IPL verses Laser Hair Removal
When constrasting laser hair removal to IPL hair removal there are many variables to judge including the effectiveness or outcomes, experience and qualifications required and the target chromophore within the skin.
The wavelength of light used decides how deep the light or laser energy penetrates into the skin therefore changing whatever structures are in that particular layer. IPL or Intense Pulsed Light, as it is multiple wavelengths is better for treating multiple skin conditions such as pigmentation, capillaries and sun damage which lie in a similar superficial zone within the skin. A hair removal laser (such as the Alexandrite) and its single or targeted wavelength is better suited to the melanin contained inside the base of the hair follicle, effectively destroying the cells created for growing another hair.
Licensed laser operators are required to hold a certificate qualification which is achieved by a theoretical exam in addition to a minimum number of hours logged using the laser hair removal technology. IPL on the other hand requires no such qualification and many can in fact be purchased quite cheaply leading to a large number of unqualified operators incorrectly using the technology in an unskilled manner. This can lead to nasty injuries such as burning, scarring and discolouration in the skin.
Laser is often less painful than IPL, doesn’t require messy ultrasound gels and generally requires much fewer treatments to achieve the desired hair removal result. IPL can sometimes have larger spot sizes than laser but often lasers have a faster repetition rate which allows a higher number of pulses to be discharged in a shorter time frame.
This equates to shorter treatment times.
Both laser and intense pulsed light have their roles within the cosmetics industry but when it comes to permanent hair reduction, laser hair removal is the gold standard, especially when taking into account the improved safety and effectiveness of the technology.
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Charles Philip Arthur George, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was born at Buckingham Palace on 14th November 1948. A proclamation was posted on the Palace railings just before midnight, announcing that Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth had given birth to a son. On 15th December, the baby was christened in the Music Room at Buckingham Palace, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey Fisher.
The Prince’s mother was proclaimed Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 25, because her father, King George VI, died aged 56 on 6th February 1952. On the Queen’s accession to the throne, Prince Charles - as the Sovereign’s eldest son - became Heir Apparent, at the age of three. The Prince, as Heir to The Throne, was entitled: The Duke of Cornwall under a charter of King Edward III in 1337; and, in the Scottish peerage, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. The Prince was four at his mother’s Coronation, in Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Many who saw the Coronation will remember seeing of him seated between his widowed grandmother, now to be known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and his aunt, Princess Margaret.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh decided that the Prince would attend school rather than have a tutor at the Palace, and so the Prince began at Hill House School in West London on 7th November 1956. After 10 months, the young Prince became a boarder at Cheam School, a preparatory school in Berkshire. In 1958 while The Prince was at Cheam, The Queen created him The Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester. The Prince was nine-years-old.
In April 1962 Prince Charles began his first term at Gordonstoun, a school near Elgin in Eastern Scotland which The Duke of Edinburgh had attended. He also spent 2 terms in 1966 as an exchange student at Timbertop, a remote outpost of the Geelong Church of England Grammar School in Melbourne, Australia. Upon his return to Gordonstoun for his last year, the Prince of Wales was appointed school guardian (head boy). The Prince, who had already passed six O Levels, also took A Levels and was awarded a grade B in history and a C in French, together with a distinction in an optional special history paper in July 1967. The Prince went to Cambridge University in 1967 to read archaeology and anthropology at Trinity College. He changed to history for the second part of his degree, and in 1970 was awarded a 2:2 degree.
He was invested as Prince of Wales by The Queen on 1st July 1969 in a colourful ceremony at Caernarfon Castle. Before the investiture the Prince had spent a term at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth, during which he learned to speak Welsh. On 11th February 1970, Prince Charles took his seat in the House of Lords.
At his own request, the Prince had flying instruction from the RAF during his second year at Cambridge. On 8th March 1971, the Prince flew himself to the Royal Air Force (RAF) Cranwell in Lincolnshire, to train as a jet pilot. In September 1971 after the passing out parade at Cranwell, the Prince embarked on a naval career, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and both of his great-grandfathers. The six-week course at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, was followed by service on the guided missile destroyer HMS Norfolk and two frigates. The Prince qualified as a helicopter pilot in 1974 before joining 845 Naval Air Squadron, which operated from the Commando carrier HMS Hermes. On 9th February 1976, The Prince took command of the coastal minehunter HMS Bronington for his last nine months in the Navy.
