Cosmetics Tips
Looking your best is easy with these simple cosmetics tips!
Keep your cosmetics fresh
Makeup does have an expiry date! It might not be written on the packaging, but there will come a time when your cosmetics won't be as vibrant, smooth or nice to wear as they used to be. Not only is it a good sign that you're possibly in the wrong season, it's also important if you want to be looking your best! Keep your makeup rotated every 6 months or so.
Make sure you're wearing the right cosmetics for your skin tone
The tragic flaw many people make when buying cosmetics is not matching them to their skin tone. This makes it almost impossible when trying to find the right foundation and concealer, but it also affects the lipstick and eye shadow you should be wearing. There are ways to determine skin tone, and you should base your cosmetics selections around the right tone:
Ruddy skin tone is associated with burning easily, but also with becoming easily flushed or pink-cheeked.
Yellow skin tones respond poorly to yellowish foundation and concealer and make the skin look more flawed than it did before.
Yellow-olive skin tone is easily identified because it's mainly found in people who tan easily and don't burn often. So if you come in from the beach a shade other than bright red, yellow-olive is you!
Olive skin tones are slightly gray or ashen, do not burn easily and have greenish undertones.
Neutral skin tone has no obvious yellow, olive or ruddy tones, nor any features of these skin tones.
Cosmetics counter assistants will be able to assist you in determining your skin tone, and also offer you the best options for cosmetics and colors. Similarly, you will find great tips just by looking through fashion magazines: ruddy skin responds well to earthy colors such as browns, greens, corals and reds; medium yellow and ruddy skin tones go well with both light and dark browns; darker olive skin looks great in more vibrant shades of ruby and cherry; and dark skin tones love more natural, soft pinks, corals and browns.
Wearing the 'wrong' cosmetics for your skin tone can result in you looking washed out, accentuating blemishes and otherwise causing flawed skin.
Learn to apply your cosmetics properly
Make sure you don't look like a ... well, clown ... after you put your makeup on in the morning. Most of us learn how to put on our faces from our friends in junior high or our mothers, and that's all well and good until we have to go to an important business meeting and we realize we actually don't know how to apply eyeliner!
Many makeup artists will actually visit you in your own home or as part of a cosmetics party and teach you how to do it properly, or you can visit a cosmetics counter and have them take you through the process. There's more to a great look than just throwing your makeup on, but there are simple and easy tricks that will have you looking gorgeous in no time!
Foundation: don't forget to blend foundation into your neck, or you'll end up with an unsightly line around your jaw; apply concealer after foundation!
Eye shadow: apply your base color from the inside out, then define your eyes with a darker shade in the crease of your eyelid; for extra definition, use a light shadow on your brow bone.
Eye liner: steady your hand by resting on a flat surface, and always apply from the inside to the outside of your eye; extending the liner beyond the end of your eyelids will give a great exotic look!
Mascara: two layers is best; apply the first layer downwards from the roots, then again upwards from the midway point of the lashes; apply a finer layer to the bottom lashes so you don't look like a panda, then leave for a couple of minutes and repeat.
Lipstick: the way you apply your lippy depends on the shape of your mouth, but make sure your lip liner (if you use one) matches the color of your lipstick, use a base or primer, apply color with a lip brush and remember to blot; finish off with an application of lip gloss for perfectly luscious lips.
Monday, November 5, 2007
=> Home made masks, face packs
home made masks, face packs
Our face is very dear to all of us and it does not pinch us a little to spend fortune to preserve it beautiful. It is not easy simple to stay pretty and fresh. it needs a lot of hard work. Remember no gain without pain. To protect your face from day to day harsh damages we really do not have to spend whole day in front of our mirror instead we just have to be regular. It is also required that you do not use any face cream, lotion or gel which have heavy chemicals in it.
So following are some of the recipes to make home made masks, face packs and scrubs for daily use
For Glowing SkinWhat do you need: A ripped banana, sandalwood powder and honey
Method: Mix sandalwood powder with mashed banana and honey into a thick paste.
What does it do: It works as a deep cleanser and gives natural glow to dull dry skin.
For Wrinkled Skin
What do you need: almonds and milk
Method: Soak almonds in milk overnight. Grind almonds in the same milk after taking off it's brown skin. Grind it into paste do not make the paste runny by adding to much of milk.
What does it do: Almonds are rich in Vitamin A which moisturizes the skin and milk improves the complexion and cleanses it naturally.
For Blemishes
What do you need: Honey
Method: Apply natural honey on your face and massage it gentle all over your face for 10 minutes and wash your face with cold water.
