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3 Hairstyles For Curly Hair | Christmas And New Year Edition

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Hairstyles

Christmas and New Year’s Day are fast approaching. These open doors just come around one time per year! This time of year is ideal for creating beautiful hairstyles that accessorize your sequin dresses and party outfits. For these three hairstyles, we thought of lovers of buns and those of loose hair. Which will be your favorite way to celebrate the end-of-year holidays? To your favorite accessories and hair products!

First Of All, Let’s Prepare Our Curls

What if we took care of our hair before embarking on one of these three hairstyles for curly hair? The Bouclettes & Paillettes Pochette is perfect for starting your natural and complete hair routine before celebrating Christmas or New Year. Our eight safe bets will clean, care for, and style your curly hair.  After a few minutes of application, it is time to switch to Kalia Nature Nettle Shampoo with the Stimulating Brush to remove impurities from the roots. 

These three products will bring volume and lightness! We continue with the Secrets de Loly Pink Paradise Conditioner treatments for soft, detangled curls. Do you want a sheathing, strengthening, and hydrating effect? The Powder x La Belle Boucle Hair Mask can complete your care routine. Finally, let’s move on to the styling stage. La Belle Boucle Cream-Gel is ideal for defining and fixing your curls. A two-in-one for thick, bouncy curls. Remember to light the candle in your pouch for this cocooning moment. After this complete routine, your curls will be bouncy, light, and voluminous. They’re ready for one of these three celebration hairstyles. ‘

Hairstyle For Curly Hair #1: Bun And Twists

For this first hairstyle, equip yourself with one or more Spiral Elastics, a Wooden Comb, your favorite Satin Scrunchie, and hair clips. We’re going to style our curls with twists and a bun!

  1. Start by separating your hair in two using a comb or your fingers. 
  2. Tie one side of your hair with a spiral elastic to avoid getting in your way.
  3. Take two strands from the front of your head and twist them together. 
  4. At each turn, take a strand below. Continue twisting throughout your hair, collecting all of your hair.
  5. Pair your hair with a spiral elastic once the side is finished. 
  6. Twist the other side of your hair with the same technique. With each twist, take a section underneath. 
  7. When both sides are twisted, untie the elastics. 
  8. Wind the strands together to tighten the twists. 
  9. Tie everything into a ponytail, always with a spiral elastic band.
  10. To form the bun, wrap the ponytail around itself.
  11. Tie your hair with a spiral elastic.
  12. Secure the bun with small flat pins.
  13. To accessorize your bun, equip yourself with your favorite scrunchie.

And tadam! A chic and elaborate hairstyle for curly hair.

Hairstyle For Curly Hair #2: Twisted Half Ponytail

For this second hairstyle, you will need a Wooden Comb, a  Detangling Brush, small transparent elastics, hairpins, and your favorite accessory. We are going to make a half-tail with twists. 

  1. Start by freeing one or two strands at the front of your hair.
  2. Then, separate your hair in two by separating them at the level of your ears. This way, you can form a half-tail. Use your fingers or a comb to help you. 
  3. Brush your hair backward. Next, tie the half-tail with a small transparent elastic band. 
  4. Using your fingers, part your hair in the half-tail to create a passage.
  5. Pass your ponytail through this hole, then tighten it to form twists. You have just created a twisted half-ponytail.
  6. Loosen and relax a few strands for a tousled style effect. 
  7. Secure the hairstyle with small pins.
  8. Add a glittery bow or a fancy barrette to accessorize the hairstyle. You can place it at the level of the transparent elastic. 

And tadam! It is an ideal hairstyle for parties that lets your curls show. 

Hairstyle For Curly Hair #3: Banana Bun

Prepare a comb, Spray,  Detangling Brush, u-shaped pins, and Styling Jelly. We are going to create a chic and sophisticated banana bun!

  1. Start by forming a zigzag parting using a comb.
  2. Moisten your hair to smooth it using a comb or brush. 
  3. Comb your hair downward, as if you want to form a low ponytail.
  4. Remove a few strands of hair from the front of your head before forming the bun.
  5. Gather your hair and wrap it around itself. Twist and tighten around your fingers to hold the style.
  6. Secure everything with “u” pins. Place the pin in the twist, then return there to secure the strands. Repeat this technique throughout the bun and twist.
  7. Stop a few centimeters from your ends to let a few strands stick out.
  8. To secure the hairstyle and avoid frizz, apply a few dabs of gel to your hair. 
  9. Finally, take the two strands close to your face to style them. Dampen the strands and twist them around your fingers to reform your curls if necessary. Use a styling gel to lock in the shape of your curls. 

And tadam! A simple and sophisticated hairstyle for Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Your hair will be ready for the end-of-year holidays after caring for your curls using the  Curls & Glitter Pouch. With these three hairstyles for curly hair, your textured hair will be enhanced. Whether you choose a sophisticated bun or loose curls, you can accessorize your Christmas and New Year outfits. What is your favorite hairstyle? Take your time! Petits fours, chocolate, and confetti are waiting for you.

Read Also: Easy And Quick Natural Recipes For Curly Hair

Easy And Quick Natural Recipes For Curly Hair

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Curly Hair

There is an exceptionally practical, simple, and, most importantly, very powerful method for keeping up with your normally wavy hair: purchase food items from the general store (in a perfect natural world), which you will use as fixings in your regular hair care items. At the point when I go out on the town to shop at the natural general store, I ponder what I will eat during the week, however I additionally consistently contemplate what could help my hair. 

Here is a rundown of my number one normal fixings to assist you with shopping and a few thoughts for natively constructed and regular recipes to really focus on your twists! In the event that you’re not Do-It-Yourself, I’ll propose normal items from the La Beauty Boucle store in this article. You can likewise switch back and forth among home and regular medicines ready to advance your daily practice with various dynamic fixings.

What Are The Best Natural Ingredients To Treat Curly Hair?

