Thursday, January 24, 2008

Nail polish



Wash your hands and remove any old polish.


Before applying nail polish, swipe a cottonball soaked in polish remover across nail. This will remove any oil from your nails and allow the polish to stay on longer.


Apply nail polish. Remember when applying more then one coat of polish to wait until previous coat to completely dry before applying next coat. Top with a clear top coat and you're done!

If you want to make it nicer look just try to draw your nail by your self. Enjoy!! :)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Pedicure


You will need: Great attitude - this is a time for you25 minutesA nail file of high quality, a feet file, a plastic or glass bowl big enough for a foot bath with warm water, Cotton balls2 tablespoons of sugar5 table spoon of oil, and optional 3 drops of essential oil or lemon juice. A orange stickNail polish remover2 fluffy towels and a 2 small towelsOptional: nail polish of your preferred color and color base if you are using a strong color (this will take additional time)hand or body lotion and oil (it can be body oil or a light vegetable oil such as olive or sunflower)A nail cutterSteps

Find a good place to get your pedicure, it have to be comfort for you. Place all the ingredients and tools next to it. Place one of the towels on the floor. Mix 5 tablespoons of oil, essential oil or lemon juice and sugar

Prepare the foot bath with warm water, 4 tablespoons of oil. Place on the towel (the one you have put on the floor) .Wet the 2 small towels and put in the microwave so they get hot, then place them in a plastic bag for future use.

Pedicure time. Eliminate any nail polish you may have. Cut your nails and file them to your desire shape, put your feet into the water and let them be there for 10 minutes (at least 5 minutes if you do not have time)

Now push your cuticles with the orange stick, apply the scrub on your feet. Make sure every area is treated then wash it out with the foot bath water, dry the feet and move the foot bath to the side.

Gently apply some oil or cream to the nail and massage the cuticles, wrap the towel around your hands and leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are not warm any more. Get your feet file and pass it on the rough areas. If you are not applying polish, you are done; if not apply the base coat (transparent nail polish) wait for a minute or 2 and apply one coat of you color, wait 3 minutes and apply second coat.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Techniques for Smooth Hair

Hair Wrap
Use a cloth hair wrap at night to get smooth hair in the morning. Brush or comb your hair thoroughly, and wrap it smoothly around your head. Put pantyhose, a wave-cap or a scarf over your hair to keep it in place. You can put a very light coat of oil on your hair before you wrap it if it is dry. In the morning, carefully remove your wrap and style as usual.

Natural Oil
Use natural oil on your hair like coconut oil, sunflower oil or almond oil to style and keep your hair smooth and in place instead of commercial gels, mousse or hairsprays. Product ends up being sticky and gooey in your hair, not giving it the smooth consistency you may want. If you have thin and dry hair, only use a very small amount of oil on your hands and apply to your hair.

Blow Drying Methods
Blow drying can leave your hair looking fried and the opposite of smooth. To avoid frizzy hair from the blow dryer, consider using a diffuser that more evenly distributes the heat through your hair for less damage. Use a round brush when possible for controlling blow dried hair from flying away while it is being dried. Give your hair a periodic break from the blow dryer to give it time to return to a naturally smooth state.

Monday, January 14, 2008

SPA at home

When free on weekend ladies or gentlemen can try SPA at home.



1. Prepare ahead by making a plan and shopping for all the treatment and meal ingredients. Refrigerate several bottles of water, leave a washcloth by the sink, pick out comfortable clothes and shoes, select your favorite music or relaxation tapes, rent an exercise tape. Get a good night of sleep before your spa day so you can enjoy every moment without exhaustion.
2.Plan to ake your mind and body away just as if you were spirited off to a secluded mountain retreat. Choose a time when you can have total peace and no outside interference.

