Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Guide To Choose Right Mascara

There are different kinds of mascara products. There are build a lash, non-clumping and curling products to thicken and strengthen the mascara. Waterproof mascaras are also available along with lash combs and brushes. Many colors are available in mascaras and the quality of the product is better today than before. Products are protein enriched to protect the eyes and conditioners to smooth and plump eyelash.
  • Thickening mascara is perfect for women having baby fine lashes. It contains waxes or polymers that coat the lashes. Lengthening mascaras will have dense bristle wand that lengthens your lashes.

  • Build-a-lash mascara has a combination of properties that makes the lashes both thicker and longer. It contains fibers that adhere to lashes to give them more bulk. The non clumping mascara contains extra ingredients like glycerin or silk extract to enhance smooth lash coating. The curling mascara will curl the lashes.

  • The waterproof mascara contains synethics that repels moisture by preventing the mascara run away when exposed to water. The waterproof mascara is not perfect for everyone and it is not recommended for those having delicate lashes.

  • The use of lash comb or lash wand are available to comb the lashes. Combs will be difficult to use. Lash wand will be better, easier to use.
Most people prefer mascara either in same color or darker. Most of the women prefer lashes in black. Whatever mascara you choose and what ever color you use, there are few steps that you can choose to get better applications

Tips
  • Use powder under the eye before applying mascara, because it tends to smudge more when the under-eye is oily due to makeup creams and concealers.

  • Use eyelash curler. Curled lashes make the eye appear bigger and brighter.

  • Use mascara primer, so that it helps to separate the lashes and provide extra coating to look thicker.

  • Apply mascara from root to tip. First wiggle it into the lash base and gently sweep it to the end. It helps to give your lashes illusion of being long and luxurious.

  • Avoid blinking until the mascara is dry and more particular when you apply second or third coat. Extra coat takes more time to dry.
It is important to remember that mascara tends to breed bacteria and it should be changed often. At least twice a year

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tips to Keep Your Teeth White

Whitening treatments don't permanently whiten teeth. If you expose your teeth to foods and beverages that cause staining you may see the whiteness start to fade in as little as 1 month after treatment. Those who avoid foods and beverages that stain may be able to wait one year or longer before whitening treatment or touch-up is needed.


You worked hard to get your teeth white. Here are some tips to help maintain your pearly whites.
• Avoid the consumption of or exposure to products that stain your teeth, such as coffee, tea, and red wine. If you do choose to consume beverages that stain, consider using a straw so that the liquid bypasses your front teeth.
• Brush or rinse immediately after consuming stain-causing beverages or foods.
• Follow good oral hygiene practices. Brush your teeth at least twice daily and floss at least once daily to remove plaque. Use whitening toothpaste (once or twice a week only) to remove surface stains and prevent yellowing. Use regular toothpaste the rest of the time.
• Consider touch-up treatments. Depending on the whitening method used, you may need a touch-up every 6 months or after a year or two. If you smoke or drink lots of stain-causing beverages, you may need a touch up more often.






Monday, September 21, 2009

Do it yourself-: Make Your Own Natural Beauty Products at Home


Beauty doesn't have to be expensive. Everything you need to make your own natural beauty products can be found right in your kitchen. Whether you want to avoid the chemicals in commercial beauty products, save money, or live a greener life, you can create a complete beauty regimen with a few simple, natural ingredients.

The Basics for DIY Beauty Products
When you're ready to raid your fridge, go for the three basics first. Honey, oatmeal, and eggs can be combined with a variety of ingredients to make natural hair products as well as natural skin care treatments.

Honey can Moisturize
The benefits of honey are manifold. The water, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that constitute honey make it an ideal hydration choice for both skin and hair.
Have dry skin? Honey is humectants—it pulls in and helps retain moisture. Pour some into a hot bath and soak in it. For even softer skin, add a little whole or powdered milk. When your bath is over, mix some honey with eggs and yogurt and apply liberally for a refreshing mask that will tighten and purify your skin.
Struggling with dry, frizzy hair? Just add a little olive oil to your honey, egg and yogurt mixture, and turn your mask into a conditioner!

