What is the secret of female beauty. Beauty life hacks from professionals What is the secret of your beauty

ISBN 978-5-4485-0070-1

This book was written for modern women who want to know how to maintain their beauty at any age.

If the male approach to beauty is extremely simple - fitness two or three times a week, massage once a week, and from time to time supportive facial treatment. The woman takes care of herself daily. Women's skin is more delicate, it is more susceptible to both internal influences due to hormonal changes, stress, and external - ultraviolet light, dry conditioned air, cold. Accordingly, women's skin requires more attention and care. In addition, a woman needs special care for her neck and décolleté area, for her hands, depilation, body procedures, and body wraps are necessary. To be beautiful is a big job, in which we, cosmetologists, are destined for the role of assistants.

I am Olga Belyaeva, a professional cosmetologist. “Secrets of Your Beauty” is my first book, which was born as answers to my clients' questions.

CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS BEAUTY?

Humanity has always worshiped beauty and strived for harmony. But the idea of beauty has changed from century to century. In the Renaissance, no one would have looked at today's photo models. The price included ladies of such appetizing forms that today's nutritionists, looking at paintings by Rubens, choke on a salad of fresh vegetables. The ideal of beauty is not created by one person. This is a creation of the era that meets the needs of society, its political and social structure. At a time when it was difficult to feed a family, a man was proud of a fat wife - her sides were a vivid indicator of his success. Wealthy men married plump girls, and this was the standard for the rest. Now, when obesity is a sign of unhealthy and inexpensive family nutrition, lack of finances (including for beauticians and fitness), slender women are in fashion.

You most likely know that tanning came into fashion only in the twenties of the last century, and the famous Coco Chanel came up with the idea that dark legs and shoulders are beautiful. Before that, only peasants “sunbathed” in the sun. The rich and noble retained a noble pallor.

In the East, even now there is no fashion for tanning, and local beauties are preoccupied with skin whitening.

V Ancient rome in the price were blondes with fair skin, despite the fact that for the inhabitants of the Apennine Peninsula this is unusual. But this, apparently from the category of pleasures, how to drive slaves into the mountains for snow in order to get ice cream for dessert.

The beauties who look at us from the paintings of Sandro Botticelli and other medieval artists spent a lot of time in the sun on the roofs of houses so that their hair would burn out and take on the color of honey. The technology included a special composition, due to which, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, the desired shade was obtained. But with such attention to hair, showing the body was considered a sin, and fashionistas of that era sported long and wide dresses.

The ideal of beauty changed with the advent of the Renaissance: full hips and shoulders, a rounded face, pinkish rather than pale skin.

Pallor was now perceived as a sign of soreness. On the canvases of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and other artists, we see women, full of health, cheerful and quite plump. Titian (High Renaissance) and Rubens (Baroque) brought the praise of corporeal fullness - the symbol of vitality - to its apogee. Now we want to send these beauties to a nutritionist and to a course of anti-cellulite massage.

Russian beauties in the 15-17 centuries were also blush, black-browed and full.

European Rococo is curvy and high hairstyles, using wigs and wireframes. To preserve such a work of hairdressing, women did not bathe for weeks and slept motionless.

It is noticed that the faster the epochs changed, the faster life became, the more often the ideals of female beauty changed. If earlier ideals retained their relevance for centuries, now it is several decades and the fashion for female beauty is changing dramatically.

In the first half of the 19th century, girls emphasized their natural slimness. easy long dress with a high waist, and in the 20th they already demonstrated athletic thinness with mini-skirts and trousers. In the 80s of the last century, the fashion for wide (male) shoulders made women a parody of themselves.

Fortunately, the 21st century is giving women back the right to have seductively rounded shapes. Naturally, we are not talking about being overweight, but teenage girls who are exhausted by diets no longer look sexy.

As for the face, then in different eras and among different peoples one could see both a white "mask" of a geisha and a ruddy face, as in the fairy tale "Frost", where a mother rubs her daughter's cheeks with beets and says: "You are my princess."

If we put in one row all the beauties from antiquity to the present day, then in this row there will be both tall and miniature; brunettes, blondes and redheads; long-haired and short-haired; thin and "crumpets"; owners of a bronze tan and completely white skin. Fashion for appearance is changeable, nevertheless, the grooming and health of a woman was appreciated both before and now.

Beauty requires sacrifice?

There is such a saying, and perhaps it exists for a reason. In some countries, there were, and still exist, quite cruel ways to make a woman "beautiful" in accordance with local traditions, sometimes without her consent. The Padaung people live in Myanmar, Burma and Thailand. Girls from 5 years old are put on spirals made of a copper rod around their necks, as they age, the number of turns of the spiral is increased, and by the time of marriage, a giraffe woman is obtained - a beauty, insanely attractive to local men. Similar tricks with necks are performed by women in the South African Ndbele tribe, although they wear rings there from the age of 12 and are worn until marriage.

In the Ethiopian Mursi tribe, a special clay plate is inserted into the lower lip of young girls. The most eligible brides are those with the largest plate.

Until the 20th century, little Chinese women had their legs disfigured by bandaging them so that the girl was not able to move without assistance. Not only was the girl doomed to disability, she suffered severe pain.

And today for the sake of "beauty" some women also sacrifice themselves. Have you seen what Donatella Versace, Jocelyn Waldenstein, Jackie Stalone turned themselves into, getting carried away with plastic surgery? And how many women have lost not only natural beauty, but also health, and even life!

Therefore, I am inclined to think that you need to take care of preserving youth and beauty as early as possible, and your own health should be an inviolable priority.

Moreover, cosmetology has made a great leap forward in its development since the beginning of the century. Even during the twelve years that I have been working as a cosmetologist, new procedures and devices have appeared that help to easily and painlessly solve problems that were previously considered insoluble. Cosmetology procedures became available. Now, creams with nanoparticles and beauty injections are on guard of women's beauty - these are good reasons not to go under the surgeon's knife. At least up to sixty years.

Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger did plastic surgery and lost that sweet smile of Bridget Jones, for which she was loved by millions. Gone is her raised eyebrow inquiringly, which gave the look of bewilderment, turning into skepticism.

