April 27, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY media wars seem to have gone international and viral.
British, Hollywood, Indian and other media reported that Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai (Jodhaa Akbar) has been replaced by young Bollywood star Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) as the face of cosmetics firm L’Oral, and now a company statement is circulating around that it was not true.
Both Aishwarya, 37, and Freida, 26, are spokesmodels for L’Oral Paris along with another Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor (Delhi-6), 25, and other international celebrities like Andie Macdowell, Beyonce Knowles, Claudia Schiffer, Jane Fonda, Doutzen Kroes, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Milla Jovovich, Linda Evangelista, Elizabeth Banks, Evangeline Lilly, Diane Kruger, Cheryl Cole, Rachel Weisz, Gerard Butler, Eric Cantona, etc. L’Oral Paris says that it has chosen spokesmodels that inspire women and men the world over.
L’Oral Paris defines Aishwarya Rai as the “incarnation of Indian beauty”; talks about Aishwarya’s intelligence, exotic beauty, and unmatched talent; and adds that Aishwarya Rai lends her smile to the Color Riche Star Secrets range of lipsticks and her immense green eyes to Color Appeal Star Secrets Trios eye shadows.
It describes Freida Pinto as “most promising rising star”, “vivacious and precocious young girl” and “Indias very own million dollar baby”. Sonam Kapoor is “fashionista of Bollywood”, “style icon” and known for her eclectic style”, according to L’Oral Paris official website.
L’Oral Paris is one of the brands of L’Oral, which claims to be worldwide leader in cosmetics with a century of expertise, whose consolidated sales in 2009 was 17.5 billion Euros, and which believes that everyone aspires to beauty. Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones is Board Chairman while Jean-Paul Agon is the Chief Executive Officer of LOral.
Media took the hint from LOrals Happy New Year television commercial which starred Freida along with other international celebrities but not Aishwarya, resulting in some claiming that the replacement was permanent and this marked as end of Aishwaryas reign and her demise as Indias most successful international film star.
Now a statement from the firm is circulating in the media, which states Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to be our valued spokesperson, as she has since 2000. She remains an integral part of the LOreal Paris world wide Dream Team. She is one of the most iconic women of our time.
April 25, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Beauty is a god given gift. Everybody is beautiful in one way or the other. It is our duty to maintain our complexion from getting worsens due to the hectic lifestyle. It is commonly seen among many people that they do not care about their body and skin and are always running behind something else. When they reach a particular age they tend to realize the mistake they made by not given little care for their skin that was maintained beautifully by their mothers. Eventually they end up in using many cosmetics they see in the market without even reading the labeling or at least inquiring about those products to anybody. This will only make their skin worsen with many pores and sometimes lead to discoloration on them.
It is very important for every individual to give at most care towards their skin. You are mainly attracted by your skin texture and color. It is natural that as you grow up lot of changes can occur to your skin and this can be either due to your irregular food habits where the required nutrient content is very low or can be due to aging and other medical related problems. In order to balance all these effects you should start using appropriate cosmetics that suits your skin.
You might already know that a cream used by your friend may not suit you due to the difference in the skin conditions. It is always advised to meet a cosmetic doctor or any other professional who is working in the cosmetic industry especially the one whom you trust in order to discuss about the creams and lotions you need to use and also the time intervals within which you need to apply them. It is always good to go for a good anti aging skin treatment once you are 35 as there are greater chances of your skin looking aged by the time you attain a particular age.
You can also get rid of stretch marks and other scars on your skin by using suitable cosmetic cream after checking with your doctor. You might be worried on the appearance of stretch mark wondering how to get rid of them in order to wear short tops and dresses. There is also possibility of darkening your skin if you are exposed to pollutants and also if you have the habit of smoking. This causes excess deposition of melamine on the skin which eventually leads to darkening. This can be overcome by using a good skin whitening pack during regular intervals of time. Apart from using these cosmetics, you should also make a point to do your activities in a normal balanced way in order to maintain your health.
April 25, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Comedogenic is an important word to know when dealing with acne and cosmetic products. Its definition is “tending to produce or aggravate acne”. Therefore, a comedogenic ingredient or product is one that will serve to aggravate your acne problems.
For this reason, it is a good idea to read the label of your skin care and cosmetic products before buying them. If you find any comedogenic components, stay away from that product. If you have already purchased a product containing these types of components, throw it out.
Acne Formation
Our skin’s sebum is complex, made of six or seven principal components, including triglycerides and squalene, a precursor of cholesterol. The triglycerides are degraded on the surface of the skin by bacteria to free fatty acids, which cause acne episodes in genetically predisposed families. As we shall see, many cosmetics also include these acids. Unfortunately, some cosmetics include esters of fatty acids such as isopropyl mystrate or butyl stearate which are more likely to boost the production of some acne lesions. These cosmetics can interfere with traditional adult acne treatments.
Before we discuss cosmetic components, we should consider the purpose of sebum. We could assume that sebum is vital to our skin’s health. However, there is no evidence to back up that statement. Apparently, the discharge of sebum is simply a vestige whose usefulness has been lost in the path of evolution.
Sebum does not avoid wrinkles either. Wrinkling, or aging of the skin, is a reflection of accumulated sun exposure, and no moisturizer on the market is capable of reversing this exhaustion of tissues.
Harmful Ingredients in Acne Treatments
Three main categories of offending components
Lanolins Lanolin is, perhaps, the most common ingredient in cosmetics. Lanolin is simply sheep skin oil extracted from wool. The fatty acids in lanolin, just like fatty acids in our own oil, tend to aggravate some acne in the skin of individuals with genetic tendency towards acne. Many lanolin derivatives commonly being used in cosmetics are harmful to acne-prone individuals, i.e., etoxylated lanolins and acetylated lanolins. The partially chemical lanolins are capable of permeating skin pores even better than biological lanolin. Lanolin oil, itself, is acceptable.
