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Health and Beauty - March 2008

The Body the new face of Revlon

March 31st 2008 01:22

Elle Macpherson has joined the ranks of Halle Berry and Jessica Alba by signing up as a global brand spokesperson for Revlon. She will feature in major print and TV advertising campaigns, but what products she’ll actually endorse are yet to be disclosed.

Dubbed ‘The Body’, the 44-year old supermodel hopes to promote women’s counselling services and breast cancer research through her new role.

"Revlon is an iconic brand, bringing high quality products to women around the world and is complementary to my values. I am proud to join Revlon in its celebration of women and in its long-term commitment and support for education and research to advance women's health and particularly to fight women's cancers," she said.

According to Revlon’s president, David Kennedy, Macpherson was selected for her qualities as a ‘businesswoman, beautiful and talented model, actress and mother’ which represent the essence of Revlon.

Elle’s most notable acting roles include a painter’s model alongside Hugh Grant in Sirens and as Joey’s roommate in five episodes of Friends. But it’s her successful lingerie company, “Intimates” that have shown her prowess as a shrewd businesswoman with her line sold across the world and highly successful in Australia and the UK.

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Brazilian exposes less-than-pleasing private parts

March 27th 2008 00:08

It seems understandable enough. When you take down your curtains, you naturally look out and inspect the view. But, in the cases of several women, they find that the view isn’t as good as they expected, sighting certain imperfections they feel must be remedied.

Australian cosmetic surgeons say there is an increase in women who bore the pain of a Brazilian then asked for their vaginal lips to be ‘plumped up’. It seems they don’t find their now exposed labia majora aesthetically pleasing with all but a wee strip of pubic hair all gone – especially with swimsuits becoming skimpier some beaches even encouraging nude-bathing. This is especially common among women over 40 who grow dissatisfied with their look as they get older. Other procedures to improve this certain private part are tightening the vagina through laser treatment and ‘trimming back protruding inner vagina lips’.

"I don't know about you but I'm proud of my labia majora"

Seriously, unless you plan on walking around naked, 24-7 for the rest of your life, I find surgical procedures aimed at a woman’s private parts in the aim to look good, extreme and pointless, and taking vanity a little too far. Believe me, if I see a naked woman on a beach, the last thing I’d be doing is looking intently at her vagina and trying to spot imperfections. And, men, correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think any of you would look at a woman’s private parts on the beach and say, “I wouldn’t do her. Did you see how lopsided her labia majora is?”

If you’re that self-conscious about the look of your vagina and don’t think it’s aesthetically pleasing, you have two options : cover up on the beach or let nature take its course and let the bush grow back. Who wants to look like a 12-year old anyway?

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Oh no! The Perm is back!

March 25th 2008 00:03

When I heard that sales of home perming kits are up by 50% in the UK this year with Australia soon to follow, I was catapulted to that very grim memory of my grandmother getting the bright idea to perm just my fringe – with disastrous results. Whenever I think of perm, I think poodle hair, peroxide, pink lipstick and wearing two knee-length socks pushed down toward the ankles and the term ‘bushpigs’.

Ooh la lah, don't you just love my poodle perm?

But top UK hairdressers assure us that the perm of the 21st century is all about ‘volume, glamour and movement, not the hideous poodle perm of the old’. People are apparently getting bored with straight hair and want more depth and dimension in their hair. Curls and waves are now turning up in more fashion shows and that the electric industry has picked up on this trend, has re-invented carmen rollers, curling tongs, etc.

While home perming kits’ sales may have increased, hairdressers don’t recommend perming your hair at home. Choosing the right solution for the hair can be very tricky – too strong a solution will result in a ghastly frizzy ’do while a too-gentle one won’t have any effect but will still make your hair super-dry. The best bet is to book yourself at a hair salon and let an expert do it. Safe advice, no doubt.

I admit I sometimes get bored with my straight hair that fall around my face like stiff curtains and long for those seemingly natural big waves that bounce merrily on the shoulders. But a permanent perm? I think I still have too much baggage to consider that. I’ll stick to my rollers, thanks.

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Taking care of your skin by the decade

March 20th 2008 01:13

Don’t know what your skin regime should be at your age? Read on to find out what top dermatologists in the US recommend how you should take care of your skin from the age of 20 to the age of 49.

If only she had taken better care of her skin in her 20s

20s

Ah, the good old 20s. You don’t really need to spend too much time in the bathroom, slathering one cream after serum after cream and no need to fork out too much on products you don’t really need, like anti-wrinkle creams or microdermabrasion. The only focus should be on damage prevention.

If you have normal skin, you need to only wash your face at night before going to bed. Use a mild, gel-based cleanser if you have oily skin or a mild, milky cleanser if your skin is dry. Pick any brand of moisturiser, just as long as it contains SPF 15 or 20 and UVA or UVB protection. Apply all over the face and neck, but also over the chest – especially if you think you’ll be wearing low-cut tops in your later years, so your cleavage won’t resemble an accordion. For a night-time treatment, use hydrating fluid or oil-free moisturiser. Also start using products with vitamin A, like Retin-A which reduces fine lines, stimulates collagen and also treats acne. Apply a tiny amount all over the face and even under the eyes as an eye cream.

30s

You’ll begin to notice fine lines, especially around the eyes and mouth – even if you’ve taken care of your skin well in your 20s.

Use a cleanser containing AHAs to encourage exfoliation in the morning, and a creamy cleanser at night. Choose a moisturiser that has SPF 15/20 and UVA/UVB protection but also contains antioxidants such as green tea or pomegranate. Start looking for a good eye cream to use daily. To treat dark circles, those containing vitamin C or botanicals like kojic acide and soy help brighten the skin. Eye creams containing caffeine will combat puffiness. As a night-time treatment, choose a night cream or serum with retinol.

40s

You’ll begin to notice red or brown spots and blotchiness all around the skin. Your skin also loses some elasticity, retaining less moisture and losing some of that youthful glow.

Use a cream cleanser, instead of a gel-based cleanser, morning and night. Supplement your normal moisturiser with creams or serums that contain at least two types of antioxidants, like green tea or soy, alternating them every other day. At night, use a prescription retinoid which helps reduce spots while increasing collagen production and thickening your skin. It may even reverse sun damage. If your skin can’t take the use of retinoid every night, use it every other night.

50s

There is a dramatic loss of elasticity of skin which becomes very dry. Lines no longer disappear after smiling or frowning and pores appear more visible on the nose and cheeks. You’ve also likely developed spider veins and age spots.

Use a non-soap or creamy, foaming cleanser morning and night. Use a serum that contains peptides or an antixodant and apply while your face is still damp, before following up with your moisturiser. At night, choose prescription retinoid Renvoa which is apparently more moisturizing than the others.

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10 Beauty Tricks to make you look 10 years younger

March 18th 2008 01:00

It took me a while to accept the fact that security will no longer ask me for my ID everytime I walk into a pub, club or casino, no matter how long I hover near the doorway. But that doesn’t mean I’ll turn my back on these 10 make-up and hairstyle tricks that will help shed some years off the face, according to Oprah.com.

Alright, so none of these tricks would make you look THIS young...

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Which other celebrity should have their own perfume?

March 5th 2008 02:04

Oscar-winner Halle Berry has joined the ranks of Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwen Stefani, becoming the latest celebrity to sign with cosmetic giant Coty for a new fragrance. Berry was chosen for her ‘iconic beauty’ and her touch of mystery. Her new fragrance will hit stores sometime in 2009.