Sunburnt on Wednesday, July 19, 2006
We are finally back after this long break. Gonna feature a fair bit this time round.
BE ready yea? =)
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The weather is hot nowadays so be prepared to protect your skin from sunburn during outings.
Sunburn is the inflammation and blistering of the skin caused by the overexposure of the skin to the sunlight.
In this article we are going to discuss different sunburn remedies.
Soothing Lotion
Ingredients:
1. Eight ounces of non-medicated lotion.
2. Five drops of peppermint oil.
3. Two to four teaspoons of powdered comfrey root.
4. Two to four tablespoons of Aloe Vera Gel.
Procedure
Put the non-medicated lotion in a bowl and then add about five drops of peppermint oil and then mix it gently.
Then add about two to four teaspoons of powdered comfrey root to the mixture and mix it again.
Add four tablespoons of aloe vera gel and mix it
Put the bowl in the refrigerator to make it cool before you apply it on your sunburned skin.
Note: It must be remembered that the amounts of clove or peppermint oils should not be increased because they can cause skin irritation.
Cucumber Lotion
Ingredients:
1. One chopped cucumber.
2. One quarter cup of glycerin.
3. One quarter cup of rose water.
Procedure:
Put the chopped pieces of cucumber in the blender and you will get cucumber juice.
After that you have obtained cucumber juice, you need to add glycerin and rose water.
Allow it to cool down and they apply it on your sunburned skin.
Comforting Mist
Ingredients:
1. Two ounces of distilled water.
2. Six drops of lavender.
3. Two drops of peppermint.
4. One drop of spearmint.
Procedure:
Take two ounces of distilled water in a bowl and then add about six drops of lavender and mix. Then after that, add about two drops of peppermint and one drop of spearmint. You can allow the mist to cool down and then you can apply it on your sunburned skin.
Heal those burnt skin after sun tanning with these home made remedies yea?
They're bound to help! =)
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And for that drink of the week!
God of Tea! Green teA!
A cup of green tea provides 10-40mg of flavonoids and has antioxidant activity that is greater than servings of broccoli, spinach, carrots and strawberries.
Theanine, a substance in the green tea has performed the ability to promote deep muscle relaxation and improve one's sleep.Therefore, remember to drink a cup of green tea as frequently as possible!
Many recommend OSK Japanese Green Tea... Try it out! Easily grabbed from any supermarkets even minimarts!
Go grab yous today!!!
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And this, is bound to grab your attention! esp if u're a major online shopper.
Are you interested in Taiwan or Japan fashion but have no time or money to fly there to shop?
Here is your chance to do so!
I am sure all of you know that Singaporeans are starting to shop online for everything they need! iDiva is an online auction for all of you to shop for the latest fashion from all the trendy places!
We’ve done a small interview with iDiva to know more about them.
Q:Why is it that you guys decided to set up an online auction that sells trendy clothings?
A:We decided to start this auction as we noticed that there's a growing demand of Taiwan, Japan style clothings in Singapore. However, there aren’t many places that sell these clothings, even if they do, they are of high costs.
Q:How do you contact with overseas suppliers?
A:With regards to the management, we have our colleagues in Taiwan who are in charge of collaborating with the supplier and all the admin stuff .People who are interested to purchase the clothings will then pre-order with us. After we had received all the orders, we will inform our colleagues and they will contact the supplier.
Take a look at some of the clothes they are selling!
Taiwan Style Top!
Current bid: $25.00
Polka Dots Singlet
Current bid: $18.00
All the clothes they offer keep up with the latest fashion and the 'it' look. Stay tune to us for further updates on iDiva. Do check out their websites and order from them if you are interested in any designs!
http://auctions.yahoo.com/sg/user/idiva_inc
We love them all.. U do?? Starting bidding now!! =)
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Sunburnt on Thursday, June 29, 2006
Hi all! we're back again!! =)
Holis are out, school's back again..
And that means more late nights, more zits to combat. =( okies. i hear the groans.
Dont fret.. =)
This week, we'll feature some tips to beautiful skin, some facial masks, shopping hunts and also fruit juice that promises beautiful, radiant skin! =)
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So you want beautiful skin that everyone adores? =) Here are some simple tips!
Everyone of us loves beautiful skin. Some may even go to the extent of spending hundreds to thousands of dollar just to get the smooth and radiant skin they desire but beautiful skin is actually all about eating good and not the more you spend, the prettier it looks.
Less water causes blotchy, dull skin & acne. So be reminded to drink enough water to keep skin healthy. That, of course is the basic.
