Tips For Healthy & Beautiful Feet

• Wash you feet on a daily basis, in lukewarm soapy water. Thereafter, rinse them with cool water, dry with a towel and apply foot cream.
• Whenever you get your feet wet, make sure to dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes.
• The best time to buy shoes is later in the day, when the feet are a bit swollen. The shoes that feel comfortable at that time will surely be comfy at all times of the day.
• If, and when, you go out in the sun wearing sandals, make sure to apply a sunscreen on your feet, just like the rest of your exposed body parts.
• Scrub your feet, especially the heels, with a foot scrubber on a regular basis. It will help remove the dead cells and make you feet softer.
• Before going to bed, wash you feet thoroughly, dry them with a towel and apply moisturizer generously, especially at the heels.
• Whenever you are applying moisturizer or cream on your feet, avoid the area between the toes.
• To keep you feet dry and odor free, make use of products like foot powders, foot sprays and specially designed insoles.

How To Remove Forehead Wrinkles

• Incorporate a balanced diet. A diet rich in fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, and whole grains will keep the skin healthy and prevent it from getting wrinkled.
• Always keep the skin hydrated. So, always drink at least 9 to 12 glasses of water a day.

Crush a thick slice of papaya and mix it with a crushed sliced of pineapple. Blend it into a smooth paste and apply it on the forehead. Leave it for 20 minutes and

• then wash off. Regular application will make the skin smoother and fresher and smooth out the wrinkles.
• Take two egg whites in a bowl and whisk it thoroughly. Add a few drops of lemon oil and whisk it again. Apply this on the forehead and after 5 minutes wash it off. It is very effective in getting rid of fine wrinkles.
• In a blender take one part apple and one part green pineapple. Blend thoroughly and then apply this on the forehead. Allow it to stay for 15 minutes and then wash.
• Apply castor oil on the forehead. This oil will make the skin of the forehead soft and supple.
• Take two tablespoons of yogurt, half a tablespoon of honey, half a tablespoon of lemon juice and two teaspoons of vitamin E powder. Mix this thoroughly. Now soak a cotton ball in this solution and gently rub the forehead applying gentle pressure. Let the solution stay for ten minutes and then wash with water.

• Another very effective toner that can be prepared at home is to make a solution of two tablespoons of vodka, one tablespoon of fennel seeds and one and a half tablespoon of honey. Mix well and leave it to sit for 3 days. Soak this solution with a cotton ball and then rub your forehead with it daily. It will keep the skin soft and remove wrinkles.
• Avoid stress and anxiety. Cultivate a positive outlook towards life. Smile more and squint and frown less.
• Massage the forehead every night with moisturizing lotions or creams. Massaging will increase the blood circulation in the forehead and thus help you to get rid of wrinkles.

Homemade Hair Helpers

Some hair products are not only expensive, but also they may contain ingredients you wish to avoid. But don't despair. Using ingredients that you may already have in your cabinet, or by combining natural ingredients with your favorite store-bought beauty product, you can produce nourishing hair treatments within minutes.
Pre-shampoo Treatment for Dry or Damaged Hair
2 to 4 tablespoons of almond or sesame oil
Warm oil in a small saucepan over a gentle heat. Apply to dry hair and allow to remain for 20 minutes to an hour. Shampoo hair and follow with your regular rinse-out conditioner. (If your hair is fine or thin, you may not need the regular after-shampoo conditioner.)
Semi-Homemade Shampoo
2 teaspoons of almond, sesame or avocado oil
1 tablespoon of coconut milk or dairy milk (not non-fat)
1/4 cup of the shampoo of your choice
Combine the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together for two to three minutes. The quantity is enough for two shampoos, unless your hair is extremely long. Cover and store the mixture in the refrigerator and use within two days. You will find that the oil will give your hair a lovely shine and manageability.
Semi-Homemade Spray-On Conditioner for All Hair Types
1 tablespoon of your favorite conditioner
8-ounce spray bottle
Water
Place a tablespoon of your favorite conditioner in the spray bottle and then fill the bottle up with water. Shake the bottle well before using. The spray is excellent for controlling frizzy hair, conditioning dry hair, or treating dehydrated hair. There is no need to rinse your hair after spraying.
Homemade Deep Conditioner for Normal to Dry Hair
4 teaspoons of almond, sesame, or avocado oil
2 teaspoons of coconut oil (available in health and natural food stores)
3 teaspoons of honey
1 teaspoon of cider vinegar
This recipe is perfect for people with dry or damaged hair because it is a fairly rich conditioner. Slowly heat the first two ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the honey and vinegar. Use this mixture on your hair after your normal shampooing routine. Leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water. The result? Smooth and well-conditioned hair.
Hair Gel for All Hair Types
2 tablespoons of flax seeds
1 cup of water
One vitamin E capsule (optional, good for dry, damaged or chemically-treated hair)
1 tablespoon of rosewater or 3 drops of your favorite essential oil
Unlike the commercial varieties, this styling gel also acts as a conditioner, so it is particularly good for dry hair. Combine the flax seeds and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool for 30 minutes. Strain out the seeds and stir in the vitamin E oil (if using) and the rosewater or essential oil. Pour the mixture into a clean jar and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to one month.

