Skin Brightening Bleaching

Here are some ingredients for skin bleaching http://www.ebiochem.com/product/hydroquinone-99-5064 http://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/Hydroquinone-000965.a...

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Mommy Makeover

Cosmetic Surgery Center Oklahoma City Dr. Tim Love Dr. Paul Silverstein Dr. Nuveen Dr. Jones Dr Brou Dr Derek ...

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Supermodels look very similar to each other

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We have a new ETSY store

We have a new Etsy Store, Bubble and Bain, is up and running. It will take some time to get our skin care products online. Right now we are featuring Christmas ornaments and baby sweaters. ...

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Smoking - It Ages You

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Sugar causes premature aging

For those of you with a sweet tooth, it is hard to avoid those bags of leftover Halloween candy. Before you dig in, let this thought marinate for a few minutes. When you eat sugar, your body triggers a process called GLYCATION. Glycation occurs when sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins, forming harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products. AGE's are the end result of a chain of chemical reactions involved in the initial glycation reaction, they are also known for their formation into Diabetes - but also occur in other disease processes. The more sugar you eat, the more AGEs you develop. As AGEs accumulate they damage adjacent protiens in a domino-like fashion. The most vulnerable protein harmed by AGEs is collagen...

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Stacey Dash aged well

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Fresh White Mint Body Scrub

This year the mint in our garden is growing exceptionally well. Although there are dozens of varieties of mint plants, I chose to plant only two: chocolate mint and spearmint. The spearmint will be used exclusively for my culinary extracts. The chocolate mint will go right into a new line of bath products. I like a combination of sugar and dead sea salts in my scrubs. I will extract the chocolate/mint fragrance oil from the leaves by making an infusion with hot oil and the mint leaves. Infusion typically takes weeks with oils. This way, we can make each mint body scrub without any artificial fragrance oil. ...

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What to buy Spring 2013

With spring around the corner it is time to clean out our cabinets, throw away anything that has past its expiration date, and try some new products. After many research hours at Sephara, I created a small Amazon store containing my personal recommendations for women and men. Many of the items are cosmeceuicals, meaning, they contain a combination of creams and FDA approved pharmaceuticals. They contain biologically active ingredients having medical benefits. Please take the time to browse the store, and indulge in a few of my favorite products. CLICK ON THE STORE BELOW TO SEE MORE...

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(¯`'•.¸ ★ ¸.•'´¯) Growing up with Acne

Growing up with acne is extremely painful. I know because I have been there. Between the ages of 13 and 17 my skin looked horrible. Even in my early twenties I had problems. It is no walk in the park. It is right there smack on your face. Everyone can see it, and you know it. It is a horrible thing to live with. Adolescents with severe acne become shy, introverted, and many times do not want their photos taken. When I suffered from it there were a lot of myths about acne. I was told that I should not eat chocolate and that I was not washing my skin often enough. Usually the "information" was coming from some person who was not a dermatologist and just spreading misinformation. Before we begin discussing how to cure it, it is important...

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Laser Resurfacing Amazing Results

This lady had more than one kind of treatment. I think she had thermage, which made her skin firmer, tighter, and created more collagen. She also had a treatment to eliminate the sun damage, find lines. I suspect that she had a surgery under her eyes. The fact that accumulated under her eyes has been removed in some way.  Whatever she did, the procedure took about 25 years off her face.  ...

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Aging Celebrities

Some celebrities age better than others. First and foremost, it must be said that everyone ages differently. In these images, I ask my readers to pay close attention to how each person ages. We can tell who has had a drug and alcohol problem, who has used tanning beds and never uses sunscreen. We can tell who lives a healthy life and who does not. Finally - we can tell who is relying too much on cosmetic surgery. The best aging award goes to: Susan Sarandon, Cindy Lauper, Bon Jovi, Bono, and Bruce Springsteen. ...

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$1700: Average Cost for Laser Resurfacing

The Winter is the Best Time to get Laser Skin Resurfacing After you have had your skin resurfaced, your skin will be very vulnerable to UV rays. During dark winter months, presuming you live in the Northern Hemisphere  your skin will be less exposed to sunlight. I recommend getting this work done now rather than any other time of year  What Is Laser Skin Resurfacing: Each laser is a little different, some are Co@ lasers, some are Erbium YAG and fractional lasers. There are a few types,  but the general idea is that they remove top layers of skin via focused light energy. Some penetrate into deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen growth. Yay! That is what we really want, something to stimulate collagen growth....

