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The Benefits Of Mineral Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Everywhere I look today new articles are popping up on Mineral Makeup and the outstanding benefits it provides! Here is one of the most recent articles from Angie Leighsmith.

A new spin on an old trend is showing up on the faces of women all across the country. This new trend is the use of mineral make-up and it's causing a beauty revolution. Mineral makeup has been used by women and men for centuries. Archeological digs have revealed makeup and cosmetic tools as far back as approximately 10,000 years. Now, celebrities like Cameron Diaz are showing up on the red carpet wearing the same type of eyeliner a Pharaoh's queen might have.

It seems like everyone these days wants to live healthier. They eat organic food, cut out preservatives, and now use mineral make up. It's the latest addition to an emerging beauty culture dedicated to better living. Unlike traditional products, mineral makeup is based on hypoallergenic loose powder that naturally nourishes the skin and that is good news for women with sensitive skin.

For years, women faced problems caused by unnatural oil buildup, harmful chemical exposure, and the uncomfortable masks of foundations, all of which is not experienced when using mineral make up.

Instead, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

- Mineral makeup lets you enhance your skin with positive beauty choices while not create more problems such as traditional makeup feeling like a mask. Mineral makeup's texture is lighter and different. Even with more coverage, you'll see a natural radiance and more of your skin, which can breathe.

- It contains ingredients good for your skin. Minerals like titanium, zinc, iron oxides and mica,refresh and rejuvenate the skin offering a genuine beauty solution.

- Mineral make up does not enhance wrinkles like traditional powders. Minerals create a healthy glow similar to the kind you had in your teens and 20's.

- Minerals help protect skin from sun. The sun is said to be the number-one aging agent. The zinc oxide found in mineral make up offers a natural protection.

- They make up can be used after peels. Skin procedures such as lasers and peels are common in today's spas and minerals are a natural choice to help calm and soothe your red, bruised, itchy, and inflamed skin. In fact, many experts suggest the use of it
after certain treatments since minerals cool the skin and encourage faster healing

Some other positive benefits of mineral make up are:

- No harmful ingredients with virtually no allergy risk

- Will not block your pores

- SPF - protects your skin from the sun

- Anti-inflammatory, helps to calm and soothe irritated skin

- Very water resistant which is great for humid environments

- Mineral makeup stays on longer and doesn't crease or smear easily

- Complete coverage for skin conditions like acne, rosacea & redness

- Contains no fillers such as oil. Talc, dyes and synthetic preservatives

- Composed of inert minerals which means it cannot support bacteria

- Not tested on animals

It is incredibly clear that the benefits of using completely natural mineral makeup far outweigh the advantages of traditional makeup products. Instead of blocking oils in and keeping important vitamins out, natural mineral make up helps nourish the skin leaving you with a remarkable glowing complexion. Not only is using natural mineral make up necessary, it is crucial when working towards having healthy skin with fewer blemishes.

Nail Fungus and Nail Salons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:59:00 +0000

Hiya Readers!

We all know that artificial nails have come to stay. It is rare to find a woman who doesn’t wear it these days. This naturally follows that they are used in covering their natural toes and to make them more beautiful. However, women have been known to use artificial nails to cover up nail fungus infection hence resulting in a coined word “artificial nail fungus”. Unfortunately, this doesn’t cure nor solve the problem. Instead, it worsens it.

Let me explain. Nail fungus grows in a favorable environment in which there is a lot of moisture and it is dark. Now when you apply artificial nails to the already infected toe nails, it creates an environment that is both dark and has a lot of moisture. Since these fungi grow only in areas that are airless and on feet that are both damp and warm, the artificial nail thus inhibits the easy flow of air around the toenail. Fungal nail infections are more common among the toe nails than among the finger nails. But please note that any finger nail that isn’t natural but attached to the real finger nail is a huge contributor to the spread of the fungal infection.

