3 Beauty Tips for Week of July 29
Here are three makeup tips to give you a more natural look.
Tip One: Concealer is your best friend. Find one that's one shade lighter than your foundation and apply it wherever you need to even out your skin tone.
Tip Two: Browns and golds are amazingly attractive on eyes and lips. They warm the skin and give subtle definition to the features. Choose a brown shadow that's slightly deeper than your complexion. If you have dark skin, look for shades with coral undertones.
Tip Three: Create dimension in mature eyes with shimmery mousse eye shadow that gives a wash of luminous color without drying or caking. Add drama by defining the eyes with full, well-groomed brows and a sweep of mascara.
Acne Prevention - Some Basic Strategies that Work!
by Tony Buel
Copyright 2006 Tony Buel
Is it possible to take some basic preventive measures to thwart acne outbreaks? What kinds of preventative maintenance should you do to cut down on your acne?
Let's quickly scan some of the most effective strategies, shall we?
The first, most obvious, and most important measure to help prevent acne is to have a healthy lifestyle. It is too easy to neglect this, but don't do it! Eat three good meals a day, get the proper rest at night, and drink a minimum of eight glasses of water a day. Don't let stress control you even if you do have a frantic and unpredictable lifestyle.
Now that the first one is out of the way, let's move on to the rest.
Make sure you are cleaning your face every day and for best results, twice a day. Use a mild cleaning bar or liquid that also minimizes sensitivity and irritation. Use various mild scrubs or exfoliants that remove the outer layer of the skin and opens pores. The products that contain fine granules or salicylic acid make it a mild peeling agent.
Reducing oil is an important step in preventing outbreaks of acne. You can't stop your oil glands from forming oil but you can get rid of the excess oil on your skin. This will help in keeping the pores open and lessen the shine that often accompanies oily skin. A gentle astringent can wipe away excess oil and are easily found where cosmetics are sold.
Pharmacies now carry strips under various names that you can use on your forehead, nose or chin, or wherever you notice blackheads to pull out all that unpleasant material from your pores. Remember, this is oil and not dirt. They are inexpensive and while they aren't as effective as a professional pore cleaning, they are safe and effective.
Killing bacteria is an important part of the therapy to minimize or prevent outbreaks of acne. Antibacterial cleansers can be found in over-the-counter products. They usually contain benzoyl peroxide. Topical or external applications can be applied to the affected area to kill surface bacteria. You can find these in the form of gels, creams, and lotions.
When using moisturizers, use oil-free moisturizers that also contain an antibacterial agent. If you use make up, use oil-free foundation. A thick coat of make up can block the pores and cause acne to flare up.
Apply a honey mask once or twice a week. Honey is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes and takes it easy on sensitive skin.
Avoid wearing excessive make up. Also, be sure it is water based.
Drink eight full glasses of water per day.
Keep your hair off your face.
Take a good multivitamin.
Take a chromium supplement once a day.
Eat carrots; they are rich in beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Both are essential in repair tissue of the skin and mucous membranes.
When you sleep at night, be sure you are sleeping on a clean pillowslip that no one else has used. Pillowslips absorb oil during the night and acne can be irritated. If you have long hair, keep it pulled back during the night as the oil in your hair can also transfer to your pillowslip and to your skin.
Don't pick or squeeze your pimples -no matter how tempting! This can't be said too often.
These are just a few simple measures you can start to follow right away. Don't look for extreme remedies when a simple solution is all you need. For many acne cases, when following these simple strategies you will begin to see gradual steady results in just a few days.
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Beauty Tips of the Week: July 8
The darker your skin tone, the safer you may think it is to catch those rays. But new research shows that all of us should use a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15 protection every time we go to the pool or beach. The lighter your skin tone, the higher that number should be.
Beauty Tips for June 2006
Beautiful Brows
Use the tweezer's pointed tip to grasp smaller, finer hairs, and the slant for general tweezing.
Fast Fix
Touch up makeup throughout the day with loose powder. Dab onto brush, then apply to shiny patches where foundation has thinned.
The Perfect Curl
Use a heated lash curler before applying mascara or eye color. For extra drama and lift, follow with Extreme Volume Mascara. Avon's heated lash curler gently and safely curls lashes in just 10 second and is only $5.99 until July 2. Extreme Volume Mascara only $2.95 until July 2. Comes in Navy, Brown/Black, and Soft Black.
Go Straight
For temporary release of curls, use Avon's Straight and Sleek Shampoo, Conditioner, and Smoothing Balm, then section hair and straighten for a silky, shiny, curl-free finish. Shampoo and conditioner are only $2.49 each for 12 fl oz per bottle until July 2. Smoothing Balm only $2.99 for 5 fl oz bottle until July 2.
Curly Cue
For a curly or fuller look, try Avon's bendable rollers. Wrap hair tightly around roller, roll to scalp and twist roller ends together for a secure hold. Only $6.99 for a set of 12 until July 2
Feet First
Exfoliate using a callus remover to smooth down tough calluses. Then apply a moisturizing cream to leave feet soft and pretty.
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5 Tips To Improved Skin Care
5 Tips To Improved Skin Care by
cristiYour skin is the first thing that people notice about you and that is why a proper skin care regimen is so important. There are many products that claim to help improve skin tone and promote a flawless complexion, but the truth is that there is no such thing as instant results. An effective skin care regimen is one that is done consistently over a time before results will begin to develop.
