6 Tips to Prepare Yourself for Your First Bikini Wax
Posted by Editor on Jun 3rd, 2015 in Beauty | 0 commentsIf you want your intimate area to be a bit more tamed, but you’re already tired of getting razor burns, then going for a bikini wax might be the right option for you. While it may seem similar with your usual waxing procedure, there are still some things that you need to consider. So if you’re already excited to get that sexy summer look, as well as the self-esteem you’ll need to sport your new swimsuit, here are six important preparation tips that you can do to make your first bikini wax experience a successful one.
- Avoid Shaving the Area. You can trim the area to be waxed, but as much as possible, leave at least a quarter inch long of hair. Trimming any shorter than this will make it more difficult to remove the remaining hair using a hot wax treatment. Plus, stubble shaving leftovers is just nearly impossible to remove.
- Skip on the Moisturizer After Shower. Although it’s normal that you want to be clean before going to your bikini wax appointment, applying some moisturizer might work against you as it can make your skin oily. If you happen to unintentionally use some moisturizer, use a bit of baby powder to prevent sweating while going to your waxing appointment. The powder will aid in absorbing the oil that may accumulate in your bikini area.
- Schedule Your Waxing Appointment a Week Before or After Your Period. The week before your period takes place is the time when your skin becomes more sensitive than usual, but the week after your period is the time when you’ll be more tolerant to pain, so experts advise that you have your waxing appointment scheduled during that time.
- Apply Some Numbing Cream for Sensitive Skin. The bikini area has one of the most sensitive layer of skin in our body, and if you happen to have an extremely low pain tolerance, then you may want to invest in a numbing cream. Slather it over the area to be waxed to ease off the pain of waxing.
- Shower Before Heading to Your Appointment. Showering before showing up for your appointment will surely be appreciated by the person attending with your waxing needs as it will not only get rid of the sweaty smell in the area, it’ll also cut down the amount of oil on your skin.
Although it may seem scary at first, properly preparing for your bikini wax will surely help in making it an enjoyable experience for you. So, just follow the aforementioned tips to fully enjoy your clean bikini area.
6 Face Cleansing Mistakes That You Might Be Making
Posted by Editor on Jun 1st, 2015 in Beauty | 0 commentsCleansing your face may seem like a pretty easy task – wet, lather and rinse. What else could go wrong right? However, if you’re committing any of these six mistakes, then there’s a chance that skin issues like irritation, dryness and breakout may occur and damage your fair complexion.
- Using Face Wipes Excessively. While it may be the easiest option that we have when it comes to cleansing our face, it might actually be the time to finally stop using facial wipes. Most of the wipes that you use are loaded with chemicals, such as emulsifiers and surfactants, which removes your makeup but also causes some skin problems.
- Applying Harsh Cleansers Even With Oily Skin. It may seem logical to go hard-core on your oily skin, but using grainy astringent washes can actually be too harsh for you skin, stripping off your skin’s natural oils and making your problem even worse. Instead of opting for such cleansers, use those milder astringents that works great with oily skin.
- Switching Between Hot and Cold Water. We may believe that hot water opens our pores and cold water closes it, when it’s actually not true. In fact, frequently switching from hot to cold water only puts our skin to shock so it would be best to keep your water around mid-way or lukewarm.
- Waiting for the Cleanser to Soak Up. Cream cleansers are great for soothing dry skin, but allowing them to sink in your skin will only make them less effective at cleansing your skin’s surface.
- Scrubbing Excessively. A soft and freshly-scrubbed skin is what everyone wants but dermatologists suggest not scrubbing your skin daily as it may end up tearing your pores. Instead, they suggest performing it for only two nights each week and still get similar results.
- Failing to Lock In Moisture. Another mistake that you may be making while cleansing your face is failing to seal in the moisture in your skin. Completely cleanse your skin by applying all the necessary products while your skin is still moist to maximize the effects of active ingredients as well as extra absorption.
Facial cleansing may seem like an easy task, but it actually has lots of considerations to think about. So avoid the aforementioned mistakes to get the most out of each of your face cleanse and to get the fairer complexion you’ve always wanted.
Smart Shopping: 5 Tactics to Cut Down Your Grocery Cost
Posted by Editor on May 10th, 2015 in Lifestyle | 0 commentsRegardless of whether you’re shopping just for yourself or for your entire family, you probably find that grocery shopping takes one of the biggest bites of your paycheck. Even worse, the dizzying selections of foods and goods on display make it even easier for you to spend more.
If you badly need to cut back on your expenses, you’ll surely find these sneaky shopping techniques helpful.
- Pick In-House Brands
Some Singapore grocery shops carry more affordable alternatives to pricey brands with their own product line. These brands are usually much cheaper and carry a whole range of grocery items—from toiletries to canned goods—to choose from.
- Avoid Prepared Produce
While prepared salads and pre-cut fruits and veggies are convenient choices for healthy fixes, they have lesser vitamins and usually wilt faster. Buy fresh fruits and vegetables instead and prepare them yourself. While it requires a bit of labour, it will save you a couple of bucks in the long run.
