Take Care Of Your Lips

Take Care Of Your Lips

Lips are weapons for most women, symbols of beauty and sensuality of our century. Since ancient times women have been taking care of their lips, and this tradition certainly goes on.Mimic and facial expressions are very important, especially in the female world, and lips are the main transmitters of emotions and senses. Mishal's Beauty is offering you some tips that will help you to take care of your lips and protect them.
Like our skin lips need care and protection. Being beautiful means being healthy, so the right nutrition is the first thing to consider. Fresh vegetables, fruits and water–this combination is the best natural recipe. Water is the best friend not only for your skin but also for your lips. Using much fluid will keep your lips and skin hydrated.
Lips are very vulnerable and prone to drying and chapping. Usually they become chapped because of the lack of moisture.
Apart from water you may use a balm to hydrate your lips. Weather changes also have their effects on our lips. Apply balms to protect your lips in cold winter or on hot summer days.

Lip glosses and lipsticks can also be helpful. Some lipsticks apart from giving color and aesthetic pleasure also have a treating and healing effect. Most lipsticks function as moisturizers. While looking for lipsticks choose one that is rich in vitamins and nutrients. No matter whether you use balm or lipstick apply it regularly.
The dead layers on the lips need to be removed. The best way to do that is to use a warm washcloth. A washcloth can easily be substituted by a toothbrush. This simple procedure, aimed at massaging your lips, can be practiced every day.
Very often we think that by licking lips we make them hydrated. This is definitely a misleading idea. Instead all the moisture from your lips will be removed and they will be damaged as a result.

No More Wrinkles

No More Wrinkles

In my previous post I was talking about some tips that can help you prevent wrinkles on your face. In this post I am going to introduce several skin beauty tips that help fight against wrinkles.

• The rainbow effect. Keep to a healthy eating diet plan. For instance, make a “fruit rainbow” from oranges, apples, bananas and grapes and eat them regularly. Fruits are among the best skin care products for aging skin. Your healthy diet plan should also include raw food (which is low in calories) to keep your skin line-free, soft and smooth and to protect it from wrinkles.

• Water. Water is a very vital element. So drink at least eight glasses of water each day to stay hydrated and to flush out toxins from the body. If the weather is very hot, you should drink more, but don’t do too much of a thing. The main point is to keep your skin hydrated to avoid wrinkle problems.

• Soap or a cleanser? Are you still washing your face with a soap? If you do, then forget about it. Many people are still not aware that soap contains some ingredients that are not good for your skin and cause wrinkles. You can replace soap with cleansers, for instance. Just find out the right one for your skin type.

When fighting against wrinkles, you can also consider moisturizers. They are among the best anti aging skin care products that help to get rid of wrinkles. You just have to look for the best anti aging moisturizer for your skin type to keep it hydrated.

Homemade Hair Masks

Homemade Hair Masks
 

Homemade Strawberry Hair Mask

This luscious mix of rich acidic berries will leave your hair both conditioned and with rich gloss.

Ingredients:

• 8 Strawberries
• 1 tbsp Mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Mash eight strawberries with one tablespoon mayonnaise;
2. Massage into washed, damp hair;
3. Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel;
4. Wash out with a shampoo/conditioner combination.

Homemade Yogurt Hair Mask

For dry, frizzed out hair, this recipe will bring back the moisture, leaving your hair silky and manageable.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white (natural moisturizer)
• 6 tbsp natural yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (a great conditioner for dry hair).

Directions:

1. Beat 1 egg white until foamy;
2. Add 6 tablespoons of plain natural yogurt; and mayonnaise
3. Apply to wet hair in small sections at a time;
4. Cover with plastic shower cap or plastic wrap.
5. Leave in for 30 minutes, then wash out with a mild shampoo.
6. Rinse with very cold water.
7. Use monthly to moisturize hair.

Homemade Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask



For Extra Shiny Hair and Natural Hair Smoothers.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil (deep conditioner)

Directions:

1. Mix 1/2 cup honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil;
2. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated;
3. Cover hair with a shower cap;
4. Leave on 30 minutes;
5. Shampoo well and rinse.

Homemade Fruit Smoothie Hair Mask

Dry-Hair Mask : slather your hair in this rich mask to bring back its luster.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Banana (potassium softens hair shaft)
• 1/4 Avocado (naturally rich moisturizer)
• 1/4 Cantaloupe
• 1 tbsp Wheat germ oil
• 1 tbsp Yogurt
• 1 Vitamin E capsule (optional)
• 2 Tbsp honey (natural moisturizer)
• 3 Tbsp buttermilk (strengthens hair follicles)

Directions:

1. Blend 1/2 a banana, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt;
2. For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule; honey, and buttermilk
3. Apply to hair from roots to tips.
4. Leave in hair for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse.
6. Use twice a month to maintain healthy hair.

Avocado Rosemary Hair Masks :

Ingredients:

• one avocado
• fresh organic rosemary.
• Break open a vitamin E capsule
• olive (for extra dry or thick hair)
• a lighter oil (like almond or apricot)
• four drops of tea tree two drops of peppermint essential oil.
• four drops of orange essential oil
• two drops of peppermint essential oil.

