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Apr 03, 2011

Hessal/Leral/Toning: Part 2

Posted by imedicnomad | Tags: iMedicNomad, Europe, Man Made Disaster, Natural Disaster, ado, Aging-associated diseases, chemical, Cosmetics, Cushing's syndrome, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Endocrinology, Health, Hypertension, Medicine, Skin whitening, Topical steroid | 0 Comments

 

*Apologies for the slight delay as I promised part 2 at the *cough* end of this week. So without further ado..*

Part 1 created quite a groundswell of discourse on the forum last week with a lot of debate, moralising, and the odd incendiary comment. For our readers that missed it or need a refresher, kindly see here (http://goo.gl/CpfEK ).

A few commenters mentioned hydroquinone as an ingredient in these creams, and I'd like to talk briefly about this. Hydroquinone is yet another chemical that prevents melanin formation by blocking the production of melanocytes (melanin-producing) cells.

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Mar 26, 2011

Red Lipstick & Shoulder Pads

Posted by Omonse Esangbedo | Tags: Yours Chimerically, Essays, Fashion, Anne Hathaway, Business, CDATA, Clothing, Cosmetics, Fashion, Jeans, Lipstick, Meryl Streep, Technology, Toiletry | 0 Comments

Lord and Lady Fashion have taken a long look in the rear-view mirror, revved up their black sedan and reversed, full speed into the the 80s and, upon slowing down, arrived at the 70s. As baggy bottoms become the cool for the lady, her boyfriend’s jeans are becoming skinnier by the second. The briefcase is the office fashonista’s favorite asset and the man-purse is taking softer edges instead of sharp, square ones. Women roll up their trousers today; men roll up their trousers even higher tomorrow. The platforms, the bright colors, the Coogi® sweaters (oh yes), the blazers, socks with heels, bowties, oxfords, et cetera, et cetera.

Recently I tried my very first visible lipstick - a pastel-esque pink color that my friend coerced me to wear. Apparently this was the act of stepping out the tight little box that I had imprisoned my fashion-forward inner child in, and I should have been proud of myself. For putting on lipstick.

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A Valentine's Day Look

By Satang Houma in Fashion, Biology, Cat, Cosmetics, Eye shadow, forward, Hair, Musical theatre, Nail, Valentine's Day

For Valentine's Day, even as we mostly know very little of its history and origin, you must show the one you love, that regardless of the kind of date he takes you on or no matter what your girl is up for, there's not just a lot of love in your heart, but a little bit of love in your outfit. If you want to impress on the 14th, you need to put your first step forward.

You must attach a touch of love and dedication to every bit of your night; from morning face washes, to cream baths, to healthy happy breakfasts to your outfit and outlook for the evening.

Valentine’s Day Colors

The traditional Valentine’s day colors have been tagged, red of all sorts and black.

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