Let's talk about...beauty vloggers

When we're trying to perfect our nail art or eyeshadow, we often turn to YouTube’s beauty vloggers for help. There’s no doubt that YouTube has revolutionised beauty. There are countless hair, makeup and nail tutorials on the website; it has also helped to launch the careers of these vloggers to superstar levels. So without further ado, let me present to you the 5 best beauty vloggers:

1. Michelle Phan
Since Michelle Phan began posting tutorials in 2007, she's has gained millions of followers for her videos, which she enhances with her colorful costumes and themes.

2. Zoella
Zoe has a bubbly personality and a great sense of humor, and her makeup techniques are spot-on.

3. Bethany Mota
Bethany rose to fame for her haul videos, in which she shows her fashion and style purchases. She uploads videos of outfit ideas, makeup and hair tutorials, recipes, and DIY ideas.

4. Ingrid Nilsen
Ingrid began her YouTube channel because she wanted to share her feeling of confidence with other people and push herself to overcome her fear of public speaking. In her videos she covers topics such as fashion, lifestyle and make-up.

5. Kandee Johnson
Kandee is a makeup guru known for her colorful style and costume makeup tutorials; she also posts things useful for day-to-day life as well.

-Emily

Reference: http://newmediarockstars.com/2015/03/best-beauty-youtubers-8-top-beauty-gurus-to-watch/

Are you in 20s? Do you think wrinkles is not your problems?

You are wrong. You'd better start now to prevent wrinkles!

Let me tell you how to prevent wrinkles

1.  Wear sunscreen everyday

You might think you don’t need to put sunscreen when you are inside or it’s rainy. But you need to wear sunscreen every day. 365 days a year, rain or shine, inside or out. Daylight and sunlight is causing a considerable amount of DNA damage to your skin without you even realizing it. 

      2.  Start using eye cream.

 The eye area is the first area to age due to wear and tear from smiling, squinting and rubbing your eyes. It is important to keep it hydrated and nourished for preventing premature lines and wrinkles.

3. Load up on Antioxidants

 “Antioxidants like vitamin C help to prevent the breakdown in collagen over time that causes wrinkles,” Dr Chwalek explains. “Retin-A is another great ingredient to use because it deals with acne breakouts as well preventing fine lines over time.”

4.  Change Your Lifestyle

Try to eat fresh food, instead of processed food. Take a good sleep and release stress by working out! Also make sure you are washing your face every night to remove makeup. Going to bed without washing your face could lead to clog pore. If you are too tired to remove makeup, try to use facial wipes. 

Reference: http://blog.reneerouleau.com/in-your-20s-the-10-best-ways-to-prevent-wrinkles-starting-now/

Reference:https://www.bustle.com/articles/35059-7-things-you-should-do-for-your-skin-in-your-early-20s

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By Irene

Cosmetic advertising plays a large role in the promotion of beauty products, predominantly geared towards women and men who want to improve their overall appearance. In the past and present, there has been evidence of campaigns that have come under criticism for their use of pseudoscience and unrealistic goals. Some, for example Estee Lauder, have used photo manipulation to enhance the appearance of the models which again creates detrimental psychological effects in children and adults alike.

However, it is not always doom and gloom. Currently, advertisements are becoming more and more open about different beauty perspectives and types. Take Dove's commercial ads for example. Dove's women advertisements have become increasingly more body-positive, with a general love-yourself vibe and message. Furthermore, Dove has also incorporated messages from the well-known to the common people. 

Men's beauty standards are still not on the same revolutionary bandwagon as women's. There is still a lot of emphasis placed on "manly" being the only form of "attractiveness". However, in our current society, change is imminent and it is only a matter of time before the beauty standards of men is broaden. For now, we'll just have to wait and see and enjoy the humorous advertising charms.

Cindy

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetics_advertising

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/makeup-for-men-is-no-longer-taboo-2013-5?r=US&IR=T

Lets talk about hair.

There is no doubt that hair has always been an indicator of both social and professional status and it has been worn in different styles to represent religion.

In some cultures and religions, hair is viewed differently and has a significance.  For example, Buddhist monks shave their heads and beards to symbolise detachment from material possessions. Its also frowned upon for monks to dye or pluck out their grey hairs as they are reminders of the shortness of life and old age. In Sikh religion, it is traditional for hair to be kept uncut as hair is viewed as a symbol of strength and holiness which symbolises denial of vanity and acceptance of a simple life.

We often link hair back to our identity as it is something that is both personal and public. Sometimes people have ‘bad hair days’ which can mean their hair is too dry, frizzy, damaged or a bad hair cut and the list goes on. It may not seem like a big deal to have a ‘bad hair day’ but these can seriously affect a persons self esteem and confidence.

There will always be a new hair trend in style and everyone wants to get, here are some of the biggest trends in hair:

BOMBSHELL BEDHEAD

In the 1960s film actresses like Jane Fonda and Raquel Welch taught women that bigger is better when it comes to hair.

FARRAH HAIR

Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett had long, feathered locks and were a stark contrast to the long, hippy hair that has been a trend a decade before.