Ingredients To Nourish Hair In Pre-Shampoo Masks 

  1. Vegetable oils are very effective in nourishing hair: The choice is smaller in supermarkets, but you will easily find coconut, olive, avocado, sesame, grapeseed, and sweet almond oil. … Choose oils with the “virgin first cold pressing” inscription to guarantee optimal quality. As a mask before shampoo, vegetable oils provide nutrition to damaged, dry, and brittle hair and deeply care for the hair fiber.
  2. Canned or canned coconut cream: The benefits of coconut for hair are well established. If your curls like it in oil, they should like it in cream!
  3. Avocado: Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, avocado provides nutrition to damaged hair. It is a pleasure to apply it to the lengths and reduce it into a smooth puree without pieces!  

Ingredients To Moisturize Curly Hair In Conditioner Masks 

  1. Dairy products  (of animal or plant origin): You can count on yogurt, crème fraîche, or milk to find soft hair and to soothe an irritated scalp! Easy to apply as a conditioner mask, dairy products provide hydration to dry, curly hair. Yogurt is a hair treatment but is also an excellent base for a moisturizing mask to which other natural ingredients can be added.
  2. Fruit compote: Rich in hydration, chunk-free compote is also the ideal treatment to leave on after shampooing to regain frizz-free curls.
  3. Honey, agave syrup, molasses: These ingredients are humectants; they attract water molecules and help the hair to maintain them in the hair fiber. Honey is my favorite ingredient and my best friend during my transition; it helped me find healthy, hydrated hair!
  4. Banana: Reduced to a very smooth puree to avoid getting chunks in the hair, the banana brings a dose of softness to the most dehydrated hair.
  5. Oatmeal: You can make your ultra-moisturizing natural cream based on oatmeal thanks to the  BioteNaturelle recipe. This cream replaces your conditioner, fits into a mask, or can help you shape your curls with a leave-in treatment!
  6. Flaxseeds  (blonde or brown): These small seeds allow you to make a homemade ultra-moisturizing natural gel for your curly hair! Heat 4 glasses of water and half a glass of flax seeds in a saucepan. Let it boil for ten minutes, and watch the gel form. Pass the mixture through a strainer to filter the gel. Let it cool and solidify to have a perfect texture. Use it as a leave-in styling gel or a moisturizing mask to deeply care for your hair! You can follow the recipe on video.  

Ingredients For Making Rinse Water

Before applying your styling products, you can pour rinsing water on your hair to provide extra care for your curls! 

  1. Lemon: In a final rinse, lemon helps close the scales of the hair fiber, fights against limescale in the water, and adds shine and reflections to your natural color. Be careful; it can dry in the long term. Mix the juice of one lemon in 1L of water to dilute it well.
  2. Green tea and plant infusions  (chamomile, hibiscus, etc.): Pour 1L of infusion over your hair to enhance the shine of your color and the softness of your lengths! Chamomile will revive blond highlights and hibiscus copper highlights. Green tea is beneficial for all hair types!
  3. Cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons in 1L of water helps regulate the PH and thus close the scales of the hair fiber. Hair is shinier, and curls have less frizz! Apple cider vinegar is also very effective in treating problem scalps. 

Miscellaneous Ingredients 

  1. Ginger: Known to stimulate blood circulation, ginger juice helps boost your scalp and hair growth! It is very effective in scalp massage but occasionally because the ginger heats a little on the skin.
  2. Eggs: Have you ever heard of shampoo? Eggs can replace a classic shampoo and clean the scalp as a natural treatment. Beat 1 or 2 whole eggs, massage the scalp for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water. In a mask, egg yolk brings softness and shine to the lengths, while egg white regulates oily scalps.

What Are The Most Accessible Natural Recipes For Curly Hair?

You now have the list of natural ingredients beneficial for your hair; it’s up to you to adapt it according to the needs of your curls  (but also your diet because I am aware that honey and eggs will not go on all heads). Click here to find out if your hair needs a  nourishing or hydrating mask instead! I advise you not to mix healthy ingredients with moisturizing ingredients. Here is the ideal complete routine, in my opinion:

  • A Nourishing Mask

Recipe Idea: A well-mashed avocado, smooth and without pieces, mixed with two tablespoons of vegetable oil. You can leave this mask on all night before your shampoo or at least 1 hour under a  Treatment Cap to keep warm. 

  • A Shampoo

I am currently using  Première Mousse de Noir O Naturel shampoo. Composed of Ayurvedic powders, it gently cares for and regulates the scalp. It is ideal after a nourishing mask to cleanse well, but also daily. I can’t do without it! 

  • A Hydrating Mask

Recipe idea: A pot of soy yogurt, applesauce, and two tablespoons of honey. The ideal blend for intense hydration! Apply to clean, towel-dried hair under a treatment cap for at least 30 minutes up to several hours.

  • Conditioner, If Necessary, To Detangle

I love the  Pink Paradise from Les Secrets de Loly; it gently helps untangle my curls. 

  • Rinse The Water Of Your Choice

  • Styling Products (Cream Gel, Or Both)

You can make your own oat cream and linen gel for homemade styling products. Otherwise, discover my selection of natural styling products to shape your curls and protect them without drying them out. For example, this complete routine is ideal if you have time on Sunday. You can also choose to do only one mask out of two, depending on the needs of your hair! You no longer have any excuse not to do deep treatments, and I hope you will think of me the next time you go shopping!  Tell me in the comments what your favorite supermarket ingredients are to care for your curly hair. Find all my daily advice on Instagram and  Facebook!

Read Also: 5 Beauty Tips: The Most Beautiful For The End-Of-Year Holidays

5 Beauty Tips: The Most Beautiful For The End-Of-Year Holidays

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Beauty Tips

Are you tired of dripping makeup? You are right! No one likes to look like a panda on New Year’s Eve… Want to be the most beautiful at the stroke of midnight? Here are five beauty tips to look your prettiest during the holiday season!

