Skin and your ethnic background

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Skin and your ethnic background are responsible for the condition of your skin

Skin and your ethnic background  - most people know that there are many factors that can affect your skin: the weather, your menstrual cycle, your cleansing routine, the Pill, and your diet. But there’s one factor you don’t hear much about and that is your ethnic background. After research dermatologists have spoken about the role that ethnicity plays in the overall condition of your skin.

Fair skin tones

People with fair skin  can have extremely dry to very greasy skin and are most likely to be  susceptible to irritation, sensitivity, and damage caused by UV exposure. The good news is that the  lack of pigmentation means you have the best chance of having an even skin complexion. When your coloration is slightly uneven whether this is from sun exposure, a breakout or scarring, getting back to normal usually doesn’t take the amount of time and effort often required of people with deeper skin tones.

Medium skin tones

Medium skin tones are more melanin-rich skins which give you some natural UV protection although not enough that you can ditch the SPF, but premature aging shouldn’t be a huge concern. Also, your skin tends to be relatively thick, which often means fewer lines and wrinkles. But because it can also contain more oil glands, your skin may have enlarged pores and be prone to breakouts.

Dark skin tones

The good news is that your skin is the best-protected against UV damage, not so much so that you can forget sunscreen (ever, as you will still burn)  but enough that you’re likely to look a few years younger than your lighter-skinned friends. Your pigmentation also provides camouflage against redness and even cellulite. On the other hand, hyperpigmentation can be a big issue as well as keloid scarring.

So there you go, now you know the bigger picture of Skin and your ethnic background.

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Make up: where it all began- Elizabethan

Make up: where it all began- Elizabethan times

Today we are looking at Make up: where it all began- Elizabethan times

Yesterday we told you about Ancient Egyptians and today we are moving on to Make up: where it all began- Elizabethan era.

During the Elizabethan era, Queen Elizabeth I set the standard for beauty for women. Her pale white skin, red cheeks, and red lips were the envy of her subjects. To obtain this pale look, they used ceruse, it was a lead-based powder that also contained hydroxide and carbonate . Whenever a new layer of ceruse was needed, women would paint their faces without removing the first layer. This resulted in layers of makeup being on a woman’s face.

Unfortunately, the lead did have side-effect, it often turned the woman’s skin gray, we think this would have been the least of their problems when it came to using lead on their faces, ie lead poisoning!  Doctors at the time urged women to use other makeup that used tin ash or alum. Another common base for makeup at the time was talc, boiled white egg or other white products, not sure how this would have stuck and maybe would have looked a little odd!  They also used uncooked egg whites as a glaze for their skin.  We think this would have been a bit sticky and when it dried would have left the skin flakey (again not sure this is a good look)  To get the red lips and red cheeks, they used vermilion. To get the appearance of doll like eyes, they used belladonna drops. This dilated the eyes and was very harmful because their eyes weren’t able to block out the amount of light that they’re naturally supposed to. Eye shadow was made from ground up mother of pearl.

After looking into this today we are feeling lucky that we were not born in this era as its not a surprise that they died young as they were using poison as make up.

This has definitely been an eye opener looking into Make up: where it all began- Elizabethan .

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Make up: where it all began

We will be looking at Make up: where it all began

The next few blogs will be about Make up: where it all began

Today we are starting with Make up: where it all began as we take you through the journey of make up through the ages.

Ancient Egyptians

Make up started with the Ancient Egyptians, they were the first to show the importance of cosmetics in everyday life. Egyptians used natural ingredients such as healing ointments,  hydrating substances, kohl and soot. They used the kohl around their eyes so that the sun wouldn’t affect their sight while they were working outside.

 Egyptians commonly used white make-up, black make-up which was made with carbon, lead sulphide (galena) or manganese oxide (pyrolusite) and green make-up was made from malachite and other copper based minerals. Red ochre was ground and mixed with water, and applied to the lips and cheeks and was painted on with a brush. Henna was used to dye the fingernails yellow and orange.

They applied Kohl to the eyes with a small stick. It was applied to  both upper and lower eyelids and a line was painted  extending from the corner of the eye to the sides of the face.  They also painted the eye brows black. It was believed that the makeup had magical and even healing powers. 

Oil was the base of most cosmetic products in ancient Egyptian times. The finest oil was pressed from the fruit of Balanites Aegyptiaca. Behen, oil from Moringa nuts, and a kind of almond nut oil were also used. These oils were mixed with organic and inorganic substances which when finely grounded up were used as pigments.

We hope you have enjoyed learning about Make up: where it all began, Ancient Egyptians.

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What causes broken capillaries

We are going to explain What causes broken capillaries

What causes broken capillaries and why are they sometimes called spider veins?

Many people suffer from broken capillaries but What causes broken capillaries. It is a question we get asked quite aot but have never covered on here, so  today is the day to tell  you no sure why just seemed the right subject today  any way  on with the topic.

How do you know if you have broken capillaries aka spider veins! Lots of people suffer from Spider Veins, but they quite often do not realise exactly what they are called or are looking for.  Spider Veins usually appear close to the surface of the skin and are commonly characterized by their red or blue color with a  tree branch or spiderweb-like shape.

Spider Veins are formed when the capillary walls dilate, which is why you more often that not hear to them referred to as broken capillaries.  Spider veins are sometimes caused by circulation problems, this  is more common  as we age. Other reasons we may get spider veins are pregnancy, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and sun exposure.

It can be  frustrating to have, spider veins it would be unwise to use  tanning beds or sun exposure help  to disguise  the skin  discoloration. If you find it bothers you, there are so great colour correction foundations and primers on the market  that would hide them quite easily.

There is also new advances in laser technology that allow  the safe and effective removal of small, spider-like veins on the face but we recommend seeking advice from your G.P first if your thinking of having that done

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Facial hair removal for ladies

There are a few Facial hair removal for ladies

Here are some Facial hair removal for ladies

Today we are going to look at Facial hair removal for ladies. Unless you’re a man, put the razor down. Shaving creates blunt edges which make the hair appear thicker and it’s extremely temporary. It’s okay for your body, but not for your face. So don’t be fooled by these little tiny razors in cute colors marketed to women.

So don’t be tempted with a quick fix like shaving, instead take a look at the different methods below.

Threading- This ancient hair removal method using a string is highly sought after for precise eyebrow shaping and facial hair removal that can last up to six weeks. It’s quick, uses no chemicals and is generally inexpensive. A big plus is that if you can feel the hair, threading can remove it.

Waxing- Is a very popular method for removing facial hair using a resin wax and also lasts up to six weeks. Salons and spas everywhere provide waxing treatments and a wide variety of home kits are also available. Waxing is very exfoliating to the skin and can cause extreme redness, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Coil hair removers- You my have seen this little gadgets advertised. They look like tiny slinkies that grab your hair out of the root. Similar to tweezing but a lot  faster because you don’t have to grab each follicle individually.  We are not personally sure how well these work as we have not used them, if you have then please get in touch and let us know if they really do the job.

Laser/IPL- Using pulsed light to disable the hair follicle the best candidates are those with skin tones on the lighter side and dark hair, because the light targets the pigment (colour in the hair).

Electrolysis- This has the best track record and the only method approved by the FDA for permanent hair removal using an electric current. Unlike laser hair removal, you don’t need a certain hair or skin colour to attain results.

There are more hair removal methods but we have covered a fair few Facial hair removal for ladies.

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