3. On your Spa Day, wake up naturally, splash cool water on your face, throw on your clothes and do some slow stretches to warm up the calves, quads, hamstrings, and upper body. Have some fruit or juice.
4. Grab a bottle of water from the fridge and head out for an energized walk followed by strength training.
5. Prepare a low fat breakfast (Veggie Egg White Omelet) to nourish your mind and body.
6. Prepare and apply a natural hair conditioning treatment.
7. Prepare a refreshing snack (Pineapple-Blueberry Smoothie).
8. "Steam" your face then prepare and apply facial according to skin type. Apply moisturizer.
9. Prepare Veggie Pita Pocket Sandwich for lunch.
10. Enjoy a footbath while reading a book.
11. Enjoy a hand treatment while listening to your favorite music.





Body acne

AcnEase is the best option to reduce the body acne from the surface of the skin. The health care providers suggest it and each dose of it can be depended on the following:


= The time period from a person has got the acne.

= Weight of body

= Severity of this type of acne

Soothing oil to remove the body acne:

> A full teaspoon of almond oil

> A full teaspoon of calendula oil

> One or two drops of lavender oil

> Two full teaspoons of olive oil

> One or two drops of chamomile oil

>Two drops of tea tree oil

Mix all ingredients well and pour it into an tight container. And then take a few drops of this mixture, massage from it on the complete portion of affected area. At the end, take and use of aloe Vera to remove the inflammation and soothe around the affected area. These oils have antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties.


People should keep in mind the following important tips:

> Do not eat spicy or oily foods.

> Take shower as soon as possible after engaging physical activity in sweat-producing.

> Avoid hair-styling products, cosmetics, oily or greasy products and acne concealers.

> Consult the health care providers, if one has got severe form of body acne.

> Patients should wash hair daily.

> Avoid excessive rubbing of the affected skin.

> Use OTC acne lotion to dry excess oil and promote peeling. Use only water based or noncomedogenic products.

good luck all, have a good try!! ;)

How to Remove Pimple Marks From the Face

A popular method of filling in ice pick scars is injecting dermal fillers to plump up the scar depression. A few dermal fillers are made with collagen which is a fundamental element in scar removal but because of the fact that the collagen is not produced naturally inside the body, the collagen need to be administered bi monthly to keep the plump appearance.

Fillers are easy to obtain but there can be some negative side effects using these scar removal treatments. The filling procedure can cause allergic responses, inflammations, and localized swelling. A very rare side effect is that certain fillers can arouse dormant herpes infections.Scrub your entire body, not just the back.

Remember to scrub towards the heart, which means up from the legs and stomach, and down from the shoulders.The benefits of scrubbing are many. Not only does it clean up the skin completely, clearing out pores and enabling your body to pump out toxins more effectively, but it also reduces the likelihood of developing unsightly cellulite.

In addition, scrubbing pumps up blood circulation and aids blood flow to the heart.Boil one cup milk and thicken it. Add lemon juice, remove from flame and let it be cool while stirring it continuously. Apply this paste on the face at bedtime. Wash the face after one hour and next morning. This removes pimples and gives a smooth and soft skin.

Reduce your dark spot and scar


Every women in this worl doesn't like to have scar and dark spot oh their face, spots are created when hormones start causing excess oil in the pores. If the oil cannot get out of the pore in an even flow, this along with a build-up of dead skin cells form a blockage eventually create a clogged pore. A specific type of bacteria (called propionibacterium acnes) existing in the pore thrives on the oil and the dead skin cells, flourishes, as a result the skin become inflamed. The inflammation and bacteria grow resulting in a pimple.

There are four basic skin types:

* Dry : tends to be ashy, dull and feels tight- especially after cleansing. Pores are fine. Requires extra moisture and oil.
* Normal : in balance. Smooth and moist. Pores are not clogged. Seldom breaks out. Just needs products to keep it in balance.
* Oily to blemish prone : appears shiny all over. If blemish prone there will be clogged pores and breakouts. Makeup may not last on this skin or may change colors. Requires shine prevention. May require some acne or blemish control.
* Combination skin : will be oily in the "T" zone- forehead, nose, inner cheek and chin. Outside the zone it will be normal or dry. Requires oil reducing in the "T" zone and moisturizers and oil in the other areas.

Reduce Your Black Spots Naturally (plant extract) :
* Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face
* Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
* Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
* Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
* Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
* Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
* Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days
* Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots. * To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.
* To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time.