Silky Skin and Salt Scrubs

If you have never had a scrub, be prepared to have the softest birthday suit ever! I suggest that you shower or take a bath then apply the scrub to a clean body and try to relax for 10-15 minutes with the scrub on the body. This gives the sea salt time to open the pores and time for the Epsom salt to pull toxins and restore magnesium to the body. The essential oils and herbs also get time to apply their benefits to your skin. Each recipe is for one scrubbing.
Restore the Beauty
2 tablespoons of coarse ground Sea salt
2 tablespoons of Epsom salt
2 tablespoons of safflower oil
2 teaspoon of calendula oil
1 teaspoon of rosehip seed oil
5-7 drops of palmrosa essential oil
5-7 drops of patchouli essential oil
5-7 drops of bergamot essential oil
Simplicity
2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons of Epsom salt
1 tablespoons of safflower oil
1 tablespoons of rosehip seed oil
2 teaspoons of calendula oil
1 tablespoon of ground elderflowers
For My Man
2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt
2 tablespoons of Epsom salt
1 tablespoon of ground bay leaf
2 tablespoons of Safflower oil
10 drops of spearmint essential oil
Elements of the Orient
2 tablespoons of sea salt
2 tablespoons of Epsom salt
1 tablespoon of Duan shu Hua (known as Linden flower cut)
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
2 tablespoons of safflower oil
7-10 drops of Yuzu fragrance oil
For DIVA'S only!
2 tablespoons of sea salt
2 tablespoons of Epsom salt
2 tablespoons of safflower oil
1 tablespoon of rosehip seed oil
1 tablespoon of chamomile powder
1 tablespoon of lavender powder
10 drops of Patchouli essential oil
10 drops lemongrass essential oil

Fantastic Homemade Facial Masks

The skin is your body's largest organ, and an extremely sensitive one at that! It is affected both by outer influences (such as cold, heat, and ultraviolet radiation) and internal ones (such as stress).
On the average, the skin produces millions of new cells every day, and regenerates itself completely every 30 to 40 days. After the age of 35, however, the skin's natural rejuvenating process slows considerably. At this time, the skin can benefit from a facial mask.
There are generally two types of facial masks. Relaxing masks moisturize the skin and refresh the complexion, while stimulating masks promote blood flow and smooth and firm the skin.
Here are some general tips and easy recipes for homemade facials:

• Cleanse your face before applying a mask, using a toner. (Witch hazel is an effective and inexpensive choice).
  
  
• Use soft water or distilled water when possible when making a mask. Hard water high in minerals, may irritate the skin or provoke an allergic reaction. If you must use tap water, boil it first.
  
  
• Apply the mask by beginning at the chin area and moving up to the cheeks and forehead. Apply the nose next, moving outward toward the cheeks. Be sure to leave space around the mouth, eyes, and eyebrows. Finally, spread the mask on your throat, moving from bottom to top.
  
  
• Three great natural ingredients for facial masks are strawberries, honey, and whole wheat flour.
  
  
• Strawberries are used in stimulating masks. They gently refresh and exfoliate the skin, remove impurities, and reduce redness and swelling.
  
  
• Honey has antibacterial properties, so it is great for disinfecting and healing minor blemishes. It is also gentle on sensitive skin.
  
  
• Whole wheat flour is great for sloughing off dead skin. It also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects the skin from environmental toxins. It is reputed to slow the aging process of the skin and to give it a fresh, new appearance.

Strawberry Mask
4 to 5 very ripe, medium size strawberries
2 teaspoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon honey
Rinse the strawberries in lukewarm water, and dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. In a small bowl, mash the fruit with a fork. Add the cream and honey, mixing well. Leave on for 20 minutes
People with sensitive or sunburned skin might find the strawberries irritating. Test on a small patch of skin first to assess your skin's reaction.
Whole Wheat Flour Mask
1 quart water
peels from one or two oranges
4 teaspoons dried or 8 teaspoons fresh rose petals
6 tablespoons of milk
2 tablespoons of rose water
2 teaspoons honey
4 tablespoons of whole wheat flour
Boil the water and remove from heat. Add the orange peels and rose petals. Cover the pan and allow them to steep until the water is lukewarm or cool. In a separate pan, heat the milk, floral water, and honey. Remove from heat. Add the flour and whisk everything together into a thick paste.
Apply the warm paste to the face and neck. Leave on 15-20 minutes. Wash the mask off carefully with the rose-orange water. Pat dry, and add a moisturizer.
Here are four super easy masks for every skin type:

• For normal to dry skin, mix together 2 to 3 teaspoons of bran, 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 1 egg yolk.
  
• For oily skin, mix together 1 egg yolk and a few drops of lemon juice.
  
  
• For dry skin, mix together 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of honey and a few drops of strong chamomile tea (cooled).
  
  
• For dehydrated skin, squeeze juice from half a cucumber and mix with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Homemade Hand Lotion

Homemade Lotion For Sore, Dry Skin

Here is a recipe I found for hand cream that is excellent for sore, dry skin. The recipe, developed by Rosemary Gladstar, is contained in the book "Tasha Tudor's Heirloom Crafts."
3/4 cup of apricot or almond oil
1/3 cup of coconut oil or cocoa butter
1 teaspoon lanolin
1/2 oz of grated beeswax
Melt these ingredients over low heat. Cool to room temperature. While these ingredients cool, mix together:
2/3 cup of rosewater
1/3 cup of aloe vera gel
1-2 drops of rose oil
the contents of 1 vitamin E capsule
Add these ingredients to the first mixture. Whip together until their consistency resembles buttercream frosting. Store in a covered jar.

