Bring on the glossy sheen hair!

Your hair styling products ain't giving you the lasting high-shine you crave? Give these DIY recipes a try.

If you're in a hurry:

• Put one drop of baby oil in your conditioner, apply onto hair then leave for two minutes. After rinsing, wrap hair with towel for five minutes before blow-drying.
• After washing hair, smooth your hair downwards with a T-shirt that has been rinsed in lots of fabric conditioner. it'll smoothen out frizz and enhance your hair's natural shine.

If you have time to spare:

Honey and olive oil hair mask

• Mix half a cup of honey with three tablespoons of olive oil. Apply mixture on your hair one section at a time until you've treated the whole head. Put on a shower cap then leave it on for half an hour then shampoo.

Egg and olive oil hair mask

• Mix up two eggs (yolk and white) with four tablespoons of olive oil. Gently smooth the mixture through our hair then wrap your hair with cling film for 15 minutes and then shampoo.

No More Ingrowns!

Notice dark, bumpy spots on your skin? You likely have ingrown hairs, which can lead to hyper-pigmented scarring! To avoid ingrowns, use a scrub with salicylic acid before shaving to clear them and prevent infection. Then, apply a non-comedogenic shaving foam and shave in the direction of hair growth. Use a single-blade razor as it doesn't create much pressure on skin. making ingrowns less susceptible compared to multiple blades.

Detox~ No Pain No Gain

When you detox you may initially feel worse before you feel better. This is due to the stored toxins being released into your system where your body has to deal with them. Take it as a good sign that the detox is having an effect. Some symptoms usually appear around day five and then around three weeks into your programme, They usually disappear within a week, so try to persevere.

Side Effect often include:

• Headaches
• Pimples, spots, rashes and other skin eruptions
• Body odour and bad breath
• Furry tougue
• Tiredness
• Constipation or loose bowel movements
• Flatulence

French Tip

Can't seem to get the lines of your French manicure looking smooth? If you don't have the stickers to help you create a French tip, simply place one hand on a table and run the brush across the tip from one corner to the other with a steady hand in one swift swipe. This will ensure that the tips are not jagged but in a straight line.

Nails

Keeping your nails gleaming all week isn't hard. Prepping the nail correctly and applying the polish precisely is key.

Nail prep:

• Remove all non-living cuticle from the nail plate using a cuticle remover and an orange wood stick.
• Cleanse the plate with a pure soap like ivory liquid soap and a soft nail brush.
• Remove moisture with an acetone-based nail cleaner.

Polish application:

• Apply a very thin coat of base coat to nails and let it dry.
• Thin out nail colour by rolling the bottle between the palms of your hands and apply one thin, translucent coat to nails. Let dry.
• Apply a second thin coat of colour to nails for full coverage. Let it dry.
• Seal with top coat and let dry. Wait for a full 10 minutes after application before engaging your hands in any activity. This will help create a hard, protective and high-shine manicure that will last for days.

Maintenance:

• Apply cuticle oil to the cuticles and sides of nails every night before bedtime to keep the manicure and nail in top condition.

Cleansing Your Mind

Any negative emotion you experience, such as anger, bitterness, stress, resentment or frustration, overloads your body with harmful chemicals. So while detoxifying, make a special effort to :

• Take a deep breaths and long pauses, rather than losing your temper.
• Engage in positive self-talk e.g. " I don't need to feel embarrassed getting that report in one day late because i am extremely good at my job."
• Get out of bed half an hour earlier so you don't have to rush in the morning.
• Write down an affirmation such as " I love and approve of myself" every night before you go to sleep.
• Find a quiet spot and meditate once a day for at least fifteen minutes. Engage in visualization of nice, calming scenes and places.

Do you have Sensitive Skin?

If you relate to at least three of the following symptoms, you may need to consult a dermatologist (Dr Ranjit Skin Specialist "Highly Recommended") to get recommendation for a skincare switch.

• Your skin gets irritated and inflamed when you wear fabrics that are not so soft to the touch such as wool or linen and the symptoms lasts a few days.
• Alcohol consumption and spicy foods make your skin flush quickly and excessively.
• Certain fragrances and metals such as nickel make your skin itch where they touch.
• You experience breakouts when you use cleansers or lotions with preservatives, fragrance or that are oil-based.
• Your skin easily gets aggravated by exposure to the sun, cold,humidity or even wind. It stays that way for few days after exposure.
• Even if you don't scratch a mozzie bite, the welt remains on your skin for a number of days.

Dr Ranjit Skin Specialist

C4, Jalan SS15/4D

Subang Jaya.

03-5631-6090(Do call to make appointment for consultation)

Working hours : Monday,Tuesday& Friday - 8.30am~5.00pm

Wednesday - 8.30am~7.30pm

Thursday - 8.30am~1.30pm

Saturday - 8.30am~4.00pm

Sunday OFF

Fluids

The body requires liquid and if it;s not getting enough it will try to take fluids from the colon, this will make your intestinal waste drier, slower and harder to move out of the body.

To stimulate your digestive system, start each day with a warm glass of water flavored with the juice of one lemon. Throughout the day. sip 6-8 glasses of filtered water, preferably at room temperature. To get the optimum benefits from your fluids, cut out caffeine, sugar-based and fizzy drinks and instead, have herbal tea.

Water is absorbed into the bloodstream so it helps increase blood volume and stimulates the kidneys to filter the blood. It also encourages water-soluble toxins to leave the body via the urine, lungs, breathing and perspiration.

