Ask Mehrzad: Answers to your beauty questions and more

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Q. I travel a lot and in the plane my face feels very dry. I read somewhere to stay hydrated, I should spray water on my face a few times while on the plane. Is that true?

A. It is only true that the lack of humidity in the plane will make your skin dehydrated. However, if you spray your face with regular water your skin will feel more dehydrated because the water will evaporate along with any moisture that was on your skin before spraying.  You could, however, use a water mist that has humectants such as Aloe Vera or glycerin. The humectants stick to the skin and lock in the moisture.

Q. My hands are very dry lately. I have bought a few hand creams– some very expensive– but my hands still feel dry an hour after I apply the hand cream. Any suggestions?

A. I know what you mean. My hands have been very dry lately as well.  I got a great tip from an old friend who has very soft skin and beautiful nails. She told me that once a week she warms a bowl of milk in the microwave for forty seconds. Then she soaks her hands in it for five minutes. The lactic acid in the milk gently exfoliates dead skin. The high calcium strengthens the nails.


 Q. I was at a grocery store waiting in line reading the covers of different magazines. One headline caught my eyes that said "What your Lipstick Says About You." Could you find me information on this subject?  

A. I do the same thing at a grocery checkout stand. It is a great way to pass the time while you wait in line. Anyway, when I got your question I remembered I wrote about this in one of my articles, but I wasn’t sure if I covered all major colors. So I went to the library and did a little research and found you some information. I hope it is what you are looking for.  There was research done on different colors and its relation to different personalities. However, relating personalities to lipstick colors might only be a cosmetic company’s way of advertising. Although some women like to have only one color of lipstick for a long time, others have variety of lipstick shade for different moods or different occasions.  

A woman who wears:

• Pink lipstick is classy and feminine.  She is a true lady with a flirty side.

• Berry lipstick is confident and lives life to the fullest. She is energetic and enthusiastic.

• Chocolate lipstick is generous and giving with a warm heart, and is sweet like candy. She can make anyone feel fabulous.

• Red lipstick is glamorous and sophisticated. She is classy and confident.

• Neutral lipstick is daring and ready to make bold statements.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.”
-Sophia Loren, Italian actress

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