Getting gorgeous and staying safe from the sun with mineral make-up.

 

Did you know that not only is mineral make-up light on the skin, Titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide are the keys to the sun protection offered by such makeups. These inorganic, insoluble minerals are considered "physical sunscreens," and they work by reflecting the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR) away from the skin, as opposed to chemical/organic sunscreens, which absorb rather than reflect UVR.

What makes mineral makeup different from traditional makeup isn't the ingredients it contains but what’s left out.

For many leading brands, the list of left out ingredients includes preservatives, parabens, mineral oil, chemical dyes, and fragrance. Many dermatologists recommend mineral makeup based on the fact that these left out ingredients are possible skin irritants.

"I’m very bullish on mineral makeup," New York dermatologist Neal Schultz, MD says. "It’s much less likely to cause a reaction in women with sensitive skin. And because it doesn’t contain oil, it won’t aggravate acne-prone skin."

Chicago dermatologist Brooke Jackson, MD, who uses mineral makeup herself, recommends it to her patients with rosacea and eczema. She also suggests it to women with sensitive skin. "Women in their 30s and 40s will come in and say they have bathroom counters filled with products that have caused reactions because of one ingredient or another," Jackson says. "When they try mineral products, many are finally able to wear makeup for the first time in their lives."

Skin Care Benefits
Mineral makeup won’t replace of your moisturizer, acne cream, or anti-aging serum potions. But it does offer some skin care benefits.

"Since mineral makeup contains a higher percentage of zinc oxide than traditional makeup, it can be useful in calming irritated skin."

"No one product, including mineral foundation, is going to correct problems like large pores and uneven pigmentation," Herta says. "To address those concerns you need primer, concealer, and the right skin care regimen."

So now is the time to switch from conventional store bought makeup and start investing in your face. Treat your face right because it is the only one you have.

Click here www.youniquebyannasides.com and check out all the great natural choices for mineral makeup. Try it and you will see the difference or your money back.

Source: http://www.m.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/the-lowdown-on-mineral-makeup?page=3

Source:   http://www.skincancer.org/healthy-lifestyle/go-with-your-own-glow/getting-gorgeous-and-sun-safe-with-mineral-makeup#.U6uyQTpSTxE.mailtoo

www.youniquebyannasides.com

Reprinted from December 22, 2013 by Vandana Agarwal

Body odor is an unpleasant smell, which normally occurs once an individual attains puberty. This condition is medically termed as bromhidrosis, osmidrosis, malodorous sweating, fetid sweat, ozocrotia or body smell.

Underarm odor can occur due to many reasons and thankfully there are many remedies for treating this problem. Doctors say that underarm odor mainly occurs when some specific types of bacteria residing in the sweat glands of the armpits start growing.

Read More http://www.women-hub.com/beauty-tips/effective-natural-home-ways-treat-bad-underarm-odor.html 

The Cheap Come Out Expensive

I am sure everyone has heard the term "The Cheap Come Out Expensive". Now I used to scoff at that term because I loved finding a bargain and relishing in how little it cost me. To me spending money on name brand make-up and skin care was absurd. I mean what was wrong with going down to the super store and picking up the $4.99 face cream. It cleaned my make-up off and that is still the most important thing you should remember to do each night. Wash your face. Even if you don't wear make-up that day remember to wash your face and apply cream. This advice was given to me by my mom who is on the left and my grandmother, who by the way is in her 90's, and they both have very nice skin.

Well now that I have turned 40 everything has changed. I need glasses to help me read, a hairdresser to remove my stubborn gray, and beauty products that are made with high quality ingredients to ward off aging skin. I realized that the products that cost a little more last longer and really do a better job of hydrating the skin and giving your make-up a youthful look.  If a product if very cheap but doesn't work, and doesn't make tyou feel great, then it's not a value -- no matter what the price. Also remember that concentrated ingredients only need a little of it to work and therefore means a little will go a long way and that means money saved in the long run. And lastly, the better your skin looks the less foundation, powder, etc. that you will need to use!

So what are the differences? Seriously -- how different can one lipstick be from another? Here are some of the factors that come into play:

Pigments vs fillers: When it comes to makeup, the top brands usually have the best ratio of color pigment compared to filler material (such as talc). This generally means a more intense, long-lasting color.

Ingredient quality: Just like there are different grades of everything from gasoline to steaks, all cosmetic ingredients are not equal. In addition, organic, natural, imported and rare ingredients will bump up that price point. Same goes for the occasional real scientific formulation.

Smoothness: How finely-ground is your eye shadow or face powder? The more milled the ingredients, the more smooth and silky they will tend to be. Smaller particles also adhere better to the skin.

So when you have to save do it elsewhere than your beauty regime and your face will thank you for it. Because in the end the cheap come out expensive - meaning if you don't take care of your skin now it will haunt you in later years.

　

What's In Your Mascara?

It May Shock You.

 

By Anna Sides

 

In today's age everyone wants to be healthier and of course go green.