Directions:

1. Smash up one avocado with fresh organic rosemary.
2. Break open a vitamin E capsule and mix that in.
3. Add a splash of olive oil for extra dry or thick hair or add a splash of a lighter oil (like almond or apricot) for thinner, less dry hair. Don’t add too much oil, or you’ll get a conditioner, not a masque. The texture should be sticky and thick not runny.
4. Drop in four drops each of tea tree and orange essential oil and two drops of peppermint essential oil.
5. Apply to your hair and let it sit for 30 minutes or so. You could wear a shower cap - but I don’t believe in using them. I just clip my hair up in a twist - it works fine and never drips. Rinse out well in cool water for shiner less fizzy hair.

Cucumber & Yogurt Hair Masks :

Note: This masque is drippy, other than adding some base like flour (don’t do that) I have no idea how to thicken it up. So, you may want to take a nice bath as you let this soak into your hair.
Cucumber is also known to fight off chlorine damage well if used weekly.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic plain yogurt
• 1/2 of an average sized peeled cucumber
• a tablespoon of honey
• a few drops of lavender essential oil
• a few drops of chamomile

Directions:

1. Mix in a blender: 1/2 cup organic plain yogurt, 1/2 of an average sized peeled cucumber, a tablespoon or so of honey, a few drops of lavender essential oil, and chamomile. You have some different choices regarding the chamomile. You can chop fresh really fine, boil fresh to a reduction, or add some essential oil of chamomile. I usually have added the oil, or shopped fresh. Boiling is too much extra work.
2. Apply to your head, clip hair up and soak in the tub for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse in cool water for softer, smoother hair.

Homemade Cucumber Hair Mask

As the weather gets colder, you may find your hair becoming brittle and dull. To return the lustrous shine to your locks, use a homemade hair mask. Try this Cucumber to revive your beautiful hair this season.

Ingredients:
• 1 egg
• 1 eggshell's worth of olive oil
• 1 quarter of a peeled cucumber

Directions:

1. Blend the egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber.
2. Spread evenly through your hair, leave on for 10 minutes, then thoroughly rinse.
3. For the best results year-round, continue this treatment monthly.

Homemade Aloevera Hair Masks



Take the case of split ends in the hair, for instance. You just can’t ignore it and leave it to its fate. If left untreated, it leads to poor hair-growth and hair-loss. So make an effort to get rid of split ends with alacrity.
Aloe-vera, the natural healer is a fantastic herb; it is not just good your skin but for your hair as well. Even Cleopatra was believed to have rated it highly as a beauty therapy herb.
Aloe Gels are used to bring shine and smoothness in the hair.
Frizz Control for Curly Hair.

Ingredients:

• 4 big leaves of aloevera
• 250 grams of coconut oil

Directions:

1. Aloe leaves are thick, succulent and have a transparent pulp. Slit open the leaf and scrape out the juicy pulp.
2. Use a liquidizer and blend to make it into a smooth paste.
3. Heat coconut oil in a wok and add the aloe pulp. Keep stirring until the oil floats on the top. Strain the oil and bottle it.
4. Take two tablespoons of oil and massage it well into the scalp.
5. your way from the ends of hair to your scalp, see to it that the ends are properly nourished with oil.
6. Leave on for one hour at least.

Homemade Anti-Dandruff Hair Mask



A. Rosemary

Ingredients:

• 1 handful Rosemary Leaves
• 1 litre water
• 2 tsp.Vinegar

Directions:

1. Boil the water and soak rosemary leaves in it.
2. Let it stand for one night.
3. Strain and add vinegar to it.
4. After shampooing, wash your hair with this preparation. It treats the hair very fast.

B. Sesame Oil and Bhailavan

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 3 tbsp Bhailavan

Directions:

1. Blend the two together and apply it on the head.
2. Leave it on for 2-3 hours
3. Wash it off with a shampoo in lukewarm water.

C. Ginger

Ingredients:

• Ginger root
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. Squeeze ginger root through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice.
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing.
4. Repeat three times a week.

Coconut Conditioning Cuticles Mask

I still dream of the coconut oil head massages I took from old men and women in Indonesia in trade for some rupiah and a smile. Coconut keeps the dandruff away and this mask helps the kiddies avoid the mid-year lice breakout.
Coconut oil application also helps with dandruff problems too and hence much preferable to other strong medicated shampoos.

Ingredients:

• Pressed coconut oil
• Towel that is still hot, straight from the dryer

Directions:

1. Take a large chunk of coconut cream and,
2. massage it into your hair.
3. From the dryer, take out a warm towel and wrap it around your head,
4. leaving it for an hour.
5. Wash out the coconut with shampoo and a deep conditioner.

Eyelash

Eyelash Extensions



Having an eyelash extension procedure can improve the appearance of your eyes and create dramatic accents that need no mascara.

Permanent Eyelash Implants

What is Permanent Eyelash Implants?



Many people find that they would like to extend their eyelashes, or make them thicker and fuller. There are many techniques used in order to forward this aim. It is possible to receive semi permanent eyelash extensions, use makeup (such as mascara), or even have surgical eyelash implants. These implants amount to having new, permanent eyelashes placed on the upper eyelid. While some people really enjoy the results of this procedure, others find the thought of surgery so close to the eye and its inherent dangers too difficult to face.

