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Manicure step by step: how to care for your nails

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Hands and nails say a lot about us and are our best calling card.
However, despite the daily aggression of water, detergents and cold, we usually pay little attention and care to them.
Nails are composed of several layers of keratin. It is, therefore, a type of epidermis, skin, whose appearance and composition, as happens with hair and the skin of the rest of the body, reflects our hormonal disorders, diseases or nutritional deficiencies.
Therefore, nail care begins with a balanced diet and frequent hygiene.
A weekly manicure, far from weakening nails, strengthens them and noticeably improves their appearance.
The only things you need for a manicure are a little patience and a series of basic materials for cleaning, preparing and decorating nails.
Below we explain how to do a complete manicure in your own home, step by step:
1. Remove the previous nail polish from the nails with a cotton ball soaked in a good hydrating, acetone-free nail polish remover (a substance that dries and damages the surface of the nails).
2. File the nails, giving the appropriate shape to each type and shape of nail, insisting on the edges to avoid flaking of the keratin layers. It is not recommended to use metal files, which are very aggressive, but cardboard ones, available at any pharmacy. Avoid nail clippers and scissors; only occasionally, if the nails are very long, can special curved nail scissors be used.
3. Apply a small amount of special cream to treat cuticles. Spread it on the edges of the nail. Leave it on for a few minutes, and then gently push the cuticle up, shaping the nail, using an orange stick. You should never cut the cuticles, or they will grow back harder and stronger. Remove the hangnails with special manicure tweezers. Soak the hands in warm water to remove the cream residue.
4. Regenerate the nails by massaging them with a revitalizing and hydrating product that favors their growth and gives them elasticity and resistance. Let the product dry before repeating the application, and wait at least 20 minutes before proceeding with the manicure.
5. Apply a nail-strengthening base (without formaldehyde) to clean, dry nails, especially if they are fragile or bitten. Let dry.
6. Spread the nail polish in three brush strokes, without retouching or going over: start with one stroke in the central area of the nail, from the base to the tip; continue in the same way on the sides. For a perfect finish, it is advisable to apply a first thin coat, let it dry, and repeat the operation with a new coat of polish. You can finish with a colorless fixer coat.
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How to get beautiful, toned legs

How to Get Beautiful Legs?
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How to Get Beautiful Legs?
I. -With a good level of skin hydration
II. -Slim and well-toned legs
III. -With smooth skin without cellulite
IV. -Without broken capillaries or varicose veins
1. Good level of skin hydration (+1 weekly exfoliation).
There are women who tend to have dry skin, especially from the knee down. These are usually patients who also tend to have drier skin on their feet. Lack of skin hydration detracts from beauty; to have velvet-like skin, it is necessary for it to be well hydrated.
This has a simple solution. Simply applying a body moisturizing cream such as Eucerin pH 5.5 once a day is usually sufficient. For foot skin hydration, there are specific products with greater moisturizing capacity. Moisturizing creams increase the skin’s water retention capacity, preventing it from drying out.
Along with hydration, performing at least one exfoliation of the skin of the entire legs once a week is very effective for maintaining the skin’s radiance.
2. Slim and well-toned legs
For this, aerobic physical exercise is key. Exercise tones the leg muscles both at the thigh and calf level and narrows the contour of the legs at all levels. Some of the most effective exercises are step classes and elliptical machines. But running or brisk walking also works. For exercise to show its effectiveness, it is necessary to do it for a minimum of 45 minutes three times a week.
But there are times when there are localized fat accumulations in the saddlebag area or on the inner side of the knees or thighs. For this problem, the ideal and definitive solution we suggest to patients at IML is Lipolaser®. It consists of eliminating fat accumulations through an optical fiber that is introduced under the skin of the area with accumulations and (under local anesthesia) eliminates the accumulated fat and tightens the skin. It requires a compression garment for 4 days and only 24 hours of rest. The patient can be exposed to the sun normally (honeymoon) in three weeks. PVP from 2200€.
When the patient’s problem is the tendency to retain fluids and their legs swell, the treatment of choice is Vascular Mesotherapy (in which we mainly use venous tonics to improve edema and microcirculation) combined with Pressotherapy, which is applied afterwards in the same session.
In these cases, exercise also helps the patient a lot to improve circulation and edema. Express Treatment for Brides: 2 weekly sessions for 5 weeks. PVP 10 Vascular Mesotherapy sessions 615€ and Pneumatic Pressotherapy price 10 sessions 360€.
3. Smooth skin without cellulite
On many occasions, the problem is more the texture of the skin than the localized fat accumulations. It is the insidious cellulite that ends up affecting more than 90% of women (although to a different degree of extension and severity depending on the case).
To treat skin texture and eliminate cellulite or orange peel skin (or quilted effect) at IML we have different protocols depending on whether it is fibrous or hard cellulite, edematous cellulite or flaccid cellulite.
For me, the ideal treatment for cellulite that we offer at IML is a combination of Volumetric Carboxytherapy and Microvacuum Therapy.
For an Express treatment before a wedding, we perform two sessions per week for 5 weeks. The patient can be exposed to the sun as soon as the treatment ends. PVP 10 Volumetric Carboxytherapy sessions 715€ and 10 Microvacuum Therapy sessions 620€.
4. Skin without varicose veins or broken capillaries
The appearance of varicose veins or spider veins is conditioned by family tendency, continued bipedalism and other factors, but they also appear more frequently in patients who take the pill, due to the vascular impact that the estrogens in the pill have on the leg veins.
Fine capillaries (reddish or bluish) may appear without larger veins being affected, or slightly thicker veins may appear.
Our treatment of choice is Photodynamic Therapy for Varicose Veins, which is currently an international patent of IML and UCM. The treatment consists of using photosensitizing substances that are introduced under ultrasound control with micro-needles inside the dilated varicose veins and then firing with a neodymium-yag laser that will photocoagulate and eliminate them forever.
The treatment is performed in a single session but we usually schedule a touch-up. The patient should not be exposed to the sun until one month after the touch-up. Therefore, it is a treatment that should be attended at least 4 months before the wedding. PVP from 1200€ depending on the extent and severity. The treatment includes a 2-year guarantee to verify the total effectiveness of the result.
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Skincare at 30: prevention and routine

