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Sweets Accelerate Skin Aging

Sweets accelerate skin aging; How to reduce the aging process?
There is a direct relationship between high-sugar diet and skin aging! Here are the 7 tips to reduce or slow AGES.

There is a direct relationship between high-sugar diet and skin aging!

Scientists found that once sugar enter our blood (in form of glucose) which attach themselves to the amino groups of tissue proteins such as collagen to form harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products (nickname AGES!). These process accelerate skin aging in two areas:

  1. Harmful AGES have taken up the precious collagen from our body in a domino-like reaction. Collagen is a natural type of protein which makes up over 80% of a person’s skin, working like a ‘glue’ and ‘scaffolding’. Therefore, AGES further reduce the level of collagen leading to dry, wrinkles and sagging looking skin.
  2. AGES also affect what type of collagen we have. Our skin contains 3 types of collagen (types I, II, and III) and type III are the most stable and longest lasting. AGES will transform type III collagen into type I, which is more fragile.

Nevertheless could we completely eliminate all types of sugar from our diets? We should not!  Sugar is an essential fuel for cells and energy metabolism, critical to survival.   However, here are the tips to reduce or slow AGES.

Tips #1: Limited your daily added, or ‘free’ sugars to 5% of your daily calorie intake, equals to five-six teaspoons (25g) for women and seven-eight teaspoons (35g) which is the recommendations from the World Health Organisation.

Tips #2: Avoid fizzy drink which contain around 9 teaspoons of sugar!

Tips #3: Avoid high-fructose corn syrup (a common additive sweetener in processed food) which is 10 times faster formation of AGES. Check labels for ingredients list!

Tips #4: Minimize intake of carbohydrates.

Tips #5: No more fast food.

Tips #6: Eat more antioxidant-rich foods; fruits e.g grapes, berries, especially dark-colored ones; nuts e.g. walnuts; dark green vegetables.

Tips #7: Replenish the skin with antioxidant-rich ingredients, coenzyme Q10,  green coffee extract, algae extract, sunflower seed oil, apricot kernel oil, sandalwood extract, Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and cranberry extract.

Tips #8: Remember sun protection.

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Struggle! Drinking 8 Glasses of Water A Day

How to drink 8 glasses of water a day without struggle? Why water is so important to our health?
Water is very important to our health. Little changes you can make easily to improve your health.

Little changes you can make easily improve your health.

Most people know that drinking more water is good for our health. Why?

1. Drinking Water Maintains the Balance of Body Fluids

Our bodies are composed of 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption and circulation. Thirsty is the signal when we are low of water.

2. Water Helps Control Calories

Water makes us feel less hungry. Food with high water content tends to look larger, it requires more chewing that helps we feel full.

 3. Water Helps Energize Muscles

Our cells must maintain enough bodily fluids, otherwise we will feel muscle fatigue. Scientists said “When muscle cells don’t have adequate fluids, they don’t work as well and performance can suffer.”

4. Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good

Our skin contains plenty of water! Dehydration makes skin more dry and wrinkled. We can always use moisturizer as a protective barrier.

5. Water Helps Your Kidneys and Maintain Normal Bowel Function

Body fluids transport waste products in and out of cells via kidneys. Our kidneys do amazing job of cleaning and detox our body wastes. If we chronically drink too little, you may be at higher risk of kidney stones.

Simple Tips for You to Drink 8 Glasses of Water A Day

Tips #1: Drink water when you wake up

Tips #2: Drink water before you start any work in your office

Tips #3: Drink water before you go out for a dinner

Tips #4: Drink water after you toilet

Tips #5: Always put a bottle/ glass of water on your table

Tips #6: Drink water after you exercise

Tips #7: Drink water before you watch a long movie

Tips #8: Drink water every time you walk to the kitchen

Tips #9: Drink water after you bath or shower

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Skincare Do’s and Dont’s – Winter Edition

With the winter months kicking in, a change of weather calls for an updated wardrobe and of course, skincare routine. The crisp, winter air can really take a toll on the skin with it feeling dry,  irritated, tight and more sensitive, so it’s important to consider switching up the usual routine to ensure skin is protected during the cold, dry weather. 


So, how does the winter affect our skin?

The outer layer of the skin (epidermis) contains the perfect combination of water, fats and lipids which help water retention and skin moisture. But in winter the low temperature and low humidity, along with very hot and drying central heating, will trigger a physical process where water will flow across the membrane of skin cells and be spontaneously sucked out of your skin by the dry air.  Our blood circulation will usually recover the water and lipids, however in winter months, the blood flow is diverted from the skin to keep your core warm. As a result. skin self-recovery ability is slowed down in winter and our outer skin barrier (epidermis) is weakened. 

So, to summarise… the cold, winter air reduces blood circulation in the face and tightens pores which in turn reduces our natural oils (such as sebum) that act as a protective layer.

Here are a few skincare do’s and dont’s to help protect your skin and prevent further damage during the cold, winter months!

 

Skincare Do’s

  • Opt for a mild, gentle, non-foaming cleanser to help moisture your skin and avoid your natural oils being stripped further. 
  • Replenish your skin with super hydrating ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid (found in Amazing White Illuminating Serum and Glamour Ageless Anti-Aging Serum) or Aloe Vera (found in Silk Miracle Essence)
  • After a warm, relaxing bath or shower, lock moisture into the skin by applying a nourishing body oil onto damp skin within 3 minutes of getting out of the bath or shower. (Try out Body Oils in: Tranquil Fields, Sensual Rose and Citrus Cheer)
  • Take care of your body by one: staying hydrated – drink plenty of water throughout the day and two: balancing nutrition by eating plenty of essential fatty acids, omega-3 found in avocado and oily fish and omega-6 found in nuts and whole grains which prevents dehydration in the skin cells.