Take Care Of Your Hair Before The Holidays

Here’s a beauty secret we often forget to put into practice: you must take care of your hair to be the prettiest on New Year’s Eve. Apply a mask before shampooing the day before and leave the product to act for a few hours before washing according to your habits. Rinse your locks thoroughly and use conditioner. Then, let your hair air dry. Do you have time to go to the hairdresser? In this case, make an appointment with this professional to perform an oil treatment in the salon. You will love the result!

Take Care Of Your Skin

D-day is fast approaching. It’s time to take care of your skin by taking the right actions and drinking enough water. Indeed, hydration is the key to having a fresh complexion! How do you prepare your skin before the holidays? Follow our guide:

  1. Cleanse your face with a gentle product to remove makeup, oil, and pollution.
  2. Exfoliate with your fingertips using a product suited to the nature of your skin.
  3. Apply a hydrating mask to plump your skin.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, then massage your skin with a non-greasy lifting serum.
  5. Use detoxifying patches to depuff your eyelids.

Prepare Your Beauty Kit

To look your best all night long, you must prepare a little kit to carry in your handbag. To do this, take a pretty pencil case and slip in your favorite lipstick, a powder compact to hide imperfections, a few tissues, mattifying sheets in case of shine, a moisturizing lip balm, an eye pencil, a small eyeshadow palette, a mini tube of mascara and a makeup remover pen. Add a small brush, and you’re ready for a party night!

Style Your Hair Elegantly

You are wondering how you style your hair for the holidays. It’s simple! It would help if you opted ​​for a style that changes. You can, for example, blow-dry or curl your hair. You can also choose a classic hairstyle like a bun, braid or half ponytail. Do you have short hair? Dare to use extensions for one night! You will surprise your loved ones and be the star of the end-of-year photos. Once the hair is styled, set your hairstyle with styling wax or hairspray. Avoid gel and fatty products, which tend to weigh down the material. Want to add a touch of whimsy to your party hairstyle? Dare to use ephemeral highlights and glitter spray.

Party Prepare Makeup

It’s time for the final touch: makeup! To begin, prepare your skin by applying a primer. Then, cover your dark circles and imperfections and use a fluid foundation adapted to your skin tone. Spotlight on the eyes! For New Year’s Eve, go for the smoky eye, a trendy style that makes the irises sparkle. 

Add some glitter to the corners of the eyelids and finish your beauty look with glamorous lipstick. All you have to do is set your makeup with a little loose powder, and that’s it! Do you want to opt for discreet makeup? In this case, apply an eye shadow of your choice, preferably a neutral color, and then intensify your look by drawing a pencil line at the roots of the upper eyelashes. Add a hint of mascara and a little loose powder. For lips, use a simple moisturizing balm.

You have just discovered five beauty tips to be the prettiest for the end-of-year holidays. Thanks to our advice, you will sparkle all evening! Once the festivities are over, remember to carefully remove your makeup using a cotton ball or a square of cloth and a little foaming gel. Gently massage your face before rinsing with clean water, and finish your treatment by applying the floral water of your choice. All you have to do is use your favorite moisturizer before slipping into the arms of Morpheus.

Read Also: Acids For The Face: An Overview

Acids For The Face: An Overview

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Acids For The Face

Facial acids have different purposes and can be classified based on the components they contain and the specific properties attributed to them. Let’s find out an overview below.

Exfoliants

Exfoliating acids are effective formulations for improving skin texture, reducing acne, and minimizing dark spots. Please remember that it is necessary to rely on a professional to correctly use exfoliants: unsuitable molecules or excessive concentrations can cause even intense inflammation and skin damage. These acids, such as glycolic and salicylic acid, gently exfoliate the skin, eliminating dead cells and stimulating cell renewal.

  1. Glycolic acid: Exfoliates the skin and reduces wrinkles and dark spots. It is to be used for dull skin or with signs of aging. Apply as a night treatment once or twice a week.
  2. Salicylic acid: Penetrates pores and fights acne and blackheads. It is ideal for acne-prone skin or skin with clogged pores. Apply as a toner or gel, avoiding excessive use to prevent skin drying.
  3. Lactic Acid: Gently exfoliates, improving the texture and appearance of the skin. Suitable for sensitive or dry skin. Use as a scrub or tonic, weekly or biweekly.
  4. Mandelic acid: Exfoliates and renews the skin; it is also suitable for sensitive skin. Helpful in reducing acne marks. Use as a serum or night treatment two to three times a week.
  5. Azelaic acid : Reduces hyperpigmentation and acne. Use for dark spots or acne-prone skin. Apply as a cream or gel once or twice daily, avoiding excess use to prevent skin drying.

Moisturizing And Nourishing

Hydrating acids, such as hyaluronic and linoleic acid, are essential for keeping skin hydrated and nourished. These acids help improve skin elasticity and protect the skin barrier, providing a radiant and healthy appearance.

  1. Hyaluronic acid: Hydrates the skin, reduces wrinkles, and increases elasticity. Suitable for all skin types. Apply as a morning and evening serum or moisturizer.
  2. Linoleic acid: Nourishes dry skin, maintaining the skin barrier. It is ideal for dry skin. Found in oils or moisturizers, apply daily.
  3. Oleic acid: Nourishes dry skin, helping to retain moisture. Present in oils or creams to be applied as needed.
  4. Liposomal mandelic acid: Promotes skin hydration, maintaining an optimal water balance. It is found in hydrating serums to be used regularly, preferably in the morning and evening.

Lightening And Uniforming

Brightening and evening-out acids, such as azelaic and tranexamic acids, reduce dark spots and even skin tone and improve hyperpigmentation. These acids aim to promote more even, glowing skin.