Skincare at 30
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Skincare at 30
It is inevitable that signs of age leave their mark on the skin after the age of 30, and that is why, from this age on, it is very important for care to become a routine, since the skin begins to decrease its lipid production.
By the time we reach our thirties, tissue wear begins to be evident and the main cause is oxidative stress from inside and outside. This is caused by free radicals, natural waste produced by cellular metabolism and by different types of radiation such as UV.
Hydration and Nutrition, Keys
As at any age, good nutrition, hydration and sun protection are essential, but it is also important to add a daily routine adapted to each skin type. More than key products, we recommend active ingredients that are necessary for the proper care of the skin: «low molecular weight hyaluronic acid to keep the skin hydrated and epidermal growth factors to ensure cellular renewal.»
Nutritional supplements can also be a great ally for skin punished by time. Supplements rich in omega 3 acids and antioxidants have «a beneficial effect on the skin, improving the state of cell membranes and eliminating free radicals.»
In addition to the use of creams and various products for dermal care during this period, according to the specialist, quality rest, a healthy diet, plenty of hydration and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle are «key for face, body and mind.»
Remember that it is always good to consult with highly qualified personnel on this subject.
Make an appointment at our Aesthetic Clinic and we can help you take care of your skin!
Marbella: 263-8134
San Francisco: 209-4284/85.
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How to Remove Small Skin Imperfections
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How to remove small skin imperfections

How to Remove Small Skin Imperfections
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How to Remove Small Skin Imperfections
Skin defects. Redness, bags and dark circles, pimples and blackheads… Eliminate skin defects with these tips and care.
Are you tired of being told you look unwell? In addition to good nutrition and keeping your skin hydrated, there are some cosmetics that will help you correct the small imperfections of your face.
Couperose
Couperose is one of the most common skin problems and occurs when the superficial blood vessels dilate due to increased blood pressure, creating redness on the skin, especially on the cheeks. The most common causes are sudden temperature changes, intake of hot foods or drinks, contact allergies or stress. To cover and disguise them, there are anti-redness creams, a very effective tool especially for people with fine, fair and sensitive skin who are usually the most affected.
Bags and Dark Circles
Bags and dark circles are also very common. The bags that form under the eyes are produced by the lack of blood circulation in the area, which causes fluid and fat retention. When draining poorly, the orbicular muscle loses strength and the fat surrounding it shifts, bulging. Dark circles, on the other hand, are produced by an increase in blood vessels (veins), which become more visible because the skin of the contour thins. To disguise these imperfections, in addition to good rest, the application of chamomile compresses or creams with vitamin K is recommended.
Pimples and Blackheads
Pimples and blackheads are very common conditions, especially among young people. The secret is to wash your face well every day, carefully remove makeup and use oil-free products. The same goes for shine. They usually appear on oily skin, because they are more affected by hormonal changes and stress. Normally these shines concentrate on the nose, forehead and chin (T-zone). In addition to using suitable products, it is essential that you make a good choice of makeup, such as a concentrated powder foundation, which will be the best option.
Finally, to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and crow’s feet, it is necessary to protect the affected area from the sun and hydrate it well with special products that help keep the skin firm, since over time it loses elasticity and tonicity.
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Skincare at 40: keys and routine