Of course, being an actress and not “working on your face” is an impermissible thing. Only 30% of the roles go to women who have crossed the middle age line. These are the conclusions reached in 2013 by the San Diego Center for the Study of Women in Film and Television, based on a study of 100 best films of the year.

Being young and beautiful is a professional necessity for actresses, but women of other professions also want to stay young and beautiful as long as possible, preferably up to a hundred years old.

Beauty in the modern world

Chip Scholz (Speaker, Writer, Certified Business Trainer, Lead Coach of Scholz and Associates) in his blog on Harvard Business Review described how the American Center for Talent Innovation conducted an image perception survey successful person, including appearance. More than a third of respondents consider neatness and a well-groomed appearance to be the key elements of how we perceive a person - the result is higher than that of external attractiveness, which was noted by only a fifth of the respondents. It turned out that it was not a matter of figure, height or weight. It's about how you handle your external data.

Everyone can improve their appearance by taking care of themselves. Style standards may vary, but a well-groomed appearance speaks of discipline, competence, good health and the fact that you care. When you look well-groomed, you let others know that their opinion is worth your time and money. Many people believe that the inability to look presentable indicates either shortsightedness or indiscipline.

Taking care of your appearance is a message you want to give to those around you that is aimed at shaping public opinion and investing in the future. Many studies confirm that people who are subconsciously perceived as attractive have a much easier life: they are more often hired to Good work, they earn more, they are issued smaller fines. Attractive candidates get more votes in elections, attractive students get more attention from faculty.

In any case, improving your appearance leads to increased self-confidence. When you make time for your looks and style, you begin to communicate more freely. And your desire to look well-groomed is perceived by people as friendliness and discipline.

CHAPTER 2: WHAT IS AGING?

There are over 300 theories describing the mechanisms of aging. But everyone agrees on one thing: aging is a biological process that begins at the age of 25-30, it affects the entire body as a whole.

Aging of the skin is not only visible signs: wrinkles of various origins, uneven pigmentation, gravitational sagging of the skin, dry skin, etc. Aging mechanisms affect the most important subtle processes in the epidermis and dermis.

The skin consists of the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue, sweat glands, hair follicles and sebaceous glands.

At the very top of the epithelium lies a layer that we call the epidermis, it has a thickness of 50-80 microns and consists of five layers of cells: horny, shiny, granular, prickly and basal.

The most superficial layer is the stratum corneum. He is in contact with the external environment. Its cells do not have nuclei, so they are called scales, but are filled with keratin fibrils containing sulfur-rich proteins, minerals, polysaccharides and lipids.

The cells of the stratum corneum die off every 10-30 days and are exfoliated. So that they do not interfere with the skin's breathing, they need to be cleaned regularly with the help of scrubs and others. cosmetics.

The underside of the stratum corneum is often referred to as the lustrous layer. It is with the thickness of this layer that the permeability of the skin to external influences is associated. Ideally, nothing should penetrate this protective protein barrier to disturb homeostasis. The thickness of the cutaneous canals is 10 nm.

Among other things, the water-fat layer that covers our epidermis provides powerful protection for our skin.

Under the shiny layer is a granular layer, consisting of 1-4 rows of nuclear-free cells containing eleidin. Look at your palms and soles - this is it.

Even deeper lies the prickly layer - 3-8 rows of cells with numerous deep outgrowths (thorns), which firmly adhere to neighboring cells. The core is rather large, pigment is present.

At the very bottom is the basal layer. This is the mother cell of the epidermis. Cells are actively dividing here, there is a synthesis of proteins, lipids and polysaccharides. It also produces melanin, which gives the skin color and protects it from the sun.

If there was no blood supply in the epidermis, then there is in the dermis. In addition to the main amorphous substance, connective tissue fibers (collagen, elastic, reticular) and cellular elements (histiocytes, fibroblasts) are present in the dermis.

The dermis consists of two layers: papillary and reticular. The papillary, at the top, has a wavy surface of collagen, elastic and reticular fibers. The quality of these fibers directly affects the turgor and elasticity of the skin. It is worth noting that collagen fibers are regularly renewed, while elastic fibers are not. That is why, with age, the skin ages, becomes flabby.

The reticular layer of the dermis consists of coarse collagen fibers, they are intertwined with each other and lie in bundles parallel to the surface of the skin. These are the very lines of Langer - conditional lines on the surface of the skin, indicating the direction of its maximum extensibility.

Lymph nodes are located right there, large arterial vessels form a deep network, intertwining around sweat and sebaceous glands, hair follicles. The venous vessels mainly repeat the course of the arterial ones.

What else is important to know about the skin in order to understand the purpose and meaning of most cosmetic procedures?

The lipid barrier of the skin ensures the integrity of the skin, preventing bacteria, viruses and other exogenous substances from penetrating inside through the gaps between the scales of the stratum corneum. As the name implies, the barrier consists of lipids, which, in turn, have nothing to do with sebum formed in the cells of the sebaceous glands.

Stratum corneum lipids are synthesized in the cells of the epidermis. Their release into the intercellular space occurs at the level of the transition of the granular layer to the stratum corneum, where, with the help of enzymes, cells are assembled into lipid layers, or membranes. The lipid barrier consists of several continuous layers superimposed on one another. It is important to understand that the water molecules between the layers are in motion, moving from the lower layers of the skin to the upper ones. Upon reaching the surface, the water evaporates.

The lipid barrier is composed of ceramides, free fatty acids and cholesterol. These three types of lipids require fatty acids, especially linolenic acid, the lack of which causes itching, flaking and inflammation on the skin. That's why even for oily skin oil care is needed from time to time. I would especially like to note the importance of the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids from food, since they are not synthesized in our body. Of vegetable oils, grape seed oil is very rich in these acids, and pine nut oil is very rich in these acids. But more on that in its turn.

The essence of aging

Scientists have proven that with age, the quality of skin processes, including regenerative processes, does not decrease, but their speed significantly slows down. If young skin copes with any trouble in 12 hours, then the skin of an older person needs a 30-hour recovery period. That is why intact skin works equally well as a protective barrier in people of all ages, the difference begins when the skin is damaged and needs to be restored.

