Cleaning Nicotine Stains - Simple Home Remedies
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April KerrThe most obvious and lingering signs of smoking are the tar and nicotine stains on the skin and teeth. The most prominent discolorations usually appear on the lips and on the nails of the fingers. Some ex-smokers often find these to be rather stubborn, and some of the deep stains may last long after the person has stopped smoking. For people who continue to smoke, the months and years from this habit can be clearly seen in the lank and brittle hair, the yellowing nails, the dark brownish crusts under the fingernails, the blackened lips, the dark gums and the yellowing enamel of the teeth. The best recommendation for the permanent removal of these stains and discolorations is the permanent removal of the person's smoking habit.
However, for ex-smokers who want to remove their ugly marks of a former addiction, there are some very simple home remedies for cleaning nicotine stains and tar tarnishes on the skin.
1. Lemons (or any citrus fruit) can help bleach the discolorations on the skin, especially on the lips. Simply slice a fresh fruit and have the person apply it on the lips daily, for 2 to 5 minutes at a time. This can also be used on the discoloration on the fingertips and under the nails. The person can scrub the freshly sliced citrus fruit and its pulp vigorously on the affected areas for 2 to 5 minutes, and then rinse with water afterwards. However, this treatment is done best on skin areas that have no breaks or external damages since citrus juice and pulp can sting. Vinegar may be substituted for lemons, as long as the product label indicated that the vinegar is naturally made and is not mixed with any other chemical or preservative.
2. Yellowish nails can be buffed, covered over with nail polish or allowed to grow out. Many people would prefer that the nails eventually grow out, revealing the natural pink health of the tissues under the nails. However, more immediate and temporary remedies include buffing the nails with a mineral buffer (will add shine to the nails but will not really hide the discoloration) and painting the nails with color and polish. Rubbing the nails with freshly grated garlic can help strengthen the nails and eliminate the yellowish tinge. However, this treatment should be used sparingly - about once a week only and only for less than 2 minutes at a time. Wash hands thoroughly after treatment with soap and water. Pat dry and allowed to stay that way (without putting on lotions or moisturizers) for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Only then can you moisturize the skin of the hands with Vitamin E enriched lotion or moisturizer.
3. This problem can also be tackled internally. Increasing one's intake of Vitamin C and E can help speed up the skin renewal process, making the underlying tissues under the skin and nails to come out looking more rejuvenated.
As for the yellowing teeth, it would be best if the person is to consult a dentist. Some home remedies and products may actually do more harm to the weakened enamel of smokers' (or ex-smoker') teeth, causing the gums to look blacker and the enamel more brownish looking.
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Shampoo For Itchy Scalp
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Tim FaberIf you're one of millions who suffer from an itchy or dry scalp, there are shampoos that can help reduce the itching, flakes and inflammation while leaving your scalp and hair clean and refreshed.
Itchy scalp can be the result of several factors. Dryness, excessive oil, bacteria and fungus, or the onset of scalp diseases such as dermatitis or psoriasis. Most common symptoms are white flakes, chronic itching (and scratching), and temporary localized thinning.
With that said, there are two prominent treatments for itchy scalp.
One, if the dryness or itchiness is the result of excessive oil (sebum), using a shampoo that regulates the sebaceous glands helps control oil. Oil accumulates and attracts dirt and styling products (hairspray, styling gels, etc.) Trapped dirt and oil clog follicle pores and can cause inflammation - leading to irritation and flaking. These symptoms, though often confused with dandruff, are inherently benign and can be effectively treated with a clarifying shampoo or what that targets reduction of oil.
Two, if oil combines with yeast in the hair, bacteria and fungus can form. This is most common in dermatitis (seborrhea dermatitis) and, again, can be effectively treated with an anti-fungal shampoo or one specifically formulated for dermatitis.
The key objective of any shampoo for itchy scalp is tackling oil production. This can be accomplished by looking for one of three active ingredients.
Zinc PCA
Peppermint or Menthol
Emu Oil
Zinc PCA is used in many hair products to regulate and slow the production of sebum.
Controlling sebum acts to ward off inflammation and flaking by deep cleaning and clarifying the scalp and hair. Effective at removing dirt and product build-up, Zinc PCA is a botanical complex that is gentle on the scalp and helping to heal while removing flakes.
Peppermint and menthol act in very much the same way as Zinc. Menthol is an extract of peppermint (and spearmint) and has the added benefit of increased healing of damaged skin and is aromatic to boot! Often used in shampoos to awaken the senses, there are many therapeutic qualities for reducing itchiness.
Emu oil has become one of the "miracle oils" for hair and skin care products alike. It penetrates deeply into the scalp and soothes and heals inflammation. It is a natural anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory and has superior moisturizing properties. it is very effective for treating fungus and bacteria and providing soothing relief to dry, itchy scalp.
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The Unique Advantages of Crystal Glass Nail Files
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Daryl PlazaThere are many unique advantages of crystal glass nail files. These nail files are much like standard nail files as far as design and functionality. The only difference is that they are created with crystal glass. The structure as a whole is smooth and does not contain the uncomfortable points that standard files have.
In addition to this, it has a standard rough surface much like regular files. One of the top advantages associated with this product is the life span in which it can be used.
Unlike standard files, this type can be used over and over again for many years because of its unique design and durability. Here, you will learn more about the unique advantages of crystal glass nail files.
Amazingly, these crystal nail files are extremely functional. They can be used on real fingernails and even artificial fingernails. Many individuals use the roughened section to clear away rough skin near the nails, and many have found this roughened section to be effective when it comes to combating rough skin that accumulates in the heel section of the foot as well!
Many individuals have expressed concern over glass splinters and even the smoothing down of the rough design. However, due to the design of this type of nail file, this is not likely to occur, and glass splintering definitely does not occur.
Due to the fact that hygiene is an essential element of nail care, many individuals are concerned that the glass file created from crystal has less hygienic quality than standard nail files. In all actuality, the crystal glass nail file is much more hygienic than that of the standards on the market today.
This file can be cleaned and sanitized over and over again! In addition to this, crystal glass lacks the pores that other nail file materials have. This is a cost effective choice for the individual that requires a nail file, yet opts for the frugal choice.
Last, but not least, crystal glass nail files undergo a hardening process in the last stage of development that makes them relatively durable. In many cases, unique designs are engraved on the glass so that they can be more personalized to the individual user.
There are many unique advantages to crystal glass nail files. In addition to being a sound product, they can be used in salons, or even given as a gift to the individual that takes great pride in caring for their fingernails!
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Can You Cure Dark Circles Naturally? Tips to Try
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Laura CrusieHAPPY THANKSGIVING
You can cure dark circles naturally without having to resort to investing a small fortune in expensive creams or painful surgery. If you happen to have puffy circles under your eyes you know that it's just not a cosmetic issue. It's also something that affects how you feel about yourself. It's difficult to look in the mirror each morning and feel defeated by the discoloration under your eyes. There are things you can do though and many of them can be done in the privacy of your own home with common household ingredients.
