CAN YOU DEFY or STOP AGING? (Japanese Skincare Secrets revealed...)

How to Stay Looking Ageless?? 

When I was 16 years old, I look like a 10 years old.When I was 21 years old, they thought I was still in secondary school.So I dressed up to look a little more mature & professional when I started working. I wanted others to see my mature image.Then when I reached 27, their *eyes pop & jaws drop when I revealed my age. They guessed 16 years old. Almost 10 years lesser than my real age. At 25, I already dropped the silly idea of dressing up to look mature. I mean you can still look professional without donning on "old" looking clothes. I love professional timeless classic pieces mixed with some contemporary style so its refreshing & more memorable!

I graciously, openly & happily accepted the FACT that I was bestowed the GIFT OF YOUTH, petite figure and sweet demure features. Haha!
They say,

"if you have it, FLAUNT it!"

Hence, I am gratified for the gift and want to glorify the gift by sharing with you readers

Gelainza's 7 Ageless Head to Toe Secrets! 

1) Short stylish hair looks younger 
Cut your hair and cut years off! It's true.

Also take into account your height.
If you are short, your hair should also be short to lengthen your frame.
If you are medium height, your hair should also be medium length.
If you are tall, you can take short or long hair.

Get a good hairstylist (my good friend Aaron @Decorum, Cuppage is very good!) who can design a style that suits you. I luve buying "Hairstyles" or Vivi Jap magazines to flip through for stylo ideas!

2) Simple & tailor-made skincare routine 
It has to be simple. Too much hassle or rich products might stress your skin.

Tailor-made refers to using the Right products, be it ladies or gentlemen. Best if you can get a personal skincare consultation to find out your skin type, your skin concerns and the brands suitable for your unique conditions. You can look for ME! ;) Ha! Of course!

3) Fashionista forever
Always stay in trend. But don't copy trends blindly and look like a clown.
Wear classy clothes with a dash of fashion sense.
People always tell me I look very current & stylish, because I'm skinny, most clothes look good on me.

If you meet me often enough, you observe I follow trends that suit me and not everything by the book A-Z.
For instance, leopard prints.It's all the craze and wildly popular. Yet some designs look a tad too cheap. So be careful.

You must also consider your own body shape, height & proportions 1st before coveting any magazine clippings!When in doubt, just add a small element of it and see if you are comfortable with it.

4) Exercise baby
For me, it's yoga & stretching, 30 minutes 3 times a week.
You can choose any kind of activity, even making out with your boyfriend or girlfriend ;p.
Something fun such as dance or cycling.

5) Eat less fatty meats & thick sauce 
Meats are really sometimes too heavy on our system. Eat more fish, seafood & veges darlings! ;)

6) Lip Spa
Lip lines are ugly and make you look 10 years older.
Exfoliate regularly and your boyfriend won't want to let go of you when you are together and think of your baby soft lips at night!
I am using Mary Kay Lip Spa set! (I can get this direct from supplier at SGD 50*)
Ever since i started using, people have been asking me if I did some collagen fillers (cost $1,000). I won't need to! NO amount of lip gloss or lip balm can match this!

7) Hands Spa
Can you ever resist touching baby hands? They are so soft, smooth & tender right? Don't you wish you have baby hands? Unattended hands give away your real age!
Pamper them with Mary Kay Hands Spa set (SGD 75*) and get ready to say good bye to your dead skin & say hello to 10 years younger looking hands. Let them continue guessing... ;p

If you have $75, buy the set which gives you 70 sessions. Each session cost you only $1!
While 1 session of paraffin wax salon treatment already costs you $70!

*If you are interested to get any Mary Kay products, drop me an email or text to order. ;) Its special price stated here. I also provide clear simple instructions on how to use! ;)

Oh yes, I vow to share this video i just watched online.永保青春的美魔女傳奇 (Bimajo in Japanese)

For numerous centuries, Japanese women are known to take really good care of their skin and certainly efforts pay off!

DO YOU KNOW? They take 2 hours, 13 steps to maintaining their skin in tip top condition??
Seriously, there is no UGLY women in this world, only lazy women. Don't complain or dismiss your aging old looking skin. They are screaming for your attention... just 10 mins of your day, is it that DIFFICULT???