THE RACHEL

Celebrity stylist Chris McMillan created the perfectly coifed shag for Jennifer Aniston ‘Friends” character and started a worldwide phenomenon. This cut was not easy to maintain although this did not stop millions of 25 year old girls from trying it.

 Suzannah

Sources:

http://www.belgraviacentre.com/blog/the-importance-of-hair-throughout-history/

http://www.sittingprettyhalohair.com/blogs/news/48037505-why-hair-is-important-to-women

https://mom.me/entertainment/16238-biggest-pop-culture-hair-trends-all-time/item/wob/

There is no concrete definition to what beauty is; even across cultures the definition of beauty changes. However 6 crazy trends have popped up in Chinese social media, in attempts to define if you are hot or not! Remember though, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and these trends are a bit crazy).

1. A4 Paper Challenge

This challenge involves holding an A4 paper (portrait, which is about 21 cm in width and 29.7 cm in length), in front of your waist. If your waist disappears and you can only see your hips and torso, you have met the beauty standards of this challenge. What do you think about paper thin waists?

2. Belly Button Challenge

Another challenge emphasizing thin waists but with a twist! If you can reach around behind your back with your arm and touch your belly button, you have the perfect arm length and waist ratio according to this beauty trend. 

3. Clavicle or Collarbone Challenge  

 Try fitting a roll of coins along your collarbone. If you can balance these coins in your collarbone, not only do you have money but you also have a nice, bony structure... 

4. Money Wrist Challenge 

In Asia, slim and slender is the rage. Here is another challenge involving money and beauty. If you can wrap a Chinese paper bill around your wrist, you have a beautiful dainty wrist. 

5. IPhone Knee Challenge

Sorry Samsung users, looks like you have to seize an iphone 6 to complete this challenge. Hold your iphone 6 across your knees lengthwise, if your phone covers your kneecaps then you have accomplished this challenge. 

6. Fingertrap Test

The challenge which led to the creation of all of these insane trends...referred to as the "beauty and ugliness identification method", this challenge involves holding your finger straight against your nose and chin; if your lips do not tough your finger you're beautiful because you have the perfect nose, lips and chin proportions.

Check out the video below by Double Chen on these crazy beauty challenges!

Reference: http://lifestyle.toggle.sg/en/lifestyle/fashion-and-beauty/beauty-galleries/hot-or-not-5-ridiculous-5680376#slideshow-7

But remember... 

- Tina

Let's talk about...crazy beauty trends

1. Black teeth 
Known in Japan as Ohaguro, it is a custom of dyeing one's teeth black. It was popular in Japan until the Meiji era. Dyeing was mainly done by married women and was beneficial, as it prevented tooth decay.

2. Bagel head
A type of body modification created in Canada and practised in the Japanese underground scene, it is a temporary (6-to 24-hour) swelling distortion of the forehead created by a saline drip and often shaped to resemble a bagel or doughnut.

3. Tattooths
Able to be removed and interchangeable, tattooths are more permanent than a stain on the enamel, but less permanent than an actual tattoo. This is because your dentist can remove the tattoo from the surface of your tooth at any time without damaging the tooth. So, if you no longer want a tattooth or want a different image, you can remove or change your tooth tattoo at your next dental appointment.

4.Toe-Besity Surgery
There is a growing number of patients turning to podiatrists to reshape and make their toes thinner and more attractive. Depending on the complexity of the operation, costs can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.

5. Vajazzle
A form of genital decoration, it is formed by the application of crystal ornaments on the shaved pubic area of a woman. This phenomenon was popularized by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt.

-Emily

Reference: http://stylecaster.com/beauty/weirdest-weird-beauty-trends-leave-speechless/slide1

Thinking about losing weight but don’t know how to start? Here’s five common diet plans. 

Grapefruit Diet

As its name suggests, the Grapefruit Diet is a meal plan with a primary focus on consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice at every meal. This diet is suitable for a person who want quick weight loss. 

Weight Watchers Diet

The Weight Watchers diet is long-term weight management and this is good for improving better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle. There are no forbidden foods. Instead, a point system ascribes values to foods. To achieve weight-loss goals, dieters must stay under a certain number of points for foods consumed.

3-Hour Diet

The 3-Hour Diet is eating small portions every three hours throughout the day. Eating constantly will keep your metabolism continually running at a high rate and burning fat. You can eat all the types of food you want but there’s portion restrictions.

Cabbage Soup Diet

The Cabbage Soup Diet involves eating a very limited diet primarily made up of cabbage soup for a week in order to achieve quick weight loss. This is a good way of losing weight in short time. 

Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet encourages a healthy lifestyle through consumption of fresh foods. The Mediterranean diet includes vegetable, legumes, fresh fruit, olive oil, fish, poultry and red wine. The diet is good for person who want to lose weight in healthy way and can bring various other health benefits as well.

by Irene 

Reference: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/diet-reviews#11
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Want to satisfy your stomach but too worried about its effects on your body? Well have no fear, beauty foods are here! With these little snacks on this list, say goodbye to hunger and hello to healthy days ahead.

Avocado
Packed full of biotins, this snack prevents brittle hair, dry skin and nails.