A "Natural Recipe" Formula

Here is a recipe from Natural Formula.
Orange Lotion
1/2 oz Cocoa Butter, melted
1 oz Olive Oil, warmed
1 oz Orange Juice
2 drops essential oil (Orange Flower if possible)
Mix all ingredients together in blender until light and fluffy. This lotion need not be refrigerated, but should be used as soon as possible. It may separate, but can be beaten together again.
It also mentions mixing vegetable glycerin and rose water, but most homemade lotions should be refrigerated and used up as soon as possible (within a week) because they do not have preservatives and bacteria can grow in them.
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Homemade Lotion Recipe with Sources

1 cup glycerin
1 cup rosewater
optional:
10 drops (or about 1/8 teaspoon) essential oil fragrance, such as lavender or ylang ylang
1/4 teaspoon (or more) vitamin E oil
Put all ingredients into glass or plastic bottles. Portion out the ingredients according to the ounce capacity of the bottles you are using. Shake well until all ingredients are completely combined.
If using scent, shake well several times a day for 2-3 days before giving or using. If using a fragrance, pick one that smells good combined with roses because of the rosewater.
Don't use metal containers or utensils: they taint the lotion and change the acidity.
Glycerin, rosewater, and vitamin E oil are available at most drugstores. Essential oil fragrance available at specialty fragrance, bath or herb shops.

Beeswax Based

3 tbsp. grated beeswax
1 tbsp. liquid lanolin
1/2 cup light sesame oil
2 tbsp. strong chamomile tea
1 tbsp. coconut oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Combine all ingredients in a glass ovenproof container. Heat in the Microwave until all the wax and oils are melted. Do Not boil. Pour the mixture into a jar or container and allow to cool completely. yield: 4oz.

Simple, Cheap Mix

I buy cheap, good smelling lotions at the dollar store (3 large bottles) and 1 jar of vasoline. I use a big bowl and my electric mixer and mix them together. Use after a shower or after washing your hands. It keeps your skin nice and soft.

With Cream of Oats

1/2 cup juice of sour almonds
1-1/2 cup of water soaked oat flour
1-1/2 cup of baking soda
1/2 cup of white wax
Mix very well all of the above ingredients to make the cream. This can be kept in a plastic or glass container to be used daily. Enjoy!

I've Loved It

This is a recipe I got from a good friend of mine and she gave me some as a gift and I loved it. I haven't made it myself, but here's the recipe she gave me.
Splendid Hand Cream
1/2 oz. sodium laurel sulphate
4 oz. cetyl alcohol crystals
6 3/4 oz. glycerine
1/2 oz. lanolin anhydrous
Place all ingredients in a double boiler, and stir until crystals are dissolved. Add 37 1/2 oz. hot water (not boiling). Add 1 1/2 oz. of favorite cologne. Add enough food coloring to give a pleasing color (use caution--put in by drop). Beat with electric mixer until light, fluffy and the color is well mixed.

Three Part Recipe

1 lb. unibase compounding lotion (obtained from a pharmacist)
1 pt. glycerin
7 cups distilled water
Mix by hand and not by a mixer.

Homemade Facial Mask Recipe?

Three Choices

Depending on your skin type, here are some great masks to try. For oily skin use some plain Milk of Magnesia, rub it on and let dry, then rinse with lukewarm water. It absorbs oil wonderfully!
For Normal/combination skin mix one egg and 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal and a teaspoon olive oil until smooth. Spread on your face and leave 15 min then rinse.
For dry skin, mix one egg yolk, one teaspoon honey and a teaspoon olive oil and some vitamin E oil if you have it. Smooth on and leave on for 15 min. , rinse in lukewarm water and pat dry. If your skin is a bit dry you can put a dab or two of either olive oil, or any other light oil, or plain crisco if you want something heavier, on your moist skin after washing or a mask and your face is set without the $$ some people spend for the same look.

Homemade Facial Scrub Instead of Soap

This is for the lady who wanted a homemade facial mask. First, clean your face with water only. Never use soap. You can open your pores with hot compresses (washcloth) For a facial scrub, moisten oatmeal to a "goo", use it to scrub your face (not around your eyes). Wash off with cool water.You may also make a paste of the oatmeal and allow it to dry..remove with cool water.You may also beat an egg white, put it on your face and let it dry, rinse with cool water. Sliced fresh cucumber placed on your closed eyes will reduce bagginess and dark circles.To make your hair shine, rub in some regular mayonnaise,shampoo out after 15 minutes.

Honey for Best Facial

The best facial mask that i have found is honey. Use warm cloth to open pores, smear on honey, leave on 15 to 30 minutes, rinse off with warm water, and then use cold water to close pores. Use for 3 days in a row and then once a week. Sometimes I mix a little gound oatmeal with the honey, which makes a great mask.

Facial Feels Good

One my daughter and I had fun with and found to have a cleansing and softening effect was to mix regular clean kitty litter, the clay kind, with water and strain out the grit. It really felt good.

