1. First Base
When you bare, people stare. Even if many products can cover imperfections smooth flawless skin reigns supreme. Use a gentle exfoliant to slough away dead skin cells, smoothen skin. Or use a bath lily or loofa with a bath gel with grains. Next, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Find a formula that’s non-greasy and that absorbs well.
2. Hair-free, Carefree
So Julia Roberts had the balls to appear in public with lush armpits, but most of us want all that unsightly hair to disappear when that slinky tube dress comes on. Shaving is easy to do and is cheaper, but be careful not to nick yourself—use a fresh blade every time you shave because a wet blade can be breeding ground for bacteria. There’s an effective cheaper alternative to shaving cream—hair conditioner! Or you could get a leg wax and be hair-free for about two to four weeks. The hair has to be long enough for the wax to stick (around ¼ inch). Most salons offer waxing but you can do it yourself with home wax kits.
3. Groan, Groan—Ingrowns!
Those tiny black bumps that appear after waxing or shaving are not icky blackheads, just ingrown hairs trapped beneath the skin. There’s nothing to do but help them out. If you really feel the urge to attack them, use tweezers cleaned with alcohol and make sure you pull the tips of the hairs just through the surface of the skin, not all the way out. Be patient and wait a few days until the skin around the area heals and you can shave or wax it out. Exfoliating a day after shaving will also help prevent ingrown hairs.
4. Get Even (Skin All Over!)
Uneven, world map-like-coloration is common among Filipinos. Get a scrub-and-bleach treatment from your dermatologist: an exfoliant scrubs the skin’s thicker outer layer away, which makes the bleaching agent work better.
5. Rough Spot Remedies
Banish the gusgusin, rough elbows-and-scabby knees look. Exfoliate knees, then apply a deep moisturizing lotion. For the elbows, use a soft washcloth with moisturizing shower gel in a warm shower. Afterwards, rub a moisturizing cream or lotion on the elbows in a circular motion. For best results, don’t just do this monthly, but daily!
6. Battle with the Dark Side
With today’s arm and shoulder-baring fashions, dark armpits can be your worst anti-sexy nightmare. Most people swear by astringent (apply with cotton on your armpits, but don’t do this right after you shave or pluck—your skin might react.) Or you can also use whitening products, which contain hydroquinone and tretinoin. You can save time by whitening while you moisturize.
7. Bare Extremities
Keep feet smooth, invigorated and worthy of display by exfoliating with refreshing minty products. To keep hands soft, don’t skip the lotion routine at night.
8. Banish Body Acne
Zits can also sprout on your back, chest and buttocks. Always use clean towels and cut down on talcum powder, which can clog pores. Use a sulfur soap when you shower or an acne-drying product to dry out zits.
9. You Glow, Girl
The new sun-kissed look is subtle and sexy, not greasy and sweaty. Dust arms, shoulders, cleavage, and clavicle with bronzing powders, just enough to highlight those areas. Other shimmery formulas come in gel or liquid form. Apply on clean skin—you don’t want it to mix with sweat and dirt. Mix a bit of bronzing powder with a mild baby oil or sheer moisturizer and apply on your skin. Remember, a little goes a long way: you want to glow, not look like a Christmas ornament.
10. Body Art
Skin is the largest organ of the body—put it to good use! Add a finishing touch to your over-all look with designs to accent your clothes, complement your body parts. Draw an arm band or a naughty drawing design on your legs. Ready to go out? Make great jewelry—and your sexy skin all over—the center of focus!
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Add Commenthelp! does anybody know a skin clinic or salon that offers affordable hair removal (laser) and?
October 28, 2006 at 6:37 amAt dermclinic, IPL per session is 3,500 and a package of 6 sessions for underarm hair removal is 12,000, done every 3 wks, so its relatively reasonable, and a dermatologist does d procedure. there's one at megamall. And if u're a BDO card holder i think u have 20% off
October 28, 2006 at 10:12 amwhat are the remedies for zits sprouting at the back? how long will be the treatment with the derma?
October 28, 2006 at 3:39 pmhey..i have a big problem..does anybody hir know a product that effectively removes stretch marks?!
October 31, 2006 at 2:31 pmmaria, for zits on the back, use anti-pimple soap or cleanser like neutrogena soap. the one in the white and red box.. i think its for acne-prone skin.
November 25, 2006 at 8:24 amhow to get rid of unwanted stretchmarks?
December 23, 2006 at 5:52 amhello gurls! do you know of a not so expensive products that whitens the skin and also a product that let your skin glow? can you pls. give me some tips. but hey, not the expensive ones ok? :) tnx gurls!
January 2, 2007 at 4:50 amhi aps....try to use rosewhite products. its not expensive but it really works well Ü
January 15, 2007 at 2:27 amstrectch marks?? try to use avon solutions strectch marks remover....Ü
January 15, 2007 at 2:29 amhi! im just wondering if anybody can tell me if L-glutathione manufactured by four seasons international, carlton, texas, usa, is not fake??? tnx
February 15, 2007 at 3:45 pmhi.. guy, do you know such products or soap that can eliminate scars or "peklAt" because of allergy?
February 22, 2007 at 3:05 amdoes anybody know such a product or vitamins that helps whiten skin?
February 22, 2007 at 3:12 amwhew! helpfuL! :)
March 5, 2007 at 2:01 pmwhere can i buy home wax kit that is affordable?
March 11, 2007 at 10:56 amThe best laser light for armpit that I've tried is by Dr. Gio Dimayuga....it was the best coz pinapadaan niya yung machine twice...so all the hairs are ubos talaga. It's priced around 3,500 3 years ago...don't know lang now. You can ask for his number from Asian Hospital or makati Medical Plaza....hope it helps....
March 14, 2007 at 11:14 ami badly underarm waxing and whitening. I ask at lets face it salon and they have the services i need for less than 1k. AThough im still thiniking if i will get their services, im a bit scared, you know, about possible side effects...
March 19, 2007 at 5:22 ami've been hearing about rosewhite products ... is it available at mercury drug store. i live in the province and malls are far ...
April 18, 2007 at 12:15 ami hope those tips could help me!!
May 18, 2007 at 2:07 pmHi every1, I've been using Likas Papaya Soap for over 5 years...it worked perfect for me when I lived in Hawaii. Not that I live in vegas..i got darker.Can some1 please tell me whats the best whitening soap to use. Like the one the movies stars use. Thank you
May 23, 2007 at 6:41 pmGlutathione plus Vitamin C is effective.
July 23, 2007 at 11:50 amI use Ettas for my skin, face and whole body. My skin is very clean and smooth after shower.
January 21, 2008 at 10:07 pm