Beauty & Aesthetics - 22 June 2015

THE STAR, MONDAY 22 JUNE 2015

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BEAUTY & AESTHETICS

Achieve perfection

BODY sculpting is the intensive process of shedding fat from your body without building muscular size or bulk. The common misconception about body sculpting is that there are tone-up programmes and the like that, when followed stringently, can help you achieve that perfect sculpted body.

Subash Adrian Anandan and Satish Brian Anandan, fitness coaches at a private gym in Bangsar, debunk this misconception by saying that there is no singular type of workout that is suited to everybody.

According to them, body sculpting can be a combination of various types of workout programmes that sculpt your body. This can include resistance training

and cardiovascular exercises, although the general desired objective for body sculpting exercises is achieving a lean and toned physique.

Body sculpting involves actually changing the body composition of a person in regards to muscle and body fat.

For it to successfully work, there are more aspects that need to be included in your regime besides the workout itself: a well-balanced diet, for example.

Satish says that the type of results from a workout programme depends a lot on the body type of a person as well.

There are three body types - ecotmorphs, mesomorphs and endomorphs - and each require different types of exercises to be

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The current trend of body sculpting is a new way to achieve the body that you have always desired.

Surgery can help you achieve your body sculpting goals.

sculpted efficiently.Besides the different types of

body, there are other factors such as age and lifestyle that determine how your body reacts to a fitness programme.

Determining your body type and tailoring your workout programmes around your body type so as not to blindly workout is advisable.

It is definitely possible to have the characteristics of two types of body. Largely because of this, reasonable goals need to be set for each of the body types.

Ectomorphs may never be able to have a large heavyset build and endomorphs may never achieve a straight and skinny body. These are genetics, say the fitness coaches, who have 10 years experience in

Form vs function

the fitness industry.

Sculpting for functionMost peoples sculpting goals

surely are to be lean, shapely and clean-cut. Hence, workouts are centred around achieving that.

That is what most people who go to the gym want. You can tailor your exercises to sculpt your body, but there are other exercises that you need to include in your workouts, says Subash. What people neglect most is stability and mobility.

Training for stability and mobility are also called functional movements and involves a series of workouts that increases agility in daily routines for your body pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, rotating, squatting and even walking and running. These are what you do daily and in some cases, such as for housewives, almost every moment of the day.

There are two main benefits of functional training on top of sculting the body:l Improves posturel Reduces the risk of developing

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A large part of functional training is stretching. Stretching, as continuously stressed by fitness experts and even the media, contributes greatly to the two benefits of functional training.

Another aspect of working out to scultp your body that is neglected is the wear and tear of muscles, joints and ligaments. There are some muscles, like rotator cuffs situated deep within the shoulders, that do not strengthen when doing heavy weights.

The coaches advise people who are getting into the body sculpting trend to carry out some research and practise movement workouts to strengthen these types of muscles as well as joints and ligaments.

This is to lengthen the longevity of your muscles, joints and ligaments so that they remain functional when you are very much older.

The future of aesthetics is steadily moving towards functional training and sculpting a lean, strong body instead of the conventional lifting of weights.

By RACHEL PUNITHA

Surgical procedures to sculpt your bodyBODY sculpting helps to meet ones aesthetics goal.

While some may prefer solely to sweat it out to achieve their desired body shape, others employ a variety of body sculpting techniques by means of surgery to realise the same goal.

The surgical route can also be effective for removing any excess skin that you may have as a result of a fruitful exercise and diet routine.

After all, when we lose a substantial amount of weight, cosmetic surgery can be beneficial to reposition and tighten sagging skin that fails to shrink or conform to the bodys slimmer shape.

This is especially for those who have lost skin suppleness due to ageing, sun exposure or prior lifestyle choices.

There are many surgical procedures available in Malaysia that can help with this condition.

Here are some of the more

common ones: Arm lift Brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a

procedure to remove loose skin as a result of natural aging or rapid weight loss.

Buttocks lift This surgery is an increasingly

popular procedure that is intended to tighten and firm a persons rear. The buttocks will be enhanced with purified fat cells from other parts of the body to achieve rounder and fuller buttocks without implants.

Liposuction Liposuction can be done

together with other cosmetic procedures to remove remaining excess fat from specific problematic areas and ensure a contoured figure.

Tummy tuck Abdominoplasty, or tummy

tuck, removes droopy or excess skin and fat from the midsection and surgically tightens the abdominal muscles.

