There must be a time in any woman's life when she wished if she had some killer lips!! There are beauty tips and procedures like collagen implants, outlining a tattoo around your lips etc. But they are a bit too much for any woman's liking. Some other less expensive and much more practical procedures are out there to give you the same results at a fraction of the expenses of the other procedures. By following these four steps, you will be able to obtain ravishing lips:
Step one: Lip balm babe
Apply a lot of lip balm on your lips in order to make them ready for the following procedure. Messy and cracked lips are a turn off for every one. You need to take extra care for your lips, especially during the chilly winter months. The chilly atmosphere is definitely going to reduce the level of moisture on your lips by a significant amount. Move on to step two of this procedure only a while after the lip balm is absorbed in to your lips, so that the lip liner will work fine.
Step two: Line and define
When choosing your lip liner, make sure it is really natural. Draw the lip liner very carefully around the out line of your lips. In case you get any uneven lines, make sure you wipe it off and redo the line once more. People are definitely going to notice it if you leave it without fixing. Once the outline is good and clear, then you need to apply the whole of your lips with the same shade.
Step three: Now add some shine!
This part is where you add the lip gloss and that is the one gives you that celebrity look!! Natural color is the key to great lips. Never try any shade which is way too far from your lip color. Another thing is that lip gloss looks better; but stays only a little while compared with lip stick. Keep a tube of lip gloss handy and apply it once in a while, all through the day.
Step four: Plump the lips up
This is the toughest part of them all. Then it is not that tough as well. Once the above three steps are done, All you have to do is apply a white shimmery eye shadow or an eye brow high lighter right at the middle part of your lips. You need to do this part slow and steady and very carefully. The resulting shade must be very natural and the lip color should be lighter at where your lips meet each other. This is how you get those magically sexy lips!!
Every one always dream of things they do not have. So there is nothing wrong in you doing the same about your lips!! Make the best looking lips out of what god gave you. Now showing those off is fine too!!
Once you are done, go out and conquer the male world!!
Your face looks back at you from the mirror...does it look dry or oily or listless, or does it look glowing and radiant?
This depends on how you take care of your face. Start by giving yourself 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at bedtime.
Tip 1:
Take 1 tbsp of un-boiled milk, dip a small pad of cotton wool in this and rub on the face gently. Use circular movements, use upward strokes on the neck area. Leave this on for 15 minutes. Wash with cold water.
Tip 2:
Take a thick slice of cucumber. Don't peel the slice, rub in a circular motion all over the face and neck areas. Wash after 15 minutes.
Tip 3:
Halve a tomato, gently rub over face and neck and wash after 15 minutes.
Tip 4:
Take the half of a lime peel, from which the juice has been extracted, rub this firmly on the face and the neck. Using a Scrub-(once in 3-4 days).
After washing off the milk or juice - take a tsp of oat bran or wheat husk or gram flour (besan). Make a paste with a few drops of water and rub the face and neck gently with this. This sloughs away the dead cells and gives the face a glow. Don't use soap, just splash on cold water that will act as an astringent and close the pores.
Tip 5:
Use green gram powder or rice flour mixed with curds instead.
Oily Skin: If the face is oily,
After a bath as a base for make-up use some diluted limejuice to dab on before application of foundation or any other make-up.
Tip 6:
Diluted buttermilk dabbed on the face and left for 15 minutes, gently wipe with moist cotton wool before applying make-up.
Tip 7:
Rub the face well with an ice cube.
Tip 8:
Slice an Apple into thin slices. Place these on the face and leave for 15 minutes. These soak up the extra oil and helps to close pores.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Quick Fix tips and ideas for your Hair
Some quick beauty tips for your daily use.
Should the hair be blow dried or air dried?
Once in a while you will have a perfect day as far as your hair is concerned. Your hair looked great all through that day and you have to get a shower in the evening. You know for certain that your hair will not look any thing like before once you have your shower. Still you get that shower, even after having a shower the previous evening or the same day morning.
You need not shampoo your hair repeatedly to get great results. There is nothing wrong in not shampooing once in a while. As you wash your hair more and apply hair products, the volume of stuff getting on to your silky flocks increases drastically.
Skip your regular hair washing by covering your hair in a towel or piling your hair on to a shower cap before you take your shower. In order to keep your hair not smelly or not looking or feeling bad when you skip this shampooing, you can follow these steps and you will have gorgeous hair.
Freshen Up
You can find a perfume for your hair the same way you have a perfume and body spray. Many good brands have great fragrances for your silky hair. Herbal Essences Style Refreshing Mist from Clairol is a good example. This spray comes in a discrete spray bottle and is sure to make you feel good about your hair with its tantalizing floral perfumes.
You may wash your hair every time you take a shower. You can use shampoo and conditioner as well. Skip the blow drying part, especially during the summer months. Put your hair up by twisting and set it in place with the help of some bobby pins or hair pins. You may opt for a classic braid or try some sexy style with help of claw clips.
De-Frizz and Smooth Out
When you are running late for a party or a date, after a long day at work, and you may find yourself without enough time to have a shower and dress up. In this situation, you can use the help of styling products or some anti-frizz gel to keep your hair in place.
If going to a party or date without taking a shower is out of the question, then you can go for a really fast shower and get going. Use a leave in conditioner or an anti-frizz hair gel on to your hair and get your hair dried as per the instructions of the product. In case you have enough time to let your hair dry the natural way, do it that way.
Preserve
Even if you do not have enough time to take regular care of your hair and make up, you could still take an occasional glance at yourself and see if the hair is behaving as you were expecting it to be or if your make up is leaking. Now do not do this in the middle of the party by having a mirror in hand or during the date. Avoid looking at your reflection on any tinted cars near by.
You can always take a break to the ladies room and take a look and do some emergency patch works on your make up or hair do with help of water or any styling/make up products available on you. Healthy HairThe food you eat is responsible for giving you the hair you have; not any hair shampoos!!