Permanent eyelash implants are in reality a transplant surgery. Understand the process of eyelash implant surgery, which is done under local anesthetic. Hair, including the follicle, is removed from the back of the scalp and then transplanted into the eyelash. Generally, about 30 hair follicles are implanted into each upper lash. The whole process takes 1 to 2 hours and is done as out-patient surgery.

Eye Make Up Techniques

Eye Make Up Techniques 

Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Apply Eye Shadow

There are two basic ways to apply eye shadow in shape shading, "rounded" and "winged". Now you want to determine what is the best shading shape in your case. You can try applying one shading shape (rounded) to one eye and the other shading shape (winged) to the other eye (this would save you time). Then go look in the mirror and see which one looks best on you.

Experiment and try all the different shading. You may be surprised to find that several of them may look great on you (the rounded technique seems to look good on the majority of women).

If you don't have much room between the eyelid crease of your eye and your eyebrow then apply eye shadow using the winged shape (unless there is some sagging).

Winged Shading
Looks best where the skin towards the corner of the eye is not sagging such as on younger women because their skin is still firm.

Round Shading
Use when your brow bone markedly curves around the eye and don't use the winged style because it will make any sag more obvious.

Classic Eye Shadows Application...

Rounded Eye Shadow Application

1. Highlighter eye shadow across the eyelid, from the lash line to slightly beyond the crease, and all the way to the eyebrow.
2. Medium shade eye shadow to the eyelid and smudge under the bottom eyelashes.
3. Accent eye shadow in the wedge at the outer corner of the eye and blend well.
4. Line upper and lower lashes with eyeliner pencil.

Advanced Rounded Eye Shadow Application

1. Highlighter eye shadow across the eyelid, from the lash line to slightly beyond the crease, and all the way to the eyebrow.
2. Mid tone eye shadow on inner corner of lid.
3. Accent eye shadow on crease and in wedge; blend all well.
4. Line upper and lower lashes with with eyeliner pencil.

Winged Eye Shadow Application

1. Highlighter eye shadow from lash line to brow.
2. Medium shade eye shadow color on lid.
3. Accent eye shadow in wedge at outer corner; blend well.
4. Line upper and lower lashes with eyeliner pencil.

How to Apply Eye Shadow to Create Shape...

Now that you know the shape of the skin surrounding your eye you are ready to try to apply eye shadow in several highlight and shadow combinations to help you find the one that complements you the best. Remember that the crease of the eye is always shaded. Here are some of the choices for shading and highlighting that you can try:

* Apply eye shadow to highlight the eyelid, round the shading: Best suited for hooded eyes and older deep set eyes.
* Highlight the eyelid, wing the shading: Best suited for younger deep set eyes.
* Apply eye shadow to shade the eyelid and round the shading: Best suited for prominent lids and younger deep set eyes.
* Shade the eyelid and wing the shading: Best suited for younger deep set eyes.

Makeup Tips: Eyes

Makeup Tips: Eyes

 

I'm a beauty editor and yet it took me years to figure out how to apply eyeshadow that:

1. Wasn't crooked (hello, mismatched eyes!).
2. Wasn't too dark or blotchily blended (yes, I know "blotchily" is not a word).
3. Didn't extend to the wrong, wrong, wrong upper reaches of my eyelids.

After years of seeing makeup artists in action and learning numerous eyeshadow tips and tricks, here are 10 favorite eyeshadow tips I wish someone had told me twenty years ago:
Ok, well I sorta knew this, but I wasn't sure HOW TO BLEND. You use three different colors: The base, usually a very light taupe, a highlighter for the crease and a main color for the lid, but how to get them to look as if they merge into each other like the colors of a rainbow? My secret: Start light then go darker. Brush the base color to the entire eye up to the brow bone (base is the lightest color), apply the lid color (the medium color) and THEN apply the highlighter (the darkest color). Also, don't be too heavy-handed or you'll have to start over.
Extra tip: Practice makes perfect. Play with your makeup a few days before a big event.

Secret #2: Choose shadows that make the color of your eyes pop

Gone are the days when beauty experts advised against blue shadow. Matching the color of your eye with a shadow actually brings the color out (think blue shadow on blue eyes). At the same time, contrasting colors make eyes pop too (think a deep jeweled blue shadow on deep brown eyes or gorgeous golds with blue eyes). See Is It OK to Wear Blue Eyeshadow?.

Secret #3: Never apply deep color to your browbone -- unless you're doing a cover shoot for Vogue

You don't want the drama too much shadow brings. Apply shadow up to the browbone but don't apply shadow ON the bone unless it's a neutral color.

Mishal Imran

I am aprofessional full time freelance makeup artist certified in multi media makeupartistry.  

 

I specialize in airbrush makeup for

Photography

Editorial and Print

Commercial Advertising

Bridal & Special Occasions 

What isairbrush makeup? Airbrushing is a patented makeup application technique that utilizes compressedair to spray on a fine mist of makeup. It is the preferred technique fordigital photography, high definition TV, and bridal work. Airbrushing makeupprovides a camera ready velvety texture that lays on the skin in an even,misted pattern, creating the most natural finish to the naked eye that'svirtually invisible on the digital screen.