On 29th July 1981, The Prince of Wales was married to Lady Diana Spencer in St Paul’s Cathedral, who then became HRH The Princess of Wales. Diana was born on 1st July 1961, at Park House on the Queen’s estate at Sandringham, Norfolk. She lived there until the death in 1975 of her grandfather, the 7th Earl, when the family moved to live at the Spencer family seat at Althorp House in Northamptonshire. Lady Diana’s father, then Viscount Althorp and later the eighth Earl Spencer, had been an equerry to both George VI and his wife. Diana’s maternal grandmother, Ruth, Lady Fermoy, was a close friend and lady-in-waiting to The Queen Mother.
The Prince and Princess of Wales had two sons: Prince William, born on 21st June 1982; and Prince Harry, born on 15th September 1984. From the time of their marriage, the Prince and Princess of Wales travelled on overseas tours while also carrying out numberous engagements together in the UK. However, on 9th December 1992, the Prime Minister, John Major, announced to the House of Commons that the Prince and Princess of Wales were to separate. The marriage was dissolved on 28th August, 1996, but the Princess was still regarded as a member of the Royal Family. She continued to live at Kensington Palace and to generously carry out altruistic work for a number of charities.
When Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris on 31st August 1997, The Prince of Wales went to Paris with her two sisters to bring her body back to London. On the day of the funeral, the Prince of Wales accompanied his sons, aged 15 and twelve at the time, as they walked behind the coffin from The Mall to Westminster Abbey. With them were The Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer. The Prince of Wales asked the media to respect his sons’ privacy, and to allow them to lead a normal school life. In the following years, Princes William and Harry, who are second and third in line to the throne, accompanied their father on a limited number of official engagements in the UK and abroad.
On 9th April 2005, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles were married in a civil ceremony at the Guildhall, Windsor. After the wedding, Camilla became known as HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were joined by approximately 800 guests at a Service of Prayer and Dedication at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The Service was followed by a reception at Windsor Castle hosted by Her Majesty The Queen. It is intended that the Duchess of Cornwall will use the title HRH The Princess Consort if the Prince of Wales accedes to the throne.
The Duchess supports the Prince in his work. Throughout the years, His Royal Highness developed a wide range of interests which are today reflected in ‘The Prince’s Charities’, a group of 20 not-for-profit organisations of which he is President. Eighteen of the twenty charities were founded personally by the Prince. This group is the largest multi-cause charitable enterprise in the United Kingdom, raising over £130 million annually. The organisations purposes span a broad range of areas including opportunity and enterprise, education, health, the built environment, and responsible business and the natural environment. These interests are also reflected in the list of more than 400 organisations of which he has since become Patron or President of.
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We live surrounded by colours, and blends of shades and light. And every tone has an effect on our emotions; each colour has a meaning and plays with our minds. Nothing is absolute in this world. Have you noticed the days when you absolutely have to wear black, and other days you must add colour to your life spicing things up a little by wearing a red top, a magenta tie, or a mysterious dark red evening dress. You can choose the colours of your wardrobe according to your mood and change them as often as you like, but you cannot rearrange colours within a room as easily. When you begin decorating a room, it’s essential that you choose the colours well.
Designers use a colour wheel to enable them to choose colours and shades that match. There are active colours (for example, red, yellow and orange), passive colours (blue, green and purple) and neutral colours (white, black, gray, beige and brown), and it’s important that you know how each of these colour groups might influence a room. For instance, warm colours stand out; neutrals, as the word suggests, don’t excite the senses, and passive colors can calm people.
You should find a way to balance the tones, aiming to create the mood you seek. If you want a room full of energy, use orange; for passion, red is the best colour. If you are decorating for people to chill, use shades of blue. Now let’s see what each colour means, for colours are not given the same meaning around the world.
Red is, for many, the colour of romantic love, for example a red rose, a red box of chocolates on Valentines Day, or the classic red heart, however, in South Africa red symbolises mourning. Red is also the most common colour found in national flags. That is because in ancient times flags were proudly flown on the battlefield and red gave the signal for battle and the willingness to shed blood. Red also symbolises good luck in China, where it is used as a wedding colour. If you wish to use red, creating an interior decoration with a Chinese theme is a perfect choice.
