The Beauty Essential

10 Natural Recipes For Your Hair

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0000

Many of you may be have been using the synthetic hair treatment formula for a very long time and if you are not careful of choosing one that suit your hair, you may spoiled your hair by using a not compatible shampoo or conditioner. But do you realize that actually you can use many natural ingredient that you can easily found one that just surrounding you? Here are the list of natural recipes that I would like to share with you.

1. Egg Shampoo

Beat 2 eggs in a cup of warm water. Massage the mixture into wet hair. Leave on 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse in tepid water.

Caution: If you rinse in hot water, the eggs could scramble right in your hair and be impossible to get out!

2. Lather & Strengthen

Mix an egg into your regular shampoo.

3. To Thicken Hair

Add a tablespoon of powdered gelatin to your shampoo.

4. Hair Shiners

¼ cup lemon juices added to ½ cup water for light hair.

¼ cup vinegar added to ½ cup water for brunettes. Use as a final rinse.

5. Conditioner for Dry Hair

Mix 1 egg, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Apply to wet hair. Cover with shower cap or layer of plastic wrap. Leave on for at least 30 minutes before shampooing out.

6. Nourishing Hair Pack

Here’s what to do with an overripe avocado:

Mash it up and blend through dry hair. Leave the mixture on for 30 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly.

7. Yogurt Conditioner

Use plain yogurt as a conditioner/final rinse.

Rub in after shampooing. Leave on 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

8. Hot Oil Treatment

Mix 1 cup olive oil and 1.4 cup butter. Microwave for one minute. Leave on 20 minutes. Then shampoo.

9. Oily Hair Treatment

Add ¼ cup aloe vera gel to ½ cup shampoo. Mix well and apply.

10. Dry Hair Treatment

Mix 1 tablespoon honey to 2 tablespoon shampoo. Shampoo as usual.

Powdered Gelatin

Aloe Vera Gel

Manuka Honey

White Vinegar

Hair..all you need to know

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:52:00 +0000

A Good Hair Day
So What do you want from your hair? You probably want it to behave. You want it to have volume. You want it to shine. That’s just how you decide what you need in a hair products. The number one question I am asked when it comes to hair:

Is there a difference between expensive hair salon products and drugstore items?

After all these years of research, I still find that there are no quick answers. I have tried them all (and have the split ends to prove it), yet have not come up with anything that beats the natural-based formulas.

Because everyone’s hair is unique, it is necessary to experiment a bit. The key is to purchase the smallest size available (travel sizes are ideal), and see what works. We’ve all seen the big vat of that product going to be if it makes your hair look like a miniature haystack?

Here’s all you’ll need for beautiful hair. And I pray that you never again overspend, buy a useless product, or have a “bad hair day”.

Find a Stylist You Like and Trust
Ask a friend or even a stranger on the street whose hair you admire.

Pay a little extra to book the salon’s master stylist. This is a stylist who has extra training and probably teaches or lectures.

If you are done in less than 30 minutes, move on. That is not enough time.Enter the salon with a specific game plan (take a picture along if you need to, but try to be realistic).

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Use the Right Shampoo
There are very specific shampoos on the market today to help you make your hair be the best it can be. Occasionally add a couple of caplets of vitamin E to your inexpensive shampoo for extra nourishment.

There are very good shampoos that perform more than one task.

Use inexpensive brands to strip off extra mousse, gels, ect., at least one a week.

Condition When You Need To

You probably only need to deep condition (10 to 30 minutes) once a week.

Your facial moisturizer can double as a hair conditioner.

If your hair is extremely dry, allow a little conditioner to remain in your hair. The excess will be rubbed off during the towel drying process.

The Grand Finish
Mousse is a good ending product for fine hair.

Gel is great control, but should be used in small amounts.

Hair spray should be used at least ten inches away from the sides of the head, and about five inches from the top.

Always use your fingers as a styling aid while using these products.

