Go peach rather than beige (which can appear corpselike). You can apply emollient balm before putting the color, this is will hydrate your lips and make an even tone. Or with a short and light strokes, you can use a neutral colored pencil to trace around the perimeter of your lips. After it’s done you can use desired color pencil you want to fill in your entire mouth. Somehow, you can increase the size of your lips use a matching gloss or high shine lipstick. Apply the gloss or lipstick with a lip brush to make sure that color is evenly distributed.
To keep your lips from disappearing into your pale complexion, steer clear of anything matte or sheer. An opaque gloss, in peach or peachy-pink. Lastly, prevent bleeding dab a translucent powder around the edges of your lips.

1. Skin
What you need: Vitamin C
It helps the body make collagen (which keeps skin firm) boosts oxygen flow to the skin and helps heal scar tissue, cuts and bruises.

What to eat:
At least 75 milligrams per day. Good sources: 1 cup of cherries (10 mg), a grapefruit (44 mg) or a small papaya (94 mg).

2. Eyes
What you need: Beta-carotene
This vitamin acts as an antioxidant, breaking down cancer-causing chemicals that may damage eye tissues, and helps prevent macular degeneration and and cataracts, according to a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

What to eat:
Brightly colored vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli and yams. (Aim for 6 milligrams a day). A sweet potato has 15 mg.

3. Nails
What you need: Biotin
Studies have shown that this B vitamin (known as B7 or vitamin H) helps correct dry, brittle nails by increasing their ability to absort water, explain a professor of dermatology at Colombia University. Biotin also helps the body metabolize protein, which is vital for repairing and rebuilding healthy nails.

What to eat:
Thirty micrograms of biotin, found in protein-rich foods including eggs, fish, milk, chees, whole-grain cereals, cabbage and potatoes. Aim for one serving at every meal.

4. Teeth an Gums
What you need: Calcium
This mineral keeps your pearly whites strong and perhaps even disease-free. In fact, research shows that women ages 20 to 39 who get less than 800 milligrams of calcium a day have a 27 percent greater risk of periodontal disease.

What to eat:
Six ounces of almonds, 2 cups of white beans, or an 8-ounce glass of milk will provide you with about one-third of the recommended daily amount of 1,000 mg.

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According to the findings, unlike a normal sunscreen, the extract did not absorb ultraviolet light to prevent it entering the skin. Instead, it worked inside the body by boosting the production of enzymes that protected cells against ultraviolet damage and the risk of skin cancer.
“The treatment could decrease the long-term risk of developing cancer,” Talalay wrote in the latest edition of the ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ journal.
Dr. Paul Talalay of Johns Hopkins University says in a statement “this chemical extract is not a sunscreen. Unlike sunscreens, it does not absorb UV light and prevent its entry into the skin. Rather, the extract works inside cells by boosting the production of a network of protective enzymes that defend cells against many aspects of UV damage. Consequently, the effects are long-lasting; the protection lasts for several days, even after the extract is no longer present on or in the skin.”

The research team exposed areas of skin to intense ultraviolet light one to three days after the broccoli sprout extract was applied to some areas. Spots treated with the extract had, on average, 37 per cent less redness and inflammation — key measures of future skin cancer development.

When choosing a scrub, steer clear of ones that contain rough or sharp granules since they’re likely to scratch your skin as you scrub. Also, only ever use a scrub that has granules you can easily feel. If they’re too small, you’ll tend to massage harder in an attempt to get a better result and this could actually do more harm than good.

If you’re planning to use a self-tanning product, make sure you dry brush and/or use an exfoliator or scrub several times first.
The ideal way to look after your skin is with a combination of brushing and polishing. The more you make the effort to do so, the more you’ll become addicted to how great your skin is. There are lots of different products and methods you can use to exfoliate your skin. There are creamy scrubs, oil- or sugar-based products, soaps that contain granules, gloves, loofahs and buffing cloths. There are even body washes that contain exfoliating granules so you can do the two things at once.

Step Three
Okay, so now your skin feels soft and smooth after brushing and/or polishing. The next step is to nourish and protect those fresh new cells you’ve exposed by applying a body moisturiser. And although you only need to exfoliate once a fortnight, you need to moisturise daily to preserve that new skin.