One way to cure dark circles under your eyes is to create a lightening paste. This can be accomplished by mixing flour, honey and orange juice together. You want this mixture to have the consistency of a smooth paste so just begin with the flour and honey and then add as much orange juice as you think it needs. You'll want this mixture to be as cold as possible so you may find it helpful to prepare it in the morning and then leave it in the refrigerator for the day. Then apply it to the area under your eyes where your bags are. Leave it on for twenty minutes and then gently wash off. It's a good idea to do this every night.
Most of us with dark bags under our eyes have already heard about the benefits of placing cucumber slices on your eyes. There's an alternative that seems to work just as well, if not better. It still involves cucumber but it does seem to cure dark circles in many people. Grate the cucumber up and place it into ice cube trays. Freeze the trays. Then each day take one of the cubes and massage the area on your face with the dark bags. Do this gingerly as you don't want to get the frozen cucumber into your eye. This is a relaxing and effective way to help lessen the appearance of your under eye circles.
Dark circles under the eyes are a problem that plagues millions of people. There are effective treatments for this issue that don't just cover up the problem, they actually treat it and eliminate the bags under your eyes completely. If you are tired of feeling self conscious and if you are worried that your dark circles impact your appearance, learn more about what you can do to fix the problem, from this
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How to Get Shiny, Healthy Hair
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Della UpsherAre you jealous of the commercials that feature woman tossing their shiny locks around, without a second thought? What if you could obtain those shiny locks without spending hundreds of dollars on products? Here are some simple, easy steps to get shiny, healthy looking hair without emptying your bank account
If you take a morning shower, give your body and hair a blast of cold water before getting out; cold water is great way to revive your skin, and your hair! If you live within distance of a health food shop, Vitamin E is a great, affordable way to boost shine. Many health stores offer Vitamin E tablets, or oils you can use, but also keep in mind a steady stream of green veggies, and brown rice's and wheat's will keep your hair healthy, and shiny. Egg whites, and avocado are other methods of shining up your do..' Mash them up in a bowl, apply, and sit for twenty minutes before rinsing. In addition to the shine you crave, your hair will be as soft as a babies!
If you aren't keen on DIY approaches to shiny hair, the next time you head to your salon ask your stylist about a shiny-enchaining gloss. These can be placed over your natural hair, or mixed in with color to give it a healthy glow. Some organic, eco friendly companies make affordable products that offer your hair a beautiful shine that's as close to homemade as you're going to get.
Avoid drug store brands that tend to smell like a chemical peel, and will leave your hair shiny, but damaged and more often than not, greasy looking. The best way to achieve shiny hair is to practice healthy eating, and refrain from coloring your hair too often, these are the two easiest ways to get the all natural, shiny hair that people will swoon over!
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Lock Up Your Daughters - Dangerous Cosmetics on the Rampage
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Peter WilsonTeenage girls love looking good, smelling good and feeling good. They love to use cosmetics, skin care and anti acne products, beauty products and personal body care products. And teenage girls use a massive amount of these types of personal products.
What's wrong with that? Just this. It has been known for quite some time that many of the big name cosmetics, skincare products and personal products that you, (not I) use daily, and that teenage girls use in huge amounts, daily, contain dangerous ingredients.
Ingredients which are, in some cases, known to cause cancer.
Take lipsticks for example. A recent test of big brand name lipsticks found that over 50% contained lead. Lead? Isn't lead really dangerous? Yes it is, and it's found in our lipsticks.
One product actually contains a commonly used pesticide.
And a very recent study found that there were hormone disrupting chemicals in many of our cosmetics, and that teenage girls tested had up to 16 of these dangerous hormone disrupting chemicals in their bodies.
It's scandalous. There are organizations set up to combat this like the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics and Teens Turning Green. And there are searchable databases where you can actually search on product names and company names and find out the chemicals that are contained in the products, the expected risk of those chemicals and a hazard assessment on a scale of 1 ot 10.
In Europe this problem has been recognised for some years and a European Directive prohibits use of dangerous ingredients in cosmetics and skin care and personal use products.
Is there any similar law in the US? No. Doesn't the FDA protect us from dangerous cosmetics?
No.
What can you do about it? You can certainly join some of these consumer organizations like the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics and add your voice to the growing cacophany of protest about this. But of course cosmetics and skin care are huge businesses turning over $billions, so expect a fight. Big business doesn't have a proud record of protecting consumers by making safe products. Just look at the tobacco industry.
What else can you do for yourself and your teenage daughters? Use safe cosmetics and safe skin care products. There are some excellent manufacturers with a stated commitment to producing safe products, including cosmetics and skin care products, and these are also extremely high quality effective products.
Cosmetics and skin care and personal and beauty care products companies can actually sign what is called the Compact For Safe Cosmetics, and publicly evidence their commitment to product safety. Many companies have done that, and you can find out which ones at the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics. You won't find the names of the big brand cosmetics and skincare companies listed there.
So there are things you can do. Get involved, or if not then buy safe and effective skin care products and cosmetics. One line of skin care products, from a company that has signed the compact and makes totally safe skin care products, is probably the worlds best and most effective skin care products. And totally safe for teenage girls, or you, to use.
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Make-up - What's Stopping You?
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Beth PriceWhen it comes to the pros and cons of being a woman there seem to be plenty of cons (periods, childbirth, smear tests, menopause, just to mention a few) and not so many pros. Sometimes it seems like everything in life is easier for men. I've often joked that I'd like to come back as a pampered cat or a man in the next life but would I really be willing to swap my gender? No! And the reason for that is make-up. I just couldn't imagine having to give it up. It makes me look and feel so much better. Cindy Crawford once said, "Even I don't wake-up looking like Cindy Crawford!" If the most beautiful women in the world need a little help to look their best then I'm sure the rest of us mere mortals do too.
So why do so many women choose not to wear make-up? Before becoming a style consultant this was a complete mystery to me but during my time in this job I've heard the same reasons time and time again. Here they are: "Well, my mother never wore make-up and no-one ever showed me how and now I feel I'm too old to start." "I tried it once but it felt really uncomfortable. A lady in a department store did it for me and I couldn't wait to get it off!" "It's far too time-consuming. I'd rather have an extra half an hour in bed in the mornings."
And here are my answers: Whatever your age, you are never too old to start wearing make-up. After all, when we're young and wrinkle-free we get away with a lot more but as we get older make-up helps us maintain a youthful look. If you haven't experimented in your youth it can be daunting to know which products to choose and how to apply them but a make-up lesson with a good style consultant will show you all you need to know. We understand that women aren't born with make-up skills and that step-by-step guidance is needed.
