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Today is a time of fashion. Many fashion trends is go and come every year. More Fashion Trends for 2007 is diamond studded earrings, pearls ,aviator sunglasses, stubby bracelet / style watch and leather bags. The distinct colours in the spring fashion palette are strawberry ice, apricot gold, silver and blue. Brilliant blue is probably to acquire popularity as the season progresses.

Sharp colour mixtures for spring 2007 include monochrome black and white prints or darkest navy blue teamed or groomed with red. Whilst black and white prints were fully a force on the catwalks, apart from flurries of acid brights, designers usually favoured a muted palette. Spring-summer atmosphere is neutral, of pastel and attenuate colors, with soft shine of satin and silk. Romantic dresses flow, shine and allure. There are a lot of very sissified dresses and silk blouses in collections of popular designers.

The world of fashion is constantly changing, more and more designers are looking to the past for inspiration. Some designers select classic mini – middle hip length. There are also super mini dresses such as tunics of sateen of rich colors – violet, dark red etc. Also super short can be skirts with very roomy belts.

Short mini-dresses of classic black and white colors having wide sun hats are a great choices for the season. Black dresses are very popular this season. They are enchanting but they can also work for a day, with close-fitting leather jacket or heavy knits. Black and white high-contrast look persists through Autumn/Winter 2007. Short ankle boots make additional key trend this season. Other key looks this season include: rock chick glam, gothic moods, tiered dresses, polka dots, trench coats, layering, fur and military.

Change your hairstyle to some of the hottest hairstyle mode for Fall 2007. The weather is varying and it is reflecting in your wardrobe. Straight hair, middle or side splited looks great with the clean, slim silhouettes of the latest dresses for the season. Ponytails are the newest trend of 2007.

Attempt different types of ponytails for a variety. Low chignons with hair pulled back from the back is additional look that carries forward the clean and glossy look to perfection. Pair it with straight pencil skirts. Layered Hairstyles are here to stay for long and are specifically in demand this season due to the chic and classy silhouettes of the dress collections exposed this season. Smart layers accompaniment the clean, straight look of the dresses perfectly. For a funky look, go in for wavy hairstyles that were seen on ramps. Great for short or medium hair.

2007 Jewellry Trends is White metals like palladium and platinum are must-haves to complement the metallic gray and black cocktail dresses that in vogue this season. Garnet gems are ideal to bring out tones of red – one of the season’s hottest colours for fall. Bangles are becoming increasingly famous. Look for jeweled metal bangles with pretty elegant designs for evening dresses and day-to-day wear.

Cocktails rings are the second must-haves for the party season. Bold cuff bracelets rule the jewelry fashion scene this season. There are also a number of ‘personalization’ services available to make your own style statement with bracelets. Pendants are like medallions, heart-shapes, double-sided designs, caged designs, coins and monograms on them.

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Bathing is an effective beauty therapy. It is important not only for cleanliness but also for the proper maintenance of skin. Plan and use every minute of it to the full: do everything you have to do and then relax for as long as you possibly can. Use this time to really unwind: do a few exercises while the bath is running. Take this time and use it to the full – exploit and use the freedom – and emerge calm, clean and refreshed in body and mind: a new woman.

Bathing Tips and Advice

In the morning prefer to take your bath under the shower.

Cold water closes the skin pores and helps you shake off early morning laziness.

While the tap is on, undress and tuck your hair away from your face and neck. Remove face make-up if any, with a
cleansing lotion.

Blow your nose and clean the nostril with a damp absorbent cotton or tissue paper.

Get into the bath tub and relax completely for a few minutes.

Apply soap to the upper part of your body. Rub every part except your breasts with the friction mitt. Pay special attention
to your neck too and clean it with the friction mitt.

Give circulation to your arms, elbows and shoulders too and use the friction mitt on legs, heels and ankles.

Use a bath brush to give the back of your body a thorough scrub and prevent spots.

Use an anti-perspirant in the armpits.

Relax completely atleast for five minutes of the bath. before stepping out.

Towel your body dry.

Apply talcum powder on under-arms, feet and the pubic area.

Rub body lotion or massage cream on the rest of your body.

Clean your navel.

After a bath, try to relax for a few minutes before starting dressing up.

Some More Useful Tips

While using soap, fresh, lukewarm water is the best for bathing because hot water, may damage oil glands.

Do not be economical in your use of water for bathing.

Ascertain before wiping that you have washed off all soap.

Towels should be clear, soft and puffy.

Wipe with towel by dabbing and then rubbing gently.

Do not rub towel on delicate parts like face, neck, chin and stomach qr else wrinkles will appear.