We buy organic vegetables, comb over every label in the grocery store and stay clear of anything we deem artificial. So it makes me wonder why we aren't more diligent on the products we use on our face and near our eyes.
Have you ever read the ingredients that go into your make-up. When I started doing my research I was shocked at what I was putting near and in my eyes such as store bought mascara. And it isn't just the cheaper brands you find in the super stores or grocery stores. Coveted high end store make-up also contained these potentially dangerous products. Mascara has to be one of the most important, can't live without products in my make-up bag. Even if I am just going to the grocery store I will not leave without my eyes being done. Now I am one of those women who doesn't leave the house without looking done up. Call me crazy, southern, girly, whatever but I like to look nice and putting make-up on makes ME feel good about myself. I love make-up. I love how it can change an outfit or a mood and make you feel like a million dollars without a dime in the bank.

But, you’ll often hear women say, my (boyfriend/husband/partner/whoever) says that I look prettier without makeup! Well, it's true that when you poll men about their makeup preferences, as many as one in five says their significant other wears way too much makeup, while one in ten wishes that women didn't wear makeup at all. There is no doubt that a good portion of men will gladly say women look prettier without it.
While that's certainly a nice sentiment, their actions speak louder than their words. Study after study has found that when shown pictures of women with and without makeup, men (and women!) consistently rate images with makeup as more attractive, confident, feminine and healthy.
Makeup doesn’t just change how men view a woman’s looks. When asked about personality measures, men also give higher scores to women who wear makeup. Waitresses wearing makeup also earn higher tips from their male clientele. Studies have found that guys think those makeup-wearing gals have more prestigious jobs and are more intelligent, secure, interesting and organized! - according to "The Science of Makeup".

Ok now back to the program. As a go-to beauty staple to achieve fuller, longer looking lashes, commercial mascara brands often contain ingredients that are cheap to obtain and are harm for your health. The hazardous toxins found in American top brands such as Cover Girl, Maybelline New York, and Neutrogena, among many others, can get into your skin and lead to a variety of health problems.

Parabens
These preservatives in cosmetics are used in mainstream beauty products to prevent bacteria from growing in mascara. The hygienic preservatives have been linked to mimic or disrupt estrogen in the body, also known as an endocrine disrupter, says the Breast Cancer Fund. High concentrations of parabens have been found in human breast tumors by Dr. Philippa Darbre, a research scientist at the University of Reading in the UK. In a study that mimics Dr. Darbre’s original 2004 study, Darbre and her research team found one or more types of parabens in 99% of the tissue samples, and all five were measurable in 60% of the samples. Parabens found in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics are getting into the breast at high rates.
Mascaras With Parabens: L’Oreal, Cover Girl, Avon, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Maybelline, Neutrogena, Revlon, Chanel, Lancome

Aluminum Powder
This metallic substance is used as a cosmetic colorant and is a neurotoxin, rated as a high concern by the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG’s) Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. This neurotoxin is considered to be far worse than mercury because it has been linked to interfere with a variety of cellular and metabolic processes in the nervous system and other tissues, says a study published in the journal of Pediatrics. If there is long-term exposure of aluminum powder, it can impair the body’s ability to excrete mercury and as a result, can make whatever amount of mercury that is in your system more toxic.
Mascaras With Aluminum Powder: Cover Girl and Estee Lauder

Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A Acetate)
This harmful mascara ingredient is ranked as a high concern by the EWG because it can cause biochemical or cellular level changes. Retinyl acetate can produce excess reactive oxygen species that interfere with cellular signaling and can even cause mutations in your genes. While there is restricted use in cosmetics where beauty companies must meet recommendations or requirements in the U.S., the use of this toxic ingredient is prohibited and restricted in Canadian cosmetics.
Mascaras With Retinyl Acetate: Elizabeth Arden, Almay and Revlon

So what is a girl to do in order to keep her luscious lashes?
Try Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes.

Our products are safe and the fibers are 100% natural from Green Tea. Below is a list of ingredients that describe what they are and why they are in our products.

Transplanting Gel Ingredients: Water, Beeswax (Natural Propolis), Carnauba (Brazilian palm glue), Iron Oxide Cl 77499 (Black), Collagen, Acrylates Copolymer, Nylon, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol.
Natural Fibers Ingredients: 100% Natural Fibers taken from Green Tea.

Collagen is a type of protein that works with elastin to give skin its texture, structure, and appearance. It contains antioxidants, and may help add volume and shine to the appearance of eyelashes.
Water (Aqua) is the liquid of life! Hydrates and cleanses the skin, and works as a natural spreading component, helping to distribute other ingredients evenly over the skin.
Beeswax (Natural Propolis) is a brownish, resinous material collected by bees and believed to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Carnauba (Brazilian Palm Glue) is extracted and refined through a pressing and crushing process that turns the palm glue into an oil, creating the sticky nature of the transplanting gel. It is also believed to act as a natural preservative.
Iron Oxide Cl 77499 (Black) is a technical name for Black Iron Oxide. This naturally-occurring mineral acts a colorant, giving the gel its striking black color.
Acrylates Copolymer is an adhesive and binder, as well as a suspending agent.
Nylon is a powder substance that is used as an absorbent and thickening agent.
Stearic Acid (also known as Palmitic Acid) is an organic nutrient derived from palm trees that is often used to soothe and soften the skin.
Propylene Glycol is a humidifying and delivery ingredient.

And if all natural and safe are still not reason enough how about going from ok lashes to WOW lashes.

https://www.youniqueproducts.com/AnnaSides/