When I first started doing this job, I came across many ladies who were very reluctant to let me show them how to wear make-up. They imagined that they would enter my studio bare-faced and go away looking like Liza Minelli! Many of them had had the department store treatment and it had put them off. Sometimes their "make-over" had occurred many years previously and whoever had made them up had not taken into account the fact that they didn't usually wear much make-up. They had gone straight for the "Joan Collins every product I can think of" look which had been far too harsh for their more natural personalities. In the old days make-up was much more heavy and mask-like, but these days it's a lot more sheer and subtle. If you haven't tried it for a while, give it a go. Find a style consultant who will ease you in gently and not give you too many steps or products to cope with. They will be able to choose shades that look very natural with your own colouring and will give you a quick and easy routine. Your make-up should not only look very natural, enhancing your best features but should feel light and comfortable too.
It is a myth that wearing make-up will take you an extra half an hour in the mornings. The basic steps of tinted moisturiser or light foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, a quick flick of the blusher brush and a dash of lipgloss can easily be perfected in around four minutes. The secret is to have a make-up look that works with all your clothes so that you don't have to rummage through a huge make-up bag trying to match eyeshadows and lipsticks to outfits. A style consultant can show you how to achieve this.
Wearing make-up can make you look younger, more attractive and more professional. It disguises imperfections and enhances your natural beauty. Research has shown that women who wear make-up get paid more and promoted faster than their bare-faced colleagues with equal skills and qualifications.
So isn't it about time you treated yourself to a
make-up lesson with a
style consultant and started enjoying the benefits.
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Anyone Can Have a Beautiful Sunless Spray Tan
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Lilia PernelIt is easier than you might think. A sunless spray tan is effective, safe, and convenient for anyone. The FDA approved tanning by-product, DHA, gradually darkens your skin just like a real tan without the harmful side effects of the sun.
Anyone can easily apply their own sunless spray tan with an airbrush, spray mist aerosol, or home spray kit that works in your shower. No need to go to the salon and wait for your appointment. You can do it on your own in the comfort of your home.
Before you get a sunless spray tan, you should thoroughly clean and exfoliate the areas of your body that will have the tanning solution applied. This will help prolong your tan once it is applied.
Purchasing a sunless spray tan kit is as easy as going to any one of a number of manufacturers websites and selecting the equipment that will best suit your needs. Kits can be as low as $89 to as much as several hundred dollars. Whether you want to use the equipment for your own use or as a mobile spray tanning business, many possibilities and opportunities exist.
If you are unsure about applying your own sunless spray tan, you may consider having a professional give you a sunless tan. Check your local area for mobile spray tanning businesses or websites of local salons. A mobile spray tanning business employs a professional who will come to your home with a portable unit and apply your tan in the comfort of your home. Sometimes, these businesses will offer a group discount, so if you can get a few friends together for a 'Tanning Party' you will save a few dollars and have a great time.
Once you get your tan maintaining it is easy, just apply a natural moisturizer every day after the first 24 hours and your tan should last 5 days or more. Getting a sunless spray tan is easy, affordable and convenient, so get that beautiful bronze look now by choosing your preferred method. There are always professionals in the business willing to help and answer your questions.
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What's With an Epilator? An Epilator Guide
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Ilse HagenHair removal has always been a concern for many people. Good thing though that there are many products and devices today that have been developed to address the issue of hair removal. One of these products and devices is the epilator. New to epilation? Here's an epilator guide for you. An epilator guide will help in understanding all there is to know about these devices, giving you another option to consider for hair removal.
The basics
An epilator is a device for removing hair that slows down regrowth since it removes hair from the roots. Comprised of rotating tweezer discs, it allows for different speed settings to provide faster hair removal for the arms, legs, underarms, bikini lines, and even the eyebrows. Since the device works with a tweezing effect, albeit a lot faster, a many people also refer to it as an electric tweezer. Using an epilator, much like waxing, can keep you hair-free for up to six weeks since the hair is removed from the roots. As for kinds available, there are battery-powered and electric epilators. Also called as cordless epilators, the battery-powered ones run on several alkaline batteries, which make them very convenient to use, particularly if you travel a lot.
Electric epilators, on the other hand, are corded, and come with AC adapters, and may be more suited for home use.
How to choose: an epilator guide
Look for epilators that offer as much speed control as possible. Slow speeds are for thin hairs and hard-to-reach areas like the bikini line, while faster speeds are for larger body areas like the thighs and legs.
An epilator with built-in trimmers and shavers offer you more options for hair removal. That way, if epilation will be too harsh, you can still enjoy hair removal through other means.
Epilators will accumulate hair and get dirty. Look for a product that comes with a cleaning brush for ease in cleaning.
Ingrown hair is a problem with epilation. Going for a model with a loofah pad may inhibit their growth.
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Modern Beauty in Science
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Mat IsaacIt is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but this saying is not applicable nowadays. The media has changed the meaning of beauty for many years now and for many generations the standards of beauty has been changing and evolving into something different from what it was before.
History has taught us that beauty in every culture differs. In ancient China having a "lotus feet" is considered a sign of perfect beauty. For ancient Romans, Persians and Egyptians having sparkling eyes is a must for everyone woman who wants to be considered beautiful. In the Elizabethan era, women shave their forehead in order to have a high forehead. On the onset of the 20th century with the increasing popularity of the cinema women have began using famous celebrities as the basis of good looks.
Nowadays, beauty is not really a subjective view but more of an objective. This is evidenced by the increasing acceptance on modified beauty. Liposuction, lip reduction, tattooed eyebrows, breast augmentation, skin peeling, bleaching, nose lift and laser hair removal are just a few of what women can do in order to achieve their ideal beauty.
Liposuction
This is a cosmetic surgical procedure that will vacuum excess fats under the skin. This treatment is used to lessen fat from any part of the body in order to add voluptuous contour to a body.
Lip Reduction
This is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess lip tissue. This is a procedure used to reduce the size of full lips.
Tattooed eyebrows
This procedure is similar to tattoo. This procedure is used to add permanent contoured eyebrows for those who have a very thin eyebrow or for those who wanted a permanent one.
Breast Augmentation
This is a cosmetic surgical procedure done by implanting saline-filled or silicone-gel-filled implants in order to add volume to the breast or sometimes to add breast to those without it.
Skin Peeling and Bleaching
This is a beauty procedure that uses chemicals in order to whiten the skin color.
Nose Lift
Rhinoplasty or for a more common term nose lift is a cosmetic surgery which may involve manipulating the bone and cartilage of the nose in order to achieve the desired shape and a splint is added to keep it in shape.
Laser Hair Removal
This procedure uses super intense laser light or SIPL in order to damage the hair follicles responsible for hair growth. The result is the
removal of hair and reduction of hair growth which can last for years.