The Clinique Skin Wellness Center will be directed by Dr. Richard Granstein, Chairman of the Depertment of Dermatology at Weill Cornell. It will exist to “advance the understanding of skin from clinical, scientific and cosmetic points of view.” Visionary in its concept, the Clinique Skin Wellness Center at Weill Cornell is both a physical space for patient services and education as well as a “center without walls” that fosters joint research, education and outreach programs.
“This center is both a physical space for patient services and education, as well as a center without walls that fosters joint research and outreach programs,” Dr. Granstein said. “Both Clinique and Weill Cornell are focused on addressing skin care from all apsects.”

At the clinic, made up of examination rooms and a workstation, doctors will conduct skin examinations, with a particular focus on educating patients on how to prevent skin cancer and maintain skin health. Patients at the center may also make on-site appointments with Clinique representatives to learn about makeup that can cover skin redness or facial scars. “Skin consultations and education are at the core of how Clinique approaches each and every person who comes to our counter,” says Lynne Greene, Global President of Clinique. “At our very roots we believe in the power of dermatological advice and the Clinique Skin Wellness Center is the next step in providing the best that skin science has to offer.”

At a time when some doctors in private practice can earn six-figure consultancy fees from the makers of facial injections or wrinkle creams, Weill Cornell’s alliance with a cosmetics firm, critics say, has the potential to further diminish the stature of academic medicine as an unbiased authority and give the impression that dermatology is for sale to the highest bidder.
“I think the image of our specialty is particularly tarnished by myriad physicians hawking their own eponymous skin-care products and by academic departments appearing to sell their names to beauty companies,” said Dr. Amy E. Newburger, a dermatologist in Scarsdale, N.Y. In an editorial last month in the Archives of Dermatology, Dr. Newburger and Arthur L. Caplan, chairman of the medical ethics department at the University of Pennsylvania, warned medical schools away from alliances with beauty companies.

2. Caffeine
Even one strong cup can have a dramatic effect on your hydration status, so if you love your coffee, don’t forget to have a water chaser. Be careful with these new energy drinks, many of which have two to three times as much caffeine as coffee. Dehydration causes the skin to look dry, wrinkly and dull.

3. Saturated fat and trans fatty acids
Saturated fats, found in fatty meats, full-cream dairy products and coconut, and trans fatty acids, predominantly in hydrogenated oils, increase the production of free radicals, which accelerate the ageing process.Found in many takeaway foods, these fats may also play a role in initiating inflammation, puffiness and pimples.

4. Cigarettes
Nicotine increases blood-vessel constriction, creating a dull skin tone and is believed to reduce our vitamin C supply.

Yet another way that people achieve extraordinarily white teeth is through the use of dental veneers. People with money to spare will often do this if their teeth are badly stained or discolored. Small strips made from either porcelain or plastic are made to cover your teeth and makes them look even whiter than God intended. These covers are known as dental veneers.

Top-notch cosmetic dentists are already on the bandwagon and if you search on the net you will find Beverly Hills veneers, Los Angeles veneers or Orange County cosmetic dentists. These dentists and dental technicians offer everything from the smallest strips to correct slight imperfections, to full porcelain caps for the whitest teeth ever.

Porcelain veneers are quite expensive and these are the kind most often found in celebrity dental clinics. They can cost thousands of dollars but your teeth will retain their whiteness for ten to fifteen years. It takes a number of appointments with a cosmetic dentist to have these fitted because they are molded to fit over your teeth.

The other type of veneers that you can get are called composite or direct veneers, but even these can cost several hundred dollars a tooth. Each veneer is applied separately and directly to the tooth so that this form of veneer can be done at one single appointment.

Getting veneers on your teeth can be a painful process as well as being expensive – however, if you want really white teeth and don’t have the time or the patience to keep up with it then they are an alternative worth considering. If you can afford them, veneers will cover discolored or badly stained teeth and the effects will last for years. A lot depends on how concerned you are about the whiteness of your teeth and how much money you have to spend.

At the moment veneers would be out of reach of most people’s budgets so it looks as though the sales of extra whitening toothpaste will not suffer too much.