What does it do: Honey can be used instead of alpha hydroxy masks because if its high content of the acid. It is also safe for sensitive skin.
As a gentle face scrub
What do you need: Walnuts, rose water and milk
Method: Make a paste with walnuts, milk and rose water. The paste would not get to thin, it would be granular.
What does it do: It would remove dead skin and appears new fresh skin.
For enlarged pores
What do you need: lemon juice and orange juice
Method: Mix the juices and apply on all over face giving upward and outward stokes. Wash it after 10 minutes.
What does it do: It is good facial mask for oily skin. It helps improving the large pores condition.
For Under eye dark circles
What do you need:Cucumber juice or tea bags or mint leaves
Method: Apply cotton pads soaked in cucumber juice or tea bags soaked in iced water on your eyes. Crushed mint leaves also helps for under-eye circles or to relieve stress.
What does it do: It has cooling effect and is very relaxing.
For aging skin
What do you need: white of an egg and honey
Method: Beat white of an egg with honey and apply on face. Avoid getting to close to eyes.
What does it do: It keeps skin soft and moisturized, prevents wrinkles.
For large pores
What do you need: Plain water Ice
Method: Massage your face with ice for 10 minutes.
What does it do: It tightens the pores and make the appearance of the pores less visible.
Our face is very dear to all of us and it does not pinch us a little to spend fortune to preserve it beautiful. It is not easy simple to stay pretty and fresh. it needs a lot of hard work. Remember no gain without pain. To protect your face from day to day harsh damages we really do not have to spend whole day in front of our mirror instead we just have to be regular. It is also required that you do not use any face cream, lotion or gel which have heavy chemicals in it.
So following are some of the recipes to make home made masks, face packs and scrubs for daily use
For Glowing SkinWhat do you need: A ripped banana, sandalwood powder and honey
Method: Mix sandalwood powder with mashed banana and honey into a thick paste.
What does it do: It works as a deep cleanser and gives natural glow to dull dry skin.
For Wrinkled Skin
What do you need: almonds and milk
Method: Soak almonds in milk overnight. Grind almonds in the same milk after taking off it's brown skin. Grind it into paste do not make the paste runny by adding to much of milk.
What does it do: Almonds are rich in Vitamin A which moisturizes the skin and milk improves the complexion and cleanses it naturally.
For Blemishes
What do you need: Honey
Method: Apply natural honey on your face and massage it gentle all over your face for 10 minutes and wash your face with cold water.
What does it do: Honey can be used instead of alpha hydroxy masks because if its high content of the acid. It is also safe for sensitive skin.
As a gentle face scrub
What do you need: Walnuts, rose water and milk
Method: Make a paste with walnuts, milk and rose water. The paste would not get to thin, it would be granular.
What does it do: It would remove dead skin and appears new fresh skin.
For enlarged pores
What do you need: lemon juice and orange juice
Method: Mix the juices and apply on all over face giving upward and outward stokes. Wash it after 10 minutes.
What does it do: It is good facial mask for oily skin. It helps improving the large pores condition.
For Under eye dark circles
What do you need:Cucumber juice or tea bags or mint leaves
Method: Apply cotton pads soaked in cucumber juice or tea bags soaked in iced water on your eyes. Crushed mint leaves also helps for under-eye circles or to relieve stress.
What does it do: It has cooling effect and is very relaxing.
For aging skin
What do you need: white of an egg and honey
Method: Beat white of an egg with honey and apply on face. Avoid getting to close to eyes.
What does it do: It keeps skin soft and moisturized, prevents wrinkles.
For large pores
What do you need: Plain water Ice
Method: Massage your face with ice for 10 minutes.
What does it do: It tightens the pores and make the appearance of the pores less visible.
=> Herbs and their use in skin care
Some of the common herbs and their use in skin care
Tea Green it is considered to be a natural antiseptic, which can safely used for acne and skin irritations. Tea tree oil is also know for stimulating hair growth in the scalp for those who want natural way to help with hair growth. Tea Tree is a pure oil, culled from the leaves of an evergreen tree native to Australia. It helps improving uncomfortable, itchy, flaky scalp conditions and to help hair lice and unwanted bacteria from the scalp. It has a natural ,clean, fresh, herbal scent.
Shea Butter is found exclusively in Africa. Unrefined Shea Butter can be used as a natural moisturizer for the skin. It is light and creamy, and melts on your skin leaving it soft and silky. It should be applied liberally on extra dry area of your elbows, cracked heels, hands and improves the strech marks. Shea butter can be used for daily application.