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Who Else Wants Hair Removal at Home?
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Josie PenelI believe, for the most part, people prefer the idea of hair removal at home. I can't imagine anyone wanting to travel, sit in an office, spend a tremendous amount of money while there, all to do something they can do at home. The best companies have heard our request and now hair removal at home is possible, easy and affordable.
A good example of this is a product I use, called Revitol. Regardless of the product however, you can do it at home, when it's convenient for you. The reason hair removal at home is so easy is because products (high quality ones) work quickly and efficiently.
Hair removal at home shouldn't be an all day event or require a days rest afterward. IT should be as simple as brushing your teeth or putting on moisturizer. Make sure you find a hair removal at home product that is easy and quick. You should be able to quickly perform it at home; put on the cream, let it set for a second, remove and viola! Unwanted hair is gone and only smooth, soft skin is left.
No matter what you use to do hair removal at home, make sure it is gentle, safe and will actually work. Be a smart consumer and look for testimonials, guarantees and customer service.
Products that are rated #1 for something, earned that spot, so keep that in mind too.
I don't know about others, but I'd prefer not to announce that I remove hair at all, let alone by going out into public. This is why I prefer hair removal at home. The other reasons I've mentioned also make hair removal at home an ideal choice for everyone. Be diligent (or check out what I use) and you too will find the perfect productat home.
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Discover Health and Beauty Secrets
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Sam MontgomeryHealth and beauty are two words that no woman on earth can be indifferent to; they tickle the brain centers of professionals and housewives alike, irrespective of their age, religious background, skin color and marital status.
We cannot overlook the influence that appearance can have on the personality of the individual; nor can we deny the impact it has upon the surrounding world. Due to the medical and technological advances that the modern world has witnessed of late, as well as to the steady preoccupation of researchers and scientists to find new means of improving the quality of our life, we are now offered a wide range of solutions to set back the clock a bit and keep our youthful look for years.
The cosmetic industry is continually working towards providing ever more reliable aids against aging while the development of plastic surgery allows miraculous adjustments whenever diet and sports fail to perform. Fashion comes to complete the series of improvements that any woman deserves in her life. Is there anything else that you need to feel confident in your future?
Actually, there is one thing you must do in order to get closer to what this century has in store for you: keep your eyes open to change and learn from others what exactly has helped them on the road of health, beauty and self-esteem; keep up with the latest products available and devise your own plan to reach perfection. There are myriad ways in which you can boost your looks and personality alike; you only have to find them.
The online world is crammed with valuable information on each and every sector that a woman might be interested in. Can you check it all in a lifetime? Even if you could, it might prove too complex and thus overwhelming. What you need is guidance through the richness of material intended for the woman of the third millennium, a selection of the most successful tips and tricks that you should know so as to become a better you. You need to gain knowledge of what the stars do to be always glamorous and thus learn the shortest way to beauty and style.
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How to Stay Beautiful Naturally
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Debra S JonesIn today's society looking good has become an obsession and staying fit and eating the right diet has become very important. More and more people have realized that synthetic based products do them little or no good and have come to understand the benefits of following natural beauty tips.
One good way to start is to change your eating habits by ditching the TV dinners and beginning a healthier and more balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables. Try to drink natural fruit juices such as apple, carrots and oranges as these are great for increasing your body's natural energy levels and also help maintain the health of your hair, skin and nails. Water is another fantastic way of improving your natural beauty and it is recommend that you drink eight glasses every day to help clean out toxins from your system as well as making you look and feel great.
Add into the equation, some regular exercise such as cycling or swimming and you will help improve your natural beauty even more.
You can also use items at home to help make your own beauty products that will help improve your natural beauty. In your home you will find many ingredients available that contain essential minerals and vitamins that can be used to create your very own beauty recipes including facial masks and cleansers that work with your body and help protect your skin.
Natural beauty products are becoming increasingly popular and synthetic-based ones are slowly losing their appeal as people opt for the natural ones, which contain vegetable and plant ingredients that reduce skin allergies and irritations. Just be sure that you go for products that suit your skin and hair type to maximize the benefits, there are many beauty websites and magazines that can offer advice on what it best for you.
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Have You Found That Perfect Pair of Jeans Yet?
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Joanna Steele-PerkinsThe original jeans was invented by Levi Strauss in 1853 and made to endure the hard lifestyle of the working man in America. In the last 50 years jeans have become a "high" fashion item and were once the "uniform" of youth. Now men and women of all generations wear jeans.
30 years ago there was a wealth of "jean" shops, dedicated to selling only denim. These are few and far between. It is no longer the proviso of brands such as Levi and Lee to manufacture jeans. Every fashion house has its own brand from Marks and Spencer to Diesel, ranging is price from £10 to £150 plus for some designer labels.
Now there are so many variations on the "jean theme" and I don't just mean price. There are boot cut, boyfriend jean, skinny leg, low rise, mid rise, high rise, high waist, flared. Then what about colour? Even if you just opt for denim rather than coloured jeans, there is dark, washed, stoned washed, bleached. The list is endless. It is a mine field out there!
Here are some things to consider when you shop for jeans.
1. Colour. If you are looking for coloured jeans, then make sure they are a colour that suits you and goes with tops you already have. Think about your hair, skin and eye colour. If you are dark go for dark colours, light haired, light colours. This applies to denim too. Try to match your natural colouring to the depth of dye. A medium stone wash is great for mid to light blondes.
2. Length. Jeans often come in different leg lengths and some even available un- hemmed so you can get the length exactly right for your legs. If your height is less 5'3" or you have proportionally short legs, I would recommend you avoid turn-ups. Try wearing heels under longer length jeans to give the impression of long legs.
3. Cut. There are lots of different styles available, and different cuts will be more flattering and comfortable on different body shapes. If you have an hourglass figure, buy jeans with a bit of lycra in them. The jeans will show off your curves better than heavy duty straight legged jeans. Skinny jeans should only be worn by the young and skinny. Boot cut are flattering on most body shapes. If you don't have much of waist, then opt for low waist or "boyfriend" jeans. They will feel more comfortable and look much better.
When shopping for jeans, it is worth taking time over it. If you live in your jeans, it is a good investment of your time. Comfort and a good fit are essential. Decide on your budget before you shop. Expensive doesn't mean the best. Getting the perfect fit for your body is vital. Before you set off on your shopping trip, take a good look at your body, your natural colouring and finally check your wardrobe to see what tops you have. You are now fully equipped to buy that perfect pair of jeans.
Joanna Steele-Perkins is a senior image consultant with Colour Me Beautiful
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Tips For a Home Wax
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Della UpsherNot a fan of the caterpillar brow? Who would be! If you're thinking about waxing your eyebrows from home, there are some tips you should keep on hand to ensure you're going to look fantastic, and not frightening, and we would love to share them with you.