External factors constantly attack the skin (urban ecology, ultraviolet light, smoking, dry office air and much more), problems accumulate and without special anti-aging creams and procedures that, in fact, support self-healing, the skin can begin to age.

Therefore, in order to stay young as long as possible, it is necessary to start the prevention of aging as early as possible and do it very competently.

How does aging begin?

At the age of 18-25, the first wrinkles appear in the upper part of the face (on the forehead and around the eyes), dynamic, then turning into static ones. Even very young girls begin to detect small swellings under the eyes from time to time, sometimes the face swells in the morning. Someone earlier, someone later, it depends on the biomechanics of the face and lifestyle.

How to care for young skin? Protect from UV rays, maintain fat and water balance, use antioxidants inside and out.

As I wrote earlier, recovery processes decline with age. At the age of 35-40, we see results on our face. Daily stress is becoming more traumatic and destructive. Now, their own recovery processes must be supported by anti-age procedures and anti-aging cosmetics containing substances that enhance the synthesis of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, protect cell membranes, DNA and mitochondria.

What ingredients should you look for in creams that can provide a visible anti-aging effect? These are various acidic compositions, hyaluronic acid, retina, peptides, including those that block excess mimic activity, vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids - all those ingredients that work on the quality of the skin: color, pore size, wrinkles, protruding capillaries, which adequately moisturize , nourish and improve microcirculation.

By the age of fifty, aging descends on the middle and lower areas of the face. You can notice the folds of the upper and sagging of the lower eyelids, nasolacrimal grooves, paint bags appear, nasolabial folds are formed, the clarity of the oval of the face is disturbed, many have a second chin and the so-called flews. Cosmetologists call this condition of soft tissues ptosis (prolapse), or gravitational changes in the face and neck.

By the age of sixty, if the previous age stages were missed in terms of professional cosmetic care, a huge deficit of recovery mechanisms accumulates in the skin. The stock of accumulated "not healed" damage will become critical. Anti-age cosmetics of this age are protection, support and replacement of the lost. Mature skin you need active substances like the previous ones age groups, and previously not used - bioflavonoids with phytoestrogenic activity, intradermal moisturizers, vaso-stabilizing components, anti-inflammatory substances. To replenish the lipid barrier, cholesterol is required in a special ratio with ceramides and fatty acids.

Since changes occur already in the deeper layers of the face - in the muscles, in the bones of the facial skull, in the vessels, fight against age-related changes at this stage, drugs alone are not enough.

It is always worth remembering that open areas of the body - neck, décolleté, hands, as well as bends in the area of the elbow and wrist joints - also need protection and restoration.

How to postpone aging as late as possible? And it is difficult and simple at the same time: to lead healthy image life, get enough sleep, do not take minor troubles "to heart", visit a professional cosmetologist, choose a suitable home care... More on all this below.

CHAPTER 3: BEAUTY IS A PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA

Agree that even the most best cream will not work as well as it might if applied after a sleepless night. In this chapter, we will talk about what no cosmetologist, and not even a single surgeon, can do for you. Keeping health and youth - and this is the basic condition for our beauty - can only be we ourselves.

So, youth is, first of all, the amount of energy that we have every day. A small child plays all day, rushes back and forth, but an old man can sit still for hours, because he has no strength to move.

The concern of modern scientists is the fatigue syndrome that city dwellers suffer from. Such phrases as “I’m very tired after work”, “I will sleep off on the weekend”, “Let's go to the club and have a rest, relax” can be heard from very young people. Running away from the feeling of a squeezed lemon, people drink coffee, green tea, energy drinks. These funds help to cheer up for a while, but do not in any way affect the reasons for such a state of health.

The source of our strength and energy is in the mitochondria. Mitochondria (from the Greek ????? - thread and ??????? - grain, grain) are organelles 0.5 microns in size in most cells of plants, animals and humans, which are responsible for the exchange of energy within the body, these are a kind of energy cell station. The main function of mitochondria is the oxidation of organic compounds that come from food and inhaled air. During their decay, energy is released, which the cell uses to synthesize ATP molecules, which in turn are a universal source of energy for all biochemical processes occurring in living systems.

With age, our mitochondria undergo changes: their total number decreases and their efficiency decreases.

Scientists at Harvard University have conducted research and discovered two enzymes, SIRT3 and SIRT4, which stimulate mitochondrial activity, prolonging cell life. I will not describe the details - a voluminous article was published in the scientific publication Cell - and so these enzymes are produced in our country in two cases: 1) low-calorie nutrition and 2) active physical activity. And although this advice can be heard from most centenarians, scientists have deciphered the mechanism itself why, with a very moderate diet and intense loads, mitochondria not only recover, but begin to work even more productively, they become a real factory for the production and release of energy. As a result, the aging process of cells not only slows down, but the cells stop dying off.

Naturally, this does not mean that now you need to starve yourself. This should not be done so as not to slow down the metabolism. You just need to reduce the total calorie content of meals in the diet and increase locomotor activity- that's the whole secret.

It seems that the topic of life hacks in makeup is already completely exhausted: we know how to draw even arrows using invisibility or adhesive tape, how to paint nails without staining the cuticles; we know all the 5-minute styling options and homemade hair mask recipes. Modern ladies are quite savvy in the beauty field and know what techniques can greatly simplify their life. But, as you know, there is no limit to perfection! And we found almost two dozen more unique answers to the question "What is the secret of your beauty?" So, to your attention - real stories beauty editors and just fashion girls that will make you take a fresh look at personal care.

TEXT: Anna Drebotiy

Hair

1. Remove wet hair by ears and let it dry in this position

“I learned this technique many years ago from Harry Josh, the stylist who creates Gisele Bundchen's famous hairstyles, and I still use it. My hair is straight, healthy, and has poor styling properties. This method helps a lot: when the strands dry in this position, they keep their wavy shape for a very long time, even without the help of special styling products. It's a lifesaver in the mornings when there is little time to get your hair done. ”- Linsey Shallon, Senior Beauty Editor at Glamor.

