Onlne Health And Beauty Tips

Beauty, Health and Fitness

2011-08-08T04:10:00.001-07:00

Beauty, Health and Fitness Facts to Know About:

Beauty Facts

You can have a more beautiful skin by taking more of this anti-aging – Vitamin-C. It’s proven to soften lines and lighten spots.
You can prevent, and even repair sun damage by applying coffee directly onto your skin. The caffeine in coffee constricts the blood vessels and does the job.
You can file your nails back and forth in long strokes, contrary to belief, but only IF your nails are short and strong. File nails in one direction and in short strokes if you have very long and weak nails.
You can ultra cleanse your feet by soaking it in equal parts of warm water and grapefruit juice with a shot of vodka. The alcohol dissolves dirt, while the acid from the grapefruit loosens dead skin.

Health Facts

You could get a headache, backache, or muscle soreness if you keep waking up during the night. This kind of sleep trouble alters your body’s natural pain-control mechanisms. Get help if you have troubled sleep for over a month.
You could prevent allergies by doing laundry. Kill all dust mites by washing your clothes in 140 degrees hot water.
It’s bad for your health to wear killer high heels for very long hours. It triggers UTI (Urinary Tract Infections) by putting pressure on your lower back and abdomen interfering with your bladder’s ability to completely empty.
You will always get the same doctor’s advice whether you are genetically prone to diabetes or not – eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and get your blood sugar tested regularly.
You could also lose your memory by eating too many sweets, aside from getting diabetes. High blood sugar consumption is proven to affect the brain’s hippocampus, so limit your sweets and stay sharp.

Fitness Facts

It’s bad to take ibuprofen or aspirin (for stopping muscle soreness or body aches) before workout. The reason is that it makes you vulnerable to gastrointestinal problems. Take them AFTER workout. Better yet skip it and use ice instead.
You can lose weight by being financially motivated. Allot a dollar to your savings each time you step on the treadmill, or, pay away $10 to a stranger whenever you fail to reach a targeted weight loss goal. Money never fails to motivate. It’s proven to work!
You can lower your heart disease risk by downing alcohol. Just one glass of wine per week coupled with two hours of exercise does the trick. Note that the exercise part of the equation is important.

These tips touch upon three important areas in one’s life – beauty, health and fitness. If you turn these facts into habit then you’re sure to be on the way to a better you.

Beauty tips: how to care for your hair

2011-08-08T04:07:00.000-07:00

Hair can be longer and healthier if you put in the time to care for it. Each day you have to wash and condition
Hair can be longer and healthier if you put in the time to care for it. Each day you have to wash and condition your hair if you have dry hair. Dry hair can get damaged easily and you can have split ends and broken pieces. You should condition dry hair and then wear leave in conditioner every day for the best results. Once a week, you can use a deep conditioner to give your hair more smoothness. You can use home products if you can't afford to buy hair products all the time. You can use eggs, honey, banana, strawberry to condition your hair. You can let hair air dry or use cool air from your hair dryer. Too much heat can make your hair dry. People with dry hair should handle it with care so hair doesn't break or tangle up. If you have thin hair, you should care for it so it doesn't tangle up or get frizzy. Frizzy hair can get so bad that you might have to cut it someday.
When washing your hair, you should do it in an orderly manner and don't twist your hair by moving your hands too much through it. It can get tangled afterward. You should use your hand to squeeze the excess water out and then use a towel to get additional water out. After you dry your hair, you should put on some leave in conditioner for the best results. You should not put on too much conditioner since it can weigh your hair down and you can have flat hair. Every little step make a difference in your hair quality.
If you color your hair regularly, it can get damaged fast. You should use hair conditioner whenever you color your hair to protect its health. You should also use hair color protecting products so you don't have to color it so much. Color hair needs to be care for so that you don't have to recolor all the time. You can also use all shampoo and conditioner that are made for color hair.
Healthy hair starts from within. You have to eat right in order to achieve better hair health. You have to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. Water makes up for most part of the body. The more water you drink, the healthier your hair will be and so will your skin. Besides food, you can take in vitamins to help hair grow healthy. You can take vitamin A, and vitamin B. Iron, copper and zinc can also help your hair grow longer and healthier. Without a good diet, you will have damaged hair or brittle hair.

How to care for your dry hair

You can have dry hair if your hair is too long if you don't produce enough sebum oil. You can treat dry hair at home. Dry hair can become problematic and you might have to cut it one day too if you don't care for it properly. There're some people that have dry hair constantly throughout their life. They might have to use oil daily to moisten their hair. They could also be getting less oil in their diet. You have to eat nutritiously in order to maintain body health and hair health. You can blend in more water, fruits and vegetables. You can also take fatty acids pills to help with hair health.

Moisturizer

You can use hair products that can restore moisture for your hair. You can look for a moisturize hair product the next time you're at Rite Aids. You can also buy sapflower oil to put on your hair to restore moisture. Sapflower is cost effective. Baby oil also works well on dry hair. Anything that has some sort of oil in it will be able to help dry hair. You can also take fish oil to give your hair more circulation and thus increase hair growth and health. Vitamins A, B and C will also help hair grow healthily. You can also drink plenty of water or even more than you need to give your hair more moisture.

Avoid the Sun and Blow Dryer

The sun can dry your hair pretty quick. You can wear a hat and sun protecting hair product when it's summer time. You can also wear leave in conditioner. The blow dryer can cause your hair to become really dry and brittle. You should let your hair air dry and use cool air only. After drying hair, you should put on moisturizer to seal the moisture in your hair. You can put some safflower oil in your hands and rub it in your hair to give it a smooth look.

Summer beauty tips for hair

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Summer is here and we have to start wearing our hair differently. Your goal is to protect your hair from sun damage, condition it, and pull it up to keep cool. Hair can get easily damage in the sun or in the pool. You can use color protecting product if you have colors. You can also wear leave in conditioner to keep hair smooth and healthy. You can also wear hair protecting formula when jumping into the pool to protect hair.
During the summer, you can wear your hair up most of the time to keep cool. You can cut your hair if you want in order to stay cool. You can tie your hair in a ponytail to keep cool. You can tie it in a bun. You can use a headband to keep sweat out of the way. You can use hair accessories to create cute styles for going out. When going out during the summer, you can use black bobby pin or barrettes to pin your hair up so you can stay cool. Hair should be up most of the time because it’s summer time.
During the day, you can tie your hair up in a pony tail or in a half bun with some hair going loose to keep cool. You can also spray some light water into your neck and hair to keep cool. You should not use a lot of hair product during the summer because it can slide off of your hair and creating odor. It can damage your hair when it meets the sun. You should keep hairspray or other harsh product light. It’s a good idea to keep leave in hair conditioner in your hair to keep your hair healthy during the harsh sun. If you want to protect your hair more you can wear a hat or an umbrella when going out in the sun. If you have curly hair you can spray on anti-frizz product to protect your hair from summer frizz. If you swim often, you should deep condition your hair to restore moisture and shine. You can do this with home products like eggs, avocado, strawberry and banana. You can make home made beauty products to get rid of hair problems from the sun. It’s best to stay out of the sun unless you’re at the beach. The sun can damage your hair, skin, and your internal health. You can get dehydrated and pass out even. There’re some people that will even get heat stroke because of the heat. They might even have to go to a hospital. If you want to survive summer, you should drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen and a hat.

