By Request

By Request.

So I am doing this post for someone who asked me the other day what she can do about uneven skin tone.

First off:
Skin tone comes from melanin, a compound that produces the pigmentation in your skin cells. Melanin reacts to ultraviolet light, such as that from the sun or from tanning beds. The more light that you are exposed to, the darker your skin’s pigmentation becomes. However, some areas of your body may contain more melanin than others, and some parts of your body may receive less exposure to light. When this happens, you may experience an appearance of uneven skin tone.


What you can do to improve your skin:
Exfoliate!
The best way to improve skin tone is to exfoliate regularly. Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin. The top, outer layer of skin is usually the sole cause of discoloration because of its direct contact with sunlight. Once you remove this top layer, the skin underneath should be even and normal.


Chemicals!
Chemical exfoliation uses enzymes, such as fruit acids, beta hydroxyl lotions or chemical peels to strip away your top layer of dead skin. They clean your pores from the inside out and fix uneven skin tone, but it is important to start this process slowly. Begin with occasional use of a very mild product. Look for a product that contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHA). Common types of AHAs include glycolic acid (found in sugar), malic acid (from apples) and tartaric acid (in grapes). 


Reduce Cellulite!
Another cause of uneven skin tone is cellulite. No matter what you may hear on late-night infomercials, there is no way to truly get rid of cellulite. But there are things you can do to improve your overall skin tone and, thus, minimize its appearance.
The key to reducing cellulite, like so many other things in life, is nutrition and exercise. Eating a healthy, balanced diet that is high in protein and vitamin C will keep your body active and your skin radiant and glowing. And what is the top mainstay of a skin-friendly diet? Water! Drinking lots of water helps expand your muscles, which minimizes the cellulite’s puffiness.
Keeping your muscles toned through exercise is one of the best ways to fight cellulite and improve skin tone. Running, squats and other leg exercises are especially important for women who have cellulite around their buttocks and thighs. If you can reduce your overall body fat and tighten your skin, your cellulite will be much harder to see.
For cellulite quick-fixes you can also indulge in mud baths, steam baths, or massage therapy. 


Also try a moisturizer with SPF to help block sun damage. 
Witch hazel can help reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone.
Stay away from benzoyl peroxide, this can cause unevenness in skin tone. Many acne medications contain this.

Back To School Skin

It's that time again school has started and back to school products have been bought.

Glue sticks, No. 2 pencils, crayons, whiteout, binders, and folders. Yet what have you bought to indulge your self? I am not talking about those express jeans, or the shoes you've been coveting for some time, I am referring to the Essential beauty products for a fresh back to school look to start of a new year of education, essays, cramming and good grades (hopefully.)

Your face is the first thing people notice unless your wearing a low cut blouse, therefore it is important to have a clean glowing face.

One product that is really great and doesn't take too much time away from your studies is Olay Dual Action Cleanser + Pore Scrub. This product keeps your skin cleansing regimen simple. It cleans and exfoliates with little microbeads. It sells for $5.00 at Wal-mart and about $7.99 at other retail stores.

The next important thing is SPF! No one wants to look like a Prada bag so it is crucial we keep our skin protected. One amazing product I use daily is Loreal Revitalift complete SPF 18 Day cream. This helps skin keep moisture and gives you great protection from the sun that isn't greasy or oily. This retails for about $13.99. I strongly recommend this product.

For the rest of your skin lotion is obviously needed especially during the summer and when wearing that cute skirt. If you want something to tone and tighten skin, I would use Jergens Skin Firming lotion which comes in a regular lotion and a bronzer option as well. I use this daily and boy has is improved my skin. It really has no smell so I usually mist a body spray or perfume after applying. I prefer it to other products that claim to firm skin and promise a bikini body. Its not greasy, hasn't clogged my pores and I love it. This sells for about $6.oo

I hope You Enjoy these Great Products for amazing back to school skin.

Summer Bathing Suits

Heres some of this summer's most trendy and neat bathing suits, that are cute and wearable.

These are adorable and there is one for almost every body shape here. I really love the aqua and purple and patterned one. 

You can even get away with darker colors and some more bold patterns.

All of these are made by H&M.

Here are some body shapes can help you find the proper bathing suit for your body type.

Small bust - What works and what doesn't? For small busted women, the best way to go is to look for triangle bikini tops and v-shaped necklines. Also, when you're in the skinny side aside from the fact that you have a small bust, I suggest you try out stringed ones as they are the most flattering of all the types. Basically, the key to looking for the best swimsuit top for you is to choose ones which has a smaller cup and has padding. I do not particularly suggest going for the ones with the scrunched up fabric at the bottom like that one in on the right --> When you have small busts, instead of making it bigger, it makes it look smaller because you'd have "spaces" on the bikini top. Bandeaus also look very good too on small busts but be careful if you're a little chubby on top as you'd have these fat "overflows" in your underarm area which is so not good! Last advice: Try to go for printed bikinis for a fuller look :)

Big Bust - If your like me finding the right bathing suit when you're so gifted is a task too. You should stick to tops that give you full support and avoid stringy ones unless you're going for that "Baywatch" look. I suggest you go for halter tops with wide support in the bottom and stick to neutral colors with small prints. The key here of course is support so do look for tops that would give you the coverage you need!

No waist - So maybe you have an athletic type of body. Well, no worries! There are still great swimsuits for you! If going for a two-piece swimwear, choose ones with plunging necklines and high cut legs. But really though, the most flattering suit for you is a one-piece bathing suit. Yes, yes! The monokini! The monokini is a one-piece suit with holes in the side that'll expose your waist in the right areas. It will give straight waists the image of being curvy! But if you really insist in picking a two-piece suit, why not try a tankini instead? ;)

Large thighs (pear shaped)- When you have large thighs, you have to be smart and buy a top which would take the attention to it rather than your bottom. Go for fun and light colored tops and stick to dark colored bottoms. It is advisable to choose bottoms which are high cut so as not to emphasize the wide hips however if you're not comfortable with wearing such revealing bottoms, I suggest going for brief cuts and hipsters instead.

These are Basics every girl should know if not take the time to learn them they will help you.

The Birth of Glitz

The Birth of Glitz.

I have always loved makeup, fashion, and glamour. I know it has become increasingly trendy to do makeup tutorials etc. However I wanted to create a blog about everything; Hair, makeup, nails, cooking, health, beauty, tutorials, fashion, etc. I hope I can satisfy and inform those who also share a passion for glamour and being a girl.

Xoxox