Hey there :)
So it's with pleasure that I announce that I'm launching a new blog series called The Guest Post!
Every so often, I'll be looking for writers to contribute fashion/beauty related articles as it's always good to discover new writers and learn new things!
On that note, here is the first Guest Writer post written by a lovely girl called Jennifer :)
Hope you guys enjoy and I'll be back for the next post :)
Maybe she’s born with it, or maybe she’s a
celebrity with exclusive access to the most state-of-the-art beauty treatments
and services available to mankind.
Celebrities are always the modern day ladies
guide to beauty.
Whatever Kiera Knightly and Kate Winslet are doing with their beauty
regimen to look gorgeous 24/7 we want to do to.
Well, now we can ladies.
Here
is your “inside scoop” on the products gorgeous celebrities we love use every
day and the latest and greatest on affordable beauty treatments that will get
you ready for the red carpet every day.
1. Wake-up and wash your face
with a gentle cleanser
-
Easy Does it
Foaming Cleanser --- $29
·
With unique organic,
plant-based ingredients, this cleanser lathers into a soothing, non-drying foam
that cleans softens and helps to protect the face, body and hair.
2. Exfoliate!
·
Although a
little pricey, this clay-based exfoliator is proven to purify and refine all
skin types. Warming on contact, this skin polisher opens pores to cleanse and
purge impurities while silicone-wrapped bamboo crystals buff your skin.
· Faith uses her Clarisonic daily in the shower to remove blackheads, blemishes, and excess oil that build up in your skin. Faith claims it is her only secret to flawless complexion
3. Before applying
moisturizer, mist your face beautiful. Especially nice during the summer!
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Purely Bright
Mist --- $34
·
This mist will help brighten
skin, minimize the appearance of dark spots and discoloration along with
hydrating your skin to restore radiance
4. Moisturize, Moisturize,
Moisturize!
·
Charlize Theron uses a very simple daily routine that consists of light
cleansing and sunblock. This sunblock used a patent pending combination of UV
filters and a powerful anti-oxidant complex to further protect your skin. With
broad spectrum protection with demonstrated efficacy against UVA rays, this
sunblock is your first line of defense when going outside.
5. Night Routine- Cleanse and Moisturize
·
Gucci swears by La Mer to reduce puffiness, fine lines,
dark circles, surface discolorations and unevenness.
·
Rachel Zoe uses this all-purpose cream because of its
all natural plant and organism based ingredients. Zoe uses Egyptian Magic twice
a day all over her face and body. She especially loves that the natural
ingredients are safe for her son.
Now for the REAL work!
A quick
guide to popular celeb beauty treatments and no, we are not talking about Kim
Kardashian’s Vampire Facial…
Laser Skin
Tightening
What?
Laser
skin and tissue tightening is becoming big with Hollywood especially before
red carpet events. Laser skin tightening is a procedure by which you can have
firmer, smoother skin on the face, chest, arms, stomach, legs, and knees. Stars love laser skin tightening before the
red carpet because it is instance, non-surgical, with no downtime while giving
the face a younger appearance. With the
use of two lasers, each with a different wavelength, your surgeon can remove
redness and brown spots while stimulating collagen production to reduce fine
lines and large pores.
How
long does the procedure take? 45 minutes
Side
effects: Dermatitis, regular swelling and pain
Baby Drop
Fillers
What?
A special “Gucci” needle and baby drops of
filler can smooth wrinkles instantly. Fillers plump thin lips and can turn
downward corners upward while enhancing shallow contours and sculpting the
face. They also can soften facial creases such as the ‘parentheses’ and other
wrinkles. Fillers are the only enhancement that provides fuller cheeks that lift
the face while improving the appearance of unwanted scars. Facial Fillers
commonly include those made of hyaluronic acid (a natural sugar that occurs
naturally in our skin).
Celebrities even use fillers on their
hands, to make them look as youthful as their faces, and also on their earlobes
when their diamond plated earrings drag them down.
Brands:
Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse
How
long does the procedure take? 10-30 minutes
Side
effects: Some swelling and bruising for 2-3 days.
Tenderness and redness for several days.
Botox LITE
Same old Botox without the frozen face
What?
Some call it
“baby-botox” or “mini-botox” but however you call it is solving the problems of
frozen-face. Botox
is a natural purified protein used for wrinkle reduction. Very low doses are
administered directly into the overactive muscles that cause worry lines, frown
lines and crow’s feet. The idea behind Botox-lite is that doctors are
administering tiny amounts of Botox injected in multiple areas, just enough to
relax muscles without paralyzing them.
How
long does the procedure take? 10-30 minutes for
application
Side
effects: regular swelling and bruising. Potential
headaches, nausea, and flu syndrome.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
What?
As we age,
our collagen production slows down significantly making our faces appear
thinner and older. Boosting collagen production is huge in Tinsletown using the
most popular laser on the market the Fraxel Laser. The laser is able to
penetrate deep within the skin to treat damaged underlying skin. The laser
creates microscopic tears deep within the skin which trigger the body to
naturally produce more collagen in the repairing process.
How
long does the procedure take? Full face – up to 2
hours
Side effects: Swelling, itching, stinging.
After 5-7 days your skin will become dry and peel. Healing typically takes
10-21 days.
Weekly/Monthly
Treatments
Facials,
chemical peels, microdermabrasion and LED light treatment
What?
In their down time, often on
a weekly basis, celebs will do it all. They are in the public eye every day of
the year so they ensure their skin is well maintained. Available at any medical
spa or dermatologist, treatments like these offer anti-aging results without
the hassle. These treatments are provided in office, same day with no downtime
so a quick stop by at your nearest dermatologist is fairly easy.
How
long do the procedures take? 30-60 minutes for
application depending on the treatment
Side
effects: Regular swelling, pain and bruising.
There you have it! A daily regimen with
products that celebs use every day mixed with a few monthly skin treatments can
result in age-less, wrinkle-free, skin making you look younger every day! These
may be the celebrities beauty secrets but they are no secret to us, feel free
to share with your friends as you wish!
Bio: Jen is a writer for a medical reconstructive and cosmetic
surgery center in Nashville, TN. She has two kittens and loves to write about
all things beauty, women, health and fitness! She spends her days outside and
at the center where she learns as much as she can from the board certified
surgeons. This cosmetic surgery center specializes in eyelid
lift (blepharoplasty) and No-Downtime procedures such as the Liquid
Lift and Laser
therapy. Jen also has a personal blog Littlefurrymusings.tumblr.com where she writes about all kinds of things that she thinks
others would enjoy.
Want to write for XxxLoveIsBeautyxxX?
Email Becky at beckyshan@hotmail.co.uk and pitch me an idea :)
Stay Beautiful! xoxo
Love this new series and love my Clarisonic! I swear by it too :)
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Awesome guest post! Thanks for sharing those skin secrets!
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Great post ;3
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Its such a informative post... So many useful thing in one post..
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