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Makeup Beauty Tips

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Makeup Beauty TipsThere are many makeup beauty tips that you can find on the web.  But, what you really need to know are the basics.  These tips can help you to get that natural glow, that stylish flare or that simple you look.  There are many things that you can do to your hair and face but going back to the basics just makes everything that much better.  Beauty tips that matter are those that start with the basics. 

Here are some of the tips that you will want to keep in mind when it comes to your makeup application and choices.  Take a bit more time next time you make a purchase or apply makeup and see if these tips will make a difference in your look.

  • Natural works best.  You have heard it before.  Natural looking makeup is probably the most essential tip that you can find.  Because it is natural looking, you do not stand out or look different.  Rather you look like you are a natural born beauty, with little to no makeup on.  While it may not be your thing, it is quite the rage.  Look for colors that complement your complexion rather than change it.  Your foundation should match your skin tone.  This will create a natural look that is perfect.
  • Start with base.  Those that do not use base or foundation are those that do not have a nice, even tone to their face.  Since most faces are a mixture of colors, textures and oils, you’ll want a foundation that matches the color but evens out the various tones in your skin.  Foundation can also help to hide those things you do not want people to notice as well.  Selecting the right foundation is crucial.  Always look for a color that matches your natural color.  That is the best look to go with.
  • Dramatic.  If you would like a dramatic look to your make up, then go for it.  You can change up the look of your makeup to fit the look you are after, by all means.  Here, consider using a lighter tone of foundation, dark eye liner as well as a lip liner.  These things will help the makeup features that you apply to stand out more so.  You can create all sorts of looks in this manner.

Today, makeup can be used as a form of expression as well as a form of style.  You can make makeup be anything that you would like it to be as long as it represents who you are.  Natural or dramatic, the option is yours.  Use a good quality product and apply it correctly and you can transform your look to fit you perfectly.

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May 20th, 2006 at 11:24 pm

Posted in Beauty Tips

Women shaving tips

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Shaving is quick, hassle free and inexpensive way of getting rid of unwanted hairs. Lets have a look at some of the tricks and tips for shaving in women:  

  • Which part of body could be shaved?: Underarms, legs, hands, pubic region etc.
  • How to perform shaving in a better way?
  • Take a hot water bath before going for shaving.
  • Use Glycerin based shaving cream which softens your skin and acts as a protective barrier between the blade and your skin.
  • Use a lot of hot water to make your hairs soft. Use circular motion while applying cream to lift the hairs away. Using too much of cream could gunk up the razor. leave it for 3-4 minutes and the hairs will expand in volume and become soft which will be easier to cut.
  • Shave in the same direction as the hair grows and keep an angle of 28 to 32 degrees while shaving.
  • In case there is some minor cuts, put a wet tea bag next to the skin.
  • Splash the skin with cold water and apply a moisturizer with sunscreen.
  • Underarms should be shaved in night. Use deo sprays next morning.

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May 19th, 2006 at 3:40 am

Posted in Hair Removal

Does green tea help acne cure?

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Green tea have great healing powers and is primarily use in weight control. Yes, Green tea is also effective is acne cure. Green tea is as good in acne cure as benzoyl peroxide which is primarily used for the purpose. Green tea can cure from moderate to severe acne alike. Vitamin E is known for its action against free radicals but epigallocatechin gallate which is primary ingredient in green tea has 200 times more powerful then Vitamin E.

Green tea preparation could be in the form of cream, pills or straight tea. When taken after meal, it helps in digestion of food and detoxify system which in turn distroys toxins which cause acne. In addition to acne cure green tea is also known for its natural antiaging properties and for its Sun protection factor (SPF) which is nearly equal to 50.

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May 18th, 2006 at 10:22 pm

Posted in Acne Removal Tips

How to prevent stretch marks?

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preventing stretch marksHow to prevent stretch marks? – Stretch marks are primarily caused by quick increase or decrease in weight due to weight gain or during pregnancy.

