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Skin Care through Natural Ways

2006-12-26T15:20-05:00

A common presumption is that City life is detached. The hordes on the subways and the steel modules that cruise the track roads, the humungous serpentine maze and the in villainous milestones, all lead to nowhere. Forget the sweltering heat, a city is all cold concrete and glass. Maybe that explains the incredible murder rate. Lots of mental illness is down here. The year's people spend working off the anxieties of City life through sweat and blood never gets paid off, ever. This culminates into the stress and life gets traumatic. The outcome is several diseases and disorders of human body, which are hard to recover.

Harsh lifestyle and busy routine leads to nonchalance in terms of body pampering. This is on account of highly ambitious mindset that every third youth on the brink encapsulates every now and then. How would then they get a spare time to spend on such ludicrous thoughts? After all grooming is a synonym of vanity, which in turn is considered to be a symbol of 'narcissism' or a mental disorder, since times unlimited. Such myths and trivial action of people lead to indifference and carelessness. People find an excuse to defend their insouciance. Cool and composed people exist and try to follow 'body worship' ritual, but they are considered to be garish, in turn. Perhaps those people who shout these accusations are the real miscreants. Without any rime or reason they label a certain class of people as gaudy.

Human body is an asset to reckon with. It is a valuable endowment given to us by the grace of almighty. To maintain this asset for a long tenure, don't let it be a liability on your skull. Conserve it my dear! Nourish it! Pamper it! Preen it! Worship your silhouette. Your visage is your passport to life. Every person in the world has his own discreet passport, so is the face of a person, unless there are some very strict exceptions to this rule. There are different skin types and different complexions based on race and region.

Male and female skin condition differs in three critical ways -

1. Female skin is soft and delicate in contrast to the tough and rugged skin of men.
2. Harsher outdoor routine of men gives them less room for a fairer skin unlike women.
3. Rough skin with stubble leads to the formation of a darker and malign complexion for men.

Based on various skin types and complexions, beauty products needs to be chosen and adopted. The basic purpose of a product is to exfoliate the dead and dry cells and rejuvenate the skin. But cosmetics do the contradictory in turn. Besides merits they cause irreparable side effects to the skin. So apart from carefully choosing a cosmetic for the skin, recalling its side effects, one must never forget the fact that a fertilizer erodes soil like never before. Contrary to this a bio-manure rejuvenates the nutrients and nourishes the soil just like Mother Nature would do.

Indeed! ........ Inspite of going for or running behind the run-of-the-mill harmful chemical cosmetics, one should opt for alternative therapy. That is, 'natural skin care', viz., taking care of body skin naturally, totally, and cosmetic-free.

Instead of calling 'natural skin care' to be an alternative or a substitute, we can label it as 'mainstream'. And why not? Tell me any cosmetic that doesn't have a substitute in nature. To start with, here are the basic and elementary home remedies which would serve as a 'natural skin care' regimen for your beloved body, absolutely free of cost! Believe it or not?

Natural Skin Care Tips:

1. Turmeric is used as a natural healing agent.
2. Raw milk is a natural skin cleanser.
3. Neem or Margosa is a natural disinfectant.
4. Limestone again is a natural healer.
5. A combination of vegetable oil and salt serves a body scrub. Give me the name of any other body scrub that is so cheaply and easily available?
6. Similarly lime juice mixed with sugar can be rubbed on dark zones of the body.
7. Mustard oil on the other hand mixed with table salt can be used to shine your teeth and remove gum problems.
8. A slice of cucumber on your eyes provides instant relief from lethargy.
9. Papaya pulp is the most effective and instant face scrub.
10. Tomato puree is an effective skin lightening agent.
11. Egg white can be used as a face pack against wrinkles.
12. Mint leaves can be used as mouth cleanser.

And so on, and so forth............ But bottom line is that there are no side-effects attached to these 'natural skin care' based therapies. So what's up? What are you waiting for? Go for it! Even if you don't gain anything, it's a win-win situation. Because there are no side-effects. You won't be penalized either. Take my word for that! And mind you! Never ever would you again visit your nearby departmental store and empty your wallets on the name of being a literate (skin-caring) person, or just for the sake of buying it as a fad. Your kitchen shelves are waiting for you dear! Open up the bottles and do your stuff.

Know more on Natural Skin Care through herbal cure and aromatherapy. Also read more about the benefits of Hand Creams.

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How To Use Makeup To Enhance Your Already Amazing Eyes

2006-09-10T14:54-04:00

by Gregg Hall

The eyes will give you away. You can tell what a person is thinking just by their eyes. No matter how hard we try others can tell your emotions just by looking at your eyes. This is one of the reasons women tend to take so much time and effort doing their eye make-up.

Using eye make-up can enhance what we want to say. You can make yourself look mysterious or flirtatious, or anything in between. When choosing a look we have many products to choose from such as eye shadow, eye or brow liner, and mascara. All of these products come in a variety of colors too.