So I hope that you enjoy with the methods that I share with you here and hope that you will always have a good hair day!

Healing Remedies For Your Beautiful Body

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:05:00 +0000

To Squeeze or Not to Squeeze
If you decide to squeeze a pimple, be every gentle, pressing until it bleeds may rupture tissue and cause scarring. Make sure that skin is clean and warm. Wrap your fingers in tissues, ad apply light pressure. Dap over it with tea tree oil.

Fade Cream
Make your own concoction to lighten age spots and sun-damaged upper chest. Mix the juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 ounces of plain yogurt. Gently massage into each spot. Use it at least once a week.

Face Lift
There are ways to lift your face, both on a cumulative and temporary basis. For years models, actors, and actresses have been relying on the shark’s liver oil and yeast contained in hemorrhoidal creams. These are the same ingredients that can be found in expensive “firming” creams sold at expensive cosmetic counters. Just what these creams do for those other areas (takes down the swelling and shrinks tissues) is what they do for under eye bags, droopy jowls, etc. Makeup artists won’t do a makeover without it. Rock stars, Hollywood’s big names, and others celebrities won’t go on the road without a supply on it. Many of the people you believe have had plastic surgery have been using it for years.

If you object to the medicinal smell, simply mix it with a small amount of your regular moisturizer. If you do need to use it and head out the door right away, just dab a little perfume in front of each ear to diffuse any signs. Many people may notice or aware that certain aroma wafting from certain nice looking people where their look are not matching with their age. It actually came from this product. If you find that this product works for you, I suggest that you use it at night in the privacy of your own bedroom.

If you are heading out to a special event, and want to tighten your face a bit, use this quick fix:

Beat 1 egg white to froth. Apply over all over face, paying special attention to the eye area, chin and jaw. Allow it to dry (it should take no longer than ten minutes), and ever so lightly rinse it off. Don’t waste your money on temporary lifting creams. The egg white lift is just as effective as any “face lifts in a bottle” I have ever tried.

Eyes
Thin cucumber slices used as compresses over closed eyes will relieve sore, puffy eyes.

Raw potato slices contain potassium to take away dark circles under the eye.

Inexpensive tea bags (make sure that they’re cool to the touch) on the eye make good eye refreshers because of the tannic acid. Don’t use herbal tea bags, because most don’t contain tannic acid. Try such brands as Red Rose or Lipton, or generic brands.

Neck
The neck is often one of the most neglected areas, yet it’s the first place where the signs of aging appear. A certain amount of wrinkling and sagging is inevitable, but there is a lot you can do to not only improve the appearance of your neck now, but minimize future problems.

Always take your cleanser and creams over the entire throat area, rinsing thoroughly. Make certain to apply all creams with firm upward strokes.

Knees and Elbows
The skin on knees, elbows, and heels can easily look discolored and dead. Here’s a bleaching mask that really works wonders. Don’t you even thinks of wearing a short skirt without first applying this mixture.

Add the juice of 3 lemons to 1 cup of powdered milk. Use just enough water to make a thick paste. Leave the mixture on for 20 minutes. Scrub off briskly with a loofah or sponge.

The Secret of Quick Skin Pick Up

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:37:00 +0000

Do you need a quick glow to your skin and an allover healthier look? Bend over at the waist, as far as you can possibly go, and hold to the count of thirty. Scientists have proven that this very simple stance boosts circulation to both face and scalp, speeding up the turnover of skin cells and reducing the possibility of breakouts. Benefits vary depending on the time of day you choose.

Morning : It helps you to focus on a busy day and awakens the mind and body.

Noon : This is the time for a midday boost.

Night : It helps you unwind, and gets your heart rate and your breathing back to where they should be.

Try to get your head in the proximity of your knees. It’s okay to bend your knees until you get used to the position. Steady the stance by clasping your hands behind your back. Still can’t seem to do it? Just lay over the side of your bed (head down).

