NAIL POLISH: TO BEAUTIFY WITHOUT DAMAGING

To have beautiful hands neatness, to paint the nails is important. If you're a fan of nail polish , here are some tips to keep your nails and embellish them without damaging them.

Here are 5 tips to preserve the beauty of your nails if you're used to the varnish.

1) Take breaks without varnish

Do not detain nail polish on installation of varnish . Leave time to time your nails breathe.

Otherwise, you risk weakening and damaging them.

2) Moisturize your nails

There are special products for feeding the nails and soften cuticles. But you can also use a hand cream rich in vitamin E. Anyway, whenever you apply a cream on your hands, remember to massage your nails (when not varnish). Another tip: bathe your nails in warm olive oil.

3) Use a mild solvent-free acetone

Without a solvent acetone is needed to not dry out nails , but this is not enough: you must then rinse under water to remove all traces of solvent and limit contact with it. 

4) Not Disruptive

If your nails are damaged (dry, brittle, fragile, thin, split ...) or if they have abnormalities (color, irregular ...) do not apply the varnish could exacerbate the problem. Instead, see a dermatologist to identify the origin. This may be a disease of the nail that must be addressed. Sometimes, it can also be no question of the symptom of a disease. Hypothyroidism is manifested for example by including nails brittle.

5) Take advice from a beautician

Consult a beautician on the best products to use and most appropriate gestures: base, nail, cuticle pushes ...

The more ...

For dishes and laundry, wear gloves. Varnish or not, prolonged immersion of nails and softens, making them brittle, with an increased risk of fungal infection of nails .

Our power also determines the health of our nails so eat balanced and varied, and fill up on vitamins and calcium (fruits, vegetables, cereals complete ...).

 

INGROWN HAIR: HOW TO AVOID IT?

An ingrown hair is a hair regrowth in which the skin because it failed to cross. Not only does it cause redness, but it is also often the cause of a small hard lump that may grow bigger as and when the growth of hair , and even become infected. Another drawback, ingrown hairs tend to recur.

What to avoid?

• Perform regular scrubs: scrubs or the passage of a loofah in the shower help eliminate dead cells and open pores of the skin . Finally, finer and more flexible, the skin is more easily traversed by the hairs that grow back. It is recommended to do this 2-3 times a week after hair removal, either during the phase of growth.
• Apply a cream containing Vitamin A: Vitamin softens the skin, which also favors the elimination of dead cells and thus the penetration of hair .
• Shave in the direction of hair , so as not to encourage the regrowth of hair in the opposite direction.
• Do not expose yourself to sun after waxing because the effect of UV thicken the skin.

Beware of fire risks

Waxing regularly promote ingrown hairs . So are found most often in the bikini and underarms too. Now they form small infected pimples responsible for microbes. Until their complete disappearance, it should then be cleaned with an antiseptic lotion or better antibiotic lotion 2 times per day. If despite all these precautions, ingrown hairs persist, we must bring them out with tweezers. It is necessary to disinfect the forceps previously with alcohol, and the skin immediately after surgery. If the area is painful, apply a compress of warm water.

The radical solution: laser hair removal

In case of frequent recurrences, the only effective and definitive solution is laser hair removal. By the second meeting, the hair will not grow under the skin and after 5-6 sessions, the hair is completely gone. Read "The anti-aging medicine," Dr. Catherine Goursac, Hellebore editions.

 

SLIMMING EXERCISES: REDESIGN YOUR SIZE

This part of the body is often synonymous with sexy? To make a perfectly marked size, hands on the program of shock! At first, attack program, perform these exercises every day for 2 months. Then go to 2 times per week.

Draw your size: Exercise 1

Stand with feet shoulder width apart, arms along the body: the torso bend to the right hand sliding as far as possible on the leg.

Especially do not lean the torso forward, focus on size.

A series of 10 on each side.

Draw your size: Exercise 2

Still standing, feet apart, knees slightly bent flexible. Take the boxer's position: elbows bent, fists under the chin.

Tighten your stomach muscles and rotate the torso to the right then left.

15 times on each side

Draw your size: Exercise 3

Now sit on a chair, a book in each hand.

Spread the arm at shoulder height and rotate the torso to the right, as far as possible, driving the arms. Resume the starting position and switch sides.

10 times on each side

Our tip

To optimize the results of these exercises this summer, enjoy the beach or pool to achieve them in water aerobics way!

 

WHY DO WE LOSE HAIR?

What are the main causes of hair loss ?When to worry? We spoke with Dr. Philip Abimelec, dermatologist and expert on this subject.
 

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Is it normal to lose hair and how much?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: The growth of hair is a cyclical growth phase that lasts 2 to 5 years, a resting phase and fall that lasts about 3 months. It is normal to lose 30 hair per day but the falls twice in autumn and spring, the fall season. But one gets the impression of hair loss much greater when you do not wash their hair every day. We must not only assess the importance of hair loss but also the daily average capillary density, volume and the maximum length of the hair.Women are aware of hair loss as they lose volume, the diameter of the ring which allows the tie in a pony tail becomes smaller.

What is telogen effluvium?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: The telogen effluvium is a hair loss diffuse large (the gentle traction of a lock of hair back over five hair ) and transient. This effluvium occurs normally in the weeks after birth and may persist for several months. The telogen effluvium can also occur after a high fever, an operation under general anesthesia or certain medications (antidepressants or anti-cholesterol, for example). Another frequent cause is the cessation of the contraceptive pill.