Very little could be done to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy. Stretch marks during pregnancy highly depend on hormones. Control on weight gain during pregnancy could help to some extent to minimize the formation of these marks. Some lotions are available in the market, which helps in keeping the skin firm and elastic. Proper presence of vitamins and minerals in your diet could help as these maintain strong connective tissues. 

Bad news – You could hardly do anything to get rid of stretch marks once they are formed. Treatment or cosmetics have little to no effect on it. However it could fade with time but do not expect it to disappear completely.

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May 11th, 2006 at 3:23 am

Posted in Skin Care

How to apply lipstick?

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How to apply lipstickHow to apply lipstick? Well, we would take a look at some of the ways of applying lipstick properly:

  • To prevent staining of teeth, bring your lips to O shape before you apply lipstick
  • If some of the lipstick is smeared inside lips, use your fingers wrapped in tissue paper to remove it slowly from inside the mouth.
  • Use lighter shade of lipstick on the smaller lips if one of your lips is larger then other.
  • Apply lip color on lipsticks to smoothen your lips. Remember to rub them gently with a washcloth.
  • Apply foundation around lips
  • Use lip liner to define the look of your lips
  • Do not use lip liner if your lips are full and large
  • Lipstick should be applied vertically to hide lip lines

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May 11th, 2006 at 1:33 am

Posted in Lip Care

Tips for steam bath, Benefits of steam bath

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Tips for steam bathNatural perspiration is induced in this time-tested method of taking bath. Before taking a steam bath lets look at some of the points that must be followed:

  • Wear minimum clothes. Women could wrap themselves in minimum loin clothes. Men can go with underwear.
  • Drink minimum 2 glasses of cold water.
  • Protect your head with cold towel.
  • 10 to 20 minutes of steam bath is enough.
  • Take cold shower immediately after the bath.
  • Don’t lie on floor with face covered. If you go unconscious due to profuse sweating or other reasons, somebody could come for your rescue.
  • Do not go for a steam bath if you are:
    • Feeling weak
    • People suffering from high blood pressure
    • Cardiac patients
    • Pregnant women
  • Wash your face and drink water immediately if you feel giddy or uneasy.

Benefits of steam bath:

  • It eliminates morbid matter from surface of the skin.
  • Improves circulation of blood.
  • Helps in obesity, rheumatism and uric acid problems.
  • Helpful in chronic toxemias.
  • Good for chronic nephritis, migraine, neuralgias patients.

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May 9th, 2006 at 2:13 am

Posted in Bath Tips

Exercise Tips for perfect legs in women

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Exercise Tips for perfect legsYou always admired women wearing minis and micro minis but never had guts to try out yourself due to lack of perfect pair of legs. Have you brought one for yourself long back and stashed it somewhere in the recesses of cupboard? Well not to worry as now you can get them out and wear them. Ensure that your legs are in shape before wearing them and worth flaunting, slim and well toned. Well if you need all this then you have to make serious efforts. Just follow these simple tips for getting your legs back to shape.

  • 45 minutes of running/brisk walking daily (check out with your doctor if you have heart or breathing problem)
  • Climb up and down stairs for at least 30 minutes daily without break as an alternative to running.
  • Walk more. If you are using public transport, get down a couple of stop before your destination and walk your way to home.
  • Stand with your feet straight and hand on your hips. Take a small jump and lift one of your legs high and land carefully. Repeat with other leg for 3-4 minutes. This is a great leg exercise and best butt burner.
  • Now something for your thighs. Stand with your legs apart with toes outward. Now put your hands on hips and bend body up to the knee level. Remember to keep your back straight while performing this exercise.

All this will require great efforts but the outcome is worth the pain. With toned legs these exercises will also make your body slim.

Remove unwanted hairs:
Remove unwanted hairs before wearing those cheeky pants. Follow these hair removal tips.

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May 5th, 2006 at 9:40 pm

Posted in Exercise