Some of us may have blemish skin , blemish often characterized by skin discoloration or dark spots, sometimes know as Hyperpigmentation which is a result of acne whiteheads, blackheads, or just plain old pimples that most of us acne sufferers are accustomed to. There are other types of skin blemishes for which we cannot blame acne, but occur in the skin naturally at birth. These are often referred to as port-wine stains.
I believe many of us having this skin problem, and here I would like to share with you this blemished skin aids

Tincture of Benzoin
Oatmeal
Yogurt
Strawberries
Tea tree oil

Here is another Tip that you will like to know!
Retin-A is doing for stretch marks what it has done for face. Researchers have found that woman using the prescription drug for facial problems on stretch marks reduced the stretch marks by 14 percents after six months of continued use.

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Cellulite Know How

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:45:00 +0000

Cellulite on the legs is a very common issue that 90% of women of all ages encounter at some time in their life. Cellulite is sometimes compared to orange peel or cottage cheese looking skin. It is a fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs and buttocks.We have tried many way to get rid of cellulite and some are not effective at all.

We now know that diet works and thigh creams don’t when it comes to cellulite. So what else can we do besides just starting at it? Here are some simple steps:

1. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (preferable raw).

2. Keep away from processed foods.

3. Drink lots of water to clean cells of toxins.

4. Stay away from carbonated beverages (even low-calorie).

5. Avoid alcohol, which negatively affects the liver, the body’s main detoxifier and filter.

6. Try to walk or jog at least three times a week for 30 to 45 minutes.

7. Scrub the skin with a bristle brush or loofah. Brush in slow sweeps, always toward the heart. There are gloves and mitts available to do this, but they’re not necessary. Try to do this at least five minutes a day.Models are using their morning coffee grounds to massage their cellulite areas. The main ingredient in expensive cellulite creams is caffeine, so it makes lots of sense. Simply sit on the edge of your bathtub, and rub the coffee grounds into those pesky areas. It could get messy, so make sure that you have a few newspaper laid out under you!

8. Copy the expensive herbal wraps offered by top spas. Mix a cup of corn oil with ½ cup of grapefruits juice and 2 teaspoons dried thyme. Massage into hip, thigh, and buttock areas. Cover with plastic wrap to lock in body heat. For extra results, lay a heating pad over each area for about 5 minutes.

Stages of Cellulite

Do you have it? How bad is it? Cellulite does have a way of progressing like a bad fungus.

Test

Cellulite can be diagnosed by using the skin pinch and roll technique. Gently take a large fold of normal skin and rub it between your thumb and forefinger. The skin will appear smooth.

Now repeat this test on areas where you think you have cellulite. You may have cellulite in the following stages:

Stage 1
The skin will show no visible signs, but bruises and cuts may be slow to heal in this area.

Stage 2

Looking closely at the skin, you’ll see broken veins and skin discoloration. Bruises will appear after a small hit. When pinched, the skin will feel thicker and slightly tender with slight ripples.

Stage 3
Even without pinching the skin, you’ll see evidence of an orange peel appearance.

Stage 4
The skin will appear puckered, and is cold to the touch. Broken veins will be present, and bruising can occur spontaneously.

Stage 5
Not only will you feel cold areas, but hot areas will also be evident.

Stage 6
Large lumps of fat are honeycombed in fibers, distorting the appearance of the cellulite area.

Moisturizer Know How

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:16:00 +0000

Do you know what is the largest organ of our body? Many may get it right but many get it wrong too. The answer is the skin! It is not just a bag that covers our whole body but it is a protective barrier that defends against dirt and debris. By locking in moisture it also maintains the hydration levels of the body.

Why Moisturizer is Important

Our body has a particular moisture level that needs to be maintained, without which it becomes prone to dryness and irritation. Skin helps seal in moisture and protect against external irritants like dirt and pollution. It keeps a regulates temperature cools down the body when it becomes too hot by oozing out sweat.