  1. Kojic Acid: Whitens dark spots and evens skin tone. Useful for hyperpigmentation. Apply serum or cream twice a day.
  2. Phytic acid: Reduces dark spots and promotes cell renewal. It is to be used for hyperpigmentation and formulated in creams or serums to be applied regularly.
  3. Azelaic acid: Reduces hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and acne. It was formulated in creams or gels to be applied locally twice daily.
  4. Tranexamic acid : Reduces hyperpigmentation and evens skin tone. Present in creams or serums for regular application.
  5. 18-beta-glycyrrhetinic acid: Reduces discoloration and has soothing properties. It is found in creams or lotions to be used as a local treatment.

Antioxidants And Regenerators

Antioxidant acids, such as ferulic and triterpenoid acid, protect the skin from environmental damage and promote cell renewal.

These acids support the skin in fighting free radicals and maintaining a youthful appearance.

  1. Ferulic acid: Protects the skin from environmental damage and increases the effectiveness of vitamins C and E. Present in antioxidant serums, preferably in the morning.
  2. Triterpenoic acid: Calms and regenerates the skin. Suitable for sensitive or irritated skin. It was formulated in moisturizers or evening serums.
  3. Triterpenoic acid: Promotes cell renewal and has calming properties. Suitable for sensitive or irritated skin. Present in evening creams or serums.
  4. Ursolic acid: Protects the skin from damage and has regenerating properties. Present in antioxidant creams or anti-aging treatments.

Calming And Soothing

Calming and soothing acids, such as 18-beta-glycyrrhetinic and linoleic acids, are valuable for reducing irritation, managing sensitive skin and mild inflammation, and providing comfort and relief to stressed skin.

  1. 18-beta-glycyrrhetinic acid: Reduces irritation and has anti-inflammatory properties. Suitable for sensitive or irritated skin. Present in creams or lotions to be used as a local treatment.
  2. Linoleic acid: Nourishes and hydrates dry skin, reducing irritation. It is helpful for sensitive or dry skin. Present in oils or moisturizing creams to be used regularly.
  3. Ursolic acid: Has regenerative and soothing properties, supporting skin health. Present in antioxidant creams or anti-aging treatments.
  4. Triterpenic acid: Helps calm sensitive skin and reduces irritation. Use in creams or serums suitable for delicate skin.

Cellular Renewal And Skin Texture

  1. Protective and stabilizing acids, such as azelaic and ferulic acids, are crucial in maintaining skin health. These acids protect the skin from environmental damage and improve the stability of other ingredients, such as vitamins C and E, enhancing their effectiveness in fighting free radicals.
  2. Polylactic acid: Stimulates collagen production, improving skin firmness over time. They are often used in dermatological treatments such as injections or peelings to firm the skin and reduce wrinkles.
  3. Mandelic acid polysaccharide: Contributes to the hydration and elasticity of the skin, suitable for dehydrated skin. Present in creams or serums for regular use to improve skin texture.
  4. Pyruvic Acid: Gently exfoliates the skin, reducing the appearance of surface wrinkles and enhancing radiance. They are used in professional treatments or creams with controlled concentrations.
  5. Azelaic acid: Promotes cell renewal and helps improve skin texture. Found in creams or gels, apply regularly to reduce hyperpigmentation and blemishes.
  6. Tartaric acid has exfoliating properties and promotes skin smoothing, contributing to cell renewal. They are used in creams or weekly exfoliating treatments.

Protective And Stabilizing

Acids focused on cell renewal and texture improvement, such as polylactic and azelaic acid, are crucial to improving the appearance and texture of the skin. These acids stimulate collagen production, reduce wrinkles, and contribute to smoother, brighter skin.

  1. Tranexamic acid: Reduces hyperpigmentation and helps stabilize melanin production. They are used in creams or serums as a targeted treatment.
  2. Azelaic acid: Reduces acne and dark spots, stabilizing sebum production. They are used in creams or gels as a localized treatment.

Regulators Of Sebum Production

Sebum-regulating acids, such as dioic and salicylic acids, help control oil and manage acne by regulating sebum production. These acids help maintain skin balance on oily or combination skin. 

  1. Dioic acid: Regulates sebum production and helps treat acne. Present in specific creams or lotions for localized use.
  2. Salicylic acid: Exfoliates the skin, reducing inflammation and pimples. Use as a spot treatment in specific creams or lotions.

Read Also: Azelaic Acid: Benefits And Methods Of Use

Azelaic Acid: Benefits And Methods Of Use

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Azelaic Acid

What is azelaic corrosive, and for what reason is it used to work on the presence of facial skin? What are its advantages, and how might you expand them? Is it genuine that it has contraindications to remember? We should figure out all that there is to be aware of azelaic corrosiveness for the face.

Azelaic Acid: What It Is And What It Is Used For

Azelaic is a soaked dicarboxylic corrosive in specific food sources (like grain, wheat, rye, and olive oil, which has begun an oxidation cycle) and on our skin. It results from a yeast called Malassezia furfur, which is tracked down on the skin vegetation and can have energizing advantages in working on a few tasteful issues, as a few dermatological examinations have shown.

Azelaic corrosive has a remarkable depigmenting limit, which makes it reasonable to ease up or be hostile to skin breakout items. It is utilized in the battle against skin flaws because of melasma or hyperpigmentation, in addition to the fight against red stamps and scars because of skin breakouts. Using azelaic corrosive on the skin forestalls and decreases defects, makes skin discolourations less clear and has a keratolytic activity that helps keep the epidermis unadulterated. 

Because of its mitigating, antibacterial and cell reinforcement limit, it is an essential fixing in surface-level plans devoted to those experiencing skin break out, considering that its fragile peeling activity permits the pores to liberate themselves from an overabundance of pollutants. Even though it is a substance usually tracked down in nature, azelaic corrosive utilized by the makeup business is by and large created in a research facility; available, it is feasible to find plans as creams or serums described by factor focus rates.

Items with centralization of azelaic corrosive somewhere between 15% and 20% must be obtained using a clinical solution (for example, a dermatologist should recommend them). Even so, creams planned at 10%, which can be found, are likewise exceptionally viable, usually without remedy prerequisites.