Relax for a few minutes after a refreshing bath.

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Skin is one of the most appealing assets of a woman which needs a lot of special care to keep it glowing. Each and every aspect of skincare has been covered in this section of the book:

The most appealing asset any woman can possess is good skin which looks supple and feels soft to the touch. This asset needs to.be cherished and protected from time to time. The skin needs fighters to protect it against pollution attacks. It also requires gentle nourishment to keep it healthy and fit.

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Apart from performing various functions like eliminating toxins from the body and regulating it’s temperature, it also keeps us in touch with the rest of the world. The skin is divided into three main layers. The ‘hypodermics’ is the deepest layer where no cosmetic product can reach.

The ‘dermis’ is the middle layer which produces collagen and elastinthat maintain the firmness suppleness and’ elasticity of the skin. The ‘epidermis’ is the top-most layer, the prime function of which infection and loss of water. Since all cosmetic product act here it is essential to look after this layer very carefully.

The condition of the skin varies with the weather. Hence skin care should be adapted to the change in climate. The following tips should be of great help:

Summer Skin Care

• Wash the face with soap atleast twice a day.
• Use cold water to wash your face with.
• Cleanse the skin thoroughly to keep it clean.
• Apply astringent lotion on an oily skin.
• Use ice after washing your face.
• Use a face pack at least once a week.
• Perform a home facial once a week.

Winter Skin Care

• Avoid using soap as far as possible.
• Use cleansipg cream to clean your skin.
• Wash the face once a day using tepid water.
• Apply skin tonic on oily skins.
• Use vitaminised face cream on very dry skins.
• Apply moisturiser at night.
• Use ice only on very dry skins after washing.
• Use a face pack once a fortnight.
• Rich and heavy creams can be used extensively.
• Perform a home facial once a fortnight.

Monsoon Skin Care

• Cleanse the skin with a good cleansing cream.
• Tone with a good toning lotion.
• Moisturise daily.
• Moisturise the area around the eyes every night.

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Cellulite describes condition in women where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled after puberty. Cellulite is a normal human variation that is viewed by a segment of the public  as some sort of a disease. “Cellulite” is not a medical term. Cellulite is a term that describes the appearance of bumpy looking fat on the body. It is a condition of bulging fat cells and other coexisting factors that result in the appearance of cellulite. Some 90 percent of women have cellulite. Two types of cellulite. The first type of cellulite is from any ‘pinch’ or ‘compression’ of tissue in the thighs or buttocks.  This is very gender-typical to almost all women of various ages. The second type of cellulite is the ‘mattress’ or ‘orange peel’ appearance that a woman may have in her natural stance or when lying down, which is referred to as cellulite. Several changes in metabolism and physiology may cause cellulite or contribute to cellulite. Hormones play a dominant role in the formation of cellulite.

Estrogen is the most important hormone. It seems to initiate, and aggravate cellulite. Other hormones including insulin, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, thryoid hormones, and prolactin have all been shown to participate in the development of cellulite. Some people have thick hair while others have thin hair and some have large noses and others small, some women have the smooth buttocks and thighs that everyone seems to want while others have less satisfactory, dimpled ones. These are all normal variations. Diet has been shown to affect the development and amount of cellulite. Excessive amounts of fat, carbohydrates, salt, alcohol or too little fiber can all contribute to an increase cellulite. Smoking, lack of exercise, tight clothes, high heeled shoes, and sitting or standing in a single position of long periods have all been correlated with an increase in cellulite. A high stress lifestyle will cause an increase in the catecholamine hormones.

Treatments like liposuction (surgery to remove fat) and mesotherapy (injection of drugs into cellulite) are either expensive or may produce only temporary improvement. Electric currents passing through pads placed on the body cause the muscles to contract and relax alternatively. Certain drugs act on the fatty tissue and connective tissue and on the microcirculation. Lymphatic Drainage Massage increases the functioning of the lymphatic system, and helps to remove and filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the body. Massage and body manipulation techniques are employed to enhance the removal of fluid in the dermis area.  A good balanced fat free diet, drinking plentyof water, eating fiber and wholegrain foods, and consuming fresh fruit and vegetables does not allow fat tissues to form. Coupled with 30 minutes of exercise everyday will ensure that you maintain the shape of your body

Cellulite Treatment Tips

1.Cellulite lotions containing aminophylline must be kept away from heat and used quickly.

2.Lymphatic Drainage Massage increases the functioning of the lymphatic system, and helps to remove and filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the body.

3.Gene therapy works on the principle of an inherited cellulite gene on the x chromosome.