How does itfeel? Airbrush makeup isexceptionally lightweight. Most clients say they feel as if they aren’t evenwearing makeup.

What are thebenefits of airbrush makeup? Airbrush makeup provides flawless coverage by minimizing skinimperfections while giving skin a beautifully natural finished lookingresult.  It is water resistant and will last for up to fourteen hours ormore. Perfect for South Florida's humidity!

Does it covertattoos, scars, etc?Yes, with paramedical airbrush makeup all skin imperfections including tattoos,scars, bruises, vitiligo, birthmarks, & post-op surgery patients can beconcealed, even stretch marks!

Is airbrushmakeup right for everyone?Airbrush makeup is suitable for people of all ages and every skin condition.The makeup is hypoallergenic and fragrance free. In fact “Airbrush Makeup” isthe only makeup that is suitable for the new “High Definition” standard intelevision.

Beauty Tips That Won't Break the Bank

 

When it comes to looking your best, upkeep costs like make-up, hair care, skin care and spa treatments can cost a pretty penny. American women spend an average of $7 billion a year on cosmetics and services each year, according to a 2008 study by the YWCA. Luckily, the price of beauty can be trimmed when you replace salon treatments for do-it-yourself solutions that cost less than $10.

No matter how chic your outfit is, bad nails or hair will ruin it all.
— Emily Clark, personal shopper and stylist at Alberta Ferretti

Radiant Skin

Household items are a great option for cost-effective skin care, said Lauren Luke, a self-taught makeup artist who rose to fame with YouTube beauty tutorials.
"You can use honey with sugar and salt crystals for a great smelling home face mask. You can also make a yogurt face mask from fresh yogurt, which is great for the skin. Top it off with some cucumber sliced for each eye to soothe," said Luke, who recently released her line of cosmetics.
Most people spend their money on anti-aging creams, but Luke said they're not necessary. "As long as you keep up the daily moisturizing and wash make up off before bed properly, then you don't need to splurge too much on expensive creams," she said.
Avoid exposure to the sun to maintain healthy, young looking skin. Wear moisturizers and foundations with sun protection. They don't have to be expensive to be good, but they do have to be safe to keep skin looking young, she said.
A final skin tip: Drink plenty of water. It keeps toxins at bay, leading to clearer looking skin, Luke said.

Price:

Honey face mask $5

Yogurt face mask and cucumber $3

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Best beauty gadgets: Clarisonic, Silk’n, Chi, T3 and more

Last year—inspired by Hadley Freeman’s brilliant book The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost All Things Fashionable—I wrote about Beauty Therapist Judgement. You know: it’s the well-meaning but mildly insulting evaluation of your skin, feet, nails, hair or whatever body part your beauty professional is treating—usually accompanied by some stupidly obvious advice about what you SHOULD be doing, such as drinking more water or using foot cream.
If you hate this kind of thing, as I do—and yet still require some high-tech beauty maintenance—then you’re probably a good candidate for one (or more) at-home beauty gadgets. Inspired by the devices used by dermatologists, hairdressers and other pros, you can now treat all kinds of beauty issues in the privacy of your own home, whether it’s removing unwanted hair, smoothing out your locks or giving yourself an anti-aging light therapy treatment. Sure, it might take a bit longer to get the results you would from a professional visit, but they’re definitely more affordable. Plus, you can maintain results yourself.
I’ve also gotta say: out of all the beauty swag I’ve tried and tested over the years, I freakin’ LOVE my beauty gadgets. They’ve changed my life and I’m really not kidding. Here’s the lowdown on which ones I recommend investing in—and then a few honourable mentions to consider.

The Mehndi Bride

 

Getting married isn’t easy especially when the bride has to buy clothes, jewelry and shoes for every occasion. Mehndi marks the beginning of a wedding function when hands and feet of the bride are decorated with henna and mehndi dress plays an important role.

Time is running by and there is so much to do. Mehndi marks the beginning of a joy, participation and happiness for the bride and the groom. During such times things have to be perfect starting from Henna to a dress which sets the trend for upcoming weddings.

Dresses for Mehndi are usually in orange, yellow and green colour. Usually, brides prefer to wear yellow dress match it with a multicoloured shalwar. Brides prefer to keep Mehndi dress simple and elegant with light gotta, mirror or dapka embroidery on sleeves and neck. Some prefer heavy embroidery on dupatta only.

However, with the passage of time, variations have come in Mehndi dress also. Now brides love to get the dress stitched in various designs and styles ranging from shalwar kameez to lengha.

Material used for Mehndi dress, include jamawar, silk, chiffon, kattan silk etc. There are yellow and deep red georget multi shaded shirts adorned with cut-glass, kamdani, sequins, swarovski, crystals and kora on hemline with big pendant on front V neck. Multi shaded dupatta has big square motives and green border belt are also in. Sunflower silk baggy/patiala shalwaar embellished from sides and at cuffs are also worn on Mehndi occasion.

If you want to buy a Mango lehanga on Mehndi, then silk lehanga with turquoise and pink hand beads work on borders and all over lehanga makes the best dress for the occasion. Similarly, Mehndi colour raw silk sleeveless shirt/kurti. Standing sherwani collar and kurta style neckline crowded with stones work. Stone spray arranged along shirt/kurti. Red jamawaar pajama makes it a fabulous combination.