Moisturizers protect the skin against dehydration and provide the epidermis layer with anti aging ingredients thereby improving the skin texture. This further enhances the skin tone and makes it soft and supple. Dehydrated skin is prone to damage by ultraviolet radiation and free radicals. Therefore, it becomes absolutely essential to apply moisturizer on a daily basis to correct these flaws.

Moisturizers are vital for people with dry skin because they are all the more susceptible to dryness which further causes flaky and tight skin. It’s best to use moisturizers that contain emollients and humectants. Emollients like petroleum and lactic acid strengthen the skin’s barrier function and humectants attract moisture from the air and retain it. Popular humectants include glycerin and hyaluronic.

Do you know what you can or you cannot do with moisturizer? Here is what you should know about when you are applying moisturizer to your skin:

Don’t over moisturize. Use cream on specific areas. You may not need it all over your face. The cheeks and forehead tend to be drier than the chin.

Choose the right formula for your skin type. More than half of all women misdiagnose their skin type, believing it to be very oily or very dry. It’s highly unusual for a woman’s skin to be either. If moisturizer is too heavy, the result is clogged pores. Moisturizing techniques need to be changed as the seasons change.

Get more from your moisturizer by circulating the skin. Gently tap the face by pretending your face is a piano, and you’re “playing” it.

Any moisturizer can be stretched by first applying a film of natural vegetable oil as a base.

Wait until a moisturizer is completely absorbed before applying foundation. However, if a foundation is a bit dry, moisturizer can loosen it up a bit. The foundation will go on more smoothly.

For Dry Skin

For Sensitive Skin

For Oily Skin

For Normal/Combo Skin

Secret Tips for You Skin while you are Bathing

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:53:00 +0000

Many people do not know that you can actually pamper your skin while you are bathing. Many thing can be added to your bath especially when you are using a bathtub. A lot of people will like to buy some of the ready made nutrienized soap that so called enriched with vitamin, essential oils and bla..bla..bla..

But today here I would like to share with you some natural and easy to find workable recipes that you would like to have a try.

Add some baking soda to your bath (about half a box). It will sooth itching skin, irritation and sunburn.

Use Epsom salts (about one-half pound) to relax muscles and relieve swelling.

Try some instant oatmeal (or grind any other to a powder) in the tub to get rid of sunburn.

Add a spoonful of honey is said to help insomnia.

Combine a cup instant milk powder with three drops of almond oil. Soak for at least 15 minutes, the using a coarse wash cloth or loofah, rub vigorously to exfoliate (remove) dead skin. Your skin will absolutely glow and shine!

Should you start to feel a cold coming on, take a teaspoon of mustard powder and add it to a hot bath. You just might fight off the cold.

Orange slices in the bath are uplifting and beats any aromatherapy available today.

Through the ages red wine has been used as a beauty treatment. Since it is a tannic acid, many beauties use it as an acid based toner.

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Top Secret Tips For Your Skin

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:25:00 +0000

To Revitalize and Nourish the Skin Soak whole green beans or lentils (fresh are best) overnight. Mash and add a small amount of honey, apply over face and neck. Leave it on for about five minutes and rinse with tepid water.

Tone Up Tired Skin Make up a smooth pulp of crushed cucumbers, and gently pat all over face and neck. Pull up your hair and apply a little bit behind the ears and behind the neck. This facial is absolutely fabulous for oily skin and clogged pores. Mix ¼ cup vodka with the juice of one fresh lemon. Dab it on the face, neck, and chest area with a cotton swab. It’s not necessary to rinse off. Let the air evaporate it. The less rubbing that you do to the face will be the better.

More Beauty Tricks for Your Skin from the Kitchen Cupboard

Clove Oil Cleanser Combine equal amounts of clove oil (a natural astringent), chamomile (to maintain skin pigment), and eucalyptus (decongests the skin). Massage gently into the skin by making a circular motion with the tips of our fingers, and rinse.