Great, healthy hair denotes a healthy body as well. So if you have one; you get the other one for free. A balanced and nutritious diet is a must for healthy hair, as is the case with a healthy body. Here is a great recipe and beauty tip to get you amazing hair!! You will not believe the results this would give you.
Water
A quarter of the contents of your hair is water. Water in the hair gives the hair its life and hence you need to drink a lot of water. Never wait till you feel thirsty, as it means you lost more water than your body needs already. Thirstiness is the call of your body to refuel the water tank. Water causes your hair to be really shiny and silky in addition to hydrating your body. You are supposed to drink between eight and ten glasses of water each day.
Protein
One of the major units of hair is protein. A diet with a lot of protein in it is necessary for healthy hair. Protein gives real strength to your hair shaft and thus prevents possibilities like splitting or snapping and other possible damages. Fish, meat, milk, cheese, cereals etc. are protein rich food items.
Minerals
Oxygen supply to the hair is improved with iron in your food. If you lack iron in your food, that will cause your hair from receiving enough oxygen and cause in the brittleness of the length of your hair above the root. Red meat and dark green vegetables are good sources of iron. You can take iron supplements if you have iron deficiency.
Hair protein is built by zinc and helps in reducing hair loss. Zinc is highly available in meat and sea food items.
Your hair color is provided by the copper involved in the food you eat. If you include a lot of copper in your diet, you can get really great natural hair color without using any artificial hair dyes or fake colors. Food items which contain copper are shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, meat etc.
Vitamins
You get great scalp and skin with lots of Vitamin A in your diet. Vegetables like carrots have a lot of Vitamin A and they help you in losing weight as well.
Vitamin B and C helps in having good blood circulation, right hair color and hair growth. By consuming enough Vitamin B and C, you can make sure you will have lots of strong hair without any split ends. Fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk, bread etc. are good sources of Vitamin B and C.
Do some regular exercises in order to keep your blood flowing great. That along with this diet and the right hair treatment will help you in getting you the hair you always dreamed of!!
Hopefully you might be getting some advertising gigs for hair products as well!!
Shiny Hair
Have shiny hair
Vitamin E is responsible for giving your hair its shine.
Vitamin E can be found in food items like brown rice, nuts, wheat, leafy green vegetables etc. If you add these in to your diet, that is going to help your hair having great shine.
Hope our guide to healthy hair taught you something which you didn't know
A majority of women like to cut their hair according to their own specific styles so as to improve their looks. There are women who like their hair long and straight. Then there are women who like long curly hair. There are also the minimalist women who likes to have their hair cut short and trim. Some women like to have their hair at mid range which helps them keep an equal distance between their feminine nature and practical aspects of day to day life. Then their are the bold women who experiments a lot with their hair color, highlights, length and cut of their hair.
All women can't carry any hair style. Some hair styles look really great on some women, but not so on some other women. This could be the result of a lot of reasons. But the main reason could be that the hairstyle is not enhancing the shape of your face.
A good hairdo should enhance your face and should high light your best facial features. That is the basic purpose of a good hairdo. A good hairdo is a frame which displays your face and help you show case your best facial features. The shape of your face decides if a particular hair style is going to look good on you or notThere are tonnes of hairdos out there. But only a few will fit your face. The hair do will look good on you only if it suits the shape of your face. Some of the best suited hairdos depending on each shape of face are given below:-
An oval face hairdo style.An oval face is the best shaped face. You can try almost any hairdo on you. You can try long hair, short hair, curly hair or straight hair and they all will look good on you. For your oval face, it will be better to have layers near your chin or cheekbones so as to get attention on them. You need to avoid hair styles which will add volume to the top of your hair as it would result in making your face appear a lot longer.
A long face hairdo.If your face is long or oblong, then you should try to create the appearance of more width to balance it out. some of the methods to add width to your face are by doing your hair with long, side swept bangs or chin length bobs. Curls and waves that enhances the face will also look good on you. You should not let your hair grow very long. Neither should you cut your hair extremely short. Similar extreme haircuts will not enhance the width of your face and end up show casing its length.
A round face hairdo.People with long faces will have to add width to their faces. Round faced people are at the other extreme and will have to take some of the width and bulk off. This is achieved by adding the illusion of some length to it. When you are round faced, you achieve the illusion of length by cutting your hair right below your chin or in gradual layers. Never do your hair in short, single length or blunt hair cuts. Any of these will cause to grab the attention to the roundness of your face.
A square face hairdo.If you have a square face that means you have an angular jaw. In the hair style for people with a square face, the trick is to keep the attention away from the jaws. This objective can be achieved by putting texture to your hair or with the help of short curls. You can achieve the same effect by starting the long layers just below the jaw line. Try to avoid single length bob cuts or wearing bluntly cut bangs. Either one of them will show case the square ness of your face.
A heart-shaped face hairdo.People with heart shaped faces are considered to be pretty Valentines. But their pointed chin takes the attention away from their eyes. People with heart shaped face could bring attention to their eyes with the help of side swept bangs, a fringe on your brow or long layers at the top. Another option is to let your hair grow and then have it done with layers that reach up to your cheek bones.
Should the hair be blow dried or air dried?
Once in a while you will have a perfect day as far as your hair is concerned. Your hair looked great all through that day and you have to get a shower in the evening. You know for certain that your hair will not look any thing like before once you have your shower. Still you get that shower, even after having a shower the previous evening or the same day morning.
You need not shampoo your hair repeatedly to get great results. There is nothing wrong in not shampooing once in a while. As you wash your hair more and apply hair products, the volume of stuff getting on to your silky flocks increases drastically.
Skip your regular hair washing by covering your hair in a towel or piling your hair on to a shower cap before you take your shower. In order to keep your hair not smelly or not looking or feeling bad when you skip this shampooing, you can follow these steps and you will have gorgeous hair.
Freshen Up
You can find a perfume for your hair the same way you have a perfume and body spray. Many good brands have great fragrances for your silky hair. Herbal Essences Style Refreshing Mist from Clairol is a good example. This spray comes in a discrete spray bottle and is sure to make you feel good about your hair with its tantalizing floral perfumes.