The route to achieveing a leaner body is hard, but definitely well worth the work.

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AGNES Pauline Dtox for Beauty is a high-fibre enzyme drink formulated in the United States.

The drink helps to detox and eliminate toxins from the body, prevent the absorption of excessivecalories andincrease metabolism to achieve weight loss.

The various natural ingredients in Agnes Pauline DTox include soluble and non-soluble fibre that help with defaecation while the presence of probiotics eases peristalsis in the large intestine.

The enzymes in the drink each carry a vital function to maintain good health and vitality.

Lipase, the enzyme with lipolytic function, breaks down fat to be used as energy and helps maintain a healthy weight.

Drink to better health

Proteolytic enzymes such as proteases and bromelain enhance the excretion of fat while acting as an appetite suppressant. Enzymes with anti-oedema properties reduce the appearance of cellulite and weight gain caused by water retention.

Enzymes are also crucial for healthy and youthful skin. Lipolytic enzymes are essential for the assimilation of fatty acids and other fat-soluble nutrients that nourish the skin.

They preserve cell permeability, enabling an inflow of nutrients into the cells while eliminating waste products that can make your skin look lacklustre and wrinkled.

Lipase breaks down fat and removes fat from storage. Lipase

has also been shown to help lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels, ultimately leading to better cardiovascular health.

A shortage of enzymes causes imperfect digestion and improper breakdown of foods. When this happens, proteins soon putrefy, fats turn rancid and carbohydrates ferment.

Enzymes are important for the production of glucose, an instant and indispensable fuel for muscles and brains. They also regulate the bodys metabolism.

Besides enzymes, Agnes Pauline Dtox for Beauty drink is enriched with probiotics and dietary fibre for optimal efficacy.

Probiotics are live bacteria or yeasts that help improve the hosts

digestion and develop an effective immune system.

As for fibre, there are two distinct classes that are required in a healthy diet plan soluble and insoluble fibre.

Insoluble fibre, which does not dissolve in the blood, ensures the healthy movement of the large intestine.

By speeding up the passage of food through the digestive tract, this fibre prevents foods from turning into toxins by bacteria in the gut.

Insoluble fibre may also prevent harmful or carcinogenic substances found in some foods from affecting the colon and may prevent constipation and piles.

In contrast, soluble fibre dissolves in the blood and can be found in most types of fruits and oat bran.

Soluble fibre turns into gel in the digestive tract and works to absorb the oily substances. This

reduces calories intake and has a positive influence on cholesterol.

Because soluble fibre is readily absorbed into the body, it can be an effective tool in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels and insulin excretion.

One important ingredient in the enzyme drink is spirulina. It is a high-protein food that contains more than 60% of all digestible vegetable protein.

Owing to its amino acids content, spirulina helps to suppress hunger and increase metabolism, which eventually leads to healthy weight loss.

The drink is also rich in chlorophyll, which contains antioxidants that help reduce free radicals in the body.

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Agnes Pauline drinks can aid in eliminating toxins from the body and maintaining good metabolism.


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AS up to 60% of anything we apply on our skin is absorbed into the blood stream, many types of poor skin health conditions are associated with harsh chemicals found in personal and skincare products.

To protect ourselves, we can choose organic personal and skincare products with certified safety assurance.

Organic agricultural products are grown and processed without the use of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, synthetic chemicals, synthetic fertilisers and genetic modification.

Not every product labelled as organic is certified. Organic certification involves a regular audit and inspection of the entire supply chain.

To be certified, organic products generally require the avoidance of synthetic inputs such as synthetic fertilisers, pesticides and genetically modified

Home remedies

Certified organic options

Esmeria Soothing Organics products are certified by Ecocert France.

LONG before commercial beauty products were available, people were developing remedies at home using natural, everyday ingredients.

Many of these incorporate fresh ingredients rich in vitamins or nutrients required to maintain healthy, beautiful hair and skin.

Here are some home remedies you can try.

HairThe body produces its own

natural oils that are essential for healthy hair growth therefore, washing too frequently can cause hair to become dry, frizzy or brittle. These effects can be countered by treating hair with coconut or olive oils, or raw concoctions using:l Eggs Raw eggs are used in

several home hair remedies. The yolk is naturally moisturising as it is rich in fats and proteins while egg whites remove unwanted oils with its existing bacteria-eating enzymes.

Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home, advises using the entire egg to condition hair, egg whites only for oily hair or egg yolks to moisturise dry, brittle hair.