First, wax at night! If you're a wax virgin, there's one thing you need to know: no matter how tough your skin may seem, chances are after a good waxing you're going to be left with unattractive red splotches. Giving them a bit of rest overnight is the perfect way to avoid any embarrassing comments when you go out. Apply a cooling cream to your waxing after - unscented and organic are best because they won't irritate your brows any more then the wax may have!
Purchase a professional wax kit, which will come with basic instructions, and all the materials you need to make the process go smoothly. When applying warm wax, don't overdue it! It dries very quickly, and you'll want to apply your wax strip as soon as possible. Clumping, dry wax is impossible, and quite painful to get off your eyebrows! Start waxing under your brows, and work your way up. If you are too intimidated to repeat the waxing process, use tweezers to remove any hair.
Once you're done, let your brows sit overnight. In the morning you can use a toothbrush, or a eye brow brush to groom, and manage your newly shaped brows. Letting them sit overnight gives you the advantage of finding stray hairs in the morning that you may have missed -- you'll have time to do damage control before you head out into the real world. At home waxing can be terrifying [lets face it..] but when done well, it's a cheaper alternative to heading to your local salon.
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Make Up Brush How To
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Della UpsherEveryone loves a good makeup brush set. They can run anywhere from twenty, to two hundred dollars and it's hard to tell the difference. Sometimes the material used in the bristles of the brush play into part, but more often than not your paying for a brand name, and with proper care you can make any brush set a keeper.
First, do a small clean up of brushes every time you apply makeup - this doesn't mean you need to rinse, and dry the brushes, but take a small tissue or piece of cotton and wipe off any makeup reside from the brushes to ensure they stay clean. If you wear a bright green eye shadow on Monday, but are opting for a darker, more subtle brown on Tuesday wouldn't you want to have any preeminent of Monday's makeup in the trash, and not on your face?
Keep your brush set stored in a safe place - most companies will offer a package kit to keep them in to prevent dust buildup, but if this isn't the case you can keep them in a makeup trunk, or drawer. Brushes tend to build up dust faster than most other products, and if you leave them around lying on the sink they will get a nasty build up that can cause infection that you won't be able to get rid of. Keeping your makeup brushes in a safe, clean place is vital to keep you fresh, and your makeup pretty!
If you keep your makeup brushes in top notch condition, there's no need to go all out and purchase the most expensive set. The key to having lovely makeup brushes, is to take excellent care of them.
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Christmas Beauty Tips
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M JamesIf you're looking for tips to help you with your beauty this Christmas, then carry on reading, and find out all you need to know. With advice on how to ensure that your hair and skin are in good condition, you'll be sure to look amazing at all the Christmas parties this year.
The right hair products vary from person to person, and what works for some people won't work for others. If you're looking for a change of hair style, or want to try some new hair products, then why not choose the Christmas Party season to experiment? There are plenty of salon quality products available now to get your hair in the best condition. Magazines and celebrities are a good place to start looking for inspiration, or you could try and update classic looks and styles.
Skin care is important as the days get colder. Making sure that your skin is well looked after, and that you are getting enough sleep. Drinking enough water and eating the right food is vital as well, however the Christmas party season makes this much harder! A good cleansing and toning routine will help to keep your skin in perfect condition at this time of year.
Remember that too much make up makes you look older not prettier. While it may be tempting to highlight and emphasise all your features, and use all of your make up products, this urge should be avoided. Make up should be used to enhance your appearance, not to completely change it.
Another often looked area is that good quality products can make all the difference. Sometimes you do get what you pay for. Top end hair straighteners take less time to heat up and cool down, so that you can be done quicker; better brushes are more manageable and will improve your accuracy. Expensive shampoos, conditioners and skincare products may seem like a waste of money, but if you use less, and get better results, then surely it's worth it. Maybe you'll be invited to a lot of parties this year, and will need several different looks and styles, so making sure that your hair and skin is in good condition to start off with is important.
Beauty products that are seemingly better or more expensive than you normally buy can seem like an extravagance. However, you may prefer to buy designer clothing, or expensive shoes and accessories as they are better quality and last longer than products from the very cheap high street stores. There is no point in spending lots of time, money and effort trying cheaper brands is they are not up to the job, as this is a false economy. Why go through several pairs of cheap hair straighteners rather than buying a salon quality pair? Why moan about the state of your hair if you use an own brand shampoo? Why not see if there are products that are more suited to your skin and hair? If looking and feeling good, and having good skin are important to you, why not buy quality products from dedicated brands?
Perhaps you already know the brands and products that give you the best results. So why not ask Father Christmas if he could bring you some more of the products you use the most?
Whatever style and look you go for this Christmas time, make sure that you use the right hair and skincare products first, and then you can enhance your looks with make up and accessories.
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Today's Safe Hair Color Options Debunking the Myths of the Hair Color Industry
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Kassie KuehlThis is a fact: Just because a person does not seem to have a reaction after using or smelling an ammonia-based hair color product several times, does not guarantee that cross-sensitization might not occur after the next usage. In fact, it might not occur until the 25th time the product is used. The average customer is in contact with hair color ammonia about every 4-6 weeks; however, hair stylists have daily contact--leading to accumulative bouts of headaches, loss of appetite, and fatigue due to the ammoniated smells
According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, ammonia is listed as a hazardous substance that has related negative health effects. Nearly all professional and "box" hair color contain ammonia. If a color line claims to be a "non-ammonia base," the product most likely contains its "silent scented," even more toxic friend ethanolamine.
Your hair color and your investment, fully fading
Both the hair professionals and consumers are led to believe ammonia is a "must" for color to work, however it is actually an inexpensive hair color additive used to allow color molecules to penetrate the hair's cuticle. Because of its properties, these ingredients leave the hair in a compromised and weakened condition. The money you have spent hoping that it lasts a long time is also compromised as fading and discoloration will occur.
For longer lasting, beautiful hair color-avoid these two major ingredients
Ammonia
Recent research has found that 50%-60% of clients suffer from negative effects of ammonia-based colors. Over time, the shaft of hair starts to resemble string cheese. Ammonia not only negatively affects the cuticle of the hair, it also damages the amino acid or protein called tyrosine, which is found inside the hair shaft. When the tyrosine is damaged, the hair's ability to hold onto color is greatly reduced or eliminated altogether.
Ethanolamine
Ethanolamine is a "silent substitute" if ammonia is not used in a hair color. This ingredient has always been used in semi-permanent color at about 3% concentration. If ethanolamine is to be used in permanent color, the concentration has to be increased to 9%, compared to 1.8-3% of ammonia!
In the amount and how much it is compounded with its "adhesive" property, it can never be totally washed out of the hair and scalp! As a result, every time the hair is washed, the water acts as a mild oxidizer and "process" the color a little bit all over again. This is what contributes to pre-matured fading and the dryness that develops gradually.