2. Replace the hair towel with an old knitted T-shirt

“My hairdresser, Teddy Cranford, once said that after washing your hair, you need to dry it with ... a T-shirt. The fact is that wringing your hair with a towel can damage it, while the soft cotton fabric perfectly absorbs moisture and at the same time treats your hair with care. I used this secret (with great, by the way, success) until I got my hands on just an ingenious microfiber Aquis turban towel. It is more convenient, but the result is the same: healthy and shiny hair”- Simone Kitchens, beauty director.

3. Making curls with paper towels

“When I once went to my hairdresser (Jin Ou) to do my beach curls, he said that ... paper towels could improve the condition of my hair. Wet strands after washing should be wound on strips of paper. This will dry the hair faster, because the moisture will quickly be absorbed into the paper and the curls will last for a long time. In the morning, I just dry my hair slightly, and then do this whole procedure on Jean's advice. Now I rarely use a hot air dryer, my hair is better and my styling is always amazing! " - Erin Ramel, author.

4. Styling on wet hair

“I thought I learned all about the nuances of styling while preparing one of my materials, but something caught my attention. On the Internet, one girl advised to use all hair products immediately after washing your hair. At first glance, you might think that there is no difference from this rush and all balms work well even on wet hair, but it seems to me that after I tried it, I saw the difference. This method is called "squish to condish" - Rachel Nessbaum.

5. Instead of a diffuser for a hair dryer ... a kitchen colander will come in handy!

“Sometimes I use a spaghetti colander to make myself beautiful curls... It's very simple and funny: put your wet hair in a bowl (just first wash off all the remnants of pasta from there, otherwise it will seem that you have dandruff) and dry them with a hairdryer from below. The principle of operation is the same as with the diffuser - very cute curls are obtained! " –Amber Rambrose, Editor.

Makeup

6. We use powder to fix the make-up

“Sebum accumulates on the eyelids during the day, because of this, eye makeup is disturbed - eyeliner spreads, shadows settle in one place. It always annoys me. I seem to have tried all the foundations under the shade, but I don't see any big difference between them. Then I came up with such a trick for myself: before makeup, I put on my eyelids with regular face powder, and then I fix the whole result with it. The powder does not change the color of the eyeshadows much and absorbs unnecessary moisture well - now I am happy. "

7. A small mascara brush for a more natural look

“Large brushes do not paint well on my eyelashes. Mascara always accumulates on them in huge portions, lumps form, no matter what good brand I use. When buying new products, the first thing I pay attention to is the brush, which is ideal for me, for example, in Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara. It is small, thin, and always has the perfect amount of product on it, and no excess. " - Perry Samothing, Associate Editor.

8. Secret technique for dyeing eyelashes

“I apply the mascara with a special wavy motion, slightly shaking my hand. I start from the very bottom, almost from the growth line, and so smoothly move up. Sounds funny, but I think there is a pretty big difference. So mascara does not accumulate in one place, it is better distributed over the eyelashes and does not roll into lumps. Eyelashes become fluffy and voluminous. ”- Hayley Lee Savage, Beauty Assistant.

9. Using lip gloss instead of highlighter

"For day makeup instead of a highlighter, I often use ... lip gloss, for example, Too Faced's clear Melted Latex lipstick. It seems to me that it turns out more natural, appropriate for everyday make-up shine. I just put a couple of drops on the cheekbones. "- Kalia Hawkins.

10. Create a "cat look"

“It may sound strange, but I didn’t know the basic rule of the 'cat look' before I met Daniel Chinchilla, Ariana Grande's makeup artist. He explained that my main mistake is that I shade the shadows down, towards the ears, and the line should always be pulled up, towards the eyebrows. Otherwise, your eyelids will appear puffy and your eyes will look heavy. Now I have mastered this technique and with a sponge I draw a line that looks parallel to the lower lashes, and not to the upper ones, as I did before, ”- Jennifer Mulrow, editor's assistant.

11. If you apply an eyebrow pencil under the lash line, the look will become more expressive.

“I always use eyeliner, but before applying it, I draw the lash line with an eyebrow pencil. My Stila eyeliner is black, and my Marc Jacobs "Highliner Matte Gel Eye Crayon in (Earth) quake is dark brown. When you paint the space between the eyelashes this way, the eyes look bigger and more expressive." - Azade Valanyad, Producer.

12. Combing eyebrows is sacred!

“Backstage at the Rosie Assolin Spring 2018 show once, stylist James Kalidoz told our entire editorial staff that one little secret... To always look well-groomed, you must definitely comb your eyebrows. It's very simple, but important. Beautiful eyebrows complete any makeup. For this, all you need is a good brush and a little transparent gel, which will fix the result for the whole day. "

Leather

13. To invigorate, the skin needs ... coffee!

“Every morning I drink black iced coffee and sometimes put a few drops on my makeup sponge. Such a procedure, of course, is, as they say, "for an amateur", but I swear that caffeine seems to "invigorate" my skin and it starts to shine. "

14. Eye cream can be applied around the lips

“Many people tell me that eye cream is nonsense, but through experiments I have come up with my formula: the correct use of a good cream can change the world for the better! I put cream on ring finger(this way, patting is more delicate and does not injure the skin) and rub it into the area around the eyes, between the eyes, eyebrows around the nose and lips. The latter sounds strange, but this area is also very delicate and needs special care. Especially if you, like me, have smoked for many years. I have tested this method and I know what I am talking about. "

15. Homemade lip scrub

“I love lipsticks more than anything else, and sometimes my lips suffer from it. Some textures are very dry to the skin and it needs a little treatment and hydration. Instead of spending a lot of money for a lip scrub in the store, you can make one at home - just mix petroleum jelly and sugar. This product exfoliates well, and the skin becomes smooth and tender. "

16. If you have dry skin, you can add a few drops of oil to the cream.

“In winter, my skin gets especially dry, so I add a few drops of oil to my foundation. Now my favorite is Healing Balm from Max & Madeleine, but I would not recommend it to owners of oily skin. But if your skin in the cold becomes like the scales of reptiles, then experiment and find a remedy that is right for you. "

17. Make sure to wash off makeup before going to the gym.

“I go to the gym every day before work (well, almost every day). And the most important thing before you start exercising is to cleanse your face well. For example, for this I use products from the Clinique brand. Washing your face thoroughly ensures that sweat and dirt do not accumulate in your pores. I have problem skin and this procedure protects me from unnecessary breakouts every time. "

It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question about the secret of female attractiveness, you can only list the possible options. Undoubtedly, the main thing is the woman's appearance. Those who say that the inner world of a person is first and foremost important for them are cunning, since this is not entirely true.