How to use: Apply half a cup of a suitable egg mixture to damp, clean hair (this amount may differ according to hair length). Leave on for 20 minutes, rinse with cool water, then shampoo hair. Whole egg and yolks-only treatments can be applied once a month while whites-only treatment should be done every fortnight.l Avocados This fruit is

known for producing oils similar to natural skin oils, which makes it perfect for home remedies. It can be used for thicker, more voluminous hair as its high vitamin E content promotes healthier and stronger locks.

How to use: Avocados can be used alone or with bananas and olive oil to create a hair mask. Massage the mixture onto the scalp and leave it on for at least 30 minutes.

Lastly, rinse it out and shampoo your hair. Do this once a week to see significant results.

SkinLemon, aloe vera and

cucumber are commonly used in skin products as these ingredients are known to have cleansing and antibacterial properties that can help attain moisturised, glowing skin. You can also make your own face masks at home using:l Berries The natural

enzymes in strawberries are said to slough off the dull top layer of skin, leaving your face clean and bright. You can combine it with honey, avocado or lemon for better hydrating effects, which is ideal for oily or dry skin.

How to use: Mash about three strawberries well with other desired ingredients.

Avoiding the area around the eyes, massage the mixture softly on your face gently for two to three minutes. Use small, circular motions. Leave on for at least 10 to 20 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water. Repeat a few times a week for clearer skin.

organisms (GMOs).Produced using the finest and

purest organic plant ingredients, Esmeria Soothing Organics is one of the few brands in the world that meet the stringent certification standards of Ecocert France, an established and internationally recognised certification organisation.

Soo Siew Peng, co-founder and managing director ofEsmeria Soothing Organics, says, We chose to be certified by Ecocert because its certification requirements offer transparency and traceability in what we say on our product labels and marketing materials.

For Esmeria Soothing Organics products to carry the Ecocert logo, the following requirements must

be met:l The certified products must

not contain GMOs, parabens, phenoxyethanol, nano particles, silicon, polyethylene glycol, synthetic perfumes and dyes, and animal-derived ingredients.l The product content must

fulfil the following: At least 10% certified organic

ingredients At least 95% of all plant

ingredients used must be certified organic

At least 95% of total ingredients used must be of natural originl The product packaging must

be biodegradable and recyclable.

With ingredients such as organic

plant oils and herb extracts that strengthen, hydrate, protect, calm and soothe, Esmeria Soothing Organics is a safe organic skincare range for your hair, body and skin.

Its products are effective against various skin and scalp conditions

such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, sensitive and dry skin, dandruff and sensitive scalp.

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GROW it, chop it, colour it you name it. Understandably, hair styles come and go but even the term barbers underwent changes in connotation.

Most hairdressers used to eschew the term barber to refer to their profession. But by the mid-1900s, the popularity of barbershops was on the wane.

This was mainly due to the fact that men, who previously preferred short, conservative haircuts, began to go for more elaborate haircuts that they thought barbers could not achieve.

Today, however, those who specialise in cutting, dressing, grooming, styling and shaving male hair call themselves barbers with pride.

That is not surprising since fashion-conscious men now appreciate the more old-fashioned, gentlemanly haircuts of the early 1900s thanks to the hipster culture but with a modern touch.

What else is making a comeback? And what is new? Here are some of the popular

hair (and facial hair) choices for men and women.

Man bunA man with medium to long hair

can rock the man bun by securing his hair into a firmly rounded bun similar to the simply called bun that women have long been wearing.

While the bun can be placed anywhere on the head, the man bun is a specific bun that is positioned on the vertex area of the head roughly on the top back part of the head.

Top knotThe top knot is a mixture of two

of the trendiest hairstyles the man bun and the undercut.

The undercut, as the name suggests, is a hairstyle where hair is shaven on the sides and sometimes the back of the head but left long on the top.

The longer mane on the top of the head is styled just like the man bun but obviously with a lot less hair involved.

PompadourThis hairstyle is named after

Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of King Louise XV of France and Navarre. The hair is swept upwards from the face and worn high over the forehead (think Elvis Presley). While the pompadour was an essential part of American beauty standards for women in the late 19th century and early 20th century, the modern pompadour appeals more to the men. Pomade is typically used to style the hair.