Look at this lady below. Her skin looks and feels like 20 yrs old girls.My inspiration to stay young;)水谷雅子 43岁 - The famous No.1 bimajo in Japan

~ xoxo, MakeUp By GelainzaBeauty EditorLive Your Dream

HOT trend now --> Cream lipcolor

How do you use your body language to tell a guy you like him?
--> Lick your lips slowly & subtly

How do you make him wanna come closer and kiss you? 
--> Bite your lower lips & smile sweetly

Before all this can happen... you need a a pair of scissors.... kissable lips! :D

How do you prepare to create a pair of kissable lips?

The HOT trend we notice around... the big brands, the runways, the magazines...
we NOTICE CREAM LIPCOLORS!

Lipsticks are traditional right?
Lip color in a stick form.
Then came lip color in a stain.
Then now....
the most hottest thing you can put on ---> Cream lip color
Definition:
Rich smooth creamy lipstick texture in a creamy formula and texture
= Easier better blending and longer lasting!

Their packaging look like lip gloss, but they smear on like lipstick and runs creamy!

Isn't this awesomeness???

Exactly how I luve it!

Lip stains vs creme lip stains/colors

Lip stains

They are more runny in texture. Very much like liquid dyes and it stains your lips without the feel of anything on ur lips!

• Benefit Benetint
• Pop Beauty Apples of the cheeks
• Etude house Choc tint

Creme lip stains
You'll be ultra impressed by Sephora SS'11 creme lip stains ($24 available in 9 different shades!)
because they stay on (i kid you not!) for more than 10-12 hours! Tried & tested! Try rubbing it once it dries.... ;D
The color may fade a little if you drink, eat & kiss.. however you still have color on your lips! The creme lip stains are not fluidy watery. It is a cream so it applies more like a lipstick and dries down to a stained matte finish.

Topshop SS11 - Sandstorm also features 2 colors to choose from!

Hourglass Aura lip stains

That also means that creme blushes are another HOT Trend to look out for!
Textures that last and last.


 I do anything to look younger than my age! ;D
Well... seriously i didnt do anything. Until I realised that I need to do something about anti -aging. Who likes aging?
If you have dry skin, you may even be more prone to fine lines & wrinkles. Start early on your anti -aging skincare routine if you haven't done so!
Today, teenagers are wearing makeup more and earlier than we used to... at 14- 16yrs old?
And they didnt know how to properly remove the makeup piled on, cleanse and moisturise.
As a result, everyday at Sephora stores, we spot some teenagers who look older than their age... and we want to help them be educated on how-to take care of skin.

So if you have any anti-aging questions, pls feel free to drop a comment or post your question on Sephora Singapore Facebook and we will be most glad to help you out!


~ xoxo,

MakeupbyGelainza
Beauty Editor
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Shea Butter

Western countries are just beginning to recognize the considerable health and beauty benefits of shea butter, something Africans have known for thousands of years.


 Shea butter is a cream-colored fatty substance made from the nuts of karite nut trees (also called Mangifolia trees) that grow in the savannah regions of West and Central Africa. 
Karite trees, or shea trees, are not cultivated. They grow only in the wild, and can take up to 50 years to mature (they live up to 300 years!). In most parts of West Africa, destruction of the shea tree is prohibited because this little nut provides a valuable source of food, medicine, and income for the population. In fact, shea butter is sometimes referred to as “women’s gold” in Africa, because so many women are employed in the production of shea butter.

Shea butter has been used to help heal burns, sores, scars, dermatitis, psoriasis, dandruff, and stretch marks. It may also help diminish wrinkles by moisturizing the skin, promoting cell renewal, and increasing circulation. Shea butter also contains cinnamic acid, a substance that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. 

Shea butter is a particularly effective moisturizer because it contains so many fatty acids, which are needed to retain skin moisture and elasticity. The high fatty acid content of shea butter also makes it an excellent additive to soap, shampoos, anti-aging creams, cosmetics, lotions, and massage oils—its soft, butter-like texture melts readily into the skin. 

Shea butter protects the skin from both environmental and free-radical damage. It contains vitamins A and E, and has demonstrated both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. 


Unrefined shea butter is superior in that it retains all its natural vitamins, especially vitamin A and vitamin E. However, the natural smell of shea can be a bit off-putting (stinky), though the aroma does disappear after it has been applied to your skin within minutes.
Shea butter is not recommended for people with nut or latex allergies. 

Summary

Unrefined Shea Butter is a great emollient and easily penetrates the skin to moisturize.  Virgin Shea Butter has a high amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin E, as well as phytosterols, triterpenes, fatty esters and phenolic acids. Vitamins A and E are important in helping to repair skin damage; phytosterols, and triterpenes aid in skin allergies; phenolic acids are good for cellular protection. Virgin Shea Butter is widely used to protect skin from the sun’s UV rays, as well as soften and heal cracked and aged skin.

