Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Winter Makeup




Skin care routine and cosmetics for winters need to undergo a heavy makeover for the chilly cold season. You need to look more glamorous and more polished during the season. Matte understated shades such as coffee, chocolate and smoky shades for eyes and berry tones for lips and cheeks replace the fresh summer face. Gloss is in again and so are our beloved fruity and spicy tones of cosmetics. Velvety shades are the way to go for a winter woman. Here are some tips you can use this Christmas season:


[1] A bit of sheen on eyes can be used too for a change, if you are using nude shades; while on lips, it can help your lips to look more voluptuous


[2] Either your moisturizer or your foundation should have broad-spectrum sun protection factor to block UV sunrays that do not leave our skin alone even for winters. Matt finish foundation is better for winders.


[3] For fragrance, stick to essence of essential oils, spices and other natural aromas.


[4] If you want to sport long eyelashes, you may try fake individual eyelashes that can be applied using tweezers


[5] Sheer layer of creamy blushers can boost up your subtle makeup.


[6] Smokey eyes look best in winters and you can use eye shadows in cinnamon and coffee shades for sultry effect.


[7] Though, normally black mascaras make a comeback every winter season, this time it is the shades of Aubergine that are a great hit for the purple tint that matches your colored locks. A dark brown shade of waterproof mascara is a multipurpose product too.


[8] Tinted lip balms in honey, blackberry and red currant tones look great too in winters


[9] Tinted powder with a slight shimmer is great for winters.


[10] Use ample amount of skin-priming moisturizers, especially meant for winters, on your face that may have properties to exfoliate gently and lower concentration of alpha hydroxy acids. Night cream should be heavy for winters.


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Thursday, September 13, 2007

Make Up Tips



Make Up Tips

* The most important thing for make up is the color that suits you and makes you more attractive.

* Create new colors by mixing different shades

* If you want to highlight your eyes, keep your lipstick or lip gloss fairly light and neutral. If your mouth is a full, well shaped one, use a dark or stronger shade of lipstick and keep your eye make up clean and soft

* To prevent tanning, apply equal quantities of almond oil and malt vinegar one hour before your bath.

* Colors such as deep browns, burgundy, wine and blood-red work well on Indian skin.

* Keep lipsticks of pink, mauve and orange colors.

* Do not sleep in your make up as this can cause your lashes to dry out and become brittle.

* Foundation and loose powder are a great way to get an even complexion in minutes

* Use a good concealer to hide dark circles under eyes, crease lines and other marks and scars
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Sunday, September 2, 2007

Natural Acne Skincare


5 Tips for Natural Skincare
There are several tips for your natural skin care.

Tip 1: Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation...
A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower. It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit is that the gentle pressure is calming to the nervous system. To give yourself a dry brush exfoliation, you'll need a soft, natural bristle brush.
Tip 2: Rev Up Your Digestion.
In alternative medicine, good skin is a reflection of a good digestive system. People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis often suffer from constipation, imbalanced "good" vs. "bad" bacteria, leaky gut, and other digestive conditions. The two most common sluggish digestion culprits are:.
Tip 3: Invigorate Sluggish Circulation ..
Do you sit at your desk for hours, only getting up to go to the bathroom? One of the best things you can do for your skin, stress level, and overall health is to get moving! Inactivity affects skin by promoting bloating and puffiness, acne, cellulite, and loss of muscle tone. You'll learn more about exercise in Step 9 of the Wellness Makeover. Here are some quick suggestions:Take a quick break to go outside and walk around the block...
Book a massage therapy appointment.

Close your door and stretch.

Go to the gym.

Start each morning by stretching.

Get a skipping rope.

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Tip 4: Avoid Excess Sugar
Most people do not realize this but excess sugar is one of the main causes of premature aging. The more sugar we eat, the more sugar we have entering our bloodstream. Over time, this can result in a process known as glycation, which is when a glucose (sugar) molecule damages a protein molecule by sticking to it. The new molecules formed are called advanced glycation end-products, or AGEs. AGEs damage collagen in skin, cartilage, and ligaments, making them lose their elasticity. Wrinkles form and skin begins to sag.Try This - It may seem impossible to reduce your sugar intake, but it can be done! A gradual approach works best. In the next week, choose one thing you're going to do to decrease the amount of sugar you consume. For example, start by cutting the amount of sugar in your daily coffee or tea by half. Every week, find another way you can decrease your sugar intake. Pretty soon, you'll be surprised at how far you've come!...
Tip 5: Eat Some Good Fats...
Essential fats are simply fats your body cannot live without. They are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Essential fats help you live longer, keep your heart healthy, fight inflammation, and possibly prevent cancer. They are also particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as eczema and acne, and also for people with dry skin. People with essential fat deficiency sometimes notice bumps on the backs of their arms. Here are my suggestions on getting more essential fats: Flaxseed and walnut oil - Use flaxeed oil or walnut oil with balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing. Be sure to keep these oils refrigerated. They should not be heated or used for cooking...
Cold water fish - Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea...
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