Proteins are an important issue when skins are concerned. Proteins are needed for repair of body tissues thus when the skin has enough protein, it wont encountered problems like dull and dry skin and scalp. We get protein from meat (lean meat is good. ) , eggs, milk, etc. =)
Carbohydrate rich food like sugar can cause acne, poor circulation and even obesity. So instead of sugar, add more brown sugar or honey to your diet. Both of these help purify blood and cleanse body of toxins. Excess Carbohydrates are stored as fat and too much fats are undesired but remember that a little is needed for good circulation and supple skin.
Fibre is very important. Fibre rich foods promote radiant flossy skin and clear eyes. That is why mummies always rant on and on on how important vegetables are! EAT YOUR VEGGIES!
Thus, remember to think about your skin when you have your food as every little details about your diet can do wonder to your skin.
Its all in the diet ppl! Throw away those sugar now!! =D
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Heard all the at home DIY masks raves? Let us introduce you SHEET MASKS! =) Different masks serves different properties. =) Here's just some of them.. =)
Aloe Vera Mask.
This mask is an all-rounder! Moisturizes, nourishes our skin. What's more, it will improve skin's brightness and elasticity!
Lavender Mask
An anti-aging mask. Skin will be more firm and elastic, softer and mroe radiant, and also, retains moisture easily. Sleep inducing too.. =D
Rice Mask
Fights the wrinkles! Fights the age spots!
Acerola Mask
For whitening purposes. Even out skin tone. =)
Red Wine Mask
Wonderful for blood circulation, and helps skin to be firmer and brighter!
There! Start using them k!
And in case you're wondering where i got my masks, i shall tell u guys when u guys tag! =D
.............................................................................................................................................................Still think that People’s Park is a place for aunty? You are wrong! After a 10months long of facelift, it is now out to attract more youngsters with new shops that sell the latest fashion. Let us introduce you some of the cool shops! M.I.G 2 
Unit 03-1156
If you are a person who likes to keep up to fashion this is the perfect shop for you! Owner sources for new item twice a month from South Korea and Hong Kong. Thus we can be sure that the clothes we see there are in the latest trend. The shop offer clothing from smart causal wear such as cotton blouse to fashionable skinny hipster jeans. Mirabell
Unit 03-1044
Had you went to Thailand for a shopping spree before? If you had, you will find this shop very similar to the many other shops in Bangkok’s most famous weekend market Chatuchak. Affordable fashion option is available here. Glam
Unit 03-1008Ladies ladies! Watch out for this store! Dread wearing the same shirt as some one on the street? You no longer need to worry. Each piece of design in this shop is only limited to four pieces. And the price is very affordable too. This shop offers a range of gorgeous skirt, blouse and dresses for buyers to choose from. Definitely worth patronizing! Ngeok Gheok
Unit 03-1072
Fancy accessories? This is the perfect shop for you! They offer a wide range of whimsical accessories. Prices start from as low as $1.50! Mui Huay
Unit 03-1142Buttons buttons in the air, which is the prettiest of them all? This unique shop offers up to 2,000 different designs of buttons ranging from wood, brass, acrylic, plastic and even glass material. They also sells lace and trimmings. If you are interested in designing your own clothing, do give this shop a try. Sin Hwa Hung
Unit 03-1104
I personally fancy belts thus this is the shop I prefer the most! They offer a wide range of elastic band, Shanghainese braids to velvet ribbons. The best thing is that you can mix and match the different material of your belts and buckles on your own liking. Isn’t it great?So don’t wait any longer and head down to People’s Park now! Have fun shopping!....................................................................................................................................................... Da Juice for ur skin and brain !Avocado Walnut Milk
Ingredients:
½ Avocado; cut into pieces
10g Shelled walnuts
1cup Low-fat milk
1tsp Honey
2 Ice cubes
Method:
1. Blend walnut until fine
2. Blend avocado, ground walnut, milk, honey and ice cubes for about 20 seconds.
Why drink this?
Avocado and walnut help to strengthen and protect the brain cells which enable us to think better. They also regulate the pH of blood. That is why this drink is so essential for us right Now!
Hurry up get these easy ingredients and it will definitely benefit you! Drink this twice a week and it will help you strengthen your memory and improve your skin!
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Sunburnt on Saturday, June 24, 2006
Hey! we're back, and uber sorry for this late update. No worries! It wnt happen anymore =)
And so, holis were good yea?? =)
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School's startin real soon.
Late night mugging, projects-rushing, and all.