The first assessment of a person, and even more so a woman, is most often given in appearance. It is always much easier to get into the category of beauties for a girl endowed with correct facial features by nature. She just doesn't need to be sophisticated and mask her flaws.

Natural talents are undoubtedly good, but without exception, all women should monitor the condition of their skin, take care of the beauty of the figure, be able to neatly style their hair, do beautiful manicure and pedicure, apply perfect makeup. And besides that, you definitely need to know how to dress.

Many famous women, recognized standards of beauty, had flaws, which were skillfully hidden under a correctly selected skirt or dress. But it is not enough to be able to perfectly select clothes, you also need to keep them in a proper condition.

It is important that the sleeves on the sweater do not sag, the heels on the socks do not sparkle with holes, and the blouse is not decorated with hooks.

Inner beauty of a woman

Internal qualities, such as honesty, delicacy, patience, tenderness, benevolence, and willingness to help, play a significant role in female attractiveness. In addition, a sense of one's own attractiveness is important.

There are women who do not have any external charms, but men go crazy over them and consider them beauties.

The secret of such persons is their opinion of themselves. Looking in the mirror, they do not complain about their nose, lips, hair, but find what makes them special, and emphasize exactly this.

You will be surprised, but many men claim that they lost their heads when they saw the look of beautiful eyes, a radiant childish smile, or feeling the naivety of a woman's soul.

Of all the above, only one thing is clear - scientists have not yet come up with such an elixir, having drunk which, a girl can become a beauty, they have not published a book that reveals female attractiveness. But one component that makes up the beauty of a woman can be named with confidence. Try to surround her with warmth, love and attention, and you will see how quickly beauty begins to blossom.

“Secrets of Your Beauty” is my first book, which was born as answers to my clients' questions. This book is written for modern women who want to know how to maintain their beauty at any age.

CHAPTER 3: BEAUTY IS A PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA

Agree that even the best cream will not work as well as it could if applied after a sleepless night. In this chapter, we will talk about what no cosmetologist, and not even a single surgeon, can do for you. Keeping health and youth - and this is the basic condition for our beauty - can only be we ourselves.

The source of our strength and energy is in the mitochondria. Mitochondria (from the Greek μίτος - thread and χόνδρος - grain, grain) are organelles 0.5 microns in size in most cells of plants, animals and humans, which are responsible for the exchange of energy within the body, these are a kind of energy stations of cells. The main function of mitochondria is the oxidation of organic compounds that come from food and inhaled air. During their decay, energy is released, which the cell uses to synthesize ATP molecules, which in turn are a universal source of energy for all biochemical processes occurring in living systems.

With age, our mitochondria undergo changes: their total number decreases and their efficiency decreases.

I read in one of the medical scientific journals, as an employee of the New York State University Gary Dudley experimentally established a direct relationship between the influence of the intensity of the work performed on the growth of the number of mitochondria. The essence of the experiment: for 8 weeks, five days a week, rats ran from 5 to 90 minutes a day. The running intensity scale ranged from 40 to 100 percent of maximum oxygen consumption. Mr. Dudley concluded that the more prolonged and intensified physical activity, the higher the growth of mitochondria in the body.

Changes at the cellular and molecular levels depending on sports activities formed the basis of research at the Universities of Sydney and Copenhagen, where a global analysis of the effect of physical activity on humans was made. Scientists took biopsies of their skeletal muscles from four healthy, but unprepared men from an athletic point of view. After 10 minutes of intense exercise, the researchers counted 1,004 unique molecular changes in the subjects.

In addition to low-calorie nutrition and physical activity, the energy of youth can be drawn from SPA procedures, contrast douches, massage and self-massage, work with a psychologist.

I think you will agree that it is important not only what we eat, but also how, in what quantities and when we eat. As my experience in the beauty industry has shown, improper nutrition more often than other reasons it becomes a source of women's dissatisfaction with themselves. Lack of vitamins and minerals, slagging of the body, overeating affects the skin of the face and body. Very often, before starting, for example, a course of body wraps with kelp or other procedures, I strongly recommend that clients start eating right, establish a drinking regimen and start doing a simple set of physical exercises. Then the effect of the procedures will be visible much faster and will be long lasting.

As it is?

For a long time, it was believed that water taken with food dilutes gastric juice and interferes with the digestion process. But recent studies agree that drinking some water room temperature during meals it will be rather useful, it will be the prevention of diseases such as gastritis, enteritis, constipation. Just do not wash down your food with carbonated and chilled drinks. In combination with meat food, soda can provoke the appearance of cholesterol plaques on the vessels, and cold water helps food, being insufficiently digested, quickly leave the stomach.

He described this discovery in 1969 in his scientific work V.D. Lindenbraten, professor of the Leningrad Institute of Experimental Medicine of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences. His dissertation was entitled "Materials on the question of the effect of heat on the body."

The essence of the discovery is that radiologists, studying the stomach, fed the patient with barium porridge, if the porridge was warm, then it lingered in the stomach for a sufficient time to adjust the equipment and conduct research. If the porridge was from the refrigerator, then it left the stomach too quickly, but if the food was washed down with cold drinks, then this time is reduced from four to five hours to twenty minutes.

Thus, they proved that cold water literally pushes food out of the stomach.

As we can see, drinking food with ice drinks is the shortest path to obesity, because it is impossible to get enough of such food, the feeling of hunger quickly reappears. In addition, putrefactive processes begin in the intestines, because high-quality digestion has not occurred. Understand how restaurant owners fast food made their fortunes? Therefore, if you have already decided to have a fast food snack, take either hot drinks or juices at room temperature, or demand a glass of boiling water to slightly dilute the cola or sprite, which must be free of ice.

Why is this critical? In the stomach, proteins are prepared for further processing and assimilation. If you drink food with cold drinks, then the protein part of the food in the stomach will not be fully processed, the breakdown of proteins into amino acids will not take place, and the entire protein component will simply rot in the intestine at a temperature of 36.6 degrees. Hence colitis, enteritis and other intestinal troubles, which then become noticeable problems of the skin of the face. The same mechanism works if ice cream is eaten immediately after lunch or dinner.

