Make up rescue in the heat
September 2, 2008 at 11:06 am | Posted in beauty, make up, Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: blush, blusher, cheeks, eye colour, foundation, make up rescue, skin
Ok so it’s not been that sunny but it has still been hot. And heat can mean drama on the image front especially if you use poor quality make up. Here’s some tips:
For the cheeks – the blusher trick
Even if your foundation, eye colour and lip colour fade during the course of the day, a dab of blush is all it really takes to restore freshness. Just carry this around with you and you should be sorted…
Top tip: choose a luminous colour such as pink tones to add that extra fresh look – the “Heat. What heat?” look! Crème blush is also very good when applied to hot skin.
For more, visit the ‘still being developed’ pure:edge website…
Posted by Sara Brown, 02/09/08
Make up rescue in the heat
September 1, 2008 at 11:01 am | Posted in beauty, make up, skin, Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: face, foundation, make up rescue, oil, oily skin, shine, skin, t-sone, T-zone
Ok so it’s not been that sunny but it has still been hot. And heat can mean drama on the image front especially if you use poor quality make up. Here’s some tips:
For the complexion – the paper trick
Most of the sebaceous glands, which produce most of the unwanted shine in the heat are found in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). Use blotting papers to mattify your skin in these areas. Unlike powder, the thin sheets of paper don’t deposit a new layer on the face – they simply absorb perspiration and oil. Wonder of wonders!!
You can also use an oil control foundation if this is an ongoing problem. To find out which foundation I’d recommend (I know because I have very oily skin) just send me an email…
For more visit the ‘still being developed pure:edge website…
Posted by Sara Brown 01/09/08
Understanding sun protection factor (SPF)
August 6, 2008 at 9:01 am | Posted in body, our environment, skin, Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: body, burnt, factor, factor 15, mind, protect skin, skin, skin type, soul, SPF, summer, sun, sun burn, sun cream, sun protection, sun protection factor, vitamin D
Despite the fact that it is significantly overcast as I blog, we would all agree that the warmth of the sun invigorates mind, body and soul. So, in the hope that it will come back for the rest of the summer here how to ensure you get the best out of your sun cream and protect your skin.
We all enjoy the sun and with it comes the formation of vitamin D (helps maintain strong and healthy bones by retaining calcium) and the formation of important hormones in our bodies. However, along with light and warmth come invisible UV rays and too much exposure to UV rays can cause sunburn and damage your skin.
Skin Type
See the table below, generally, the paler your hair and skin, the quicker you are likely to burn. You must protect your skin from the sun with a sun protection factor suited to your particular skin type. Sun protection factors give an idea of how much longer each skin type can stay in the sun (than they would be able to naturally) without getting burnt. There is no need to experience sun burn and it is very bad for your skin.
Example:
Skin type 1 should stay in the sun no more than 10 minutes without protection. If they use a factor 15 sun cream this would mean they could stay out in the sun for 150 minutes (10 minutes x 15 = 150 minutes). If they used a factor 30, they could stay out in the sun for 300 minutes (10 minutes x 30). Skin type 4 on the hand can stay in the sun for 30 minutes without protection. Apply a factor 15 and they can stay out in the sun for 450 minutes (30 minutes x 15).
It’s a simple formula: the maximum time you can stay in the sun without getting burnt x the factor in your sun cream = how long you can stay in the sun and remain protected
Skin Type Characteristics Skin Reaction Exposure Time
Type I Very pale skin, Goes red, 5 – 10 minutes
pale eyes, doesn’t tan,
red hair burns quickly
Type II Pale skin, light Goes red, 10 – 20 minutes
or dark eyes, burns easily
blonde hair rarely tans,
Type III Light brown skin, Tans reasonably 15 – 25 minutes
fair or brown well, occasionally
hair burns
Type IV Brown skin, Tans quickly, 20 – 30 minutes
For more on sun care visit pure:edge and the article Skin, DNA and Sun Damage.
Posted by Sara Brown, 06/08/08
Summer pins – don’t neglect your feet!
August 1, 2008 at 3:12 pm | Posted in body, Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: balm, color, colour, cyberspace, exfoliate, exfoliation, feet, legs, modern, modern woman, nail pilish, nails, oil, pumice stone, salon, sckin care, skin, toe nails, toes, woman
There is no point having gorgeous summer legs if your feet look dry, cracked and unkept!
A warm footbath, together with additional skin care and exfoliation are a great way to be good to yourself at the end of a long day. After your soak, your skin will be soft and it’ll be easier to remove hard skin on the heels, toes and balls of the foot with a pumice stone. You can also get help on this one and treat yourself to a pedicure at a salon!
Then rub in a light skin oil, such as a foot balm.
Then to the toe nails – always cut them straight across so that they don’t grow back into the corners of your feet (in growing toe nails). Now it’s time for a splash of colour. I love colour. Apply a nail varnish which complements your wardrobe, uses the season’s colours or one that suits your mood.
Don’t say you don’t have time. Cummon ladies, remember how good you feel when you attend to a little bit of detail – look and feel good and you feel like you can go out there and conquer the world.
Let me know your thoughts, Cyberspace people! I’d love to create a modern woman’s community to go along with my up and coming website.
Posted by Sara Brown, 01/08/2008
Summer pins – exercise for healthy legs and toned skin
June 6, 2008 at 8:40 am | Posted in beauty, body, health, Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: antioxidant, B complex, beauty, bioflavanoids, body, celebrities, celebrity, cellulite, circulation, cycle, cycling, exercise, gorgeous, jog, jogging, lecithin, legs, mineral, minerals, nutrient balance, nutrition, orange peel, pins, pure edge, pure:edge, skin, sport, summer, swim, swimming, vitamin, vitamin C, vitamins, walk, walking
The sun is finally out (intermittent though it is) – so here’s more on gorgeous summer legs! 
Orange peel skin on our thighs and bottoms can be put down to connective tissue weakness. There are lots of products out there that claim to fight the dreaded peal and some can to a certain extent. (Email to find out my recommendation). But the real trick is exercise and plenty of it! All those celebrities we drool over have one thing in common – they work hard for to keep cellulite free and their gorgeous shape. Those ladies make their living from how they look so taking care of their bodies is part of their daily routine, no matter how tired they are or how lazy they might feel! For the summer legs you are dreaming of, get exercising…
Tips:
– get up and walking around as often as possible
– climb the stairs instead of taking the lift
– do more sport – cycling, walking, jogging and swimming are all ideal sports for this time of year as you are continually active out in the fresh air.
– sort out your circulation with vitamins and minerals like Lecithin (helps to break up fat), a vitamin B complex (for the metabolism of fat and cholesterol)and vitamin C with bioflavanoids (a good antioxidant). In fact a multi mineral multi vitamin is great for providing a nutrient balance. (Email for information on the best supplements out there)).
More tips for gorgeous legs to come soon…
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Written by Sara Brown 26/07/2008
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