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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret is the largest American retailer of
lingerie, founded by Roy Raymond on June 12, 1977.
2012 sales were $6.12 billion with an operating income of $1
billion. The company sells lingerie, woman's wear and beauty products through
its 1,000 U.S. stores, catalogs (annually mailing out 375 million) and website.
Victoria's Secret is wholly owned and the largest holding of publicly traded
Limited Brands company.
Victoria's Secret is known for its catalogs and annual
fashion show: the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Victoria's Secret is credited with single-handedly
transforming "America's conception of lingerie" by pioneering
"sexy underwear as fashion" and "lingerie mainstream
entertainment." The societal manifestation is "the increased cultural
acceptance of shopping for undies" in the United States.
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
BB Cream
What Are BB Creams?
Want to streamline your beauty routine while saving counter
space and money? Who doesn't? That's why a new type of product called BB cream
has become one of the hottest trends in the beauty industry.
This versatile skin care/makeup hybrid promises to do the
job of five or six other jars and tubes: moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, skin
treatment, concealer, and foundation.
"The idea of a well-formulated BB cream is that it's
the only product you'll need after you wash your face," says Ni'Kita
Wilson, a cosmetic chemist at Englewood Lab in New Jersey.
How BB Creams Began
BB creams are short for beauty balms or blemish balms. They
were first developed in Germany by a dermatologist who wanted a single cream
that would protect skin and provide coverage after laser treatments.
The all-in-one formulation became a sensation in South Korea
and then spread throughout Asia.
"The average woman in Asia goes through seven different
steps taking care of her skin," says Jessica Wu, MD, a Santa Monica,
Calif., dermatologist and author of Feed Your Face: Younger, Smoother Skin and
a Beautiful Body in 28 Delicious Days. "When I was in Hong Kong, every
woman I spoke to was using a BB cream to shorten that regimen."
The BB Boom
BB creams started hitting U.S. store shelves in the spring
of 2011. Today, almost every major beauty company has a BB cream, from
drugstore brands that cost under $10 to high-end department-store lines that
may be as costly as $100 or more, as well as lines that are only sold at spas
or in doctors' offices. More are on their way.
The NPD Group, a market research group, found that although
only 2% of beauty shoppers have purchased a BB cream, nearly 4 in 5 of those
who have say they'll buy the product again.
What BB Creams Do
Can one beauty product really do it all? Maybe.
Many BB creams offer effective sun protection, with
broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, the American Academy of Dermatology's
recommendation for daily use. What's more, BB creams generally contain zinc
oxide or titanium oxide, physical sunblocks that have some built-in
water-resistant properties, Wu says.
When it comes to skin treatment, you can find BB creams that
contain:
Anti-aging components, including peptides and antioxidants
such as vitamins A, E, and C
Moisturizing workhorses like hyaluronic acid and glycerin
Ingredients such as licorice and arbutin that help even out
skin tone
Light-reflecting mica to give skin a luminous finish
Silicone-based ingredients, such as dimethicone, that help
smooth the skin, acting much like a foundation primer does
The Limitations of BB Creams
For all its benefits, if you expect a BB cream to be a
miracle in a tube, you might be disappointed.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
Vidyut Jamwal
Vidyut Jamwal is an Indian film actor and martial artist. He
is all set to be India's Next Gen action hero given his extraordinary
performance in the action space in all his films, be it in Bollywood, Kollywood
or Tollywood. He is also proficient in the art of Kalaripayattu.
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Jammwal made his acting debut in the 2011 Hindi film Force
opposite John Abraham. His performance as the antagonist earned him the Filmfare
Award for Best Male Debut. He subsequently played supporting roles in the
Telugu films Shakti and Oosaravelli, both starring Jr. NTR. In 2012, Jamwal
made his debut in Tamil cinema with Billa II, as the antagonist opposite Ajith
Kumar,The Movie has got him critical applause. He recently worked on another
Tamil film Thuppakki, opposite actor Vijay which became a blockbuster.
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Tips for soft feet
Dry, cracked feet are not sexy as it can drastically spoil
your overall look. Especially if you like to wear strappy sandals, rough
looking feet can be embarrassing. Even though most of us deal with this problem
on a daily basis, for some it can just be a seasonal hazard.
But regardless whether you face this problem all throughout
the year or just once in a while, you just can’t ignore it. So, if you love
wearing open-toed-shoes but your crusty feet, toes and nails prevent you from
doing so, you need to read this. Because what we are about to share is not just
women-centric as men can also benefit from these 10 feet pampering tips.
1: Give a nice shower for your feet
When you go for a shower, give importance to your feet as
well. Make a shower ritual of cleaning your feet thoroughly. Scrub them well
with the soap or body wash you are using. This is the basic thing, which all of
us can do and it will take hardly any time.
Make sure you wash your feet every night before going to bed
to get rid of the smell and dirt. Dirty feet is as bad as cracked feet and can
make you feet look very unattractive.
2: Indulge in some milk therapy
Buy an extra 250ml of milk and soak your feet into it, at
least once a month. The milk should be warm whole milk.
Doing this will benefit yours feet as the lactic acid will
remove all the rough spots and make your skin extremely soft. If dropping your
feet into a bowl of milk is a little difficult then apply some milk on your
feet with a cotton ball once a week.
3: Soak your feet
Feet shower is just not sufficient to get soft feet.
Besides, the shower ritual, soak your feet in warm water at least for 5-10
minutes. This method will help you to get soften your crackled and dry feet
making it easier to get rid of dead cells. Avoid soaking your feet for too
long.
4: Get rid of the dead cells with pumice stone
Take a pumice stone and gently scrub your heels, toes and
soles at least twice a week. This method will help to remove dead cells as the
Pumice stone will make your feet softer and silkier. Spend two minutes on each
foot focusing on the areas where the skin is rough and dry. Avoid scrubbing too
harshly to prevent skin tear and irritation.
5: Shape your toenails
Take your nail clippers and get rid of extra toenails. Shape
your toenails when you are just done with your feet shower therapy. If you have
any rough edges, file them. Long toe nails can be a host to dirt and bacteria
which can cause infections.
6: Let your shoes breathe
Air out your shoes for at least a day before you wear them
again especially sneakers and boots. If your sneakers stink, toss them out or
get them cleaned. Wearing smelly shoes can also
amage to your feet. Hence, before you wear your shoes next time, do a
smell check to keep your feet healthy.
7: Moisturize your feet
Slather your feet with some moisturizer and put on clean
cotton socks. It’s best to do this before you sleep cause then the moisturizing
effect will be greater. You can also use vegetable oil instead of cream.
8: Wear proper shoes
Wear proper fitting shoes. A good fitted pair of shoes can
drastically reduce the chances of getting cracked heels. Comfortable footwear
can feature heels but they should be wearable. The footwear has to sit
comfortably on the foot without causing pain during walking.
9: Rest is essential
Cracked feet can be caused by long hours of standing or
walking. It is important to give your feet rest to prevent cracked heels and
soreness.
10: Give a nice foot massage to yourself
Foot massage will improve the blood circulation of your feet
and will also relieve strain. The exfoliation and oil used during the treatment
will ensure that your skin will feel softer and refreshed.
Image and Article Credit: http://healthmeup.com
Thursday, March 7, 2013
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