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About HeidiN

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  • Birthday 10/22/1980

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    part time model, pro trained makeup artist and full time beauty junkie : )
  1. HeidiN

    Collagen

    [quote name='Miryoky' timestamp='1285835376' post='588908'] The only way I know of without expensive procedures or collagen creams is to use retin-a. Retin-a is known to boost collagen production by 80% in the first year of use. After that, I am not sure. [/quote] Retin- A is a wonderful "weapon" that exfoliates, stimulates the skin. It is safe to use indefinitely (forever) provided you use sunblock in the daytime. ( because Retin A exfoliates your skin it is more prone to hyperpigmentation if not protected). You can reduce usage of Retin A to 3-4 times a week after the first year if you think it is too expensive. Alternately, use other retinoic acid products that are milder like RoC's wrinkle corexxion cream. Collagen creams are a big scam because collagen molecules CAN NOT be absorbed by your skin - it just sits on your skin.
  2. HeidiN

    big pores

    [b]Large pores are caused by 2 factors[/b] 1. genetic ( you're just born that way) 2. active oil glands > causing enlarged pores Toners minimize the look of enlarged pores but only for a few hours. If you do use toners, please ensure they do not contain alcohol. You can try a few things to minimize pores a) Use oil control products such as silicone makeup base ( like Dr.Brandt pore minimizer, or the one from Smashbox Photo Finish) , if these products are too expensive for you, look for products that contain silicone. A makeup artist of mine uses cheap baby chafing cream ( its main ingredient is silicone). invest in a skincare routine that contains AHAs and BHAs , they help refine your skin over time and BHAs helps clear the pores (and therefore refining pores) > Please remember to use SPF30 onwards if using AHA/BHAs . c) go for microdermabrasion - if you have sensitive skin, it can be either the microdermabrasion is too strong, ask to reduce to a lower setting, or go for option B, using AHAs and BHAs. d) Go for laser treatments such as Pearl or Pearl Fractional - it is proven to reduce pore size. [b]IPL does not improve pore size.[/b] Other benefits of Pearl/Pearl Fractional is improvement in skin clarity, laxity ( skin firmness) and deep lines.
  3. Hi everyone, microdermabrasion is great procedure for refining your skin tone and moderate exfoliating. However just wanted to add that there are many grades/ kinds of microdermabrasion machines. And there are TWO grades 1- salon grade ( for aesthetician) and 2- medical grade (for doctors) - which is stronger If you are looking for results, I suggest going for a medical grade MD. Don't worry about pain - the doctor would adjust according to your reaction. Also , if you can[b], look for diamond medical grade MD , [/b]not plain crystal - the reason being that [b]areas closer to the eyes and mouth can be abraded more accurately with diamond abrasion[/b] (no risk of stray crystals causing damage or being ingested). Hope this adds to the discussion : )
  4. HeidiN