Oatmeal Exfoliates
Oatmeal is a natural exfoliate that can help soothe dry, itchy or irritated skin. As a bonus, the beta-glucose found in oatmeal aid in skin firming and regeneration and make oatmeal a perfect ingredient for a cleanser. Just mix with water and powdered milk or brewer’s yeast for a refreshing face wash.
Suffering from sunburn or summer mosquito bites? Add powdered oatmeal to a warm bath and soak in it for some quick relief.

Eggs Cleanse & Strengthen
Eggs are a versatile base for many beauty products, from scrubs to masks to hair conditioners. The lysozymes contained in egg whites fight bacteria and help cleanse skin. A mask made of egg whites and honey will draw out impurities and clear up blackheads while also smoothing, firming and hydrating.
Eggs are also chock full of protein, which, when used as a base for shampoo or conditioner, will strengthen and add volume to your hair.

Assemble Your Ingredients…And Experiment!
The best thing about making your own beauty products is the endless way to combine ingredients. Gather your do-it-yourself basics and some fruits and vegetables and go wild! Put cucumbers or potatoes over your eyes; slather mayonnaise in your hair; mix egg whites and lemon juice for a toner; the possibilities—and benefits—are endless.

Facial Mud Masques for Oily Skin



Oily, dry, amalgamation no matter what type your skin may be, sometimes a normal cleansing routine just isn’t enough. They say beauty is only skin deep well, and then perhaps that is where we should begin our daily beauty regimens. Cleansing, toning, cleansing and moisturizing ones face daily is a major part of keeping healthy skin, but sometimes those steps could use a little help from a more powerful rejuvenating technique.

Facial mud and clay masques can work wonders on skin and the best part is, you need not set up an appointment at a salon for the perfect facial! Many brands offer great facial masque products, like Freeman’s Beautiful Skin Facial Mud Masque or their Beautiful Skin Mineral Clay Masque. Queen Helene offers a very effective product, The Original Mint Julep Masque, which goes on green and just zaps the oil from your skin. These are just a few of the countless facial masque products out there.

To fully reap all the benefits of a facial mud masque, a certain skin care itinerary should be followed, beginning with a gentle cleansing with face wash. Following the cleansing, apply the face masque to your entire face, and neck if you desire, and allow it to dry completely. Masque should normally dry in about 10 to 15 minutes, though it can be left on problem areas overnight for the utmost therapy. Rinse the masque from your face with warm water and a washcloth. To conclude the complete home facial process, use an exfoliating face scrub followed by a facial moisturizer.


Friday, September 18, 2009

4 Steps for Basic Skin Care Needs

Before we start of with our basic skin care needs, you need to know your skin type. Whether oily, normal or combination, dry, sensitive or sun damaged.

Cleansing
The first foremost step in skin care is cleansing. You are required to find a good cleanser that responds to your skin. Choose a best cleanser for your skin type. Be careful not to cleanse quite often and don't wash your face with hot or cold water. Over cleansing will result in signs of aging.

Exfoliate
  • Exfoliate is the next step, people skin in their weekly routine. If you start exfoliating your skin, you will definitely find a difference. As per the statement of berg, he says that one of the reason men skin looks more youthful than women is because men tend to exfoliate daily when they shave.

  • Scrubs works better by removing the dead skin cells from the top layer which makes the complexion dull. Make sure that you have chosen a scrub with tiny grains. Big grains in cheap scrubs will tear and harm the skin.

  • Toners help to remove remaining traces of oil, makeup and dirt from the skin. But a good cleanser will do this.
Moisturizers
  • Moisturizers are one of the important requirements of skin care. People should definitely make use of moisturizers to protect their skin. Even your skin is oily, dry or normal, a good moisturizer will benefit your skin. Moisturizers will seal moisture into the skin.

  • Most of the beauty experts recommends their customer to have eye creams, because the skin around the eye contains no fatty tissues and is therefore very thin and prone to wrinkles. Eye creams are formulated to thicken the area and keep it strong.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen was the most important part of the skin care regimen and it is the secret of men & women whose complex looks good. The main reason for the cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so its important to use sunscreen even on winter and cloudy days.