Jojoba is a plant that grows in many semi-arid regions of the world. Jojoba plants are woody perennial bushes native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, northern Mexico and arid California. Jojoba is now grown commercially in Argentina, Israel, Peru and Australia, in addition to the United States. Massage you scalp with jojoba oil which penetrates deep into the skin to help infuse and saturate hair. It is a miracle for hair growth and helps preventing spilt end.
Saw Palmetto is called a dwarf palm. The Saw Palmetto extract comes from the berries of the small palm trees. Saw Palmetto isa tonic and herbal medicine which is used to improve skin and scalp conditions. It isnow vastly used by both men and women to maintain healthy skin and hair. Massage your scalp with the extract daily to prevent hair loss.
Seaweeds are found throughout the world's oceans and seas and none is known to be poisonous.Seaweed is rich in minerals, which stimulates and energizes the scalp and revitalize hair leaving it shinier, and healthier. You can use facial creams ,which are available at beauty stores , rich in seaweed. Seaweed id used extensively in face masks which improve skin texture, rehydrates your skin and prevents dryness.
Alfalfa is popularly known as father of all foods. It works wonders for weak and breaking nails. It is an excellent herb to improve bad mouth breath. Alfalfa contains one and half times more protein than grains like wheat and corn and its carbohydrate content is only half of that found in grains.
Aloe Vera iis a plant grows in a rosette formation. Its juice is used as an antiseptic on burns and reduces pain. The regular use of the clear aloe gel replenishes lost skin moisture and helps in attaining a soft as well as a radiant complexion with youthful tone and appearance.
Basil is a scared herb originated in India. Basil has been widely used in cosmetics. It can be used to diminish the black spots on the face. Grind dried basil leaf, neem powder and dried mint leaves or leaves. Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the black spots. It is also beneficial in reducing enlarged pores by applying with rose water.
Chamomile is a wonder smoothing herb. It has been known as a gentle relaxant that has worked for a variety of common problems from stress to menstrual cramps. It works for tried and puffy eyes. Make a cup of Chamomile tea let it cool. Deep a wash cloth in it and place it over your eyes 2-3 times daily. You may preserve the left over in a clean container but it is recommended that you prepare fresh tea everyday.
Primrose oil is extracted from the evening primrose plant which is also called Oenothera biennis. It is a wildflower found in North America, Europe, parts of Asia and east of the Rockies to the Atlantic. Primrose oil promotes healthy hair, skin and nails.
Turmeric powder is obtained from turmeric root which is a great antibiotic. It makes number of useful face packs at home. Mix turmeric powder with rose water, lemon and milk. Apply it on face leave it until dry and wash it off with cold water. It is helpful for acne prone and oily skin.
Thyme herb is one of the most surprising herbs.Thyme is a herb of Mediterranean origin .Thyme ointments can help to reduce spots. It is well known for its deep cleansing properties to remove dull and dead skin.
Rosemary using rosemary improves circulation and the nerves. It is used to improve the wrinkled and tried skin. It can be used to clean blemishes, acne and dry dull skin. The regular use of rosemary on scalp leaves hair shiny and beautiful.
Tea Green it is considered to be a natural antiseptic, which can safely used for acne and skin irritations. Tea tree oil is also know for stimulating hair growth in the scalp for those who want natural way to help with hair growth. Tea Tree is a pure oil, culled from the leaves of an evergreen tree native to Australia. It helps improving uncomfortable, itchy, flaky scalp conditions and to help hair lice and unwanted bacteria from the scalp. It has a natural ,clean, fresh, herbal scent.
Shea Butter is found exclusively in Africa. Unrefined Shea Butter can be used as a natural moisturizer for the skin. It is light and creamy, and melts on your skin leaving it soft and silky. It should be applied liberally on extra dry area of your elbows, cracked heels, hands and improves the strech marks. Shea butter can be used for daily application.
Jojoba is a plant that grows in many semi-arid regions of the world. Jojoba plants are woody perennial bushes native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, northern Mexico and arid California. Jojoba is now grown commercially in Argentina, Israel, Peru and Australia, in addition to the United States. Massage you scalp with jojoba oil which penetrates deep into the skin to help infuse and saturate hair. It is a miracle for hair growth and helps preventing spilt end.
Saw Palmetto is called a dwarf palm. The Saw Palmetto extract comes from the berries of the small palm trees. Saw Palmetto isa tonic and herbal medicine which is used to improve skin and scalp conditions. It isnow vastly used by both men and women to maintain healthy skin and hair. Massage your scalp with the extract daily to prevent hair loss.
