ECONOMIC HOME SKIN CARE REMEDIES WITH EASE

A good complexion is the first thing many people notice in a girl. Acne can be a tremendously embarrassing and burdensome problem. It is easy to feel that you don't have control over your breakouts. But the fact is, you do.
Now, your first response may be to assume that I'm going to recommend you see your dermatologist. Yes, in very severe cases one must do this but if it is mild acne you may want to explore this natural ways which i hope you will find helpful

Isn't it time we kick back the acne out o our beautiful skin? ah ah what is it sef? Acne has dealt with us so much for centuries and decades, and as the David Beckham “Kick Malaria” Advert goes, we hope to bring you ways and means to successfully kick this issue out of our skin, it gets so bad sometimes that one’s face looks like Footballs lined up for the Eyimba football club season

Here are some easy things you can start doing today to help you heal your acne. You should notice a difference in about 4 weeks. Stick with whichever works best for you. When it comes to managing acne, experience is a powerful teacher.


Remedy 1: Vitamin E

Try applying vitamin E to the scarred area three to four times daily to help reduce its visibility. If you keep at it, you should see some results after one to two weeks. It takes a long time before you get really noticeable effects. You can pierce you normal vitamin E Capsule and apply on affected area


Remedy 2: Tomato

Placing slices of tomato on your skin can act as an astringent to break up oil, lift away dead skin and help prevent acne. The pulp of the tomato has the strongest astringent properties.


Remedy 3: Toothpaste

Apply a dab of toothpaste on your pimple before bed. This is useful for new pimples, especially big ones. Whenever I spot a new pimple, I try this. Usually the next morning, it will be dried out enough to pop on its own.

Remedy 4: Ginger

After cleaning your skin, cut a few slices of fresh ginger and apply to the affected area for 20 minutes. You'd better do this laying down, otherwise the ginger may fall off. It might burn a little, but probably not too much. The ginger may leave behind a bit of redness after you remove it, but don't be too worried. Just wipe off and have a good rest. In the morning, the scar should become smooth, and will hopefully fade completely within two weeks (please i you skin is sensitive skip this remedy)
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Remedy 5: Lemons

Lemon juice is effective in lightening the dark spots left by acne and pimples.
First, cleanse the scarred area with water. Soak up a teaspoon of lemon juice with a cotton ball and smooth it over the marks. Leave the juice in place for ten minutes, then rinse.
Be careful how often you use lemon juice: it can have the side effect of making your skin light sensitive. Make sure to cover treated areas with sunscreen before going outdoors.(please i you skin is sensitive skip this remedy)

Remedy 6: Apply a honey mask to your face once or twice a week

Honey has antibacterial properties so it is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes. It is also gentle on sensitive skin.

Remedy 7: Keep your hair off your face

If you have long hair or bangs, pull your hair off your face. Your hair contains oils as well, and will contribute to your breakouts. You'll also want to wash your hair everyday and after workouts

Remedy 8: Eat carrots for beta-carotene (Vitamin A)

Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and actually prevents acne. It helps reduce sebum production. This vitamin is essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant needed to rid your body of toxins. Did you know that a deficiency in vitamin A can actually cause acne?

Remedy 9:

Do not pick or squeeze your blackheads and pimples

As tempting as it may be, do not squeeze, scratch, rub or touch your pimples and blackheads. Do any of these actions, actually increases the sebum production. Plus, when you squeeze, you are actually rupturing the membranes below your skin, causing infection and sebum to spread underneath your skin. The result is more pimples. Abeg o! Resist it and send it back to sender

Remedy 10:
Wash your pillow case every other day

Your face lays on your pillow case every day. Your pillow case absorbs the oils from your skin and reapplies the dirt and oil. Thus causing breakouts. Keep your sheets and pillow cases clean.

I hope this has been helpful, please do not hesitate to contact me I you have any questions, remember I’m always here to serve you. Together let us embark on the journey to achieving the best our skin has to offer!

Source- Couvrez organic Skincare

HOUSE OF NWOCHA PREPARES TO LAUNCH "ZION" & FACE OF BRAND

Ugonna Omeruo of House of Nwocha has announced the launch of her third fashion collection called “ZION” and a ‘FACE OF BRAND’ unveiling.

The event is scheduled to take place on the Sunday, 24th of October, 2010 at the brand new and fabulous hotel ‘Four Points by Sheraton’ Lagos.

ABOUT HOUSE OF NWOCHA
Porpularly known as HON -HOUSE OF NWOCHA is a premium luxury clothing line that was launched in December 2006. The brand is known to cater for the wardrobe needs of  fashionable women of all ages.