Green is the colour of nature. It is found everywhere in the natural world, and it reinvigorates and inspires. In ancient times green was the colour of honour and victory. In Ireland, it symbolises good luck.
Blue is the most common colour used in interior decoration, as it relaxes and refreshes, and allows a feeling of safety. If you choose blue for your home, you can’t go wrong, just remember that blue is a cool colour, so it needs to be balanced by accenting with orange or yellow.
Purple is thought of as a royal color. In ancient times purple dye was very hard to obtain. Purple is also the colour of inspiration, so if you are creative, purple additions to a room may stimulate your mind. Because it is thought to help children develop imagination, it is often used to decorate childrens rooms.
Yellow and orange -need we say that they are the warm colours! They are associated with the sun and the fruits of hot countries. Both have a good effect, however, take care how they are used in decorating, as they both stand out and can tend to overshadow a room.
Shades of black and white are neutral. Both have symbolised mourning in different cultures, but then almost every colour has represented mourning: red for South Africans, blue for Iranians, purple for women in Thailand, yellow for Egyptians, white for Chinese and Japanese, black for Europeans and Americans. But black and white are each very fashionable colours, white symbolising purity, kindness, peace and loyalty, and, while you should not paint your walls black, you could choose to use black as a feature wall or panel, or add black items to give your interior a feeling of opulence and strength.
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Sydney, Australia is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and its citizens have voted it as one of the Top 10 best places to live for many years now. The city is planned carefully and has numerous spectacular structures, and superb natural wonders.
Sydney is well designed regarding transport, with a good train system, buses, taxis, trams (inner city), monorail, and an extensive ferry system. The city also boasts one of the most vibrant and eclectic night-life around the world. The Darling Harbour area is not only a beautiful sight at night but also offers a pleasurable experience for all tastes, with Italian, Indian, Chinese, Continental, Mongolian and many other restaurants available. Sydney is also lined up with several pubs and some of the oldest bars and pubs in the world.
Apart from offering the familiar attractions such as a zoo, aquarium, botanical gardens and museums, Sydney also boasts the well-known Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the AMP Tower. The city by itself has numerous attractions and can consume close to three-five days of your time.
Apart from the City attractions you may wish to visit other attractions near Sydney. Here is a list of the Top 10 places to visit around Sydney. All 10 are equally beautiful and a must see!
1. Akuna Bay
A very pretty and secluded bay situated only 38 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district. You can hire a house boat and float around for days around the bay or head out into the pacific. If you don’t have sea-legs, there are camping sites close to the bay where you might want to stay, or you can Rent A Home. Akuna Bay is in the Kuring-gai Chase National Park and can be accessed by the marina on the bay or by Liberator General San Martin Road.
The waterways in and around beautiful Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are a leisure seeker’s delight. Amongst a labyrinth of river valleys and headlands, wide estuaries and sheltered coves, the beautiful Akuna Bay is a bustling agglomeration of marine vessels and their enthusiastic skippers. Luxury yachts, houseboats and family cruisers come and go all day. And if owning a boat is just a dream, then you are able to hire one for just a few hours, or a weekend (a boating licence may be required, depending on the size}. There are also boat repair, cleaning and detailing services aplenty. And if you’re hoping to catch the fish of the year, you can purchase a fishing licence, bait and ice. And, of course, there are several excellent restaurants in the township.
2. Batemans Bay
Are you a fishing fanatic? This is the best place in Australia for a fishing holiday. There are many things for everyone to do in Batemans Bay, so you can all be happy while the fisherperson has ‘me time’ fishing! The 27-hole Catalina Country Club is rated one of the best courses on the South Coast. From watercolour artists and rock fishermen to sandcastle builders, there’s something for everyone both in Batemans Bay and along its peaceful stretch of coast. For instance you can experience the following:
* Take a cruise along the Clyde River from Batemans Bay as far as Nelligen, 11 km up-river. Or hire a houseboat and stay overnight.
* Drive south from Batemans Bay along Beach Road, which winds past a string of quaint coves and beaches.
* Drop a line off the rock wall and hook a bream.
* Explore Murramarang National Park, with its friendly eastern grey kangaroos.
* Savour Clyde River oysters fresh from the estuary.
* Browse the local art and craft galleries.