Pixie undercutThe pixie undercut is simply a

boyish cut with the undercut a tapered shave very close to the scalp. Some women may prefer to have a much longer, flirtier fringe to add an edge to the sharp- looking style. Celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett Johansson have sported the look.

Granny chicGood news for those who are

greying: Grey hair has gone from


dreaded to desired. Not so much a haircut but a hairstyle trend, the grey dye job is all the rage with the younger folks on Instagram who are not even greying prematurely.

Pastel rainbow hairAlso known as the sand art hair,

the pastel rainbow craze is a new, intricate hair dyeing technique that combines multi-colour dyes with a freestyle method. This method ensures that the resulting colours look carelessly bright, pastel-toned and arresting. While bold and certainly not for the faint of heart, those who dare don the look know that it is to dye for.

Hipster beardThe hipster beard is a downward

flowing facial hair style with either a styled or integrated moustache. Although it is meant to portray an unkempt look, the hipster beard is

carefully trimmed and groomed unlike a full beard that is left with little maintenance.

Those who prefer not to have a neckbeard under the beard will still have to shave regularly. If a moustache is styled into the hipster beard, it is usually a handlebar moustache.

Most men with hipster beards will need moustache and beard oil or wax to keep their facial hair healthy.

Van DykeThe Van Dyke, named after 17th

century Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck, consists of a short goatee beard, a pointy, shorter version of a handlebar moustache that is usually waxed and without any facial hair on the sides of the face.

The style requires a regular upkeep and when done right, is downright artsy, just like its namesake.

Weaving through myriad stylesBy RONI KING

The undercut is one of the many hair trends for men.

LIKE it or not, our skin is affected by daily weather conditions. Hot and dry weather is a common phenomenon in a tropical area such as Malaysia.

Spotty, uneven, red and irritated skin are most likely the result of prolonged and unprotected exposure to sunlight.

If you often lack sleep, your skin will eventually become dry, rough, dull and lacklustre.

As a result, many people cover their face with expensive make-up and skincare products to hide their skins imperfections.

There is no harm in putting a little make-up on special occasions. However, overdoing it may harm your skin in the long run.

Many of the skincare products available in the market are not only expensive, but also harmful because of their chemical constituents, which can damage the skin.

CellLabs CLASSaaNTA, backed by more than 15 years of research and development, may be an effective way to revitalise your natural beauty.

Enhanced by active ingredients and advanced extraction technology, the product aims to awaken dormant cells by stimulating the growth and function of existing tissues,



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repairing old tissues and regenerating malfunctioning cells.

Each capsule of CellLabs CLASSaaNTA contains:l 30,000mg fresh sheep placenta

(120:1) high purity ratio.l Silk amino acidl Aloe veral Avocado oil l Marine collagenl Lycopenel Astaxanthin

This seven-in-one blend of active substances protects and nurtures the cells, enhancing ones immune system and preventing premature ageing caused by free radicals in the body.

The high extraction purity ratio (120:1) increases the bioavailability of the active ingredients and allows them to be delivered throughout the body system efficiently.

In addition, silk amino acid, the

luxurious active substance extracted from silk cocoons, is well known as a natural moisturiser and heat regulator. Silk protein can be completely integrated into the human body without affecting the immune system.

This promising compound has high water-binding capacity, which acts as a regulator of skin moisture contents. This gives silk protein the name humans second skin.

The sheep placenta cells in the product are freeze dried according to a special proprietary process to maintain their biological composition and integrity.

Sheep placenta contains the necessary nutrients and physiologically active substances, including amino acids, hyaluronic acids, vitamins, minerals, nucleic acid constituents, simple sugars such as glucose, galactose and sucrose, essential fatty acids and catalysed enzymes.

These active substances stimulate the intra-cellular repair mechanism to reactivate the bodys own healing and revitalising activity, resulting in an overall rejuvenating effect on the body.

The CLASSaaNTAs nutrients are preserved by the advanced German Eudragit enteric coating, which increases the absorption rate and preserves its biologically

active ingredients without damaging its quality as a valuable bio-active product.

CellLabs CLASSaaNTA is produced, stored, distributed and handled systematically to ensure only the best quality.

It strictly adheres to National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau regulations, good distribution practice, good storage practice and good manufacturing practice.

CellLabs CLASSaaNTA undergoes hormone and steroid tests, common poison tests, and microbial and heavy metals tests conducted by internationally recognised expert agencies such as Info Kinetics and Singapore Health Sciences Authority. This ensures the safety and quality of the product.