The causes of back acne - or “bacne” - are pretty much similar to what causes pimples to emerge on other parts of the body. The back is filled with sebaceous glands, which secrete a kind of oil called sebum. If excessive amounts of this oil are produced and not removed immediately, the pores and the hair follicles on a person’s back will become clogged, which then encourages bacteria to attack and inflame skin tissue. Back acne is the result of this.

It is then very important to make sure that one’s back is kept clean and free of dead cells in order to prevent back acne. Regular bathing and exfoliation is important. It is also advisable to keep the skin free from perspiration; wiping one’s back dry after strenuous activity or changing a sweat-soaked shirt as soon as possible would discourage pimples on the back from forming.

Anecdotal evidence suggested that the pressure and chafing that results from wearing tight clothing or carrying heavy backpacks can contribute to back acne. Perhaps it would be best then to wear looser-fitting clothes at least some of the time, or try alternating the use of backpacks with other types of bags - those that do not put weight or pressure on the back. A person does not have to totally give up wearing tight clothes or using backpacks; he or she just has to learn to balance them with the use of other objects to minimize the risk of getting back acne.

Mild cases of bacne can be treated with over-the-counter medications and other skin care formulations. Some of these medications contain benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Those interested in natural back acne remedies may try using soaps, creams, and ointments that contain ingredients such as tea tree oil, neem, and basil. These herb extracts are beneficial for those suffering from nearly all types of acne because they have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties. In addition to helping treat pimples, they can also restore the skin’s suppleness and smoothness.

More severe cases of back acne, or infected pimples that have developed into pustules or cysts, will require the specialized care of a dermatologist or other skin specialists. Left untreated, these blemishes will develop into deep and unsightly scars that may be permanent. Taking measures to prevent and treat back acne is always in your best interest; your skin will look and feel good, and your back will thank you for it.

Eye strain is becoming increasingly common among computer users. Why? Because there is a basic problem with the “prolonged” viewing of computer monitors and other display screens. The prevalence of this condition has even necessitated a term called Computer Vision Syndrome (or C.V.S.). As defined by the American Optometric Association, C.V.S. is “the complex of eye and vision problems related to near work which are experienced during or related to computer use. . . In most cases, symptoms occur because the visual demands of the task exceed the visual abilities of the individual to comfortably perform the task.”

Causes of Computer Eye Strain
In many cases, visual fatigue or eye strain result from poor screen contrast or glare from strong light sources (e.g., sunlight or high intensity lamps), reflecting off the display screen.
Another cause of eye strain has to do with the necessity of subtle but continual re-focusing. For instance, when one has to regularly switch the gaze between a screen and a document holder that is set a little farther away. Additionally, imperceptible flickers in screen characters and images are also culprits in the dynamics of constant re-focusing.

And oddly enough, a decrease in your blink rate has a lot to do with computer eye strain. It is said that the natural rate of blinks per minute should be about 22. However, when using the computer, the average person blinks approximately 4 times per minute. What a difference. The lower blink rate causes eye moisture to evaporate, resulting in “dry eye.” Dry eye sensations include: burning, itching, blurring and heavy eyelids.

Five Ways to Combat Eye Strain While Using the Computer

Make Adjustments. Adjust your seating and the screen height so that while you are comfortably seated, your eyes are in line with the top of the monitor. You also need to re-position your monitor in order to avoid glare from windows or other light sources. Focusing on the monitor for a long time with full brightness can cause eye strain, so use the controls on your monitor to adjust the contrast and brightness to a comfortable level.

Place Your Reference Documents Strategically. If you use a document holder, try to position it as close to the computer screen as possible so that the reference materials and your screen are at the same distance from your eyes.

Repair or Replace the Monitor. Consider having your computer monitor repaired or replaced if it flickers or has insufficient clarity.

Take an “Eye Break.” You should stop periodically and exercise your eyes by looking away from the monitor and focusing on something in the distance. You can also rest your eyes by covering them with the palms of your hands for about 15 seconds at a time.

Blink! Make an effort to become more conscious of your blink rate. No, you don’t have to sit there and count your blinks, just be aware to blink regularly. And try to keep the air around you moist. Having lots of live house plants around or a room humidifier should do the trick.