What androgenic alopecia?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: male androgenic alopecia occurs most often by a hair loss that predominates in the gulfs (temples) and the top of the skull, but there are more diffuse forms. The female androgenic alopecia typically results in a hair loss diffuse, localized forms should be investigated, a hormonal disorder. The dominant female pattern baldness on top of the skull more or less in the rear, it will first notice a decrease in the volume and length but also by a hair texture that is changing, with adiamètre diminué et une longueur réduite. L'alopécie androgénique est d'origine génétique et hormonale, avec une susceptibilité particulière des cheveux sur le sommet du crâne. A noter que l'importance de l'alopécie androgénique est variable selon les personnes, allant de formes discrètes à sévères. Elle évolue souvent par poussées avec des périodes où l'on perd plus ses cheveux. Chez tout le monde, la perte des cheveux s'accentue avec l'avancée en âge. C'est ainsi qu'un homme sur deux a des golfes dégarnis à 50 ans.

How to ask the dermatologist he diagnosed?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: The combination of hair loss chronic predominant on the top of the skull, located in humans or diffuse in women, over time, with the presence of small fine hair and a family history to suspect strongly diagnosis. We must rule out other causes of hair loss that can diffuse also associated with androgenic alopecia (change of pill, high fever, endocrine disorders, iron deficiency or vitamin B12, drug taking?). A blood sample is often necessary, especially among women. Trichogramma to confirm the presumptive diagnosis in difficult cases or diffuse alopecia areata is suspected. Scales used to quantify the importance of hair loss . In humans, we use the classification of Hamilton and Norwood in women's classification or Ludwig Savin. Several causes of falls can coexist, especially among women. Androgenic alopecia may be aggravated by telogen effluvium related to iron deficiency, a dysfunction of the thyroid or a deficiency in vitamin B12 (in case of strict dieting, eating disorders, malnutrition or pernicious anemia) etc.. Overall, when one is faced with alopecia, eliminate the most common cause which is the normal seasonal decline. There are other rarer drops diffuse as anagen effluvium. This form is often obvious because the hair loss is abundant, the anagen effluvium occurs within or alopecia areata in the aftermath of chemotherapy. Also include scarring alopecia that are often associated with inadequate care for women with curly hair (braided flat, blow dry, hot irons, bun?) Or rare diseases (cicatricial folliculitis, lichen planus pilaris, lupus erythematosus). It should also include trichotillomania (habit of rubbing, pulling or tearing of hair) which can cause a hair loss diagnosis difficult.

When to worry, when to consult?

Dr. Philip Abimelec: In the presence of hair loss seems excessive, try to see if a loss of volume, length or density can be objectified. It should be reassured to know before a fall seasonal worries. If there is an obvious cause of a fall and abrupt (pregnancy, stopping a pill, recent surgery, chemotherapy), we must know wait several months to observe regrowth. When hair loss is chronic, you lose your hair gradually and we do not notice that when the hair is divided by two. From that moment, the person noticed this and think that this phenomenon has happened suddenly. So beware of false impressions! The existence of family history pushes control to the dermatologist to objectify androgenic alopecia whose support allows rapid stabilization. Faced with diffuse alopecia, dermatologist may deem necessary sometimes to make a little checkup to eliminate iron deficiency or a thyroid problem. The best advice dermatologist sufferers of alopecia areata or alopecia cicatricial rarer. Patients who use improper care must try to change their habits before considering treatment. 

 

 

WHAT HAIR REMOVAL FOR WHICH AREA?

Laser, razor, depilatory cream, hair remover electric wax ... If the hair removal techniques are legion, yet should they choose correctly depending on the area of the body to remove hair: the point to make the right choice.

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The main criteria for choosing a method of hair removal are the fragility of the area treated and the need (or comfort) to obtain a more or less sustainable.Other factors also come into play such as your sensitivity, your budget, or simply the color of your hair?

Legs

In the legs, almost all techniques are allowed, with a slight preference for the warm wax which leaves the net leg for about two weeks. Avoid cold wax, more designed to remove lint or who may break the hair thicker, thus promoting the emergence of folliculitis or ingrown hairs. Similarly, limit the use of razor for emergencies because it causes a thick regrowth particularly unpleasant about gams.

The arms and forearms

Especially troublesome when it is dark and abundant hair on the arms can be removed using the laser that allows a waxing very long. Another option is to bleach the hair, but less restrictive operation more expensive. To avoid absolutely on this area: the razor that is pushing the hair too thick and enhances hair growth.

Bikini

Very sensitive bikini line can benefit from several types of hair removal. Depilatory creams that destroy the hair by chemical reactions are easy to use but leave the skin free of hair for a few days. The good old wax is obviously still relevant but the operation is still quite painful at this point where the skin is thin and delicate. Some of them prefer the hair removal wax called Eastern, that is to say composed of honey and lemon, which would have the reputation of being less irritating? The razor is not recommended because of its propensity to create small inflammation on the area already fragile?

Underarms

Location delicate that sometimes less comfortable remove hair with wax, armpits are one of the few areas on which the razor is permitted. Remember to coat the skin with shaving cream and razor get a "special girlfriends" and less aggressive than your Jules. And especially, do not apply deodorant or perfume just after the operation because some toxic substances might benefit from micro power to enter into the body. Avoid discoloration (unsightly) and cold wax (very effective). The laser is of course possible if you have the budget.

Face

In the face, small quilts to take his own upper lip easily using cold wax strips pre-cut and ready for use. They can be quiet for about two to three weeks.Another solution, at least if the hairs are not too many, is to work with the tweezers. Discoloration is also an option but has the disadvantage of leaving fluff present and therefore non-smooth skin. Ideally, this area remains the laser can remove unwanted hair very long.