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You normally won’t find fish or bird droppings at the beauty section of big department stores. But these bizarre cosmetic ingredients have been used by Japanese women for ages to maintain their smooth, wrinkle-free complexion.

Now, trendy, high-end spas are offering these ancient remedies to both men and women who are willing to try anything in the name of beauty. These geisha-inspired treatments are the latest craze and are taking the beauty industry by storm.

“For several centuries, Japanese women made their own skincare formulas at home with natural food products – and the trade secrets of their female ancestors were passed from generation to generation. It is these ancient beauty rituals – and renewed interest in the once denigrated geisha – that have been resurrected in Japan and sold around the world,” said Stephanie Rafanelli in the Daily Mail.

For starters, how about a goldfish pedicure? In this procedure, hundreds of miniature fish eat your feet right before your very eyes! But don’t panic. We’re not talking about piranhas here. The treatment uses doctor fish or gara rufa that nibble away dead, scaly skin in a matter of minutes.

“Several beauty salons have picked up on this trend, which has long been used in Turkey, China, and Japan. The fish feed on dead skin, leaving the healthy, new skin exposed. The result is supposed to be soft smooth skin without a hint of roughness,” explained Amy White in AssociatedContent.com.

“Your most unpleasant flaky bits will be swiftly nibbled away in 15 unbearably ticklish minutes to reveal baby, clean feet. So the only thing you’re likely to die of is laughing,” Rafanelli added.

If you have a strong stomach, get a nightingale-dropping facial at Hari’s Salon in London. This 90-minute treatment will help lighten and brighten dull skin. The bird’s feces were used by early geishas and Kabuki actors to remove their thick make-up. Prior to applying, the droppings were dried in the sun. This has been replaced by ultraviolet light to sterilize them. At £135 it’s one of the most expensive facials but customers swear it leaves the skin shiny, clean, and fresh looking for the rest of the week. Plus it’s odor-free!

“Nightingale droppings contain an enzyme called guanine which bleaches and heals the skin, which makes it such an effective facial ingredient. This amino acid’s benefits have long been known by Japanese geishas and Kabuki actors. Even monks have used these droppings to condition their exposed scalps,” revealed White.

Believing that beauty is not only skin deep, the Takano Yuri Beauty Clinic in Japan is known for its Etiquette Up treatment that supposedly purifies the body. This weird beauty regimen promises to detoxify your internal organs and make your feces odor-free. Your bathroom visits will be more pleasant afterwards. Did I mention this procedure is also good for the skin and eliminates wrinkles? Indeed, Japan is the place to be for pretty feces – I mean faces!

For the less adventurous types who don’t want to go far in their pursuit of beauty, they can find comfort in the popular wrinkle-fighter Dermaxin. This unique cream has powerful anti-aging ingredients that moisturize the skin, leaving it smooth, soft, and healthy.

If truth be told, excessive hair growth on the face and extremities is niggling at times. Perceiving some of the hairs penetrate your T-shirts and jackets is more weird and disgusting. Well, technology is so advanced to offer a multiplicity of options from temporary hair removal to permanent hair removal.

Laser hair removal and electrolysis is the newest method to treat unwanted hair. These techniques are quite hassle-free and the course of action would not precede more than a day. Electrolysis utilizes an uncontaminated needle that is popped into every hair follicle. A minute electrical current is later distributed to the bottom of the follicle to demolish the hair augmentation cells.

Electrolysis is to be accomplished with much care and the result is a glowing hair-free skin. Diode laser hair removal is yet another hair-removal technique, widespread these days with much applause. There is totally no pain, and this way of hair removal can be carried out in a beauty salon also.

On the other hand, many people prefer temporary hair removal, as it is less expensive. Other than that, electrolysis and laser hair removal comes under the treatment mode. You can satisfy yourself by waxing your arms and legs to attend a party. Shaving and tweezing can also be done if you are ready to bear some pain.

A number of people make use of depilatory creams to dispose of unnecessary body hair. This manner is painless however not an enduring way out for unwanted hair. Experts also recommend not using such creams as they can damage the skin even leading to serious skin diseases.

Considering permanent hair removal methods is quite practical, if you are ready to spend a large amount. Though the laser treatment takes minimum time, follow-up sessions before and after the treatment can be toilsome.

Anal bleaching has become the new in-thing among porn stars, strippers, celebrities, and some free-thinking neighbors. I guess I’m totally out of it, because I haven’t heard of this personal care tid-bit. Even some feminine magazines have been publishing information about this technique.