 

Skincare Dont’s

  • Take a super a hot bath or shower – this breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin
  • Further irritate the skin by harshly rubbing or scratching the skin – gently pat the skin when drying and gently massage in skincare products when applying
  • Don’t over exfoliate the skin if you’re skin is extra dry or flaky as this will further irritate the skin. Instead, remove dead skin cells and reveal your natural glow more gently with our Facial Sonic Cleansing Device


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– Kathleen Natural

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Skin Care Routine

KATHLEEN Skin Care Routine Tips
7 steps Skin Care Routine from Make-up Remover to Eye Cream

1 Make-up Remover

Remove your makeup gently with liquid remover.  All skin types can benefit from makeup remover with oil, even oily and blemish-prone skin.  Oil dissolves oil!

2 Cleanse

Step one: Apply one or two pumps of the Kathleen Refreshing & Lightening Cleansing Lotion to the dry skin, massage deeply with fingertips in a circular motion, ensure your are going against the “gravity”.   Clean your face for thirty seconds to a minute to lift dirt, oil, makeup and impurities, cleaning deep into the pores.

Step two: Rinse gauze muslin face cloth in hand-hot water and wiring out before gently exfoliate and remove cleanser. Use a clean section of the cloth for each part of the face, rinsing the cloth thoroughly during cleansing. If you prefer, splash cold water on your face at the final stage to tighten your pores.

Kathleen cleanser is a pH balance one and sulphate free, contains 6 active botantical ingredients including organic tamanu seed oil, avocado oil,  rose water, lavender water and lemon extract. After cleansing, you feel soft and comfort (not tight and dry)!

If you want to use a handy beauty device to deep clean your skin, you can choose Kathleen Facial Sonic Cleansing Device. This Sonic Cleansing Device has combined the sonic pulsations with an innovative silicone brush design for a deeper and gentler cleansing. When channeled through smooth, silicon touch-points, the sonic pulsations remove blemish-causing impurities and dirt, leaving the skin clearer and lighter without harsh abrasion. The waterproofing design is perfect for your facial cleansing routine when you bathe or shower.

3 Exfoliate

To achieve optimal daily routine results, you need to use our pure cotton gauze muslin face cloth for gently exfoliation, lifting away makeup and dead skin cells to reveal smoother, clearer and lighter-looking skin. This extra gently way of exfoliation prepares your skin for the next step of skin care treatments.

In addition, you may use chemical or physical exfoliator to scrub gently in a circular motion to remove all the dead skin cells which can give your an unsightly and flaky appearance; but keeps your pores from getting clogged and help your facial skin look fresh and bright.

Every comprehensive skincare regimen includes daily- and weekly-use products. The right face mask can help not only hydrate skin and also detoxifying skin and help improve the appearance of your pore and skin texture after a single use. You can use a face mask once a week or more, depending on your skin type and concerns. Kathleen Natural’s face masks can also act as therapeutic aromatherapy products.   Set aside a bit of me-time when applying your mask. Draw a hot bath, light some candles, and let the magic of the mask work for 10 minutes. You will be drawn into a wonderful, sensory experience that will not only relax your mind and body, but will also leave you with fabulous looking skin.  Choose the face mask for yourself.

4 Toner

This light scented and alcohol-free Kathleen Rebalancing & SoothingTonifying Mist is ideal for all skin types, even extra sensitive skin, to revitalize and soothe your skin. This exclusive gentle and botanical formula of aloe vera, glycerin, chamomile and lemon extracts helps to moisturize dry skin and heal and soothe skin irritation, leaving skin more tone, less redness and radiant appearance.

5 Essence

The essence affects skin on a cellular level, leading to an increase in elasticity, moisture and firmness. You apply the essence with your fingertips all over your face and neck in a circular motion and move out and up.

Our Silk Miracle Essence is a formula protect your facial skin in 7 dimensions – crystal clear, firmness and elasticity, less visible spots, reduced fine lines, anti-oxidants, anti-irritants and promotes the appearance of radiance.  I absolutely see why girls love this lightweight product.

6 Serum

Different serums concentrate on different skin issues.  For example anti-aging or dullness, you can give yourself a facial massage while massaging the serums into your skin. Massage in a circular motion for 10-20 seconds working from the chin and upward to cheek and nose and the forehead.

From the age of 30+,  you can use our Kathleen Glamour Ageless for classic anti-aging.  If your skin is dullness, you must try the Kathleen Amazing White which leaves your facial skin looks more radiant and bright. Serums are a real asset to your skincare routine, keeping your skin firm and glowing.

Alternatively, our therapist recommends: wearing Kathleen Amazing White in the morning for brightening during the day and wearing Kathleen Glamour Ageless Serum at night for rejuvenating your skin while you sleep.

7 Eye Cream

You tap the eye cream around the eye area. Don’t rubbing or pulling.  Eye cream protects and nourishes the skin around the eyes. Massage or pat a pea-sized amount of eye cream under your eyes using your fingertips, sweep around the outside corners of your eyes and end with your fingertips at the inside corners.  Repeat the motion for 4-5 times.  You will feel wonderful after using our Caviar Enrich Eye Cream.

Tips:-

  • If your skin doesn’t need some parts of the routine, skip them.  Sometimes less is more.
  • Always be gentle to your skin, don’t rub or pull.
  • Use a cotton and soft facial towel and clean it every time.
  • Never forget your neck.

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