    acne scars

    [quote name='jadorevintage' timestamp='1301579250' post='594581'] [size="2"][color="#696969"]The key to identifying good skincare is looking at the ingredients! Products over the counter (expensive or cheap ones) are mostly comogenic, have perfume and paraben - all of which are ingredients you might probably want to avoid. You can get good products from your local drug stores too like Watson/Guardian! Doesn't have to be SKII or La Mer. I'm currently using Avene Diacneal after reading so many reviews online! It's supposed to combat acne and reduce scarring - and I can see that my dark spots have been reduced after 2 weeks of using it (long way to go though). Here's the content of Avene Diacneal, you can get it from Watsons or Guardian (large ones preferably) Jadorvintage is right about retinaldehyde being a key ingredient in fighting oily skin and looking from the ingredients - this is a good product. Just like to add - please use sunscreen after, if you don't your skin might wrinkle faster. [font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"][b]Key ingredients:[/b] [b]Retinaldehyde 0.1%[/b] - Provides the efficacy of Retinoids for blemish-prone skin, with little to no irritation. Helps minimize the appearance of outbreaks [b]Glycolic acid 6%[/b] - Allows enhanced Retinaldehyde efficacy; helps exfoliate skin for a smooth complexion [b]Avène Thermal Spring Water[/b] - Soothes and softens skin while minimizing irritation[/font] [font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"] [/font] [font="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"] [font="arial, verdana, tahoma, sans-serif"]You can also try products which contains salicylic acid. I use Kiehl's too because it's chemical free. Salicylic acid is especially helpful in treating acne scars because it encourages shedding of dead skin cells from within the follicle. It works as an exfoliant. Don't use St Ives because it is so drying omg! Worst product ever.[/font] [/font][/color][/size] [/quote]
  5. [quote name='shawnjun' timestamp='1203654614' post='480006'] Hi, I really hope someone can give me some info about chemical peels or also known as microdermabrasion. I have suffered from acne scar all over my face. and I'm so depresed by it. I had been finding some info about it on-line but there are so few of info about it in m'sia. Is there any side-effect? How much will it cost? Where can I have it? (KL area) Will it be effective? I really hope someone can help me regarding this. Thanks you. [/quote] Chemical peel or CP and microdermbrasion or MD are two different things. CP uses acid (glycolic, salycic or lactic ) to exfoliate your skin and MD uses small crystals to exfoliate. Personally speaking from experience, I'd go for CP first, and MD for maintenance. You would want to do CP at the doctor's first, and once you are more knowledgeable, you can do some light peels at home. CPs are effective, they alleviate acne, acne scarring and promotes skin renewal. A peel can start from RM150 to rm1000 - depends on the strength. Dr.Ko is a good clinic, also Dr. Chea is SJ. Side effects of CP - minimal if you do it right - just remember to wear SPF50 every day because your skin would be sensitive to the sun - if you don't wear sunscreen you'll reverse the good side effects of CPs. Hope this helps.
  6. Hi ronald, No problem. I used to have all kinds of skin related problems so I know how it feels like. There are two main ways to control oily skin using a) Roaccutane pills or retinoic acid cream. If your case is really severe you should go for the roaccutane pills first, then switch to retinoic acid. I prefer retinoic acid (retin-a) as itwill control the oil production AND make your skin glow. The retin-a will also help with your type of scars. The only draw back is your skin will be sensitive at first, but after 1 month you will get used to it . And oh, no matter what always use sunblock ( good non oily one is neutrogena dry touch at rm35, at any pharmacy) because your skin would be sensitive when you use the pills/cream. Sun protetction also slows down wrinkling. It depends on the type of chemical peel and laser and also how your skin condition is now. I can't say which is faster because there are so many factors like how your skin is and the type of chemical peel or laser. Many people think if they go for the strongest treatment their skin would recover faster. If you go for a medium strength peel like a v-peel, you may need 2 treatments, in the space of 1-2 months. I think this is better because you want to go slow with these kind of things and also you don't have to stay home and hide for a month ( if you go for really strong peels or laser treatment). Juvederm is a type of filler. It has hyaluronic acid ( a natural substance found in our body) that would "fill in" the wrinkle. Botox is a type of weak toxin that disables your muscles so. They are different things. Always wear sunblock - this helps you slow down from getting wrinkles after the treatments. Thanks for your reply! Yeap, my scars are not those depressed kind ones. Is there any treatment to cure breakouts and to control the excessive oil? Does the chemical peeling give an immediate and more effective results as compared to the laser treatment? If so, usually how many treatments are needed to recover the skin? Yes yes, the smile lines Juvaderm is something like botox? Hope to get some answers from you before further consulting the dermatologist
  7. Hi, when you talk about "whitening the skin", there are two definitions 1. getting back to your natural color, because you have tanned before, or 2. going lighter than your original skin color. [b]If its No.1 , what you need to do is first = to get sun protection every single day [/b] (there is no need for expensive products , like clarins etc - you only pay for marketing and branding.Unless of course you have money to spend : ) A good reliable sunscreen is neutrogena's dry touch sunblock at about RM35) and [b]second step is= exfoliating[/b]. I suggest chemical exfoliating rather than manual exfoliating because research has shown chemical exfoliating helps better cell renewal. A good chemical exfoliator would be something with lactic acid inside for darker skin tones or AHA exfoliators for lighter skin tones. [b]No.2 Lightening to get more fair than your original skin colour:[/b] You still need to do step 1 and Step 2 like above, but there is a [b]third step - melanin suppressant. [/b]This depends on your skin tone. For me, I was a FItzpatrick IV skin tone trying to go to FItzpatrick II ( [url="http://www.twogirlsinthejungle.com/skincare/skincare-guide/fitzpatrickscale/"]what is fitzpatrick scale, click here[/url]) , The only injections that truly work are [b]L-glutanathione injection + ascorbic acid[/b] . Please only go to a dermatologist , not a beautician. You don't know where they get their products from. And beauticians are not licensed to inject anything into anyone. If you are into lightening creams - look for products with these ingredients AS THE MAIN INGREDIENT i.e the first 4 ingredients listed. Not the last ingredient (that means they put so litte of it it won't work). The ingredients that has been really proven to work are: hydroquinone or HQ ( the only reliable skin lightener, if you do step 1 & 2 as above first , and use HQ in concentrations of no more than 4%, it is safe.) azelaic acid - The effectiveness of 20% Azelaic Acid is very similar to that of 4% Hydroquinone when used to treat dark-skinned patients for facial hyperpigmentation [u]Kojic acid[/u] - A by-product of the fermentation process for the popular Japanese rice wine Sake. There has been extensive research carried out on the skin lightening properties of Kojic Acid and the signs are good. It has been shown that Kojic Acid is very good at inhibiting Melanin production in the skin. One drawback with this product is its instability within chemical formulae. Exposure to the sun or even air will make it turn a horrible brown colour and lose its effectiveness. Hope this is helpful : )