Mascara

Eyelashes can really make your eyes pop. Most women say that mascara is a necessity. Mascara is usually the one item women choose to put on if they are forced to make a choice. First you will need to decide what kind of mascara you want. There are many kinds such as all day wear, or lash multiplication, or waterproof. Choose the best for you and the occasion you will be wearing it for. Next you need to choose what color you would like to wear. Once again you have many choices available to you. Next you need to decide if you will be using an eye lash curler to further jazz up those lashes.

If you choose to use an eye lash curler it will curl better if you heat it up for a few seconds with your blow dryer. Once you have the desired curl, get your mascara ready. When applying your mascara make sure you dab any excess off the wand, and start at the base. Mascara will make ensure that your lashes will hold the curl, and really open up your eyes.

Eye shadow

Eye shadow also comes in many colors and kinds. You can choose between compressed powder, cream shadows, or shadow pencils. You also have a wide variety of colors to choose from. When choosing a color remember not to go overboard, you need to think of your eye color and skin tone, and the occasion and look you are going for. When looking for shadow they usually come in palettes of color that compliment each other. Some even come with instructions on where to apply each color.

Eyeliner

Once again you have a variety of eyeliners to choose from. Eyeliners come in a variety of colors also that compliment the color of your eye shadow and your eyes. You can also choose to just stick to the neutral colors, which may not be a bad idea for beginners. Next you can choose from liquid or pencil eyeliner. Liquid eyeliner is applied with a small brush and can be tricky. You need a steady hand for this, and there is not a lot of room for error. Eyeliner pencils tend to be more forgiving and have more options. With a pencil you will need to sharpen it as needed, but you have more control. Even if you do mess up you can blend it for a different look.

Eyebrows and Under Eyes

Eyebrow liner comes in a variety of colors so you can find one that matches you eyebrows. Shaped eyebrows help accentuate the eyes. Brushing your brows and then plucking any strays will create a clean look. You can then use the eyebrow liner to fill in where needed. Make sure not to neglect the skin under your eyes. Dark circles will draw attention, but usually not the kind we want. Make sure you get enough sleep and water to help prevent the circles, but if this doesn't help you may want to use an under eye concealer to help.

Once you are comfortable with applying your make-up, try experimenting. Have some friends over and have a girl's night. You can share make-up tips and help each other with some new looks. Have fun with your make-up.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Makeup and Beauty Supplies at http://www.makeupandbeautyplus.com

How To Properly Use And Apply Make Up When You Suffer From Acne

2006-09-10T14:51-04:00

by Gregg Hall

Make-up and Acne

Applying make-up when you have acne is not an easy task, but many teenage women face this problem. If you have ever had to do this you also know what a pain it can be. Being a teenager and learning how to wear make-up is hard enough without the added problem of acne. Here are a few things you may want to try to help ease the process.

Hygiene

First thing you need to do is make sure you practice good hygiene. Washing your face with cool or cold water and a mild soap or cleanser is very important. You need to make sure you keep your face clean. Be careful not to over wash your face, as this can actually damage the skin. After washing carefully dab your face dry with a towel. After washing and drying your face you should apply an astringent. The use of moisturizers and exfoliants can also help keep skin clean and healthy. All of these products can be found at your local retailers.

Decision

Next you will need to decide weather or not you will wear make-up during an outbreak. Some females choose not to because it is such a hassle. Other females like to wear the make-up to help hide the acne. Being a teenager is not always easy, and make-up helps some females feel better about the way they look. There is no right or wrong in this situation, it is up to you as an individual to decide what is best for you.

Type of Make-up

If you do decide to wear make-up, you need to pay attention to what kind you are wearing. Make-up can clog pores can cause more acne. There are make-ups made for teens who have acne that will prevent clogging. These make-ups may also contain an ingredient to help kill the bacteria and clean the pores. There is also non-allergic make-up that can reduce skin irritation and reduce redness.

Department Stores

Many department stores have make-up artists that can help with any questions. Many times these women have special training, and are willing to help. There is no need to be embarrassed either, just remember these women were teenagers once too, and probably dealt with the same problems. The department store may even have special workshops on how to apply make-up properly or how to fight acne. Make sure when you are asking these make-up artists for advice they know that you suffer from acne.

Consultant

You may also want to try talking to a consultant who works for a sales organization. These women may also have products that are designed to help with acne problems. Many times these companies have been around for a while and have a good reputation.

Application

Once you find a make-up that works for you, and have some good tips and advice it is time to apply the make-up. Most times you will be told to use concealer to cover the problem area or areas, then apply foundation to the same places, then continue with the rest of your face. After foundation apply the rest of your make-up to your eyes and lips and so forth and finish off with some powder.

Taking these steps should help you with your make-up during this difficult time. Just remember that there is no one magic cure for everyone. You may have to try more than one product or combination of products before you find what works best for you, just be patient.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Makeup and Beauty Supplies at http://www.makeupandbeautyplus.com