Looking beautiful in your own skin

2011-08-08T04:02:00.000-07:00

ALWAYS HEALTHY SKIN
Looking beautiful in your own skin.
Our beautiful skin takes a constant bashing from whatever it meets or touches. Apart from the physical cuts and bruises that skin suffers, apparently normal, beautiful skin may itch and come out in rashes. Why is this? The main culprits are the chemicals that our skin meets every day. Irritant chemicals are in everything we wear, touch or sleep with, in the washing powders and cleaners with which we clean everything, in our upholstery, carpets, and furnishings, in the beautifiers we use, in the medicines we take, in our food and drink, and in the very air we breathe.
*CONSIDER THE CHEMICALS IN NEW CLOTHES When clothing and bedding touch the skin, itching and rashes can occur because of the impregnated chemicals used to treat the cloth. Starches, stiffeners, preservative treatments and pigments in new clothing and bedding can cause skin itching and rashes.
- HOW TO PREVENT skin irritations from chemicals and pigments in new clothes and bedding You get what you pay for! Generally speaking, the more expensive it is, the fewer the irritating chemicals in the cloth, or at least, the kinder and less irritating the chemicals will be. This is true with the exception of cheaper used or second hand clothing and bedding bought from Charity shops or 'nearly-new' sales, which have had their chemicals mostly washed out of the cloth. So here is the trick to save your skin. For new items of clothing, or new sheets, decide to have them dry-cleaned, or washed with non-biological washing powder/liquid to start removing the chemical treatments the cloth had added to it during manufacture. Older clothes and bedding are the most comfortable because they have had all their chemicals washed out of them and they don't irritate the skin any more.
*BUT, BE CAREFUL AND CONSIDER THE CHEMICALS IN WASHING POWDERS AND LIQUIDS Powerful stain removers in 'Biological' washing powders/liquids contain enzymes. These enzymes are added to help clean your washing by digesting out food and other stains during the wash cycle.
- HOW TO PREVENT enzymes causing skin itching. Either stop using biological washing powders/liquids all together, or make sure there is plenty of rinsing to rinse them out of the cloth, because otherwise these enzymes can irritate the skin. The enzymes in the cloth literally try to digest you, where the cloth touches the skin, by attacking areas of skin that are already weak or broken.
*CONSIDER THE CHEMICALS IN UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS AND FURNISHINGS. It is well known that chemicals used to treat upholstery, carpets and furnishings, in particular fire-retardants, can cause skin irritation.
- HOW TO PREVENT fire retardants causing skin irritation. Almost all cloth products bought for the home are compulsorily fire-retardant treated. You can prevent these chemicals from meeting the skin by covering upholstery with comfortable cushions, throws or covers so your skin doesn't meet the chemicals. Carpets and curtains also release their chemicals into the air as we walk over or brush by them. Frequent cleaning and good ventilation of rooms is important. Vacuum up the chemicals; beat carpets and shake curtains outside. Open those windows and doors frequently to freshen your rooms.
*CONSIDER THE BEAUTIFIER CHEMICALS YOU USE. For centuries, man has tried to copy the gunk we were covered with when we slipped out into the world. The gunk that made us beautiful in our mother's eyes. This natural oily 'gunk' is what our skin manufactures constantly to keep us beautiful and protect us from irritants in our environment. So, you get what you buy! The cheaper the beautifiers that we put on our skin, the more likely it is that they contain synthetic chemicals unkind/harmful and irritating to some of us. The more expensive the beautifying product, the more likely research has been done to bring it closer to the natural 'gunk' make-up, kinder to the skin. There are advocates who say Use nothing at all and let the skin return to its habit of providing natural moisturisers and lubricants. But, whatever your decision, cover up from the sun, bathe with natural soap and shampoo ingredients like aloe vera and plant oils, and avoid hard cakes of soap and use harsh shampoos with colourants packed with chemicals sparingly, because many of these chemicals such as parabens can cause skin itching, rashes and allergies to appear. Try natural henna powder [not the chemical-loaded henna paste] for beautiful hair.
*CONSIDER THE MEDICINES YOU TAKE. Medicines almost always come packaged with accompanying chemicals that can cause side-effects that irritate our skin both outside and inside. Did you know that skin wraps into the inside of the body from the mouth, ears, nose, eyes, anus and urethra [right inside the body for considerable distances]? In fact, the digestive tube or gut, at least 22 feet long in an adult, 7 meters of tubing stretching from mouth to anus, is completely lined with skin which also becomes easily irritated. Flaky, hot, spotty itching skin, acid reflux, indigestion, the return of bile into the mouth, retching, feeling and being sick, having diarrhea, may be caused by the medicines we take. These are our body's protective actions to expel irritant chemicals.
- SO, WHAT TO DO? Of course, prescribed medicines recommended by the doctor must be taken, and the body's reactions accepted until the illness is over. However self-prescribed medicines should be avoided and the natural curative abilities of your body be allowed to take over. At the least sign of ill-health, let the body have its say first. Very often, stopping taking extra chemicals and not using beautifiers, etc, will help the body restore its natural equilibrium. Some of us are luckier than others: the skin adapts very quickly to some chemicals, and our gut lining renews itself after a few days. TLC is a superb treatment - give your skin some 'tender loving care' by regularly giving it a rest from the chemicals it meets every day.
*CONSIDER FOOD AND DRINK. Many chemical additives in food can cause skin itching and rashes, both inside and outside the body.
- WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK? The more processed the food is the more likely it contains chemicals that can irritate the skin, inside and out. The more 'natural' or recognizable a food is, the more likely it has fewer chemicals in it, like organic fruits and veg. Wash chemicals off raw foods before eating. Peel where possible. Give the body a rest from heavily processed foods in packaged manufactured 'ready meals' and give the body plenty of time and water to recover from the onslaught of poisonous alcoholic drinks. Yes, drink plenty of water. Help your liver and kidneys de-toxify all the irritant chemicals in food and drink, before, after and while you eat. Overload can cause liver and kidneys to fail, slowly and gradually over our lifetime, a condition reflected in the skin on the outside by spots, itching, rashes, allergies, tiredness, and a sallow appearance of ill-health. No amount of beautifiers can alter you from the outside. 'You are what you eat'. It's really true!
* CONSIDER THE AIR WE BREATHE. Many chemicals in air are skin irritants and poisons, especially in the city. Do you inhale cigarette smoke? Do you travel in traffic fumes every day? Do you never open a window? Do you never shower or brush your teeth frequently? Do you never get out to the park, gardens, the countryside or seaside to breathe fresh air? Good luck with staying beautiful in your own skin.

Beauty Tips: How to Keep your Skin Beautiful

2011-08-08T03:42:00.000-07:00

The beauty of your skin reflects your health and personality.
The beauty of your skin reflects your health and personality. Only a healthy diet, proper exercise can provide the necessary elements to the skin to keep its shine, color and beauty.
Before we go, we take a look in the mirror, keeping a smart and gorgeous look. Sometimes, we are asking ourselves, until when can I maintain this beauty of mine? How can I protect and keep them from UVR and pollution? Will this beauty lasts forever?
Today traditional medicine proposes solutions that not only can’t prevent the process of aging, they may accelerate it. Commonly they are skin care products made from chemicals or cosmetic surgeries. Try to avoid all those chemicals, face lifts and different types of skin corrections to protect your youthful appearance and skin beauty. They damage your natural skin beauty and cause premature aging.
A recent study using state-of-the-art genetic testing shows that an all natural skin care product resveratrol, a substance found in the skin of grapes and red wine, has been known to naturally stimulate Sirtuin-1 in humans.
Also, scientific study shows that resveratrol stimulates Sirtuin-1. It's called quantitative real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and is able to measure genes turned "on" or "off" by skin care organic products.
Your best solution to stay young is to purchase organic skin care products to help prevent premature aging. Some organic skin care products give the best results. Those containing ingredients such as algae Wakame, Manuka honey, and CynergyTK are great when it comes to treating skin problems. Try products that also contain natural vitamin E, herbal extracts and natural oil.

Skin care for healthy skin

A lot of women globally today are more mindful of the need to maintain a supple and beautiful skin, but would often resort to more high priced methods to accomplish their wishes when as a matter of fact, there are elementary yet effective skin care tips for healthy skin without the hassles of outlaying too much money and time.
Nowadays, it is more realistic to know that skin care is very essential in keeping skin youthful, most especially among women, with whom the wish to attain healthy skin is more overwhelming compared to the male population.
This is mainly because ladies are likely to be more aware of skin care by and large for beauty and aesthetic reasons, with the end result of making sure that they not simply look presentable, but stunning and appealing.
But without having to go to great lengths like spending too much on beauty and supervised skin care remedies, the're indeed many of natural or simple yet effective remedies that work marvels for skincare.
Firstly, many might not be completely aware that a nutritious & well-balanced diet is principally one of the strongest reasons that promote warm and bright skin, that most have unconsciously neglected.
It is a given fact that women want to tackle the signs of ageing and spend some time to abide by a skin care routine like regularly applying a skin cleanser, applying a toner and moisturizer as part of their morning or night-time routines as a way to keep their skin looking young.
A wholesome and well-balanced diet involves making the right selections and taking only suggested amounts of certain foodstuffs that help guarantee a proportionate diet.
This would mean cutting down intake of simple carbohydrates and making sure to prevent taking foods containing concentrated fats, cholesterol and trans fatty acids.
Since this food group, once broken down into the system, is able to do more damage than good and will not simply affect the look of the skin, but also have its detrimental effects on the human body resulting in high blood pressure, fatty liver, kidney diseases and even the big C.
As part of the skincare process that go in the same way as healthy dieting, wishing to have healthy hair and skin is also accomplished by eating required fatty acids like omega 3, among others, in the same way as essential vitamins and minerals and minerals the body needs to ensure health and good food digestion.
In conclusion, you may wish to see a certified and reputable dietitian to assist you organise your diet or may just simply want good and specialist advice on the way to go about a nutritious diet and a well rounded skin care routine.
So don't just think about spending thousands of dollars on skincare and healthy diet programs or regimes, since close to home are elementary yet effective skincare points for healthy skin.

Altering Your Makeup Application Technique Over Time

2011-08-08T03:38:00.000-07:00

How we applied our makeup when we were 13 years old probably isn’t the same technique that we used when we were 23. So why would we be using the same old technique from when we were 23 to when we are 33 or 43 and beyond? Changing our makeup application techniques from time to time is important not only so that we keep our look fresh and updated, but so that we are also keeping our look age appropriate.
One of the biggest changes we should make as we grow older is that we should actually be using less makeup rather than more. This is contrary to how a lot of women feel about makeup, since we see makeup as something that should “cover up” our face, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Makeup should be used to enhance our natural beauty, not cover it. So forget the plethora of products that you would throw onto your face every morning when you were in your 20s. The jet black mascara, the eyebrow pencil, and the thick eyeliner can be tossed back into your drawer.
While using less makeup on your face, you want to be sure that the makeup that you do wear is right for you. For those of us with aging skin, it’s important to choose products that have skin firming formulas and capabilities. This will go a long way in helping you maintain your youthful appearance.
Applying Under Eye Makeup
The under eye area is an area that tends to be most affected by age as our skin around the eye area is thin and easily damaged. To help prevent any further damage to the skin, when ever you apply anything to under eye make sure that you use your ring finger to apply any product to the area, and dab products on – never rub.
To help conceal any wrinkles and discoloration in the under eye area, start off by applying a skin firming product. Once that is complete, take a little bit of concealer and dab it underneath each eye. Continue to blend it in until it is no longer noticeable. Afterwards, follow up with a light coating of eye shadow and two coats of dark brown lengthening mascara (black mascara tends to be too harsh for most mature women).
How to Create an Ageless Blush
Some women make the mistake of choosing a darker shade of blush as they age. The best way to keep your cheeks rosy and youthful looking is to toss out the dark blush shades and the powder blushes, and to stick with a soft, cream blush. A rose tone suits almost every skin tone, and the blush cream will help hydrate your skin and it will stay on for longer. Simply massage it into the apples of your cheeks until you have a gorgeous soft glow.
Wrinkle-Free Lips
Along with age come those bothersome small wrinkles that line our lips. If you want to keep your lipstick on your lips and not in the wrinkles, apply a small amount of foundation to your lips prior applying makeup, and line your lips with a lip liner. This will stop your lipstick from running out of your lip line.