Some of the possible benefits of unrefined shea butter include:

Evens skin tone Absorbs quickly without leaving greasy residue like mineral oil based products Penetrates deep into the epidermal layer of your skin to help restore elasticity to maturing skin and prevent the cellular breakdown that leads to dry, cracking skin, and stretch marks Stimulates cellular activity, fights the effects of aging and repairs rough, damaged skin Returns natural luster to skin and hair Does not clog pores Revitalizes, softens and maintains skin moisture Aids in the healing of wounds and may improve scars due to its anti-inflammatory properties Used to heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, and to lessen the irritation of psoriasis Moisturizes after shaving to prevent irritation Has natural sun blocking powers and may protect skin from sun damage and environmental elements Nourishes the hair shaft Moisturizes dry, dull over-processed and heat-treated hair resulting in improved brilliance and manageability Helps prevent weak hair from breaking, fading, or thinning out and may promote hair growth

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Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is present in every tissue of the body and performs many important functions including fight free, radicals, tissue repair & cell renewal. It locks moisture in extracellular matrix (ECM), which is the fluid-filled space between cells, keeping collagen and elastin moist and promoting a youthful supple appearance. Skin appears smoother and more radiant. HA is able to hold up to 1000times its weight, but gets degraded (sunburn & aging >35yrs old) and stops producing as much ha.
Injectible hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane, are being to lessen the appearance of lines, sagging and depressions in the skin caused by acne scars or injury.

Injectible hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Restylane, are being to lessen the appearance of lines, sagging and depressions in the skin caused by acne scars or injury. HA eventually breaks down and is absorbed in the body hence effects only last 4-6months.

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Jojoba Oil

Jojoba (Simmodsia chinensis [Latin]) is a perennial woody shrub grown primarily in the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Native Americans have long used jojoba oil to help heal sores and wounds. Today, jojoba oil is still most commonly used for cosmetic purposes, particularly for the maintenance of healthy skin. 

Jojoba oil is composed of liquid wax esters rather than oil. The body’s natural sebum also contains wax esters, which act as a sort of natural moisturizer and environmental barrier for the skin. However, wax ester production steadily decreases with age, causing the skin to appear dull and emphasizing wrinkles; a reduced ester content in the skin can also lead to the development of conditions such as psoriasis, dandruff, and rosacea. 

The chemical composition of jojoba closely resembles that of the skin’s natural sebum, so it is easily absorbed and trick the skin into producing less natural sebum which may clog pores. It rarely causes allergic reactions, even in the most sensitive individuals, hence can prevent the skin from becoming too oily. Jojoba oil may help treat acne, both by reducing sebum production and by protecting the skin from harmful bacteria, being healing & anti-microbial (discourages the growth of some bacterial and fungal microbes that attack the skin) 

Jojoba oil contains many important nutrients, such as vitamin E, B complex vitamins, and the minerals silicon, chromium, copper, and zinc. It also contains a lot of iodine, which may be where jojoba gets its ability to fight against bacterial and fungal infection. In addition to acne, jojoba has traditionally been used to treat canker sores, cold sores, athlete’s foot, and warts. 




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Royal Jelly

Royal jelly is a creamy white substance secreted from the salivary glands of worker bees to feed young bee larvae. The larvae that will eventually develop into queen bees continue to receive this nectar until they reach maturation. It has been theorized that it is this diet of royal jelly that allows the queen bee to grow bigger and live longer than the other bees, and for this reason some believe that royal jelly can have life-extending effects for humans as well.

Claims that this substance increases energy and vitality. Royal jelly is also thought to have antioxidant effects that slow signs of aging and reduce symptoms of many age-related disorders, including arthritis, multiple sclerosis, baldness, decreased libido, menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease, high cholesterol, and decreased muscle and skin tone. 

Royal jelly has also been recommended for treatment of asthma, depressed immune system, insomnia, fatigue, ulcers, and a host of digestive and skin disorders.
In addition, some doctors warn that royal jelly could cause potentially dangerous or even fatal allergic reactions. It is interesting to note that royal jelly is actually sometimes recommended for treatment of allergies, the theory being that, like allergy shots, royal jelly delivers small amounts of pollen that over time increase tolerance to certain plants. However, there have been reports of people developing hives, asthma, and even going into anaphylactic shock after ingesting royal jelly.


Source: http://www.vitaminstuff.com/supplements-royal-jelly.html

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