It is understandable that when the nails look yellowed as a result of the infection, the natural inclination is to want to put it out of sight and hide because of the stares you get on the fingers or toenails. But know that when you hide the nails under artificial nails, you are creating a more enabling environment that will foster the faster growth and spread of the fungus. So, while it is covered, no one else of course sees the nails while it keeps getting destroyed and the condition worsens. If this gets to the extreme, you may not even be able to hide it any longer as the nail becomes so bad that it is virtually impossible to even apply the artificial nails.

This is the reason it is better for you to nip the “monster” in the bud. The spread of the fungus nail infection is even more common among the women than men because of the flourishing beauty industry. It is common fact that women these days visit nail shops where professional nail experts help apply the artificial nails they want. Now, its very easy for women to get their pedicures and manicures done for them at these salons and because of this, nail spas are very rampant and well patronized by women and even some men.

However, these same salon shops which are a source of satisfaction to women can also be a source of sadness as they beautiful nails they go to sculpt their nails, can become infected by the nail fungus infection. This is possible because certain women who also visit these shops may have the nail fungus growing in their fingernails.

So my advice to all of you, is to observe and evaluate nail salons you visit. Check to see if they are practicing good hygiene and disinfection procedure, such as disinfecting/cleaning their working area as well as their implement tools that are being used.

Spellbinding Nails Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Hiya!!

I'm really excited to inform all of you that Spellbinding Nails is having an amazing 1000 Giveaway!!

The giveaway is open until Oct 31st, 2011. Awesome isn't it!?

Click HERE to enter!

How to stop biting your nails

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:55:00 +0000

Hi, Readers!

Are you a nail biter?...Do you know that nail biting is the result of stress, worries and boredom. There are many who unconsciously start biting nails. And nail biting is perhaps one of the most common habits present in this world. As much as forty four percent of adolescents are habituated of biting their nails. About 30% of the children between 7 and 10 and about 25% of the young adults are habituated of biting nails.

It is generally seen that males are more prone to nail biting than females. And to make it soft for people engaged in biting nails, it is found out that people with higher intelligence levels are more prone to biting. It might be because of higher level of stress and higher level of responsibility that is associated with higher intelligence. When it comes to stop biting nails, it is easier said than done. It requires a lot of effort to break this habit.

It would take time and patience to stop nail biting. Let us have a look at some of the suggestions that might help you biting your nails. Have emery board or have nail clippers wherever you go. You can go for nail creams that taste very bitter and help stop nail biting. It is also better to wear gloves and bandages to stop biting nails.

You can have a rubber band attached to your wrist to let you remind that you have to stop biting. Your family members and friends should always remind you whenever they see your fingers in your mouth. Many feel that biting your nails is perhaps the most innocuous amongst the so called bad habits. Most of the children and even adults have the habit of nail biting but biting should never be taken lightly. It has grave results.

Have you ever thought what the function of your nails is? Well, it has to protect your fingertips. It helps you to pick up small things and yes, how can we forget its function to relive itching. Now think about the situation when you do not have those nails to help you out.

When you bite your nails you are actually breaking your skin and that becomes an entry point for germs. If you have seen any compulsive nail biting person you would find that they engage in so much so that they actually bleed the finger nails. And that is a sure shot way of getting infections. We all know that germs reside under your fingernails and biting nails results in the transfer of those germs from your nails to your mouth.

However, if that is not enough, try to visualize all the things you touched all through the day and now think about all those getting an entry into the mouth. You can use special nail polish that tastes very awful and that would help you stop nail biting. It tastes so bitter that you won't put your fingers again in your mouth.

Ebay Seller Review: TomTop & Ideacharms

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:25:00 +0000

Hiya!

I've decide to make a quick post on my recent won auction items on Ebay and mention a few early observation I've notice from the sellers so far. I'm going to start off by mentioning that I won these two items the same day. The first item I won was from the ebay seller ideacharms and it was 20x pink face fimo rod sticks. One of the things that I notice was that after sending out my paypal payment on Sept. 16 - I received a shipping notice on ebay that my item was shipped on the next day ( Sept. 17 ) of my paid item along with a tracking number - pretty much what some ebay seller's usually do.

