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Jan23

Is January the right time!?

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Is January the right time!?

Here come the January blues.  The party season was great, food and drink was plentiful’ and we all indulged.

Sadly as we contemplate our navels, trying to ignore the expanding belly, baggy red eyes and sallow skin, we know its time to change.

Yet is it the right time?  The information we are about to give you may make you put that New Year diet resolution on hold.

Doctors say it isn’t the right time to diet, as losing weight in January may be harmful rather than benificial.

Morosely staring at the overflowing recycling bottle bin, you may be wondering ‘how can this be?’  Dr. Mark Wright consultant herpetologist at Southampton general hospital said ‘Detoxing for a month is futile’.  If you think you are helping that abused liver by going on a detox for a month, then think again.  People then assume they can drink as much as they want after this detox and for the rest of the year.  This action will however just put your body back into shock.

It would instead work much better if you cut out a few days drinking each week throughout the year rather than a whole month of no drinking.

Just as a drink detox can be hopeless, New Year plans to lose weight can be just as hopeless.

Statistics say that 61% of the population does not understand the correct way to diet.  41% of the population understands the correct calorie consumption, but one in eight people do not realise how to diet healthily.

Again there is no quick fix way to lose weight you need to change your lifestyle over a period of time.

Market analysts Mintel say that 7% fewer people today follow a healthy diet plan than three years ago and the sad fact of todays life is these people are more concerned about finances than staying well through a few lifestyle changes.

Apr9

How to achieve a flawless complexion

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How to achieve a flawless complexion

When selecting a foundation you should consider a few important factors, these include texture, finish, coverage and most importantly the correct shade for your skin tone.

It can often be quite difficult to choose the exact match to your skin tone as everyone is different; some beauty brands however have now answered this quandary by employing a team of specialists to act as ‘Foundation Matchmakers.’ This new line-up of beauty professionals will quickly help you choose a foundation that is the perfect shade for your skin and in turn this will help you create a complexion that appears both flawless and natural.

If you don’t have the help of a professional make-up artist then here are a few rules to consider when choosing a foundation. First of all you should think about the level of coverage you wish to achieve, for example if you require a more natural look, opt for a sheer or subtle shade. If you desire to hide unsightly blemishes then a medium to full coverage foundation will aid in both concealing blemishes whilst evening out skin tone.

When applying the product you should dot the formula on the cheeks, forehead, tip of the nose and the chin then blend towards the ears, this method of application will result in a natural style.

The next step to consider is texture, there are an array of foundations on the market from extremely creamy and moisture rich formulas to more powdery and matte textures. Thicker formulations can sometimes appear too heavy and in turn will create the appearance of an older looking skin; a lighter more sheer texture will create a more natural look that will work for everyday wear.

The final stage is the finish and this involves considering how your makeup will develop throughout the day. There are four main finishes to consider, these include matte, semi-matte, dewy or a delicate glow for an understated look. Each skin type is different and each person will require a different formula but finding the perfect match will save both money and time in the future, resulting in the illusion of a clear and healthy complexion.