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Niu Er - Kose Whitening Express Beauty Talk Show

Attended the Kose Whitening Express Beauty Talk Show given by Niu Er on Sunday (20th Feb 2011). Niu Er went through slides on what are effective whitening ingredients and how they work to reverse darkened skin. He also showed us how to do eye and facial massage to improve tautness of the skin (follow links to view live video). Below are some photos taken with Niu Er after the talk show.

Cosmetics Expiry Date Rough Guideline

Can't bear to throw away the tons of makeup you have? Using expired products might do your skin more harm than good, so do toss away cosmetics that has expired / turn bad. Here's a rough guide on makeup shelf life: 1.  Liquid & cream foundation (2 yrs) 2.  Concealer (2 yrs) 3.  Powder (2 yrs) 4.  Mascara (6 mths) 5.  Lipstick (12 to 18 mths) 6.  Lip & eye pencils (12 to 18 mths) 7.  Eye shadow (2 yrs) 8.  Powder blush (2 yrs) 9.  Cream blush (2 yrs) 10. Moisturizer (2 yrs) 11. Eye cream (6 mths) 12. Sunscreen (2 yrs) 13. Face cream (2 yrs)

Knowing food that is good for your skin

The basic canvas for a well done makeup is smooth, healthy, glowing skin. Hence it's important to keep your skin in a good condition. Beautiful skin begins with good nutrition. New, living cells continually replace the dead cells on the surface of the skin, and their growth is dependent on vitamins, minerals and hydration. Below are some of the vitamins required and where they can be found. 1. Vitamin A : Function: Helps prevent aging. An antioxidant essential for growth & renewal of new skin cells. Topically applied, may boost collagen production & promote skin cell turnover. Found in: carrots, spinach, watercress, broccoli, sweet potatoes, melons, egg yolks, dairy 2. Vitamin B : Function: Increases fatty acids in the skin, promoting exfoliation and firmness. Found in: yeast, eggs, liver, vegetables. 3. Vitamin C : Function: Promotes clarity. Vitamin C is the building block of collagen, the protein that gives skin its structure, tone and elasticity. Found in: peppers, stra