Protect Your Lips

We all know the importance of protecting our skin against overexposure to the sun. But did you know that your lips are at a much greater risk of developing skin cancer than the rest of your skin? The skin on your lips is paper thin and extremely delicate, which makes them extra vulnerable to the sun’s harmful rays.
Skin cancer of the lips accounts for 10 percent of all skin cancer cases. Over 3,500 new cases of skin cancer of the lips are diagnosed each year. Whether you’re skiing and snowboarding this winter, laying out next summer, or just cruising around town anytime of year, here are a few things you can do to help you keep your lips protected:
Choose your lipgloss carefully – Because of it’s shiny, reflective nature, some dermatologists claim that applying lipgloss and then going in the sun is the equivalent of taking a magnifying glass and focusing the concentrated sun rays directly on your lips. Wow. I’m a lipgloss junkie and I’ve never realized how harmful some lip products could be. If you’re going to wear lipgloss, choose one that has a high level of SPF included in its formula.
Use a high SPF Chapstick or lip balm – If your absolute favorite lipgloss doesn’t have SPF in it, you MUST find a chapstick or baselayer lip balm that has it so that you can wear the protective product underneath. Look for an SPF level on the label, or for ingredients like titanium dioxide or zinc oxide (sunscreens that will provide the protection your lips need). We would recommend wearing a lip balm with at least SPF 30 underneath all your lip colors at all times. The bonus: these products will keep your lips extra moisturized too!
Opt for a lipstick instead – Since lipsticks have more pigment than lipglosses, using one will provide you with better sun protection. Matte lipsticks especially have an advantage over glosses because they are less reflective and have the most coverage of lipstick formulas.

How to Apply Liquid Foundation

Foundation is the basis of many great makeup looks. Foundation can help your skin tone appear even and help minimize flaws. A good application can make the difference between a picture-perfect finish and a glamour don’t. We have all seen bad foundation applications on women who look like they are wearing an orange mask or whose faces don’t match their necks. But there is no reason to be intimidated. It is actually quite easy to apply foundation. Here’s how:
1. Color selection is the first step in avoiding obvious foundation lines. It is best to buy foundation at a store where you can try the colors because it can be very difficult to judge shades based on the package alone. Bring someone with you who you trust to give you an honest opinion about whether or not a shade is right for you. Also, be sure to step outside of the store to see how the color looks on your skin in the sunlight. Foundation that looks great in the store could look clown-like in natural light.
mac select spf 15 foundation nc20
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2. Begin with well-hydrated skin for even coverage. Moisturize your face and let it sink in for about five minutes.
3. Pour a very small amount of foundation onto your fingertips and dot onto your cheeks, forehead, nose and chin.
4. Using a damp cosmetic sponge, blend each dot outward until all areas of the face are covered. You can apply a little more if needed. After you are satisfied with the results, take your sponge or brush and blend the line where the foundation ends one more time around the perimeter of your face to ensure that no visible lines remain.
5. Dust with loose powder to help set the foundation in place.
6. Check your face in natural light to make sure everything is blended nicely.
Foundation doesn’t have to be scary to apply or look bad. If you’re not confident in your technique, practice before applying the rest of your makeup so that you can wash it off and start over if you aren’t happy with the results.

Applying Eyeliner tips

Assuming you have a steady hand (if not, try this sitting down so you can steady your arm by placing your elbow on a table), position your brush, pencil, or applicator so it is as close to the lash-line along the eyelid as possible. Then draw a line from the inner to outer corner using one fluid stroke, following the curvature of the eyelid. Do not extend the line past the outer corner of the eye or hug the tear-drop area of the eye. To start, keep the line as thin as possible, and if a thicker line is desired, repeat the process either across the entire lash-line or simply on the outer third of the lid along the lashes. Making the line along the eyelid a solid, even one, starting thin at the front third of the lid and becoming slightly thicker at the back third of the lid can be an attractive classic look.

You can line all the way across the eyelid if you like, from the inside corner to the outer edge, or you can stop the line where the lashes stop and start. Along the lower lashes, line only the outer two-thirds of the eye. Be sure the lower liner is a less-intense color than the upper liner. Also make sure that the two lines meet at the back corner of the eye. As a general rule, avoid lining all the way across the lower eyelashes. Leaving some space on the inside corner of the eye where the lashes end near the tear ducts gives a softer, less severe look. Plus, wrapping a complete circle of eyeliner around the eye tends to create an eyeglasses look and can make the eyeliner a stronger statement than the eye itself.
How thickly can you line the eye? As a general rule, for a classic look, the thickness and intensity of the eyeliner is determined by the size of the lid—the larger the eyelid area, the thicker and softer the eyeliner should be. The smaller the eyelid area, the thinner and more intense the liner should be. If your lid doesn’t show at all, forget lining altogether.
What about applying eyeliner in the rim of the eye? There are many reasons why this is not a good idea. The first is that this kind of application smears in a very short period of time and creates goopy dark specks in the eye. Applying any makeup that is destined to smear in less than an hour or two is not a good idea. Pencil applied along the rim of the eye usually causes the area to become irritated; after all you are putting a foreign substance next to the mucous membrane of your eye. I am equally concerned about the health of the eye area when this technique is used. While there are no studies indicating there are any risks associated with pencil being applied to the rim of the eye, it seems problematic to put cosmetic ingredients (that include coloring agents and preservatives) that close to the eye.
Which eyeliner color should you use? For a classic eyeliner application, choose shades of dark brown, gray, or black eyeshadow for the upper lid and a softer shade of those—tan, taupe, chestnut, soft brown, soft gray, or soft black—along the lower lashes. Eyeliner is meant to give depth to the lashes and make them appear thicker. If the liner is a bright color or a true pastel, attention will be focused past the lashes to the colored line, as opposed to the more subtle flow of color from dark lashes to dark liner. Test it on yourself. Line one eye with a vibrant color, the other eye with brown or black, and see which one looks like it has thicker lashes. Then, if all my attempts to convince you have failed, and you still prefer to use bright or pastel liners, go for it.
Checking for Mistakes
After using powder eyeshadow as eyeliner, check for drippies under the eye and on the cheek. Drippies are those little powder flakes that fly off the brush and land on the cheek. Knocking off the excess from the brush every time helps prevent drippies, but there will always be flakes that end up where they don’t belong. The best way to go after drippies is to use your sponge and simply wipe them away. If you do this, your next step is to touch up your foundation if that has gotten smeared. Always double-check the intensity of your eyeliner application and blend away any thickness or color that is more dramatic than you intended. If you do choose to wear pencil eyeliner, check for smears under the eye as the day goes by. This is annoying, but letting it go without blending away the smears can make any well-applied, eye-makeup design look like a mess.
Eyeliner Mistakes to Avoid