5 Fall Beauty Must-Haves

2011-08-08T03:27:00.000-07:00

Wondering about the must-have beauty products for fall? This article walks you through some top beauty trends for Fall 2009.
Fall is about hues. Beauty products are no exception. What are the must-have beauty products for Fall 2009? Yes, it’s the time to add the vibrant nuances of autumn colors to your range of fall beauty products. Emily Dougherty, Fashion Editor of Elle magazine recently appeared on The Today's Show with some absolute fall beauty products must haves. The proposition from the fashion guru was "not to leave the fun makeup for the weekend or the night, but tweak it for the day." So how do we integrate the fun and the sophistication? Let's check out some suggestions from the pros for the 2009 fall beauty products must haves.
2009 fall beauty products must haves: Bold lipsticks
Forego the pastels and the gloss; embrace the dark, rich and matte colors for a bold and sassy look. Though the choices are endless from reds to corals; the color of the season is however red. Models were seen strutting the boldest of red in the spectrum. Take your pick: Choose from Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lip color in watermelon or the Signature Lipstick in Rose Amethyst from Estee Lauder or even better is the Clinique’s Soft Matte Lipstick in red hot.
2009 fall beauty products must haves: Eyeliners
Gone is the thin line above the lashes, the new make up trend for fall 2009 is to apply eyeliner all around for a dramatic and bold statement. Pencil, liquid or wax; choose the one that works best for you
2009 fall beauty products must haves: Dark Nail polish
Dark nail polish made it to the fashion scene sometime back and they are still in. The color of the season is navy blue, more on the lines of sapphire blue. Choose from products like Sally Henson Blazing Blue, OPI Russian Navy or Zoya Indigo for a complete chic look. Don't forget the top coat since dark colors chip faster.
2009 fall beauty products must haves: Nude Lip Gloss
I'm a huge personal fan of these nude lip glosses. Looks great any time of the day! Choose from beauty products from CoverGirl Wet Slicks in Amazing peach, Estee Lauder Pure Lip color in quartz or Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in beige velvet. Perfect for a fall day! For the amazing, nude color; apply concealer prior to the lip gloss. That takes the pink away and gives the lips a lustrous, pale look.
2009 fall beauty products must haves: Black Headbands
I love this new fall fashion trend. Not only it works perfect with my short, straight hair; it's such a low maintenance style. A black, thin headband is a must have beauty accessory for fall. You can get a satin headband from Jennifer Behr at Saks Fifth Avenue sold for $42 or a cheaper version is available from Target.
So, what are you waiting for? Head out to the nearest drugstore and update your fall makeup kit with some of these beauty products. Remember, if you look good, you feel great!

How to Get Rid of Hair Fall or Hair Loss

2011-08-08T03:24:00.000-07:00

Are you suffering from hair-fall? Hair fall or hair loss is very common problem. In general, hairs grow to their full length and then tend to fall and new hairs grow. But if hairs are falling in excess, it is matter of worry.

Hair fall or hair loss is very common problem. In general, hairs grow to their full length and then tend to fall and new hairs grow. But if hairs are falling in excess, it is matter of worry. There are many remedies are available to protect your hairs and make them healthy and beautiful. Here are some tips which can prevent hair fall.

Tips to prevent Hair Fall or Hair Loss

Nature has given us plenty of herbs that help to strengthen the hair roots and prevent hair fall. Amalaki (Indian gooseberry), Shikakai, brahmi etc are such powerful herbs. There are no harmful effects of these herbs.

Don’t keep your hair dry. Dry hair leads to hair-loss soon. Apply oil regularly. Application of oil is must for your healthy hairs. Gentle massaging with good oil like almond oil or coconut oil on hair will improve blood circulation in the scalp. It makes hair root strong.

Beet root leaves are very useful in preventing hair fall. Take some beat root leaves and grind them with henna to make a paste. Apply this paste on the hair for 5 to 10 minutes. Then wash it. It helps in growing new hair also.

Amla or Indian gooseberry is very effective to make your hair healthy, strong and beautiful. Soak dry amla into the water in night. Wash your hair with it in the morning.

Use of a hair dryer daily weakens hair roots. Reduce the use of hair dryer. If you want to use it, keep it at least 6 inches away from hair.

Eating cabbage leaves daily protects the hair loss and it helps to get new hair.

Take Wheat grass juice daily for 40 days to get rid of hair-loss.

Cucumber contains sulphur and silicon in excess which helps thick growth of hair. You can take mixed juice of cucumber, spinach and carrot to prevent hair loss.

Mix Aloe Vera gel with coconut milk and wheat germ oil protect hair fall and reduce dandruff also.

You must take healthy food. Your food should contain raw vegetables, fresh fruits and salads. It helps in growth of hairs.

Hair Beauty Products

2011-08-08T03:22:00.000-07:00

Hair beauty products can be found in almost all retails stores for beauty care products. These products intend to give women the beautiful glowing hair they so desire. It is only normal for every woman to long for that shiny hair. A head full of sleek and shiny tresses as her crowning glory is very much a part of her sensuality.
In order to have good looking and healthy hair, one should complement eating habits with the right hair beauty products. In eating the right food, this will include the following:
1. Apple cider vinegar to help dead skin cells to peel off;
2. Carrots to thwart premature aging;
3. Cheese to prevent cavities;
4. Citrus fruits to hold skin cells;
5. Cranberries for a healthy urinary tract lining;
6. Garlic to reinstate tissues thereby avoiding wrinkles;
7. Nonfat yogurt for cavity-free teeth;
8. Sweet potatoes as sources of potassium and Vitamins A and C;
9. Wheat germ to clear pimples and a lot more.
Traditional hair beauty products that can give your hair that sleek effect are available in the market as shampoos, gels, hair creams, conditioners, to mention a few. For example, shampoos as hair beauty products have different formulas to choose from. There are shampoos for dandruff, dry hair, curly hair and anti-frizz. There are even shampoos that are made of organic ingredients considered as equally effective.
Hair beauty products and proper hair care vary for every hair type. If you have curly hair, use conditioners and moisturizing shampoos to prevent the hair from being dry. Curly hair is prone to dryness. After washing your hair, use an absorbent towel for drying and apply silicone-based hair beauty products intended to make the hair shine. You can use as many as you need depending on the thickness of the hair or the unmanageability of the tangled hair strands.
Moreover, if you have wavy hair, there are hair beauty products for enhancing the shampoo as well as the conditioner. Rinse your hair well and use wide-teeth comb to separate wet strands. Spray silicon-based beauty products and use blow dryer to dry the hair.
Further, a straight hair needs shampoo for everyday use. Hair beauty products especially for straight hair are commonly sold in groceries, supermarkets, convenience stores and other beauty product stores. To prevent oil buildup, you can use gel treatment once a week.
Hair beauty products are only additional hair nourishments and enhancers. If the person is not keen in improving his or her eating habits and lifestyle, hair beauty products are considered useless. Eating too many sweets like cookies, cakes and chocolate have bad effects for the hair.
As a whole, the intake of natural or organic products will still prevail over these hair beauty products being sold in the market. You only need to visualize what you want and you can achieve it on a daily basis by eating right and living right. You can talk to friends so you can properly asses your personality to find out where you need to improve; whether it’s just your hair or the totality which includes clothing style, make-up and posture.

How to look beautiful in the skin you're in

2011-08-08T03:19:00.000-07:00

How to look beautiful in the skin you're in.~

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
This saying/proverb first appeared in the 3rd century BC in Greek.

Whilst being a very true statement, I believe that beauty is born from the qualities of the person, that the beauty belongs to.~
To feel beautiful and to look beautiful I think comes from within. A plain person can shine from the inside out because of an inner happiness, a confidence in their sense of self, and by exuding this confidence brings with it a natural glow. To look beautiful in the skin you are in, is to feel comfortable in the the skin you are in. By that I mean, assured, unaware of the effect that you may have on the eye of the beholder.~
True beauty comes from the soul, and a person who possesses empathy and kindness to me is a truly beautiful person. On the other hand a person who portrays selfish, vicious or jealous traits comes across as an ugly person. These negative qualities always show in the face of the person who possesses them. You wear your emotions and very being on your out-side skin for the world to see.~
I think the eyes tell all. After all they are the windows to the soul. If you look into a persons eyes you can read the person. How many times have you said "That persons got really kind eyes"? - How can eyes be kind?- But they can, and that very quality is etched deep within the psyche and will shine through in their 'smiling' eyes.~
To look beautiful in the skin you are in is to care for that skin. Skin needs nourishment, without it it can flake, dry, and dehydrate. To initially hydrate the skin we start from the inside, so first of all, and of paramount importance with new evidence supporting it, we need to drink water, and lots of it. After all water is the substance of life! The average person's body is made up 60% to 70% of water. You should drink at least 7 to 10 average sized glasses of water each day for full benefit. The body needs water in able to keep it properly hydrated. Without water our bodies immune system can weaken and it will affect our chemical and pH balances. It is essential for proper digestion, circulation and blood vessel flexibility. It also helps to remove toxins from the body and digestive tract. So it is a major consideration to our skins health. Filtered water is the best, or failing that, bottled water. Beware of too much fizzy, carbonated soft drink. They contain carbon dioxide and our bodies consider this to be a waste product, a poison. Our bodies will only want to get rid of it.~
~ We like to pamper our bodies with creams, and lotions, and moisturisers. Are they really necessary?-Do we need them?- Apparently we do! Skin needs to be moisturised to retain it's elasticity and the enzymes that help renew our skin do need moisture to function properly. Our skin must be kept moist so that the enzymes can do their work and help our skin exfoliate. Skin care is very important, our skin is a living, breathing organ of our body. So we need to feed it from the inside. Be careful of what you put into your body. Eat nutritious foods and drink be aware of their benefits. Fruit, nuts, and vegetables contain good nutrients and properties, do some research on which ones you will benefit most from. Your skin will illuminate when fed the right foods.~
We all need fresh air. A walk in the sunshine makes us feel better, it's good for the spirit, and a walk in the country will make us feel at one with nature. Air and sunshine do wonders for the skin in moderation. Free radicals can be harmful, as can over exposure to the sun when not taken in moderate doses. Always wear a skin protection when venturing out, and a high protection factor sun block before going in the sun.
Facial care is all important, and should go as follows: Cleanse and Condition, Hydrate and Tone, and finally moisturise. We must take care of our facial skin as the atmosphere can harm and age it. Always look after your skin. It is well worth investing in a good range of skincare products. Also sleep and rest is essential to skins renewal. A required 8 hours per night is recommended. Skin repairs itself whilst we sleep, so the importance of this is not to be ignored.~

