Fashionable And Colorful Makeup

By Sharon Capehart

Are you aware that when you enter a room, you are sized up in only a few seconds? This means, you have to be at your best fashion colorful behavior. Color is a huge part of what presents a 'good first impression.' Having the right makeup colors will enhance your youth, make you feel confident and accentuate your most natural beauty. If you have the wrong colors, it can make you appear tired, drained and aged.

When it comes to selecting makeup colors, a lot of women have absolutely no clue. Some women wear their colors based upon their instinct. Other women just go with the current trend in fashion. And still, there are others who wear colors that friends recommend. This will result in erroneous choices, money wasted and a 'not so' flattering look. However, you don't have to guess when it comes to colors and neither do you have to be an expert.

Go to your retail stores and you will see a variety of colors to choose from, but make sure you have a fashionista with you. Just kidding! We are going to give you some excellent tips here to get you started.

Personalizing your color 

To personalize and customize your colors, we will use the seasons to give you a clearer vision when it comes to eye, hair and skin tone. For the season lingo, you will know whether you are warm or cool; light or deep.

Warm or Cool 

Warm colors exemplify earth tones, brown or gold shades. Cool colors symbolize gray, white, black, deep blue, turquoise or blue greens. It is possible for any woman to wear any color, but the variance is in the shade.

Beyond a doubt, the most significant representative to determine if you are warm or cool is the color of your hair. If you are unable to determine your precise eye color or skin tone, then your hair color will offer the next best solution because it frames your face.

Light or Deep 

Now that you know whether your color is warm or cool, you need to determine if it is light or deep. Again, your skin tone, color of hair and eyes will be the primary determining factor to decide if you are light or deep. If your eyes are light blue or light green, your color would be lighter. If your eyes are brown or black, then you are to choose deeper colors. If you are deep, then you will select a tan makeup color to match your skin tone.

Conclusion 

On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your skin tone, eye and hair color - with 1 being lighter and 10 being deeper? You would choose a deep ebony color for a 10 and a paler color for a 1. For example, most people from the Middle East have deep skin tones and dark eyes. So they would choose a deep color. Conversely, most Europeans have hair that is blonde and lighter eyes, so they would choose lighter colors. So if you fall into the category of deep, you would be between a 5 and higher. If you fall into the category of light, you would be between 1 and 4.

Congratulations! You now can determine the right makeup color for your skin tone.

Choose Natural Makeup Products for Healthy Skin

By Judson C Hanna

You can make yourself look the best by simply using natural makeup, and we'll explain why. From radiant mineral foundation to stunning lip gloss, there are many natural makeup products that will make you stand out. The days of women slathering their skin with preservatives and other questionable chemicals in their makeup are short lived. Finding safe and nontoxic versions of your makeup isn't always easy, but seeking the right products out will prevent you from exposure to potential health risks.

Whether you're just starting to wear makeup or a veteran makeup artist, we highly recommend natural makeup for the many benefits to young and healthy skin. Many natural makeup products also contain organic products, but read the label carefully, they aren't all forthcoming with that information! In fact, we live in a country that does not require the manufacturers to list all of the product ingredients on the label.

Some of the ingredients to avoid include parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (FRP's) Oxybenzone, phthalates, butylated hydroxyanlsole (BHA), lead, and fragrance. If these ingredients aren't recommended for pregnant women, we don't want to put them on our skin regardless! Make sure you trust the source of your products by researching the brand before you buy it, or in the very least before you use it. Look for certifications from the Natural Products Association and USDA Organic labels to be more comfortable with which products you're choosing, but also be aware that these certifications are more relevant to the source of the ingredients rather than the ingredients used as a whole.

Remember that it's not just the cosmetics that you wear all day, but also products like nail polish remover that can be an unhealthy choice. For a safer solution, choose an acetone-free nail polish remover with aloe and an E-enriched formula. Even if they advertise as a natural product and contain these, still do your research to be sure they aren't adding in other toxic ingredients.