You may wash your hair every time you take a shower. You can use shampoo and conditioner as well. Skip the blow drying part, especially during the summer months. Put your hair up by twisting and set it in place with the help of some bobby pins or hair pins. You may opt for a classic braid or try some sexy style with help of claw clips.
De-Frizz and Smooth Out
When you are running late for a party or a date, after a long day at work, and you may find yourself without enough time to have a shower and dress up. In this situation, you can use the help of styling products or some anti-frizz gel to keep your hair in place.
If going to a party or date without taking a shower is out of the question, then you can go for a really fast shower and get going. Use a leave in conditioner or an anti-frizz hair gel on to your hair and get your hair dried as per the instructions of the product. In case you have enough time to let your hair dry the natural way, do it that way.
Preserve
Even if you do not have enough time to take regular care of your hair and make up, you could still take an occasional glance at yourself and see if the hair is behaving as you were expecting it to be or if your make up is leaking. Now do not do this in the middle of the party by having a mirror in hand or during the date. Avoid looking at your reflection on any tinted cars near by.
You can always take a break to the ladies room and take a look and do some emergency patch works on your make up or hair do with help of water or any styling/make up products available on you. Healthy HairThe food you eat is responsible for giving you the hair you have; not any hair shampoos!!
Great, healthy hair denotes a healthy body as well. So if you have one; you get the other one for free. A balanced and nutritious diet is a must for healthy hair, as is the case with a healthy body. Here is a great recipe and beauty tip to get you amazing hair!! You will not believe the results this would give you.
Water
A quarter of the contents of your hair is water. Water in the hair gives the hair its life and hence you need to drink a lot of water. Never wait till you feel thirsty, as it means you lost more water than your body needs already. Thirstiness is the call of your body to refuel the water tank. Water causes your hair to be really shiny and silky in addition to hydrating your body. You are supposed to drink between eight and ten glasses of water each day.
Protein
One of the major units of hair is protein. A diet with a lot of protein in it is necessary for healthy hair. Protein gives real strength to your hair shaft and thus prevents possibilities like splitting or snapping and other possible damages. Fish, meat, milk, cheese, cereals etc. are protein rich food items.
Minerals
Oxygen supply to the hair is improved with iron in your food. If you lack iron in your food, that will cause your hair from receiving enough oxygen and cause in the brittleness of the length of your hair above the root. Red meat and dark green vegetables are good sources of iron. You can take iron supplements if you have iron deficiency.
Hair protein is built by zinc and helps in reducing hair loss. Zinc is highly available in meat and sea food items.
Your hair color is provided by the copper involved in the food you eat. If you include a lot of copper in your diet, you can get really great natural hair color without using any artificial hair dyes or fake colors. Food items which contain copper are shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, meat etc.
Vitamins
You get great scalp and skin with lots of Vitamin A in your diet. Vegetables like carrots have a lot of Vitamin A and they help you in losing weight as well.
Vitamin B and C helps in having good blood circulation, right hair color and hair growth. By consuming enough Vitamin B and C, you can make sure you will have lots of strong hair without any split ends. Fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk, bread etc. are good sources of Vitamin B and C.
Do some regular exercises in order to keep your blood flowing great. That along with this diet and the right hair treatment will help you in getting you the hair you always dreamed of!!
Hopefully you might be getting some advertising gigs for hair products as well!!
Shiny Hair
Have shiny hair
Vitamin E is responsible for giving your hair its shine.
Vitamin E can be found in food items like brown rice, nuts, wheat, leafy green vegetables etc. If you add these in to your diet, that is going to help your hair having great shine.
Hope our guide to healthy hair taught you something which you didn't know
A majority of women like to cut their hair according to their own specific styles so as to improve their looks. There are women who like their hair long and straight. Then there are women who like long curly hair. There are also the minimalist women who likes to have their hair cut short and trim. Some women like to have their hair at mid range which helps them keep an equal distance between their feminine nature and practical aspects of day to day life. Then their are the bold women who experiments a lot with their hair color, highlights, length and cut of their hair.
All women can't carry any hair style. Some hair styles look really great on some women, but not so on some other women. This could be the result of a lot of reasons. But the main reason could be that the hairstyle is not enhancing the shape of your face.
A good hairdo should enhance your face and should high light your best facial features. That is the basic purpose of a good hairdo. A good hairdo is a frame which displays your face and help you show case your best facial features. The shape of your face decides if a particular hair style is going to look good on you or notThere are tonnes of hairdos out there. But only a few will fit your face. The hair do will look good on you only if it suits the shape of your face. Some of the best suited hairdos depending on each shape of face are given below:-
An oval face hairdo style.An oval face is the best shaped face. You can try almost any hairdo on you. You can try long hair, short hair, curly hair or straight hair and they all will look good on you. For your oval face, it will be better to have layers near your chin or cheekbones so as to get attention on them. You need to avoid hair styles which will add volume to the top of your hair as it would result in making your face appear a lot longer.
A long face hairdo.If your face is long or oblong, then you should try to create the appearance of more width to balance it out. some of the methods to add width to your face are by doing your hair with long, side swept bangs or chin length bobs. Curls and waves that enhances the face will also look good on you. You should not let your hair grow very long. Neither should you cut your hair extremely short. Similar extreme haircuts will not enhance the width of your face and end up show casing its length.
A round face hairdo.People with long faces will have to add width to their faces. Round faced people are at the other extreme and will have to take some of the width and bulk off. This is achieved by adding the illusion of some length to it. When you are round faced, you achieve the illusion of length by cutting your hair right below your chin or in gradual layers. Never do your hair in short, single length or blunt hair cuts. Any of these will cause to grab the attention to the roundness of your face.
A square face hairdo.If you have a square face that means you have an angular jaw. In the hair style for people with a square face, the trick is to keep the attention away from the jaws. This objective can be achieved by putting texture to your hair or with the help of short curls. You can achieve the same effect by starting the long layers just below the jaw line. Try to avoid single length bob cuts or wearing bluntly cut bangs. Either one of them will show case the square ness of your face.