A complete unawareness of your looks, and to be natural in your ways has a greater effect than a heavily made up woman, posturing and trying to gain the attention of all people she comes into contact with. There is nothing more beautiful to me, than a woman stripped of her make up, with fresh skin, and silken hair flowing free. That is how we are born, we appear as fresh, pink skinned babies, devoid of any unnatural additions. I agree make up can enhance beauty but only when it is used to a minimum. Caked on make-up has a doll like look and it not very appealing to the eye. It takes away any real character you may possess, and hides your real expressions.~

~Remember true beauty is in the psyche, in the soul, mind, and spirit. If these are pure and kind, our beauty will shine through in our outward appearance. Making us truly beautiful in the skin we are in.~

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art lovelier and more temperate:
~Here William Shakespeare is comparing her beauty to a summer's day. Speaking of her qualities, and not her appearance. I think that sums up very well what I have been trying to say. That true beauty on the outside is a reflection of true beauty from within.

Healthy hair made easy

2011-08-08T03:14:00.000-07:00

Regardless of gender, hair is a vital component of every person's overall appearance. However, it is almost impossible to imagine a woman without hair. Since the ancient times, women have been trying different methods to ensure their hair looks as attractive as possible. As a matter fact, the hair style for women has changed drastically over the last couple of decades. Now, women sport a wide range of hairdos which reflect on their personality types to a significant extent. Naturally, when the hair makes such a big statement for numerous women around the world, they would try every tip and technique in the book to keep their hair pretty. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help women achieve a prettier look for their hair.

Applying oil regularly - One of the most noteworthy factors that make the hair dull is dryness. Dry hair tends to have split ends and also it damages faster. It makes the hair look lifeless and less than attractive. On the other hand, regular exposure to sun rays, dust and pollution can make it rough and brittle. Therefore, making your hair smooth and soft is vital to keep it pretty. Regular application of oil on hair helps it remain soft. Massage of oil at the hair root stimulates blood circulation to scalp and strengthens hair root. It also helps faster growth of healthy hair. Apply oil and leave for at least 10-15 minutes before shampooing your hair. It keeps your hair shiny.

Taking care of your diet - Many people ignore the importance of diet while considering healthy, pretty hair. But, you can observe that hair is more likely to damage and fall when you have a variation in your regular dieting pattern. So, basically, you should stick to a balanced dieting system to get pretty hair. Fruits and green, leafy vegetables should be important part of your daily food intake. In fact, healthy food is a better way to get healthy hair. Protein is important to repair hair tissue. So, make it a point that you have proper amount of protein in your diet. Also include Vitamin A, B, C, and E to your regular food intake. Apart from taking healthy food, it is important that you should avoid junk foods or other foods with excess oil.

Using proper hair-care product - Do you select your hair care products based on the advertisements published in TVs or magazines? Well, many people do so expecting better results. But, often the efforts are frustrating. So, it is recommended to buy hair-care products that are suitable for the type of hair you have.
The first and foremost step is to stay away from chemically prepared hair care products. These days, you can find many companies manufacturing organic products with various useful ingredients. Select your product based on the ingredients used in it. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo at least twice a week and use conditioner every time you shampoo your hair. Even if you are using hair styling products, make sure you select it considering your hair type. In case you are confused with so many products available in the market, you should consult an expert to get better advice.

Protecting your hair - More than taking care of hair, it is important to protect it. Use a scarf or cap to protect hair from UV rays while going out during day time. As far as possible, let your hair dry naturally after using shampoo. Do not use a dryer too close to hair root. Wash your hair properly after using shampoo or conditioner. Oil massage is an important step towards protecting your pretty hair. Brush your hair properly but do not brush it when it is wet.

Basically, it is important to remain healthy to get healthy hair. Hence, take proper care of your health to keep your hair pretty and shiny.

Important life skills to teach teens

2011-08-08T03:12:00.000-07:00

Whether you have a son or daughter, they should know how to deal with independence before it's time for them to move out. As a parent, this means starting to teach them basic skills they'll use in independent living a few years ahead of time. Teaching these skills of independence is also a great way for your teen to show they're ready to take on more responsibilities and they can be trusted to take care of themselves.

Cooking

Teach your teen how to cook by having them help you prepare dinners. This is especially important when the dinner is easy to make. Those are probably the types of dinners your teen will be most reliant on when they move out. If you're chopping vegetables for a stir fry, have them help. Boiling water for pasta? Keep them around in the kitchen so they know at what point to add the pasta. For some people, this is a no-brainer and they've been doing it since first grade, but for some, these skills just fell by the wayside. Be sure your teen can use basic methods for cooking that don't necessarily rely on the microwave. Bake some muffins, boil some rice, and fry up a stir-fry dinner. Once they know how to do it, it's less likely they'll be stuck eating fast food when they move out.

Laundry

If your teen doesn't already do their own laundry, have them start. They can separate colors, run the washer, transfer the load to the dryer, include a fabric softener sheet (if your family uses them) and fold their own clothes. If they haven't done this before, show them how without being angry about it. No one wants to hear "see what I've done for you for years?!" It's good they're starting now.

Cleaning the House

When your teen no longer lives with you, it's likely they'll have a roommate. Whether it's a shared apartment or a dorm room, their life will be much easier if they do their part toward keeping the house clean. Get them in the habit early. There are many things teenagers might not have had to do for themselves because you (or someone else) were always here to do it for them. Have them take over changing the sheets on their bed and keeping their own room clean and the living room picked up. Take turns cleaning the bathroom and the kitchen At first these might seem like overwhelmingly taxing inconveniences to your teenager, but remind them it gets easier with practice so it's best to get that practice in now financial habits include not just saving money, but knowing what to buy at the store and keeping track of account balances. Be sure your teen has their own checking account and savings account. If they don't already have a credit card with you as a co-signer, you might want to discuss that option with them. While it might seem a little risky, giving a teenager a credit card and letting them run with it, you can arrange the credit limit with the bank and it will help your teen build a credit history.

Talk to your teen about good spending habits, good saving habits, and how to create a budget in excel or whatever database program you might be familiar with.

Sewing

How to repair clothes is a worthwhile skill to learn. It can save many items from being tossed or donated. Be sure your teen can sew up a simple rip in a shirt and that they can replace a button. While a shirt is still wearable even when it's missing a button, it does look a little shabby.

Car Maintenance

Every teenager should learn to drive and to check basic fluids and engine parts. Even if your teen doesn't yet own a car, be sure they know how to check basic fluids like oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield wiper fluid. They should be able to add oil, coolant, and windshield wiper fluid. Let them know that it's ok to add water to a coolant system in a pinch. Also be sure they know how to check fan belts for cracks, check brake pads, and check how deep the treads are on tires. Tire blowouts can be stressful, dangerous, and frightening. You can also have your teen practice mentally calculating gas mileage next time you're both at a gas station by dividing the number of miles driven since the last gas station fill-up and dividing that by how many gallons are being added. Remember to reset the odometer.

Social Skills

Be sure your teen knows how to act appropriately in different social situations. Appropriate behavior is very different on a date versus meeting with a professor during office hours. Be sure they know to make contact when shaking hands and when drinking a toast. Check to see they know how to dress appropriately at an interview. And be sure they know to keep their hands on the steering wheel and remain polite if they ever get pulled over by a police officer while driving. Remind them if they want to contest the ticket, it's best to do it in a courtroom rather
than argue with the cop.

Influence

Remind them that as an adult, they have untold influence over the direction of their own life. The decisions they make can have lasting consequences. They can make or break their own future. Encourage them to follow their dreams and to plan out how to achieve those dreams. Hopes and future goals are important but not worth very much if they're never acted upon. Remind your teen to be proactive about following their desires, loving what they do (or doing something else), working hard, and having fun.

When they finally do move out and strike off on their own, send them away with a care package to help them get started with all the skills you've been teaching them. Cleaning supplies should include a broom, bucket, all-purpose cleaner, gloves, rags, sponges, a toilet brush and toilet cleaner, and a plunger. Cooking supplies should include plates, bowls, eating utensils, a couple of mixing bowls, a cookie sheet/muffin tin, a large pot for cooking pasta, two saucepans, at least one frying pan, and a crock pot or rice cooker for convenient cooking. Don't forget to give them some basic recipes for dishes like tacos, quiche (easy with store-bought pie crust), stir fry, lasagna, homemade muffins (when they feel homesick) and chili. Also include any special dishes that only you make or that you know they love. These recipes can either be given on paper or in software format on a USB stick. Also on that USB stick, include a budget template to help them get started creating their own budget. Also give them a clothing repair kit with white and black all-purpose thread, a package of needles, and some extra buttons.