Another example is eye shadow. There are many mineral-based eye shadows and products that contain blends of organic corn and rice foundation powders that are gentle on your skin. Only the best natural makeup products will offer pure antioxidants to give you more than just a great look, they can potentially extend your life too!

There is a growing demand for the best natural makeup products, and for good reason. For healthy and nourishing ingredients that will rejuvenate you, we recommend treating yourself to natural health products. We are all about them and will even show you how to apply them with our growing website of makeup tutorials. Come visit us today to learn more!

The Different Brands of False Eyelashes

By Cassie Hank

False eyelashes are becoming more and more popular year on year. Nearly all women will wear then on a night out and some will even wear them on a day-to-day basis.

The price of eyelashes varies depending on the brand. MAC eyelashes retail for around £11, some people may think this is quite expensive but they are well worth it due to the quality of the eyelashes. Another very popular brand of false eyelashes is Eylure. Eylure false eyelashes can be purchased online and on the high street. They usually retail at around £6.00 but they can be found cheaper online if a person is willing to shop around. On the high street the price is usually the same no matter where a person goes. Another up and coming brand is Love Lashes, they are only available to purchase online. The average price for a pair of Love Lashes is £4, they are a great lash and the glue that comes with the eyelashes is of great quality too.

One of the main reasons why women are put off wearing false eyelashes is because they find them hard to apply. Applying does require patience and time the quality of the eyelashes and glue does play a big part as well.

To apply false eyelashes easily it's always best to have the tools needed at hand. The key things needed are a mirror, tweezers, scissors, false eyelashes and eyelashes glue.

The first thing to do with eyelashes is to check that they fit the eyelid if they do them keep them as they are if not trim them to size, always taking from the outside.

Once they are happy with the length of the eyelashes its time to apply the glue. They can either apply the glue straight to the back of the eyelashes or place a blob of glue onto the back of their hand and run the eyelashes through it. Once the glue is applied it is recommended that a person waits around 30 seconds for the glue to become tacky, the will make the process of applying the eyelashes much easier.

They then want to stick the eyelashes on as close to the natural lashes as possible. Some people like to apply a line of liquid eyeliner to the lid before sticking on the eyelashes to mask any gap but that doesn't have to be done.

Once the eyelashes are in place press them down and then pinch both sets of lashes together to minimize the gap.

Lashizzle is the internet's number 1 site for false eyelashes and false eyelash accessories. We stock everything from the market leading Eylure range to our beautiful Love Lashes brand.

Beauty Tips for Bedtime

By Sharon Capehart

Your life as a woman can be hectic and sometimes, you may be too busy to even think about pampering yourselves, but believe me, it is necessary; not only for beauty's sake, but for your overall health, hygiene and self-esteem. You will feel more attractive and innately feminine.

The Benefits 

The benefits outweigh the time you have to devote to this little ritual each day and night. The best products will get the best results. Remember, that exposure to the sun, sweat and other air pollutants during the day time can damage your skin. At night, your skin will be able to absorb the application of excellent skin products without interference from the outdoor influences. The pores in your skin need the essential beauty crèmes and moisturizers to be rejuvenated and repaired.

In addition, those products that will make your skin look oily and sticky during the day time can be applied on your skin at night. There are more benefits than disadvantages in enhancing and improving your skin before bedtime as long as you use hypoallergenic and natural products. It is recommended that you use FDA approved products.

Here are some really good tips to follow:

• Never, never, never go to bed with makeup on 

• To get that youthful and fresh appearance, use skin moisturize before you retire for the night 

• Use a sweet-scented lotion to soothe you mentally before bedtime 

• Use a wide toothed comb on your hair to increase blood circulation on your scalp

the Wisdom in Taking Off Your Makeup 

Makeup might not take long to apply during the mornings, but after you have had a long day at the office and come home tired, it might seem like quite a task to get that lipstick, cream, powder, foundation, eyeliner and eye shadow off before crawling into bed exhausted. Forget the excuses. It will be worth it!

