Mirror Circle
by admin on December 5th, 2007
filed under Mirrors
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What's more reliable: what the mirror tells or pictures?
So I look like me in the mirror but in pictures I look like a totally different person. Everyone else looks the same in pics as they do in person but I think I look different, like the camera only captures the bad things (i.e. makes my dark circles look darker, face looks weirder idk)
I know and it just FREAKS ME OUT because I feel like I don't know what the f* I really look like!
I think it goes two ways. Our eyes don't always tell the truth and can be fooled. Same with a camera. But I think generally looking in a mirror is the most reliable.
A camera is a little more complicated because it's converting a three dimensional object (our body) onto a two dimensional thing (paper.) Also lighting, angle and lots of other variables affect how the lens sees things. Things like poses, make-up and props further can blur the picture. Dark circles can be made darker with lighting and head tilts, same with face--you can make it look wider and rounder if the lens is just pushed into your face, plus your nose will look huge. You can look like you have Barbie legs if the photographer gets on the ground and shoots up at you.
If this really bothers you, then get someone you trust to take a bunch of pictures and experiment with what looks good for you--body poses, head tilts, etc you can get ideas from magazines and photography books in the library. Then you'll have an idea of what works for you in front of the camera. Have a pro take your pics, s/he will help pose you into what is most flattering, you can ask questions and get guidance.
You look good in a mirror, you can look good on camera! Best wishes!
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The Truth About Dark Circles Under the Eyes
You’ve probably heard it all before – from your friend, lover, mother-in-law or even your next-door neighbor. Staying up late at night and stress can cause dark circles under the eyes. However, the truth may surprise you.
While fatigue and burning the midnight candle can contribute to the condition, dark circles under the eyes are often the result of nasal congestion, according to Mayo Clinic dermatologist Dr. Lawrence Gibson.
“You may be surprised to learn that fatigue usually isn't the cause of dark circles. Instead, the most common cause is nasal congestion. When your nose is congested, veins that usually drain from your eyes into your nose become widened (dilated) and darker,†Gibson explained.
Eyelid swelling during sleep is another common cause. When you lie down, fluid collects in your lower eyelids because of gravity. As the eyelids swell, this may create the appearance of shadows or dark circles below your eyes.
Other possible causes are chronic skin conditions such as atopic eczema (also called atopic dermatitis), a disease characterized by red, flaky, and itchy skin, and fluid retention due to excessive salt intake, too much smoking, and heart, kidney or liver disease. The condition may also be a sign of dehydration or iron deficiency anemia.
But don’t panic! In most cases, the condition is temporary and not a serious medical problem. It tends to run in families so if one of your parents have it, chances are so will you. As blood passes through tiny capillaries close to the surface of the eyes, it becomes more noticeable in fair skinned people, contributing to dark circles. The problem becomes worse with aging since the skin under the eyes becomes thinner, making the blood vessels or dark circles more visible. If you love the outdoors and spend a lot of time under the sun, you may also develop dark circles below the eyes because the harmful rays of the sun can weaken the skin.
To get rid of those dark circles, here are some tips from Dr. Mark Van Wormer, a board certified diplomat of the American Board of Anti - Aging Medicine:
“Place cotton pads soaked in eye soothing fluid in the refrigerator. On the morning you wake up with puffy eyes or in the evening when you must go out after a long hard day's work but those dark circles are jumping out at you in the mirror, do the following:
• Start by removing all eye makeup.
• Lie down with feet up.
• Place the cool soaked pads over eyes.
• Rest 10 minutes while listening to soft, soothing music.
“Ten minutes later, your puffiness will be gone and you will look rested,†he said.
Some people swear by Eyevive, an eye cream for men and women that strengthens tiny vessels around the eyes to reduce the formation of dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness. This breakthrough formula contains special ingredients enhanced with green tea extract, aloe and Pro-Vitamin B5 to give you a fresher and more vibrant look. For more information, visit http://www.eyevive.com.
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