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Beauty Tips on Mascara 101

August 4, 2010 by GuestPoster · Leave a Comment 

earing mascara is a good way to enhance your facial features.  It highlights the eyes once it is applied properly.  As much as you take care of your face you should take care of your cosmetics as well.  Let’s discuss some facts about mascara.

All cosmetics have a span of time, which is considered valid for use.  In short they have a shelf life.  Mascara is a cosmetics with a short life span, you need to discard it after 3 months especially when the liquid has dried up.  Black is the best general color of mascara for anyone to wear.  It is okay to use other colors as long as you know how and what is the proper color combination. If used improperly you will end up having a make up disaster.  When applying mascara hold the applicator vertically and wiggle it in between lashes. You can then apply it horizontally for a finishing touch.  Be warned not to share your mascara with others because this can be a carrier of organisms that can cause infection.

At the end of the day, no matter how tired you get never sleep with your mascara or any make up for that matter on.  You always need to wash your face.  Bear in mind that eyes are fragile, therefore you need to be very keen in cleaning it.  Avoid pulling and tugging.  You can use a wash cloth to clean the eyes thoroughly and gently.  When shopping for mascara and trying on a sample product make sure that the tester has a disposable brush.  It is always necessary to be sanitary at all times especially on things that touch your skin.

There are a lot of brands with different features when looking for mascaras.  You just have to make sure that you will be able to use it and not just stack it in your shelve after a single use.

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Salt is a Beauty Product

March 12, 2010 by GuestPoster · Leave a Comment 

Do you believe salt is a beauty product? I think this idea is crazy when I first heard of it. Cooking salt can be used for seasoning and cooking. Bath salt can be use for spa. I have never heard of something called facial salt. But, I have to tell you that this idea is neither from mother nor grandmother. It is from a beautiful Asian celebrity Lin Chi Ling. She uses salt to be her beauty product in many different ways and for many different purposes. And she uses salt every day as one of her beauty products. Why not we learn the little tips from and be as beautiful as she is.

When I knew that Chi Ling, a celebrity uses salt as her beauty products, I think the salt must be very special and expensive. But, later I realized that it is not. The cooking salt is what she talks about. Yes, the cooking salt that you can find in your kitchen. I did a little research and notice that salt was used for purification in the ancient time. In the Asian world, salt really plays a role in the thousands years of Asian beauty. The most attractive benefit to me is the inexpensive price and its natural and safe nature.

Facial cleansing is an important step to start with for all your skin care procedures. Other than cleanser alone, you can use salt to do yourself a deep clean. It is very simple. Hold a small amount of salt with your palm. Add 3 to 5 drops of water to the salt to form a salt solution. You can then massage your face with this salt solution for a while. After massaging, do not rinse your face at once. Wait for couples of minutes. When you see the salt solution is dried up to from small salt granules, you can rise your face. For best result, do it twice a day.

But if you have sensitive skin, you will have to be more careful. Firstly, you cannot do it every day. Secondly, you should only gently massage your face. Finally, do not massage your face for more than 1 minute. This is because the deep clean power for the salt partly comes from its exfoliating action. If you skin is sensitive and thin, too much exfoliating may cause your skin to be more sensitive. Also, if you have wounds on your face, you may have to be careful. You can skip that area or you can massage on the wound areas extremely gently.

Pimple is one of the big problems to ladies possessing oily skin. It is so disgusting that you can never perfectly conceal it with your makeup. So, when you discover a pimple on your face, you must take action. You can soak a cotton pad with some water. Then add a small amount of salt onto the cotton pad. Place the cotton pad onto your pimple. Wait until the cotton pad is dried to remove. Salt has great cleansing power and can diminish inflammation. Therefore, it can help your pimple recovery, too. Again, if you have little wound with your pimples, you may have to be careful that the salt will give you a stinging feeling.

Finally, salt is really good for oily skin. Not only because it can facilitate the recovery of pimples. It can also help reduce your sebum in the long run. You may use a little bit of salt to massage your face together with moisturizing lotion, especially the T zone. After a period of time, you may find your face does not “shine” anymore!

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Indoor Tanning Accelerators And Lotions

March 11, 2010 by GuestPoster · Leave a Comment 

These days indoor tanning has become commonplace all over the world. Especially in colder climates where the weather is not very conducive to sunbathing. We love to use the tanning salon and with that comes the need for indoor tanning lotions to help our skin not dry out and crack or damage due to UV rays. Many think that since its only 10 or 20 minutes that no tanning bed lotion is needed but they could not be further from reality.

Tanning bed lotion helps keep the skin moisturized and healthy. The fact is a tanning bed visit is worse than a whole day in the sun with no lotion. The tanning beds lamps offer direct UV light that is more intense than direct sunlight so it is imperative that you use some sort of indoor tanning bed lotion to help keep your skin moist and hydrated.

There are so many tanning products on the market, some good some not so good. It is mandatory that when you decide to go with a tanning lotion you first research it and make sure it gets good ratings and reviews. This can mean the difference between an uneven tan and a great looking tan. There are many sites online that have <tan accelerator reviews for you to read.
They will rate products on a scale and give you the consumers top picks with pros and cons to each.

This is something I highly recommend before purchasing any indoor tanning products. The best way to go about finding these sites is to Google tanning bed lotion reviews or tan accelerators and see if you can find as much as possible about the type of tanning lotions you need and want. Most of the sites are reputable and if not then just go to your local tanning salon to see what they have in stock. Most of the staff is extremely knowledgeable and can give you some sound advice for your skin type.