Another detail I notice was the instant feedback this seller left the same day I paid for the item, which makes it to be a great seller so far based on its great communication & selling skills.Now, the item is expected to be delivered to me around 10/05/11- 10/19/11 which its approximately 4 - 5 weeks I may say, and I find that to be I really good and reasonable shipping time. Of course, if there's no holidays or postal problems that may delay the shipped item - other than that, so far I'm liking my purchase experience with this seller.

On the other hand, I won the white acrylic powder nail art builder manicure from the seller tomtop_auction. I also paid this seller on Sept. 16 and was shipped on the 20th. no feedback has been given to me yet for paying on time which is okay, because a few sellers wait to give it after the buyer has received the item. It's expected delivery date is around 09/26/11 - 10/03/11 reasonable shipping time as well. The only set back about this seller, is that they don't provide you with a tracker number because they say; "we choose the Hong Kong flat airmail without a tracking number. It usually takes one month work days for the item to get to your local office as for the usual international terms. However, you can check the shipping information showing the item sent out at our company's website:http://www.tomtop.com/trackorder ".

It was really nice of them to inform me about it and giving me a straight forward detail, because not to many ebay sellers do so. They have a really great communication skills and they response to all my questions pretty fast as well.

So far, when it comes to comparing both sellers based on their communication and selling skills as well as shipping. I must say that for now I rate the both ebay sellers equal. I will keep you guys posted as soon as I receive my items and will do a product review on them! :)

Using a prepaid debit card for online shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:47:00 +0000

Hiya,

A few months back one of my nail technician friends asked me what payment method I use to pay online when I shop for my cosmetic and nail supplies. They inform me that having to use their actual credit card have them concern about online shopping "security" website and fearing that their information might end up getting stolen. So, that's when I suggested them to use a prepaid debit card with the visa / mastercard logo on them. These prepaid debit cards don't hold no type of personal information, and they are easily to upload money as well.

With a prepaid debit card, you won’t spend more than you load on to the card. When you make a deposit on the card, the total amount becomes your limit. This can help you figure out just how much money you have to work with. It can also help you decide how to spend it. These prepaid debit cards work just like a credit card in many situations. You can use them online, in supermarkets, the mall, or really any place that accepts credit cards. This can be very convenient, especially when you want to do some shopping on the Internet.

In addition, they are a variety of prepaid debit cards, which in some cases they may have an annual fee, activation fee, credit check, build up credit ( if you have poor credit or no credit ). However, others don't have non of the above. As you look online for one, be sure to compare the different offers available. Read through the fine print and understand the fees involved before you apply. Then fill out an application and get ready to get approved right away. Making the most of the card is then up to you. You can visit Credit Card City for a list of prepaid debit cards.

Happy Shopping! :)

UV Builder Polish Soak Off Gel Nail

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:00:00 +0000

Hiya,

Bornprettystore is having a 10% off coupon TENOFFK31 discount on items used in their video. This is a pretty good kit, I recommend it! :)

How to do it:UV Builder Polish Soak Off Gel Nail Art Tutorial

1. Apply a layer of soak off gel
2. Put nails under the UV lamp
3. Apply another layer of soak off gel
4. Put nails under the UV lamp
5. Apply another color of soak off gel
6. Put nails under the UV lamp
7. Apply a layer of soak off gel
8. Put nails under the UV lamp
9. Apply the top coat
10. Put nails under the UV lamp
11. Apply the cuticle nail oil

Spring 2011 Nail Trends

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:05:00 +0000

Hiya,

Beautiful nail lacquer colours from butter London and Deborah Lippmann for the Spring 2011 Nail Trends. It's a must have collection! So go ahead watch the video and check them out! @ Beauty.com

Yesurprise: China Wholesale

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Hiya,

Weekend has started off pretty smooth for me, which I so LOVE!... so, before heading out with the family just wanted to keep your guys posted on a cool site I found and had to join. It's call Yesurprise a wholesale site from China. They have really cool things and you can buy anything from wigs, evening dresses, personal care cosmetics and jewelry at Wholesale Price!. The best thing of all is that when you register for the first time you'll get a free pocket watch as a registration gift.