Crisco Right from the can, Crisco is a big secret among beautiful women. Use it to remove makeup and as a highly effective moisturizer. Hospitals even use it to treat psoriasis and eczema. They are known to disguise it as cream “C”.

Wheat Germ Oil Available in health food store and some supermarkets, wheat germ oil is effective in keeping the skin elastic, and preventing and treating stretch marks. Pregnant women should definitely use it in the tummy and breast areas.

Sweet Almond Oil Available in supermarkets, almond oils is ideal for removing makeup, helping eyelashes grow, and as a moisturizer for extremely dry skin. It also soothes sunburned skin.

New Functionality - Introducing Snap Shots

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:16:00 +0000

Hi!

I just installed a nice little tool on this site called Snap Shots that enhances links with visual previews of the destination site, interactive excerpts of Wikipedia articles, MySpace profiles, IMDb profiles and Amazon products, display inline videos, RSS, MP3s, photos, stock charts and more.
Sometimes Snap Shots bring you the information you need, without your having to leave the site, while other times it lets you "look ahead," before deciding if you want to follow a link or not.

Should you decide this is not for you, just click the Options icon in the upper right corner of the Snap Shot and opt-out.

8 Secret Face Mask Recipes for Your Skin's Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:36:00 +0000

There are many face mask in the market, but here are some very natural face mask recipes that you can actually make it your own, and the effect are so great!

Mayonnaise Apply whole egg mayonnaise on your face (right from the jar) for about 20 minutes then rinse with cool water.

Peach & Brandy Mash up a peach (use ripe, canned, or frozen), and mix in a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse off.

Tomato Mask For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water (not hot).

Banana Mash Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in cups of their bras to make their breast perky.

Just make sure that you don’t add too much of honey, and that you use a sturdy bra.

Honey Mask Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

Milk Of Magnesia Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Gently pat face dry with fluffy towel.

Pepto Bismol This is a face mask particularly suited for those with sensitive skin. In the same way that this product coats the stomach, it gently caresses the face. Apply it straight from the bottle with a cotton swab. Allow it to dry and rinse with cool water. It’s as refreshing as a cool summer breeze.

Ultimate Cleansing Mask In a blender or food processor grind 1 cup of oatmeal to a powder. Add 3 drops of almond oil. ½ cup of milk and 1 egg white. Continue to blend together, and rinse after 20 minutes.

How to Protect and Take Care Your Skin

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:32:00 +0000

The Sun Is Your Skin’s No. 1 Enemy You should always make sun protection a priority. Use a sunscreen formulated for your skin along with your moisturize. Much of the evidence of aging; rough skin, wrinkles, age spots, etc., are really the result of too much sun exposure. Always apply lots of it not only to your face, but slather it on neck, hands and hairline.

Tip Don’t buy a vitamin E, A or C enhanced moisturizer. Go to your local pharmacy, and purchase these vitamins in capsule form. Get as much potency as is available. Prick open the capsule, and add it to your moisturizer. You will get all the benefits of the expensive cosmetic cream without the extra chemicals or expense.

Add Water You’ll find most moisturizers more effective when applied to damn skin. It forms a thin film that will trap moisture in the skin. Evening is the most important time to take care of your skin. The sleeping hours are when your face is away from makeup, dirt, pollution, etc., and is free to rejuvenate. Your evening regime is also effective and useful in de-stressing your entire psyche to prepare you for the best treatment of all: beauty sleep.

Just Follow These Steps:

1. Cleanse

Make it easy on yourself, your skin, and your purse by using just one product to remove both makeup and dirt. If your skin is dry, use a lotion or cream based product that leaves behind emollients (it will feel like a light film on your face). If your skin is “normal to oily,” use a gel cleanser or a very mild facial soap. Even though your skin may be very oily, be sure to use a gentle soap like Neutorgene or Dove. Never use a deodorant soap on your face or neck. If your skin particularly sensitive, don’t even use it on your body!

