for lines. I have to say StriVectin-SD is the worst from the bunch. It is greasy and doesn't make my skin any firmer. On a bad day, I would break out. Kinerase is a little better in that it's not greasy. La Mer was really good for firming and making my skin look dewy and soft, though it may not improve lines. 

I have tried using Estee Lauder Perfectionist and Advanced night repair and they both seem to improve the lines pretty well. I think I'm gonna continue to use Estee's products until I find anything better. 

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