A heart-shaped face hairdo.People with heart shaped faces are considered to be pretty Valentines. But their pointed chin takes the attention away from their eyes. People with heart shaped face could bring attention to their eyes with the help of side swept bangs, a fringe on your brow or long layers at the top. Another option is to let your hair grow and then have it done with layers that reach up to your cheek bones.
Look younger with Skin Care
How can you Look Younger without a lot of work few simple skin care beauty tips, learn more from our tips for younger looking skin?
Every one would love to be young always. But that is not possible as per the technology available today. May be one day... But there are options for you to improve your skin.
- You can get the attention off wrinkles by using highlighter on creases of your skin. As more light is reflected of here, that will reduce the shadow. If you use concealer instead, it will make the lines more visible.
- You can tighten and add tone to your skin by using a face mask. Even if the tightening effect is temporary and cosmetic, it has other positive aspects like clearing the clogs on your skin and conditioning your skin.
- How can you improve your droopy eyes? Once you groom your eye brows, your eye lids will look like they are lifted. The totality of your eye will be better visible after more of your skin start becoming visible around your eye brow bone.
- How can you lift your eyes? Your eyes will look much more open and appear alive, if you use a eye lash curler.
- As face powder tend to accumulate in wrinkles and creases of your face and make them more noticeable, avoid using them. They are not in style any more, either.
- You could pull your hair back in to a pony tail, provided you have enough length. A pony tail is considered hair style of the young people for one thing. Another advantage of a pony tail is that it pulls the skin near your fore head and temples up ward and reduce the wrinkles there. You can use bangs to hide the wrinkles on your fore head as well.
- Keep your skin cells hydrated well and luscious with the use of a good moisturizer. Make sure there is no mineral oil content in the moisturizer as it may clog your skin pores and may cause further pimples.
If you treat your skin well every day, that would give you younger looking skin. Make sure you moisturize and use a sun screen always, even below your make up. Exfoliate your skin at least twice every month or so.
Vitamin C And Your Skin - how they are tips for younger looking skin
How is Vitamin C affecting your skin?
You may have already noticed the fact that Vitamin C is an ingredient of most skin care products.
What is the reason for this? Vitamin C helps in the creation of collagen which gives the skin it's elasticity.
How good is it? Many people tend to give favorable reports on its efficiency, even though the results depend on the person involved.
Most of the time you try some skin care products, it is going to take a while before you see the results. This is not so in the case of Vitamin C.
Natural Skin Care
Any time you meet some one new, you take notice of the person's face first. Thus having a very clean and healthy skin is very important in improving your self esteem, confidence, attitude towards life etc.
Spending a huge amount of money on skin care treatments or expensive prescription medications do not help in attaining healthier skin. By changing your daily routine a little bit and following good cleansing habits will give you great skin as an added feature for you.
Eat healthier
If you stay away from foods which cause your face to crack up, that will keep your skin drier and thus more safe from scars. Chocolate and other types of candy, French fries, fast food, pizza, soft drinks etc. are known to have been causing pimples.
You need not avoid those food items which mess up your skin. You can still have those items in limited quantity. Oily foods should be left for special occasions when you are supposed to indulge in a little bit of unhealthy food items.
Hydrate and exercise
If you do some exercises like walking, running, bicycling, playing sports etc. regularly, and drink the eight glasses of water which you are supposed to drink every day, that would add a lot of glow on to your skin. You will gain better looking natural skin due to the additional flow of blood on to your skin as a result of the exercise.
In addition to making your skin look better in tone and texture, exercising and drinking water will make you feel good and more agile. Your body will be in shape as a result of this and your stress level will go down significantly and you will be in a position to gain what your mind thrives to be.
Monitor sun exposure
You can protect your skin from varied problems like sun damage, skin cancer, aging and premature wrinkles with the use of a good quality sun screen. If you expose your lips to too much sun, they may become red, sore, charred or blistered. Sun burning will cause the skin in the affected area to peel off eventually and make those areas sensitive and blotchy. You can take care of all these sun induced problems by reducing the time you spend in the sun and using a quality sun screen with SPF 15 or higher.
Practice a regular cleansing routine
Make sure you do cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your skin every day. If you can do this every day that would lead to healthier skin. Choose the right kind of cleansing solution for your skin type, be it dry, oily or normal. Use this solution and cleanse your face following a circular motion on your face and wash your face with warm water. Hot water will remove the moisture from your skin and should not be used.
The next step involves the use of an exfoliant. Use a granular product as it is very effective in getting the skin rid off the dead skin cells and smoothening the rough areas. This will prepare the face skin to be moisturized better.
Once the exfoliation procedure is over with, you can use a toner or an astringent to remove any left over make up or cleanser residue. Using a facial mask at least once in a week would be an even better option than using a toner or astringent, as it will clean out clogged pores and will leave your skin firm, soft and silky.
The last step in natural skin care involves drying your skin using a soft towel. Do not let all the water dry. Use a moisturizer with or without sun screen in it to protect your skin from dryness. If you have oily skin, then you do not need to moisturize as often as people with dry, normal or combination skin.
You will find nice changes on your skin as a result of all these steps like drinking eight glasses of water, exercising and protecting your skin from sun. Stick to the routine and that will make the task of achieving great skin quite easy.
Every one would love to be young always. But that is not possible as per the technology available today. May be one day... But there are options for you to improve your skin.
- You can get the attention off wrinkles by using highlighter on creases of your skin. As more light is reflected of here, that will reduce the shadow. If you use concealer instead, it will make the lines more visible.
- You can tighten and add tone to your skin by using a face mask. Even if the tightening effect is temporary and cosmetic, it has other positive aspects like clearing the clogs on your skin and conditioning your skin.
- How can you improve your droopy eyes? Once you groom your eye brows, your eye lids will look like they are lifted. The totality of your eye will be better visible after more of your skin start becoming visible around your eye brow bone.
- How can you lift your eyes? Your eyes will look much more open and appear alive, if you use a eye lash curler.
- As face powder tend to accumulate in wrinkles and creases of your face and make them more noticeable, avoid using them. They are not in style any more, either.