4.Eating in a healthy manner is always a good idea and a low-fat diet is usually recommended as part of a weight maintenance lifestyle.

5.Avoid sugary snacks and instead reach for fruit and raw veggies.

6.Stop eating foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats.

7.Vitamin C has been recommended by cellulite researchers.

8.Avoid coffee and switch to herbal teas. Fruit juices are better than soda too.

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Acne is a common skin condition. It is afflicts most people, to a varying degree, during the teen years. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However, men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition.Acne typically affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms and the severity of the condition can vary. Acne affects people of all skin colours. The processes that cause acne are exactly the same in people with black or brown skin but the impact is altered by the skin pigmentation. Acne is caused by the overactivity of the sebaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin. The sebaceous glands of people with acne are especially sensitive to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, found naturally in both men and women. Testosterone in people prone to acne triggers the sebaceous glands to produce an excess of sebum. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the openings of the hair follicles (the tubes that hold the hair) are not shed properly and clog up the follicles.

The caused of acne hormone levels. Changing hormone levels in girls and women may cause a flare in their acne 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts. Chlorinated industrial chemicals may induce the occupational skin disorder known as chloracne. Drugs and alcohol are also culprits in causing acne. When the body cleans itself, it sends drugs and alcohol out through the skin, through sweat. Then the pores clog: clogged pores are one of the reasons for acne. Stress, particularly severe or prolonged emotional tension, may aggravate the disorder. Friction caused by leaning on or rubbing the skin or the pressure from bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars can contribute to or worsen acne. Also, environmental irritants (such as pollution and high humidity), squeezing or picking at blemishes, and hard scrubbing of the skin can make acne worse. The real explanation may be a complex mix of many of these factors. Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for the skin, but avoid overuse.

Acne vulgaris may be defined as any disorder of the skin. Acne responds especially well to early treatment. Clearogen is a revolutionary new treatment for acne. Clearogen attacks DHT (Dihydro Testosterone) the hormonal byproduct that initiates the formation of Acne. Acne can cause significant embarrassment and anxiety in affected patients. It is important for family physicians to educate patients about available treatment options and their expected outcomes. Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, sulfacetamide, and azelaic acid are effective in patients with mild or moderate comedones. Topical erythromycin or clindamycin can be added in patients with mild to moderate inflammatory acne or mixed acne. A low-androgen oral contraceptive pill is effective in women with moderate to severe acne. Isotretinoin is reserved for use in the treatment of the most severe or refractory cases of inflammatory acne

Acne Cure Home Remedies Tips

1.Gently apply fresh limejuice on pimples and blackheads.

2.Dab the mixture made by combining 1 tsp fresh coriander powder and a pinch of turmeric powder on the pimples, while going to bed in the night and wash it off when you wake up the next morning.

3.Take a few fresh curry leaves and make a paste. Apply the paste on the acne-affected area and keep it overnight and wash it off with warm water the next morning.

4.Apply the paste made of nutmeg (Jaiphal) and raw milk on acne and wash it off after 20 minutes. Do it for about 10-12 days and see the magical effects.

5.Take some fresh fenugreek leaves and make a paste to apply on the acne pimples overnight.

6.Apply a paste made by mixing sandalwood and few drops of rosewater on the acne affected area for about an hour and then wash off gently.

7.Take a piece of sandalwood and rub it on a smooth stone and make a paste using a few drops of raw milk. Apply the mixture on the acne and keep it for an hour and thereafter gently wash with water

8.Clean your skin: soak a cotton ball in either lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and apply on face.

9.Mix 2-3 tea bags to some basil and cook in boiling water for 10-20 minutes. Then apply on the acne with a cotton ball.

10.Saturate lettuce leaves in water, use water to rinse face and acne.

11.Grind bay leaves and blanch in water, Cool and apply on the acne.

12.Boil water in a pan, add some apple cider vinegar. Cool, put a towel on your head and bend over the pan.

13.Clean your face every morning with cotton ball soaked with vinegar; might sting; try on a small part first.

14.Take1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of white sugar wet a little and rub face.

15.Mix 1 tablespoon of sour cream , tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of grind oatmeal and 3-4 drops of lemon juice. Apply on face, leave for 10 minutes and wash off.

16.Blend 1 peeled apple with 1 tablespoon of honey, half a cucumber and 1 tablespoon of yogurt (use a blender). Apply on face, leave for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water.

17.Aloe Vera can be used topically and orally. If you have weak immune system, you should engulf approximately one teaspoonful of Aloe Vera lump daily.

18. Neem is very effective home remedies for acne. Most often acne flare ups are due to bacterial infection known of hair follicles and sebaceous glands.

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