So, whether you begin by damaging the hair or re-oxidizing it, the cuticle is damaged and becomes susceptible, and you do not get an end result that you ideally want or could have.
Is a Less Toxic Approach Really Possibly with Hair Color?
Most people have an internal battle that as a consumer they wonder
1) What do we have a right to know?
2) What we are willing to learn? and
3) How then do we discern the wisdom?
Have you wondered why fumed hair dyes sting our scalp, make our eyes water, and make some people sneeze? Then have you asked yourself, "Can this be safe for me?"
About 400 (86%) out of the 456 hair colors ranked in the Skin Deep cosmetics database of the Environmental Working Group are considered high hazard. It is a controversial issue in "quoting" hair dyes to be linked to health Hazards. Many believe the conventional carcinogenic dyes are part of the issue, when used in conjunction with other toxic personal care products.
The early studies showed an association between hair dye use and increased risks for multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and leukemia, plus ovarian cancer in women. Almost all the early studies indicated that increased risk might be restricted to long-term or frequent hair dye users, particularly users of dark hair dyes.
Is There a Healthy Alternative in Hair Coloring?
Many over-the-counter and professional hair color products claim to be gentle and contain botanical extracts. The few included botanical ingredients don't necessarily make a safe or "non-toxic" product. Many of these colors contain ammonia, ethanolamine, and/or resorcinol. Several very popular hair color lines contain both ammonia and ethanolamine. This is a good reason to carefully read the labels on even the most "trusted brands."
Problem Solved. Have your beautiful color, and health too!
It is possible to find safe and healthy hair color products! Here is what a safer color line can offer!
• No ammonia or ammonia substitutes, therefore no damage to the hair.
• Rich, vibrant colors including reds and coppers that do not fade.
• Lighten up to 6 levels without having to bleach or damage the hair.
• No more itchy scalps, stinging or staining.
• No toxic odors in the salon-smells like grapes.
• No ammonia gas to be inhaled.
• Ability to color the hair more often.
For both the customer and the hair professional it is important that professional salons soon offer a coloring service with a more integrative, healthier, and longer-lasting investment for the client.
It is also important that professionals and consumers learn to recognize what chemicals are in your hair color brands by reading the labels (or by asking your colorist to tell you). We can have our beauty, and our health too. Everyone must do what they can to remove hazardous chemicals from their lives.
BIO: Kassie Kuehl is a health coach and consultant, in addition to being a professional stylist and specialist in natural hair color. Kassie opened Kasia Organic Salon, a chemical-free, natural and euphoric experience, located in South Minneapolis. Kasia believes that beautiful hair and skin is directly linked to beautiful health. Our hair and skin reflects the state of the body's health and looks its best when all cells in the skin's layers are properly nourished and hydrated, naturally.
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How to Look Fabulous at Fifty
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Lin ParkerIs fifty the new forty ... or even the new thirty? If you are in your fifties, you may look back at how different your mother appeared at the same age and feel that you want to stay looking young and sophisticated, rather than middle aged and frumpy. It is certainly true that people are living longer, and therefore want to look and feel young for as long as possible.
You only have to look at popular "middle aged" celebrities who look young and glamorous, such as Madonna, Oprah Winfrey and Sharon Osbourne, and you may find it hard to believe they are in their fifties. They may have personal trainers, hairdressers and make up artists to make them look their best, and maybe they have had expensive cosmetic treatments, or even a nip and tuck, but there are many affordable age reversing beauty treatments and lifestyle changes available to the average person, which can make you look at least ten years younger.
Whilst you do not want to appear as "mutton dressed as lamb", your clothing can make a huge difference in how you appear to others. Browse through fashion magazines, find a look you like, and adopt a similar style for your own wardrobe. There are numerous TV programmes giving advice on dressing for your age and figure type, where you can learn invaluable and free tips!
If you have had your hair styled the same way for more than 5 years, then maybe it is time for a change. Go to a good hairdresser and ask their advice on what would suit your hair type and the shape of your face. A good cut and a different hair colour can take years off and give you a real boost of self confidence.
Common problems for those over 50 are facial lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots, thinning eyebrows, and loss of definition to the lips. There are many creams and serums to reduce wrinkles and dark spots, and affordable cosmetic treatments like botox, dermal fillers and lip plumping injections which can give the appearance of a mini face lift. There are many treatments to consider for those looking for a non-surgical face lift. Laser skin tightening, skin peels, and injections to stimulate the body's natural production of collagen are just some of the treatments which are available at local beauty salons.
For those willing to go under the knife, new cosmetic surgery techniques are constantly being developed to give better results with a quicker recovery. You can even have a surgical face and neck lift while you are awake, with a local anaesthetic!
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Why Gray is Beautiful
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Rain FordyceI got my first gray hair when I was 21. At least... I noticed it at 21. It must have been there for awhile as it was dangling down about 7 inches from my forehead. I was horrified and immediately plucked it out and discarded it into the trash. I threw it away along with the feeling that I was becoming an old and gray woman. Yes, I had become old and gray after just one thin hair. It wasn't long before I began coloring my hair. I wanted to make sure I wouldn't experience another unpleasant and unexpected event like that ever again.
Since I was a vegetarian and cared about the environment, I tried the natural versions first, like henna. Although the muddy substance was not toxic, the end result was the reddest hair I had ever seen. Feeling like a twin to Lucille Ball, I soon gave in to the local drug store and began trying different shades to lessen the red. These toxic mixtures burned my sensitive scalp and leaving them on for the full treatment time was pure misery. The end result, however, was a beautiful shade of golden brown and deep auburns. I reasoned with myself only having to put up with the painful discomfort once every six weeks was worth it. Strangers began to complement my look and instantly I felt like I was part of the world of glamorous hair dyers. I felt young and stylish and I was hooked.
I believed when women begin to go gray, especially when they are young, they must color their hair. It is just what women do. You see, my dad began to gray at age 19, and let it be, while his two sisters, never let it be known, as I assumed from pictures of their different shades of red hair over the years.
Hundreds of products and years of professional appointments later, I found myself at age 34 tired and losing my hair. I was tired of the pain my head endured every 6 weeks and tired of using products that I knew were not good for the water that washed it down. When my thin hair started looking thinner, broken and sick, I realized how tired I was of hurting myself to hide the natural me. I began seeking out women who chose to be gray and was inspired! I made the decision to begin the embarrassing process of growing out my roots.
