In the world of cosmetic rejuvenation, rejuvenation can mean treatments off the face. Treatments to look younger are no longer limited to the face, as people tackle areas of the body now too which give away telltale signs of their age far too soon. After years of caring for the face, the neglect in these areas of the body can be glaring. Off-face filler rejuvenation has been done for the neck, breasts and even the non-surgical butt lift, but here’s what you probably never imagined – fillers to make your hands look younger. Read More: Beauty Vitamin – Eat It, or Wear It? PLUMP HANDS A SIGN OF YOUTH In this case, having your hands full is a good thing. The hands are probably one of the most used yet most neglected parts of our body. It is exposed to harmful UV rays, which causes premature skin aging. With age, we lose collagen and elastin, causing the skin to lose its elasticity. Aged hands have skin that Continue Reading
2 Alternative Uses Of Botox You Have Not Heard Of
Speak of Botox and most will immediately think of wrinkles. But there is more to it. Injected deep into muscle, Botox inhibits certain nerves from firing, and you get weakening of the muscle activity. Here’s when it gets even more interesting. Injected intradermally (very superficially into only skin), it doesn’t weaken muscles at all and gives you a completely different effect. Read More: How To Give Your Breasts An Uplift After Babies BOTOX FOR LIFTING Heard of Botox microinjections for lifting? Injected superficially into the skin in carefully designed vectors, Microrefine Botox can make small jowls disappear, soften hated deep nasolabial lines and give a sharper jawline. This is like a petit facial threadlift except there are no threads used! Read More: DIY Footscrub Right in Your Kitchen BOTOX FOR OIL CONTROL You haven’t heard? Microrefine Botox is also a nifty treatment for oil control and smaller pores! Unlike conventional Botox which is injected directly into muscle, a more diluted solution of Botox is injected very superficially Continue Reading
5 Procedures You Can Do For A Youthful V-Shaped Face
A V-shaped visage is probably the most coveted face shape in most parts of Asia, such as Korea, Japan and locally in Singapore. Check out the most popular Korean pop stars such as Park Shin Hye and you will know what we mean. A slim, V- or heart-shaped face imparts a youthful (and dare we say, sophisticated) appearance, and complements a wider midface. In fact, the V-shaped face is so popular, many have gone under the knife to achieve it. But what are the options for the rest of us who would like to explore other non-invasive options? The good news is, unless you have an obviously recessive or protruding jawline that requires corrective jaw surgery, we have put together the best options that doesn’t require the blade. Big Jaw Muscles – Botox Jaw Slimming Chewing muscles at the angle of the jaw are a common cause of a squarish jawline. This is commonly seen in Asians who are genetically predisposed, and worsened by vigorous chewing or grinding Continue Reading
The Universal Laws of Facial Beauty
BY LISA WILLIAMS Jennifer Lopez was once named as People‘s most beautiful woman in the world. “It’s so crazy. Rarely am I left speechless, but I feel honored. I feel not worthy, you know? I feel happy and proud. Proud that I’m not 25!” the 41-year-old New York City-born singer-actress told People as she joined the ranks with Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner and Beyonce Knowles. Known for her flawless skin and curvy figure, she attributed looking good to her personal life. “I think it’s because I have a lot of love in my life. I feel lucky to be an attractive person, but I’ve always felt that real beauty always comes from your heart.” While I’m sure love helps, so does poise, intelligence and a kind heart. But is that all?
Transform Your Skin With Fruit Acids
From acne to aging and pigmentation to pores, there seems to be nothing acids cannot fix.Fruit acids are found in skincare products such as cleansers, toners and even serums and moisturizers. Dervied from fruits and also known as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), they penetrate skin and exfoliate, speeding up skin cell turnover. In particular, you should be able to expect improvements in 1. Appearance of wrinkles 2. Skin texture i.e. smoother and softer skin 3. Lightening of skin pigmentation A beauty staple since the days of Cleopatra (who was said to maintain her all-over glow by bathing in sour milk, a source of lactic acid), the basic principle of exfoliation for an immaculate complexion remains constant – although the mind-boggling array of modern-day formulations and peeling agents to target various skin needs is a common source of confusion for even seasoned beauty junkies. Here’s the ABCs of fruit acids and their primary skin benefits to help you navigate the beauty counters like a pro. GLYCOLIC ACID Derived From: Sugar cane Continue Reading