The Benefits Of Azelaic Acid

Thanks to its numerous properties, azelaic acid is an ingredient increasingly used by the cosmetics industry. It helps to reduce redness and imperfections due to acne, mitigate discolouration, and obtain, in this way, a face with smoother, more uniform, and luminous skin. Its numerous properties also include:

  1. An antibacterial action. Azelaic acid can perform a bactericidal function against the microorganisms that inhabit the skin and which, in many cases, cause the onset of acne. Furthermore, the presence of antioxidants helps to extinguish the inflammatory processes that characterize this blemish. ;
  2. The ability to reduce the proliferation of keratinocytes. This substance inhibits the production of keratinocytes, reducing the quantity of fatty substance present on the epidermis and consequently carrying out a proper anti-comedogenic function;
  3. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are beneficial for counteracting skin aging. In this case, the concentration of active substance must be  less than 3% and can be used in synergy with other ingredients for a more intense anti-aging result;
  4. The depigmenting action. Azelaic acid acts as an inhibitor in the melanin synthesis process called tyrosinase. It slows down the activity of hyperactive melanocytes, and in this sense, it helps prevent and reduce melasma spots and hyperpigmentation ;

Azelaic acid is also used to treat rosacea, an inflammation that causes widespread redness on the cheeks and face; this substance helps contain the inflammatory process involving keratinocytes excessively activated by a particular enzyme. Finally, azelaic acid is beneficial against acne. It is used to treat mild forms, and in all those cases in which the patient does not tolerate the administration of drugs well (such as benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids), applied in the form of a cream, it stimulates the elimination of dead skin, has a bactericidal action and, unlike other pharmacological remedies, does not increase photosensitivity to sun rays.

What Is The Difference Between Azelaic Acid And Glycolic Acid?

Although they may appear similar, in reality, azelaic acid has some substantial differences compared to another ingredient widely used in cosmetics, namely glycolic acid . Like AHA (lactic acid) and BHA (salicylic acid), azelaic acid also has an exfoliating action. However, its ability is much more limited than the two substances and has a different effectiveness. It is also possible to use the different active ingredients in combination to obtain a marked improvement in the skin regarding brightness and purification. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the methods with which the treatment is implemented and be ready to interrupt its use if signs of hypersensitivity appear.  

To reduce this possibility, it is recommended to use azelaic acid every other day and not to mix too many active ingredients. Regarding the combination of azelaic and niacinamide, however, it is preferable not to apply them simultaneously but to choose one for the morning and one for the evening. The combination with hyaluronic acid is highly recommended, given that the latter will give firmness and hydration to the skin. At the same time, it is essential never to apply azelaic acid immediately before or immediately after glycolic acid, or the risk is that the skin undergoes an acid overdose, which can cause an annoying adverse reaction.

Side Effects Of Azelaic Acid

Generally, applying an azelaic acid cream is tolerated and does not cause adverse reactions. However, a doctor can only prescribe formulations with high concentrations of active ingredients. Usually, the most common  side effects may include:

  1. skin irritations ;
  2. redness ;
  3. tingling ;
  4. redness ;
  5. dry skin ;

The side effects that can arise following improper or excessive use of this substance can lead to burns  (in correspondence with the application area), urticaria, erythema, severe irritation accompanied by pain and, in predisposed subjects, even allergic reactions.

Read Also: Nail Trends In 2024: 8 Ideas To Get Inspired

Nail Trends In 2024: 8 Ideas To Get Inspired

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Nail Trends

Using nail art to play and experiment with your style is now an increasingly widespread practice, and the choice to give space to your imagination is varied, suited to the needs and tastes of each person: from the most straightforward and most minimalist creations up to the more creative, artistic and imaginative ones. 

The techniques used are different, and to best express their creativity, nail artists prefer gel and mainly acrylic nail reconstruction, the most suitable method for lengthening natural nails and shaping them to obtain the desired result. Nail styling is now an integral part of fashion and fashion. During fashion shows,  nail art trends are combined with the clothes worn by the models, and during photo shoots, attention is paid to this detail to recreate the perfect look to present a new collection.  

Furthermore, thanks to social networks, new trends continually emerge to inspire you to have fashionable nails, which are renewed from year to year: in fact, there are already numerous videos in which people passionate about the world of nails or specialists in the sector they make hypotheses about what will be the most popular trends in 2024.

Trendy Manicure: Colors And Nail Art For 2024

Color is a fundamental element in trendy nails since it can be the absolute protagonist of a particular nail art style or the starting point for trying to recreate the aesthetic that the person seeks for themselves. Experts predict that green will be a widely used color, especially on short, round, or square nails, which could be more original with this shade. We will find it in various shades, such as sage green, olive green, and matcha green, inspired by the famous Japanese tea. 

A guideline that seems to be shared for future nail trends is, in general, to use more captivating colors, experimenting with nuances: for example, orange, particularly in the summer period, electric blue and cobalt blue, various shades of fuchsia and red, both in cherry and merlot shades, so called because it recalls the famous India wine.  

Many trends will be taken up and updated with new decorative elements, such as coquette nails, the 3D decoration technique, and the India manicure; others, such as the use of letters and stickers on a neutral base, will be increasingly inspiring also thanks to the influence of the pop-rock aesthetic recently taken up by some pop stars, such as the very young Olivia Rodrigo. Below, let’s look at some of the latest nail trends to take inspiration from. 

Eight New Nail Trends For Nail Art From The Social World

3D Applications

In 2023, there has been experimentation with 3D elements, especially in metallic colors and different textures. This year, the trend will continue and develop further with futuristic-themed declinations, especially on stiletto-shaped nails, but no longer just in gold and silver.

Coquette Or Bow Nails

Coquette or bow nails are part of those trends established towards the end of 2023 and will continue into this new year. Thanks to the aforementioned 3D decoration technique, they are enriched with applications on the nails, such as micro pearls. They can be more wearable with the design of a simple stylized bow but in a bright color, such as red in its more subtle shades. Intense or golden.