All the brides on Mehndi are dressed with fresh flowers instead of jewellery. Mehndi is a ceremony that sets the tone up for the wedding ceremony, and the traditional Mehndi dresses adds colour to the ceremony.

Mehndi dresses are an essential part of the ceremony, as the bride aspires to get dressed with traditional outfits that also get embellished by the addition of a trendy touch to it.

So make your Mehndi day special by wearing fabulous Mehndi dresses and be a perfect bride.

10 Manicure Tips for Beginners

 

Painted nails can look great even if you are new to doing your own manicures. You don't have to be a great artist or have any experience in previously painting your nails. Some girls learn basic manicure tips for beginners when they are young, or at least teenagers. Even if you have never painted your nails before, you can still get a beautiful, simple manicure with a little patience.

Using easy-to-follow manicure tips for beginners allows you to become comfortable with the nail painting process and all the options you have, from colors of nail polish to nail adornments and more. If you would like to paint your nails but worry that they'll end up looking messy, don't worry. You can always fix the imperfections in your manicures.

Consider these manicure tips for beginners to help you get gorgeous nails in no time.

1.    Start with a pedicure for practice. If you are worried about painting with your non-dominant hand (and how your nails will turn out when you do), practice by painting a pedicure first since you get to use the same hand when painting all your toenails.

2.    Protect your workspace. Put down some newspaper or paper towels to prevent any nail polish spillage or damage to the table or counter.

3.    Take your time. Don't rush through your manicure. Usually working more slowly allows for greater precision and a cleaner design.

4.    Learn the proper techniques for filing nails, trimming nails, and more. Knowing the right way to smooth the tip of your nails can be so valuable. You can also benefit from manicure tips on trim nails so that you face less filing in the long run.

5.    Fix smudges easily with nail polish remover on a Q-tip. Just dip the Q-tip in the nail polish remover, squeeze out any excess liquid, and gently remove any nail polish that is out of place.

6.    Remove your manicure as needed. You can still show off beautiful nails when you go on vacation, but by the time you get back, your nails might be in sorry shape. Experts in the nail care industry recommend changing your nail polish once every week or as often as needed.

7.    Apply a clear topcoat to seal your manicure. You can protect your nails with a topcoat that also extends the lifetime of the manicure.

8.    Don't pick at chipped polish! Instead, use nail polish remover to clear away the old nail polish so you can create a new manicure.

9.    Rub moisturizer or hand cream into your nails too. Whenever you apply lotion to your hands or feet, be sure to rub a little extra lotion onto your fingernails and toenails.

10.    Don't expect perfect results right away. One of the most basic manicure tips for beginners is not to expect perfection on the first try. The more you practice your manicures at home, the less of a beginner you will be!

These are just a few tips to get you started on doing your own manicures at home. When you are feeling more confident, you can start to explore the wide world of nail art, nail designs, and cool products for artistic manicures and pedicures.

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How Effective Are Breast Enhancement Creams?

How Effective Are Breast Enhancement Creams?

Today's society appears to be seeking bodily perfection like never before. Women in particular are interested, whether it is because of the hype in the
media, peer pressure, a personal choice or similar. Breasts feature heavily at the top of many women's improvement lists.
A huge range of bust enhancement creams exist that claim to produce firmer, more rounded and sometimes larger busts. These products are typically
small containers full of a soft cream that is massaged onto the breast skin, often daily, then apparently producing the desired results.
Many women would prefer to regularly apply a cream than resort to expensive, time consuming and potentially disastrous breast surgery. It follows
that the true effectiveness of these breast enhancement creams is a hot topic.
Enhancement creams are one of the most popular breast enhancement methods next to breast surgery. The cream used typically contains an
assortment of ingredients such as wild yam, fenugreek, kelp, burdock root and black cohosh. The active ingredient tends to be in such a small quantity
as to do next to nothing, in terms of effectiveness. Even if large quantities of various active ingredients exist, an effective mechanism for transporting
these chemicals through the skin barrier tends not to exist.
What should not be confused with actual breast tissue growth are reactions to the creams whereby frequent temporary breast tissue swelling occurs.
This occurrence has wrongly convinced many women of the supposed 'wonders' of the cream in question.
Phytoestrogens have been seen added to bust enhancement creams in some cases. Not hormones, phytoestrogens are said to produce the same
benefits as natural estrogen. Strong courses of a chemical known as Retin-A (retinolic acid), a chemical known to be highly beneficial to people's skin
(promoting collagen within the dermis, increasing cell turnover and enhancing vascularity) can't apparently create the results boasted on the sides of
enhancement cream containers.
Many other breast enhancement products are out there, pills, pumps and enhancement supplements to name but a few. The latter has seemingly
proved more effective than enhancement cream. Occasions when women have used both supplements and creams it has been the supplements that
they believed worked.
More research is necessary to establish whether enhancement creams work. If they do they are sure to be a huge hit, since the cost savings when
compared to surgery are vast.
For the time being breast enhancement creams appear not to make much if any difference, except maybe to your wallet!
As is typical with any serious thought about modifying your body, go and visit your doctor. See what they say, then you'll be able to make a more
informed decision for your specific situation.
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Remove Wrinkles With Botox