Tomatoes
The paste of a tomato can help prevent sunburns when combined with olive oil daily for 10 weeks. Neat right? Not only are tomatoes great sources of antioxidant lycopenes, its nutrients are also known for slowing down cellular damage.

Salmon
Salmons contain astaxanthin, which improves skin elasticity. Not only that, salmon is a good source of omega-3, which is said to aid in a weight loss, healthier skin and improved energy.

Eggs!
These delicious treats contain protein that helps repair cells that have suffered free radical damage. It also contains biotin, which is said to protect against dry skin.

Pomegranate
You can apply this antioxidant-rich fruit on your skin to help create more collagen for your skin, which speeds up its healing process.

Walnuts (you must be nuts not to try this!)
Bad puns aside, if you're not a big fan of fish, then this is the snack for you! Filled with omega-3, this can help put a shine to your hair and smoothen your skin, making it look younger then ever! If you're allergic to nuts and fish (or just don't like it), then there are also omega-3 tablets available at the pharmacy too!

Here's a quick video for healthy ideas 

          


Have fun snacking! Cindy
Reference:
http://www.rd.com/health/beauty/8-essential-foods-for-beautiful-skin/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DteLKXFQqXc

They say the most beautiful thing about a person is their smile. So why do people not put much thought into the health of their teeth?

Some might say they are too busy to brush, floss and maintain their teeth but it is crucial to maintain a healthy mouth. Some people believe others get perfect teeth from their good genes while this is partly true it is not merely the reason. Some people even put the blame on their parents and say they are the cause of their bad teeth.  Most people believe they are doing all they can to clean their teeth the right way but in fact they are damaging them even more. Dentist Mark Burhenne explains that brushing your teeth back and fourth will cause the enamel on your teeth to erode while also increasing the likelihood of your teeth becoming sensitive to hot and cold foods and liquids. Also over brushing can increase your chances of developing cavities and receding gums. The bristles move in a back and fourth motion which means they bounce off the surface of teeth rather than getting in between them.

The solution for this is to use small circular motions with your brush in the direction of your gum growth, also placing your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle where the teeth meet the gums. I highly recommend clicking on this link and watching a video on how to correctly maintain that healthy looking smile!

VIDEO:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHXOPun1cOs

Suzannah :)

Reference: https://www.newbeauty.com/hottopic/blogpost/9595-the-common-way-you-brush-your-teeth-is-probably-causing-your-gums-to-recede/

We've talked a lot about how to get glowing skin, but having healthy, radiant hair is also important to your aesthetics!
To maintain healthy hair, here are some golden rules provided by Stylish:

How often to I wash my hair?

Often, people make the mistake of washing their hair everyday! Although it is tempting to wash your hair daily to maintain cleanliness, you are also washing out vital oils which keep your hair healthy. You really only need to wash your hair two times to three times a week max!

Cool showers and scalp massages. 

When washing your hair it is good to avoid hot showers as hot water will dry out your scalp and create tangles.
Where you shampoo also counts in keeping that healthy hair. You should use shampoo on your scalp, not the ends of your hair! The shampoo will reach the ends as you wash it out; it's not good to scrub the ends. Also massaging your scalp is a good way to detoxify and encourage blood circulation.

Towel dry before applying conditioner. 

Before you apply conditioner, it is good practice to give it a gentle towel dry. This removes excess water in your hair, giving room for the conditioner to penetrate the hair shaft and deliver the necessary moisture. You may also squeeze out the water if short on time. Also concentrate on the ends and avoid the roots when conditioning!

Hair- drying Techniques. 

One of the worst things you can do to your hair is overheat it! So when blow drying your hair use a low- heat setting, keeping the nozzle pointed sideways and not downwards. Try flipping your hair upside down and move around, keeping the hair dryer at a distance. More movement creates more voluminous hair!

Taking care of your hair could be the highlight of your look~  Tina

Reference:
http://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/the-golden-rules-of-good-hair-care-simple-steps-to-get-beautiful-happy-healthy-hair-celebrity-hairdresser-tips-advice

Hey guys, today I’m going to talk about homemade skin pack!

You can have a good and smooth skin with natural ingredients that are easy to find at home. It's not hard to make a homemade skin pack!

I will introduce three homemade skin packs

      1.  Banana face pack if you want whitening effect

Banana is good for whitening. Blend one banana and add some honey of yogurt. Mix all of these and apply this to face as a pack. Wash it after 10-15 minutes. If you do this regularly and continuously, you can gain brighten skin.

      2. Aloe vera gel for fairness skin

It has been proven that Aloe vera gel is great for fairness skin.

Cut an Aloe Vera leave and extract the gel from it. Now apply the gel to face as a pack. Keep this for 15-20 minutes and then wash away with water.

3. Milk and honey pack for brightening

Milk is good ingredient as it is easy to find at home and it works in great way to bring bright skin. Also honey is good for moisturising.

-Add one table spoon of milk with one table spoon of honey and then mix it

-leave it for 10-15 minutes and wash it.

Reference: https://beautyhealthtips.in/natural-homemade-skin-whitening-face-packs/

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