1. Do not use greasy or slick pencils to line the lower lashes; they smear and smudge.
2. Do not use brightly colored pencils or eyeshadows to line the eye; they are distracting and automatically look like too much makeup. All you’ll see is the color and not your eye.
3. Do not extend the eyeliner beyond the corner of the eye (no wings).
4. Do not make the eyeliner the most obvious part of the eye-makeup design.
5. Do not line the inside rim of the lids, between the lash and the eye itself; it is messy and can be unhealthy for the cornea.
6. If you do use pencil to line the eye, apply a small amount of eyeshadow over your pencil eyeliner to help set it and keep it from smearing.
7. Do not apply thick eyeliner to small or close-set eyes.
8. Do not use eyeshadow as eyeliner unless you use the proper brush (one with a small, precise, fine-tipped point).
9. Do not line the eye with a circle of dark or bright color. Both are too obvious and create an eyeglass-style circle around the eye.
10. Do not overblend, spilling your eyeliner onto the skin under the lower lashes; that makes dark circles look worse.

Creams Makes You Look Gorgeous and Fit

Face cream is used to make your skin look glow and smooth. There are variety of creams available in market but don’t blindly trust anyone it could make your skin worsen than before. It is recommended to use only branded face creams available in malls. Different types of face cream are available. So depending on your skin type choose any one.
1) Cold cream: The ingredients of cold creams are oils, water, fragrance and waxes of bees. Generally it gives a cool feeling when applied on skin.
2) Cleansing face cream: It could be use for both dry and normal skin
3) Moisturizing face cream: This cream could be used regularly to make skin glow.
Today fitness becomes an essential need for everyone. Your body looks fatty due to lumps available under your skin called cellulites. Cellulite cream is used to remove excessive fat from your body. Apply this cream in your fat parts twice regularly. You would found your skin getting smooth and you consequently lose your weight. This cellulite cream increases blood circulation and also results your body to sweat which burns your fat.
Dark circles under eyes are caused when blood vessels under your eyes becomes visible. It happens due to anemia, incomplete sleep or it is hereditable. The dark circles under eyes could be removing by using dark circles creams.

A bright smile!

In addition to wrinkles or other skin problems that occur with age, women are concerned about how your teeth look like after a certain age. That’s because some white teeth can make you look much younger than you are.
And on the other hand, some brown teeth can make you look much older than you really are. To avoid this today I have a few good tips to follow:
1. Dental check
First you would have to do a dental check every six months, whether you have problems or not. Request a scaling next time you go to the doctor.
2. Whiten your teeth natural
Besides the professional products of bleaching teeth or toothpastes specially designed for this type of care, lemon juice and baking soda are cheap and effective allies in the struggle with yellow teeth.
Brush you teeth with lemon juice or baking soda just as a regular toothpaste.
3. No inflamed teeth
If this happens often to have swollen teeth, learn how to combat these mouth problems with water. Find a formula based on chlorhexidine.
4. Interdental area
Most times interdental areas are ignored, and you can store a lot of waste that can cause cavities and yellowing of teeth. To avoid this is indicated flossing with a specially designed toothbrush to reach the less accessible areas.
5. Aesthetic trick
Did you know that some lipsticks with strong colors (red, pink, burgundy, purple or orange) can help you create a whiter teeth effect? Use them with confidence and always choose glossy textures.
6. Professional Whitening
For teeth whitening you can either choose a kit which to use it at home, either go to a cabinet for a professional bleaching. If you choose the home kit (strips, trays, gel) then the process must be made several hours per day or at night and is easy to use, results are visible in 3-4 weeks.
If you choose to go to a dental surgery, ask your doctor about new technique for laser whitening.
7. Crooked or deformed teeth
Another common problem is the shape of the teeth. Many people faced with deformed teeth. This can be solved either by of a dental appliance, or by carving the teeth (if the problem is their form). Ask your dentist about the procedures used to straighten teeth.
And if you worry about the unaesthetic appearance of your dental appliance I have good news for you: Now there are some transparent dental appliance!

A weekend for yourself and your body

How much time you devote to your body during the week? Even if you have the best intentions regard this, it is hard to take care of “you” your physical condition, to deal with family and many other everyday trinkets. Often go to eat unhealthy foods, in a hurry or to wait for hours in front of the computer.

No time even to think about physical exercise. Sounds bleak, hopeless? It’s not so dramatic. You have the end of the week, which can devote to your body. If you feel that you lost touch with him, read on. Apply all in one weekend and you will see that you feel and will look much better.
You need:

healthy food (organic): fruit, vegetables, whole grains, potatoes, peanuts, fish, white meat, soy
6 liters of water
essential oils: lemon, geranium, lavender and chamomile
sweet almond oil
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Friday – chat with your body

Listen to your body. Sit, relax and try to find what you want at that time. What would you like to do? Why do you need? What changes would you make? Respect your body desires, make lifestyle change.