CellLabs CLASSaaNTAs health and beauty supplement gives you hydration and anti-wrinkle benefits that will help your skin achieve an outstanding texture.

The CLASSaaNTA mobilises the cells native energy source so that you can look and feel good.

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The active ingredients in

CellLabs CLASSaaNTA hydrate and

revitalise your skin.


Looking good from top to toe

TO help you look and feel your best, SlimWorld has a range of products and services for the face and body.

One product to look out for is the Apple Stem Cell Mist, which is easily absorbed into the skin, making your skin feel comfortable for the whole day.

It is convenient to use and can help regenerate and rejuvenate the skin, maintain its smoothness and provide antioxidant protection from a polluted environment.

To use, spray the mist on the face, eyes and neck in the morning and at night.

Coupled with a light massage on the face, you will get excellent results.

Benefits of Apple Stem Cell Mist:l Brightens the skin and balances skin tonel Leaves the skin moisturised, fresh, supple and smoothl Reduces lines, giving skin a more youthful lookl Reduces open pores and lightens discolourationl Protects the skin from ultraviolet rays with antioxidant protection This product is sold at RM700

for 120ml and RM250 for 30ml.The SlimWorld Apple Stem

Cell Drink is another product that provides many benefits for your skin.

It contains apple juice powder, plum fruit powder, green tea, brindall berry, Agathosma,

muscles move according to the electro-stimulation emitted.

Imported from Britain, the BIO iST uses infra-ray technology and combines electro-stimulation with heat-therapy technologies.

The BIO iST can boost the bodys immune, digestive, lymphatic and metabolic systems. It can also enhance cell renewal, promote blood circulation as well as relax and tone muscles.

The cavitation radio frequency treatment is suitable for both men and women.

Cavitation stimulates blood circulation and the radio frequency penetrates deep into the third layer of the skin to break up fatty tissues.

This painless and non-invasive treatment helps shape the body and smoothen skin texture on the face.

It can also help to lighten stretch marks and help you to achieve a toned tummy.

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vitamin C, enzymes, aloe vera extract, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Panax ginseng, mixed berries powder, saw palmetto, pengaga, bindii extract and ginkgo biloba.

This product also contains apple stem cells from a rare Swiss apple called Uttwiler Spatlauber an endangered apple variety known for its longevity due to its ability to be stored for long periods without shrinking.

The Uttwiler Splatlauber apple is rich in phytonutrients, proteins and long-living cells.

As such, the Apple Stem Cell Drink is a safe, natural and suitable product for both women and men.

To sculpt a beautiful figure, the BIO iST (infra spot treatment) gives long-term results and enables one to maintain the figure.

Imagine being able to do 360 sit-ups effortlessly every day to achieve your ideal figure SlimWorld has introduced a device that enables you to do just that by lying down.

With the device, a few electrodes are strapped on so that your

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Clearing up your acneONE of the common questions that teenagers ask their doctor is why they get pimples.

The onset of puberty triggers a set of physical changes in boys and girls and is also a time when the skin starts to flare up in some teenagers. Generally, adolescents start to get acne between the ages of 10 and 13.

Acne commonly appears on the nose and spreads to the forehead, chin and cheeks. In severe cases, acne may appear on the neck, shoulders, chest, back and upper arms.

There are many myths surrounding the formation of acne. Sugary and greasy foods are often blamed but the real culprit is high levels of the androgen hormone, which is released in boys and girls during puberty.

The androgen hormone stimulates the skins sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, an oily substance that empties onto the skin surface through the hair follicle opening.

The mixture of sebum and skin cells supports the growth of bacteria and as a result, pores become clogged and pimples develop.

Although it is not a life-threatening condition, acne tends to affect teenagers self-esteem and should be treated if severe.

The daily skin care regime of cleansing, toning and moisturising is essential to combat oily skin and prevent breakouts.

Dermatologists also recommend that teens use products with ingredients that can control sebum secretion. 5-avocuta is an active ingredient derived from avocado and has the potential to combat excessive sebum secretion characteristic of greasy hair and skin.

5-avocuta inhibits the activity of 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that metabolises

testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, a powerful androgen that stimulates the sebaceous glands.

A gel-based cleanser is suitable for people with oily skin. Do not use a soap cleanser as it strips moisture from the skin.

Teen Derm Gel is soap-free, contains 5-avocuta to control sebum production and has an exfoliating function of the cleanser performed by the salicylic acid (BHA) present.