The HON spring/summer 2011 collection was inspired by an Asian Samurai Painting and has a colour mix of fuchsia pink, royal blue & black. The collection reveals an array of long classic dresses and edgy short pieces with Asian silk fabrics soft in texture and flows in peace like a nile.

THE COLLECTION/THE SHOW 
Ugonna Omeruo refers to her brand new collection as ‘ZIONIC PARADISE' with a combination of edgy and classic.

The one hundred and fifty invite-only event promises to be one-of-a-kind evening of designer Fashion, fabulous drinks, and energetic music with performances by MI & Waje.

The event is put together to attract Boutique and specialty fashion buyers covering the African fashion market, Fashion representatives, Fashion PR Gurus, Fashionistas, Selected VIP’s, Socialites, Celebrities, and Corporate Sponsors.
Supporting the event are brands like Ovation, Jigga Entertainment, Oma Make-up, Touch of Glamour, Okam Anthony Photography, Virtual Xchange and more.

House of Nwocha will also be available to take orders from the brand new collections on the spot that day.

For more information on the event or to be included in our guest list please email hseofnwocha@yahoo.com

“HOUSE OF NWOCHA designs are for women who know how to wear fashionable clothes without forgetting their sense of style”.

FRUITS - THEN & NOW

Its so amazing how some of our favourite fruits have "Evolved" over the years. Some of them today are popular brand names in both the Communication and Fashion industry alike . Below are some of these fruits and their popular brand .I am actually thinking....When will "Agbalumor" be used as a brand name ? Just a thought.....


The blackberry is an edible fruit

BlackBerry is a line of mobile e-mail and smartphone devices developed and designed by Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM) since 1996.
BlackBerry functions as a personal digital assistant with address book, calendar and to-do list capabilities. It also functions as a portable media player with support for music and video playback and camera picture and video capabilities. BlackBerry is primarily known for its ability to send and receive (push) Internet e-mail wherever mobile network service coverage is present, or through Wi-Fi connectivity

Pawpaw also known as Papaya is a pod like fruit rich in Vitamin A

Papaya fashion is the kind of high end clothing that those of us over thirty wished we could wear. Cornerstone Apparel Inc. knew what they were doing when they created this line of women’s clothing to meet the needs of petite and junior women falling between the ages of 16 and 25. These are the women who tend to be in the best shape of their lives and they wear the clothes that show it off.

“The king of the fruits”, mango fruit is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich fruit with unique flavor, fragrance, taste, and heath promoting qualities making it a common ingredient in new functional foods often called “super fruits”.

Mango clothing company is a worldwide famous manufacturer and distributor, specializing in women's and men's apparel and accessories . Mango clothing brand MNG or as it is branded in the US "MNG by Mango" was founded in 1984 and has become one of the leaders in European retail sales. It is based in Barcelona, Spain and has over 850 stores around the globe in 81 countries. Mango is gradually winning the US market by opening stores in the major cities' metropolitan areas.

The banana is well known for its high potassium content

A foremost fashion line

An orange is a type of citrus fruit which people often eat. Oranges are a very good source of vitamins, especially vitamin C

Since June 2006, Orange has become the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile in most of its markets and Orange Business Services, the name for the services offered to businesses worldwide.

Strawberry plants produce attractive fruit with fine flavor. Strawberries have a very high vitamin C content and are versatile as a dessert food.

Strawberry is one of New York's leading retailers of popular priced junior, junior plus and misses clothing and accessories. Up-to-the minute fashions arrive on a daily basis with brand names selling at a fraction of the department store prices.

Delicious and crunchy apple fruit is one of the popular fruit that contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, which are required for normal growth

Apple's trademark sleek and compact design shines through the innovative Mac range. The MacBook, iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini are powerful on the inside and stylish on the outside. See all products at Apple shop UK.

Cherry fruits are roughly round with a depression at apex (top) of the fruit . The skin is smooth and shiny and usually ranges from pale to very dark red,

A global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of computer keyboards, snap-action and rocker switches, magnetic sensors and controls, and automotive modules. Select from the hundreds of keyboard, switch and sensor products presented here.