This is about drinking, but what should be said about the meal itself. Most nutritionists agree that it is most healthy to eat fractionally: there are 4-5 times a day, but in small portions. This will help prevent stomach distension and help you feel light and alert throughout the day. Fruits and nuts are recommended to be taken out as a separate meal, such as lunch or afternoon tea. As a result, your body does not starve or store fat for a rainy day.

When there is?

This question is answered by the ancient health science Ayurveda. According to these treatises, our digestion, like our entire body, lives according to the laws of nature and is associated with the energy of the sun. Agni, the fire of digestion, wakes up at about half past six when the sun rises. The best time to have breakfast is 6-7 am. At 9 am Agni fades out until noon. Lunch is recommended at noon and dinner at 6-7pm. When the sun goes down our digestive system suspends its work, so everything undigested remains in the stomach at night, and in the morning you can feel heaviness and even nausea. If you abuse food at night, then over time, excess weight and skin problems will appear, as well as fatigue that does not go away.

What is?

Of course, everyone knows that you need to lean on vegetables and fruits, low-fat meat, healthy seafood and cereals. Naturally, it is better not to overuse sweets and pastries.

And it also happens that we eat and drink correctly, on time, but the excess weight still holds. Then it is worth looking for the reason in our body - a kind of chemical laboratory. If the body does not have enough raw materials to produce the necessary hormones that are involved in fat metabolism, then we will inevitably overeat.

Let's take a look at the hormones that affect our weight. I took these materials from the site www.elle.ru/krasota, because complex processes are described so simply and clearly.

Adiponectin is a hormone that literally instructs the body to burn fat. Scientists have proven that the more of this hormone in the blood, the faster we lose weight. To stimulate its production, you need to eat pumpkin seeds, spinach and kale - the more often the better.

Ghrelin is also known as the hunger hormone: too much of it makes it harder for us to get enough. It sends signals to the brain that make us want to eat something sweet and fat, and at the most dangerous time for the figure - in the evening and at night. Ghrelin levels rise from sleep deprivation and decrease with the help of proteins. Eat an omelet for breakfast and do not get carried away with coffee, it is believed that coffee increases the level of this hormone.

Best friend ghrelin - leptin, or the hormone responsible for appetite. Its low content in the blood provokes overeating. To raise hormone levels and easily lose a couple of sizes, make it a rule to regularly eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, that is, fish: salmon, mackerel and sardines are best.

Estrogen. Exceeding estrogen levels not only contributes to the accumulation of extra pounds in us, but also reduces sexual desire, contributes to frequent migraines, depression and can even cause reproductive system disruption. In order to keep the capricious hormone under control, give up fast food and beer (this is especially important for men), eat a balanced diet, in which be sure to find a place for cabbage, spinach, citrus fruits, green tea and brown rice.

Testosterone. If its level is too low, we are faced with the same symptoms that occur with the off-scale "female" hormone: apathy, decreased libido and slow metabolism. Foods containing soy, olive, flaxseed and rapeseed oil, and avocado will help keep this hormone normal.

How to wean yourself from overeating?

It so happens that the body, under the influence of stress and other factors, "forgot" the feeling of physiological hunger and satiety. What to do? Eat the same breakfast every morning throughout the week. With familiar foods, it's easier to set your satiety threshold, so try to avoid new flavors.

If you are emotional and therefore tend to overeat, write down the connection between food and your feelings in a notebook. Every time you are hungry, ask yourself, is it hunger or emotion? Write down what it is: anxiety, anger, joy, boredom, loneliness?

After a week, it will not only become easier to deal with overeating, but you will also understand what the emotional background of your life is, and you can already work with this yourself or go to a psychologist.

Do not hurry. Spend at least half an hour at the table, because the signal to the brain about the onset of satiety is transmitted from the stomach only 15-30 minutes after the start of the meal. Eat slowly, unhurriedly, and thoughtfully.

Don't snack between meals, keep it at 3-4 hour intervals. Eat strictly at certain times and you will soon notice that real hunger also wakes up by the hour - right before eating. And the moment of saturation will also become easier to catch in order to stop eating.

In 1998, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania conducted an experiment that today we call not very ethical, but this does not make it less convincing.

Scientists took two patients with severe amnesia - they forgot what happened to them just a couple of minutes ago. The patients were well fed with a delicious lunch. A few minutes later they were called back to the table, announcing that it was time for dinner. They dined with appetite again. The same was repeated a third time. It turns out that it is so easy to forget that you are already full and be tempted by something tasty.

What can we conclude? Keeping a food diary is very helpful. Moreover, now there are many calorie counting services on the Internet.

What else can cause overeating? Lack of certain vitamins.

Scientists have identified "beauty vitamins" that preserve beauty, youth and health.

Vitamin A activates cell renewal, promotes bone strength, and is responsible for visual acuity. It is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells in the body from free radicals. With a deficiency of this vitamin, dry skin, wrinkles, and acne occur. As a part of cosmetics, vitamin A helps to fight pronounced skin aging, improves skin color, reducing the formation of small wrinkles, smoothes the traces of stretch marks on the skin caused by excess weight or during pregnancy.

Vitamin E is also an antioxidant - it is called the “vitamin of youth”. It supports the functioning of the female reproductive system, increases the amount of estrogen hormones. Without him, our figure would have become masculine.

Vitamin C - also has antioxidant properties. It regulates the formation and destruction of melanin, if this vitamin is lacking in food, freckles, moles, and age spots appear.

The state of our nervous system... With a lack of these vitamins, we quickly get tired, drowsiness or nervous breakdowns appear, in difficult cases depression may develop. Vision decreases, eyelids redden, and burning sensation appears in the eyes. Vitamin B5 protects our hair from loss, and vitamin B9 protects our genital area.

Vitamin H is needed for the health of mucous membranes, it is found in brewer's yeast, peanut kernels and liver.

Vitamin D is responsible for the whiteness and health of teeth, for the beauty of nails and hard bones.

