Skin Queries~

sali786 · July 22, 2009, 11:37pm

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Hi gina-- Due to loads of work and lack of sleep-
I have dark cirlces/bags under my eyes there not going away altho im trying to sleep alot as well. Can u tell me wat to do? Thank u

Masi_Museebtay · July 23, 2009, 5:09am

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Thanks Gina... :)

Gina · July 23, 2009, 10:24am

Prick a Vitamin E capsule and apply the oil under the eye and massage it with u're fingerpads.. in outwards strokes for atleast 5 mins everyday.

If u're not eating well introduce an iron supplement pill into u're diet.. soak cotton pads in rosewater and leave them on u're eyes when u sleep.

No_name00 · July 23, 2009, 10:28am

thanks a lot Gina....so sweet of u..i'll definitely try vit E capsules...and will try any other face wash....

zaibaish · July 24, 2009, 5:47pm

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make green tea and then freeze it in cube box and massage you face with these green tea ice cubes ,the tone will improve and refine and so will pores becomes refine and patch will eliminate

Gina · July 24, 2009, 5:51pm

Please remember never to apply ice directly to the skin this may result in ice burns. Wrap the ice in a damp cloth before placing it anywhere on u're skin.

adoo20 · July 25, 2009, 5:52am

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hi.. i just wanted to know a desi totka for the tiny red spots left behind after acne.. its been over a month and they refuse to go away :( please help me out

Gina · July 25, 2009, 9:26am

^These red marks will eventually turn into a dark brown.. and that's when you should begin lightening them. Red marks are considered as broken and raw skin.. putting anything on it right now will only result in deeper pigmentation.

Let the marks settle, and once they do there are lots of remedies to lighten them.

adoo20 · July 26, 2009, 10:15am

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Alright, thankyou so much. but approximately how long will it take for them to turn brown? to avoid more acne ive been using besan instead of soap or scrub. i think it has been helping. should i discontinue it?

Gina · July 26, 2009, 10:21am

It'll take a few weeks.. besan is really drying so make sure u use a moisturizer as well. If it suits u're skin carry-on using it..

anu_75 · July 27, 2009, 4:22pm

Great thread this is.I have dry skin with complexion like NC 35-40 in MAC.I love to do make up in special occasions or parties.But most of the foundations dry me out,emphasize lines and make me look old.So which foundation would u suggest,also what kind of translucent is good for dry skin.

chanda_kh · July 27, 2009, 4:53pm

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^you should mix your foundation with moisturizer..

anu_75 · July 27, 2009, 6:04pm

I used to moisturise very well.But if i mix foundation with moisturiser,it becomes too sheer and will vanish quickly or no coverage at all.I tried some anti ageing foundations but those have sparkles in it.I don't prefer that.I just want a dewy finish.

Gina · July 27, 2009, 7:12pm

I've had the same query from so many girls using the MAC range.. if u think mixing a moisturizer to u're foundation doesn't provide u complete coverage then use a concealer on u're blemishes and then go over with u're foundation.

Get a sample of Bobbi Brown fluid foundation or Makeup Forever's High Definition foundation.. and see if that looks better.

anu_75 · July 27, 2009, 7:27pm

Thanks Gina,definitely try out those.

Gina · July 27, 2009, 7:28pm

U're welcome :)

anu_75 · July 27, 2009, 8:34pm

Could u tell me how to refresh a tired face quickly just before applying make up.Also about Vit :E capsules.I use night cream as well as moisturiser.So how should i use Vitamin E capsules?

Gina · July 27, 2009, 8:55pm

Spray rosewater that's been kept in the fridge.. ;)

Check to see if u're night cream already has vitamin E in it.. if it doesn't.. u may break open a capsule and mix it into u're night cream.

Rene · July 27, 2009, 9:39pm

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Hello Gina, can you suggest a tested and trusted skin firming mask or something that could be used on daily basis and be effective too?

Gina · July 27, 2009, 9:47pm

Egg whites have skin firming properties (beat an egg white till it's frothy and add to it 1/2 a tsp of honey. Wash-off after half an hour)

Clay any Multani Mitti (fullers earth) mix it with enuff rosewater to form a paste..apply it and leave it on till it dries.

Any cream with 'collagen' is great.. Vitamin E also helps.

Always massage u're face in upward strokes.. and do some facial exercises too. Splash cold water on u're face (or chilled rosewater) several times a day..this helps tighten pores as well.