Listia...getting free stuff !

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:52:00 +0000

Hiya,

I'm using Listia - a fun way to trade things you don't need for stuff you want. I think you'll like it!. Listia helps you get cool stuff without spending money. Just give away things you don't need and get stuff you want in return. You should join me on Listia to get some cool free stuff plus a special bonus gift!

3D Flower & Butterfly

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:53:00 +0000

Hiya,

Just though I would share with you guys my first attempt on 3D acrylic design. I'm feeling pretty excited and happy with the results :)

NailsMag Giveaway: Try Real Silver Top Coat for Free

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 29 May 2011 01:02:00 +0000

Hiya! Nails magazine & Real Gold Inc. our running a contest/giveaway. Go check it out and try to get your free Real Silver Top Coat Nail Lacquer from Real Gold Inc .

The first 200 techs to respond to this announcement will receive a free sample of Real Silver Top Coat Nail Lacquer from Real Gold Inc. This unique brush-on top coat is infused with glitter made of pure silver and glides easily over polish, acrylics, and gels. Send your name and complete mailing address to BillCrowley@RealGoldInc.comand if you’re one of the first 200 respondents, the company will send you a bottle of Real Silver Top Coat to enjoy at no cost.Expires: 06.30.2011

BPS Contest- Giveaways: 6PCS Black Waterproof Eyeliner Gel Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:56:00 +0000

Hiya! Born Pretty Store is having a eyeliner contest/giveaway here's the details: http://www.bornprettystore.com/contest-giveaways-6pcs-cute-eyeliner-n-13.html enter your link here: BornPretty Store Facebook One Entry per person (1 reply only). Post either on Facebook / blog / youtube the contest, you can also find some beauty forums to promote this contest. Copy your link of Facebook / blog / youtube and enter it on BornPrettyStore facebook page. Duplicate replies will be deleted, do NOT reply more than once. Read the details carefully, make sure you follow the rules.

Contest Details:

One week contest: May 18th - May 25th

How Do I enter:

Members must like us on facebook.

Good Luck to all! :)

CND Shellac new color releases

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 May 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Hiya! Shellac New Colors are expected to be released on September 2011. What do you think of the new colors? I'm loving them already! especially Purple Purple & Hotski to Tchotchke... I wonder where they came up with that name :) .

Shellac Color Previews

Wet n Wild Bloom Collection Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 May 2011 19:37:00 +0000

Wet n Wild Bloom Collection Giveaway! Go visit her blog for more details & to submit your entry: http://www.glam-morena.com

Good Luck!

Chiquitita: Hello Kitty

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Hiya!!

I'm feeling really excited because I finally had a chance to do my very first full-set of hands on a young model... and of course with mommy's permission! They turned out really adorable :)

Elegance... animal print.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 May 2011 23:21:00 +0000

Hiya,

Elegance is another of my in class work and as you can notice its another animal print trend we're having this year, hehe. The professor had told us that we needed to create a full-set of hands using any of the materials she had given us. So based on my model and her lifestyle I figured this was the best combination. I love the results and my model Migdalia too! :)

Beauty in green

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:23:00 +0000

Hey!

Beauty in green is an inspiration I got based on the different colors of nature combined together that I am able to enjoy daily. The beautiful mountain view I have on my back porch with colorful trees, flowers and the two tone grass.
Love it! :)

Animal Print: Yellow Leopard Nail Art

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:49:00 +0000

Hey, everybody!

I'm feeling my wild side today so I decided to create some nice Leopard animal print nail art design and share the pictures with you. Hope you like it! :)

e.l.f. vs Sephora

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:56:00 +0000

Hi guys!
I've been pretty much busy with college and everything else. However, I took this time to share with all of you a special E.l.f offer thats going on until May 12. So if you buy now you'll get FREE SHIPPPING on these items! Use code SAVE90 by May 12, 2011.