Teen Derm Aqua is recommended for severe to serious acnes to control sebum production. It also contains vitamin E to efficiently prevent bacteria proliferation and reduce skin inflammation.

Skin needs to be hydrated as excessively dry skin will bring about the formation of more acne.

When shopping for a moisturiser, acne sufferers need to look for a non-comedogenic product that will not exacerbate the oily condition of the skin.

Teen Derm products contain the ingredients that every teenager needs control acne issues. Its products are designed to treat mild to moderate acne, giving your skin the attention it deserves.

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CLINELLES innovative, prestigious anti-ageing skincare range, Clinelle CaviarGold, offers unrivalled lifting, firming and nourishment for your skin.

It incorporates cutting-edge technology that assures the blending and delivery of active ingredients to achieve optimal outcomes.

The Clinelle CaviarGold Series is formulated with Triple Gold Lifting and Firming Complex and contains three key ingredients that deliver immediate and long-lasting effects.l Caviar extract (derived from

the Russian Sturgeon), also known as black gold, has long been considered one of the most decadent and expensive foods.

Caviar is rich in nutrients, including proteins, minerals, vitamins (A, D, E and K), antioxidants and lipids, which contain an abundance of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega 3.

The caviar extract is structured to deliver these valuable nutrients directly to your skin cells. The most important properties of caviar extract are its anti-wrinkle, moisturising and nourishing qualities, which help slow down the ageing process. l 24K NanoGold is the new-

generation golden collagenine that



Beautiful skin alwaysincreases collagen synthesis by three times, hence boosting skin suppleness tremendously. This helps firm up the skins surface, thus preventing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. l Plant PhytoGold derived

from natural Golden Bell extract, which has whitening/brightening properties added to complement this firming and lifting formula. It is proven to be 80 times more effective than Arbutin whitening effects.

Aimed at the core of discolouration and formation of age spots, it alleviates visible signs by inhibiting the formation of melanin and infusing the skin with light and energy to ensure a clearer, more even skin tone.

The result is Clinelle CaviarGold instantly transforms the look and the feel of your skin.

Skin is made firmer and uplifted while its suppleness is increased to create smooth and bright skin that is protected by potent antioxidants.

The Clinelle CaviarGold Collection has been dermatologically tested for tolerance and efficacy and contains no paraben, making it suitable for all skin types.

Clinelle products are free from

potentially harmful ingredients. There is no artificial colouring, artificial fragrances, lanolin, mineral oil, SD-alcohol or comedogenic ingredients.

Fundamentally, Clinelle products work effectively through an integrated Envinix system to protect the skin from rapid environmental aggressions with RX3 Action to repair, refine and reshield skin for optimised skin health and visible, long-term results.

The fragile skin surrounding the eyes will benefit from Clinelle CaviarGold Firming Eye Serum, which targets the five most prominent symptoms of ageing that involve the area around the eyes fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness and suppleness, feeling of puffiness and eye bags formation, dark circles under the eyes, and dryness.

It provides instant hydration while smoothing out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, diminishing puffiness, and banishing dark circles while improving suppleness and firmness.

As a result, the skins surface is refined and restored.

With the mission to educate consumers on the importance of caring for the delicate areas

around the eye, Clinelle is running an eye awareness nationwide campaign, the Eye Love CaviarGold Challenge, that will give Malaysian women the opportunity to showcase their beauty and personal styles.

This campaign is supported by a series of television, radio and print advertising featuring Clinelles international brand ambassador, Ella Chen.

Clinelle started the Eye Love CaviarGold Challenge in May, which is running till July 15.

Participants stand a chance to win prizes worth more than RM15,000 and a chance to meet Chen.

Clinelle CaviarGold is available at pharmacies nationwide.

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The Clinelle CaviarGold Series provides immediate and long-lasting skincare benefits.


Shaping the perfect arch

ONE of the most effective natural ingredients known to lighten pigmentation and preserve a youthful skin is rosehip seed oil, which originates in the southern wilds of the Andes in Chile.

Garden of Eden has formulated a natural product containing rosehip seed oil, antioxidant natural vitamin E and grape seed oil, resulting in a triple-action serum called Rosa E Pigmentation Serum.

This serum can reduce wrinkles and make pigmentation fade away, promoting a more radiant, youthful and even-toned complexion in just four weeks.

Rosa E Pigmentation Serums key ingredient, rosehip seed oil, is rich in essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids, which accelerate skin cells regeneration.