Tips on keeping your nails healthy

2011-08-08T03:08:00.000-07:00

Much like your hair, the condition of your fingernails is a direct indicator of your overall health. Nails should be strong, hard and resilient. Unfortunately, many women suffer from brittle nails that split and break easily. Rest assured that there are ways to restore the health of your nails. Following are some tips for keeping the fingernails healthy.
Give the Polish a Break
As much as we love having shiny, polished nails, it is necessary to give them a break every now and then. Applying polish limits oxygen exposure and causes the nails to become discolored. Often, nails that are polished too frequently start to turn yellow. To avoid this issue, try giving your nails a break from polish at least one week out of every month. Remember to use a nail polish remover that does not contain acetone. Acetone can be harsh and damaging to your nails. If the yellow discoloration does not seem to diminish, there is a way to remove some of the discoloration. Simply cut a lime in half and simply rub the open lime against all of your fingernails.
Trim Nails Regularly
The only way to remove jagged, dead ends from the nails is to trim them. Try giving your nails a decent trim at least once per week. It is also a good idea to file your nails every day. Daily filing smoothes nicks and breaks from the nails. Also, make sure that you clean beneath the fingernails regularly with anti-bacterial soap and a nail brush.
Start from the Inside
As you know, good health truly starts from the inside. Your nails will always be healthier if you are eating a proper diet and taking care of yourself. Make sure that you are consuming three to five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. The dark, leafy green vegetables are the absolute best. Also, try consuming two servings of meat per day to ensure that your body is receiving enough protein. Remember that the key to health is hydration; make sure you are drinking at least sixty four ounces of water per day. If you are unable to consume a healthy diet on a daily basis, consider taking a good multi-vitamin. Even if you are not pregnant, consider taking a prenatal vitamin.
Overall, restoring the health of your nails is neither difficult nor costly. It is a simple task that can be achieved by nearly anyone. If your nails continue to be extremely brittle and unhealthy, it could be indicative of certain heath issues. In this case, contact your physician.

Natural Beauty Tips : Beauty Uses of Lemons

2011-08-08T03:02:00.000-07:00

There are innumerable beauty ailments which can be treated effectively by lemons. From now on stop spending money on expensive beauty products and use lemons for your beauty regime.

Lemon is an excellent natural beauty aid, a versatile golden fruit which has exceptional properties to enhance your looks. It is a remarkable yellow beauty wonder packed with loads of qualities which is not only popular for its amazing health benefits, but is also used in a number of household cleaning tasks.

There are innumerable beauty ailments which can be treated effectively by lemons. From now on stop spending money on expensive beauty products and use lemons for your beauty regime.
It is very important to use fresh-squeezed lemon juice for your beauty treatments. So do not be tempted to buy the lemon juice from the supermarket as it contains anti-oxidizing chemicals that can be very harmful to the skin. Therefore, always use fresh lemons for your beauty therapy, right!
Before you use lemon for beauty purposes, I strongly recommend for doing a lemon test on your elbow. When you apply lemon juice, if you feel that your skin is itching, getting irritated or burning wash right away. It is possible that you can be allergic to lemon. And if you still want to give it a try, simply dilute the lemon juice with water.
Read on to learn the secrets to treat various beauty ailments with lemons.
Dark underarms and Elbows
Simply cut a lemon into two halves and rub it thoroughly as a scrub onto your dark elbows and underarms. The citric acid in the lemon helps to kill the bacteria. Regular application of lemon lightens the skin color immensely. Lemon is an excellent natural bleaching agent and a great exfoliate for the skin.
So get ready to wear your sexy sleeveless outfits this coming summer, as it's time to stop being embarrassed of your dark underarms and elbows. From now on treat the dark underarms and elbows consistently with lemon.
Dandruff
Itchy scalp and dandruff is a great setback for many. To get rid of dandruff simply take an egg white and mix it with the lemon juice. Apply this mix to your scalp thoroughly and rub it intensely in the scalp. Leave it on your hair for atleast an hour and then shampoo your hair with lukewarm water. Apply the egg white and lemon mix for four to five times in a month and your dandruff will surly fly away.
Scars
Lemon juice when mixed with cucumber juice can really aid in removing scars. Make an equal amount mix of lemon and cucumber juice and apply it on your face thoroughly. Leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes for drying and wash with water and pat dry . Practice this for least 2 to 3 weeks to get rid of the scars.
Face Glow
Lemon is rich in enzymes, sugar, and fruit acids that aid to eradicate dead cells from the skin. Take a a slice of lemon and rub it directly. The lemon will act as a great tonic for the skin, and will tone and refresh your skin immensely. Using lemon on face is the quickest way to get a natural glow.
Strong Fingernails

To have strong, shiny and bright fingernails soak your fingernails in lemon juice for about 10 minutes. Then brush them properly with a nail brush dipped in a mixture of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 warm water. In the end rinse your hands with warm water. And then keep admiring your beautiful fingernails and also be ready to receive compliments for your attractive hands.
Get rid of Oily hair
Lemon helps a great deal to reduce oils from oily hair. Make a lemon hair rinse by mixing juice of two lemons with a quart of water. Rinse your hair thoroughly with this mix to reduce oils from your oily hair.
Stop Hair loss
Do not worry about your hair loss but treat your hair loss using natural remedy. Make a mix of one lemon juice by adding four tablespoons of coconut milk to it. Apply this mix to the scalp once a week. I bet you will definitely experience drop off in your hair loss.
Weight Loss
Lemon juice helps in digestion and aids the liver to get rid of impurities, which is very important to loose weight, and keeping off excess weight. Drink daily glass of warm lemon water mixed with honey. Make this your daily habit and you will be able to lose the extra pounds easily that you are carrying around.
Acne
Apply juice of half a lemon by using a cotton ball. Dip the cotton ball in lemon juice and dab your face with it on to your acne, white heads and blackheads. Leave it on for eight to ten minutes and then wash with cold water.Practice this for at least two to three weeks and you will be amazed to see your skin getting clear day by day. Also drink plenty of water mixed with lemon juice because it helps in internal cleansing and detoxification of the body.
Your answer for day to day beauty problems is sitting in your fridge. So what are you waiting for, go take the lemon out immediately and get set to practice the cheap and natural beauty regime right now!

Science Fiction's Beautiful Women

2011-08-08T02:57:00.000-07:00

What makes a woman beautiful? Is it her exotic nature, her alien origins or her ability to kick butt?
Science fiction's most beautiful women are exotic, exquisite, human, alien, robot and something more. The most beautiful women come from many different decades and projects. The most beautiful women are more than just pretty faces; they are strong, determined women with beauty on the inside and the out. Creating a list and limiting the number means that some will really deserving ladies in science fiction will be left off. Feel free to add them in the comments.
Sharon "Athena" Agathon
The beautiful and talented actress Grace Park plays the wide variety of Cylon skin jobs known as the Eights. Her two most distinctive forms are Sharon "Boomer" Valerii and Sharon "Athena" Agathon. Athena rates a place on the list in place of Boomer because Athena is strong and soft; extremely feminine and capable and deeply in love. Her love for Helo and eventually for their daughter Hera transforms her from more than just a machine or a copy. She is much more than just an Eight. Other beautiful robotic women: Six, Seven of Nine, Priss
Zhaan Pa'u Zotoh
Zhaan is exquisite and utterly alien. Her rich blue skin and markings set her apart from most other females. Her time in prison transformed her from raging radical to a calm, religious nearly Zen like leader. Zhaan is an evolved form of plant life and celebrates solar radiation with solargasms. Zhaan's mother nature personality enhances her sexuality, creating a uniquely feminine being that is equal parts provocative and caring. Other beautiful aliens: Delenn, Teyla, Leeloo
Mystique
Talking about blue-skinned loves, Rebecca Romjin's turn as the blue-skinned chameleon Mystique in the X-Men films reveals a beautiful woman both in and out of her skin. She can look like anyone, so her natural form may seem startling at first, but she is delightfully exotic, dark and playful. It doesn't hurt that she can kick serious butt. Other beautiful mutants: Jean Grey, Storm, Rogue
Echo
The character is new, but actress Eliza Dushku is very familiar to fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. After delighting fans as the Slayer on the Dark Side Faith, Dushku's Echo is an intriguing follow-up. Echo's doll state is sweet, innocent and pure. She lacks guile, yet she remains an intensely beautiful, intriguing and desirable. It's also hard to beat a woman who can literally become anyone or anything, but it makes you wonder --what is more beautiful, the woman within (her doll state) or the women she can become. Other beautiful dolls: Sierra
Commander Susan Ivanova
She's hard as nails tough and Russian to boot. The quintessential second in command of the Babylon 5 station, Ivanova is reliable, determined and capable. She also kicks serious butt. She often opines that the world is ending and while there is no boom today, tomorrow can boom. When the Ranger Marcus falls in love with her and courts her from afar, it's a tragically beautiful tale. Ivanova's humanity, often touched on in relation to her telepathic mother and her own telepathic gifts is brought home as she sobs over Marcus' sacrifice. Other beautiful officers: Colonel Samantha Carter, Dr. Beverly Crusher
Oma Desala
The ascended being is exquisitely beautiful in her form of light and energy or in the human form she takes to communicate with Daniel. From her first appearance, she intrigues with her benevolent and loving gestures. Another name for Mother Nature, Oma's a force of nature as she helps others ascend, making mistakes along the way, but finally taking action when Daniel inspires her to stop Anubis. While Oma is likely not dead, she is forever locked in combat with Anubis, effectively nullifying both. Other beautiful ascended include: Morgan LeFay, Adria

Beauty or Happiness?