Remove Wrinkles With Botox

Women and men alike are afraid of getting old and they start to get upset at the first sight of wrinkles. For the longest time people would have to just
deal with the fact that they were aging and that they were getting wrinkles. There were those however, who could afford to have what it known as a
facelift. This was a surgery that was performed to remove the wrinkles from the face, but unfortunately it is a quite expensive. In recent years doctors
have created the perfect solution to wrinkles and aging, this is known as botox.
Botox is used to reduce the appearance a wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. In the past ophthalmologists to treat what was called nervous
twitching of the eyelid only used it. However, since 1982 it has been used to reduce wrinkles and aging in men and women.
How Botox Works
Botox relaxes the muscles. There is a common misconception that botox is injected into all the wrinkles that are present on the face, however this is
not the case at all. The botox itself is used to treat the muscles that cause the presence of wrinkles, not the wrinkles themselves. One injected this
chemical works to keep the muscles from crunching together and causing the face to appear wrinkled.
The chemical known as botox is injected into the skin by way of a tiny needle. The effect of the botox will last up to six months. After the injection the
skin and face will appear to be stiff but it with relax and smoothen out after a few days.
Side Effects of Botox
There are very few side effects to this procedure. There is a small chance that the patient will be allergic to the chemical itself. However, this is rare. It
is also possible that after a while the patient will experience some drooping in the eye and lip, depending on which part of the face has been treated.
This is usually for a short period of time and it has been known to correct it and seeking medical attention is not needed.
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Shaving Tips For Smooth Legs

Shaving Tips For Smooth Legs

Shaving is one task that most women hate to deal with. It is something that takes a significant amount of time and with today's woman being as busy
as ever, there is simply not enough time in the day! Even though it is annoying, there are few women who can comfortably live with hairy legs, at least
for more than a week or two. Therefore, you should learn what you can do to make shaving your legs not as bothersome.
Although some women never think twice about how far to shave, there are many women who are in constant wonder about whether they should
shave more than an inch above their knees. Most young women rarely worry about shaving above their knees unless they have dark hair growth.
Adult women however rarely leave any part of their leg unshaved. It is really a personal preference decision. If you are comfortable leaving your
upper leg a bit fuzzy, then by all means, you have the right to do so. Once you do begin shaving the upper area however, you may find that you are
only comfortable when your entire leg is hair-free.
Many women determine how much of their legs they shave by the weather. If they are planning on wearing a short skirt, bathing suit, or shorts, they
will shave their entire leg. However, in the winter season they may forgo shaving altogether. Single women who date are much more likely to shave
their entire legs everyday. Married women are more likely to skip a day or only shave the parts of their legs that are visible to the general public.
After deciding exactly what you are going to shave and what you will leave for later, there are a few things that you should do to make sure shaving is
a comfortable experience. The most important thing you can do is to use a fresh razor. Razors can be used more than once, obviously, however you
should certainly change your razor at least once a week. Disposable razors are different and should be tossed daily.
With a fresh razor in hand, you should lather up with a good shaving agent. You can use a shaving gel, cream, or lotion. Try the female versions of
shaving products, as they are usually a bit more sensitive. However, in a pinch, you can certainly reach for your man's cream. Another great item to
use to help you in shaving is hair conditioner. It works just like shaving lotion and can help moisturize your legs during and after you shave. Try not to
use soap as this will only dry out your legs and makes shaving uncomfortable.
Even though you are likely rushed to get in and out of the shower, be sure to take your time when you shave. The more time and effort you take, the
better your shave will be. You will have a smoother shave with less nicks and rashes if you shave slowly. So, try to slow it down a bit. Saving your
shaving routine for last when in the shower is also a good idea. By allowing your hair to soften from washing and the heat of the water, you will find
shaving to be more soothing than stressful.
What you do to your legs after exiting the shower is almost as important as what you do when you are in the shower. Never leave shaved legs dry
and without moisture. Most women can lather on body lotion right after shaving, but some may find this irritating to their legs. If you find yourself in an
irritating situation, consider skipping your shaving routine for a few days. After your irritation heals, try using baby oil right on your legs after shaving.
Almost everyone can use this without irritation. It is a bit messier, but it will provide everything you need for a comfortable shave.
Getting a clean and non-irritating leg shave can mean putting a little more effort into the routine then you may expect. However, these tips are not so
time consuming that you will notice a big difference in your morning schedule. They are mostly things that you can start making habits, which will
ultimately take no more time for you to accomplish than your normal routine. So, start shaving smart today and you will see the results in no time!
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Easy Ways To Deal With Acne