* Walk along the Durras Discovery Trail.
* The George Bass Marathon, held each January in even-numbered years, is the world’s toughest surfboat race. After a thrilling send-off from Batemans Bay, crews row 170 kilometres south to Eden.
* Birdland Animal Park, which has a huge collection of Australian native birds, an animal nursery, duck ponds, waterfalls as well as rides on the Birdsville Express train through 3 hectares of parkland.
* Browsing in the local art and craft galleries.
3. Bondi to Coogee Walk
This is not just a walking trail -it will be one of the best walks of your life! The trail follows through coastal paths and cliffs -a combination of beaches, parks and spectacular views. This walk was has been around since the 1930’s and is one of the recreational gems of Sydney’s eastern suburbs. It includes Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee beaches and a medium gradient clifftop path from Bondi to Tamarama, with occasional bench-seats and a number of staircases. The beachside parks have picnic shelters, coin-operated barbecues, play areas, kiosks, toilets and changerooms. The total length is 6 kilometres and you should allow a minimum of 2 hours.
The walk contains many opportunity for swimming, with safe beaches throughout. Always swim between the flags. Lifeguards are available all year at Bondi and Coogee, and from September through to April at Tamarama and Bronte. At various times of the year, a number of events happen at locations on the walk. These events include the Sculpture by the Sea, the City to Surf Fun Run, the Festival of the Winds Kite Day and the South American Festival.
4. Jenolan Caves
A vast cave system with some beautiful natural calcite and stalagmite formation that has been well kept. Situated 177 km west of Sydney, Jenolan Caves are, without question, Australia’s most impressive limestone caves, and are part of the World Heritage Greater Blue Mountains Area.
Open to the public are nine caves which have spectacular lighting, underground rivers and cave formations that amaze visitors.
The complex system is one of the largest underground cave systems in the world. Only recently it was proclaimed the oldest open cave system in the world. In 1838, James McKeown, an escaped convict and bushranger, became the first European to enter the caves when he used them as a hideaway, and then James Whalan saw the opening to the caves in 1840, but it was his brother Charles who eventually discovered the breadth of the system. The fame of the caves spread, and early tourists took away quite a lot of the ancient limestone as mementos. The precinct was named Jenolan Caves in 1884, which in the local Aboriginal language means ‘High Mountain’. Visiting the caves in the early days was a primitive experience: as candles provided the only light and visitors staying overnight had to sleep on the damp ground beneath the Grand Arch.
* If you only have time for one tour, visit the Lucas, Imperial or Chifley caves. The Lucas Cave is the longest while the one-hour Imperial Cave is the easiest.
* For a popular two-cave combination, visit Lucas Cave followed by the Orient Cave. The highest and widest chambers are in the Lucas Cave while the Orient has delicate crystalline decorations.
* Carols by Candlelight at Christmas is an unforgettable event because of the superb acoustics.
* Jenolan Caves Concerts Series, performed throughout the year in the Lucas Cave’s Cathedral Chamber.
* Afternoon tea at the historic Jenolan Caves House, an architectural beauty from a bygone era.
* Starting a major bushwalk on the Six Foot Track from Jenolan Caves to Katoomba.
* Stopping at lookouts along the winding road from the caves to photograph the rugged scenery.
* Getting goosebumps on a ghost tour in the caves.
5. Kangaroo Valley
This is one of Australia’s most beautiful valleys, with something to do for everyone! There are great camping sites at the river. There is wildlife aplenty and some of the best wineries. Kangaroo Valley is both pretty and dramatic -remnants of rainforest cling to the steep escarpment, while the Kangaroo River and small creeks criss-cross the valley. Here you can enjoy the ideal elements of a short break -cafés, galleries, pubs, cabin in the bush and bushwalks.
The small township of Kangaroo Valley developed beside the river and, when the beautiful sandstone Hampden Bridge was built in 1898, it opened up the valley to visitors. Hampden Bridge, now the oldest surviving suspension bridge in Australia, is said to be the most photographed in the country.
You can:
* Explore the upper reaches of the Kangaroo River by canoe or enjoy a picnic by the clear cool water.
* Wander over the historic Hampden Bridge, past the cemetery and through the heritage-listed village.
Don’t miss:
* The Pioneer Farm Museum, based on a typical 19th century farmhouse.