2011-08-08T02:54:00.001-07:00

What is more important - beauty or happiness? Most people will answer that happiness is more important. There is even a Russian saying, "Don't be born beautiful but happy". For many there is a straight connection between beauty and happiness and I am going to show this connection and prove that our happiness concerning beauty is in our own hands.
There is a notion according to which if you are beautiful you will be happy in all the spheres of your life: in your relationship with men, because men like beautiful women more than clever ones, at work, because attractive women are preferred more than Grey mouse-like women, in the society, because people admire and point at you when you appear among crowds.
A survey conducted by London Guildhall University of 11,000 people showed that good looking people earn more. Less attractive people earned, on average, 13% less than more attractive people, while the penalty for being overweight was around 5%.
Someone once said:
"When you look good, you feel good, when you feel good, you look even better, and then you can do anything". That's why every woman tries her best to look beautiful, as she wants to be appreciated, respected, and admired. When a woman improves her appearance, an amazing thing happens. People begin to pay attention to her, listen to her, seek her company, ask her opinion. She becomes more confident, and this makes her look even better! In short, other people's admiration and the thought of acting in accordance with norms for proper female behavior call forth the strong feeling of self-satisfaction which is the motivational force for women to be concerned about beauty. As Doina puts it, "first of all it is for me". As her confidence grows, so does the respect she receives – at work, at home, everywhere. As her insecurity falls away, she becomes more daring, self-assured, and courageous; she finds she can do anything. Her life improves in every way. In other words beauty operates as a moral imperative, as a defining feature of femininity, as a dream and a necessity.
As for me the secrete of happiness is not in whether you are beautiful or not, there are quite a lot of other things for real happiness. But if we look at happiness from the prospective of beauty, I guess that every woman could be happy. They say that all women are beautiful. I agree with this and I also want to add that every part of our body is beautiful, because we are made in the image of God, and what makes us think that we are ugly or not good-looking are the standards of beauty stated by some people, who society follows and trusts its taste. We should also not forget that these standards are changed from generation to generation. For example in the middle ages the plump figure was the standard of beauty, while now the slim and tall one is appreciated. In our Armenian villages the standard of the beauty for women is the white skin, and you can assume that all the black and dark skinned people are on the list of ugly ones…
Every person has its own perception of beauty and he or she tries to do his/her best to reach these standards. But what to do if what is the standard of beauty for you is unreachable at all? I would advise just to change your standards and accept yourself the way you are. You are beautiful! Believe in it! Believe in it and other people will believe in your beauty!

Beauty And Perception

2011-08-07T13:03:00.000-07:00

When it comes to perceiving a woman’s beauty, the range of possibility is enormous. I have been lucky in this lifetime to have known several men who love all kinds of women—all types, body shapes, sizes, colors, races. Blonde, brunette, redhead. Short and round or tall and rectangular. It’s all good. Sadly, I have known far more who have such a narrow window for what is lovely that most women can’t even get an “acceptable” rating. They may be liked well enough as people, but they would need to change, sometimes drastically, to be perceived of as a beautiful woman.

One particular year, inspired by the men I knew who loved all women, I set myself on a course to learn more about this kind of openness.
In the several years between my two marriages, I dated a lot. A lot. I love men, and while I had my standards, they were not so high that I sat alone most Saturday nights. Even so, this one year, I really challenged myself. I decided that, for twelve months, I would not turn a man away because he was not good looking enough (nor because he was not as financially secure as I would have liked, since that is a more subtle but very real social attractor factor to most women). I wasn’t going to force myself to into a relationship that had no merit, of course. But if there was a draw of some kind, the looks and money “magnets” that I had been culturally trained to gravitate towards were not going to be mandatory. In short, I made myself push past my knee-jerk criteria for courtship and experience whatever came.
It was a good year. I made some good love and some good friends. As I had hoped, I learned that a perception of beauty was not required for love or intimacy. Neither was sex, for that matter. But there was more. I also learned that once I got past the standard issue version of physical beauty I had been trained to see, I saw new levels of beauty I never imagined.
Beauty as A Whole Body Experience
When it comes to true beauty, the single greatest challenge I can think of is to actually see it, even when it hits you upside the head. We are so culturally indoctrinated into accepting common standards of what is beautiful, and what is not, that finding our own true perception of, and response to, a person or object of beauty is a fantastic feat.
Notice in the last paragraph that I wrote “to actually see it.” You probably didn’t pick up on that limiting language, because most of us don’t. We have been trained to think of beauty in terms of the visual. Yet what about the beauty that wafts through our sense of smell, trails the beloved through the fingertip touch, greets us in a bird’s chirp, or tastes like down-home goodness? Are these not aspects of beauty? Must we see beauty as a movie with no sound—not to mention no color, no popcorn, no friend laughing with us, touching arms as we huddle in the darkened theatre?
We have been so bombarded with stimuli to the visual senses, we seem to have atrophied in all the others experiences that beauty brings us. Yet when we stunt the visual (which is what I did when I decided to date men that in my visual perception were physically unattractive), other senses come alive. It is not unlike the blind who develop a heightened sense of hearing.
In that year, beautiful men who were physically unattractive (to me) taught me about this. I learned that you can close your eyes as the tongue is awakened with tiny bits of dozens of different foods, in order to reawaken the sense of taste. I learned that you can close your eyes as the nose is awakened with the scent of roses, oranges, and evergreen needles. You can also close your eyes as the body is stimulated with feathers, fabrics, and fingers. So much so, you feel your skin, your arms, even your toes, as if you have never really felt them before. I learned you can close your eyes and awaken to the voice of the violin, then the cello, then the bass, finding them within the symphony as it plucks at your heartstrings and begs the blood in your veins to come along for the ride. Maybe best of all, I learned that you can close your eyes and awaken to the still small voice that speaks of what is true, what is not true, and what can’t yet be known.
If we must judge our experiences of beauty, we can at least learn to judge them on a full-sensory basis. Dating men I found unattractive physically, I discovered that is not all that I found attractive. I found I liked the smell of one man so much, I would anticipate his scent all day before a date. I came to love the skin of another, not because he was a muscle-man, but because his skin was so soft. His hair too. The sound of one lover’s voice always kept me laughing (in a good way), for he seemed to perpetually have joy in it. And the way I felt sleeping safely next to one particular partner—a big, rough and burly bouncer at a bar who was ever ready to fight any problem character at a moment’s notice—is a feeling of beauty I will never forget. We had nothing in common in the outside world, but his soul touched mine, and he brought the woman in me to life in a completely new way.
We can never fully appreciate the beauty of another with only our eyes. They have been trained to look astray, to judge in the nanosecond the gaze is focused. Only through the full body experience can the beauty of the body be the wonder it is meant to be. Only then will our perception be acute, and our memories vivid enough to savor, again and again. That year, I learned to live with my eyes closed and my capacity for perception wide open. It is a beautiful way to live.

Importance of Beauty Tips

2011-08-07T12:50:00.000-07:00

Every woman has her own style of creating a stunning look through beauty tips coming from beauty experts, magazines and books. These beauty tips are quite essential to preserve the youthfulness of the body, skin, face, hair, nails, eyes and lips. The overall appearance can make a person look beautiful and not focused on only one part of the body. For example, some beauty tips include drinking of eight glasses of water in a day to rehydrate and cleanse the skin.
Other beauty tips would require you to use beta hydroxyl acid in cleaning your face. Beta hydroxyl acid or salicylic acid is mainly an exfoliant. This will allow the dead skin cells in the epidermis to be exfoliated permitting the release of new skin cells. As a result, skin roughness and wrinkling will be avoided if regularly used on a daily basis for a period of at least 6 months.
As much as possible, beauty tips should be as simple as it can be so as not to make the application tedious and bothersome. There are plenty of skin products and makeup items currently being sold in the market and you only have to buy what is effective and essential. Beauty tips are always part of the marketing strategy of beauty product manufacturers to entice the consumers.
Beauty tips are aimed specifically for encouraging consumers to try out their products. Testing if a product is suitable does not pose a problem as long as you are sure that these products will not cause any allergic reactions. Reading the ingredients in the package label beforehand will provide the information you need to ascertain if you are allergic to the ingredients or not.
A certain product being sold in the market has an ingredient called peptide considered as a great moisturizer because of its collagen content. Peptides are said to allow better interaction between the epidermis and dermis. Research has shown that Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3 decreased skin roughness by as much as 13%, wrinkle by 36% and wrinkle depth by 27%. This should be applied on the neck and face twice per day for four months. This product may interest you or arouse your curiosity to try it out; but then you should make a research about the exact components of the peptide to make sure you’re not allergic to it.
Other beauty tips will suggest products that contain ultraviolet filters for better Sun Protection Factor or SPF. We all know that too much exposure to ultraviolet light can damage skin cells. As a rule, the effectiveness of these skin care products will protect you from harmful rays whenever your skin is exposed outdoors.
Hair beauty tips include the use of mayonnaise, lemon, avocado and beer. Mayonnaise is used as hair conditioner while the rest will make your hair shine. In all cases, you should have proper consultation with an expert or preferably a doctor to avoid any adverse reactions. The use of mayonnaise, lemon, avocado and beer can be considered a myth in the absence of any scientific explanations. Other hair beauty tips can be considered as fallacies like using satin pillows to prevent the hair from being flat and dry.
Our nails play an important role in our day to day activities like using your cellular phone, ironing, washing and a lot more. One beauty tip is to take time to inspect the condition of your nails a few moments a day. You will be able to determine its texture, color or presence of white marks. To make your nails healthy; drink plenty of water, use quick-dry nail polish and ask your doctor for some vitamins that are essential for nail growth. Unless your doctor will not approve, the following suggested vitamins for nails are Vitamins A, C, B12, zinc, calcium, protein and folic acid.
Another beauty tip in order to have those younger looking eyes is to initially reduce the fine lines. This is done by placing a small amount of eye cream on your brow bone and a little bit under the eye. After that, dab a concealer that should match your skin tone. Lastly, to project brighter and larger eyes, put a line on the eye using a white pencil underneath the lash line.
If you want to have sensuous lips like most celebrities have, a good beauty tip is to use a lip balm first then let the lip balm stay for a while. Second is to draw the outline of your lips using a lip liner until the right contour is attained. Third is to apply a natural color lip-gloss which you can re-apply throughout the day. Lastly, dot a glittering eyebrow highlighter or eye shadow at the center of the lips. This beauty tip will surely make your lips sexier and fuller.
Essential as an overall beauty tip is how to dress fashionably. Never wear outdated and drab clothes because you will be putting your companion in an awkward situation. As a beauty tip, never wear jeans that do not fit you properly or wear skirts considered as too short. Don a flattering dress suitable for the occasion as this will give you the confidence to move around. Your entire countenance will give you the poise and charm that will make you really look good.