Facial Exercises – A Surgery-free Face Lift

February 25, 2010 by GuestPoster · Leave a Comment 

Do you have eye bags that mostly impair your vision? If this is the case, be wary and read on this article for it might contain what you need on how to lose eye bags. Money is not really a concern when you want to remove that eye bag. There are alternatives that don’t require costly surgical operations. Botox only gives you pain and side effects as well. Just be sure to affix to a facial exercise routine and be closely controlled to achieve a constructive lifestyle and diminish eye bag development.

It may be hard to believe at first, but there really is an existing method other than surgery that adds to face fitness. Find a great facial workout routine that consists of exercises for getting rid of eye bags. Facial exercises are more helpful and reasonable than Botox or surgery. But, never think that it stops there. Having facial exercises only cannot help you attain your goal. Fighting cases like this involves learning. Look for all potential reasons for having eye bags to actually eliminate one.

You should avoid salty foods, sleep early, avoid caffeine, drink 6-8 glasses of water daily, quit smoking, and stop drinking alcoholic beverages. By doing following those simple rules, you’re sure to have really played an important role in your eye bags problem and your overall health as well. Even though you’re the one who really brought this to your system, there’s still that feeling of hope to cure what you’ve done. One highly recommended advice is to be optimistic always and never think of negative thoughts. Reduce sodium intake. Sleep regularly and on time. Drink fresh fruit or veggie juices instead of caffeine. Stop the smoke take everything with regards to your health seriously. Convince yourself that you don’t need the help of an aesthetician or a doctor. Having a healthy diet, daily facial exercises, and adequate sleep will render you a surgery-free face lift in a month or even less.

A Few Easy Makeup Tips

February 6, 2010 by GuestPoster · Leave a Comment 

Looking for some easy-to-follow makeup tips? Here are a few that even makeup beginners can do. Remember, the key with makeup and cosmetics is to practice, practice, practice. Over time, you’ll get more comfortable with your beauty routine and you’ll get better at applying your makeup so it’s most flattering on you.

Applying a moisturizer before putting on any makeup is something you should always do. Not only is it good for the long term overall condition of your skin, it helps fill in any cracks or creases created by dry skin. You want your moisturizer to fill in those lines rather than have your makeup get in there. A moisturizer will also help prevent flaking which can be hard to cover up.

Using different concealers for various areas will be more effective. White or yellow concealer works best for under eye circles. Apply the concealer by dotting it under your eyes and then blend it in with your fingertip or makeup sponge. The area under the eyes will be lighter after application which is easier to even out later with your foundation. Blue or green shades work best for evening out red patches such as those caused by rosacea or acne. Skin colored concealers are good for overall coverage and for dabbing onto a single pimple.

Putting on blush can be confusing. The idea behind blush is to accent your cheeks, not to paint them. Apply powdered blush in upward strokes just below the cheekbones and/or on the bottom portion of them. To avoid the painted look, choose the right shade. Deep pinks work on darker skin while lighter skin does well with a paler shade. Make sure it is well blended or it will just look like streaks.

A great tip for mascara application is to start as close to base of the eyelid as possible. As your move the brush through the lashes, wiggle the brush slightly. This will help the brush cover each lash and give lashes a fuller look. Allow mascara to dry for 15 seconds and repeat. To add length, slow down your motion at the very end of the stroke and give a tiny pull before removing the mascara brush.

To help keep lipstick from working its way outside of the lip line, run a cotton swab of translucent powder around the edges of your lips to form a barricade to keep lipstick in. For making it stay on longer, apply some pressed powder on top of your lipstick to set it in and then apply another coat.

An easy way to keep lipstick from getting onto your teeth is to suck your thumb! Not really, but put your thumb in your mouth as if you were going to suck on it. Then slide your thumb out. All the lip color on the inside of your lips that would have gotten on your teeth comes off on your thumb.

If you’re serious about beauty and truly want to learn how to apply makeup, these tips will definitely help get you started.

Cellulite Removal: The Secrets of the Top Fashion Models

January 5, 2010 by GuestPoster · Leave a Comment 

The top fashion models have silky smooth legs. However, mere mortal women can struggle with the dimples and bumps of cellulite. So what secret do the top models share only with each other? The answer is the three most effective cellulite treatments that work.

Before you understand how these remedies work, you need to know how cellulite forms in the first place. Underneath the skin, a layer of fat exists which is strung together with fibrous cords. Cellulite occurs when these cords thicken and harden causing the panels of fat to clump together and move upwards towards the skin. This results in the dimples on the outer skin.

One of the most common methods of cellulite removal is to use specially formulated lotions. These creams work by moisturizing the skin, improving its appearance and are most effective for cellulite on the thighs and butt. Stay away from creams that claim they can actually cause the cellulite fat to be reduced. There is no mechanism by which a cream can find its way down into the layer under the skin and make changes to the fat. Lotions that make these types of claims tend to be overpriced and you would be better of paying for the same type of cream under a cheaper brand name.

While lotions can work, the higher paid fashion models often attend day spas or anti cellulite clinics to be massage by specific machines. These devices smooth out the skin and help soften up the harden cords. This is an effective treatment which can be costly. One session has an average price of $100 and clients will need to attend the clinic twice weekly for several months. The results are also not permanent with maintenance sessions a must. The cost puts this treatment out of the reach of the majority of women with only the top models and actresses in Hollywood being able to afford the sessions.

The third and most drastic method is liposuction. This is the most costly of all the remedies and as an invasive procedure has risks associated with it. If liposuction is something that you would like to explore then it is essential that you speak to a board certified cosmetic surgeon who can provide advice on your situation.