Breathing

Make a habit of breathing through your nose. As well as filtering air, the nose warms or cools carbon dioxide to the optimal temperature for entering the body.

Become aware of how shallow your breaths are and set out consciously take longer breaths and slow down your breathing pattern ( breathe in and out to the count of four).

Also, avoid smoky pubs or clubs- anything that you can smell you are also inhaling, so minimize airborne chemicals such as air fresheners, cleaning agents, insecticides or even perfumes.

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Email : estelle.ca@live.com

What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes

When it comes to the stuff that causes dark circle under eyes, there are plenty.

For starters, it could very well be a manifestation of yocaur bad habits such as a poor diet, drinking too much alcohol and smoking. However, these dark circles could be the result of something else entirely.

It could be caused by your genetics. For example, if your parents have or had these dark circles themselves, then the chances of you being predisposed to inherit the condition is highly likely. Fortunately for people who have dark under eye circles, there are now plenty of creams available for you to use when it comes to reducing them.

However, not all of these eye creams actually work, because most of them only affect the surface and nothing more. Besides, some can even cause allergic reactions to people with sensitive skin. But don't fret, because you can always to go the natural route when it comes to minimizing your under eye circles.

Where do you begin? Well, it would be best if you can get to the root of the problem. After all, once you figure out what's giving you these dark circles then you can subsequently find a way to remedy it.

We have already discussed stuff that causes dark circles under eyes; however, there are a few more that you should pay attention to.

For example, if you're taking medication then this could be giving you the dark circles as well. Any kind of medication that would make your blood vessels dilate will inevitably create dark circles under and around your eye area. This is because the skin in this area is thin thus the dilated veins easily show, creating the dark area that you see.

Allergies can also give your dark under eye circles. Asthma, Hay fever as well as other allergies that would make your eyes watery and itchy can also produce these dark circles. This is because most people who have allergies also have a tendency to rub their eyes which damages the blood vessels under it thus creating the dark circles.

Another reason could be hormones. Whenever blood dilation happens, the veins under our eyes would immediately show it and since the skin in that area is very thin, the dark circles become very noticeable.

Now that you know what causes dark circles under eyes, its time to discuss the natural remedies which you can use to help minimize their effects.

One of the most popular natural solutions for dark under eyes would be to use green tea bags. Green tea is a natural antioxidant and helps clear away the puffiness and reduce the darkness under your eyes. All you need to do is put 2 cool bags of green tea on top of each eye, leave it on for about 15 minutes and simply wash your face afterwards. The same concept is applied when it comes to using chilled cucumber slices.

So there you have it, just some of the easiest and quickest home remedies which you can do to help reduce your dark under eye circles.

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Therapists qualifications

Training from Dermatologist – From Ranjit Skin Specialist Clinic, 6 years of working with Doctor Ranjit & total 8 years of working experience. Also qualified from CIDESCO, GLOBAL DIPLOMA, DIPLOMA IN AESTHETICIAN & MLVK

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Athena MicroExfloliator

Rejuvenate your skin with the Athena MicroExfloliator

Why ATHENA MOCROEXFLOLIATOR?

Athena MicroExfloliator is the latest advancement in epidermal exfoliation treatment utilizing the new and revolutionary Geometrical Matrix Point (GMP) Tip. This GMP Tip enables the physician to perform a well regulated, safe, and effective exfiliation of the upper levels of epidermis.

Another development of great significance in the Athena MicroExfoliator is that the GMP Tip is sterilized and is for single use only, This totally eliminates the risk of cross infection between patients. This reflects exactly the concept of using disposable needles in moderm day medicine.

The painless suction resulting from the dual-mode vacuum function promotes lymphatic and blood flow in the dermis and at the same time possibly stimulates and enhances fibroblastis activity because of the dermabrasive process.

The Athena MicroExfoliator offers the physician the confidence of safety and efficacy, and the patient the comfort of hygienic and effective treatment.

Functions of the Athena Microexfloliator

• Remove dead skin
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Areas Treatment by the Athena Microexfoliator

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Benefits Of Lemon-grass Drink

There are various health benefits of lemongrass. It cleanses and detoxifies the various digestive organs. It lowers uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body while stimulating digestion and blood circulation.

Founder of Estelle Cosmetique Aesthetics

Estelle Aesthetics Cosmetique was founded by Estelle, Jolyn Ng & Kelly Looi in the year 2009. Prior to establishing this company, Jolyn has 6 years experience working for Klinik Pakar Kulit Ranjit in Subang SS15. We are proud to have some of the most up-to-date technology and treatments, offering professional, proven service and treatments. We take exceptional pride in our work and provide comprehensive aftercare and follow up sessions.

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Grand Opening of Estelle Cosmetique Aesthetics 2009

Founder of Estelle with Hannah Tan 2011

Exercise

EXERCISE because it improves circulation, exercise helps the blood transport oxygen and nutrients. It also enhances lymphatic circulation. "Unlike the circulation which is pimped by the heart, the lymphatic system requires muscle action to squash the lymphatics tubes and push the fluid along.

Whether you walk, cycle, jog, or attend aerobics or yoga classes doesn't matter, as long as you're up and moving for at least 30 or 45 minutes a day on three to five days a week.

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UV radiation that penetrates the skin can trigger the release of free radicals that affect DNA and the cutaneous immune system.

Heliocare is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children.

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