2. Exfoliate

I cannot overstate the need for this step. What is exfoliating? It is very much like peeling an onion or removing tiles off a roof. Exfoliating is necessary to get blood flowing into face, as well as to remove grime.

Here’s what to use:

Take a packet of sugar (raw sugar works the best), add a couple of drops of olive oil to create a spreading condition, and gently rub it into the creases of your face.

Open a packet of instant oatmeal, mix it with water, and create a paste. Rub this mixture into your face, and rinse off the residue. I would suggest that you use instant oatmeal on your face and the traditional old fashioned oatmeal to exfoliate the entire body.

Rub sea salt (available in health food stores) all over both your body and face. You’ll love its invigorating effects.

3. Masks

My favorite face mask is the result of my most memorable investigative reporting story. I had been informed that those very expensive spas that charge hundreds of dollars for “herbal wraps” were using mud. Now the inside “scoop” is that these “chichi” places were not using some exotic mud from the Dead Sea, but actually a formula created from kitty litter.

Okay, we’ve all heard of clay masks. Clay is perfect for detoxifying the skin. What I discovered is that these so-called “mud” or “clay” treatments used by some salons is nothing more than kitty litter. The catch is that the bag must be marked “100% Natural Clay.” It cannot contain any chemicals, additives, or clumping materials. The good news is that this type of kitty litter is generally the least expensive on the market.

How it use it:

Take about a tablespoon of the dried clay and reconstitute it with a small amount of water. Mud is mud is mud! I don’t if it comes from the great Springs of Italy (and if it does, you’ll spend about $60 a jar) or from your local grocery store. At less than $2 a bag. Detoxify your entire body with it. The most fabulous celebrities swear by the kitty litter facial including top makeup artists. Although they love this facial, they know that their clients may be a little reticent to try such an unorthodox facial. So they pour the kitty litter into an attractive container. You might want to do the same at your house to avoid strange looks. Potpourri jars make delightful hideouts for your new find.

Many people who tried this before said it doesn’t felt anything but absolutely refreshing. It actually possesses a kind of pleasant, minty feel. Minerals in the mud also benefit the skin.

Please don’t try to dig up the mud from your yard. Real mud is dirty and contains organisms that harbor diseases.

Tips - How To Take Care Your Skin

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:31:00 +0000

It all begins from within.
Water…water…everywhere!
On your face and in your body.

Water Water is the number one beauty favored by women of every age. You cannot create beauty without beginning with a clean, clear palette. Forget the very expensive imported waters. If you don’t drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day, you are depriving yourself of the best beauty treatment on Earth. Japanese women spend twice as much time and money on their skin than any other women in the world. That is why they have the most smooth and prettiest skin than other women in the world.

Cleansing The first rules of beautiful skin is to stop over-cleansing it. This is unnecessary habit, especially true of women in this country. Unless you’ve been up all night digging ditches (you poor dear!), your face is not dirty. Your morning routine should be nothing more than reactivating last night’s moisturizer with a splash of warm water or milk. Why milk? Milk is a lactic acid and will allow your face to receive a natural acid treatment.

Please be aware that many of the acids on the market today are synthetic acids that have caused problems with some women. There have been reports of everything from sensitivity rashes to permanent scarring. Be careful of the chemical acids you use, and when you can, substitute nature’s acids in your cleansing routine. In addition to milk, consider these natural acids:

1.       Pineapple juice

2.       Lemon juice

3.       Tomatoes

4.       Most citrus fruits

Toning Toning is you second step, and an important one. The purpose of using a toner is to remove residue soap, moisturizer, and oil. You can spend a lot for a toner (up to $20 and more at some cosmetic counters), or you can do what many famous models do. Carry around lemons. They are refreshing and more effective than those silly toners that contain only a little lemon but lots of chemicals.