Chrome Nails

Born in the wake of the popularity of glazed donut nails, launched in 2022 by the entrepreneur and influencer Hailey Bieber, the trend of chrome nails is also confirmed, characterized by a pearly finish, but this year, with the application of bold and more vibrant colors. 

Clean Girl Nails

The clean girl aesthetic is now well established on social media, especially TikTok, and represents the profile of a girl who dresses in neutral color palettes and simple clothing. This type of aesthetic has inevitably given rise to some trends relating to nails, such as soap nails, which in 2024 will always be short, with an oval or round shape, but with a more sheer and glossy finish, such as the jelly nails variant.

Velvet Nails

Although there are no designs or nail art to embellish it, the Californian style of velvet nails manages to be elegant and original at the same time. Thanks to magnetic nail polish, which can also be shaped to create small decorations, the nails have a velvety effect and an iridescent finish when in contact with the reflections of light.

India Manicure With A Twist

The  India, the white line created in the final part of the nail, has always been one of the most classic choices for your nails. This year, it will be trendy again with variations and experiments on the shape of the line and the color used, which will no longer be just milky white.

Nail Art With Stickers And Letters

 This trend reflects the more playful personalities who often prefer greater creativity to colored but too classic nails: a transparent base or a nude shade that stands out thanks to the application of stickers, letters, and glitter, ideal for creating a pattern that best represents them.

Patterns And Motifs Inspired By Fabrics And The World Of Fashion

One of the aspects on which we will experiment the most is texture, trying to create new and particular ones on the nail. Thanks to the variety of fabrics used and bold color combinations, the world of fashion and catwalks will be a great source of inspiration for nail artists.  For example, the tartan effect will be in vogue, inspired by Scottish prints, or the tweed effect will be recreated based on the fabric of the same name used in the iconic suits of the Chanel brand. Other prints that will give creative ideas will be the animalier ones, such as tortoiseshell, proposed in various shades of green and brown, or python, characterized by the combination of white and brown.

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What Are The Beauty Benefits Of Aloe Vera?

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Beauty Benefits Of Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is notable to everybody. As per a review, this plant is at the highest point of the most sought-after magnificence elements of 2021 in a significant part of the world. Here are its advantages for skin and hair. The makeup business, shaken by the pandemic, has seen skincare move to the first spot on the list of the most well-known items. 

Purchasers are progressively going to regular fixings because of the scope of skincare items accessible. As per the master exhortation site Skincare Legend, which broke down Google information, one specific fixing acquired consideration in 2021. Decision? Aloe vera is at the highest point of examination in 37 nations, including Italy, Finland, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, and Guadeloupe.

Aloe Vera At The Top Of The Ranking 

While L-ascorbic acid and retinol are tied for the second position in this world, aloe vera is getting along admirably. It is becoming the most loved magnificence element, existing apart from everything else. Different fixings showing off their abilities in beauty care products continue in the positioning.

For instance, hyaluronic corrosive is well known in Estonia and Ukraine. Salicylic corrosive draws much consideration from buyers in Ireland and the Unified Realm, while glycerin is incredibly alluring in Iceland and Germany. Skincare Legend uncovered that the most famous Aloe vera restorative item was the Aveeno brand Aloe Vera and Cereal Fix Cream.

What Are The Benefits Of Aloe Vera For The Skin?

Specific regular fixings are our partners for the skin, especially aloe vera, whose gel produced using its leaves is brimming with benefits! While this green plant is known for its hydrating strength and mitigating power, the most looked-through question is, “Does aloe vera cause pimples to vanish ?”. Nothing astonishing, be that as it may when you know its mending properties, which can assume a part in battling skin break out. 

These regular dynamic fixing scrubs flawlessly without drying them out. A little reward: Aloe gel likewise has astringent properties; in other words, it improves pores and cutoff points of overabundant sebum. With more than 100 dynamic parts (nutrients, minerals, chemicals, amino acids, and so on), aloe vera has more than one resource between its leaves and is appropriate for all skin types.

What Are The Benefits Of Aloe Vera For Hair?

The skin is not the only one that can benefit from the benefits of aloe vera. Indeed, the hair and scalp love its regulating, soothing, and revitalizing abilities. The pure gel can be applied to the lengths to discipline and protect them from external aggressions. It is also very effective in restoring definition and elasticity to curly hair. 

Mixed with a vegetable oil such as coconut or neem, it makes a perfect soothing and anti-itch mask for the scalp. Leave the preparation on your head for a few minutes, then wash your hair as usual. The relief is immediate! Thanks to its moisturizing properties and non-greasy texture, aloe vera is also a perfect ingredient to add to all your “home” recipes for hair: shampoo, conditioner, moisturizing mist, etc.

How Do You Choose The Suitable Aloe Vera?

The succulent has been very trendy for several years, and many natural or organic brands now offer their aloe vera gel. Not all are equal, and it is essential to take a few precautions to ensure you use a quality gel:  

  1. Aloe vera, especially the gel made from its pulp, must be the product’s main component and, therefore, the first in the list of ingredients printed on the gel packaging. Also, be careful with products that promise a high percentage of aloe vera but do not contain gel, just crushed leaves, with unattractive virtues and even quite dangerous in the case of internal use.
  2. The aloe vera gel must have been cold-stabilized. This technique is the only one that allows you to maintain all the beauty and health benefits of the product.

Given the long list of its benefits, we now understand the enthusiasm around this 100% natural ingredient!

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Boost Your Beauty Routine By Avoiding These Common Mistakes

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Boost Your Beauty

A few terrible reflexes are vital to your magnificence schedule, whether cosmetics, skincare, or brushing your hair. Here are the most widely recognized blunders that should be kept earnestly. Spreading your concealer, not washing your micellar water, or skipping cleaning your hairbrush… Here are a few activities to boycott that will discolor your magnificent capital. Follow these tips to start well and improve your cosmetics, hair, and skincare schedule.