- You could pull your hair back in to a pony tail, provided you have enough length. A pony tail is considered hair style of the young people for one thing. Another advantage of a pony tail is that it pulls the skin near your fore head and temples up ward and reduce the wrinkles there. You can use bangs to hide the wrinkles on your fore head as well.
- Keep your skin cells hydrated well and luscious with the use of a good moisturizer. Make sure there is no mineral oil content in the moisturizer as it may clog your skin pores and may cause further pimples.
If you treat your skin well every day, that would give you younger looking skin. Make sure you moisturize and use a sun screen always, even below your make up. Exfoliate your skin at least twice every month or so.
Vitamin C And Your Skin - how they are tips for younger looking skin
How is Vitamin C affecting your skin?
You may have already noticed the fact that Vitamin C is an ingredient of most skin care products.
What is the reason for this? Vitamin C helps in the creation of collagen which gives the skin it's elasticity.
How good is it? Many people tend to give favorable reports on its efficiency, even though the results depend on the person involved.
Most of the time you try some skin care products, it is going to take a while before you see the results. This is not so in the case of Vitamin C.
Natural Skin Care
Any time you meet some one new, you take notice of the person's face first. Thus having a very clean and healthy skin is very important in improving your self esteem, confidence, attitude towards life etc.
Spending a huge amount of money on skin care treatments or expensive prescription medications do not help in attaining healthier skin. By changing your daily routine a little bit and following good cleansing habits will give you great skin as an added feature for you.
Eat healthier
If you stay away from foods which cause your face to crack up, that will keep your skin drier and thus more safe from scars. Chocolate and other types of candy, French fries, fast food, pizza, soft drinks etc. are known to have been causing pimples.
You need not avoid those food items which mess up your skin. You can still have those items in limited quantity. Oily foods should be left for special occasions when you are supposed to indulge in a little bit of unhealthy food items.
Hydrate and exercise
If you do some exercises like walking, running, bicycling, playing sports etc. regularly, and drink the eight glasses of water which you are supposed to drink every day, that would add a lot of glow on to your skin. You will gain better looking natural skin due to the additional flow of blood on to your skin as a result of the exercise.
In addition to making your skin look better in tone and texture, exercising and drinking water will make you feel good and more agile. Your body will be in shape as a result of this and your stress level will go down significantly and you will be in a position to gain what your mind thrives to be.
Monitor sun exposure
You can protect your skin from varied problems like sun damage, skin cancer, aging and premature wrinkles with the use of a good quality sun screen. If you expose your lips to too much sun, they may become red, sore, charred or blistered. Sun burning will cause the skin in the affected area to peel off eventually and make those areas sensitive and blotchy. You can take care of all these sun induced problems by reducing the time you spend in the sun and using a quality sun screen with SPF 15 or higher.
Practice a regular cleansing routine
Make sure you do cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your skin every day. If you can do this every day that would lead to healthier skin. Choose the right kind of cleansing solution for your skin type, be it dry, oily or normal. Use this solution and cleanse your face following a circular motion on your face and wash your face with warm water. Hot water will remove the moisture from your skin and should not be used.
The next step involves the use of an exfoliant. Use a granular product as it is very effective in getting the skin rid off the dead skin cells and smoothening the rough areas. This will prepare the face skin to be moisturized better.
Once the exfoliation procedure is over with, you can use a toner or an astringent to remove any left over make up or cleanser residue. Using a facial mask at least once in a week would be an even better option than using a toner or astringent, as it will clean out clogged pores and will leave your skin firm, soft and silky.
The last step in natural skin care involves drying your skin using a soft towel. Do not let all the water dry. Use a moisturizer with or without sun screen in it to protect your skin from dryness. If you have oily skin, then you do not need to moisturize as often as people with dry, normal or combination skin.
You will find nice changes on your skin as a result of all these steps like drinking eight glasses of water, exercising and protecting your skin from sun. Stick to the routine and that will make the task of achieving great skin quite easy.
Nutritional Steps to Healthy Nails
Your nails may look brittle or dry if you do not have sufficient Vitamin A in your diet.
You may find hang nails if your diet does not provide you enough protein, folic acid and Vitamin C.
Lack of sufficient protein in your diet may result in the appearance of white bands across your nails.
You may find split nails as a result of not having enough hydrochloric acid in your diet.
Severe dryness on your nails as well as really rounded, curved ends and dark nails are a result of the lack of Vitamin B12.White spots which looks like age spots will appear on your nails due to the lack of enough zinc in your diet.
If you do not drink enough water, that could cause your nails to form cuts and cracks in them.
Inefficient metabolism of essential fatty acids could cause the appearance of red skin near your cuticles.
Some of the beauty tips you may follow in order to get great nails are:
If you make sure that half of the food you consume are composed of fruits and fresh vegetables, that would provide you with all the necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Enough sulfur and silicon can be obtained from regularly consuming broccoli, fish and onions. Soy, brewer's yeast, whole grains etc. will provide essential biotin for your nails.
You need to regularly drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
Royal jelly, spirulina and kelp are rich in silica, zinc and B vitamins and their consumption will increase the durability of your nails.
Carrot and carrot juice contain a lot of calcium and phosphorous and the daily intake of either one of these will improve the strength of your nails.
Long Nails
About Long Nails
Long nails worn by women are considered to be sexy by people from all over the world. But the nails which are longer than three centimeters or an inch are five hundred percent more at risk to be affected by harmful germs which may cause yeast infections and staph. This was proven in a study conducted by Shelly McNeil, who is an infectious disease specialist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
According to Dr. McNeil, you need to properly wash your hands every time you come in to contact with non sanitary places like door knobs, public toilets, gym equipments etc. You could carry an alcohol based hand gel with you in order to clean your hand wherever soap and water are not readily available.
NOTE: Fake nails and acrylics are much more harder to sanitize and they can carry a lot more bacteria on them.
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You need to regularly drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
Royal jelly, spirulina and kelp are rich in silica, zinc and B vitamins and their consumption will increase the durability of your nails.