To get these vitamins from food, balance your diet, and cut out “empty calories”, that is, food that does not provide health benefits. Take vitamin complexes from time to time, for this, consult your doctor or buy vitamin complexes from trusted manufacturers.

It is very good to replenish the supply of vitamins and minerals with the help of fresh fruits, which also cleanse the body of toxins.

If we say grapefruit, then we immediately remember all the fat burning diets in which it required element, because it actively stimulates metabolic processes in the body, removes excess fluid, breaks down fats and activates the process of assimilation of food. People suffering from stomach ailments should consult a doctor and possibly replace this fruit with pineapple.

Pineapple and kiwi are also very good for breaking down fat, they are saturated with vitamins and fiber, which effectively reduces cholesterol and normalizes metabolic processes.

Pear is also rich in fiber, removes toxins, excess water from the kidneys. Pear is rich in cobalt, which makes it a thyroid helper.

Apples are also very useful, the British even say that by eating an apple a day, you will forget about the doctors, but fresh apples provoke a wolfish appetite. Therefore, during the period, the diet should be replaced with baked ones. By adding honey and cinnamon, you get an exquisite dessert that is no worse than a cake, but completely safe for your figure.

The wonderful thing about mango is that it regulates the amount of leptin in the brain, the "hunger" hormone that makes the body feel full. If you don't have enough leptin, you can overeat and feel hungry. Mango relieves nervous tension, increases metabolism, lowers cholesterol, improves vision. The main thing is not to buy Chinese, but African mangoes, which are more useful. They are distinguished by the presence of seeds: Chinese seeds do not.

Lemon cleanses the liver from toxins and fats.

Orange cleanses all systems of the body and improves mood, which makes it indispensable during a diet. Bananas, grapes and melons are best avoided during weight loss.

Among other things, eating fruits and vegetables makes you and me happier. The results of a study by scientists from Australia were published on the website of medical news medportal.ru. They conducted a two-year experiment in which 12 thousand people took part. Redzo Muichik from the University of Queensland and his colleagues conducted a survey of the “lucky ones” on how often they ate vegetables and fruits and how much they ate. As a result, the subjects were asked to rate their satisfaction with life on a 10th scale.

To the surprise of many, in practice, the introduction of fruits and vegetables into the diet has led people to feelings of peace and happiness. Of course, this is not a "cure for sadness", but the degree of satisfaction against the general background has increased significantly. It is not yet clear why this effect is observed. Scientists were divided. Some people think that eating this way increases the body's vitamin B12 levels, which as a result increases the production of serotonin and other mood-promoting substances.

Glycemic index

The concept of the glycemic index in the 80s of the last century was introduced into circulation by a professor at the University of Canada, Dr. David Jenkins. He was looking for a solution to the problems of diabetics, along the way, he made a discovery that helps millions of people lose weight.

After consuming foods with a high GI, the blood sugar level rises sharply, as a result, the pancreas converts glucose into fat, so to speak "for a rainy day." This mechanism of the human body appeared in those distant times, when people often starved. Times have changed now, we can go to the supermarket for food at any time of the day or night, nevertheless, our body continues to store fat if you are hungry or eat food with a high GI.

In general, in the medical environment, it is believed that food with a low glycemic index is preferable for most people: food is digested slowly, blood sugar levels gradually rise and fall, the body does not experience stress and does not store fat.

Those who can eat chocolate bars without worrying about their figure are athletes. For them, a high GI meal can be beneficial during and after competition - it helps to quickly recuperate. 2 hours before a competition, a low GI meal helps athletes by providing the muscles with slowly released energy.

GI is low (10-40), medium (40-70) and high (over 70).

In Europe, GI is indicated on the packaging, in our country it is a rarity. Therefore, remember: hamburger - 85, chocolate bar - 70, ice-cream in chocolate - 70, milk chocolate - 70, dark chocolate (70% cocoa) - 22, grape (and other fruit juices without sugar) - about 46-48, tomato juice - 15, in most meat and fish products, the GI is less than 10.

Among vegetables, pumpkin and beets have a high GI, but they are a valuable source of fiber, vitamins and minerals, so you should not give up them.

But it's not just the glycemic index that should be looked at when choosing a meal. Pizza, potato chips or muffins have a low GI, while being a real "calorie bombs".

We make dietary mistakes if:

Skipping breakfast. If the body has not received food in the morning, metabolic processes slow down, and in the evening there is a risk of raiding the refrigerator.

We eat too little. It is important to eat not enough, but enough and regularly.

We drink little water. Lack of water provokes cravings for fruit juices and sodas, which are high in sugar.

Is it expensive to eat healthy food?

Wrong choice: all semi-finished products, as well as sausages, sausages, wieners, ham. Usually there are so many fat and questionable food additives in there that even if the label says "dietary product" is not worth believing.

Expensive: king prawns, rare fish, veal from alpine meadows.

A good choice: local fish, poultry, low-fat cottage cheese, kefir, eggs. Lentils and peas are good. Although legume protein is more difficult to digest and not as complete, but in combination with the amino acids already available in the diet, they provide the body with the necessary nutrients.

Wrong choice: everything fried, various fatty sauces, mayonnaise, culinary products.

Expensive: oils and nuts from exotic countries.

A good choice: olive, linseed and other oils, walnuts and hazelnuts, oily sea fish, eggs.

Carbohydrates

The wrong choice: sugar and baked goods. Of course, sometimes you can pamper yourself, the main thing is not often.

Expensive: Exotic fruits, black rice, and other amazing foods you can find at high-end health food stores.

Good selection: local seasonal fruits and berries, oatmeal, buckwheat and other traditional cereals. In pursuit of exotic things, people often forget that pearl barley, familiar from childhood, is no worse than exotic wild rice, but is much cheaper.

Wrong choice: fried potatoes.

Expensive: cherry tomatoes, arugula and other delights.

Good choice: All vegetables traditionally harvested in your area. Vegetables can not only diversify the taste of our food, but are also irreplaceable suppliers of fiber, vitamins and minerals.

You have probably noticed that if you drink little water during the day, weakness, decreased performance and irritation occur.

Water is the main solvent of minerals, it is necessary condition for the flow of chemical reactions inside our body. Therefore, if you feel thirsty for a long time, the metabolism slows down, and then extra pounds and cellulite will not keep you waiting. And we don't need dehydration of the skin.