Wash Your Hair Every Day

It’s our eternal debate with our friends: for or against washing our hair daily. Far from being a question of hygiene, washing your hair is more a matter of hair type. Because initially, sebum was not an enemy of humans. On the contrary, it is a substance the body produces to moisturize the scalp and its lengths. It’s like a natural conditioner in the end.  It is, therefore, essential to avoid it at all costs, at the risk of producing more. Moreover, a sebum treatment can prove very beneficial in some instances, such as for dry hair. For others, choosing a shampoo adapted to their hair type will be necessary—enough to space out washes and keep your scalp dry.

You Are Not Cleaning Your Hairbrush 

It’s a simple gesture, yet too often forgotten: cleaning your hairbrush is a crucial hygiene criterion, just like washing your hair or face. And for a good reason: hair brushes are veritable nests of bacteria, numbering 3,500, according to the study published by Mirror magazine, thus responsible for foul odors and regreased hair.  Once a week, it is therefore essential to remove the hair stuck between each pimple and scrub your brush using a toothbrush soaked in shampoo. It is also possible to bathe your hairbrushes once a month for greater effectiveness. A little hot water, white vinegar, and baking soda, and that’s it.  

You Are Not Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes 

Due to lack of motivation or time, brush cleaning often falls by the wayside. However, makeup residue and pollution are deposited on the face with each new use. So, the makeup dream can quickly turn into a nightmare between clogged pores, blackheads, and acne. To avoid this, clean your brushes once a week using a glove and Marseille soap, rubbing the hair in circular movements. For complexion brushes, the situation changes: they require washing after each use to avoid hardening of the material and thus the marked skin effect. 

It Does Not Moisturize Your Face And Body With A Cream

We can’t repeat it enough: hydration is the key to healthy skin. It starts with facial hydration, essential at all levels during the makeup stage, which serves as a base and for maintaining your skin. After a certain age, it loses its elasticity and shine. Hydration then forestalls indications of maturing, lessening scarcely discernible differences and redness. On both combination and oily skin, applying a moisturizer is, therefore, the ideal beauty ritual to adopt, of course, choosing a cream adapted to your skin type.

Put Body Cream On Your Face 

While it is evident that the entire body needs to be hydrated, the concept should be taken with a grain of salt. And for good reason: each part of the body has its properties and, therefore, its specific needs. No more 2-in-1! Applying a body cream to your face is a concept that should be banned at the risk of causing acne and other imperfections. The reason? Its high concentration of nutrients and composition are not recommended for the thin skin of your face.

I Am Not Applying For SPF In The Morning 

It’s no secret that UV rays are particularly harmful to the skin, and their impact on aging is valid all year round. This is why many beautistas use SPF protection before putting on makeup. And this is at any age, favoring a protection index according to their needs. For combination oily or acne-prone skin, sun protection with a synthetic filter can be a good option. As for dry skin, it is preferable to rely on mineral filters, which will reflect the sun’s rays more.

Skip Makeup Removal 

Obstructed pores, oily skin, and imperfections… So many inconveniences occur following forgetting to remove makeup thoroughly. The skin regenerates more at night, so eliminating makeup every evening with micellar water or using cleansing milk is necessary. For skin more exposed to pollution, opt for a neutral PH facial cleansing gel. 

Pierce The Buttons 

However enticing as it could be, it is significant not to pop your skin’s inflammation spots, especially when the impediment is completed in unfortunate circumstances, taking a chance with the optional disease of the injury yet, in addition, different districts of the skin. To do this, utilize cotton cushions or tissues when the bud is ready and has a white tip. The little unquestionable requirement: use a sterile needle to penetrate neatly while restricting the gamble of proliferation — enough to keep away from the show, sometimes.

Wearing A Foundation That Is Too Dark Or Too Light

Need to heat your coloring with a couple of tones when the bright days show up? Know that utilizing an establishment that is excessively dim (or overly light) for your complexion is seldom wise. The evidence of the famous orange “cover” impact was far-reaching during the 2000s. The arrangement? Pick the shade nearest to that of your skin. For this, one brilliant rule: pick a shade of one tone most excellent above or underneath your complexion. 

Enough to flaunt an iridescent composition without a misleading note. In case of oxidation, a characteristic response to the maturing of the material, there are likewise answers for keeping your establishments longer: blend a couple of drops in with your day cream to get a lighter shade. An express, hostile to squander answer for a perfect composition until the following buy!

Apply Your Concealer By Spreading It 

It’s the condition stamped with almost negligible differences and brush marks! Inappropriate utilization of your concealer is one of the most well-known cosmetics botches. To accomplish a glowing look and impeccably covered dark circles, only one tip: tap the material until it mixes into your skin. With a brush or your finger for a more normal outcome, get some margin to deal with this step. 

Do Not Rinse Your Face After Applying Micellar Water 

It is our bathrooms’ number 1 skincare product; micellar water is a genuine ally for impeccable makeup removal. On the other hand, it would be a mistake to think that the skin is clean once applied because it turns out that its components are relatively dry if the water is not rinsed. Therefore, rinse your micellar water with clean water and finish with a facial cleanser, particularly for dry skin. Your skin will feel much better. 

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Acne Pimples: Everything You Should Not Do!

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How do you make unsightly acne disappear? While new tips emerge daily to eliminate these rashes, be careful of preconceived ideas. Here are the mistakes to avoid. Who has never declared war on a button? Always unwelcome and rarely discreet, these imperfections must be tamed with delicacy. Although we would like to see them disappear in record time, it is nevertheless patience that we will have to demonstrate. Here are the actions, too often repeated, to ban as quickly as possible from your skincare routine.

Make A Scrub

No, a scrub does not erase a pimple! If the primary function of an exfoliating treatment is to eliminate dead skin and impurities, it does not solve all of your skin problems. On the contrary, applying a scrub mechanically to your acne will attack your skin, stimulate redness, and thus aggravate the already present lesions. Favor this step when you find smooth and healthy skin ready to activate its cellular renewal. 