Easy Ways To Deal With Acne

You have probably thought to yourself over and over again that you wish acne was not a part of life. It can be a frustrating and difficult part of
adolescence, and can spread into adulthood as well.
Acne is never fun, and sometimes it is even the cause of much embarrassment and teasing. You might feel like you are at the end of your rope, and
you might be ready and willing to try anything to get rid of it!
Unfortunately, acne is just a part of life. It seems silly, but it is true. Have you ever noticed that some people have great complexions, and some
people are burdened with lots of acne, for years? It just so happens that most of acne is in our genetics.
There is simply nothing we can do about whether or not we are going to be prone to having acne. If your parents had clear complexions, you probably
will not have too much of a problem. If your parents had lots of acne as teenagers, it might be in your genetics as well.
Whether you have a genetic disposition towards acne or towards a clear complexion, there are many things that you can do to either lessen your
chances of having lots of acne or of having more acne. Acne might be mostly controlled by genetics, but there are various things that will make your
conditions better or worse, no matter what your personal genetic disposition might be.
First of all, you should be sure to wash your face twice a day. You should use a soap that is made for face washing. Using a regular bar of soap is
going to dry your skin, and you will have a better chance of getting acne. You can pick from lots of different kinds of soaps designed for washing faces.
There are facial soaps that you can use for dry skin, or for oily skin, or for normal skin. There are also face soaps that will gently exfoliate your skin.
One thing to keep in mind is that there are facial soaps that are made to reduce acne. Some of them are preventative acne reducers, but you can also
buy soaps that are made with medicines to help you fight the acne that you already have.
These medicated soaps are something that you should take care in when using, because they might also irritate your skin. You should use them on a
small portion of your face first, and if there is no irritation, you can use them normally.
An important factor in reducing acne comes after you have washed your face. The use of a good, gentle, alcohol free toner is a good way to make
sure that your pores are clear of dirt and grime, and that your entire face is clean. Use these cooling toners on your face after you have washed it by
putting a small amount on a cotton ball and wiping it across your face.
This will help to prevent acne. When you are finished with the toner, you will also want to use a gentle face lotion. Be careful not to use regular body
lotion on your face, because regular body lotions might have chemicals or other things added like perfumes or coloring that might cause more acne. A
face lotion should be light and gentle, and like the toner, you should use it sparingly at first. A good lotion will keep your face hydrated and smooth and
will lesson your chances for acne.
Another important thing that you should always remember about preventing acne is to never sleep with makeup or other things on your face. When
you sleep, your sweat and body oils might mix with whatever is on your face and cause acne. You might also press your face against a pillow or
blanket and your pores will not be able to breathe. The make up is going to cause you to develop acne. Always remember to wash your face before
you go to sleep.
When you are looking to prevent acne, the most important step is to keep your face clean and healthy. That way, even if you have a genetic
disposition towards acne, you will be able to do the best job you can in controlling it and hopefully you will be able to pass through this period in your
life with ease!
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Hair Color Trends

Hair Color Trends

Current hair color trends are defined within the move towards relaxed glamour. Healthy, shiny hair, with lots of movement, yet still well groomed. Color
is defined - it's either pastel blondes, in clean, icy tones. Or cool browns, or brilliant reds. The move has definitely been away from red browns,
although if that's a personal choice, or suits your skin tone best, don't be a slave to fashion!
Here are some ideas to incorporate the latest hair color trends into your style:
Double sided coloring - underneath, choose a darker color like chocolate, and over the top, and for most of the hair, choose lighter shades like copper
and bronze. The darker color will frame your face, and if you go for any flicks or curls when styling, you'll see it contrasted against the lighter colors.
But the main colors when hair is straightened will be the lighter ones. It's great for variety.
Try color combinations like coffee, honeycomb and golden syrup for a more subtle, layered effect.
For brunettes who like their chocolate browns, try a few golden highlights to break up the block of chocolate, unless your face and skin color can
handle the density of such a rich dark color. It really helps define your hair style, and is much easier to wear.
If you like very dark colors, try a brown black instead of a straight black. Or get your hairdresser to mix in some blue black into the brown black to give
it more intensity, but without the harshness of a solid black that is not flattering to all skin tones. Also, try mixing in some caramel and pink-red foils
with a violet brown black base. If they're used creatively, and with restraint, you can keep the overall look very dark and mysterious, with a few hints of
color showing.
For blondes, try mixing golden blonde with a very light ash. Or for a more subtle but contrasting look, have the ends of a bob colored a pale pastel
coral.
If you want to try platinum shades, instead of going for a harsher white white, try a softer platinum white tinted slightly with pink.
For a pretty natural blonde look, try splicing a few clove and light ash foils through a pale, golden base shade.
Redheads: Go for a rich, fiery copper with a darker brown underneath, like clove. This works well on long hair and mid length hair.
For another red combination, try cayenne, nutmeg and paprika.
For really vibrant colors mixed with a darker base, away from the coppers, try a pink red combination of cassis and raspberry coulis.
For something a little more outrageous and individual, go for a brightly colored fringe, say in pink, and a few purple ends.
If you want something quite striking, but not so colorful, just go for a lighter than usual highlight. As long as it's tastefully done, it'll look great. Don't try
this at home!!!
When choosing colors, be aware of whether it's a warm shade or a cool shade. And keep in mind how much of each color is going to be on your hair.
Which shade, or tone, do you want the dominant one to be? Do you want a subtle effect, or a more striking one? Unless the contrasting color is going
to be in small amounts, keep warm tones together, and cool tones together, irrespective of whether they are blond, brown, black or red. For example,
chocolate brown highlights look good with warm vanilla, even though the colors themselves are quite distinct.
You can use different tones together. But it depends on both your skin tone, the way the colors are applied, and how much of each are used. If you're
going for this approach, think of the contrasting tone as a painter would, and be judicious about it's placing.
References:
1. Hair Now, N2/06
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Should You Worry About Your Dark Skin In The Sun?