After forgoing the ritual of root repair for a good 3-4 months, and wearing a lot of hats, on my 35th birthday I went to my salon and told them to cut off all of the hair that had color on it, and would they please try to make it look good. I will never forget the look on my face as I studied this new look in the mirror. Now that the color and long hair was gone I felt lost and regretful. Instead of seeing this as an empowering moment, all I could see was my large patches of gray amidst the mouse-y dark brown color that was the natural me. The loss of my long blond highlighted stylish hair was more painful than I was ready for. "I am an ugly old and very plain woman," the voice in my head told me. I could not believe I was meant to be such a drab, old, and ugly woman at age 35. I tried my best not to cry, but the minute I got out of the salon and back in my car, I couldn't stop the flow of tears.
To appease my sadness, I decided to go shopping at my favorite used treasure store. To my complete joy, I found a beautiful pair of long, dangling and sparkly earrings with rhinestones of every color in the rainbow that fell down to my shoulders. I figured if my hair was going to be short and ugly, my earrings would be long and sparkling. Strangely three years later, my whole earring collection is filled with long, super-sparkly, colorful earrings. It is the signature of the new me.
I would love to tell you after a few weeks I got used to the gray, but it just wouldn't be honest. The truth is it took almost a year before I finally felt comfortable with the gray on most days. There were the embarrassing days when I went to the salon for a haircut and they would practically beg me to allow them to color my gray. There was also the day my mother, who is blessed with barely any gray in her late 60's, said I looked older than her with my gray hair. She was joking of course, but it felt terrible.
It took me two years before I looked at my long, grown out, gray hair and honestly saw the beauty of what it was to allow myself to be me. I have realized, as time has continued to pass, that the truth is beautiful. I am gray. I eat organic foods, I buy natural cleaners, I choose natural shampoo, and it only is honest and true for me, that I do not put chemicals on my head. I am not against the right to color, I just wanted to live my life knowing it is not a necessity.
With the acceptance and love for my own honest appearance, I began to see the world outside of me, differently as well. What is now beautiful to me is seeing women who are proud to show their changing bodies, faces and hair color. It is beautiful to know that we are not spring chickens. We are heading into late summer. And with our wisdom gained by living our honest experiences, our bodies are showing this wisdom to the world. Maybe at 21, I wasn't ready to show the world, or myself, that I was ever going to be 35 or 40. Now I know, turning gray isn't about being old, it's about growing older. Growing is the key word. And honestly for me, growing is beautiful.
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9 Make-up Musts to Be a Boomer Babe!
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Deborah E Boland and JoJami Tyler
Here's a handy rule if you want to be a boomer babe! For heavens sakes, GO EASY ON THE MAKE-UP. As our hair lightens and begins to go grey, our eyebrows also lighten, our skin pales and we start to look washed out.
Many boomer babes try to compensate by piling on the make up. We think that bright lipstick, lots of blush, tons of eye shadow, and dark eyeliner will restore our youth. But, bright make-up after 40 will make you look like a clown or female impersonator!
1. Avoid Heavy Foundation
Since your skin dries and dulls as it ages, it's best to switch to a dewier look. Trade in your heavy matte foundation, which gives you that mask look, for a tinted moisturizer. If you want more coverage try, mixing your foundation with some moisturizer to thin it out, or mix your foundation with a tinted moisturizer. You may also want to check out 'light reflecting foundations' especially created for over 40 skin because they reflect light off those little wrinkles.
2. Put away the Powder
Too much powder can make you dry and cakey. If you must use powder because you have oily skin, use loose powder in the T-zone, only.
3. Switch Your Blush
Powder Blush is heavy looking on mature lined skin. Instead try a cream blush. It's more natural looking and will make you look vibrant.
4. Examine your Eye Shadows
If you are over 40 be careful with shimmering shadows. Too much sparkle accentuates creepy eyelids. Also avoid too much bright color on your eyes. Neutral colored eye shadows- beiges, browns, creams, grays, taupes, will show off your eyes instead of your eyelids.
5. Don't let Eyeliner Overpower
Don't use black...too harsh. Instead, try dark brown and then blend well with a brown powder. Best way to apply it is as close to the eyelash as possible, dotting between lashes and then smoothing out the line, or even better just under your upper lashes. Your eyes will appear much bigger.
6. Baby your Brows
Your eyebrows create a beautiful frame to showcase your eyes so don't neglect them as you age. Be sure to keep them in good shape so they don't get scraggly. After 40 many women tend to let the brow go pale and darken the lips at this stage, when in fact you should darken the brows so they frame your eyes and lighten up the lips.
7. Lighten Your Lips
Soften lips with pinks, corals, light browns, nothing too dark or too bright or there will be too much contrast between your lips, skin and hair. Too much contrast makes you look hard.
8. Use a Light Hand with Lip Liner
Good idea to use a liner to prevent lip bleed If you are over 40, but keep it soft in color and application. You should not be able to tell you have it on.
9. Banish Pasty Face
The older we get the paler we get and that old lady look starts to kick in. To avoid this try using a very light bronzer to finish off your look and give your skin a youthful sun kissed glow. To apply: Hold your bronzing brush at your temple and round it down in a sweeping motion to your cheekbone (creating a backwards c motion). From your cheekbone, round it down in a sweeping motion to just below the jaw line (creating another backwards c). Repeat on the other side.
That's all you need to do to look Fabulous after 40!
Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler (The Glam Gals) are Image and Style Experts specializing in helping women 40 plus look and feel fabulous. They are the authors of the e-book, The Glam Plan - 12 Simple Steps to Take You From Frumpy to Fabulous, as well as coaches for their Tweak Your Chic, Image make-over program. For more tips go to
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Saving Money On Fashion During The Credit Crunch
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Cindy RossiterOne of the joys of knowing about your colouring and the colours which suit you is that it helps to save money. This has never been more useful than it is during the current economic climate. Indeed the initial cost of a colour analysis consultation is saved over and over again. How? Well when you have your colours analysed you receive a wallet of colours, all of which suit you and more importantly you learn what your best neutral colours are and they are all highlighted in your colour wallet. This information is invaluable. (Colour analysis involves having a consultant try several different swatches of colour around your neck and looking which colours in particular suit your eyes, hair and skin).
Why is becoming aware of our best neutral colours so useful? The answer is because if we buy items that we are going to wear over and over in a good neutral colour for us then they will go with lots of our clothes. For instance, a pair of pewter colour shoes, if you can wear pewter will go with black, brown, green, purple, grey, scarlet and so on. Or a stone coloured coat will go over taupe, black, rose, olive, charcoal and look good with all of them.
A woman with warm colouring – green or brown eye, possibly mid blonde or auburn hair and a warm fair skin will be able to use chocolate brown as a good neutral colour. So having the basics – a pair of shoes and or boots, a coat or jacket, handbag, belt, watch strap etc in chocolate is a great idea. Whilst a man with cool colouring – blue or brown eye, grey or dark brown hair and a cool pink toned skin will benefit from using black for his shoes, belt, watchstrap, briefcase etc.