Skip Hydration

Hydration is the key to your skin—no question of deviating from it. Whether waking up or going to bed, take care of this essential step for properly developing your epidermis. Hydrating your skin will help maintain the barrier created by the hydrolipidic film and thus protect it from external aggressions. Pollution, tobacco, UV rays, and oxidative stress act constantly and must be countered to avoid the formation of skin rashes. So we remember to moisturize our skin morning and evening, spots included!

Multiply The Layers Of Makeup

We resist the temptation of makeup! Very bad for treating your acne, layers of foundation, concealer, blush, and highlighter will smother the imperfection and prevent it from being treated. It is essential to let the skin breathe to rebuild itself healthily. We ban comedogenic formulas that promote the aggravation of skin lesions and opt for very light, non-greasy textures to be applied lightly using a clean brush. We take care of makeup removal and hydration at bedtime. 

Apply Toothpaste 

Stop this preconceived idea! No, toothpaste is not the miracle cure for the appearance of an acne pimple. Extremely drying when applied to the skin, toothpaste will create irritation, inflammation, redness, or even burns, which can be extremely dangerous for the skin barrier. In addition to the aggression you inflict on your skin, your imperfection will only redden and increase. We then reserve its use for brushing our teeth and opt for appropriate care for the pimple to be treated. 

Expose Yourself To The Sun 

If your skin appears more evident in the short term, watch out for the rebound effect! Indeed, the UV rays generated by the sun have a drying and dehydrating power, which will reduce your acne on the surface. However, more is needed to eliminate it. When the skin is no longer exposed, it returns to its usual cellular functioning and externalizes skin problems. 

If an acne spot has not been directly treated, your skin will produce a large quantity of sebum to regulate itself. Your pores will then become clogged, encouraging the appearance of microcystins. It is, therefore, necessary to protect your skin from the sun in all circumstances.  In addition to these preconceived ideas that should no longer be reproduced, it is evident that it is not recommended to pierce an acne pimple to make it disappear. This unhygienic gesture risks accumulating infections and worsening your problem. You will have understood, here too, we pass our turn!

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Mistakes To Avoid After A Sunburn

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Sunburn

Although sunburn can surprise you quickly, regaining clear and healthy skin can be more laborious. We have listed all the bad habits, too often repeated during skin burns, to be banned as quickly as possible. Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that should not be taken lightly! It appears following too long exposure to UVB rays generated by the sun. There are 3 degrees of burn: 

  1. In the first degree, the skin reddens and becomes hot and painful.
  2. In the second superficial degree, the skin forms blisters on the surface
  3. In the second profound degree, the blisters contain a clear liquid, and the epidermis is destroyed

Thus, following a skin burn, the skin must be treated delicately. This is why we have listed the daily actions that damage your skin further and slow down healing.

Remove Hair With Depilatory Wax

When the skin has been weakened by the sun, it is strongly recommended not to continue to tighten it through hair removal. Depilatory wax alters the protective horny layer of the epidermis. For this, it is recommended to anticipate hair removal two days before exposure to the sun. Also, note that depilatory cream should also be avoided. Containing perfume could degrade your hydrolipidic film and thus irritate your burned skin. 

Wipe Your Skin By Rubbing It With A Towel 

Watch out for bad reflexes! When you get out of the shower, dry your damp skin by lightly patting your body to absorb any remaining drops in case of sunburn. By rubbing vigorously with a towel, you risk causing your skin to peel, thus altering the skin barrier. I prefer tapping with a clean, soft towel, ideally microfiber.  

Apply Bikini, Then Re-Expose Yourself

Suppose a bikini is particularly soothing and refreshing on a sunburn. You must be careful not to re-expose yourself to the sun afterward. Indeed, under UV rays, this emulsion would create a magnifying effect, favoring a bullous detachment of the epidermis. Blisters would then appear, indicating that your epidermis is too fragile. Opt for an application when the sun sets at the end of the day. At night, your skin activates its cell renewal and regenerates more easily. 

Wearing Clothes That Are Too Tight

One of the rules to follow to maintain clear skin is that of dressing. It is essential to dress in loose clothing, allowing the skin to breathe. If a sunburn is wrapped in tight tissues, this would cause friction on the skin, encouraging irritation and degrading the hydrolipidic film. Bet on dresses or wide pants. 

Apply Perfume To A Sunburn

Perfume should be avoided in case of sunburn! Rich in alcohol, this would aggravate the inflammation of your skin already burned by a sunburn. In addition, it is photosensitizing, which is why you feel the potential appearance of brown spots in the event of exposure. Whatever the case, in summer, avoid fragrances containing alcohol and favor natural waters or alcohol-free perfumed mists. 

Wash With Boiling Water 

If in summer, it is sometimes tempting to spend time in the shower to free yourself from the sweat and impurities accumulated during the day, be careful to adjust the water temperature correctly. Boiling water (above 39 degrees) will dry the skin, promote sebum production, and alter the hydrolipidic film. If a sunburn weakens your skin, wash with lukewarm water (between 36 and 39 degrees) to facilitate healing. 

Cover Your Blisters With Bandages 

As with clothing, the skin needs to breathe to heal from a skin burn. Even more so, if your sunburn has exceeded the first degree of burn, if you think you are doing the right thing by camouflaging your blisters to avoid confronting them with other foreign bodies, know that open air is the best remedy. Likewise, it is strongly recommended not to pierce them, as this increases inflammation and generates additional blisters. 

Exfoliate Your Skin

You will have understood that the skin hates friction in the event of a sunburn. This is why we also skip scrubs. Although it is recommended to exfoliate your skin in summer to prolong and maintain your tan, it is contraindicated to do so if you have sunburn. On the contrary, in the event of a skin burn, generously moisturize your skin at bedtime. Postpone your scrubs when your skin has regained all its elasticity. 

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