Skin Care Tip 1:
Always use some type of exfoliation product, which will help to remove old skin cells and other debris and particles from your skin. This will expose the healthy cells and rid your body from the old ones.
Skin Care Tip 2:
If possible, avoid constant sun exposure and tanning beds. In addition to being dangerous where health is concerned, these may also lead to early signs of aging. Everyone loves a suntan, but there is no reason to sacrifice your skin or your health in order to achieve it. Therefore, many individuals opt for a self-tanning lotion instead. Back in the day, these products had a tendency to turn the skin orange, but that is no longer the case. Improvements have helped to give self-tanning products a more natural, streak-free look. Before applying the lotion to your entire body, apply it to a small test area just to make sure there is no irritation.
Skin Care Tip 3:
If your lips tend to become chapped in the winter months or wind burnt at other times, using lip balm or lipstick will help to protect the lips from nature’s worst.
Skin Care Tip 4:
Dry or cracked skin can be very unbearable. Not to mention the discomfort of tight red skin, it can be downright embarrassing. A container of Pacquin Plus hand & body cream will eliminate soreness, redness and help to add moisture back to dry skin.
Skin Care Tip 5:
Do not use products that irritate your skin in any way, including soaps that have harsh ingredients. If possible, use a moisturizing soap or that which is designed for sensitive skin.
In addition to these tips, skin care products are available as commercial or prescription based treatments. A dermatologist is often consulted for matters relating to acne or other skin disorders, especially if they are severe. Many skin care enthusiasts also believe in using plenty of moisturizing body lotion in order to replenish the skin’s natural moisture, which is often stripped in today’s harsh environment.
The information in this article is to be used for informational purposes. It should not be considered as, or used in conjunction with, professional medical advice. Consult your doctor prior to beginning any skin care regimen or if you have been diagnosed with any disorder involving the skin.
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Flattering Styles For Women With Curves
by Her Plus Life
Are you one of those fabulous women that has curves, and you would like to know a fun way of showing them off? There are several ways to make your figure look the way that you want. It is all in the manner that you carry yourself. Being confident and following a few basic rules on how to dress will make you look like the woman you want to be.
The first rule is to go out and buy the correct size bra. A good bra will make your outfits look the way that they should. Having curves is a wonderful thing to have, but you need to know how to make them fit right with your clothing style. It is amazing what a great bra can do for your figure.
The second rule is buying clothes that are the right size for you. So, go ahead and throw away all those clothes that are too baggy on you. Say hello to a more fun, alive figure. Stop hiding it. Wearing sizes too big or small for your body frame will only accentuate your weight, and not your lovely curves. You do not want to wear shapeless styles. Try wearing semi-fitted separates. It will make you look taller and thinner, and make it look like you have a more sculpted waist. Wear tops that just skim your waist and hips. Jackets should be worn just to the length of your fingertips. As for your bottoms, select clothes that tend to taper downwards. It will look better than other styles. Skirts will look good if they are not too high. If you can sit in your skirt without it ridding up on you, then you are all set. Shift dresses are great especially with a round neckline. It will even out your proportions wonderfully.
The third rule is not to wear anything that is too bold, and that calls extra attention to yourself. That means no super bold prints, no big patch pockets, no oversized buttons or bows, and no horizontal patterns. You want to wear a nice crisp line of color, and then accessorize with just a few simple accessories such as jewelry or a scarf. Sometimes even just wearing one solid color all over is great look. It will add height to your frame, and shrink your width.
The last rule is very easy. You should buy the best quality that you can afford. Quality fabrics can make all the difference in how you look. Fine fabrics look better than stiff fabrics that can add inches onto your body. In addition, well-made clothes will hold their shape better. Better shape will improve your shape too. If you follow all these rules, you will look and feel better. So go out, and let your light shine. Better clothes, for a better you!
Giving Your Face Added Dimension
No matter what makeup look you decide to wear this spring, the addition of Beyond Color Easy Glowing Face Luminizer will give your face added dimension plus a subtle freshness you can't get with heavier powders or cream highlighters.
Luminizer is a fantastic tool for adding dimension to your face because it illuminates certain features just like highlighter, but puts them in a softer focus. Add a touch of Luminizer to the brow bone, cheekbones, and around the hairline to mimic the reflection of light on the face. And for an extra dewey spring look, use a combination of cream shadows such as Beyond Color Mousse Eyeshadow and Luminizer.
Cellulite
You can improve the appearance of cellulite by eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which reduces fluid retention, immediately improving cellulite from within.
Avon Solutions Super Scupt Anti-Cellulite and Stretch Mark Cream 'feeds' the skin a rich diet of botanical ingredients that help reduce the dimpled texture of cellulite and soften the look of stretch marks.
To Keep Nails From Getting Brittle
To keep nails from getting brittle, apply one coat of Strong Results Length and Strength Complex every day for a week. Soy protein and vitamins promote growth while diamond dust strengthens and hardens to fortify your nails so they don't peel or break. It makes a huge difference in a short amount of time.
Keeping Your Hands Soft and Beautiful
Before you go to bed, start with skin So Soft Exfoliating Hand Treatment to smoothe away even the roughest skin for younger looking hands.
Next, moisturize with Soft and Sensual Extra Hydrating Hand Cream, a luxuriously rich cream with Vitamins A and E.
Finally, put your hands into a pair of Moisture Gloves to seal the moisture in. When you wake up in the morning, your hands will be moist and silky-soft.