* The spectacular views of the Shoalhaven River and Kangaroo Valley from Cambewarra Mountain lookout.
* A tour around one of the working fruit farms.
* Joining a kayaking or canoeing safari to Kangaroo River and Shoalhaven Gorge.
* Freshly baked bread from the Kangaroo Valley Bakehouse.
6. Nelson Bay
This is a beach 223 kilometres north of Sydney that offers some of the best adventure sports. The diving and snorkelling here is exceptional. Just east of Nelson Bay, the tiny promontory of Fly Point is an aquatic reserve with prolific marine life. Divers have another superb site just off the coast at Broughton Island, with such outstanding features as the ‘Looking Glass’, a split that runs through the middle of the island, crowded with marine life.
Nelson Bay is the main town for Port Stephens and it will be hard to find anywhere that is better equipped for aquatic pursuits – plus a great array of accommodation and dining options. On the town’s doorstep within the sheltered arms of the bay there are safe, calm beaches that are ideal for small children, while the coastal beaches just a five-minute drive away are attended by great waves. You can also take a dolphin-watch cruise and marvel at the antics of these aquatic acrobats, or hand feed the blue gropers at the Fly Point-Halifax Park Aquatic Reserve.
The Festival of Whales in March celebrates the beginning of the annual whale migration along Australia’s east coast. This festival includes art, music, displays, street entertainment and daily whale-watch cruises.
Don’t miss:
* The views from the walking trails of Tomaree National Park.
* The local oysters, fresh from the bay.
* The canoe trees at Little Nelson Beach.
* The lighthouse and buildings at Nelson Head.
* The view from Gan Gan Lookout
7. Snowy Mountains
If you are considering a skiing holiday, then this is the place to be. Be sure to take note of the winter season in Australia (July-September). The Snowy Mountains also have numerous attractions, from The Thredbo Bobsled, which is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face with 700 metres of luge style track as the bobsled twists and turns its way down the mountain whilst you control the speed with a brake…to many heritage bridges and walks, lakes and wine and food trails.
8. Tumut
Tumut is another gem that is very much a secret. One of the main towns in the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, Tumut is located in the Tumut River valley. Tumut is a beautiful riverside town it is five hours drive south-west of Sydney. One of the best places to stay in Tumut are in wood cabins by the Tumut River. They are also close to the Snowy Mountain range and offer affordable holiday options.
Tee-off at one of the areas five lakeside or mountain golf courses, where kangaroos share the greens.
You can also:
* The Tumut Three Power Station Display Centre at Talbingo, to learn about turbine generators.
* Tucking into some fresh mountain trout from the waters around Tumut.
* A tour of the Old Butter Factory.
* Festival of the Falling Leaf in April.
9. White Sand beaches around Sydney
This is a coastal belt south of Sydney called the Shoal Haven region. These fabulous beaches have some of the whitest sand in the world. There are several beaches in this area, each one unique in its own way: Seven Mile Beach, Cave Beach, Jervis Bay, Pebbly Beach, Hyams Beach and more.
10. Wollongong, Illawarra Coast
This is more like the little sister of Sydney that is equally beautiful and has many places to see around it. From fabulous beaches and rock pools, to the quaint coastal villages and exceptional cuisine, to the impressive escarpment and range of thrilling adventure activities, to the Grand Pacific Drive which offers 140 kms of coast-hugging scenery, Wollongong will not disappoint.
Wollongong is gaining an international reputation for excellence in the arts. This is not surprising, as over the centuries many famous artists have been drawn to the Illawarra region for inspiration. Among Wollongong artists are Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts, Norman Lindsay, Banjo Patterson, Brett Whiteley and Eugene Von Guerard. Wollongong City Gallery is a strong presence in the centre of the city and is one of the largest regional art galleries in Australia. Part of the cultural precinct, it is recognised as the best regional gallery in Australia for its innovative and thought-provoking exhibitions and programs.
Wollongong is fortunate to have such wonderful artists in Wollongong and to add to that resident artists such as John Vander celebrates 40 years in Wollongong, giving the arts community a strong and respectable reputation and a solid future.
Sydney is a large city by world city by world standards, it is reasonably safe to walk the streets at night without an escort.Sydney also has excellent public transport and infrastructure. For more details, visitwww.sydney.com.
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