Seaweeds are found throughout the world's oceans and seas and none is known to be poisonous.Seaweed is rich in minerals, which stimulates and energizes the scalp and revitalize hair leaving it shinier, and healthier. You can use facial creams ,which are available at beauty stores , rich in seaweed. Seaweed id used extensively in face masks which improve skin texture, rehydrates your skin and prevents dryness.
Alfalfa is popularly known as father of all foods. It works wonders for weak and breaking nails. It is an excellent herb to improve bad mouth breath. Alfalfa contains one and half times more protein than grains like wheat and corn and its carbohydrate content is only half of that found in grains.
Aloe Vera iis a plant grows in a rosette formation. Its juice is used as an antiseptic on burns and reduces pain. The regular use of the clear aloe gel replenishes lost skin moisture and helps in attaining a soft as well as a radiant complexion with youthful tone and appearance.
Basil is a scared herb originated in India. Basil has been widely used in cosmetics. It can be used to diminish the black spots on the face. Grind dried basil leaf, neem powder and dried mint leaves or leaves. Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the black spots. It is also beneficial in reducing enlarged pores by applying with rose water.
Chamomile is a wonder smoothing herb. It has been known as a gentle relaxant that has worked for a variety of common problems from stress to menstrual cramps. It works for tried and puffy eyes. Make a cup of Chamomile tea let it cool. Deep a wash cloth in it and place it over your eyes 2-3 times daily. You may preserve the left over in a clean container but it is recommended that you prepare fresh tea everyday.
Primrose oil is extracted from the evening primrose plant which is also called Oenothera biennis. It is a wildflower found in North America, Europe, parts of Asia and east of the Rockies to the Atlantic. Primrose oil promotes healthy hair, skin and nails.
Turmeric powder is obtained from turmeric root which is a great antibiotic. It makes number of useful face packs at home. Mix turmeric powder with rose water, lemon and milk. Apply it on face leave it until dry and wash it off with cold water. It is helpful for acne prone and oily skin.
Thyme herb is one of the most surprising herbs.Thyme is a herb of Mediterranean origin .Thyme ointments can help to reduce spots. It is well known for its deep cleansing properties to remove dull and dead skin.
Rosemary using rosemary improves circulation and the nerves. It is used to improve the wrinkled and tried skin. It can be used to clean blemishes, acne and dry dull skin. The regular use of rosemary on scalp leaves hair shiny and beautiful.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
=> Skin Care Tips
Skin Care Tips
Radiant, healthy skin is not impossible! Follow these great skin care tips to get soft, glowing skin every day of the week.
Drink plenty of water and eat well
There is nothing more important for healthy skin than a healthy you. Keeping your body hydrated will in turn moisturize your skin and give it that radiant look we all want. Leafy green vegetables, fresh fruit and grains will all contribute to healthy skin. And remember, eating oily foods will only make your skin oily too, so try to avoid them!
Take care of your skin
A daily beauty routine is vital for maintaining healthy skin. Whilst you should be careful not to overdo it and hence dry out your skin, ensuring that your pores are clear and your skin is hydrated should be a regular occurrence. Use a light exfoliant daily, followed by an alcohol-free toner and a good moisturizer.
Dead skin cells are what cause your skin to lose lustre and radiance. Regular exfoliation removes dead and damaged cells, revitalizing skin and bringing life back to it. Toner then acts as an antiseptic, cleaning open pores and reducing the risk of infection and a continuing build up of dirt and oil.
Moisturize
Having a great moisturizer is just about the best skin care tip you will receive. Choose one that is thick and creamy, but also contains zinc oxide and is SPF 50 to protect your skin against aging and damaging UV rays and sunburn. A slightly tinted moisturizer can be a great way to encourage a healthy glow during the summer months.
Be sun savvy
Sun damage is the number one sign of aging, especially in women. Increased exposure to the sun's harmful rays can cause irreversible wrinkles, dryness and cracked skin. Be liberal in applying a protective moisturizer or sun screen every day, even if you are not planning to be outside. UV rays are extremely penetrative and will burn your skin without you even realizing!
There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Protect your skin and stop premature aging.
Remove the day to day before bed
Leaving makeup on after a long day of perspiring and dashing about can undo all of the good work you've already done! Besides unsightly panda eyes, powder and concealer will clog pores and cause blackheads and a build up of excess oil underneath the skin, leading to breakouts and that awful shiny appearance.