What is Anal Bleaching?

If you’ve been leading a sheltered life as, apparently, I have been, anal bleaching is described as a cosmetic technique in the dictionary. To be exact: “Whereby strong bleaching solutions like hydroquinones are used to lighten the anal area. This procedure is employed by strippers, body builders, actors and actresses. Seems over time, the butticular area becomes darker (some say it’s due to dark foods like coffee, others speculate it’s due to staining from the bilirubin content in feces). Either way, those who aspire to wear butt floss as swim wear or do pole dancing seem to feel a lighter sphincter will improve their image.”

Why is the Anal Discoloration Offensive?

The idea that anal color is offensive is a personal opinion, I guess. Personally, I haven’t really thought much about it, nor do I tend to view the internal anal area. However, some express the bleaching of this area is a health and hygiene issue, while others promote it as a cosmetic beauty treatment. Researchers propose anal staining is due to excessive coffee and soda drinking, and poor hygiene. So, apparently, after years of bad eating habits and poor wiping, the anus skin becomes darker in color.

So, the obvious solution is to bleach the dark skin similar to the way dentists bleach out stains on our teeth. The difference is in the compound used to make the bleach. Anal bleach is composed of a peroxide-based cleansing gel, and wiped away with tissue that mirrors baby wipes, but with a much larger price tag.

On the Cosmetic Beauty Treatment Side:

The general synopsis for anal discoloration is genetic. Some people have more pigment in that area of their bodies than others. In comparison, some people have dark colored nipples and labia, while others light.

Who Does Anal Bleaches?

Many upscale salons and spas offer this treatment. Of course, you need to know where to look and have half your annual salary in hand to make your butt to look like a porn stars.

If you want or need to be a bit more thrifty with your hard earned money, you can get anal bleaching supplies to do the procedure in your own home! Search on Google and you’ll find many businesses that offer this type of commodities.

Personal Thoughts on Anal Bleaching …

Now, I may be old fashioned, but bending over or squatting on a mirror to look between my ass cheeks is not high on my ‘to do’ list. In fact, I doubt it would even rank anywhere in my top 10 things to do before I die! Sure, I bathe, scrub, powder and lotion my body, but bleaching? No thank you, the color of my anus is what it is, and that’s the end of that tune.

It’s highly doubtful that photos of my anus will be displayed as artwork on the walls of my hacienda. If my anus color had a negative affect on my sex life or partner, I think it would be time to dump the bum to the curb.

Everything how to’s on surefire ways on beautifying yourself.

That is perhaps ranked as the third most-researched topic on every search engine in the internet. Have you been wondering so yourself what is this craze on being beautiful and all? Well. I don’t know. I think that the obvious reason is that being beautiful is automatically feeling good. I mean, who wouldn’t feel so, right? Being flattered and adored everyday is like a lifetime vitamin.

Having lived in the planet for some quite time now, I noticed that people in general deem beautiful people as having a beautiful face (a flawless one at that), a smashing body figure and an incredible attitude (meaning, she carries herself well). And since what you immediately notice on a person is the skin, (because well, you’re practically covered with it), we’re gonna zero in on this part.

Today, what we generally regard as flawless skin is a smooth and… well… hairless skin. You know that right? Of course the definition of a beautiful skin is essentially relative but I know, and you know as well, that no matter what each of our preference is, (e.g. “I want a hairy woman for a lifetime partner and I don’t really give a damn if everyone adores those plain hairless ones!”/”And why are you having those removed young woman?! Those hairs are what make you Hungarian!”), generally, there is this stigma that a hairless woman is way much too pretty than those with ‘furs’. I don’t want to hurt any feelings here alright? What can we do? Reality bites!

So now I am going to introduce a hair removal method which has been considered as not just a permanent method but an effective one at that!

Hear ye! Hear ye! Behold electrolysis hair removal! I know that this is familiar to others, but what I want to do now is not just familiarize with this but to make you fully aware of it.

Hair electrolysis is considered one of the permanent methods of hair removal. The process involves the insertion of a very fine needle into the hair follicle, wherein electricity is actually transported inside, so as to damage/destroy what causes hair growth. So what happens is that there is no hair regrowth anymore! The downside of this is that it is quite expensive. However expensive this is though, NEVER ever engage in home electrolysis for not only is it very difficult to do it yourself, it is VERY dangerous as well. This will definitely ruin your way to a beautiful skin = beautiful you! So always bear that in mind okay.