Isopropyl Myristate and its Chemical Cousins
One of the worst components is a penetrating oil known as isopropyl myristate. It is the main ingredient in penetrating rust remover called Liquid Wrench. Isopropyl Myristate aids cosmetics go on more softly and have a slicker feel. This particular penetrating oil is so aggressive that if left over night in a beaker, it will actually move over the top, down the borders and onto the table top. There are several chemicals analogous to isopropyl myristate in cosmetics. The most common are: decyl oleate, myristyl myristate, octyl sterate, isopropyl palmitate, putty sterate, octyl palmitate, isopropyl isothermal, isostearyl neopentonate and isocetyl stearate and PPG myristyl propionate. All must be avoided, as must other surfactants such as laureth-4.
Drugs As Acne Treatments
Maybe one the most troublesome recent findings about acne-causing potential is the red colorations used in blushes. Some of the red dyes used in drugs and cosmetics are comedogenic. This discovery is not surprising considering they are coal tar derivatives. Ever since doctors noticed that acne was an occupational illness of chimney sweeps, coal tar has been known for its acne-causing properties. An acceptable substitute for red color is carmine, a dye derived from insect wings and discovered by the Aztecs.
Always be on the look out for these comedogenic components. To keep your skin healthy, remember to read product labels. This simple tip can mean the difference between beautiful and damaged skin.
April 23, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Many people are migrating slowly to organic alternatives for their food and home products, so it is not surprising that organic skin care products and cosmetics are starting to become popular. Many women are showing interest in organic cosmetics because of the numerous benefits it offers.
Conventional cosmetics contain a large percentage of chemicals in it which could result in allergies and worse effects especially for those with sensitive skin. The chemicals causing these allergies are mineral oil, lanolin and parabens and almost every beauty products are a combination of these chemicals. Whereas organic cosmetics are one hundred percentages free from chemicals and their ingredients are obtained from nature itself. These natural ingredients are combined using simple formulas with no harmful chemical preservatives and the chances of allergies are greatly reduced.
In addition to these organic cosmetics products are Eco-friendly. When a conventional product is designed it is usually tested with animals and these chemicals can harm their lives, whereas organic cosmetics uses plant based ingredients and are manufactured without animal testing. Use organic products and cosmetics in order to save animals.
The chemicals in the cosmetics and beauty products can cause acne and breakouts and when these conventional cosmetics are used for a longer period it causes skin irritation and discoloration of skin. Moreover, one need alcohol based makeup removers to clean the makeup and this will make your skin worse. Organic cosmetics do not block skin pores thus it is very easy to remove and it can be removed by just washing with water.
Parabens in the conventional cosmetic products can cause harmful effects such as DNA damage, hormonal problems and it also accelerates the aging of skin. Using this chemical based beauty products will show you rapid improvement in your look, but can pose long-term side-effects to the body.
They do not use any chemicals during their production and it won’t do any harm to the environment or add pollutant even when disposed. When shopping for the organic cosmetic or beauty products make sure that you read the label carefully. There are some manufacturers who show up their products as organic even if it is not. They will do anything to convince you and make you buy their products. Buy cosmetics in legitimate organic shops so that you could get 100 safe and natural products. Organic cosmetics are better for our body’s health and are better for the environment.
April 22, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
You should know that less is more when it comes to your skin care. Be sure to allow your skin to breathe as much as you possibly can. There are many cosmetics and beauty products out there which increase sensitivity, dry out your skin, and trigger allergic reactions. Think of how you would care for a baby’s soft and sensitive skin; you wouldn’t put products with toxic chemicals on it, so why would you do that to your own skin? You can truly achieve glowing and healthy skin by skipping the synthetic products in favor of going back to nature, and Maharishi Ayurveda can help you do just that.
The following recipes for your skin care regime are from Maharishi Ayurveda, and are a great way to begin revitalizing your skin.
Dry Skin Cleansing Scrub
Mix 1/4 teaspoon almond powder, 1/4 teaspoon lavendar flower powder, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon orange peel powder, and 2 teaspoons of quick-cooking oats. Once these ingredients are all combined well, use your clean fingertips to apply this mixture to your face. Be sure to be gentle when applying it to your face, as you would when applying anything else. Let the scrub set in a bit, and then rub it off gently. The scrub should come off your skin in flakes. If you have any sticky patches, just apply warm water and it should do the trick. Rinse any residue off of your face, and then gently pat it with a soft cloth or towel. Next, put on a nourishing moisturizer. The almond powder and instant oatmeal in this scrub make it an amazing exfoliator. The oats also help to protect against sun damage and also provide vitamins B and E. The orange peel has a softening effect on your skin.
If your skin is sensitive at all, use whole raw milk in place of the yogurt, and rose petal in place of the orange peel.
Oily Skin Exfoliating Scrub
Mix together 1/4 teaspoon almond powder, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon orange-peel powder, and 1 teaspoon toasted wheat bran. Apply it to your face in gentle, circular, and even movements. Wheat bran is great with cleaning out your pores, and the lemon juice has vitamin C, which helps with the scrubbing activity.
Dry Skin Moisturizer
Mix together 1/2 teaspoon lime or lemon juice, 3 drops lavender oil, 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or cocoa butter, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Apply this lightly to your face twice daily. This mixture may be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Oily Skin Moisturizer
Mix together 1 teaspoon marshmallow powder, 1/4 teaspoon rose petals, 1 teaspoon white sandalwood powder, 1 teaspoon barley powder, and 1 teaspoon Organic Rose Water.