Use a cleansing wipe or face wash to gently remove face and eye makeup, making sure you moisturize or apply a night cream afterwards. Voila, a perfect canvas for the next morning!
Avoid unnecessary stress and pressure on your body
Skin responds to stressful situations, responding with a tendency to break out in pimples or become dry and flaky. To ensure the health of your skin (and you, of course!) try to reduce or remove the stress in your life as quickly as possible. Your skin will also thank you if you refrain from smoking or heavy drinking. Both of these activities will rapidly increase signs of aging and cause some serious long-term damage to otherwise radiant skin.
If you can't remove the stressful situation, make sure you are doing everything else in your power to keep your skin healthy. Don't stress out about it though, that gets kind of redundant!
Make sure you get enough sleep Similarly, your skin needs time to rejuvenate each day. Relaxing the muscles in your face during sleep gives your skin a chance to rebuild elasticity and readily renew cells.
Sleeping builds up oxygen levels in your body, and is the cheapest, easiest and most relaxing way to get great looking skin!
And remember, we all have days of less than perfect skin. Whether it's because we're pre-menstrual, run down or just feeling a bit lazy, our skin responds to changes in the weather, in routine and in our general wellbeing. It does not need to mean the end of the world. If you do have a bad skin day, just continue with your existing beauty routine and the scary ogre look will pass!
Radiant, healthy skin is not impossible! Follow these great skin care tips to get soft, glowing skin every day of the week.
Drink plenty of water and eat well
There is nothing more important for healthy skin than a healthy you. Keeping your body hydrated will in turn moisturize your skin and give it that radiant look we all want. Leafy green vegetables, fresh fruit and grains will all contribute to healthy skin. And remember, eating oily foods will only make your skin oily too, so try to avoid them!
Take care of your skin
A daily beauty routine is vital for maintaining healthy skin. Whilst you should be careful not to overdo it and hence dry out your skin, ensuring that your pores are clear and your skin is hydrated should be a regular occurrence. Use a light exfoliant daily, followed by an alcohol-free toner and a good moisturizer.
Dead skin cells are what cause your skin to lose lustre and radiance. Regular exfoliation removes dead and damaged cells, revitalizing skin and bringing life back to it. Toner then acts as an antiseptic, cleaning open pores and reducing the risk of infection and a continuing build up of dirt and oil.
Moisturize
Having a great moisturizer is just about the best skin care tip you will receive. Choose one that is thick and creamy, but also contains zinc oxide and is SPF 50 to protect your skin against aging and damaging UV rays and sunburn. A slightly tinted moisturizer can be a great way to encourage a healthy glow during the summer months.
Be sun savvy
Sun damage is the number one sign of aging, especially in women. Increased exposure to the sun's harmful rays can cause irreversible wrinkles, dryness and cracked skin. Be liberal in applying a protective moisturizer or sun screen every day, even if you are not planning to be outside. UV rays are extremely penetrative and will burn your skin without you even realizing!
There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Protect your skin and stop premature aging.
Remove the day to day before bed
Leaving makeup on after a long day of perspiring and dashing about can undo all of the good work you've already done! Besides unsightly panda eyes, powder and concealer will clog pores and cause blackheads and a build up of excess oil underneath the skin, leading to breakouts and that awful shiny appearance.
Use a cleansing wipe or face wash to gently remove face and eye makeup, making sure you moisturize or apply a night cream afterwards. Voila, a perfect canvas for the next morning!
Avoid unnecessary stress and pressure on your body
Skin responds to stressful situations, responding with a tendency to break out in pimples or become dry and flaky. To ensure the health of your skin (and you, of course!) try to reduce or remove the stress in your life as quickly as possible. Your skin will also thank you if you refrain from smoking or heavy drinking. Both of these activities will rapidly increase signs of aging and cause some serious long-term damage to otherwise radiant skin.
If you can't remove the stressful situation, make sure you are doing everything else in your power to keep your skin healthy. Don't stress out about it though, that gets kind of redundant!
Make sure you get enough sleep Similarly, your skin needs time to rejuvenate each day. Relaxing the muscles in your face during sleep gives your skin a chance to rebuild elasticity and readily renew cells.
Sleeping builds up oxygen levels in your body, and is the cheapest, easiest and most relaxing way to get great looking skin!
And remember, we all have days of less than perfect skin. Whether it's because we're pre-menstrual, run down or just feeling a bit lazy, our skin responds to changes in the weather, in routine and in our general wellbeing. It does not need to mean the end of the world. If you do have a bad skin day, just continue with your existing beauty routine and the scary ogre look will pass!
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