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Wednesday, 22 August 2012

Tattoo Care

So you got a new tattoo! Now you need to take care of it to make sure that it heals properly. How you care for your tattoo will determine how it turns out and just how quickly it heals. The are some controversies over aftercare techniques. However, you are best off following the tattoo artist’s instructions. Specific laws are there to protect your health and your tattoo artist must abide by them.

To tattoo or not to tattoo? It's not a question taken lightly. Tattoos represent many things. To some people, they are simply for aesthetic purposes. For others, they signify an important life event. However you look at it, getting a tattoo is a very important decision. Young or old, hip or traditional, there are several things to think about before you go under the needle.

Four Common Skin Types

With the skin being one of the largest organs of the body, it's no wonder how much emphasis is placed on caring for it. The skin is also the most visual of all organs and good skin care means a more beautiful, healthy you.

Our genetics, race, and age all play a factor in our skin type

Your skin is the largest organ of your body and it's one of the first things people notice about you. Whatever the sins you've committed against it in the past, it's never too late to start taking care of it and repair some damage. You don't need to run out and buy every skin care product on the shelves. You can keep it glowing, radiant, and younger-looking with these basic skin care tips you can do at right at home.

Pimples, blemishes, and acne are the most universal skin care complaints and can be a huge source of embarrassment. Contrary to common belief, this problem is not exclusive to teens and adolescents. Adults often experience acne problems after years of clear skin. Treatment of pimples is somewhat tricky. While there's no quick, homemade cure for those unsightly blemishes, putting a stop to major breakouts will greatly reduce your discomfort and chance of scarring.

You can do this beauty ritual twice a week, before going to bed or to prep your face two hours before you put on your makeup, when you go to parties, or simply when you want to look your best.

The mixture can also be applied to your neck, arms, and legs for smoother skin. You can save the whole mixture for an entire week. Just put it in a small container and refrigerate.

For many women, their lips are a source of disappointment. With all of the ads in magazines and on TV using models that have full, sexy lips, those of us with thin lips feel that we have somehow got shortchanged. Not anymore! You can fool the eye with these little tricks to make your lips appear plumper and fuller with cosmetics. They'll look luscious, shiny, and very kissable.

As we get older, dark circles and bags underneath our eyes become more prominent. But make no mistake, this problem is not exclusive only to people getting on in their years. Young adults and teens can also have a run-in with this annoying problem.

There are many factors that contribute to those unsightly dark circles and puffy bags underneath your eyes. The most common ones are lack of sleep, allergies, aging, stress, poor diet and genetics.

If you have freckles, you probably either love them or hate them. Before you go on a "search and destroy" mission, consider the idea that they can be fun, and many guys are attracted to them. Some girls envy those with freckles! If you're not one to accept nature's cute little spots, you can reduce their appearance, or hide them with makeup. However, there are no easy ways to completely get rid of them.

Believe it or not, your hands say a lot about you, how well you take care of yourself, or even how old you are. In fact, your hands are the first part of you that show age! Did you know that some savvy people will look at your hands and mentally try to guess your age?

Every day, you use your hands and they become exposed to more than you can probably imagine. With sun exposure and dry air, they take a beating. Chipped nail polish and chapped hands are common problems that are easily fixed. With proper care, they can help make our overall appearance simply stunning.

Crow's feet, laugh lines, and wrinkles, oh my! It's not what we want, but time and nature play a nasty trick on us and, as we age, fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear around our eyes, radiating outwards. These are commonly known as crow's feet or worry lines. Besides getting older, our everyday lifestyle can aggravate the problem and cause premature aging to our skin.

Sun exposure, frequent squinting, smoking, and even sleeping on your face promote the formation of crows feet.

If you're thinking about getting a new piercing, there are several factors you should consider. While the actual piercing process may take only minutes, the healing process can take months. A new piercing is a long-term commitment, even after it has healed. It's prone to infections, scarring, and complications. However, with proper cleaning, a new piercing can be easily cared for.

One of the most common complaints of aging is the appearance of age spots, also known as liver spots, sunspots or lentigines. They're annoying dark spots that tend to form on your face, arms and hands. The sole cause of these brown spots is sun exposure.

Most people don't have to worry about them until they're nearing the age of forty. If you're young, you should begin preventive measures to prevent them from appearing later on. Age spots aren't dangerous but they can be unsightly.