And we all have to combat the common 'illness' - PUFFY-EYES! arrggg...
Puffy Eyes- Kn0w It All
Puffy eyes are one of the common problem everyone faces. Puffy eyes is nothing but trouble but hey, like they say, there is always a solution to everything thus puffy eyes is not as untreatable as some make it out to be.
What actually causes puffy eyes?
Puffy eyes can be resulted from a lots of factor like heredity and allergy reactions but the most common will be the changes in body fluid balance because of the hormone fluctuations. Night clubbers who have a drink too much for their body to take will also experience puffy eyes because of a hangover from alcohol.
Home-made remedies to put away the puffi-ness!
1. Apply cold eye cream by tapping it gently onto the skin so as to encourage excess fluid to flow away. Cream must be cold because the coldness helps reduce the puffi-ness.
2. Food like grated potatoes, strawberries and cucumber can help reduce puffy eyes by placing them under eyes.
3. Soak cottonwool with iced water or ice-cold milk and place the damp pads over eyes. Replace pad when it becomes warm and continue the procedure for 15 mins. This will also help in brightening your eye whites.
4.Excess fluid is when the body starts storing water when it becomes dehydrated so DRINK enough water will help.
5.Getting enough sleep is one ‘common sense’ way to reduce puffy eyes.
and yes! be sure to fight it off with these simple remedies k! we do want thse pretty peepers, dont we? =)
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Accesssories are a big part of dressing right? So, bet u will agree to these tips. The right kinda accessories spunk up ur look, and compliments u. The bad? Dont even think about it.. =)
NECKLACES!!
For people with Swan neck.:
Lucky u!!! To play up with this asset, adorn yourself with delicate, detailed pieces or get funky with short chunky necklaces and stylish chokers.
AVOID! elongating your neck by steering clear of long, thin necklaces and chains.. THEY WILL ONLY ADD INCHES TO THE ALREADY LONG NECK!
For people with short and sweet neck:
Go for long chains and necklaces to lengthen it and spice up your outfit! Be bold to go for longer necklaces, but restrain from chunky one which will only serve to add bulk.
AVOID! chokers , unless u wanna appear neck-less. Avoid heavy detail as well..
Hope these will be useful! Acessories are real important! We'll do earring in the upcoming week! =)
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Rights! This shall be a shorter post. THIS COMING THURSDAY! We will come back with MOREE!! =)
stay tuned ppl. =)
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Sunburnt on Thursday, June 15, 2006
Hello there people! We're back from our exams!! Missed us?? =) Rights. This week, we have lots for ya! So, just read on yea?? =)
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Dealing with stained teeth?
Yellow teeth makes you unable to smile or talk with confidence?
Fred not, here’s some simple and convenient tips to make your teeth pearly white.
1.Baking soda: Apply some baking soda on the tips of the toothbrush as baking soda is known for its quality to make the teeth really white.
2.Hydrogen Peroxide: It is also one of the things we have in home but be careful not to swallow it while brushing. Results can only be seen weeks later so be PATIENCE.
3.Strawberries: Eating strawberries can make your teeth white because the fruit contain teeth whitening agents and they work well to make teeth clean and white.
4.Wood Ash: It contains potassium hydroxide which has bleaching quality.
there! perfectly white teeth for that perfect smile!
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We'd talked abt how to get healthy nails in the earlier entry.. Now, we teach u how to have perfectly french manicured talons without having to pay that extra buck! Just make sure u have the nail polish.. =P
STEP 1
It's essential to prepare your hands and nails before applying nail polish. First, exfoliate your hands by massaging them using a small amount of body scrub. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly. One of the main causes of chapped hands is not drying them properly after washing.
STEP 2
File your nails. If they are brittle or tend to split, keep them flat across the top with smooth, rounded edges. When filing, move in one direction, from outer corner to centre-sawing movements can damage the nail plate. Choose a nail file with a fine surface that glides over the nail.
STEP 3
Coat hands in a layer of sweet almond oil, to norish and soften, then wrap in a warm towel and relax for 15 minutes. Unwrap, and gently push back cuticles using a rubber hoof stick (available from most chemists). Never use cuticle clippers, as they can nick the skin. Rinse hands with warm water and dry thoroughly to remove any oil residue.
STEP 4
Apply one coat of base coat over your entire nail and allow a couple of minutes to dry. This will help strengthen the nail. Some products also level fine ridges and imperfections, leaving a smooth surface to apply polish. There's a wide range of base coats to choose from.