Carrot and carrot juice contain a lot of calcium and phosphorous and the daily intake of either one of these will improve the strength of your nails.
Long Nails
About Long Nails
Long nails worn by women are considered to be sexy by people from all over the world. But the nails which are longer than three centimeters or an inch are five hundred percent more at risk to be affected by harmful germs which may cause yeast infections and staph. This was proven in a study conducted by Shelly McNeil, who is an infectious disease specialist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
According to Dr. McNeil, you need to properly wash your hands every time you come in to contact with non sanitary places like door knobs, public toilets, gym equipments etc. You could carry an alcohol based hand gel with you in order to clean your hand wherever soap and water are not readily available.
NOTE: Fake nails and acrylics are much more harder to sanitize and they can carry a lot more bacteria on them.
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Natural Nails
Your hands are the most important tools of your daily life. And during all the work you do every day, the health and strength of your hand is compromised to a some extent. Due to the rush of your daily routine, you may not even be aware of the damage. Spend some time every day or once every week to check the condition of your nails and to make sure they are in good condition. Monitor the color, texture etc. and look for any new white marks or ridges on your nails.
Once you start taking good care of your nails, you will find that they enhance your dress and your personal style and it will improve your over all confidence.
Here are some natural nail tips which will help you to improve the health and quality of your nails.
Great, Healthy Nails
When you are in a hurry go for speed-dry nail polish.
You need to consume a lot of water every day in order to keep your body hydrated and your nails healthy.
Addition of quality FDA approved vitamins and supplements in your diet will help you in getting great nails. Your diet is an integral part of the health of your nails. After consultation with your physician, increase the doses of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, folic acid, protein, Vitamin B12, and zinc.
Daily care on your manicure will prevent it from chipping and cracking.
Following a healthy diet is very important for the health of your nails.
If you give a base coat, that will improve the strength of the nails and protect them further.
If you leave the nail polish in the refrigerator, that will keep it smooth and consistent.
Never leave your nail polish in any room which may become really cold. You may find a mess to clean up after the nail polish bottle breaks suddenly.
How do you keep your nails from breaking or becoming brittle?
Never use your nails as tools for any thing like picking, digging, scratching, pinching etc. for the obvious reasons!!
Consume more food with calcium in it.
Use of perfumed lotions and other products which contain alcohol may cause your nails to break and hence need to be avoided as much as possible.
When you are doing any thing which causes your nails to come in contact with water, harsh chemicals or harsh detergents, try to use rubber gloves.
What are your nails craving for?
If you do not drink water sufficiently as is the habit of a lot of people around the world, you may find your nails become weak, splitting, fragile etc. Just start drinking a lot of water and the problem will go away!!
You may find hang nails if your diet does not provide you enough protein, folic acid and Vitamin C.
Lack of sufficient protein in your diet may result in the appearance of white bands across your nails.
You may find split nails as a result of not having enough hydrochloric acid in your diet.
Severe dryness on your nails as well as really rounded, curved ends and dark nails are a result of the lack of Vitamin B12.White spots which looks like age spots will appear on your nails due to the lack of enough zinc in your diet.
If you do not drink enough water, that could cause your nails to form cuts and cracks in them.
Inefficient metabolism of essential fatty acids could cause the appearance of red skin near your cuticles.
Some of the beauty tips you may follow in order to get great nails are:
If you make sure that half of the food you consume are composed of fruits and fresh vegetables, that would provide you with all the necessary vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Enough sulfur and silicon can be obtained from regularly consuming broccoli, fish and onions. Soy, brewer's yeast, whole grains etc. will provide essential biotin for your nails.
You need to regularly drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
Royal jelly, spirulina and kelp are rich in silica, zinc and B vitamins and their consumption will increase the durability of your nails.
Carrot and carrot juice contain a lot of calcium and phosphorous and the daily intake of either one of these will improve the strength of your nails.
Long Nails
About Long Nails
Long nails worn by women are considered to be sexy by people from all over the world. But the nails which are longer than three centimeters or an inch are five hundred percent more at risk to be affected by harmful germs which may cause yeast infections and staph. This was proven in a study conducted by Shelly McNeil, who is an infectious disease specialist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
According to Dr. McNeil, you need to properly wash your hands every time you come in to contact with non sanitary places like door knobs, public toilets, gym equipments etc. You could carry an alcohol based hand gel with you in order to clean your hand wherever soap and water are not readily available.
NOTE: Fake nails and acrylics are much more harder to sanitize and they can carry a lot more bacteria on them.
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You need to regularly drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
Royal jelly, spirulina and kelp are rich in silica, zinc and B vitamins and their consumption will increase the durability of your nails.
Carrot and carrot juice contain a lot of calcium and phosphorous and the daily intake of either one of these will improve the strength of your nails.
Long Nails
About Long Nails
Long nails worn by women are considered to be sexy by people from all over the world. But the nails which are longer than three centimeters or an inch are five hundred percent more at risk to be affected by harmful germs which may cause yeast infections and staph. This was proven in a study conducted by Shelly McNeil, who is an infectious disease specialist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
According to Dr. McNeil, you need to properly wash your hands every time you come in to contact with non sanitary places like door knobs, public toilets, gym equipments etc. You could carry an alcohol based hand gel with you in order to clean your hand wherever soap and water are not readily available.
NOTE: Fake nails and acrylics are much more harder to sanitize and they can carry a lot more bacteria on them.
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Natural Nails
Your hands are the most important tools of your daily life. And during all the work you do every day, the health and strength of your hand is compromised to a some extent. Due to the rush of your daily routine, you may not even be aware of the damage. Spend some time every day or once every week to check the condition of your nails and to make sure they are in good condition. Monitor the color, texture etc. and look for any new white marks or ridges on your nails.
Once you start taking good care of your nails, you will find that they enhance your dress and your personal style and it will improve your over all confidence.
Here are some natural nail tips which will help you to improve the health and quality of your nails.
Great, Healthy Nails
When you are in a hurry go for speed-dry nail polish.