While there is no evidence yet that prolonged computer use results in permanent eye damage, its just plain commonsense to avoid the discomforts and symptoms of eye strain and do all you can to preserve your precious eyesight.

The oily substance sebum produced by the sebaceous glands normally empties onto the skin surface through the opening of the follicle, usually called a pore.

Cause of White Heads and Black Heads
The sebum, hair and the cells that fill the narrow follicle may produce a plug, which is an early sign of acne. The plug prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin through a pore.
The mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria to grow in the plugged follicles. These bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes and attract white blood cells that cause inflammation.
When the wall of the plugged follicle breaks down, sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria gets spilled on to the skin thereby causing lesions or pimples.

Lesion refers to a physical change in body tissue caused by disease or injury. It may be external or internal. For example we cut our finger with a knife and it affects the body tissue and is an external lesion. If we have lung cancer the internal tissues are affected and it is internal lesion.

Acne is an external lesion because if affects the body tissue on the face, neck, back, etc. People with acne frequently have a variety of lesions. If the plugged follicle, stays beneath the skin, it is called a whitehead.

If it reaches the surface of the skin and opens up, it is called a blackhead.

Some Home Remedies for Acne Cure
Take some orange peels. Pound them with water and apply to the acne affected areas. Apply cucumber leaves or grated pieces to the affected area.

If you can get a fresh cut clove or garlic you can rub the pimple with it. You can also try face masks. Facial masks help tighten pores, remove excess oil and moisturize dry skin. You need to try different masks to find out which one suits you the best.

Mix equal parts clay and water into a thick paste and apply for 5 to 20 minutes.
Take the juice of tomatoes and lemons. Use a cotton ball to apply the juice. Wash after 10 minutes. Do this two times a day for 14 days. Grind to paste cloves, apply on face and leave overnight. Wash off next morning.

Grind fenugreek leaves to a paste, apply and leave overnight. Wash off next morning. Lavender kills germs and stimulates new cell growth. Steaming the face with lavender can be helpful.
Take distilled water in a pan. Put some red clover, strawberry leaves and lavender in it. Keep it simmering and hold your clean face over the pan with a towel over your head. Do this for 15 minutes, two or three times a week.

Age inevitably produces a gradual decline in our tear function. And there are two clear mechanisms involved. The first is decreased tear production from the primary lacrimal glands. This can happen because of autoimmune problems like arthritis or problems like diabetes which decrease eye sensitivity. The second is increased tear evaporation with reduced function of some of the glands in the lids called meibomium glands. Age and recurrent inflammatory conditions reduce the function of these glands which produce an essential “oily” layer. This layer sits on top of tears and slows tear evaporation. Reducing this layer causes tears to evaporate quickly causing the gritty dry eyes and the intermittent blurry vision usually seen.

In 2003 a scientific study showed that high dietary intake of the Omega-3 group of essential oils decreased the risk of developing dry eye disease. It has been known for quite some time that the American diet is top heavy in Omega-6 oils and lacking in Omega-3 oils. This study showed that improving the amount of Omega-3 essential oils seems to address an imbalance and decreases the likelihood of developing dry eyes.

What mechanism helps omega-3 essential oils aid dry eyes? The heart of it seems to be the known fact that the omega-3 group of oils decreases inflammation in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. It appears that they also help decrease inflammatory conditions that affect the eye. Reducing the effects of lacrimal gland inflammatory problems improves tear production, hopefully avoiding dry eye disorders such as Sjogren’s syndrome. Tear evaporation is reduced by decreasing inflammatory problems affecting the meibomium glands such as blepharitis and acne rosacea. An interesting third factor is that omega-3 essential oils actually seem to be some of the active ingredients in producing a healthy tear film oil layer.

Tools such as extra lubrication and punctal plugs will still be needed to treat dry eyes with significant discomfort. Our improved understanding of the natural history of dry eye will allow however for the future use of alternative treatments such as dietary supplements. Omega-3 dietary supplements have already been shown to be essential nutrients in other health areas, now we know that they are also the “good oil” for dry eye management.