Other inexpensive alternatives:

1.       Rose water

2.       Witch hazel

3.       Liquid boric acid

4.      Or try the following refreshing tea tonic: Mix 2 teaspoons of green or chamomile tea with ½ cup water.

         Saturate a cotton ball, and apply all over the face. Allow it to remain on the skin until it evaporates.

Note: There’s never any reason to rinse this or any toner off.

Moisturizing I am happy to pass one of the most ways ever to save money. It is not necessary to spend a lot on a moisturizer. Good basic moisturizers can be found in any drugstore. Just learn to read the labels, and look for these low cost ingredients.

Lipids: Listed as ceramides, cerebrosides, or sphingo lipids.

Essential fatty acids: Listed as sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, and primrose oil.

Sunscreen: Now available in many moisturizers as a step-saver.

The Beauty Secret - Two

noreply@blogger.com (To2) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:28:00 +0000

Learn to trust your mirror Most of us believe only what others tell us, not what we see in the mirror. That’s why we desperately seek compliments and depend on other people’s feedback. Real “beauties: rely on their mirror and accept everything they see. When they behold great fair, they enjoy their “good hair day” you won’t find these women concentrating on the two pounds they gained from the last night‘s dessert.

Don’t be so modest While we are encouraging to go out and look our best, we are not supposed t admit that we’re trying. Going that extra yard for beauty is perceived as prideful vanity. In addition, some women worry that they may attract the wrong attention. Wallflowers belong only on walls!

Don’t act or dress your age Every beautiful woman seemed to possess the same trait: agelessness. If you hadn’t been privy to their backgrounds, you would have hard pressed to put a number on them. You know who these women are: you see them in a magazine or TV. You know them to be about your age, but they look so much better. Don’t necessary jump to the conclusion that they’ve had extensive plastic surgery. That is not always the case. How do you begin your own “timeless: appearance? Pick up a magazine that might be geared to a different age demographic. Shop a different store or department than your usual route. Find a mentor; someone whose style you’ve always admired to help you develop your new look.

Almost everything we do is based on appearance.

The pursuit of beauty is as old as time.

Cute babies are held longer.

We love flowers for their “beauty”.

Starts a journal The first step to finding your way back to YOU is to start a daily journal. Keep your daily activities and thoughts as a reliable thermometer to your current state of thinking. Use it to keep track of what you’re eating, wearing and feeling.

Set goals Don’t get overwhelmed in the steps to your transformation. Set standards and goals in baby steps. This is especially important if you’ve somehow lost yourself along the way. It could be as small as “I will lose fiver pounds by the end of the month.” Or “ I will devote one hour a day just for me.” Sit back, close your eyes, and visualize yourself as slimmer happier or more assertive.

Beauty begins with self acceptance.

Look in the mirror, smile and say “Hi!”

Find your energy level Every person possesses an inner clock. Don’t rely on the time of day to tell you when to eat, when to rest, etc. Let your body do the talking! It never fails to give you signs that will tell you what it needs.

Know when to let go!

You are not in charge of the universe.

No Brainer Have one or two outfits that you know make you looks terrific and required no thought. Keep no more than five cosmetics that can take you out the door and don’t have to be color coordinated. Keep one overcoat that will look stylish, take you out the door with dignity, and hide anything!

Keep Moving! Don’t stay frozen in time. It is such an easy and comfortable place to get stuck. Keep a look that is absolutely your style, but keep reinventing that look to keep up with the times. You know who the guilty ones are. You’ve seen that woman who wears that seventies Farrah Fawcett hairdo, when not even Farrah herself had kept that same look. Or better yet, that friend who was MOD in the sixties and refuses to believe that the revolution is over!

I Double Dare You Remember that game we used to play as children? Whether it’s just getting a manicure or changing your hair color, just a little something new or different can create a brand new mind set. Oh yes, of course, you can always change it back if you don’t like it. But you may love the new you and wonder why you hadn’t tried it sooner!