Should You Worry About Your Dark Skin In The Sun?

It is always said that people with fair skin and freckles really need to be careful whilst out in the sun. So what if you have darker skin? Does that mean
that you do not have to be as careful? Are there still risks of sun damage for people with darker skins?
I can be extremely confusing to know whether the sun can still damage darker skin, when you are constantly being told that fair skin has the biggest
danger. So just exactly what are the risks to darker skin?
The Problems Which Can Occur With Dark Skin in the Sun
Whilst it has previously been thought that cancer is blocked by darker skins, this simply is not true. It may be less common in darker skin, but if you do
have dark skin and you end up with skin cancer, it can often be more deadly than if you had fair skin. This is due to the fact that it is often diagnosed
later as it is harder to find and it is often more aggressive in darker skins too.
Darker skin is better protected against sunburn however, as it contains extra pigment. Also, darker skin has increased epidermal melanin which tends
to provide natural sun protection. This does not mean that you should not wear sunscreen however, you should always wear sunscreen to protect your
skin, and it just means that darker skin has more of a natural protection than fair skin. Generally dark skin has a natural sun protection factor of around
13, and it can also filter the suns UV rays better than fair skin can.
Melanoma is a condition which is common on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands on people with dark skin. This is because these places
are often lighter than other parts of the body. Also other skin cancers tend to first appear on the soles of the feet and on the palms of the hands so you
really should check these areas regularly after you have been exposed to the sun.
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to wear sun protection. Even though darker skins do have a sun protection factor of up to 13, it is advised that
you do wear sun protection with a factor of at least 15. It all depends upon where you live. Some areas have stronger UV levels than others, and so if
you live in the Caribbean for example, you will generally need a higher protection level than if you lived somewhere such as the UK. A good way to see
what the UV levels will be like daily, you should watch your local weather report which will tell you how strong the UV levels are going to be for that
day.
Also having a healthy diet and regular exercise really can help to cut your chances of skin cancer. Eating a lot of oily fish such as salmon, which
contains a lot of omega 3, can help to cut your risk of burning in the sun by up to 33% if you eat it up to three times a week for over three months.
So overall, generally if you have darker skin you are still at risk of developing skin cancer, even if your chances are reduced. You really should not
gamble with your life by following research which tells you that darker skins are safe from the sun. You are not completely safe and you need to take
the necessary precautions the same as everybody else. Always check your hands and the soles of your feet to check for any skin alterations such as
blisters or moles. Always consult a doctor if you do notice any changes and they will be able to give you a full diagnosis. The sun can be deadly to all
skin colors and it needs to be taken seriously.
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Great Makeup

7 Steps to Great Makeup

 

7 Steps to Great Makeup - - -

1. Avoid wearing too much

Makeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too much of anything such as:

i) Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.

ii) Mascara: too much mascara looks fake and will flake. It looks especially bad if worn with thick eyeliner or dark blue eye eye shadow.

iii) Foundation: Make sure your foundation is the same color as your skin. Foundation is meant to protect and give the face a smooth look. The magic word is blend.

iv) Powder:The same holds true for powder - not too much. Also, be sure to blend your makeup so there are no obvious lineS

2. Lips

Apply lip liner to completely cover the lips, add color and your lipstick will stay on much longer. Make sure your lip liner doesn't show. Also, your lip color should match your skin tone; wear cool colors if you have cool coloring and warm colors if you have warm coloring. If you want to make your lips look smaller, keep your liner on the inside of your lips. However, if you decide to make your lips look larger, going outside the natural outline of you lips is a mistake. This can look quite messy and unnatural.

3. Appropriate makeup
Wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to the beach you shouldn't wear the same or as much makeup as you would if you were going dancing. Also, when you are in daylight your makeup should be a lighter than when you are out for the evening.


4. Too little or no makeup

Some women don't wear makeup because they are not sure how to use it and are afraid of being overdone. If you are unsure, start will light colours in your shade. Start slowly and add one product at a time. Maybe start with foundation, add mascara, blush or lipstick. If you are not used to wearing makeup, using a lot a first may be a little too much for you, so start slowly. The bottom line is a little is better than none. If you are still unsure seek professional advice.

5. Overall look

When your makeup is completed it should look natural. That means avoiding colours that clash. If you have dark skin and hair you will look better in darker shades; light colours will make you look washed out. If your hair and skin tone are light, light colours will look better on you. Dark makeup will make you look older and harsh. If you have oily skin, first use oil control moisturizer and foundation. Then be sure to wear loose powder, keeping pressed powder with you for touch ups.


6. Hair color

Your hair color should also be in harmony with your skin. If you have dark hair and you want to add color, keep it close to the same shade. If you have light hair, use light colors. As you age your skin will lighten, so should your hair color. One last thing about hair color - if you do color you hair be sure you keep it up, don't let your roots show.

7. One last thing

Keep makeup looking fresh all day by doing regular touch ups. Don't let your makeup fade or crease. Smile!!!

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