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CHANEL has introduced Ultra Correction Lift, a line of four products that uses a plant-based protein.

According to the scientists at CHANEL Beaute, a lifted and toned appearance requires more than a boost of collagen and elastin. It also requires TENSIN, a critical protein, naturally abundant in young skin, that anchors and connects cells to the skin’s dermal network. CHANEL scientists discovered that the key to helping restore tensin to its youthful level is Elemis PFA*, an exclusive, powerful ingredient targeted to stimulate the production of this age-defying protein.

There are four products in the ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT line

• ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT Sculpting Firming Concentrate 5.0 oz. $165.00
• ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT Lifting Firming Day Fluid SPF15 1.7 oz. $150.00
• ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT Lifting Firming Day Cream SPF15 1.7 oz. $150.00
• ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT Lifting Firming Night Cream 1.7 oz. $165.00

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Selma Hayek has announced she will be creating her own anti-aging skincare line that will be sold in drugstores.

She said “I’m trying to develop a line with a drugstore so that it is affordable for everyone. We’ve researched for two to three years. My grandmother was a cosmetologist and she used to make her own creams, but my whole approach is how can we get the essence of the really expensive ones, but for everyone to be able to afford.”

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A. Vitamin A
It’s hard to find a derm who doesn’t love vitamin A in the form of topical retinol, one of the most effective weapons in the antiaging arsenal. When converted by the skin into retinoic acid, vitamin A boosts collagen production, stimulates cell turnover, and reduces the size and secretion of sebaceous glands, making it a potent cure-all for wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and acne. While stronger retinoic acids are available only by prescription, retinol—a milder form of vitamin A—is widely available over the counter.

B. Butter
Derived from the nut of the African karate tree, shea is one type of butter you can pile on guilt-free. It mimics skin’s own lipids, protecting it from irritation and speeding up its repair process.

C. Coffee
Talk about a wake-up call: Applied topically, vasoconstricting caffeine reduces redness and deflates undereye puffiness. Plus, the extract of the coffeeberry has 10 times the antioxidant power of other polyphenols such as green tea and pomegranate.

D. Vitamin D
Just a few minutes of sun exposure is enough to soak up a hefty dose of UVB rays, which help skin synthesize vitamin D, a proven deterrent to osteoporosis and heart disease. There’s no excuse for a bake-off, though—salmon and milk restock the nutrient without the risk of that other D: sun damage.

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Sometimes when one suffers from dry skin the thought is they can re-moisturise their skin by bathing it in water. Doing this will in fact make things worse, as it removes the protective sebum (oil layer) from the skin, making skin more prone to drying than before. Some of the best ways to re-hydrate skin are:

• Have a healthy balanced diet full of foods which contain sulphur, Vitamin A, B and C which are all great for the skin.
• Wash with good soap products such as Dove or Olay, which don’t dry skin so much.
• Don’t bathe more than once if you can help it. Bathing excessively removes the protective sebum (oil layer) from the skin.
• Use lukewarm water when bathing, hot water dries the skin out more.
• Use a good moisturising cream, particularly after shaving.
• If you can afford it, buying an air humidifier to use throughout the winter months can help counter the drying effects of central heating usage.

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Place four ripe, strawberries in a bowl. Smash the strawberries with fork. Add a teaspoon of plain yogurt and stir until the mixture is smooth. Apply the mixture to your face, and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. The yogurt will naturally exfoliate your oily skin.

MILK CREAM & TUMERIC MASK
Ingredients
1/2 tsp Rosewater
1 tblsp Thick Milk Cream
A pinch Turmeric Powder
Method
To thick milk cream, add a small pinch of turmeric. Apply this on your face and arms, and keep as such for a couple of hours. Bathe with warm water and soap and wash off till all the residue of cream has gone. This will leave your skin radiant and glowing. You can also add 1/2 tsp of rosewater to the cream; this will leave your skin radiant and glowing.

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Masks should stay on for 10-15 minutes. Follow with a cleansing and a thin layer of moisturizer.

Ingredients:

• 1½ tsp green clay (French is preferred)
• ½ tsp kaolin clay
• 1½ tbsp aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp rosewater
• 2 drops rose essential oil

Preparation:

Mix green and kaolin clays together.
Add in the aloe vera gel, rosewater and oils.
Refrigerate mixture for up to four weeks.

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Below is some time tested and perfectly safe solutions to the problems of dark circles. These are safe and free from any harmful effects as you need to take special care for your eyes due to its sensitive nature. One should be careful while applying anything around your eyes. Due to this we suggest some of the best natural and safe solutions.

>> Cucumber
Clean makeup and cut thin pieces of cucumber and chill them in fridge. Apply round and thin slices of cucumber over your eyes. Keep your eyes shut. Relax and leave the cucumber on your eyes for 15 minutes.

>> Ice Cubes
Ice cubes are usually used on dark circles around eyes which are caused due to scorching sun. The dark shadow around eyes is due to the heat and pollution that is faced when one go out of their house in full sun. Take a small piece of ice cube of enough size to cover eyes. Place it over eyes and leave it for few minutes. This helps in lightening the dark circles around your eyes.

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Honey is the perfect balancing treatment and moisturizer.

I’ve heard that honey has antiseptic, healing properties that have been used to heal infections. All I know is that honey may be the perfect product. It makes the best facial mask, hair conditioner, and tea / food sweetener. Honey fights infections, acne, and dry skin…so in my opinion, it’s a must for every woman’s skincare regime. 

Homemade Beauty Tips How To: All you need is honey. This is an easy, natural mask for people with dry or acne prone skin. After washing your face, gently apply honey with your hands to your face, lips, and eyelids. After 10 – 20 minutes, gently rinse it off. I’ve found it to be an excellent moisturizing treatment, and perfect to remove dry patches on skin or lips.

Homemade Beauty Tips Hint: Depending on the type of honey you use, the mask tends to get drippy quickly so it’s best to do this treatment over the sink or in the shower. You can even use it as a hair conditioner or mix it in with your conditioner for shinier hair.

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If you have determined that you have combination skin, the products you use to care for it are very important. Before you begin spot-treatments for your problem areas, however, remember to first attend to your face as a whole.

Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser up to twice daily. Washing your face less than this could leave excess dirt and oil to clog your pores. Washing more than twice daily could suck moisture out of your dry areas, causing redness and irritation.

For Oily Areas

If you apply moisturizers, use only oil-free types, and use minimally. Apply a gentle astringent or a toner formulated for combination skin upon these areas. Use oil-free and/or oil-absorbing cosmetics on these areas to control shine. Matte-type foundation and dusting powders help to absorb oil. Removing make-up each might before bed is important because oil-prone areas can thrive under make-up.

At least once each week, apply a mask formulated to fight oil and blackheads. Only apply it to your oily areas! A natural–and inexpensive–alternative is oatmeal. Add a tiny bit of water and apply to the face. Let it sit until it dries.

Hair care can sometimes play a role in oily skin. If your hair holds grease and oils, wash it at least every other day with an oil-reducing shampoo.

For Dry Areas

Avoid alcohol-based cleansers, and don’t use soaps since they tend to have a drying effect. Wash the normal-to-dry areas of your face very gently. Don’t scrub or rub too hard; to do so could cause over-drying and irritation. Use astringent sparingly. Then apply a moisture-rich cream or moisturizer. Make sure to avoid your T-zone or the oiliest part of your face–it doesn’t need any more oil.

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