Another benefit of rosehip seed oil is its trans-retinoic acid (a form of vitamin A), a naturally occurring skin-lightening ingredient.

The antioxidant natural vitamin E and grape seed oil neutralise the free radicals that cause ageing to the skin.

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) increases skin collagen and firmness while grape seed oil provides 50 times more antioxidant activity than vitamin E.

Applying just two to three drops of Rosa E Pigmentation Serum on the face after cleansing will help protect, regenerate and hydrate the skin.

To regain your natural radiant complexion, you can try Garden of Eden Primrose E Radiant Serum.

Formulated for dry skin, this anti-ageing and hydrating serum contains natural evening primrose oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids that boost skin regeneration while repairing damaged cells.

While the oral consumption of evening primrose oil supplements is good for overall health, very little of the concentration of

the oil is delivered to the skins surface. By applying a few drops of the serum daily, the nutrients can be delivered directly to the skin.

Aside from hydrating and repairing our skin, it is just as important to protect it from damage.

Garden of Eden Grape E Anti-Aging Serum contains proanthocyanidins, a potent antioxidant extracted from grape seeds, which is effective in neutralising and even reversing the signs of ageing.

Regular use of this lightweight serum will leave the skin looking visibly firmer, more supple and younger looking.

Garden of Eden serums are 100% plant-based and free from chemicals, preservatives, animal ingredients, colouring, alcohol, mineral oil and artificial fragrances. They are suitable for sensitive skin, especially of those who have undergone laser treatments.

Other serums such as Natur E Scar Serum, Jojo E Stretch Mark Serum and Rosa T Acne Serum have also been formulated to combat other skin conditions.

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Garden of Eden offers a comprehensive range of 100% botanical plant extract serums that is free of parabens and chemicals to help treat various skincare problems and needs.

A PAIR of beautiful and proportionate eyebrows can do wonders in bringing out our best facial features and creating a better appearance.

However, eyebrow drawing is not an easy skill to master, especially when it requires touch-ups throughout a hectic day.

This is where eyebrow embroidery comes to the rescue. With its water-proof and smudge-proof results, there is no need to worry about embarrassing browless moments anymore.

Thanks to its lasting nature, which means a fuss-free makeup experience, eyebrow embroidery has become a new favourite among women.

As the trendsetter of eyebrow embroidery in Malaysia, bluunis, introduces the new brownaissance service, which employs an eyebrow embroidery technique that produces realistic results.

bluunis new brownaissance service applies the latest embroidery skills by imitating the natural form of eyebrows. This results in eyebrows that are identical to real brow hair.

Be it sparse, crooked, uneven or completely bare, the new brownaissance makes use of the original brow condition to enhance your beauty.

Beauty experts at bluunis will design eyebrows according to your skin tone, facial features and age to suit your personality.

The new brownaissance service is similar to an advanced make-up technique with long-lasting results.

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Natural skin treatment



New ways to get a fitter, leaner body

Staircases can be a useful tool when you are trying to achieve a leaner body.

Once you have made the decision to sculpt you body, there are other factors to consider. You would think that with all the gymnasiums and the like sprouting about in neighbourhoods making access to workout equipment easy, you can find the time to work out.

However, factors such as time and affordability can be a hindrance in achieving the dream bod that you fantasise about.

There is one sure way to work around these two factors Instagram accounts.

Instagram has been the platform of choice for many entrepreneurial ventures. Although the initial aim for the creation of Instagram was to make photos beautiful and to upload them quickly onto various social media platforms, users have turned it into a interest-garnering platform.

Interest-themed photos such as food, scenery, architecture, people and, a very useful one, workouts, have flooded the popular social media platform. This trend has managed to pull in single-minded fans who want to sculpt themsleves a leaner body from all around the globe onto one platform. Working out using Instagram accounts brings about some suprising benefits.

TimeYes, there are YouTube videos or videos

that you can download and work out with. But sifting through thousands of them to find the ones that are most suitable for you is tedious and, time-consuming.

The great thing about Instagram is that searching is quick; very quick. It will take you less than 15 seconds to find what you want. All you need to do is search for a hashtag that says workout, exercises or squats and voila, thousands of these type of videos will be displayed.

You do not need to wait long for them to stream either. These videos are quick; they show you what to do in 15 seconds or less so you do not waste time waiting for a one-hour workout video to upload.