STEP 5
For a square look, paint a straight line across the tips; for a rounded appearance, follow the curve of the nail; and to get a pointed style, paint in from each side to the centre. Some manicure kits include sticky strips to use as a guide. when applying, lay your hand on a flat surface and keep the ball of your painting hand steady and keep the ball of your painting hand steady by resting it on the same surface. Leave to dry.
STEP 6
Finally, apply a coat of translucent shell-pink polish over the entire nail to seal the whitened tip and complete the look. Allow 10 minutes for it to dry. For extra shine and protection, apply a clear, glossy top coat.
Simple right? =)
Try it with different colours! Here's some ideas.
play with colours! glam it up! hot!
a slant french with nail art for the complete feminine look!
black tips to go WILD!
smtg sweet and diva-licious. =)
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MISSHA, The Skin Food, The Face Shop. All these Korean beauty shops. Sounds ral familiar yea? Bet you have been to at least one of them.Which is good? Dont worry! Heres what u needa know!
MISSHA 
It is known for the distinctive red floral logo. It lends a whimsical touch to the packaging, which is kept simple to transfer cost-savings to customers. They have innovative and up-to-date makeup colours. What's more, for eye and nail colours, they have more than 60 for u to choose from! A total hit with girls!
Bestselling? The Deep Sea Water and Rosewater skincare series.
What's more? cheapest item would be the nail polish @ $2.90, pricest would be the MISSHA Coenzyme Q10 Firming Essence at $35.90.
The Skin Food.
Big on feeding skin with natural ingredients. The Skin Food seperates food into 5 different groups- Red, Black, White, Green and Yellow- according to the different nutritional properties for our skin. Deliciously named products tailored to different skin types. Packaging is unique to its own- girlish, with a guardia angel mascot. What's more, u pay a reasonable amount for good stuff. =)
Bestselling? Carrot Collagen Eye Sheet, Rice Mask wash off, Black Sugar Mask wash off, Coffee Body Scrub and Vita-Juice Hand Essence.
What's more? New products are launched once every 3 mths. we dont have to wait too lonG!!!!
The Face Shop
Hugely popular for their sheet masks. Luscious looking ingredients are featured prominently on the posters, the packaging for the products, and even the aprons of the staff! All products are made fom natural extracts- the finest natural extracts from plants, fruits and traditional herbs.
Bestselling? Sheet masks and tube masks!effective and economical.
Whats more? 3 sheet masks for $10 or $12. tube masks are going at about $9.90 per tube!
What's stopping you now! Get struck by the K-beauty fever this instance!
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Havent got enough of strawberries? Here's more!
2 Fast and Easy Steps for a cup of Healthy Drink!
Strawberry Soya Bean Milk
Ingredients:
4 Strawberries
¾ cup Cold Soya Milk
2 Ice Cubes
Methods:
1. Remove stems of strawberries, rinse and cut into small pieces.
2. Put all ingredients into blender for 30 seconds and serve.
Strawberries contain much vitamin C and organic acids. Soya bean milk is very nutritious as its high content of iron and protein helps to lessen the symptoms of anemia. The soy protein also improves density of bones and it is good for the development of children.
Tip for the week!
Is juice good for diabetic patients?
Diabetic patient can take juices as long as they choose them carefully as fruits are usually rich in fructose. Too much intake of fructose will increase the glucose level in the body. Therefore, they should avoid melon juices.
Try it yea?? =)
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Oh yea, we chanced upon Patricia Mok's shopping blog!!
http://www.shopaholicpatmok.blogspot.com/
go see! =) hope u guys will enjoy this entry!! =)
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Sunburnt on Friday, June 09, 2006
Hey people. =) Sorry for this uber late update.
We were having our exams.. BUT, its all over!!!! =D
We'll be back with more. =)
It's a promise. =)
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Sunburnt on Thursday, June 01, 2006
Bottom Heavy ladies: Boyish Figure Ladies: Skinny Ladies: Plus Size Ladies: As you girls can see, enhancing or sliming effect can be done through the use of colours. Thus do not hesitate and look for the best colour that suits you! ........................................................................................................................................................ For thoe foodies now! As promised, we'll provide nice fruit juice recipes everyweek. =) Apple & Celery Juice Ingredients: Method: * Drink this to prevent tooth decay, reduce of blood cholesterol level and it also provides detox purpose. Tip for the week! .......................................................................................................................................... We have got the swimwear covered. Here's the five grouses. 1. The sun beauty fiend- not! : true crime is actually is not using beauty products with SPF.!! 2. Bikinis are not just for the super skinny: Be body-confident and wear whatever u fancy! Who cares if those beach bunnies with a bad tan are sniggering about your less-than taut-thighs? 3. Nude face on the beach?: BORING!! Skip foundation and try a tinted mosituruzer instead. Colour your eyes with shadows in psychedelic shaded!! colur it up! 4. Bleached locks arent cool, they're aging.: Seawater and overexposure to the sun give hair that coppery-blonde tone, which makes our skin looks grey. Make sure to treat those locks with nourishing hair goodies to keep them kusciously dark! 5. DONT LEAVE YOUR TOES NAKED! : Get a pedicure in a bright nail colour and volia! You have the perfect peds for ur fave beach slippers. =) ........................................................................................................................................ There! A whole lot for this week! Stay tuned ya? =)
Hey! We're back again! =) With more! =D Beauty myths that we all have... (i committed a few.. =P), and of cos, as the weather sizzles up, we need those pretty swimwear. =) need a juice? we got it too. =) Also, check out those beauty tips before u don that pretty bikini yea? Read on ppl! =D
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Top ten beauty myths
1.Shaving your leg hairs make it grow in thicker
The amount of hair is determined genetically.
2.Drinking lots of water lead to beautiful, radiant skin.
Drinking water is good for health but drinking too much cause skin to bloat.
3.Split ends can be repaired.
The only way is to cut them and prevent them in the future with good hair care. Frequent conditioning will do our manes good.
4.Dry skin causes wrinkles.
Most wrinkles are caused by sun.
5.Acne and blemishes can be washed away.
Scrubbing too vigorously will increase oil production and only aggravate the condition.
6. Chocolate and greasy foods cause acne.
No one food has been proven to cause breakouts.
7. You can shrink the pores on your face.
Pore size is genetically determined. Retin-A and alpa hydroxys are designed to break up these materials and bring the pores back to their original appearance.
8. Antiperspirants can cause cancer.
No scientific evidence linking it to cancer.
9. You don't need to use sunscreen on a cloudy day.
The sun's UV rays penetrate clouds and can still damage your skin.
10. Natural ingredients are non-allergenic.
You can be allergic to anything be it natural or chemical ingredients.
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Wild Wild WET!
It’s bikini time! Want to know what kinds of swimsuit will flaunt your figure? Here are your guidelines!
Top Heavy ladies:
1 Apple
1 Celery
1 Chinese Celery
1tsp Lemon Juice
2 Ice Cubes
1. Rinse, peel and remove the core of the apple.
2. Cut the apple into small pieces.
3. Rinse the celery.
4. Slice the celery.
5. Rinse the Chinese celery.
6. Cut the Chinese celery into short lengths.
7. Put the apple, celery, Chinese celery and ice cubes into the blender.
8. Add lemon juice before you serve.
Keeping freshly squeezed juice for too long will destroy the nutrients of the fruits. Therefore, freshly squeezed juice should be consumed immediately so that all the nutrients can be absorbed by the body.
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Sunburnt on Thursday, May 25, 2006
3) Maybelline Lash Discovery Smudge Proof $12.90
Hello everyone! Its once again Thursday! Below are some tips to grooming as well as some healthy fruit juice recipes!
Tips on Grooming On your hairs. =)
This week, we’ll be talking about hairs. Beautifying them. =)
First up, our lashes. =)
Heard all the raves of how mascaras promise you to have longer and thicker lashes? =)
Well, here’s the verdict u mascara fanatics! =P 
1) L’oreal Volume Shocking Waterproof $26.90
The volume it provides compensates for its unwieldy wand. 
2) Bobbi Brown No Smudge Mascara $36
Highly resistant to sweat, tears and water. Perfect for the gym goddess! It will last a FULL working day! =) 
Small wand for maximum coverage. Perfect tool for amateurs! =) 
4) Dejavu Fibrewig Mascara $24 exclusively at SaSa
Totally dramatise length to the maximum. Lash extension with interconnecting fiber-filaments. What’s more! Its clump-free. =)
Next up, our hairy woes! We deal with them every single day. Good/Bad Hair day affects us lots! You will have to agree with me on this! =)
Woe 1: Dull, Frizzy and Limp hair
As I said, the state of our hair can affect us, and changes the way we look as well. In fact, we’d prolly look much older. But no worries! Here’s an easy way out.
Patene Age Defying Haircare Range is the Solution. It consists of Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-in Moisturizer and Intensive treatment. All at $9.50 each.
Start saving your hair with it yea? =)