The reasons:

• Leaving makeup on overnight will result in skin breakouts, blemishes or acne 

• Dirt and bacteria from the environment will clog your pores and damage your skin 

• Your skin won't be able to breathe well with makeup left on. It creates a barrier between the air and your epidermis 

• Your skin will age faster as a result of not removing makeup with a facial cleanser and then applying a moisturizer or anti-aging crème 

• You will have supple, youthful and soft skin if you carry out your bedtime beauty habit

Other Tips 

It is preferred that you sleep on satin sheets and pillow cases. Why? This helps you to avoid any extreme friction between the sheets, your hair and skin. It reduces the chances of hair breakage and skin creases that may result in future wrinkles. Apply a lip balm at night as well. This protects your lips, keeps it soft and prevents it from stripping.

Your skin, hair and face are not to be taken for granted. You only have several years to take care of it right before the aging process begins. Why do you think some people age gracefully? It is because they did a good job while they were younger. The time is now and it is never too late at all!

Beauty Trends for Spring 2013

By Sharon Capehart

Mr. Winter, we are sorry, but your time is almost up! We are tired of plum lips, dry skin and chapped lips. We are now ready for beauty, Easter bunnies, fresh air and the hottest spring trends possible. This is going to be a new season with new beauty trends and we can't wait! These are the thoughts of most women who are yearning for the opportunity to revamp their makeup and beauty collection to a more colorful look. Lucky for them this spring and summer reveals a lot of food for thought to experiment with colors and new beauty products.

When you think about beauty, less is usually the most beautiful, but you can get the same results with applying a little color on your face to highlight specific features. Fortunately, for a lot of women, the spring fashion shows provided the two options; less and more. Many makeup artists used bright shades of green and blue to emphasize the eyes; rich crimson hues to accentuate the lips. Models on the runway had very distinct lashes and eyebrows as well as glowing skin. This was balanced with gently smudged eyeliners. If you want to emphasize a combination of strong or subtle, you should work on the features that you would love to draw attention to by using more or less color. A little touch of sparkle will also do the trick; while you keep the rest simple and radiant.

Signals of Red 

Many makeup artists thought that this spring would be a season with paler lips. They were shocked when red lips hit the industry with a bang. This was most noticed at a Burberry fashion show when models sported soft scarlet hue and this created quite a buzz. Prada's makeup professional, Pat McGrath chose to go for a matte crimson finish, which defined the outer areas of the lips using a red pencil to bring out the full shape of the mouth. This will work well if you have thin lips; it makes the lips appear fuller and bigger. Rouges alternated from pinky-red to a classic and bright red and a dark and intense black cherry; demonstrating that the lasting appeal of red is back.

What to expect? 

Many makeup experts are using the sheer pastel shades and peachy tones for the spring season because they stand out more. If you are going to an Easter brunch with family, this is the perfect color to wear along with nominal eye liner and sassy mascara to complete your spring signature look.

For your cheeks, use vivid colors like pink or bronze tones. If you want to stand out more, opt for fuchsia, purple and orange tones. Beautiful skin is going to be very popular this spring. People will spend tons of money on beauty products for optimal skin care and a fresh face as well as a dewy look. To achieve this, you can also use a moisture tint. Apply BB cream using a brush to give the skin a cleaner and fresher look.

Highlight your most notable features 

Spring 2013 will introduce much brighter colors, so you should not be afraid to try bright eye shadows and colorful shades of lipsticks. Here are four trends that you can imitate: 

1. You might think that orange lips are a little bit too intense for you. However, you can bet that this will be hot for the season. Orange lips will enhance your whole face and make your lips stand out. Try the neon orange lipstick by MAC. It has incredible pigmentation and applies smoothly. Put on a nude lip liner first and keep the other parts of your makeup modest. 

