Importance of Identifying the Skin Type

It is very important to identify the skin type and meet its changing needs. Some people would easily identify their skin type and they categorize to meet their internal and external changes. Different types of skin are available; they are normal skin, sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin and combination skin.

Normal skin

• Normal skin is soft, supple and smooth with fine texture and free of blemishes. It has nice glow and there will be no oily skin as well as no dry skin. The pores will be small and the overall skin tone will be even.

Sensitive skin

• Sensitive skin is oily and has a coarse texture which is subject to acne. Sensitive skin or problem skin will have large pores, blackheads, red blotches and easily irritated by water, cosmetics, detergents and temperature changes. Exposure to these things can result in redness, rashes, itching, stinging or burning. It has a tendency to develop swollen or broken capillaries as well as allergies.

Dry skin

• It has fine texture and transparent looking. It feel tight and drawn without moisturizers, tends to have fine lines around the skin. The dry skin is caused by lack of moisturizers within the skin or damage to protective film that prevents moisture loss.

Oily skin

• It has overproduction of oil which results in frequent spots, blemishes, pores and blackheads. The pores will be generally large and the skin texture will be thicker and coarser in oily skin than other skin types. It tends to be shiny, but also dehydrate due to harsh cleaning.

Combination skin

• Almost, everyone will have a combination skin type. The nose, chin and center of forehead will have oil glands than other parts of the face. Combination skin requires separate cleaning routing from rest of the face. The combination skin exhibits an oily with dry skin on cheeks around the eyes.

It is good to know & identify the skin type. So, identify the skin type and use your cosmetics accordingly.

How to Apply Nail Polish when You are Visual Disability

Applying nail polish by you is not an easier task. Somehow, the brush slips, the polish lands on your finger, or else not gives a finished look

Steps
1. File your nails, trim them and push the cuticles up with a fingernail.

2. Apply the polish in smooth strokes from the base to the top of the nail. Don’t worry about getting polished on skin, just be sure that the polish is even and smooth on the nail. Avoid any polish going on the skin.

3. Allow the polish to dry. If the polish does not feel sticky when you lightly touch it with your finger, then add another coat of polish and allow it to dry.

4. Rub gently around the skin of the nail to remove the excess nail polish coated outside. Use nail polish remover on a cotton bud if necessary. Also, massage your hands with hand lotion, and you are ready to go.

How to Apply Mascara

• Use lash comb properly
• Try a spoolie
• Don't shy away from colored mascara
• Thin, short brushes are best
• Give a few coats to the edges by blinking
• Powder under the eye before applying mascara
• Use an eyelash curler
• Zig zag the wand
• For dramatic look, apply mascara to upper lashes
• Use mascara primer
• Do NOT pump wand in and out of the tube
• Another smudge-proof tip - bend the wand
• Wait five seconds before blinking
  

How to Control Dandruff flakes

If you suffer from the problem of dandruff flakes, you might wonder what the reason behind flaking is.

According to the experts, beauty professionals, dandruff is not likely caused due to dry scalp but also due to over use of hair products or poor hygiene. The biggest dandruff culprit is fungus called malassezia.

Most of the people have this fungus on their scalps, but it gets out of their control and tends to dandruff suffocation. The fungus tends to nourish oil secretions on hair and causes clumps of dead skin cells.

The best way to fight dandruff is having regular hair bath using quality and chemical preventive shampoos. A shampoo containing zinc pyrithione kills the fungus. Make use of shampoo with one that has salicylic acid, which "scrubs" off the flakes.

Colors for Golden Skin & Dark Brown Hair

Here, some of the tips for people looking great with golden skin and dark brown hairs

Olive Green
Great color for both eye liner and shadow

Red Clay
Good for cheek and lip color.

Golden Brown
Interesting color for lips, especially when the eyes are dark

Buff
Pale yellow or brown shade works well as shadow or highlighter.

Peach
Peaches for shadows, blushes and lip colors.

Copper
The color gives an amazing eye liner

Hot Chocolate
Great lipstick color