The Lipstick Party

Acne scars have a drastic consequence on the sense of worth of a person. A lot of us, in our adolescence, may have suffered from an acute case of acne; it is one of those unlucky and soul-burning personal rites of passage most of us had to go through while growing up. Foremost, we had to cope with the crimson pustules called pimples, and then, we had to face the scarring that is finally left behind.

Grime and sebum can clog skin pores, producing a condition welcoming to bacteria. The bacteria , in turn, cause zits.

Once we get over the pimples, we have to deal with the scars. Although there are acne scars that disappear with time, some do not. Living with these scars on our own faces can be a miserable experience.

There are 4 varieties of scarring caused by acne. Ice pick scars got their name because they leave pit-like marks on the skin’s surface. Boxcar scars are usually spread over on the sides of the head and the cheeks, and they could resemble scars left after a case of chickenpox. Keloidal and hypertrophic scars could be easily identified because of their raised outer membranes. Rolling scars look like shallow hollows on the skin.  Read more...

Everybody deserves a little treat after a hard day’s work. Difficult schedules, financial strife, and emotional stress – all these and more add to the decreasing energy level of people.

What better way to de-stress than to resign yourself to a comforting massage, a facial treatment, get your nails done… those kind of things. One great destination is a day spa, the place to go to for total relaxation.

A day spa is an unquestionable haven to those who want to indulge in comforting body treatments and to just simply be away from the chaos of the outside world. Unlike resort spas, you don’t spend the night at day spas.

With the legion of day spas dotting almost every corner, it is important, however, to pick the right one. Decent day spas must give you that soothing and relaxing feeling that you so loved. The vicinity should be impeccably clean with robes, slippers, and individual lockers rendered and calming background music on. Check the menu if a certain day spa offers extensive list of massage, body, and facial services, which should be, of course, conducted by professional and highly-trained therapists.  Read more...