And if you do not like what is in the video, you can move on to the next video and all you have wasted are five seconds.

AffordabilityGym equipment is expensive. Unless you

are well-off and can afford your own gym room at home, investing in equipment will put a serious dent in your budget for the month.

Plus, if you are into serious sculpting, you will know that you will need more than one type of equipment. One treadmill will not cut it nor will one multi-station machine.

The great thing about following workout-inspired Instagram accounts is that they

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You can easily work on sculpting your

body at home with minimal equipment.

show the most convenient way of exercising. They use minimal equipment and mostly use body weight meaning, you use your own bodyweight to work out instead of free weights.

Even when equipment is needed, very basic ones are used such as stability balls, medicine balls, yoga mats and resistance bands, among other things.

Another great thing about these videos is that they show you how you can exercise to sculpt your body using furniture around your home or garden. They use benches, chairs, sofas, culverts, pavements, staircases and even walls.

These types of video are catered specifically to those with hectic lifestyles where space and convenience are a struggle such as for stay-at-home mothers.

There are even videos showing how you can use your children as weights.

Last but not least, other than helping you sculpt your body, these Instagram accounts help you stay fit and provide the much needed motivation for you to push through your laziness and excuses.

With hectic work schedules, family commitments and the overabundance of unhealthy food, most people lack the carrot stick that will push them to achieve their body goals.

Achieving a perfectly sculpted body will not only make you look and feel good, it will put you on the right track to leading a healthy and long life.

Instagram accounts to follow

@home.exercises@howtoburncalories@home_squats@exerciseguide@workoutprograms

THERE are numerous clinics and slimming salons that offer non-surgical methods to sculpt your face.

Non-surgical facelift is a means of restoring muscle and skin tone to the face without surgery, and are quickly gaining popularity nowadays. There are several types of non-surgical procedures:

Injectable fillers These are hyaluronic acid gels that can

be injected under the skin to smoothen out wrinkles and camouflage sagging skin. The fillers are usually injected into the nasolabial folds (around the nose and mouth).

Laser skin resurfacingThis involves removing skin layer by

layer with a precision laser. It is usually used to get rid of skin that has lost its suppleness or patches of skin with blotches or scars.

The new skin cells that form after the old skin has been removed will be firmer, giving your skin an overall younger and more radiant look.

Alternative medicine treatmentsThere are a few alternative methods to

a facelift, including acupuncture. An acupuncture facelift erases fine lines and the size of under-eye bags.

Also called cosmetic acupuncture, it can leave your skin feeling firmer and enhance your skin tone as well as make you feel more energetic and give your eyes a sparkle.

Facial sculpting


Fusion of colours and techSALLY Hansen presents its exclusive salon-quality manicure that combines pure nail colour with a hi-tech gel.

Want to have the high-shine, glossy look of a gel manicure without the complexity of having LED lights, time-consuming removal and the expensive price tag?

Sally Hansen paves the way for innovative nail polish with long-lasting nail colours.

Its new, patented Miracle Gel is the first nail polish that combines lacquer and gel manicure, which delivers up to 14 days of colour and shine.

The Miracle Gel nail polish allows you to give yourself an easy, quality manicure in two easy steps

apply two coats of the Miracle Gel followed by the Miracle Gel Top Coat.

The Miracle Gel manicure contains patented tube technology, which allows a higher level of active and continuous care ingredients to be released into the gel lacquer film, prolonging the integrity of the film and resulting in durable and shiny nails.

The advanced colour coat and top coat formulas contain an oligomer. The top coat also

contains a photoinitiator, which reticulates with the oligomer contained in the colour coat, thus curing the

formula without the need of an LED or UV light.

As the manicure cures over time, it becomes more

durable due to the increased hardness of the film. Therefore, LED/UV lamp curing is not

necessary and the same quality manicure can be achieved with natural

light. When you are ready for

a change, the Miracle Gel comes off easily with both

acetone-based and acetone-free nail polish removers without any need for soaking, wrapping,

The Miracle Gel manicure contains patented tube technology that results in durable and shiny nails.

scraping or filing.

With 11 new and modern shades, the cutting-edge Miracle Gel gives you a new way to think about colours.

Todays colour trends expand beyond boundaries of the norm, capturing timeless beauty with confidence.

So embrace the wonders of Miracle Gels colour palette that complements all skin tones with its fresh colour categories.

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel can be found at local pharmacies.

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Beauty & Aesthetics - 22 June 2015