The popular websites comments on the rising trend of indoor tanning, quoting 68% increase in sales for the tanning industry in America alone. However there are drawbacks to indoor tanning with the most problematic being the financial drawbacks and physical side effects. Indoor tanning has been proven to be less harmful than the sun’s rays, but long periods of exposure age and dry the skin much in the manner of sun tanning, and the long and frequent sessions provides a sizeable dent in consumer pockets.

Indoor tanning lotions are the industry’s solution to this dermatological dilemma. Tanning bed lotions are engineered to maximize the results of tanning sessions. These lotions contain essential nutrients necessary for creating a deep natural-looking tan. While seemingly expensive, tanning lotions actually save time and money by providing a better tan in fewer sessions.
Indoor tanning lotions also come packed with moisturizing ingredients. Moist skin tans faster and more efficiently than dry skin resulting in a better tan in fewer weeks. Furthermore active ingredients supplement the skin’s cells with the same proteins that enhance the tanning process naturally. The main active ingredient in tanning lotions is Tyrosine which produces melanin. Melanin is the pigment responsible for causing skin to darken. Tyrosine is added to supplement the body’s normal level of tyrosine at the skins cell level thereby speeding the tanning process and preserving the tan for longer periods.
Indoor tanning lotions also help counteract the drying effects of heat and light associated with tanning and keep skin supple, young and healthy. The latest dermatological technology in indoor tanning lotions includes oxidants that prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
The debate over safety of indoor tanning rages on however, the benefits of indoor tanning are tipping the scale in favour of affirmative.

The supermodel once claimed she kept her skin in good condition with a “miracle mixture” of ground coffee and olive oil. She now claims she has a different beauty regime.
She revealed: “I have a very simple, healthy life, which works miracles. I drink a lot of water, watch what I eat and exercise.” She ‘fessed up that she’s been getting a helping hand since the age of 29.

When you are exposed to the sun and sunlamps, your skin color changes because it’s protecting itself from damaging ultraviolet rays. These UV rays can cause sunburn and over time may lead to blemishes, wrinkling, cataracts and other eye problems, skin cancer and a weakened immune system, the institute reports.
Sunscreens generally do a good job filtering out the ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn — UVB rays. But with sunburn protection, many people get a false sense of security that keeps them under the harsh sun much longer. That adds to the risk of eventual skin cancer — both deadly melanoma and the more common and less-threatening basal and squamous cell cancers.

Some people blame sunscreen makers that promise broad-spectrum protection, which means it is supposed to provide a shield from UV-A and UV-B rays. However, most sunscreens only protect against UV-B light, which only guards against basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Studies show most sunscreens do not protect against melanoma.

Actually, most of skin health patients know the basics about sun protection. But Drs. Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden, medical directors of Sutter’s Downtown Integrative Medicine program, gives some facts that we may not know about sunscreen and sun protection.

• Most sunscreens have more UVB protection than UVA protection. To maximize your UVA protection, look for products with avobenzone, also called Parsol 1789.

• Think “shot glass” when applying sunscreen. Most of us apply too little sunscreen — we need 1 ounce or one shot glass full of sunscreen when applying it to the entire body.

• Clothes protect against the sun. The thicker the weave on your clothes, the better the sun protection. Cotton clothes have an SPF around 4, and cotton- poly blends can be around SPF 11.

• Sunscreens that carry zinc oxide or titanium oxide to help scatter the sun’s rays are very effective and relatively non-allergenic — making them a good choice for children and those with sensitive skin.

• Tanning beds are not safe alternatives. Self-tanners are a better option.

• Car windows do not provide sun protection. Studies have shown American drivers have more photo-damage on the left side and Australians on the right. UV-protectant film applied to your car windows can help.

As far as sunscreens, we do know that sunscreens may give you a false sense of security, causing you to stay in the sun longer than you normally would. The best way to avoid skin cancer is to minimize excessive exposure to the sun by avoiding it during midday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.), using hats and wearing sun-protectant clothing.
Sunscreen, however, remains an effective way of reducing sun damage when applied liberally and frequently (every two hours).

Have an alternative-medicine- related question? You may contact Drs. Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden at email : adrenaline (at) sacbee.com.
Adapted writing from Sacbee.com