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Celebrities without Sunscreen: Time Lapse

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Warm Winter Body Scrub

It was freezing yesterday. The cold was one of those foggy, trembling, bone splinting types.  Nothing in this world makes me happier than having a hot cup of coffee and a warm bath on these freezing days. I decided it was time to treat myself to a moisturizing scrub. Here is the recipe: one half cup finely ground rolled oats one tbs finely ground coffee quarter cup Greek Yogurt one tsp Salicylic Acid (mixed very well) I mixed the batch up in a mason jar and placed it right next to my warm bath, ready for use. First, I always sit in the water and wash up, this opens my pores so that they respond to the treatment. The Yogurt contains lactic acid. Combined with salicylic acid we have two fold chemical exfoliation. Scoop up a small amount...

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Winter Hair and Scalp Treatment

If you live in a northern State like I do, then you know that winter will only be getting worse for us. The bitter cold will leave our lips chapped, skin cracked, and hair dry and brittle. Depending on how dry and damaged your scalp and hair are, I recommend treating yourself to a hot oil treatment. I do it once a week. Here is my recipe: One tablespoon olive oil One tablespoon jojoba oil Three drops vitamin E oil one half teaspoon of ascorbic acid. Mix well. The ascorbic acid (vitamin C) should dissolve completely into the oil. Heat the oil for a few seconds in the microwave. Do not let it boil. Mix well, make sure it is hot to the touch. You can heat it by placing it in a cup of boiling water. Apply the mixture generously to your hair, massaging it deeply into your scalp and the ends...

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Why I love Retin A

Why I love Retin A I am in my thirties, and my skin looks fantastic. I do all the right things for my skin. I wear sunscreen everyday, exfoliate, apply natural masks and practice good hygene. I eat antioxidants and apply topical antioxidants to my skin. But I also have a little secret. Every winter I use Retin A. When I first discovered Retin A I was a teenager. I needed it to treat my acne. My grandmother started using it to reduce her wrinkles. I did not start using it again until years later. This stuff is proven to increase collagen production. Collagen is a protein, when we age the fibers loosen. “To my knowledge, this is the only drug for which there has been crystal-clear demonstration that it works on the molecular level,” said...

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Sculptra - an amazing transformation

Sculptra Aesthetic is by far one of my favorite anti-aging injectables. It is not an overnight miracle, nor will you see the effects of it quickly. It will give you subtle results over time, as more time goes on, the more noticeable the results. Sculptra replaces lost collagen giving you a more natural looking appearance. This is a much better alternative to a face life.  A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last more than two years.* So you have more time to see how sensational subtle can be. Discover anti-age for the modern age. Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It...

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Five Ways To Prevent Acne

Acne can be one of the most difficult problems adolescents go through. I know this will sound ridiculous to many of us. After all, we are adults and live in a world with real adult problems. Acne hardly seems like the thing to worry about. For children aged 12-18, severe acne is an emotionally painful thing to go through. Girls can hid it under layers upon layers of foundation and powder. Boys are not so lucky.  It is humiliating to have a face covered in acne. Children also become reclusive, shy, and even unwilling to pose for photographs. They know people are looking at their skin. Their self-esteems are vulnerable, without good parenting, this can become a major problem.   I do not think children should be expected to suffer acne. We know that it is caused by...

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Cool Weather Skincare

I browsed through several YouTube videos looking for basic winter skin care videos that I could plug into this blog. To be honest, I was not happy with a lot of them. I did find one video that I think is worth sharing with my readers. The video is by amodelrecommendations. She discusses basic winter skin care and recommends some products. I am linking her video because I think her advice and recommendations are sound. Low humidity is common during the cold season in many parts of the United States causing irritated, dry, cracked skin. We also see a lot more cracked, chapped lips. Surprisingly our skin does age in the winter months. Here are some of my personal winter skincare and anti-aging tips...

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