January 2018 – Page 2

Toxic beauty what you dont know about your cosmetics may hurt you!

Posted on January 9, 2018 by blogger

Throughout my training as a makeup artist at AVEDA in NYC, I learned about the nasty chemicals that go into many of the cosmetic products that we use every day to make ourselves more beautiful. These chemicals can stay in your body long after the makeup is gone, potentially causing all sorts of problems. One of the most questionable of these chemicals is parabens.

What are parabens?

The simple answer is that parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and in food and beverage processing. The main types are methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, and butyl-parabens (check for these on the labels of your favorite products, and then replace them with something better). The more complicated answer is that parabens are believed to be endocrine disruptors and reproductive toxins.

Why should I care?

Because endocrine disruptors and reproductive toxins are chemicals that interfere with hormones and disrupt normal growth and development of intelligence and reproductive capabilities. The average woman in the U.S. uses around 12 personal care products a day, while the average teenage girl uses up to 17! If all of these products contain parabens, even in small amounts, that is a lot of toxic chemicals entering your body every day. Imagine the effect this could have over a lifetime of makeup use. You might be thinking that you are safe because you only put cosmetics on your body, not in it. Make no mistake if you are putting something on your body (i.e.: makeup, lipstick, glitter, etc) it is going in your body.

If parabens are so dangerous why are they in my makeup?

Many people believe that some government agency, like the FDA, regulates what goes into your makeup. That if you can buy a product at your local drugstore or department store, it must be safe. This is not always the case. There is very little government regulation over cosmetics. Companies are not required by the U.S. government to perform health studies or pre-market safety testing on cosmetics. Companies can use just about any chemical they want in your makeup and they arent even required to disclose to you what those chemicals are.

What can I do to protect my family?

Read labels but remember, not all ingredients have to be listed on cosmetics. If it is paraben free it will say so, this is an accomplishment that cosmetic companies are proud of and they will flaunt it! Also, keep in mind that claims like “organic”, “natural” or “dermatologist tested” are not regulated for use on cosmetics and do not mean a product is safe. Do you research and refuse to buy or use cosmetics or personal care products containing these questionable chemicals.

As a creator of cosmetics for dancers, cheerleaders, and actors, I am especially concerned about the health of children and teens who use and love my cosmetics! Pubescent and pre-pubescent teens are especially vulnerable to the risks of exposure to these chemicals. My goal at JAM has always been to develop a healthier cosmetic option for dancers, cheerleaders, actors, performers or anyone who wants a long lasting makeup WITHOUT all of the “long lasting chemicals”. This is why I am so excited to announce that as of Fall 2009, JAM cosmetics is PARABENS FREE!

Selling Cosmetics And How To Be Successful

Posted on January 5, 2018 by blogger

One of the most universal traits of us women is in caring for our beauty, not all, but in the majority of cases, we will do whatever it takes just to be beautiful in so many ways. Cosmetic products are considered anything that is used to enhance our face and body. Many women today are in the business of selling cosmetics to fellow women. There are hundreds of ways in which you can market your makeup, creams or other skin care and cosmetics to get it into the hands of potential customers. But it is always crucial to consider what products you are selling; your complete success depends on proper selection and adequate know how.

Research shows that most women have heard of Mary Kay, Avon and Virgin Vie cosmetic companies. Such companies allow women to operate their own home business selling cosmetics, skin care products, as well as ready to wear dresses and jewelry. These companies and many others, require their distributors to purchase a small starter pack, which will include a number of products, marketing catalogues or brochures, order forms and other items. You are then ready to go! Earn some money, earn customers, and earn more friends and most of all get the feel of being independent.

There are different ways to get the business rolling; you can give out catalogues/brochures, leave copies in various locations where women tend to frequent most of the time. Set up your website, or start a fan page in Facebook, you can post your products and set up an order form for them to fill out, or possible meet-ups. Or you can do some colour coaching sessions; give facials and advice on colours and cosmetic application. If you are confident and comfortable teaching others how to apply makeup properly, selling cosmetics becomes easy and so much more fun. Influencing and helping women to enhance their beauty, through selling cosmetics can become a rewarding and fulfilling business for you!

Whether you join an established cosmetics company or decide to venture out on your own, it is important to keep track of all of your expenses and return of investment in order to monitor progress. Selling cosmetics is a lovely way to be able to get in touch with your feminine side and of course the best part of all; youll be earning money at the same time!

Cosmetic Surgery For Teenagers

Posted on January 1, 2018 by blogger

Just as females are vastly different from men so are the reasons they may lose hair. While hair loss in men is often due to hereditary factors this is rarely the case in women. So exactly what causes women to lose their hair? Actually, the loss on women occurs for a number of reason and these reasons almost always have an underlying cause. Here is a partial list of things that can cause temporary or permanent hair loss in women:

Hormonal imbalances

Women may experience the problem due to pregnancy, menopause or at any other time that their hormones are out of balance. This is often temporary as in the case of pregnancy but can also be permanent and ongoing.

Tension

That’s right, stress affects women differently than men and prolonged tension or severe stress may be the cause of your baldness.

Medications and medical conditions

Certain medications and medical conditions may cause or at least contribute to hair loss in women, renal failure, beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors are just a few of the conditions and medications that can result in alopecia – the scientif term for the problem..

There are many other factors that may contribute to balding in women including harsh shampoos, perms, bleaching and coloring hair too often.

Treating Hair Loss In Women

Before your hair loss can be treated, it is essential to discover the cause for the loss. This may require a complete physical workup as well as number of tests to rule out certain conditions.

Once the underlying cause of the alopecia is discovered and successfully treated there may be no other treatment necessary as your hair may begin to grow normally again.

However, in cases where treating the underlying cause cannot not make up for the hair you have already lost, then other treatments may be necessary and include topical treatments and in some cases even hair transplants.

Female Hair Transplant As A Viable Treatment

Although most men can benefit from hair transplant surgery such is not the case with women. In order for a female hair transplant to be successful the hair must be harvested from the thick healthy hair at the back of the head.

Most women who suffer hair loss do not suffer that loss in a pattern such as men but rather a loss over their complete head leaving no healthy hair in which to get the transplants from. However, there are certain situations and conditions where a female hair transplant is a viable solution.

Here are the conditions in which the female hair transplant can benefit a woman:

– Women who have had surgery or plastic surgery and are concerned about losing their hair at the surgical site.
– Women who have patterned baldness and who have healthy and thick hair and follicles at the back of their head.
– Women who have suffered baldness due to trauma, burns, accidents or scarring including chemical scarring.

If you believe that a hair transplant may be right for you, see a professional. While female hair transplant is not an option for all women for some they just may be the right solution for an intensive hair loss.
These days everyone seems to be worried about their hair, it is not just that they want to look good, but they are now realizing the importance of hair, and getting aware of the fact that how important hairs are for your personality.

In a search for hair treatment, people often look for hair transplant surgery which is a very hectic treatment, considering it is a surgery, so there are high chances of side effects so it is not recommended on the first phase. The first preferable option will be is to ask the patients first about hair transplant surgery and their opinion and review about it.

Keep in mind, for anything, Surgery should be your last preference and if you get another hair loss remedy, always opt for it.

Going Further, let’s have a look on some of the benefits of hair transplant surgery

* Long Lasting Results
* No other remedy can produce the similar results
* It is Effective; soon you will see a bunch of hairs on your head
* Less Time taking

Now see the other aspect, let’s have some look on the disadvantages of Hair transplant surgery

* Very Expensive
* Side effects, sometimes can be very harmful
* Painful Treatment
* Can cause damage sometimes