skin care

Competitive bodybuilding is a sport in which athletes attempt to develop and maintain the perfect muscular body. As bodybuilding competitors show off their physique and perform with a number of poses
they are judged by a qualified panel of experts who will render the final decision as to the winner.

When it comes to bodybuilding
the appearance of a competitors physique is much more important than how much he/she can lift. The sport of bodybuilding
therefore
should not be confused with or compared to a competition of strength. Instead
it is one of visual appeal. Bodybuilding is open to both men and women with specialized categories for each.

For those who regularly compete in bodybuilding competitions
or are interested in participating
the main strategy for contest preparation includes a combination of resistance weight training
a customized nutrition plan and plenty of rest. Resistance training is very important in bodybuilding as it is this that causes an increase in muscle size. The importance of nutrition comes into play as muscles grow
are injured and repaired during the bodybuilding process. In order for the body to properly heal itself
a customized nutrition plan is a must. Generally
bodybuilding competitors will eat a larger number of meals per day
but in smaller quantities. For instance
rather than eating three normal meals a day
a bodybuilding competitor may divide their food up into six or seven small meals.

Because of the strenuous regimen required of any bodybuilder
athletes often enlist the help of a nutritionist and a professional trainer. These individuals can work together to make sure that the athlete is training properly and also receiving the proper amount of nutrition. Rather than having to figure out how much to eat
when to eat and how often to work out
the trainer and nutritionist will handle all of the details while the athlete concentrates on building muscle.

At the end of the day
which is often exhausting for many bodybuilding competitors
rest is essential. Not only for the obvious reasons
but it is during rest that the muscle growth occurs. Without eight hours of sleep every night
some bodybuilding competitors find it difficult to regain energy and rebuild strength after an exhausting workout. In addition
many competitors find that an afternoon nap may further increase their body’s ability to increase muscle.
Individuals who are interested in entering into the world of bodybuilding should consult with local trainers in their area. If there are no trainers to be found
a stop at the local gym may provide answers as to finding a qualified trainer. Bodybuilding is a sport that requires a lot of dedication and even more hard work
which is evident in the physique of most competitors.

The information in this article is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be used in conjunction with
or in place of
professional medical
nutritional or training advice regarding bodybuilding as a sport or as a hobby. If you are considering a venture into the world of bodybuilding
you must consult with a physician prior to beginning any exercise and/or nutritional regimen.

For most women
part of the morning and evening routines involve a skincare regimen of applying creams
moisturizers
tonics
lotions
and the like. Why do women put themselves through this? They do it primarily to combat the signs of aging
and to maintain youthful looks and beautiful skin! It is a safe bet
however
that most women haven't put much thought into what is in the products that they are using.

Some women probably do not realize that what they are putting on their skin may actually be undermining what they are trying to prevent to begin with. In fact the average woman puts twelve products on her skin daily
most of which contain harmful chemical preservatives. Dr. Myron Wentz
founder and chairperson of USANA Health Sciences
has this to say about beauty in the company magazine's June/July 2005 issue: "Some say that beauty is only skin deep. Nonsense! I believe that true beauty is a reflection of true health
and true health begins deep inside each and every cell in the body. But true health and true beauty have an outer component
which is why we require protection from environmental insults such as solar radiation
pollutants in our environment and the drying effects of air. . . The fact is you simply cannot contain a healthy body if your skin isn't healthy. And your skin can't be healthy if your are subjecting it to toxic substances that are ultimately absorbed into your body."

So
what can women do? How can they combat environmental pollutants
the affect of solar radiation
and the drying effects of air? How can they be sure they are using the very best products on their skin so they can be healthy inside and out? Here are 7 tips to assist in this process:

1. Be very aware of what is in skincare products. Use products that are all natural as much as possible.

2. Look for products that contain Dermal Surface Renewal Technology. DSR smoothes away existing signs of aging such as laugh lines
crows feet
and dullness.

3. Use products that have regenisomes. Regenisomes penetrate the skin to speed cell renewal after sun exposure. They also use the light of photosomes to undo sun damage
and have ultrasomes to renew skin while sleeping.

4. Find products with Proteo-C and Proflavonol-T. These two vitamins protect the skin from premature aging caused by the sun
pollution
and other environmental factors. They also provide advanced nutrition to the skin to keep it appearing smooth and firm.

5. If possible
use products that are paraben free. Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives that are widely used in personal care products such as shampoos
conditioners
hair styling products
make-up
facial masks
skin lotions and creams
and deodorants. They also are typically ingredients in baby lotions
shampoos
and other personal care products for infants and children. In addition
parabens are in many foods and pharmaceutical products. Researchers are beginning to find parabens in benign and malignant human breast tumors. While some studies have challenged their toxicity in many products and question their long term affect on humans
using products that are paraben free can eliminate the risk of exposure to this harmful chemical.

6. Drink plenty of water! Water hydrates skin and hair as well as flushes toxins out of the body.

7. Limit stress or learn to manage it effectively. Stress is harmful both emotionally and physically. Find that stress reliever activity that works best and use it on a daily basis!

Follow the above 7 tips to true beauty and health.

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Steps to Great Makeup - - -

1
Avoid wearing too much

Makeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too much of anything such as:

i) Eyeliner: dark
thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.

ii) Mascara: too much mascara looks fake and will flake. It looks especially bad if worn with thick eyeliner or dark blue eye eye shadow.

iii) Foundation: Make sure your foundation is the same color as your skin. Foundation is meant to protect and give the face a smooth look. The magic word is blend.

iv) Powder:The same holds true for powder - not too much. Also
be sure to blend your makeup so there are no obvious lineS

2
Lips

Apply lip liner to completely cover the lips
add color and your lipstick will stay on much longer. Make sure your lip liner doesn't show. Also
your lip color should match your skin tone; wear cool colors if you have cool coloring and warm colors if you have warm coloring. If you want to make your lips look smaller
keep your liner on the inside of your lips. However
if you decide to make your lips look larger
going outside the natural outline of you lips is a mistake. This can look quite messy and unnatural.

3
Appropriate makeup
Wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to the beach you shouldn't wear the same or as much makeup as you would if you were going dancing. Also
when you are in daylight your makeup should be a lighter than when you are out for the evening.


4
Too little or no makeup

Some women don't wear makeup because they are not sure how to use it and are afraid of being overdone. If you are unsure
start will light colours in your shade. Start slowly and add one product at a time. Maybe start with foundation
add mascara
blush or lipstick. If you are not used to wearing makeup
using a lot a first may be a little too much for you
so start slowly. The bottom line is a little is better than none. If you are still unsure seek professional advice.

5
Overall look

When your makeup is completed it should look natural. That means avoiding colours that clash. If you have dark skin and hair you will look better in darker shades; light colours will make you look washed out. If your hair and skin tone are light
light colours will look better on you. Dark makeup will make you look older and harsh. If you have oily skin
first use oil control moisturizer and foundation. Then be sure to wear loose powder
keeping pressed powder with you for touch ups.


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Hair color

Your hair color should also be in harmony with your skin. If you have dark hair and you want to add color
keep it close to the same shade. If you have light hair
use light colors. As you age your skin will lighten
so should your hair color. One last thing about hair color - if you do color you hair be sure you keep it up
don't let your roots show.

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One last thing

Keep makeup looking fresh all day by doing regular touch ups. Don't let your makeup fade or crease. Smile!!!