For dark circles /spot arround eyes :
* Gently wash the face, then apply a skin tightening moisturizer around the eyes.
* Under eye bags or puffiness is often caused by fluid build up. To prevent eye-bags decrease salt, alcohol and caffeine intake, and participate in regular aerobic exercise to help drain unwanted fluids.
* Reduce eye puffiness by covering closed eyes with cold cucumber slices, tea bags, chilled spoons or gel-filled eye compresses for about ten minutes. The coolness provided will help constrict blood vessels and can assist in brightening tired eyes.
* Make a paste from a teaspoon of tomato juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of gram flour. Apply under eyes for 10 minutes.
* Grind a raw potato and add almond paste to it. Use the mixture regularly under the eyes to get rid of dark circles and puffiness.
* Increase your daily intake of water to minimum 8 to 10 glasses.
* Apply fresh fig on the eyes. * Place two cucumber slices over the eyes and rest for 15 minutes or apply cucumber juice under the eyes.
* Getting enough sleep at least 8-10 hours a day, can fade out dark circles
* Laser resurfacing might be a good solution Benefits * Smoothes lines and wrinkles. * Promotes a firmer, more youthful complexion.
* Evens skin tone by helping reduce dark spots and discoloration.
* Leaves skin feeling clean, fresh, and soft.
* Help erase fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.

Perevention

Cleanse at least twice a day using lukewarm water and your fingertips to cleanse. Do not use a washcloth as it carries bacteria and causes mechanical irritation. Pat face dry.It can help clean the skin by removing any dirt, pollutants and toxins from the skin, while at the same time provide the skin with high concentrations of active material to fight the problem areas effectively.

Apply Pigmentation Repair Formula to dark spots and discolorations. Because some redness may occur, consult your dermatologist if you have sensitive skin. Once Pigmentation Repair Formula has fully absorbed, apply a thin layer of TiO2 Sunblock to entire face. Exposure to the sun can stimulate pigment production and re-darken areas.Also helps to enhance softness and suppleness, reduce sagging, fine lines and wrinkles and rejuvenate sun-damaged skin.

2 - 3 times a week, massage Microfine Face Scrub into skin after washing face. Allow Scrub to set for 1 - 2 minutes, then rinse completely away. Gentle exfoliation can help shed darkened, superficial surface cells and reveal new undamaged cells. Minerals like titanium dioxide and zinc create a sheer physical block against the sun. Minerals also reflect light, so face gets less red and appears more radiant. For extra protection, apply an antioxidant serum before sunscreen. "Antioxidants can prevent and reverse sun damage. Vitamin C, idebenone and green tea are among the most effective and proven to shield skin from harmful rays. Acne spot may be worsened by stress, so try and reduce it through regular exercise, meditation and relaxation.Try and avoid heavy lotions and sunscreens on the face, particularly if you are prone to spots in the summer months. Women should avoid applying heavy make-up which may make your spots or acne worse.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Step of good make up

make-up artist, showing the mesmerising look.


STEP1: Conceal


> Apply yellow-toned creamy concealer under eyes and in the inner corners using fingers or the Concealer Brush. Blend gently by patting with fingertips.

> For darker undereye circle, use a pink-toned corrector, then layer on concealer.


STEP2: Ace the base


>Apply foundation with faundation brush to even out skintone. Start around the nose and mouth to cover redness and blend outwards.

>Cover blemished with foundation stick or blemish cover stick in a shade that matches your skin exactly.


STEP3: Powder up


> For crease-free, long wearing results, apply sheer finish loose powder over concealer using eye blender brush. Dust powder on the rest of the face with powder brush.

> Use bronzing powder to give skin a healty grow. Apply forehead, cheeks, bose, chin and neck with a bronzer brush.


STEP4: Blush rosily

> Smile and dust a neutral shade of brush on apples cheeks with blush brush. Blend towards hairline, then downwards to soften the colour. Next, layer a pop of bright blush on apples of cheeks.


>Intensify the look by applying the shimmer brick compact on cheekbones using face blended brush.


STEP5: Pout proud


> To define and keep colour from feathering, line lips with lip pencil after applying lipstick. Use the lip brush to soften and blend any harsh edges.

