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Deadly Chinese Beauty Secret
Posted by admin in Beauty Secret on June 18, 2011
For thousands of years, young Chinese females who wanted to look beautiful practiced a painful custom that left them with deformed and disfigured feet. That deadly beauty secret was known as foot binding and it crippled many innocent kids.
Foot binding first emerged in the 10th century and was done in girls aged 6 or younger. It was initially practiced in the wealthiest parts of China but later became so popular that only the poorest or those who worked in the fields could not do it. The reason was simple: field work required footwork; foot binding made the simple act of walking difficult.
“In Chinese foot binding, young girls’ feet, usually at age 6 but often earlier, were wrapped in tight bandages so that they could not grow and develop normally; they would, instead, break and become highly deformed, not growing past 4-6 inches (10-15 centimeters). As the girl reached adulthood, her feet would remain small and dysfunctional, prone to infection, paralysis, and muscular atrophy,” according to the editors of Wikipedia.
The early Chinese equated tiny feet with beauty and bound feet were considered sexy. They were seen as mysterious and attractive, and a symbol of wealth and power since women with bound feet couldn’t work. The erotic effect of “lotus hooks” as the bound feet were called, remained as long as they were hidden. That was expected since the feet were severely deformed and exposing them would likely elicit shock and sympathy. Read the rest of this entry »
Celebrity Beauty Secrets Revealed!
Posted by admin in Beauty Secret on June 18, 2011
There’s a reason why show business is big business; it’s because beauty sells. Perfection always seems to accompany actresses whenever they go out for public appearances. And why wouldn’t they when they have access to the world’s best hair stylists and make-up artists who use all the trade secrets to give them their perfect hair and glowing skin while the rest of us have to contend with homemade substitutes.
It is comforting to know that celebrities do not only turn to those artists and stylists for their eternal beauty. We too can now adopt the same beauty secrets and tips that celebrities follow to and religiously practice for a healthier and vibrant look. Thankfully, for the rest of us, these techniques and secrets are not just for the rich and famous any more.
Here is a list of simple beauty regimens celebrities follow on a regular basis to show the inner radiance that is the essence of true beauty.
1. Hydration! Make sure you drink plenty. Water is an integral part of bodily processes and celebrities do not go anywhere without a water bottle or three. For the body to function smoothly, it needs a sufficient amount of water to detoxify itself. The more one drinks, the better they appear and feel. The body is made-up of two-thirds water and regular replenishment is crucial to ensuring excellent vigor. One particular celebrity with glowing skin is Elle Macpherson, she swears by water as her beauty secret and drinks a large bottle as soon as she wakes up. Read the rest of this entry »