Is real beauty on the outside or the inside ?

2011-08-07T12:45:00.000-07:00

Is real beauty on the outside or the inside?
Beauty is a quality or the deeds that give intense pleasure or satisfaction to you or another person. While your physical appearance like your color, your facial structure, height, hair style, grace and charm constitute your outward beauty, your characteristic qualities like integrity, truthfulness and your originality form your inner beauty.
When you are not satisfied with your outward beauty, you make artificial efforts to improve or enhance it by visiting a beauty parlor and undergoing facial washing and bleaching etc and by having a hair style befitting your personality. Your dressing sense and wearing proper and appropriate attire also plays a vital role in your outward beauty.
When you sustain some injuries and get deep scars on your face due to an accident and look ugly, you can erase the memory of your accident as well as your scars by undergoing cosmetic or plastic surgery and you can regain your beautiful face very quickly but at a heavy cost.
Your good qualities, behavior and mannerisms all combine together to constitute your inner beauty. You have to make conscious efforts by virtue of your attitude to cultivate good qualities like love, affection, honesty, truthfulness, integrity and your originality. Being self-confident, funny, interesting, reliable, respectable and supportive are also helpful to consider you as a person with inner beauty. You are categorized as a good person if you possess the above mentioned qualities predominantly in you. When these qualities are absent and your activities cause mental or physical injuries to others, you are labeled as a bad person and you have no inner beauty.
But the issue that lies before you, where lies the real beauty outside or inside?
Your outward beauty will not last long. It is short-lived, transitory and ephemeral. As you grow in age you will lose your charm and grace. Your muzzles lose their strength.You will have white hair or you will become bald. Your face will have wrinkles. You are not a beautiful person anymore. Whereas your inner qualities that make you a good person will find you in good stead. The qualities that constitute your inner beauty form a part and parcel of your way of living and they are everlasting.
You are judged as a good or bad person not by virtue of your outward beauty but by your noble qualities that constitute your inner beauty. Mahatma was passionately called so for his inner beauty and noble qualities and he was the embodiment of truthfulness. Mother Teresa was considered as a noble soul for her humility and for her real concern for the suffering people, irrespective of their age. Lincoln is adored even now for his inner beauty, for his unflinching devotion to duty towards his country and for his integrity.
Gauthama Bhuddha, Mahaveer,Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohamed, the founders of Bhuddhism, Jainism,Christianity and Islam respectively were all enlightened noble souls and possessed inner beauty.
That is why Lao-Tzu said, ‘He who knows others is wise; He who knows himself is enlightened.’ It is needless to say that all the above mentioned noble souls were enlightened.
Therefore beauty of a person lies inside not outside, because beauty is skin-deep. What really matters is the inner beauty not the outward beauty.

How to Be Beautiful

2011-08-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

What may seem beautiful to me, the same may seem ugly to you. Evidently, beauty is a relative term. The answer to how to be beautiful lies within you. Being beautiful is believing that you are beautiful. It is the inner turmoil or tranquility that shows on the outer surface. A polished character, with a streak of sophistication and a dash of simplicity can be as beautiful as the a person dressed up in the most expensive and trendiest of clothes. There is so much more to how to be beautiful than just dressing up. More on how to become beautiful.

How To Be Beautiful # 1
Never compare yourself to someone else. Being beautiful does not mean you have to be beautiful than somebody else. The want and the desire to be beautiful is yours and by the virtue of that, it's your strive to find an answer to how to be beautiful everyday within yourself. Compare yourself everyday with, what you were the previous day. Analyze the things you did that made you feel beautiful and stopped you from seeking shallow answers to how to be a beautiful girl or how to be a beautiful man. Make comparisons with yourself and not others, as beauty lies within you and seeking it is the only way of being beautiful.

How To Be Beautiful # 2
Beauty is around you, and not in some expensive parlor or spa. What is the definition of beauty? It is what appeals to you. List down the persons, the art, the destinations and the places that seem beautiful to you. Examine why they appeal to you and you'll find the answer to how to be beautiful. Usually, these places and persons come across as beautiful to you because somewhere, somehow and sometime we have the best part of us left with them. So once, again the journey of how to be a beautiful person lies with you.

How To Be Beautiful # 3
Looking through the 'inward eye' into your innermost self is the best way of reaching to the beauty. I have repeatedly said that the answer to how to be beautiful lies within you, and to elaborate this point let me quote a line from the famous poem by William Wordsworth called Daffodils, "They flash upon that inward eye, Which is the bliss of solitude". The poet uses an imagery to express his inner beauty, which comes as an epiphany to him, as he is sitting in a pensive mood. The divine manifestation that you are beautiful will come to you if take a look at your self esteem affirmations and work towards making them positive. Probe deeper into your inner self and you will know that you are beautiful, now it's just a matter of living it!

How To Be Beautiful # 4
Enhance the most beautiful assets you have. Looking beautiful is about working on those aspects which are already beautiful. For some people it's their eyes, for some it's hair and so on. The aim of this exercise is to do justice to those parts of you that are beautiful and will double your reflection of beauty the next time you look at yourself in the mirror.

How To Be Beautiful # 5
Health is beauty as much as it is wealth. Destroying your body is losing out on beauty. You have one life to live and one life to make it a beautiful life. Do everything in your capacity to make your body as healthy as possible. Love your body and make it beautiful by giving the essential nutrients it needs for a healthy and beautiful life. Healing and keeping your body fit is the first step towards how to be naturally beautiful. More on healthy living.

Many people fear growing old and they get bogged down by the idea of having wrinkles and aging. Osho, a spiritual leader once said, 'Old age is tremendously beautiful, and it should be so because the whole of life moves towards it'. Rightly said Guru! Old age is where wisdom helps you reach the peak of beauty. Every year, every birthday, you climb a step on the ladder of beauty. Aging is the best thing that happens to us, as it takes us to the zenith of beauty and gives us a chance to discover how to be more beautiful with each breath and each moment. Old age is ripening of your thought, intellect, growth and wisdom. The trick about how to be beautiful is to first feel beautiful. Hope this article helps you discover how to be beautiful and most importantly how to be a beautiful person all your life.

Natural Beauty Tips

2011-08-07T12:35:00.000-07:00

All of us want to look beautiful and have glowing skin and shiny hair. However, today, keeping yourself beautiful is one big challenge. This is because our body is exposed to polluted air, chemicals, harmful radiation from the sun and so on. All these unwanted elements make the skin and hair dull and lifeless. The good news is that you can tackle all these problems by following some natural beauty tips. You do not have to spend any huge sum of money for this.

Best Natural Beauty Tips

For a beautiful physical appearance, one should be physically, mentally as well as emotionally healthy. Here are some natural ways that will make you glow from within:

Eat Right: Eating a well balanced diet is very important in order to make your skin and hair look beautiful naturally. Include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. These foods contain large amounts of vitamins and minerals that are essential for healthy skin and hair. Some fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants that can protect the skin from any damage. You should drink at 8-10 glasses of water to flush out toxins from the body.

Sleep Right: Adequate amount of sleep can keep a number of skin problems like wrinkles at bay. Every individual require at least for 8 hours of sound sleep daily. This will help to freshen up your mind and body in the morning. While sleeping, if you keep 2-3 pillows under your head then it can help to get rid of dark circle under your eyes.

Reduce Stress: Mental stress has an adverse effect on our health and often give rise to various skin and hair problems like eruption of acne, hair loss, etc. Therefore it is important to keep your mind stress free. Regular exercises can be highly beneficial in this regard. You can use some techniques like meditation to relax your mind.

Avoid Chemicals: Every day our body is exposed to several harsh chemicals in the form of smoke and pollutants which are unavoidable. Therefore, in order to reduce any further exposure to chemicals you should use minimum makeup. These beauty products contain various chemicals that are not good for your skin. Maximum damage to the hair is caused by hair care products like hair dye and bleach. Try not to use them. The natural look of the hair looks really fabulous.

Natural Beauty Tips for Glowing skin

There are several naturally occurring substances that can be effective in handling various skin problems of our day to day life. Here are some natural beauty remedies that can help you to obtain healthy, glowing skin:

Excessive exposure to the sun often make the skin dark, dry and rough. In order to get rid of this effect of the sun, apply a paste of turmeric powder and orange juice on the exposed parts. Let the paste stay on the skin for 15 - 20 minutes and then wash off with cold water.

Dark spots, blackheads, acne often tend to give the skin a dull appearance. Take equal quantities each of glycerin, lime juice, rose water and mix them well. Apply this mixture all over the face before going to bed. This will remove all blemishes from the skin and will give a soft feel to the skin.

Cucumber has natural cleansing properties. Instead of using any cleansing product you can prepare a natural cleanser for yourself by mixing cucumber juice and milk and use it on your skin. It will remove all dirt and debris from the skin pores and make it glow. Learn more on cucumber for skin.

Skin Exfoliation is important as it helps to get rid of the dead skin cells from the surface and reveal the soft underlying skin. For this you need one teaspoon each of walnut powder, honey and lemon juice. Use this mixture fro scrubbing your entire body. Then wash it off with cold water after 15 minutes. Read more articles on natural skin care.

Wrinkles on the facial skin can be treated effectively with the help of a mixture that consists of sandalwood powder, glycerin and rosewater. Leave this mixture on your face for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water. When used regularly you will find marked improvement on the signs of aging. Find more articles on wrinkle free skin care.