You need to consume a lot of water every day in order to keep your body hydrated and your nails healthy.
Addition of quality FDA approved vitamins and supplements in your diet will help you in getting great nails. Your diet is an integral part of the health of your nails. After consultation with your physician, increase the doses of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, folic acid, protein, Vitamin B12, and zinc.
Daily care on your manicure will prevent it from chipping and cracking.
Following a healthy diet is very important for the health of your nails.
If you give a base coat, that will improve the strength of the nails and protect them further.
If you leave the nail polish in the refrigerator, that will keep it smooth and consistent.
Never leave your nail polish in any room which may become really cold. You may find a mess to clean up after the nail polish bottle breaks suddenly.
How do you keep your nails from breaking or becoming brittle?
Never use your nails as tools for any thing like picking, digging, scratching, pinching etc. for the obvious reasons!!
Consume more food with calcium in it.
Use of perfumed lotions and other products which contain alcohol may cause your nails to break and hence need to be avoided as much as possible.
When you are doing any thing which causes your nails to come in contact with water, harsh chemicals or harsh detergents, try to use rubber gloves.
What are your nails craving for?
If you do not drink water sufficiently as is the habit of a lot of people around the world, you may find your nails become weak, splitting, fragile etc. Just start drinking a lot of water and the problem will go away!!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Beauty Tips for Summer
Summer is the time when you have to take special care of your beauty. Sea/pool water and too much time spent on sun can seriously damage your hair and skin, but proper care can make you shine naturally. The same rules apply to makeup and wardrobe. Perfect make-upcan easily melt away so why don't you show your natural beauty? There are many tricks that are helpful for looking good in summer. Although only a few weeks of summer are still in front of us, these beauty tips will help you look great and restore damage of improper body care.
you have to take special care of your beauty. Sea/pool water and too much time spent on sun can seriously damage your hair and skin, but proper care can make you shine naturally. The same rules apply to makeup and wardrobe. Perfect make-upcan easily melt away so why don't you show your natural beauty? There are many tricks that are helpful for looking good in summer. Although only a few weeks of summer are still in front of us, these beauty tips will help you look great and restore damage of improper body care.If you start your day by putting on a thick layer of makeup, abandon this habit for summer days. Use as little makeup as possible, because even if you use much of it, it will melt away. Skin pores can get blocked easily by sweat and dusts and other dirt during hot days and a layer of make-up makes it only worse. Let your skin breathe!Make up helps us to highlight our beauty and hide imperfections; there's no need to put all the make-up means away while it's summer. However, make-up foundation is one thing that you should forget till the autumn comes. If you can't live without it, replace it with tinted moisturizer. It is capable of hiding small skin flaws, but it is much lighter than a foundation and it doesn't feel like something stuck on your face.Dare to wear bold make-up colors, but keep those light: dark dramatic eye makeup may look like black eye if you choose a wrong occasion to wear it. However, your fingernails and especially toenails are different talk! Choose juicy colored nail polish and stun everyone! Remember to take care of your feet and hands before putting the nail polish on. Well groomed nails with fun color manicure and pedicure attract the attention easily while untidy nails attract attention as well but not in a way you should be cheerful about.Waterproof cosmetics are great salvation for summer make up. This doesn't mean you have to pack your regular cosmetics and put it away till the summer ends, but if you're buying new makeup means, think waterproof. Waterproof cosmetics should be your best friend for hot weather; especially if you're into dark colors. Otherwise you may look like a raccoon when great makeup smudges around your eyes.
you have to take special care of your beauty. Sea/pool water and too much time spent on sun can seriously damage your hair and skin, but proper care can make you shine naturally. The same rules apply to makeup and wardrobe. Perfect make-upcan easily melt away so why don't you show your natural beauty? There are many tricks that are helpful for looking good in summer. Although only a few weeks of summer are still in front of us, these beauty tips will help you look great and restore damage of improper body care.If you start your day by putting on a thick layer of makeup, abandon this habit for summer days. Use as little makeup as possible, because even if you use much of it, it will melt away. Skin pores can get blocked easily by sweat and dusts and other dirt during hot days and a layer of make-up makes it only worse. Let your skin breathe!Make up helps us to highlight our beauty and hide imperfections; there's no need to put all the make-up means away while it's summer. However, make-up foundation is one thing that you should forget till the autumn comes. If you can't live without it, replace it with tinted moisturizer. It is capable of hiding small skin flaws, but it is much lighter than a foundation and it doesn't feel like something stuck on your face.Dare to wear bold make-up colors, but keep those light: dark dramatic eye makeup may look like black eye if you choose a wrong occasion to wear it. However, your fingernails and especially toenails are different talk! Choose juicy colored nail polish and stun everyone! Remember to take care of your feet and hands before putting the nail polish on. Well groomed nails with fun color manicure and pedicure attract the attention easily while untidy nails attract attention as well but not in a way you should be cheerful about.Waterproof cosmetics are great salvation for summer make up. This doesn't mean you have to pack your regular cosmetics and put it away till the summer ends, but if you're buying new makeup means, think waterproof. Waterproof cosmetics should be your best friend for hot weather; especially if you're into dark colors. Otherwise you may look like a raccoon when great makeup smudges around your eyes.
Is natural , really "natural"
Times are changing, but everyone still wants to be beautiful. Every woman wants to look young and striking. Men just like women are also taking care of themselves. That’s why everyone is buying cosmetics. All of us are using more or less make-up and body care products.So, it’s the right time to have discussion about natural cosmetics. Word “cosmetics” includes skin, hair, nails and teeth care products. Nowadays cosmetics industry is using term “natural”, but is this “natural” really natural, safe and useful for us?Let’s make one simple experiment. Take some of your cosmetics which are called “natural” and read place where ingredients are declared. Most likely you will find a lot of interesting and mysterious chemical words. How can it be so if product is natural?This aspect shows that word “natural” not always means truly natural and is only nice advertisement for manufacturing company. In fact they also include a multitude of synthetic ingredients. We must always check our cosmetic products if they don’t contain any of carcinogens,cancer-causing agents,toxins, irritants, contaminants or potentially harmful ingredients.