In essence, if you’re gonna think about it, no matter how ‘ugly’ your figure is, as long as you have the flawless skin, you’re off to the beauty world. And having a beautiful skin gives you the confidence you never really had before right? So basically, what I am just trying to say is that as long as you have that smooth and flawless (’furless’) skin, you’re up for a good start. That’s basically the very core on how to beautify your self! And now you’re on your own!

It seems like every other week we are hearing about the “latest” diet. Standing in line at the grocery store, you can read the front cover of the magazines, the latest diet craze! Will the latest diet craze work for us?

Most popular diets follow trends. In the early 90’s, we were celebrating the holy grail of diets…fat makes you fat! Susan Powter was our guru. Showing us a post pregnant plump woman on a couch, spreading to cover her whole couch. The “new” Susan was a lean, buzz cut “super woman” who was in control!

We made a mad dash to the grocery store to purchase all of the fat free products we can find. this was going to work! It only made sense…fat=fat, right?

But by the late 90’s we all got fatter! Fat didn’t necessarily equal fat, plus we all missed the wonder taste and feeling of being full that fat offered. We experienced fat withdrawal.

Someone had to come along and give us the permission to eat fat and still be thin. So in the 90’s we crowned Dr Atkins as our new king of weight loss! We had to admit, he wasn’t pretty, he didn’t have the same charisma as our fat stomping guru Susan Powter, and he didn’t look very healthy and lean. But he had a doctors degree so that compensated for the guru that we wanted to emulate.

Dr Atkins message was so refreshing, we can eat fat! Not just a little fat, a whole bunch of fat. Not only was our taste buds dancing, we were dropping pounds rapidly! This was it!

Then the agonizing truth came out, too much fat will over tax your kidneys and contribute to other diseases. also, everyone was gaining the weight back and adding more on top of it after we stopped the program and ate more carbs. What do we do now? Doesn’t anyone have the answer?

After our drastic,extreme, quick weight loss fixes in the 80’s and 90’s, we needed the truth. It didn’t matter how bad it hurt. In 2000’s we learned a more toned down balanced approach. We actually went full circle and went back to the tried and true, monitoring our calorie intact, eating primarily fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and lean meat. We have now differentiate between good fats and bad fats, good carbs and bad carbs, good sugar and bad sugar, and eating smaller more frequent mini meals. We find ourselves more educated about healthy eating, enjoying good food, and losing weight! Most of all we can live on this game plan for wellness and weight loss. It is something we can follow for life.

Even the latest celebrity diet found in the tabloid magazines, are not as drastic and are still enveloped in good healthy foods. It is up to our palate to pick how we chose to reduce our size by eating.

Wherever one goes, they are there. They are simply everywhere.

I am referring to hair removal products of all kinds. What is it with the hairless anyway? you ask. There is a long discussion about that friend, but if you really want to know. I’ll tell you what I know, based from friends who actually go hairless all the way.

If I am first gonna be radical about this, I’ll tell you that maybe, the reason why people need (that is synonymous with WANT nowadays), to be hairless is because that is what practically everyone considers beautiful. And who doesn’t want to be beautiful right? I know. Beauty is supposed to be relative but the society you are in is way too powerful than relativity, so there. Going back to the present…

Most often than not, people shave, wax, undergo various methods of hair removal, to get rid of all those hairs, and please other people’s eyes. Of course there are other reasons as well, like that of grooming wherein both women and men get to undergo procedures to remove the hairs of their chosen body part, to be ‘clean’. There are people who go hairless for aesthetic purposes but others do this for grooming as well. When we talk about grooming involving hair removal, body parts implicated are underarms/armpits (generally on women), facial hair (mostly for men), and for some, the pubic area. Underarm hairs could be shaved or waxed, or for long-lasting effects, could be removed with electrolysis hair removal. [For those who read the word electrolysis for the first time: Electrolysis is a method of hair removal wherein a very, very thin needle is inserted in a hair follicle to destroy the are responsible for hair regrowth]

The said techniques could also be utilized for facial hair removal but grooming on the pubic area has been rarely advised with hair electrolysis method for obviously, the area is a critical part to administer complicated procedures on.