Its also great for the business person who wears a lot of suits as a suit in a neutral colour is so much more valuable than any other in terms of cost per wear. To return to our woman with warm colouring – if she bought a chocolate skirt suit, she would already have matching shoes and bag if she’d been buying her neutrals and the suit could be worn with cream, moss, peach, tomato, mustard, salmon and so on.
Not only does buying items in a good neutral colour for you save money, it also helps the way you look, in that you appear co-ordinated – and it saves time, particularly of value in today’s hectic world, this is because you always have something to put with the other items in your wardrobe – or if you go out and buy something new – you will always have other things in your clothes that it will go with and won’t be straight back to the shops looking for extra items.
There are several neutral colours, not just chocolate, black and stone and the trick is knowing which ones are best on you for your individual colouring. Personally I like to swap between a few of them, but one suggestion is wearing one for the autumn/winter season ex. black and another during spring and summer to ring the changes ex. navy.
Whichever way you wear them, knowing your best neutrals will not only save you time but money. It’s alright saving a few pence on food shopping by changing the way you shop but buying the best colours for you will save the average clothes shopper so much more.
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Beauty Tips - Face Care Basics
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Pooja LapasiaThe face is the window to your heart. A smiling face can to wonders and a glowing clear face adds to your personality. Taking care of your face is really important. Aging signs are first seen on face and neck, it is important that you take care of your skin early on to avoid the signs of aging. There are few basics on face care which will ensure lasting beauty and glowing skin.
First basic step is to clean the face of the debris and pollution. This cleaning process is important in ensuring clean face which is free of alien material. It is utmost important to clean the face thoroughly if you have put up make-up. This will give the face air to breath and it is not advisable to leave the make-up on the whole night. It is better to avoid bar soaps for cleaning your skin. Face wash are better as they do not leave your skin dry.
Exfoliation is the next step in face care. This will help in clearing your face of the dead cells.
Scrubs will help in removing the outer dead layer of your face. A scrub should not be harsh on your facial skin and it shouldn't be too soft either. Even exfoliating with lemon, which acts as a natural cosmetic will do the needful for you face. Even tomatoes work well for exfoliating skin.
Even chemical peels are a boon for your skin. They will reduce the signs of aging drastically but they come with a price tag. They are a great investment for your face and will work wonders for you.
Lastly it is necessary to moisturize your skin. This will sum up your face care and will leave your skin all glowing and subtle. Natural moisturizers like honey work well for any skin type. There are skin care
cosmetics available from various brands, buy the one that suits your skin type. The branded ones re costly but one need not take chances with their skin. It is important to know which product is suitable for your skin and the one which jells with your skin type. Even drinking loads of water will help in taking good care of your skin. A good balanced diet and some regular workout will help you in having good facial skin. Good amount of sleep will avoid the dark circles and will help you attain the glow naturally.
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Aloe Vera - The Miraculous Plant For Skin and Hair Loss
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Aysha KhanAloe Vera is an ancient plant of medicinal use. By origin it is from Africa, but has been used in every old civilization for medicinal purposes. The oldest clues came from the Egyptian paintings where aloe Vera is highly marked. As long as skin diseases are concerned aloe gel has been used for the natural cure of wounds, burns, cuts, dryness, itching, insect bites and acne. Still aloe Vera is an active ingredient in many sun burn treatments but the fact is it has much more to offer for our skin for our hairs and most importantly for our aging skin and increasing baldness.
Yes, aloe Vera is a time tested remedy for hairloss. This has been used for hundreds of years to prevent hair loss. Further more, it is believed to regrow our lost hairs from a bald head. The latest new researches have also confirmed that both aloe gel and aloe juice can stimulate hair re growth when used regularly for a long time. In fact there are numerous researches going on to find out the curative characteristics of aloe plant. These have confirmed that both aloe juice or aloe gel have more than 200 biologically active components. These include a number of proteins, vitamins, mineral and anthraquines which are responsible for its healing tendencies.
It is due to its highly nutritious and very high water composition that has made it an excellent skin care treatment for dry skin and for sun burns. Beside this aloe is also good to prevent wrinkles and fine lines. It is due to this reason there is a growing number of commercial anti aging products in the market which claim aloe Vera as their major component. Still the best way to use fresh aloe pulp from your kitchen garden.
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How to Treat Sun Tanning Effectively?
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Amit ShuklaIf getting that perfect bronze complexion sounds irresistible to you, you are not an exception.
Come summer, and you find many like you heading towards the beaches to get tanned under the sun. If your desire to get tanned far exceeds the warning given by scientists against all kind of skin tanning, you will do yourself real good if you take necessary precautions to protect yourself from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Some Special Sun Tanning Tips: When you spend long hours directly under the sun, your skin becomes wrinkled. You may also increase your chance of developing skin rashes and blotches. Y
You may even suffer from heatstroke because of too much exposure under the sun. Continued exposure under the harmful ultraviolet(UV) rays of the sun for few days may even result in skin cancer.
Following are the sun tanning tips that you may consider before going out under the sun:
Protect Yourself with a Good Sun Tan Lotion: Select a good sun tan lotion with an SPF of 30 and 45 before heading out to the sun. Generally, SPF of 30 and 45 are considered to give the highest protection from the sun. This lotion will protect and nourish your skin cells and collagen. While you are under the sun, you may also consider taking a lotion that contains moisturizer. The moisturizer will protect your skin with essential nourishment of vitamin A and vitamin E and help your skin to rebuild the damaged cells.
Choose your Timing under the sun: Avoid sunbathing between noon and 3 PM because it is the hottest period of the day. The intensity of the strong is so strong that it can very easily burn your skin! Better stay in a shaded area and wear protective clothing.
Do not Overstay: Do not stay for more than 2 hours under the sun. It is best if you start initially with 15 minutes and gradually build up the time you are under the sun. If you have freckles or moles or have history of skin cancer, take some extra precautions.
Drink Plenty of Water: Before going out to the beach or sitting under the sun, drink plenty of water. Excess water will keep your body well-hydrated and your skin moist. When you are out under the sun, do not drink water when your body is hot. Instead, cool under a shade and let your body return to normal temperature before drinking water.
Avoid Sunburn while in Water: While you are in water, the chance of getting skin burn increases even before you notice it. This is because sun's rays gets magnified when it falls on your body after it is reflected from water. To prevent this, cover yourself with a good sun-tan lotion.
Reapply the sun-block, water-resistant lotion(even one with very low SPF) all over your body every 2-3 hours while you are in water.
Wear Clothes When not Sunbathing: When you are not sunbathing, protect yourself from getting extra sun tanned by wearing shirts and hats. You may find this tip particularly handy while you are busy in other outdoor activities.
What else are you waiting for? Go outside and enjoy yourself under the sun and on the beach. Get yourself the healthy golden tan look. Prepare yourself to get some admiring glances and some envious ones too! Be a game.
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