Learn To Forgive Get back to self-acceptance. Did you break your diet? That just means that you are human. Why is it that it’s so much easier to forgive others and not ourselves? Let it go! When you overspend a bit, maybe that’s just what you needed at that time to build your spirits. If you find it difficult to forgive others, remember that even the most well-intentioned person can hurt your feelings. Don’t dwell on it. Don’t let it stay with you, or it will convert itself into a binge, spending spree, or something far more depressing. Throw it away, and get on with your life TODAY!

Self Portrait Drawings are our subconscious speaking to us. Take a pencil or crayon, and draw a picture of yourself.
Ask yourself what your drawing says about you.
1. Did you take up the whole page?
2. Are you in the corner?
3. Are any of your body parts missing?
4. Are you wearing clothes?
5. What kind of clothes are you wearing?
6. Are you wearing shoes?
7. Are any of your body parts out of proportion?
8. What would you name your drawing?

This test will reveal to us what we need to know in order to change our image and esteem issues. The most evidential self-portrait results were the ones done by teenagers and homemakers reentering the workplace. They were most likely to draw themselves without body parts, grotesque bodies, or as being practically invisible, taking up only a small corner of the page.

Meditation Is A Beauty Ritual The well known models and celebrities, each of these great stars possessed the unique ability to go into some kind of trance when sitting behind the mirror. This is a concept that I have found to be a perfectly relaxing and enjoyable way to start a day.

The Secret of Beauty -One

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Attitude: The inner beauty that does the matter

What is trait that the models, actresses and celebrities have that causes them stand out in a crowd? Yes, you are right, it is the attitude that they project to the world. These women that you see on the street, on the movie screen, adorning the pages of your favorite magazines are not the most beautiful women ever created. But don’t tell them that!

All women can be truly beautiful. The sad fact of life is that there are some potentially lovely women out there who are holding on to some very old myths. Some “displaced housewives” who decided to throw all their beauty, health, and diet routines away because the routines were too self-indulgent or complicated. So what do they do with their extra time? They spend it adorning their home or families. Hello? What about adorning the inner house? It is not necessary to give up yourself to love someone else; it is only when you truly love and respect yourself that you can give to others freely.

Keep it simple Begin a “housecleaning” on your body, closet, handbag, cosmetics, and anything else that keeps you from feeling good about yourself and your life.

Stand up straight This sounds so ridiculously simple, but it’s one of the most evidential traits of those women we so admire. Stand against a wall with head, shoulder blades, and heels touching, and buttocks pushed into the wall. Walk away without changing this position. A great posture is a wonderful beginning for your attitude adjustment.

While you’re at it, why don’t you pick up those droopy bra straps? This will help “pick up” both those drooping shoulders and those downward-spiraling breasts.

Make the time Create precious time for yourself by setting the alarm clock thirty minutes earlier than usual. Begin rituals for yourself that will become as important to you as breathing. If you really don’t think that you have enough time during the day, then take it from the minutes wasted on phone calls, shopping, or mindless TV surfing.

Be the star of your own show You should be what people notice. Your cosmetics and clothes should not compete for attention with each other, or with you. Stay with the basics, but invent your own style. If you like the color red, then use it as a consistent accent piece in your wardrobe. Do you have a special collection of pins or bracelets? Show them off; make them your signature. But definitely do not attempt to wear more than two pieces at one time.

Have it your way After years of telling us what to wear and how to wear it, designers have given in to the acceptance that women are not going to be dictated to any more. Finally, after huge rebellions (along with lagging retail sales) in department stores across the country, there is a choice in hem lines, fabrics, and so much more. The result? If you have great legs, feel free to show them off! If you have a lovely waist, accentuate it with a long and elegant ensemble. Play up your food features and hide away those “less than perfect” areas.

Make an effort You owe it to your self-esteem, your family, and friends to try! After all, you don’t like to look at a messy house or office all day, do you? Don’t you really love and admire the majestic artwork? A lovely flower arrangement? Become your own canvas, and recreate yourself.