One has a variety of choices to choose from when it comes to hair removal methods. You could shave it, wax it or whatever. There are countless ways but the closest to long-lasting hair removal solution is electrolysis. One could purchase home electrolysis kits, but I strongly advise against it. You see, despite the cheaper costs of doing it yourself, having to pay a relatively expensive fee to a professional electrologist, is by far, much more worth it than doing the procedure wrong, causing possible long-term damage to your skin. I don’t know, it’s your call but based from several articles I’ve read on do-it-yourself electrolysis (see, it even sound downright weird…), it is just not right to do that by yourself. Some people don’t even know what a hair follicle means! How else would they carry out something as highly crucial technique as electrolysis, right?

So whether you are up for a hairless self whether it’s for grooming or for aesthetic purposes, I really don’t care. Just make sure that you do thing properly and you don’t hurt yourself! Good luck on your pursuit for a hairless smooth skin friend.

Dads are some of the most difficult people in the world to buy for when their birthdays come around. Dads either want things that you simply cannot afford to give, or they have everything they want already – or at least they think they do. There are some thoughtful and unique birthday gifts for dad that every dad will appreciate and enjoy. These birthday gifts for dad are a great way to surprise him and make him proud to be your dad!

Is your dad a sports fan? There are birthday gifts for dad that every sports fan will love, and they aren’t the usual team tee shirt that dad has a thousand of already. How about birthday gifts for dad that he can wear his team tee shirt to? How about season tickets to his team’s home games? If his favorite team isn’t local, you could spring for one pair of tickets and a pair of plane tickets and a hotel room for the night. A trip to the game is one of those gifts for dad that he will never forget, and he might just ask you to join him!

Another one of the greatest birthday gifts for dad the baseball lover is an ink pen that is made from the wood of the seats of Yankee Stadium. Yes, the Yankee Stadium that is no longer in play. If dad happens to be a Yankee fan who’s spent many a great time watching his team from those seats, he will be awestruck by these unusual birthday gifts for dad. You can find the Yankee pens online.

How about football camp with dad’s favorite team? Yes, many of the great NFL teams offer a day at training camp as the best birthday gifts for dad ever. Your dad can spend a whole day playing on the field with the Steelers, or another team that offers these types of birthday gifts for dad. If dad is more of a Nascar fan, you can find similar gifts for dad here, too. You can buy your dad a day at the races, only he will be the one racing the Nascar!

If dad isn’t a sports fan there are great birthday gifts for dad for him, too, that don’t involve sports at all. Search the internet for some ideas for gifts for dad, but whatever you find make sure that it comes from the heart, and because it came from your heart, dad will love it!

While gift giving would really melt your loved one’s heart during his or her birthday, it is important to remember this should not rob you off your money. Instead of spending money in buying gifts, why not try to create your own gift using your creativity and resourcefulness? If you have the time and the talent, special birthday gift ideas might include:

1. Hand-made home and office decors. This may include multi-colored glasses, ceramics, figurines, and cloth pieces. If you are into painting, try buying a set of plain ceramic figurines, clear glasses or mugs and decorate them yourself. What you need to do this is a cheap set of ceramic paints and fine brushes of different sizes. Aside from decorating plain items, you can also draw something on them that will tell something about the birthday celebrant.

2. Personalized items. These can be considered as the most inexpensive yet special birthday gift of all times. Personalizing items does not only save you some money, time, and effort in strolling shops looking for that perfect gift because you can do it inside the confines of your own home. All you need to do is to ask the celebrant about his or her favorite item or interest and create your own masterpiece out of it.

3. Custom-made stationeries made at home. For those who are into writing letters, one of the most special birthday gifts for them is a collection of custom-made stationeries. What you can do is to collect all unused envelopes, specialty papers, and unique items to come up with a custom-made stationary set. This will be great if it comes with a nice fountain pen with his or her name on it.

4. Sweets and treats. For people with sweet tooth, sweets such as chocolates, cookies, sweet breads, and fruitcakes are surefire hits. If you have a knack for baking, you can bake your own goodies and wrap them in a special colorful box or jar to make it presentable.

5. Personalized bath oils and fragrant mixes. If you have talent in mixing perfumes and fragrances, giving out personalized bath oils or perfumes is among the special birthday gifts that you can use. To save some money, purchase large amounts of ingredients. By doing this, you can mix the fragrances at one time and place it in separate bottles. Now, you have extra gift items when you need one.

It’s that time of year again: your sweetie’s birthday and you’re not sure what to get them. Same old tie? Same old sweater? Perfume? Just doesn’t cut it anymore, does it? Why not do something romantic, something special that they will never forget. A gift that will earn you brownie points for years to come.