Saturday – come in contact with your body

Even after you wake up, get some loose clothes and lie down on the floor. Try to become aware of your body. Focus your attention on your feet How you feeling? It’s cold or hot? Light or heavy? Is there any difference between them? Proceed as with every part of corplui: ankles, calves, knees, thighs, hips, buttocks, tummy, abdomen, chest and then shoulders. Focus on the back. How do you feel your column? Is there any difference between bottom and top middle? How do you feel your neck? Continue with arms and hands. Finally, move your attention to the face and head.
An afternoon of delights for your body
Do you feel that your body is starving after stroke? Organize a massage. Try Thai massage, aromatherapy, massage “tui na” or “shiatsu”.

Sunday – deepening contact

As we become increasingly aware of our body. Do not neglect complaints, doubts. Think about these issues. Write them on paper.
Ask your body what it wants to do today. It might tell you that wants to go on a stroll or to sit under a tree. Maybe he wants to go cycling or swim or go to the gym. Maybe he wants to do mind and body exercises such as yoga, pilates, tai chi.

How to take care of dry and sensitive skin

Dry skin can make us feel irritated and also needs to be washed very often. Hence proper care should be taken of it. Dry skin is very irritating and also lets us feel as if we have paper coating on our face and also causes frequent itching. There are basically two factors responsible for such kind of dry skin. Then very first reason is the lacking of innate oil content and the second one is the deficiency of water content. Also it is worth to be noticed that skin lotions available in the market are prescribed for particular type of skin and a single skin product can never be applicable for all types of skin. Hence before going through this buying process of such products, type of skin must be ensured. Skin should be cleaned frequently to prevent it from getting dried, more and more water should be taken inside of body and more importantly, skin should be prevented from getting exposed directly to dusty environment as much as possible. Also the chemical colors should not be applied to skin as it may make it dry

Ten cures for dark circles

In recent years more and more people are “suffering” of dark circles. True, we move increasingly faster, we are increasingly stressed and pressed of time, so dark circles are much easier take “place” in our lives.

If you are a person who has problems with black bags under the eyes, here are ten easy and natural remedies for this problem:

1. Sleeping

The first and most important tip is to sleep, sleep and sleep. Lack of sleep is the most common cause of dark circles.
Make sure you sleep at least 7-8 hours sleep per night. It is a simple method that gives results for a large number of people who have dark circles.

2. Healthy food

Even if you do not know, how eating can influence the appearance or disappearance of dark circles. When you eat healthy, have a balanced diet and drink at least 2 liters of water per day, you have lower chances of developing the dark circles.
Take care to assimilate as many vitamins and minerals every day, either from foods consumed (as many fruits and vegetables), or from supplements.
Stay away from salty foods because they “encourage” water retention, which can cause bloating and swelling, especially in the eyes.

3. Compress

Here is a very easy method to get rid of dark circles: Apply before bed tine one compress on each eye. Compresses should be soaked in cold water. Sure you will see a difference early in the morning.

4. Cucumber

Here is another very popular method that surely you heard: cucumber slices. Cut a cucumber (from the refrigerator, must be cold!) In slices and apply them to your eyes while you enjoy a relaxing music.
Cucumber is famous for its ability to reduce swelling.

5. Avocados

We share a secret, how you can get a home-made avocado cream. To prepare such a natural cream you need 5 drops of almond oil and three slices of avocado. Mix well the two ingredients in a blender (or mixer).
Apply the cream obtained in the eye zone and let her act at least 5 minutes. Finally, clean the area with some warm water.

6. Potatoes

Another remedy against dark circles are raw potato slices on the eyes. Potatoes have bleaching properties and many people prefer potato instead of cucumber.

7. Almond Oil

I have an ace in the sleeve for you: almond oil. Apply every morning and evening little almond oil under the eyes. Do not expect to deliver results from the first application, you must have a little patience.

8. House cheese

Finally I left a less known method, but gives results: house cheese. Put one teaspoon of cheese on two cleansing disks and apply them to eyes. Let it act for 15 minutes and clean the area with some warm water.

The results? You will be amazed in the morning!

Tips to Make Organic Cosmetics at Home

* Face mask or scrub:

A combination of equal amount of honey, oatmeal and yoghurt is very good for face scrubbing. You can also use honey for moisturizing your face in a natural way.
* Lip balm:

Dry or chapped lips is a common problem. You can apply thick and concentrated milk cream to get rid of this problem.
* Dark Circles:

Cucumber juice mixed with a small amount of honey helps to treat dark circles effectively. Cucumber juice helps in fading way the darkness and honey keeps the area moisturized.
* Dry hands:

Milk cream and sugar granules are excellent ingredient in treating dry hands. Rub milk cream and sugar until granules have melt completely. Wash off with warm water to have a supple and soft skin.
* Cracked Heels:

Sea salt and lemon are known to treat cracked heels. Soak feet in lemon juice and water. Rub some sea salt to remove dead and damaged skin cells.

Make Thin Lips Appear Fuller

You look in the mirror and you know something just doesn’t look right. It is an unfortunate fate for a pretty girl, but you may suffer from thin lips. Although at times this may seem tragic, in reality thin lips can look fuller with a little lip liner and some practice.

Glamour lips
Step 1

Erase your existing lip lines by covering with a thin layer of foundation or concealer. This should be the same shade you use on the rest of your face.

Step2

Draw a line using lip liner slightly above your natural top lip and along your bottom lip.
Step3
Color in your entire lip with the lip liner, staying within the new outline you drew.

Step4

Apply lipstick over the lip liner, working from the center of your lip out.
Step5
Apply lip gloss to the center of your top and bottom lip.