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If you have passed the 40-year barrier and are concerned about your skin, pay attention because we are going to give you some tips to show your best face. The key? Nourish and combat flaccidity.
At 40, gravity makes its presence felt and some points of the face sag, especially in the area from the eyelids to the jawbones, where the skin has fewer tissue supports.
In addition to the loss of tonicity, wrinkles become more deeply marked, especially on the forehead, the nasogenian zone, from the nose to the mouth, and at the corners of the lips. The objective is to rebuild the oval of the face and make those shadow zones typical of aging disappear.
Of course, if the skin has not been cared for as it should, in addition to acting on collagen, it will be necessary to repair the negative effects of solar radiation. To regenerate the skin, nighttime treatments should not be dispensed with. The antioxidant and nourishing principles of night serums and creams enhance their effect since the skin takes advantage of this moment for cellular renewal.
The skin is no longer satisfied with a moisturizer and it is time to resort to anti-aging products, richer and including firming creams that stop the sagging of the skin. In addition, it is recommended that at least once a week we apply a nourishing mask to keep the skin hydrated.
Wrinkles do not appear suddenly, they develop over the years. The best way to prevent them is to give your skin the specific care it needs at each moment.
Give it the attention it deserves. You will notice it and others will notice it.
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How to prevent the sun from darkening your skin

How to Prevent the Sun from Darkening Your Skin
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How to Prevent the Sun from Darkening Your Skin
Whether due to allergy, beauty or preventive care, preventing the sun from darkening the skin requires constant diligence. Although avoiding sunlight altogether is the most effective method, it is not practical. If you want to live a normal life, avoiding the sun is not possible. However, you can take smart measures to help prevent sun exposure from penetrating and darkening your skin. One of the most important steps to take is to buy a high-quality, water-resistant sunscreen lotion.
Instructions
1. Spread the sunscreen over your clean, dry skin. The sun can penetrate fabric, so you will need to apply sunscreen all over your body. Let the sunscreen dry and penetrate your skin for five or ten minutes before getting dressed.
2. Apply lip balm with sunscreen, including the area of the lip just inside the mouth. Press your lips together a couple of times to ensure even coverage.
3. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and a pair of sunglasses when you go out to provide shade to your head and face from sunlight. If it’s cold, wear a pair of gloves to help warm your hands while protecting them from the sun.
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Skincare at 50: anti-aging routine

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The most important thing once we turn 50 is not to want to look younger, but to wear our age with elegance and naturalness.
What we can do is improve the quality of the skin, which will have lost water, collagen, estrogens and calcium. To do this, anti-aging creams should be used frequently that attack the main problems of each skin: wrinkles, spots, flaccidity and dryness are the most common problems at 50.
The number one step for skin care is sun protection, which, although necessary at any age, becomes absolutely essential from the age of 50, since the skin is more fragile and thinner than before, and therefore more susceptible to the appearance of spots. Therefore, every day a solar lotion should be applied to the face, hands and décolletage.
At this point, we already know the importance of correct daily skin cleansing.
Start with a cleansing cream that removes makeup and dirt.
The night is the time to use unctuous creams and serums that treat the main problems of each skin.
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How to Exfoliate the Face According to Your Skin Type?

How to exfoliate your face according to skin type

How to Exfoliate the Face According to Your Skin Type?
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How to Exfoliate the Face According to Your Skin Type?
Skin exfoliation is the deep cleansing process we carry out on the surface of our face. It is a very deep cleansing that we perform gently to prevent the skin from being injured or inflamed and so that it can absorb the nutrients we provide with creams, lotions and even makeup.
It is very important that we start exfoliating our skin from the age of 25. This can be done regularly every 20 or 30 days, and made even more frequent depending on the amount of makeup we apply to our face to prevent the skin from looking dull, lackluster and even wrinkled. It is very important not to neglect this task to prevent dead skin cells from accumulating on our face.
But, how to exfoliate the skin according to its type? Today we bring you some tips that will help you choose the type of exfoliation your skin needs.
If you have normal skin, you can use any type of exfoliant, from natural ones to those found on the market. I recommend that you start exfoliating your skin from the age of 20, once a week.
If, on the other hand, your skin is dry, you should know that it is characterized by accumulating a large amount of dead skin, so it is advisable to exfoliate it 2 times a week to prevent your face from looking sad and dull. The creams you use should be special for softening and hydrating your skin type.
If you have oily or combination skin, I recommend exfoliating your skin deeply 3 times a week; this way you eliminate sebum from the pores and avoid the accumulation of fat that can generate pimples, pustules and blackheads.
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How to make a natural homemade makeup remover