Summarizing the natural beauty tips, one thing can be said that what you need the most is a disciplined life, healthy food and a proper skin care regime to improve your physical appearance. The best part of natural beauty treatment is that they do not have any side effects like other treatments such as cosmetic surgery or botox shots. By Bidisha Mukherjee

Home Made Beauty Tips

2011-08-07T12:31:00.000-07:00

No matter how many skin firming and brightening lotions and serums you try, there is nothing more natural and effective than homemade beauty treatments. In this article we are going to give you some tried and tested homemade beauty tips for getting a radiant and healthy skin.

Homemade Beauty Tips No matter how many skin firming and brightening lotions and serums you try, there is nothing more natural and effective than homemade beauty treatments. In this article we are going to give you some tried and tested homemade beauty tips for getting a radiant and healthy skin.

People say that beauty is only skin deep, but I am yet to meet any person who does not value physical beauty. Today the definition of beauty has changed and most women want radiant skin that shines with health. Taking care of your skin is very important as with rising pollution and stress levels, skin ages faster losing its suppleness and elasticity. Although there are many skin care and beauty products available in the market, you can supplement them by using some good homemade beauty treatments. Most homemade beauty treatments use ingredients that can be easily found in your kitchen. Since these products are natural and organic you can be sure that they are not going to harm your skin. Given here are some homemade beauty tips that you can use.
Natural Beauty Tips for Women
There are many homemade beauty treatments for skin of which some are particularly effective. Given below are some of the best homemade beauty tips for women who are looking to have a smooth and glowing skin.
Banana and Honey Mask
If you suffer from dry flaky skin, then a good moisturizing mask will help to combat this. Mash a ripe banana and add two to three tablespoons of organic honey to it. Combine this mixture well and apply it all over your face and neck. Leave it on for 8 - 10 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Both honey and banana has deep hydrating and nourishing properties that moisturize your skin and makes it smooth and soft. Regular use of this mask will help to keep your skin supple and nourished. This is one of the best beauty tips for women in their 20s who want to maintain the suppleness and elasticity of their skin.
Lemon and Sugar Scrub
To keep the skin of your hands smooth and wrinkle free, you can use a natural exfoliator like a lemon and sugar scrub. In a small bowl, take two to three tablespoons of granulated sugar and add the juice of one lime. Mix this concoction together and apply liberally over your hands. Massage on the skin with gentle circular motion, until the sugar granules start to dissolve. After a few minutes, wash your hands with cold water. You can use this natural scrub on rough areas like elbows and knees. The sugar granules helps in removing dead cells and the lemon helps to lighten skin.
Potato and Cucumber Mask
One of the best homemade beauty tips for getting rid of dark under eye circles and puffiness is to use a raw potato and cucumber mask. To make this mask, you need to peel a potato and cucumber and grate it. Mix the two together. Lie down and apply the grated potato and cucumber under the eyes. Leave this mask on for 10 - 12 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. This mask will help in fading dark circles and will also reduce puffiness.
Papaya and Milk Exfoliator
If you have blackheads on your nose and chin and do not want to go for a professional extraction service, then use a homemade one. Mash half a ripe papaya and add two tablespoons of milk to it. Apply this mixture on your face and rub gently with your fingertips. Papaya contains the enzyme papain which help to remove dead cells and unclog the pores of the skin. Regular use of this exfoliator can help you to get a beautiful glowing skin free from blackheads and whiteheads. This is one of the best homemade beauty recipes for smooth skin care.
Avocado Mask for Hair
For revitalizing dull and damaged hair, a good natural conditioner is very helpful. Mash a ripe avocado and add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to it. Combine it well and apply on hair after shampooing while the hair is still it. Now wrap a wet towel that has been soaked in hot water on your head. After 15 - 20 minutes, remove the towel and wash your hair with lukewarm water. You will see that your hair has become instantly shiny and soft.
Horseradish and Vinegar for Dark Spots
If you have dark spots or brown spots on your skin, then one of the best homemade beauty tips to get rid of it is to apply a mixture of horseradish and vinegar. Grate some horseradish and extract its juice. Add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to the horseradish juice and mix well. Apply this mixture on the dark spots and leave it on for 15 - 20 minutes. Wash off with water. Regular application of this mixture twice or thrice a week is very effective in fading brown spots.
Following a natural beauty regime along with your regular one will help in keeping your skin fresh and beautiful. These health and beauty tips for women are great for achieving a youthful skin and delaying the signs of aging.

Beauty tips: hair care for the winter

2011-08-07T12:27:00.000-07:00

Beauty tips: hair care for the winter. The winter is a scary time for hair and especially people that always have hair issues. Hair will become very sticky and flyaway.
The winter is a scary time for hair and especially people that always have hair issues. Hair will become very sticky and flyaway during the winter. It'll be drier and harder to manage. Weather does make a big change in your hair health. In order for you to have great hair throughout winter you should try to condition it on a daily basis so that it doesn't get too dry or tangle up.
You can use eggs at home to condition it if you don't want to buy too much hair conditioner. There is better conditioner out there and you can try it if you have severe hair problems. Some hair conditioner is better than other. The expensive kinds are better at conditioning as I have try in the past. You can try to use as much home products as you can to keep cost down. You can use oil, eggs, avocados and other fruits to condition your hair at home and they do work very well too. Eggs have always been very good to my hair. I will rub it on and leave it for a few minutes and then rinse and everything is fine.
You can condition your hair before you jump into the shower and let it works on your hair. The longer you leave it on the more it will work on it. You can try 5-10 minutes. You can then jump into the shower and then rinse thoroughly and then shampoo and then condition one more time if needed. During the winter time I have to condition two times and my hair is still dry. You can try leave in conditioner too as they will help your skin stay moisturizer during the winter.

Nail Care Tips

2011-08-07T12:24:00.000-07:00

Your nails may be craving something - If your nails are weak, splitting, fragile etc, the problem could be traced back to an inadequate water intake.

Most people don't drink nearly enough water. Drink up!

What to do about brittle nails

The most common nail wreckers are harsh detergents and water, which can stress nail fibers. So be sure to put rubber gloves on while you clean or do dishes.

Also, avoid using perfume lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. It will only make your nails worse.

It may be possible that your calcium intake is low, as well.
How to Give Yourself a Manicure

Whether you prefer your nails to be long or short, they can still look stunning with a little know-how.

Wash and dry your hands.
Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using a gentle stroke. Avoid corners of your nails as this can weaken them.
Begin to shape your nails. The most popular shape to use is oval, but choose what is most suited to your hand and finger shape.
Check to see how well you have done. Run your nails over an old pair of pantyhose. Your nails should not snag the hose.
Apply a softener to your cuticles. Allow to site for a minute or so.
Transfer hands to a bowl of warm water and soak for an additional few minutes.
Gently push back the cuticles. This should not be painful. If hangnails are present, carefully clip them.
Apply hand lotion and begin to massage the palm of your hand with the thumb of your other hand. This will help to circulate the blood. Work your way over the remainder of the hand and then repeat giving equal time to the other hand.
Before color is applied to nails, they must be cleaned and the easiest way to do this is with an orange stick that has been wrapped with cotton. Dip into nail polish remover and then rub over the surface of the nail. Check the nail for any creamy residue. When none remains, your nails will be ready for polishing.
Time for color. Pick up a small amount of polish on your brush and paint one stroke down the center of your nail. Your brush should hold just enough color to accomplish this. Stroke the sides of the nail and you are done. The nail should be completely colored in three strokes. Allow to set for a minute or so before applying the second coat.
Wait until polish is set (dry to the touch) and then apply the top coat. Don't skip this step as it not only adds life to your manicure, it will protect your nails as well.
Sanitize all of your equipment with alcohol and when they are dry, store them away until the next manicure.

Nail Tips:

Nail polish can be stored in the fridge.
If your nail polish is too thick, try thinning with a polish thinner.
To prevent the cap from sticking, coat it with a little Vaseline to prevent this from happening.

Secrets of a flawless makeup

2011-08-07T12:20:00.000-07:00

If you want a make-able, must respect certain rules: do not make up the artificial light and apply not more than two coats of mascara. So keep your natural charm and youthful expression
1. Moisturize your skin every day
To have a healthy skin is a priority. Hydrating a morning and evening, will prevent and blur wrinkles and you have a firm and shiny skin. Makeup is achieved more easily than a healthy one wrinkled skin or problems. When you care of skin, always use fine, delicate movements to avoid skin redness or aggression.
2. Meets stage makeup
Always start with skin. As one needs a background picture, and your skin needs a basic. Therefore apply a anticearcăn (a lighter shade than the foundation) in the eye and the areas where you have small spots or imperfections, then a foundation to equalize. Now we have to take care of the eye. Apply the eye shadow and mascara. After the foundation was absorbed by the skin, use a pastel blush to give cheeks color. Finally, apply a lipstick or lip gloss.
3. Machiaza up to natural light
Artificial light can be misleading, so try to get makeup in natural light. This will help you choose shades easier to ensure the desired result. When your makeup in the bathroom, check the light of the window if your makeup is balanced and that the shades obtained using match between them.
4. Use colors in the same range
For a natural product, colors should be neutral. Use a foundation close to skin tone, a blush pink or coral and subtle shadows on the eyelids, in shades of beige and hazelnut. For a makeup night, dare to wear shades on the eyelids and stronger, why not a makeup smokey eyes. You also should replace black with brown, dark gray or blue.
5. Avoid strong makeup
A makeup makeup could mean a delicate and by no means, the evening should not be exaggerated. Try not to outline your eyes very hard to have a balance between the lips and eyes (if eyes are very strong make-up, lips must be natural) and not to apply multiple layers of mascara, because genes will have a part load and will stick together.
Tip: Spring it relies on eye makeup. They must put in value, while the lips remain neutral. Use lipsticks in natural tones such as pink, peach and coral.