Great romantic birthday gifts can be purchased or hand made. They can be found by surfing the web or by using your imagination. The best place to start is by recognizing what your partner likes.

Anything purchased can be presented in a romantic way by stepping up the presentation of the gift box. Lots of bows and flair on a neatly wrapped box with flawless gold or silver wrap is an excellent start. Eyes will light up when this gift box is received.

But what are the best birthday gifts to put inside this lovely box?

-Jewelry – it’s true, it is a girl’s best friend
-Plane tickets – to paradise
-A homemade CD of your partner’s favorite songs
-A first edition of a beloved book from their childhood

If you’d rather really go all out and involve your partner in the present itself, there are other gifts to give beside a pleasantly wrapped box.

Coupon books filled with redeemable coupons make great romantic birthday gifts. Give it to them one week before the big day arrives. Each day leading up to their birthday might have coupons for one drawn candlelit bath; a massage; renting a movie of their choice; breakfast in bed; champagne under the stars; a midnight dip in the pool; a serenade.

Nothing is more romantic than attention. Hiding love notes around the house, leaving them romantic voice mails and sending sweet texts are all ways to ingratiate yourself into the heart of your loved one. And of course, nothing is more romantic than preparing an evening for just the two of you. Partly out on the town perhaps at a romantic French or Italian restaurant, then to take in a movie or a play, and make sure to always top off a romantic evening with something special the two of you can do under the stars (if weather permits). Dancing, dining, sharing a glass (or two) of champagne, listening to music, renting or borrowing a telescope to get up close and personal with the stars.

Great romantic birthday gifts can and should be an all day affair. Start your partner off with breakfast in bed. Present their favorite breakfast (pancakes; Belgian waffles; an omelet) with fresh cut fruit, bacon or sausage, and of course, a single rose (in their favorite color) in a bud vase.

Drive them to their favorite places in town, or take a Sunday drive (even if it’s not Sunday) to do some antiquing, visit a casino, visit a winery, walk on the beach. Make sure to take your camera, as you’ll want to retain as many memories as possible of this day!

With a little imagination and creativity, you’ll make many beautiful memories your partner will remember forever.

The true meaning of gift giving should not be neglected. It isn’t the value of the gift but the thought that truly matters. Giving birthday gifts is great way to show your love to the person who’s celebrating his or her birthday. However, there are times when your loved one’s birthday is fast approaching and you don’t have enough money to buy her an expensive gift. Do not fret because birthday presents don’t have to be pricey at all times. There are lots of cheap birthday gift ideas to help you out.

1. Gift Ideas for a Child

Since children love watching their favorite movie again and again, among the inexpensive, simple yet great gift that you can give to your child that he or she will surely appreciate are DVD movies. Toy will also make a good gift. Visit a big toy center and look for the toys that will suit your child’s age. You will surely find lots of choices ranging from the newest movie toys up the traditional lego. If the celebrator is a highly-creative kid, you can choose artistic gift sets that will furthermore hone their creativity. A craft set is a nice pick for little boys while a bead and choker set will be great for little girls. For small growing girls, a bracelet is a cheap gift idea.

Wrapping your gift to a kid is equally important as the content inside. So take time to wrap the gift perfectly and see how surprised and how excited he or she is to open your present.

2. Gift Ideas for your Wife or Girlfriend

Flowers and chocolates delivered to her office or place of work are always romantic and will surely be appreciated. You should send it along with personally written greetings or love poem. You can also make a personalized or hand-written card and give it to her along with a typical photo frame with her picture in it, a teddy bear, scented candles, an album or a basket of fresh fruits. You can also prefer a music box, cheap gift baskets, inexpensive magazine subscription, music box, cheap jewelry box, her favorite books or silver jewelry. Moreover, a birthday cake with your personal message written in it will also make a heart-warming gift.

3. Personalized Birthday Gifts

These are the most treasured gifts these days. So if you’re thinking of a gift for someone that’s special to you, make it extra special by personalizing it. You can buy a pillow or a bathrobe or towel and have her or his name embroidered in it. Get a vase or a photo frame and hand paint it to create a great desktop piece.

Birthday gift ideas seem to be overwhelming. So in choosing a gift, take into consideration the age of the recipient and your feeling toward him or her. Remember that your present should tell the recipient how much you care.