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Vegetable Oils: An Effective Natural Makeup Remover
Vegetable oils, due to their chemical structure, are a good ally when it comes to removing all makeup residue from the skin, regardless of whether it is waterproof or not, and without damaging the skin or being abrasive (as happens with many commercial products we commonly find).
In addition, due to their emollient and hydrating properties, they will help care for our skin, especially during the low temperatures of this season.
Two good oils for this purpose would be sweet almond oil and olive oil. They are easy to find and their price is economical compared to other oils whose extraction difficulty or scarcity considerably increase their cost.
How to Use Them
To achieve optimal results, it is recommended to deposit a small amount of oil on the hands and massage it into the face and neck with circular movements to facilitate the removal of makeup. Once we have impregnated the entire skin and the makeup residues have begun to detach and mix with the oil, we will carefully remove it with makeup remover discs or cotton balls until the skin is free of residue.
To achieve greater cleanliness, it is recommended to rinse afterwards with warm water to remove the last traces and reduce excess oil.
Since water will not remove all the oil, we will be favoring skin hydration since it will continue to absorb the remaining oil.
Afterwards, we can apply our usual toner (especially if we don’t like the sensation of the skin after using oil) and/or our moisturizer if we consider it necessary to provide an extra boost to the skin.
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How to use contouring to enhance your face

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How to Look Better Using Contouring Makeup to Highlight the Contour of the Face…
You need:
Facial cleanser or soap
Moisturizing cream
Foundation
Angled blush brush
Liquid makeup
Powder makeup
Bronzing powders (optional)
Rubber applicator sponge
Fluffy blush brush
Kabuki brush
Translucent powder
Angled eyeshadow brush
Instructions
Face
Wash your face carefully with your usual cleanser, lotion or soap to remove dirt, natural oil buildup and makeup. Dry your skin with gentle pats of the towel and apply a light moisturizing cream all over your face and neck. Work the cream with your fingers, rubbing outward in circles.
Apply foundation all over your face. Use a translucent product or a color that matches your skin tone. Blend the foundation completely so there are no dividing lines along the jaw, forehead or cheeks. This product helps keep makeup in place. Let the foundation set for about three minutes before applying makeup. Once dry, apply a liquid or cream makeup that matches your skin tone and blend well to create a smooth, even canvas on which to add the rest of the color.
«Dip» an angled blush brush into a powder makeup or bronzing powders two shades darker than your natural tone. Gently tap the brush on the edge of the container to remove excess powder. «Suck» your cheeks in and apply the powder along the hollows that form. Move the brush in a diagonal line from the bottom of your cheek hollow to fading into the hairline. Do this on both sides of the face, the temples and the jaw. Then blend well with a rubber sponge. This will make your face appear slimmer and with a more defined contour.
Add a little of your favorite blush to a large, soft, fluffy blush brush and remove excess powder. Use semicircular outward movements from the face to color the apples of your cheeks and extend toward the temples. Do this step while smiling, as your cheeks puff out slightly highlighting that elevated area you should make up.
Apply a small amount of blush to the area that remains between the fold up to where the dark powder makeup reaches and the apples of the cheeks. Slide the brush back and forth along the diagonal line to blend the colors. When finished, «sweep» a little translucent powder all over the face to set the blush and makeup.
Use a kabuki brush to take a light, bright highlighter or eyeshadow – try a white or light pink pearlescent color – and apply it to the upper half of the cheeks. Extend the highlighter to the temples. This will give your face an unexpected touch of light.
Nose
Apply foundation all over your face and let it dry for five minutes. Blend a little liquid makeup matching your skin tone outward on the cheeks, chin and forehead. Mix well with your fingers or a rubber sponge so there are no dividing lines.
Use an angled eyeshadow brush and add a little makeup that is two shades darker than your natural skin tone along both sides of the bridge of the nose, starting at the inner corner of the eye. Make vertical movements from side to side to blend the color well.
«Dip» a large, fluffy blush brush into a powder highlighter and add a little «light» along the bridge of your nose. This will emphasize the bridge, making your nose appear finer and straighter.
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