2. Don't waver when it comes to green and blue eye shadows for this season because they are trendy! These brighter shades of color will make you appear flattering to everybody and it also makes your eyes pop! Both colors can be worn simultaneously. 

3. Never over pluck your eyebrows because thick eyebrows are in for the spring 2013 season. Skinny eyebrows are gone for now. Let your eyebrows grow to frame your features. If they are thin, use an eyebrow pencil that matches the natural color of your hair.

Conclusion 

Are your ready for the new beauty and skin that spring 2013 is ready to offer you? You better be ready because it is almost here and you are going to love the options it brings.

Can Fasting Help In Your Weight Loss

By Joseph Emmanuel 

If you want to lose weight just stop eating. It sounds easy however in all realness you need to recognize what you are doing to arrive at any long term weight loss profits from fasting. We should take a look at the shortcoming and qualities of fasting for weight loss.

 

Like most forms of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods), fasting could be used to achieve memorable but temporary reduction of your weight. You can head off on a long fast, taking little more than juice or consuming grapes or taking some other low calorie dish substitute for many weeks, keeping in mind you are on the fast you will positively lose weight. Nonetheless, throughout the fast you will be unable to bear on your typical social cooperation. It's not so simple to sit around sampling carrot juice while your family is consuming the standard meal.

A different issue with long fasting is that your body requires imperative supplements (vitamins, minerals, protein) and your most beloved juice may not hold them. Long fasting without proper therapeutic or medical supervision could be risky.

At last, a major issue with this sort of fasting is that once you quit fasting and resume consuming your standard eating diet, you are prone to put on back all the weight that you have lost throughout your weight loss fast.

Along these lines, does fasting have any place in a weight loss plan? Yes it does. Occasional fasting is one of the insider facts of a long and sound life. Our body's digestive organs need a rest now and then, similarly as we need days off from work. One-day fasting done in a deliberate and consistent way gives the rest that aides our digestive system, helps in the disposal of poisons from our body, and, yes, likewise encourages us to get in shape in a solid, healthy and livable way.

Step by step instructions to do proper fasting

Here is a technique for doing one day fast: taking no nourishment and (if your physical structure is strong) no water in a period from the day break of one day to the dawn of the following day:

Successful and productive fasting has three stages: preparation or planning, the real fast, and breaking the fast. Every one of these stages is essential.

Planning: If you are not ready; both physically and mentally you will find it challenging to go one day without nourishment. The mental planning is simple, however exceptionally significant. The night soon after the fast you need to take a firm decision that tomorrow you are set to fast, that you are not set to consume any food. If it's all the same to you settle ahead of time then you won't begin thinking throughout the fasting day if you may as well go ahead or not to go ahead. In the event that you are undecided or waffling you can dependably discover a hundred explanations why you might as well begin consuming!

Physical planning is additionally critical. The day preceding your fast, you might as well consume a standard measure of food and take a great measure of fluids (particularly if you are set to be fasting without taking any fluids). Provided that you miss a few dishes on the day preceding fasting, then you might begin feeling eager throughout the fasting period. Provided that you don't take enough fluids, particularly throughout the night soon after the fast, then you will feel uncomfortable when you are fasting.

If you are mentally and physically ready you won't feel extremely ravenous or hungry while you are fasting. When you choose to fast, your craving only "shuts off" for the fasting period. This sounds hard to accept, yet if you do it a couple of times you will see that it is correct.

The Day of the Fasting

It is best to do light physical assignments and think progressively about savvy and profound work throughout the fasting period. It is not a great thought to invest your time considering what you are set to consume tomorrow! In the event that you have prepared yourself legitimately this shouldn't be an issue and you can utilize the time that you acquire by not consuming to do some productive things that you regularly don't get time to do.