Step6

Admire your new full lips.

Winter Skin Care Tips

Any where on the world you may be in, you will have to change your daily routine to suit the seasonal temperatures. By changing a few habits and with the knowledge how your skin functions, you will be able to maintain glowing skin even during winter.
Take a Hot Shower
First thing you need to do in the morning is to take a hot shower and follow it with a fifteen second cold shower. Go for a two minute hot shower once more and finish it off with another ten second cold shower.

Now why is this done? This is a skin energizing technique followed in hydrotherapy, which improves the blood flow in your body. This gives your body a dose of new energy and is very good for your skin. The process in itself is not fun on a winter morning, but your skin will radiate the positive effects.
Use a Quality Moisturizer
You need to always use a quality moisturizer. The day cream you apply should be really protective and must have zinc oxide and should give SPF30 protection from the nature. The best ones are the water in oil type emulsions which are more creamier.

Never forget your lips as that will be one of the most noticeable features of a lady. Use a good quality, really moisturizing, vitamin E containing lip balm to keep your lips gorgeous and elastic.
Exfoliate Your Skin Minimum of at Least Two Times a Week
You should exfoliate a minimum of at least two times a week in order to get rid of the dead cells and to let your skin get all the possible moisture it can. You hate the oily skin in summer. But that oil is not generated in winter due to the room heating and cool temperatures out side. This causes in lose of the extra water which is usually stored in the lower skin.

This may cause the visibility of lines on your skin and premature ageing. Your skin may turn puffy and dark too.
There is a Chinese herbal treatment in which you have to drink a glass of hot water mixed with lemon to revitalize your skin. This is known to de-tox you body and even your liver and gall bladder. This helps in faster blood cleaning in your body which further help in removing the blood toxins which are known to give you bad skin as well.
Take Sleep Seven to Eight Hour
You need to have regularly seven or eight or nine hours of sleep. Nothing can give you the peace and rest given by a good nights sleep.

If you do not get regular sleep, the oxygen levels in your body will reduce and cause the slower generation of newer cells on your body. This will cause ageing as well. Nothing can give you the easy benefits of a good nights sleep!!
Hand Care
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How To Apply Diffrent Eye Shadows

Powder Eye shadow
The powder type of the eyeshadow is the best to use, because it is usually well pigmented which makes sure that the true color comes out even with a mild stroke.

Also the color doesn’t fade when exposed to bright lighting. The powder eye shadow is available both in matte as well as shimmer finish.

Matte eye shadow is best used to create a sheer texture, while shimmer eye shadow should be used when you’re trying to create a rich and intense texture.

Liquid Eye shadow
At the time of buying this type of eye shadow, you must look for the lightweight texture, so that the application remains easy.

Applying it can be a little tricky; you need to hold your eyelid very still till the eye shadow has completely dried, because the liquid eye shadows are highly prone to flaking and getting messed up around the crease.

The liquid ones are best suited when you are going to be using just one single color, because blending different shades will turn out to be real messy job.

Cream based eye shadows
In case of the cream based eye shadow, you can think about blending but you must avoid blending more than two colors or else you will see a grayish tinge on the crease.

These ones are best applied with your fingertips or a sponge applicator.

Creamy eye shadows can bleed at times, so you should use an eye pencil along the eyelashes, to prevent the eye shadow from bleeding into the eyes.

Aloe Vera Skin Care

When looking for products to get rid of acne scars and dark marks, there are a number of options that nature has given us to help us achieve exactly that. Consider using aloe vera for acne scars if you want a gentle and natural option to help you treat hyperpigmentation and obtain a fantastic skin tone.
Aloe Vera is a species of plant that is used medicinally to treat skin conditions and digestive ailments. Native to North Africa, it has been used as a healing treatment, both topically and internally, for at least 6,000 years. Pure aloe vera gel from inside the stem of the plant can be used directly on the skin to benefit from the healing properties.

Aloe vera contains natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that make it ideal for treating skin ailments. With its nutrient rich properties, aloe vera is a good at home remedy for treating mild to moderate acne and areas of mild hyperpigmentation. Aloe vera gel has also been used to treat melasma. When aloe vera is applied on dry skin, it allows for skin tissue regeneration and promotes good blood circulation.
Aloe vera can be applied directly to the skin or can be combined with other ingredients to make a face mask. A common and effective skin lightening face mask can be made by mixing one part lemon or lime juice with aloe vera gel and applying nightly for at least 15 minutes before washing off.
One way of using pure aloe vera is to apply the gel to your face before going to sleep and washing it off in the morning. Your skin will feel tight as the aloe vera dries on your face but continue doing this and you will notice that your dark marks begin to fade and new pimples no longer leave scars behind.
Where to Buy Aloe Vera
You can buy an aloe vera plant from a garden centre so that you can cut off a stem and access the fresh juice whenever you need to. Aloe vera plants are very low maintenance but if you don’t want to do that, you can buy 100% aloe vera gel from your local health shop. There are many products that contain aloe vera juice or gel but the best thing to go for is pure aloe vera gel that contains no additives or other added ingredients.
Using aloe vera for acne scars is very effective but as with all natural ingredients, it does work quite slowly.

How Can I Use Chemical Peels to Lighten My Skin?

Are you afraid to wear shorts because of your black knees?  Is your wardrobe full of long sleeve tops and jackets, just because you really can’t bear for other people to see your dark elbows?  Or maybe you have already tried a lot of products that have promised to lighten elbows and soften rough knees, but they just did not deliver the results you expected.
There are many costly skin lightening treatments on the market nowadays. Some of these treatments can cost up to hundreds, if not thousands of pounds – a huge setback for one’s budget.  There are some inexpensive products as well as natural home remedies out there that can help lighten elbows and soften knees.