Contest- Giveaways: Win the whole kit of 10 colors cracking nail polish

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:40:00 +0000

Hey guys!
Just wanted to keep you posted on a contest / giveaway that BornPrettyStore.com is having which will be running about a week and they will be 3 lucky winners who will win 10 colored cracking polish. In addition to that a clear topcoat and a silver base color nail polish for the cracking polish. I find it pretty cool! So go ahead and enter.

Good Luck!

Contest Details:

One week contest: 29th April - 6th May

How Do I enter:

Members must like us on facebook.

Facebook / blog / youtube the contest, if you don't have any of the account,then you can find some forum to promote this contest. Copy your link of Facebook / blog / youtube link under this post:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=127789253961945

One Entry per person (1 reply only). Duplicate replies will be deleted, do NOT reply more than once.

BornPrettyStore will take all of the entries and use random.org to select the winner! The winner's reply# will be the number that random.org will select.

Seminar: Marble & Ebru Art

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0000

Good Morning my Readers...

I'm feeling pretty excited today. I am getting ready to head out and take an early seminar @ my local Del Rio Beauty Supply. I will try to take a few pictures and post them here later on today. God Bless!

Professional Beauty Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:26:00 +0000

Hi Readers,

I just received my new Nailpro subscription edition by mail and thought I would share with you a few list of professional beauty magazine with you that I have subscribe or bought at a newsstand. I must say, there's endless beauty magazine out there - you just need to know how to search for them. Most of the magazine's a purchase our based either on Nails or generally on Beauty. So go ahead, take your time browsing around the list of magazine's I listed below for you.

Enjoy!

IN THE USA

Nailpro Magazine - USA Based - Ships world-wide
Click HERE to see exactly what this wonderful magazine has to offer. You can also subscribe online. 13 issues just $24.00 in the USA (includes the "Gold Book"); Students $20 (include a copy of student ID to qualify); Canada/Mexico $45, other international orders $89.
Credit Card Holders may call 1-800-624-4196 or (818) 760-9083. Allow 6-8 weeks for mailing of first issue. Back issues can be obtained by calling 1-800-442-5667.

Nails Magazine - USA Based - Ships world-wide
Click HERE to go directly to this site.

Phone orders taken at #1-888-NAILS-44.

USA subscribers -- Subscribe online today and receive your first preview issue. As a USA subscriber, you'll receive a full year of NAILS Magazine (12 issues plus the Free annual FACT BOOK) for just $20--that's over 80% off the cover price. After reviewing your preview issue, if you choose not to subscribe, just write "Cancel" on the bill. You'll owe nothing, and you may keep the preview issue with their compliments. Allow 6-8 weeks for first issue.

IN THE NETHERLANDS:

Prof Nail
http://www.prof-nail.nl

IN UK:

Professional Nails
Professional Nails is a published as a supplement to Professional Beauty magazine.
London, United Kingdom
http://www.professionalbeauty.co.uk/

SCRATCH...The #1 magazine in Great Britain
The Forum for Nail Professionals
Web Site: http://www.scratchmagazine.co.uk/

IN CANADA:

Exceptionail Magazine
Website: http://www.exceptionail.ca
Email: info@exceptionail.ca

IN AUSTRALIA /NEW ZEALAND:

CRUCiAL POINTS Magazine
Website: http://www.crucialpoints.com.au

IN JAPAN:

STYLISH NAIL
FROM THE NELPRA MAGAZINE SHOP
(FEATURES LOADS OF NAIL-RELATED MAGAZINES!)
Even if you can't read Japanese, these are worth looking at the pictures!

My Creation: Tiger Nails

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:56:00 +0000

Hey everyone!
Just felt like sharing with all of you an art nail designed I was ask to demonstrate at my college (Industrial Technical College). I must say, it was an interesting morning...and I enjoyed it all!

CND Shellac on BetterzTV

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:36:00 +0000

How to have a longer lasting manicure. Let's talk nails with Jan Arnold & Better TV.