When breaking the fast

One of the profits of fasting is that it serves to take out poisons or toxins from the body. On the other hand, you can just get this benefit if you break your fast in an exact way. In the morning, coming after the fasting day, take two glasses of lemon water. Put the juice of half of a lemon in one glass and include a bit of salt. (The beverage might as well taste both lemony and salty). After some time, you can consume your breakfast. The lemon water will urge you to flush your digestive system with a strong bowel movement and many poisons or toxins will be killed (eliminated).

One day fast like this might be finished twice a month. This sort of fasting will give rest to your digestive organs, help eradicate poisons (toxins), build up your self-possession (will power) and quality of brain. On top of this, the general diminishing in calories that you get from going two days without food every month, will likely be one of the components of an equalized and a reasonable weight loss plan.

Face Anti Aging Cream For Sensitive And Dry Skin

By Dr. Farid Mostamand

The aging process cannot be stopped, there are ways of making sure that you appear youthful and combat any characteristics of aging as they appear. Before you choose any face anti aging and face anti wrinkle cream, there are some things we can do on the side that will help to prevent or reduce the symptoms of aging on our faces such as wrinkles and fine lines.

The first thing to do is keep out of the sun as it is a big contributor to aging. Too much exposure to the sun leads to creation of wrinkles as well as having a drying effect on the skin by stripping it off the oils that make it supple.

Being aware of the face anti aging and face anti wrinkle Cream that you use on your skin will be very helpful in keeping the signs of aging at bay. Avoid harsh soaps and cleaners as dry and sensitive skin does not need to have any harsh products used on it. Fragrances also pauses a problem especially when it comes to sensitive skin; they can cause irritation to the skin and in extreme cases lead to skin ailments such as eczema.
Harmful habits such as smoking and taking too much coffee and alcohol should also be avoided or kept at a minimum as they expedite the aging process and no anti aging skin care regimen will be able to counteract their damaging effects.

A good face anti aging and face anti wrinkle Cream for dry skin should have ingredients that will increase the moisture content of the skin as well as improve its ability to regenerate itself. This will result in firmer and more youthful skin. It is also important that any face anti wrinkle cream for dry skin be able to refine the skin texture by getting rid of the dead skin cells. Any build up of dry skin cells on the skin can only lead to an unattractive ashy looking skin.

Face anti aging and face anti wrinkle Cream for sensitive skin need to include hypoallergenic ingredients since this skin is very sensitive and gets easily irritated. Mild and soothing ingredients need to be added to any anti aging face care cream for sensitive skin so that even as it combats the signs of aging it also protects the skin from irritation.

Vitamins must be added to any face anti aging cream worth its salt. Vitamins not only promote healthy skin regeneration but also protect the skin from the damaging effects of free radicals that can be encountered from pollution, chemicals and even the sun. Any skin, doesn't matter whether it is dry or sensitive needs to add a number of vitamins to it to improve its efficiency and promote youthfulness thereby keeping your skin wrinkle free.

This is followed by vitamin c which is essential for promoting the all important collagen production in our bodies. It's a very powerful vitamin and will protect us from sun damages as well as any damage from smoking, alcohol and any other harmful pollutants. This leads to less age spots and with the improved collagen production the skin will be firmer and less prone to wrinkles. In addition vitamin C will also promote growth of healthier skin, nails and hair.

Vitamin B is sometimes forgotten when it comes to skin care but it is excellent for use in face anti aging cream. This is because it moistens the skin and traps moisture into the skin and this, when it comes to face anti aging cream for dry skin will keep from encountering flakiness. Along with it comes Vitamin E, which is a great anti aging vitamin for the face. It prevents sun damage and also improves the texture of the skin.

Using face anti aging cream that have a lot of the beneficial vitamins in them can also be supported by eating a lot of fruits and vegetables whish will internally deliver the vitamins to our systems. Taking safe and good quality vitamin supplements for healthier skin growth can only have a good effect on our skins. Regular exercise boosts blood circulation and is a good aid in promoting healthy skin. In addition take lots of water especially with dry skin to enhance moisture content and promote the clearing of toxins from the body.