BEAUTY SHELF LIFE

When we consider purchasing the best makeup, we often take into account several different factors like price, ingredients, whether or not the product is tested on animals, packaging, and skin type designation. However, once the purchase has been made, just as with other products, we have a tendency to think that the decision-making is over. What many do not consider is that taking care of our products is just as important in maximizing their effectiveness as is purchasing the right kind of products.
When it comes to makeup, proper care is absolutely critical. This is especially true of organic makeup. Why? Simply because organic products do not contain the fillers and preservatives that synthetic makeup products do. As a result, organic makeup products do not have a very long shelf life, and since most manufacturers do not print expiration dates, we must be ever-vigilant about the product’s state on our own.
Perhaps because of the lack of an expiration date on makeup, it is very common for women to store cosmetic products for years and years. And of course, makeup, whether or not it’s organic, is expensive. As such tossing products away unnecessarily can hit our pocketbooks pretty hard. But the dangers posed by expired makeup are far more damaging than the economic cost of keeping cosmetics products up-to-date.
According to various articles, old makeup can harbor dangerous bacteria. With foundations, expired makeup can cause what is called peri-oral dermatitis, which is manifested by little red bumps that look like acne. Expired mascara can cause conjunctivitis, an eye infection that is also known as pink eye. What’s more, women should be particular vigilant when it comes to lipsticks and lip balms, especially if there’s the possibility that it could have been used by others. In many cases, women can get cold sores through a herpes virus that can easily be absorbed by lip products.

Experts say that when it comes to cosmetics products, go with the smell test. Even if it has only been three months since purchasing, if the product smells strange, then it probably contains bacteria and should be thrown out. It’s also very important to consistently change makeup applicators, which are also breeding grounds for bacteria. While it may be difficult to justify throwing out expensive cosmetics products, the cost will be significantly less than having to deal with a potential infection.

Info- Organic make up and skin care

3-5yrs
-lip pencil
-eye pencil
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3 yrs
-conditioner
-shampoo
-shower gels

2-3 yrs
-body lotion
-lipstick
-lipgloss

2 yrs
-perfume
-foundation

1 yr
-bath oil

3-12 months
-acne treatment
-anti-aging treatment

3-4 months
-mascara
-liquid eyeliner

PRESENTING "UGO" aka MAKE ME

Women-dominated professions are fast becoming male bastions. After chefs, it is now the hair dressing arena that is throwing up some of the best names in the industry. The bubbly city of Lagos has its fair share of male hairdressers in keeping with the trend of increasing male hairstylists across the world.

Whether it dates back to Vidal Sassoon of the '60s, famous for the bob and geometric haircuts, Toni and Guy with their cutting edge styles to famed hair experts like Fredric Fekkai (Sandra Bullock and Barbara Streisand's hairdresser), Andre Walker (Oprah Winfrey's hairstylist) — the list of male hairstylists is endless. Among others are Allen Edwards does Dustin Hoffman and Raquel Welch's hair and is also famous for Farrah Fawcett's shag hair cut.

Here in Lasgidi , one name that comes readily when the Stars are mentioned is Ugochukwu Igbokwe simply known as Mr MAKE ME .

MR UGOCHUKWU IGBOKWE aka MAKE ME

Over the years , Ugo has carved a niche for himself by churning out head turning , mind blowing styles and cuts for his entire bevy of clients. He is the GO TO GUY in the Hair industry , as Make Me pride themselves In not only stocking unique and quality stamped hair pieces, they are also well versed with creating trend setting styles . His skill in Hair artistry transcends from the fact that he is extremely gentle and patient with their hair, though sometimes whimsical.

, According to most of his clients - "Ugo, is very creative and he is open to listening to his clients." He has since raised the bar in the Nigerian hair industry and is very much still on that mission.

HIS ACCOLADES

-KANEKALON AWARDS 2008FOR MOST INNOVATIVE HAIRSTYLIST

-X- PRESSION SUPER STYLIST AWARDS- 1ST PRIZE WINNER

-NIGERIA FASHION AWARDS – HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR

-CITY PEOPLE FASHION AND STYLE AWARDS – BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR

-RECARE AWARD FOR INVESTMENT IN THE HAIR & BEAUTY INDUSTRY NIGERIA

-X- PRESSION SUPER STYLIST AWARDS- 2ND PRIZE WINNER


AT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

MAKE ME HAIR CRAFT

MAKE ME NOLLY WOOD DIVAS

STELLA DAMASUS

KATE HENSHAW
NUTTALL

RITA DOMINIC

OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE

Dakore Egbuson

TOP NIGERIA MAKE UP ARTIST, JERRY JIDEOBI TALKS ABOUT MUSIC CAREER , GAY STATUS AND OTHERS STORIES

By Niyi Tabiti.News Editor
Jerry Jideobi easily passes for a  man about town. He is not just another make up artist, he has been able to prove to many that he is loaded with talents.He works in the Nigerian style and beauty industry. Since coming on board, Jerry popularly known as Lord of Chamz has been flowing with the big leagues.
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COURT CONVICTS CECILIA IBRU FORMER OCEANIC BANK MD OF FINANCIAL CRIME

 

Click here to read story plus over 190 billion Naira worth of asset that would be forfeited by former Oceanic Bank MD, Chief (Mrs.) Cecilia Ibru