Although water by itself does not dissolve or remove fat deposits, water becomes strategically necessary when losing weight. In addition to being able to keep your metabolism at a good level, if you drink it half an hour before a meal, warm water will fill your stomach and you will eat much less.

When does water harm?

First of all, water of the wrong quality causes harm.

Boiled water should be consumed only in the form of tea or first courses, since during boiling oxygen is obtained in a strong bond with hydrogen and cannot be released. For the normal functioning of the body, all cells and tissues need oxygen. Now an oxygen cocktail has been invented and is widely used in spa treatment just to solve the problems of hypoxia.

Do not drink untreated tap water either. Tap water is disinfected with chlorine. During boiling, pure water molecules evaporate, leaving impurities. Hot water, which is supplied through the central water supply, is often supplied with many reagents, therefore it is absolutely forbidden to drink it, neither boiled nor raw.

Do not abuse carbonated water, as gas bubbles irritate the walls of the stomach, it is very important to remember this for people with gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.

You don't need to drink too much water either. Calculate your daily allowance like this: for every kilogram of weight, you need 30 ml of water. Moreover, if you have diseases of the cardiovascular system or kidneys. Talk to your doctor about the amount of fluid you are drinking. Cardiologists recommend drinking less to relieve stress.

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In order to be able to do right makeup, you don't have to be a professional. We understand how important it is for you to always be well dressed, have great hair and makeup.

So, nowadays, appearance is important in all areas of life. Whatever you do, it's important to stay attractive at all times. On the other hand, a lot depends on your free time. The fact is that not every person is able to devote several hours daily to taking care of beauty. This means it's worth learning how to make good use of the time you have.

What to do? You don't want to spend hours in front of a mirror, but you always want to? Correct makeup can be turned into a simple process. Moreover, it can bring joy.

You will see, a little effort, and you will literally begin to radiate freshness and beauty. On the other hand, these makeup secrets will allow you to always be yourself.

The right makeup and its 7 beauty secrets

1. Perfect complexion and blush

To add a blush, we apply blush to the cheekbones. Sometimes it happens that we apply too much blush. But, trying to erase them from the face, we only smear the blush on the skin. As a result, a shapeless spot appears on the face.

What to do? Indeed, you need to be able to properly use blush. First, it is recommended to apply the blush gradually. Start where the natural glow appears. It's about highlighting your cheekbones. And, of course, make them even more attractive.

So, how to apply blush and highlighter correctly:

Don't use too much blush on your brush. So, it is better to apply several thin layers of the product to the face. It is much more difficult to remove the excess. As a rule, in this case, we often have to wash our face and start from scratch.
Apply the blush just below the cheekbone line. lungs in a circular motion brushes. Pull in your cheeks as if you were drinking through a straw. This trick will allow you to see the line of your cheekbones.
Once the blush is well distributed over the cheekbones, apply a small amount of highlighter. You need to apply it on the very line of the cheekbones. So, we are talking about a small amount of light sheen. It shouldn't look like a bright, conspicuous line.
Then use a smaller brush. Apply the rest of the shine to your hairline.

2. Application of mascara without blemishes on the skin

Eyelashes are perhaps the easiest to apply makeup. On the other hand, accentuated lashes are the most eye-catching. But it happens that for some people, the use of mascara causes a number of difficulties.

So, some of us do not know how to distribute mascara well on eyelashes. As a result, the eyes may look congested and the eyelashes too thick. On the other hand, mascara often leaves spots around the eyes. The secret of the professionals will help you prevent this from happening.

Take a clean, dry spoon.
To apply mascara to the upper lashes, place the spoon over upper eyelid... So, it will be a "shield", which is from mascara stains.

3. Perfect arrows

The next secret will help you get the perfect arrows. Surely you dream about it! Feline look or the style of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, everyday arrows ... You can hardly resist them!

Some people use a small ruler for this. But the most effective way to achieve such shooters is to use duct tape. Now you will find out exactly what to do.

Place the tape over your lower lash line.
Run the eyeliner along this line.
Remove the tape carefully. That's all! You have perfect arrows.

4. Long-lasting lip color

Perhaps you would like to make your lipstick more long-lasting. To do this, you need a napkin, a brush, and some translucent powder. Nothing else is needed. Thanks to this powder, the lipstick will stay on the lips longer.

Basic steps

Start with cocoa butter, petroleum jelly, or moisturizer.
Second, outline your lips with a pencil and apply your favorite lipstick on them.
Place a tissue on your lips. It will absorb excess makeup.
Using a brush, apply powder to your lips. This, in turn, will allow you to set the lipstick in place.

Attention: This makeup secret has its pitfalls. The fact is that thanks to the powder, the color of the lipstick becomes matte. If this is your goal, then no problem. If you want to keep your lipstick shiny, be careful.

5. The effect of false eyelashes

Want to achieve the effect of false eyelashes, but don't know how to use them? Then pay attention to this trick. Of course, these lashes are very beautiful. Eyes look amazing with them. So, the moment has come to introduce you to this beauty secret. Thanks to it, your eyelashes will become more voluminous, as if you had increased them.

Basic steps

First, apply a thin layer of mascara to your lashes.
Then apply a small amount of powder to the top of your lashes. This should be done while the eyelashes are still wet.
Finally, reapply mascara on them. That's all, the right makeup is ready!

6. How to restore eyeshadow

In the beginning, your eyeshadows had vibrant and rich colors. But then something happened and, unfortunately, they faded. It may be that the shadows look different in the box and on the eyelid.

Obviously, eyeshadow is one of the most commonly used tools to get the right makeup. Therefore, pay attention to this advice. So, first of all, apply white eyeshadow on your eyelids.... Then apply the colored ones. You may find it hard to believe, but it is. The white base will bring back the old colors to your eyeshadow.

7. Varnish or spray fixative

You are done putting on your makeup and your skin looks dry and lifeless. Powder, tone cream, blush ... You used them, but still something is wrong?

Do not despair! Pay attention to the following secret of the professionals. He will definitely help you out. Apply a dab of nail polish or fixative spray over your makeup. Thanks to him: