Hints & Tips

Poem Written by Audrey Hepburn

when asked to tell her beauty tips

 

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in peopleFor a slim figure, share your food with the hungry

For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day

For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed

and redeemed - never throw out anyone.

Remember if you ever need a helping hand you will find one at the end of each of your arms

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands

one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others

If you share this with another woman, something good will happen ... you will boost another woman's self esteem and she will know that you care about  her

 

LOOKING GORGEOUS BEAUTY TIPS

This month our 'in-house' make-up artist, Vicki Angell, gives us her top 5 make-up tips!

1. When applying make-up, you need a good base. After cleansing and toning, no matter what skin type you are, always apply a good moisturiser (ideally one with a high SPF). This acts as a barrier for your skin against bacteria and pollution.

2. Before applying eye shadow, use face powder over the eyelids. Then apply eye shadow, colour. This will help it to stay in place.

3. If you have quite small eyes, do not 'over do' on black eyeliner. This will only make your eyes look smaller. Instead apply a neutral shade over the whole lid and up to the brow, then a darker eye shadow in  just the crease. Only apply a very thin line of eyeliner, just to make your eyelashes look thicker.  This way you are creating the illusion that your eyes are bigger.

4. When looking for a new foundation, do not try to colour match it to the back of your hand (unless that's where you intend to wear it of course!). Instead, try a small amount on your jaw line, in natural light (daylight) if possible, to get the best match!

5. Probably one of the best pieces of advice I can give you, is to keep brushes and sponges CLEAN. Wash them or discard regularly and never use on anyone else. By not keeping your 'tools' clean, you are putting bacteria back onto your face. Anti-bacteria hand wash and water is good enough. Remember spending lots of money on face creams, make-up and beauty treatments is all to waste if you're going to make your skin look worse by using dirty brushes.

6.  Don't forget to look in our LG shop for details of our mineral make up which is bacteria-free.

 

 

CHECKLIST FOR CHOOSING A PLASTIC SURGEON

 

from Mr Rajiv Grover Consultant Plastic Surgeon

Secretary of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)

 

BEFORE THE CONSULTATION:

 

Check the Qualifications of the Surgeon

 

  • Do they hold the exam FRCS (Plast).   This is the only specialist exam in Plastic Surgery through the Royal College of Surgeons.
  • Should be a member of BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons).
  • The Surgeon should be on the GMC Specialist register for Plastic Surgery  

How did you find your Surgeon?

 

  • Beware of glossy advertising and Free consultations. Reputable surgeons do not advertise and always charge a consultation fee.  
  • Go to someone on recommendation (either via a friend or your family doctor)  
  • Beware travelling abroad for surgery.  

 

DURING THE CONSULTATION:

 

Understand the Procedure , Likely Outcome , Cost and Risks

 

  • Did the surgeon give you a good understanding of the procedure along with its likely outcome and possible risks.   Does this match your own expectation of the likely outcome. Remember, no procedure is 100% risk free.  
  • Be sure you are aware of the costs in full including if there are complications.

 

Feel Comfortable with your Surgeon

 

  • The surgeon must be experienced in performing that procedure, so ask how many such operations they perform and how many they have carried out in total (should be over 50 per year).
  • VERY IMPORTANT. You must choose someone that you feel you have rapport and trust with.   You are putting your face or body in their hands so the feeling of trust is crucial.

 

AFTER THE CONSULTATION:

 

Timing of Surgery

 

  • Take your time to decide: Do not be rushed into making a decision or paying a deposit.
  • Avoid surgery if you have recently experienced major life events such as moving house, changing job, losing a loved one, the break-up of a relationship or the arrival of children.

 

FINALLY

 

Make your own decision: The only real expert on your appearance and deciding on the need for surgery is YOU.

 




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