> Apply lip color with a lip brush.

STEP 6: Brow power

> Define brows using eye shadow ( will be good if match with hair colour) applied with the eye brow brush. Use the eye definer brush to fill up sparse brows.

> To apply shadow, begin at the inner corner of the brow and follow its natural shape using light, feathery strokes.

> Tame unruly brows with the brow groomer brush, the set with the natural brow shaper.

STEP 7: Sexy eye

> Sweep a light eye shadow hue from lashline to browbone with the eye shader brush.

> Next, apply a medium shadow colour on the lid, up to the crease.

STEP 8: Liner notes

> Line upper lashline with a dark eye shadow colour applied with the eye liner brush. For long wearing try the long wear gel eyeliner applied with Ultra fine eye liner brush.

> If you line the lower lashline, make sure top and bottom lines meet at the outer corners of teh eyes.

STEP 9: Lush lashes

> brush everything mascara from base of lashes to tip. Apply two coats, letting mascara dry between coats. If you opt to curl lashes with eyelash curler, do it before using mascara.

Beauty bar


Sure you're low mantainance and confident in your own skin, but there's a fine line between looking laid-back pretty and "bag lady". If yo answer YES to even one of the following, do yourself favour~~


Sandpaper feet ->Imagine rubbing up againts that cutie with rough feet.Not a sexy message, huh? Keep footies smooth and moisturised daily with arich foot cream abd be sure to treat yourself with a pedicure at least once a month. Don't forget to show them off in bejewelled sandals or stilettos!!


Dry skin -> Which would you rather touch - the dry skin of a baby or an elephant?? Keep flakes at bay and bring on soft, supple skin with the help a weekly body scrup.


Bushy brows -> Leave the unibrow look to Frida Kahlo. Mesmerise people with your eye not the state of your unruly brows.


Facial at Home

All ladies out there will love to take care of their skin to look young all the time.
For a smooth, wrinkle free, supple skin, it is very important to get a facial done at least once a month. It is not necessary to always go to a beauty salon for a facial dont westing your money. Let's try Beauty Summers Tips.

1. Apply ice packs on face, it reduces sweating to a larger extent.
2. Don't use scrubs as it makes your skin dry.
3. Use Sunglasses. Sunglasses protect your eyes
4. Use eyeliner pencil of slate gray, warm chocolate or navy shades with a light hand.
5. Use gel on your hair and use only the fresh razor with triple blades to shave bikini line to avoid any unsightly rashes
6. Wear skimpier clothes so a killer bod is a must and good skin is a given.Face pack for summers

*Home made face packs with tomato and lemon takes out excessive oil and blackheads. If your skin is carrying pimples or rashes then don't use lemon.
*Daily home care home made face packs prepared with yogurt, honey and egg is very effective on the dead cells.Make a ponytail of your hair and tie the headband to keep hair away from the face.
* Put a few drops of cleansing milk on cotton wool and clean your face and neck.
* Now start massaging your face with nourishing cream by mixing a few drops of water with it. The water used can be lukewarm or cold according to your preference.
* Start facial massage from the forehead. Place the 2 fingers of both the hands above your eyebrows and start massaging in upward motions.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Beauty Tips

Eye
Rather than trying to define eyes by drawing a line across the eyelids, the pros unanimously recommend using a pencil to fill in the spaces between each lash. Get your pencil as close to your lashes as possible and make a teeny dot between each one. Smudge with your finger or with a cotton swab.

Hair
Let your hair dry naturally occasionally to give it a break from hot irons. Make sure you use a good absorbent towel to remove excess moisture and avoid rubbing your hair — it'll cause split ends and won't leave the hair shaft smooth. A leave-in conditioner will also fight the frizzies.

Lips
Want lipstick to last longer? Fill in your lips with liner first. If you're using a light-coloured lipstick, try a nude liner, then slick your lipstick on top.

Skin
Make-up will always look different in artificial light as it does in natural. Try to apply your make-up in the similar lighting conditions that you'll be dealing with later.
Let try beauty tips, as you will always look beauty and young forever!