- Say No to Temptation
Got a sweet tooth? You’re better off avoiding the chocolate and candy lanes. That pack of candies may only cost $5, but imagine how much you can save if you skip buying one every time you go grocery shopping in a month. The same thing goes to whatever food weakness you have. Also, don’t enter the grocery when you’re hungry, as everything tends to look more tempting than usual when your stomach’s empty.
- Grow Some Produce
Grow your own fruits and vegetables at home to save more on expenses. Plant seeds or buy plant seedlings, give them TLC, and you’ll soon reap the benefits of fresh fruits and veggies without the price. For those leaving in condos, try growing a few potted herbs in the kitchen.
- Forget the Basket
If you’re shopping for just a few necessities, forget getting a basket or a cart. It is easier to avoid impulse buying simply because you can no longer carry more items.
Since food is a basic human necessity, it’s impossible to say that we can skip buying them like when buying a new purse or a new pair of shoe. If budget is a major concern, the most important thing to keep in mind when grocery shopping is to know your needs in order to determine which things to buy and which not to buy.
4 Common Contact Lens Mistakes That Are Detrimental to the Eyes
Posted by Editor on May 7th, 2015 in Eye Care | 0 comments
People wear contact lenses for different reasons; some to treat visual conditions (e.g. nearsightedness, farsightedness), some purely for aesthetic reason. But regardless of your purpose, contact lenses require extra care in handling. Little mistake can mean excruciating eye infection, which can lead to permanent eye damage or worst blindness. Be aware and be sure to avoid these common mistakes that many contact lens wearers make.
- Cleaning the lenses or the case with water
Many people are not aware that contact lens and its case shouldn’t be washed with water. Water can cause the contact lens to change in shape or make it swell and stick to the eye. This can lead the lens to scratch the cornea, giving germs an access to the eye.
- Sleeping with contact lenses on
When you sleep, the closed environment in your eye creates warmth and moist. This increases your eyes susceptibility to microorganisms that might be already living on your contacts. Moreover, sleeping with contact lens can scratch your corner when the lens slips out of place while you’re unconscious.
- Topping off the old solution with a new one
Many people think that there’s no harm in adding new solution to old solution in their contact lens case, but they’re wrong. Mixing new solution with old one makes the disinfecting properties lose its effectiveness. Ideally, the solution should be changed every day to ensure that the contacts are completely sanitized every time.
- Going into the water with contact lenses on
It might seem like no big deal, but showering and swimming with contacts on is dangerous to the eyes. Most water sources, including pools, lakes, batroom sinks, and hot tubs, contain a microorganism called Acanthamoeba. If it gets into your eyes, this microorganism can cause tremendously painful infection and can potentially cause blindness.
Contact lenses can be a safe alternative in correcting the vision. However, its safeness depends on the user’s way of usage. To make sure you’re not jeopardizing the health of your eyes, follow your optometrist’s instructions and handle your contacts the right way.
5 Self-Tanning Mistakes That You Might Be Making
Posted by Editor on Apr 24th, 2015 in Skin Care | 0 commentsMost women just love the results that they get from self-tanning. However, this process can be such a hassle and if it’s not done right, it could end up into a huge disaster. If you find yourself full of tan streaks, then you might’ve committed one of the following self-tanning mistakes.
- Forgetting Your Sunscreen
Just because you’re wearing a self-tanner that doesn’t mean that you should already skip your sunscreen. If you’re worried about mixing your lotions, then apply your self-tanner the night before, leave it on overnight, and rinse it off the following day. After that, apply your sunscreen all over your body. Always remember, it’s still possible for you to tan and burn yourself even through a self-tan.
- Applying Too Little Self-Tanner
We get that you don’t want to be overly tanned, but skimping on your self-tanner application might give you a streaky result. Our skin only absorbs a certain amount of tanning agent, so you don’t have to worry about using too much tanner. Keep your skin completely covered and you’ll get a perfect and even result. Streaky and uneven patches will only occur if you use too little of the product, or when you over rub it on your skin.
- Failing To Use Moisturizer Before Application
Forgetting to moisturize your wrists, elbows and knees is what will give your faux tan away. So before you start applying your self-tanner ensure that you’ve first applied a barrier cream – a paraben- and petroleum-free moisturizer. Before applying your self-tanner, ensure that your wrists, elbows, knees, feet and even the back of your heels are well moisturized. This will dilute the self-tanner in the said areas, guaranteeing an even and natural-looking self-tanning result.
- Getting Discoloured Hands
Having stained palms is another giveaway for your fake tan. Make sure that this never happens by using an applicator mitt while self-tanning. These sponge tools will aid in evening out your tan application, avoiding any tan streaks or stripes from happening. After that, rub a tiny bit of your tanner in your hands to further even out your look.
- Skipping Exfoliation
Moisturizing is not the only thing you should do with your faux tan. You should also exfoliate it to make it last longer. Expert tanners suggest performing light exfoliation on your self-tanned skin every two to three days to prevent colour build-ups and to ensure that the tan fades evenly. Use a gentle body polisher in exfoliating your tanned skin to keep the tan even as it starts to fade.
Getting that perfect tan is actually easy. Just avoid making any of the aforementioned mistakes and you’ll surely enjoy your natural-looking self-tan.