  8. Hi ronaldkh, If your scars isn't the depressed kind (like icepick or "crater" scars) and you also want to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles, there are other ways to fix them - using microdermabrasion (about rm150-250) per session or using chemical peels. I think using chemical peeling is best. Ask your dermatologist which peel is suitable. About the lines in the mouth/cheek area, i think you are talking about nasolabial lines or smile lines. The peel would also help but it won't make them dissapear. If you have prominent lines you would need a filler injection (like juvaderm for instance) Hope this helps : )
  9. Anyone ever tried a skin lightening solution that REALLY works? I am not talking about a small difference, but going really really fair ...maybe going up 5-6 foundation shades? Also if anyone tried anything thet didn't work, please share. The only thing I tried that worked was a skin lightening moisturizer by a Phillipine doctor and she uses hydroquinone. I am looking for alternatives.
  10. Hi troubledgirl, There are a few things you can do to prevent/improve pigmented acne scars on facial area 1. Take at least 2000mg of vit c a day ( this would ensure any future/new scars would heal faster and with milder scars) 2. use a skin lightening lotion - look for products with at least 4% kojic acid and arbutin in them. there is this great product called IS clinical. Will take 2-4 days on average. 3. Fast but expensive option - medium skin peels (e.g v-derm peels at RM800 ) - which also refines your skin texture and reduces future breakout. Hope this is helpful : )
  11. [quote name='lurvemuch' timestamp='1260258881' post='576526'] i'm interested too! hahaa.. Anybody know where we can learn cheap basic make up course for daily survival? [/quote] lol..whats your budget? If you have no budget , just search Nude Makeup in Youtube, there are some good gurus on youtube are Enkore and MissChievous . There is also the very famous Michelle Phan. Technique-wise, I prefer Enkore and MissChievous. But some prefer Michelle as she makes nice videos. If you have a budget, you can go to Sense & Style (I think they have 2-3 branches in Sunway, KL and Kepong) or Monica Lee school. I went to Monica Lee and I thinks they are really good. They have an RM250 (really basic) course and a RM900 (extensive) personal makeup course. If you need more info just go to the MonicaLee website. I'm sure there are other academies as well but I am not familiar with their courses. I also know a personal makeup artist friend named Anna who will go to your house and teach you personal makeup for RM400. She was trained at Monica Lee and she's super friendly and nice. PM me if you want her contact. Hope this helps !
  12. [quote name='Lady_Fiza' timestamp='1300450552' post='594161'] hey girls!! im just a newbie here.. im in my twenties currently.. i've been living with these acne for soooooooo long.... n im very, i mean very frustrated with it.. does anyone knows how to effectively clears out my skin together with the scars and pores.. i cant get out without my concealer at least!! i envy those people with acne-free skin.. they dont have to think about covering anything on their faces..hurmm.. im currently using Zamian product which i bought from the internet.. not much of improvement but it only controls the oil production perhaps.. but i still have breakouts and the scars are really sticked on my face!! any product that u may know that truly and effectively works?? help me anyone....?? [/quote] Dear Lady Fiza, I understand how you feel! I used to have really terrible acne starting at age 14 ( it covered every inch on my face!) and I didnt know what to do. I tried every product available from expensive brands to to cheap ones. Anyway, what I should have done is to have gone to a dermatologist. If you are sick, you would have gone to a doctor right? Acne is just like a skin disease, and you need to go to a skin doctor. They are not that expensive (just call the clinic and ask how much for a consultation and don't be afraid of asking how much products cost, they get this question all the time) and usually the treatments they recommend will work. Thats what I did at age 18. Within 2-3 months I had clear skin : ) In my case, ,they used Roaccutane for 4 months (RM150 per month) and then after that slowly start using products to control acne. How I wished I had gone at age 14 instead of trying all kinds of products which add up to thousands of ringgit. Anyway, I can recommend products but its better you go to a dermatologist first because everyone's skin is different. Google for good dermatologists in your area or PM me if you need a recommendation. Again - I know exactly how you must be feeling because I used to have terrible acne when I was younger ...
  13. [quote name='juky1990' timestamp='1298257444' post='593156'] I had a quite big scar on my thigh,due to a scald by hot water 1 year ago. I had tried many types of scar removal cream but not effective at all. Since half year ago the scar seems not to fade anymore,I'm afraid that the scar may remain there forever. So,I'm considering to remove the scar by laser treatment, should I go to a skin specialist clinic or beauty salon? which is better? which is cheaper? Can anyone here help? Thanks a lot [/quote] Dear Juky, Could you please describe the scar for me? The type of laser/treatment depends on the scar. E.g if its a flat dark/pale scar it's easier to treat than a raised bumpy (keloidic) scar. If I know the type of scar its easier for me to recommend something. As for your question for "cheaper" , in the long run, going to a dermatologist is not as expensive as you think, and the treatments provided are effective and safer .Laser treatments can range from RM200- RM400 per session, and usually you need 3-5 sessions. This all depends. At some beauty salons (not all) , what you're paying is for is usually marketing cost, not to mention gimmicky products that does not work or worse, harmful products. This is from my own personal experience.
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