Natural Beauty
Visualization
You need to visualize the specific changes if you truly want to change your look. What will any improvements you make look like? See yourself with a streamlined body, healthier hair, clearer skin, majestic posture. These changes are realistic and attainable. Stay away from goals you'll never reach.
Don't compare yourself with someone you've seen on the TV or movie screen or on the cover of a magazine. Accept your uniqueness and capitalize on it.
Mirrors Boost Attitude
The quickest attitude adjustment is through reflection. Women who have low self esteem often avoid mirrors like the plague. However, mirrors can become a big ally.
Mirrors can tell you how you're progressing, in those little ways that may not be noticeable to the casual eye. It is the ultimate objective eye.
Do Everything Better
The way you use your beauty products will make all the difference in results.
For instance, try to duplicate what you see and feel your hair is shampooed at a salon. The product is always handled, never poured directly on hair.
Add a massage to your scalp when washing. While rinsing, lift your hair away from your scalp for about two minutes until it squeaks.
Discover The Virtues of Vanity
Confident women enjoy experimenting as a way of relieving stress and boost morale. Women who care about how they look are fascinating to watch, and teach us about taste and glamour. Vanity is a positive virtue, allowing us to fix our heads as well as our looks.
Look Pretty Amazing
Don't worry about looking pretty. Look pretty amazing show the world you care about yourself. Real beauty celebrates individuality. Rather than running around looking for beauty in pricey external products, discover within yourself. Make the most of what you have. You'll learn to like yourself and that will spark a light within.
Do One Thing For Yourself Everyday
Make yourself do it. It's the ultimate act of self-respect. Soak in the bubble bath or read an inspiring book. These little pleasures allow you to feel special. You can fake it if you, until you actually feel deserving of it. Whatever you choose, follow the action by writing down waht you did and how it made you feel. Make it your own "attitude file". Include stories, quotes from friends and photographs that have made you feel good about yourself.
Project Beauty
Feel good, feel pretty and that's just what the world will see. If you feel ugly, that's what the people will see. Try to look as good as you can. There are ways to live in beauty without being obsessive about it.
Find Supportive Friends
What people say, whether intentional or not, make us feel good or bad about ourselves. Look for people who make you feel good when you're down. This person will give you compliment. If you've done something different or if you're wearing something new, they will notice it. Keep this compliments and they will build your self esteem.
Listen To Your Inner Voice
Each of us has a voice inside our head that will give us advice. This is like a therapist. It will guide us in the right direction. It will calm us down, cheer us up and even help us figure out why we're overeating or not bothering to iron our clothes. The problem is that we often don't take time we need to hear this important information. Schedule some quiet time in a leisurely bath or walk, or even while putting on your makeup. Treat this intuition as an inner cheering section.
Take A Break
At least twice a day, set aside five minutes to recheck your make-up, hair, posture and clothing. No matter how impeccably you started out your day, a touch is both necessary and warranted. Take some deep breaths to renew and restore your appearance.
Mineral Makeup - All natural and works on everyone...
You need to visualize the specific changes if you truly want to change your look. What will any improvements you make look like? See yourself with a streamlined body, healthier hair, clearer skin, majestic posture. These changes are realistic and attainable. Stay away from goals you'll never reach.
Don't compare yourself with someone you've seen on the TV or movie screen or on the cover of a magazine. Accept your uniqueness and capitalize on it.
Mirrors Boost Attitude
The quickest attitude adjustment is through reflection. Women who have low self esteem often avoid mirrors like the plague. However, mirrors can become a big ally.
Mirrors can tell you how you're progressing, in those little ways that may not be noticeable to the casual eye. It is the ultimate objective eye.
Do Everything Better
The way you use your beauty products will make all the difference in results.
For instance, try to duplicate what you see and feel your hair is shampooed at a salon. The product is always handled, never poured directly on hair.
Add a massage to your scalp when washing. While rinsing, lift your hair away from your scalp for about two minutes until it squeaks.
Discover The Virtues of Vanity
Confident women enjoy experimenting as a way of relieving stress and boost morale. Women who care about how they look are fascinating to watch, and teach us about taste and glamour. Vanity is a positive virtue, allowing us to fix our heads as well as our looks.
Look Pretty Amazing
Don't worry about looking pretty. Look pretty amazing show the world you care about yourself. Real beauty celebrates individuality. Rather than running around looking for beauty in pricey external products, discover within yourself. Make the most of what you have. You'll learn to like yourself and that will spark a light within.
Do One Thing For Yourself Everyday
Make yourself do it. It's the ultimate act of self-respect. Soak in the bubble bath or read an inspiring book. These little pleasures allow you to feel special. You can fake it if you, until you actually feel deserving of it. Whatever you choose, follow the action by writing down waht you did and how it made you feel. Make it your own "attitude file". Include stories, quotes from friends and photographs that have made you feel good about yourself.
Project Beauty
Feel good, feel pretty and that's just what the world will see. If you feel ugly, that's what the people will see. Try to look as good as you can. There are ways to live in beauty without being obsessive about it.
Find Supportive Friends
What people say, whether intentional or not, make us feel good or bad about ourselves. Look for people who make you feel good when you're down. This person will give you compliment. If you've done something different or if you're wearing something new, they will notice it. Keep this compliments and they will build your self esteem.
Listen To Your Inner Voice
Each of us has a voice inside our head that will give us advice. This is like a therapist. It will guide us in the right direction. It will calm us down, cheer us up and even help us figure out why we're overeating or not bothering to iron our clothes. The problem is that we often don't take time we need to hear this important information. Schedule some quiet time in a leisurely bath or walk, or even while putting on your makeup. Treat this intuition as an inner cheering section.
Take A Break
At least twice a day, set aside five minutes to recheck your make-up, hair, posture and clothing. No matter how impeccably you started out your day, a touch is both necessary and warranted. Take some deep breaths to renew and restore your appearance.
Mineral Makeup - All natural and works on everyone...
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