Home Remedies to Lighten Dark Knees and Elbows

A lot of the time, dark knees and elbows are the result of a buildup of dead skin cells.  For any skin lightening treatment to be effective, it is important to exfoliate to remove the dead skin.  Scrub the knees and elbows daily in the shower with a loofah or gentle pumice stone and in combination with using a skin lightening treatment, you will start to see lighter knees and elbows in a short time.
Lemon juice is effective for lightening knees and elbows at home.  Simply apply lemon juice to the affected areas and leave on for at least 30 minutes then was off.  You can even leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning.  Applying lemon juice daily (as well as exfoliating) will start to give results in about 3 weeks.  There are also a number of skin lightening creams specifically for lightening knees and elbows available.

Daggett & Ramsdell Knee & Elbow Lightening Cream promises to aid in the lightening of dark knees and elbows that bother a lot of people.  It also helps in softening rough knees for a fraction of the cost of expensive skin lightening treatments.
Not only does Daggett & Ramsdell Knee & Elbow Lightening Cream soften rough knees and lighten elbows, but it also has an extra strength formula that contains no ingredients that are harmful and irritating to the skin.  Click here to buy Daggett & Ramsdell Knee & Elbow Lightening Cream today.
Knees and Elbows are two of the most difficult parts of the body to lighten.  Meladerm Skin Lightener is particularly effective on knees, elbows and knuckles and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. With this product, you should start to see results in 2 weeks so it is definitely worth a try.
There is no longer any need to be afraid to wear shorts and t-shirts in the summer!  You can experience the freedom that you very well deserve and have the confidence to show off your flawless elbows and knees.

How to Fade Dark Marks and Blemishes

Now, more than ever, people are becoming aesthetic conscious.  Both men and women want to look good but having dark pigmentation patches or skin blemishes can make you feel self-conscious.  An even skin tone is one of the most powerful fashion statements one can have.  You can spend money on skin lightening products that can be expensive but many people prefer to go down the natural skin lightening route.  There are many natural products that can be used to remove a tan, fade dark marks and generally lighten the skin tone.
In this article, you’ll discover how to use inexpensive honey and turmeric powder that you can purchase from your local grocery store to make a face mask that can lighten your skin tone and fade dark blemishes.

Honey and Turmeric Facial Mask

All you need is a bottle of honey (raw organic honey is best) and a bottle of turmeric from your local grocery store’s spice aisle.  Use a teaspoon of turmeric powder and a tablespoon of the honey and mix them together in a small bowl or cup.  After washing your face with your usual face wash, dry with a clean towel then apply the turmeric face mask.  Turmeric stains fabrics so it is best to do this in the bathroom wearing an old t-shirt and be careful not to drop any of the paste on the carpet!
Rub the face mask on your face using gentle circular motions, wash your hands and leave the mask on your face for about 20 minutes.  The honey will most likely drip down your face so keep some tissue with you to catch any drips.
After the 20 minutes is up, wash the mask off your face with warm water, do one more wash with your usual face wash and then do a final rinse with cold water to close your pores.

Honey has anti-bacterial properties and turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties so together they will work to draw impurities from your skin and reduce blemishes.  Your skin will feel smoother and softer immediately.  Use this face mask twice a week and you will start to see that your dark marks are fading after just 3-4 weeks.
Natural remedies are great for removing acne scars and other blemishes but can take longer than other methods so if you want faster results, you may want to try a skin lightening product that targets acne scars such as Meladerm Skin Lightener. Meladerm contains only naturally derived ingredients and comes with a money-back guarantee.

Precious Stone Party Wear Pendant

Precious Stone Party Wear Pendant is very beautiful in look.

Precious Stone Party Wear Pendant would add grace to your beauty and make you feel proud.

Precious Stone Party Wear Pendant made by beautiful art work by top artisans from around the world.

Indian Bridal Wear Heavy Jewelry in Multi Color

Indian Bridal Wear Heavy Jewelry in Multi Color does not have to mean the ones that are worn during the wedding day only but also on the engagement party that an Indian bride-to-be might be having before her big day.

The Indian bridal Heavy jewelry would have to include earrings, nose rings, necklaces, bracelets or bangles as well as anklets and other possible adornments of the body that could be made with precious stones.

These jewelries could be made of the most precious gems like diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds among others, set in gold, silver or platinum. Whatever the type of Indian bridal jewelry, brides would want them to fit the colors of the outfit that she will be wearing on both her engagement and her wedding day.

It is expected though that the Indian bridal jewelry that will be worn on a bride-to-be’s engagement party would be different than the ones that will adorn her body on her wedding day. During the engagement party, thejewelry would have to be less heavy and simpler in design.

It is not uncommon for Indian brides to have their Indian bridal jewelry for both their engagement and wedding dates to be designed specifically for them. This is especially true for those who are rich and extravagant in their tastes ofjewelry.

Indian Tikka And Headpiece

This is a beautiful head piece that is called Tikka in the Traditional Indian Jewellery.

The end of the Maang Tikka is let loose to hang on the forehead and the tail of it is placed on the head and hooked with the hair.

This head piece is a combination of tints two color combination.

The use of stones and beads in a wonderful combination is what makes this head piece so traditional.

The colors are merges so well with the design that these make the head piece look more vibrant.