Summer Hair Care Tips and Advice to Keep Your Hair Healthy All Summer Long

By Maria A Dowd 

Summer is official here and hotter weather causes hair to become drier and more brittle with increased split ends and itchier scalp. Women, men and children with textured (wavy, curly, coiled, thick or course hair) and chemically processed hair (perms, relaxers, color-treated, keratin-treated) are especially challenged, as often the very shampoos and conditioners they used actually contribute to dryness and dull looking hair.

The key is to find a line of professional quality hair care products that hydrates and conditions the hair without weighing it down, that's concentrated so you only have to use smaller amounts and that's affordably priced.


Here are summer hair care tips to help infuse more moisture, conditioners, vitamins and protection from the sun.

Dry/Brittle Hair - From chemicals such as color, bleach, chlorine or sodium hydroxide. Try a nourishing shampoo with a gentle balance of moisturizing agents and UV protectants, followed by a deep fortifying conditioning treatment. After a thorough rinse, apply a liquid or cream leave-in conditioner and hydrolyzed silk serum containing thermal protectants. A small amount of an argan oil moisturizing cream can be applied, prior to blowing the hair on a low heat setting. Allowing the hair to air dry is even better.

Frizzy/Wiry Hair - Shampoo with non-stripping clarifying shampoo, then with a rich moisturizing shampoo. Follow with instant conditioning; or a super moisturizing condition if your hair is extra thick or highly textured, then rinse well with warm water. Apply a cream leave-In conditioner, then apply a curl enhancing mousse for definition.

Dry/Itchy Scalp - The hot sun can wreck havoc on your scalp. If your scalp gets flaky during the summer months, try this treatment at night: shampoo your hair with therapeutic shampoo for dry and itchy scalp once weekly, followed by a natural sulfate-free shampoo, then an express conditioner, rinse and towel dry. Massage small amounts of a therapeutic scalp treatment into your scalp before bedtime. You may need to do a light shampoo in the morning.

Important Note: If you use a professional salon hair care line, they can be highly concentrated, so a little will go a long way and last longer than lesser quality store brands.

With hotter climates, consider giving your hair a vacation from blow dryers, flat and curling irons. Smooth your hair into a loose pony tail with a natural daily moisturizing lotion and tame the fly away hairs with an edge controlling pomade.

Finally, don't forget your sunscreen and to stay hydrated by drinking no less that 10 glasses of water a day.

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Buying False Nails

By Chris A Barnes

False nails are one of the most popular beauty accessories for women. They are easy to apply, relatively inexpensive and can suit almost any occasion. With so many styles and colours available, they offer an extremely versatile way to change your look without having to spend a lot of money. They're also great for those who bit their nails.

 

There are many places that you can buy false nails from both online and on the high street. Many women like to buy plain nails so that they can paint them any colour or pattern they want. As well as coming in many different colours and patterns, they also come in different sizes and lengths. Teenagers will usually have to buy smaller sizes of false nails since they haven't finished growing yet. The lengths that are available can suit any occasion including more practical purposes such as wearing them to the office.

What's so great about false nails is how customisable they are. You can get nails that have different shaped ends from pointy to curvy. You can also purchase nail stickers to decorate your false nails and come up with something completely unique. There's no limit to what you can do. It's also very inexpensive and easy to do this, especially when you compare it to getting acrylic nails done at a salon

Applying False Nails

Most false nails that come as part of a set will include everything you need to apply them including the nails themselves, nail glue and applicator. Applying them is fairly simple but it does need to be done with care to ensure that you get them placed properly and there is no glue showing through.

First you should ensure that you have a set of nails that are the right size for you. The easiest way to test this is to simply place them on your nails and see if they fit well. After this you should then place a small amount of glue on the back of the first false nail and then press it on to one of your nails and hold it in place for a few seconds. You then simply repeat this procedure until all your nails are done. If you want to shape the nails after they're applied then you can file them. However you should be aware that this can cause damage to them if you're not careful.