Chic-Shuk Secrets

Cellulite- a bumpy orange peel or cottage cheese-like appearance of the skin found mostly on the hips, thighs and buttocks, is the bane of about 90% women, regardless if they are fat or slim.
Improper diet and lack of physical activity are the leading causes of accumulation of fluid, toxins and waste products in the body that bring about the formation of cellulite, therefore, you have to change to a healthy diet and exercise regularly to get rid of cellulite.
Eat a well balance diet that contains a high amount of fibers, lean proteins and complex carbohydrates, add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet as well. Researchers have found that Vitamin C, which helps the body rid itself of toxins, plays a role in eliminating cellulite, so make sure you have plenty of it in your diet.

Besides a healthy diet, the most effective and long lasting way of getting rid of cellulite is by performing cardiovascular exercises like jogging, cycling, running, and performing weight training exercises, which increases the amount of blood flowing through your body and helps to flush out toxins in even the most difficult areas. The toner your body is, the better blood circulation becomes and the faster the dimply cellulite reduces.

Sun damage is the greatest threat to your skin’s long-term health and beauty. Nothing ages skin faster than the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, and premature aging caused by exposure to the sun’s rays creates saggy skin, wrinkled skin, dark sunspots and discoloration.

Your skin is exposed not only when you’re lounging by the pool, but when you’re going from your car to the grocery store.  Further more, about 80% of the sun’s cell-destroying UV and UB rays can penetrate windshields and assault your skin even through cloud cover.   

Some of the nasty secrets of what the sun can do to your skin are destroying skin’s connective tissue, leading to loss of tone, texture and firmness (what causing the appearance of wrinkles) and encourage melanocytes to become overactive and clump together, resulting in age spots, uneven pigmentation and skin cancer.  

In order to prevent sun damage, besides staying indoors you should wear broad-spectrum lotions with SPF 15 or higher, over sized sun-glasses, wide-brim hats and use spray tanning services!

Remember: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and sun damage can affect people of all ages, races and colorings – not just those with light skin and light eyes!

I love when celebs share their beauty secrets, and this time it is the gorgeous 44 years old Academy Awards winner Sandra Bullock, that tell us how she gets her so radiant look – in less than 10 minutes!
Yes, she humbly accepted the 2010 Oscar for Best Actress in a lead performance last night, at the 82nd Academy Awards, and yes, she is beautiful- inside and out. Now read what she has to say:

Sandra Bullock explained to InStyle magazine that she`s a low maintenance type of woman, and has a simple beauty secret that takes about 8 minutes to apply: “I use face cloth and Artistry cream for my daily beauty which takes about eight minutes!” says Bullock. “It may be quick yet very effective beauty routine”.

Apparently,  the Artistry Microdermabrasion System offers an at-home alternative to microdermabrasion, providing professional-grade results and glowing skin!  Very recommended skin care product!!!

The beautiful 40 year old celebrity Jennifer Lopez has a great younger looking skin.  Some of it is genetics and some is thanks to the advantage of being rich and famous which makes it easy having the best products at your fingertips.  However, there are some beauty secrets and simple tricks that are used by Jen for creating that youthful look: She wears a pale lip with a hint of shimmer, which makes your lips look fuller and more sexy, especially when you add dramatic eyes make-up, like she does.  But- her most important secret, just like Angelina Jolie, is to make sure her makeup is never overdone, which normally ages!

Not everybody likes Lemons, but who doesn’t want picture perfect glowing skin like Halle Barrey or Demi Moore or other famous and beautiful celebrities?  You can save time & money by simply one lemon top slice! Gently massage the fruit slice on a clean face for  up to 2 minuets, wait another 10 minutes then rinse with warm water. Thanks to the citric acids and antioxidants in lemon, it works wonders for dull spots! This natural cleanse would help your skin glow, leaving it with a fresh feeling!