Showing posts with label cosmetics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cosmetics. Show all posts

Apr 2, 2009

Spring/Summer Safe Cosmetics Tips : Affordable Ways To Avoid Sunburns

It is no wonder if summer gives some sunburns to your skin. After all, it is the basic nature of anything which keeps scorching all the time. But it would be a real shocker for everyone, if you surrender to the heat of that grand fire-ball lurking overhead, without preventing those sunburns.

So if you are really intended to give this 'hot' summer a dodge, do nothing but take some simple and affordable steps before you go out under the sun. Also, be sure applying cosmetics or avoiding them, this way, this summer 2009 will cost you nothing. So there is no sunburns in your wallet too.

Safe Lips : Avoid using those lip colors which you keep using whole year. Like you, your lip too needs to 'breath' easily this summer. A thick layer of lipstick can block all the pores on your lips making it prone to wrinkles. However, you can use some nude lip glosses.

They prove s bit better. By doing so, you will be saved from using lip liners which is common thing while applying colorful lipsticks. Further, a deep lip liner may look bad if a drop of sweat drips around the lips. It gives a bad shape and bad taste to your mouth.

Safe Face : If you like a 'dry' makeup instead of using lotions and facial cream this summer, then you are a clever one. This 'dry' makeup can be done by applying some qualitative summer face powder. Using face powder is safer option than numerous creams and lotions.

Of course the face powder has to be translucent one. The dry particles of these translucent powder diffuse the potential dangers of deadly sunbeams despite allowing them to pass through, unlike the greasy lotions which provide no shield from the deadly UV rays.

Safe Hair : Never go out in the sun with even the least of moisture stuck in your hair. The heat waves vaporize the moisture in the hair harmfully, forcing the hair to lose its shine.Link

Thus the hair looks lifeless and these dead tufts bring you a bad and irritating silhouette during summer 'outings.' It would be better if you use an effective hair dryer to squeeze out moisture completely in the home itself. Only then, apply a good hair conditioner before you step out.

Safe Feet : Avoid wearing fashion footwear which are too tight and ill-fitting. Their constant rubbing against the skin of the feet causes many blisters to come up or leave some itching spots on the feet.

Consult a medical expert who can give the right antibiotic lotion to use. Even at home, you can ensure your feet free from such painful situation using foot powder all around them, before you wear your fashion shoes.

Apr 1, 2009

Makeup Manual : Mineral Cosmetics Are Naturally Safe

choosing safe organic mineral cosmeticsHey! Girlz!. I know you are tired of your conventional cosmetics. And also I am aware that for long you had been waiting for a natural and a special stuff to apply on your skin. Your wait is over.

Lo! Here it comes! The mineral cosmetics for you. You seem to be surprised. EH! I must clarify that the use of minerals is not just related to your jewelries only as you tend to think. The glamor of minerals is being used to enhance you beauty as well.

The mineral cosmetics are the latest and one and only rage among the my-skin-is-my-life girls. Wait...the minerals may sound like rocks, iron or zinc but eventually they end up giving you a very very creamy and delicate skin.

Remember, they are crushed carefully and filtered scientifically. I need not to mention, they never inspire skin irritation. Definitely, they are oil free.

Moreover, the mineral cosmetics are undoubtedly free from any health hazards. The reason..they are produced after combining varying degrees of natural ingredients.

choosing safe organic mineral cosmeticsThere are many mineral products in the market which hardly contain any toxic chemicals. I must assure you that there is no dearth of varieties and colorful mineral cosmetics.

The minerals used in various proportions have come up in a wide range of collections to give you the right beauty stuff. That too...without any potential skin ailment. Yes, I take the guarantee.

That's why I suggest you to try these mineral cosmetics once and feel the difference. I am pretty sure this could be the best substitute cosmetic for you, couldn't it be? The smile on your face SHOUTS as you have got the right cosmetics made of right materials with right combination.

Most importantly, they are hardly allergic. Naturally they have to be so. Because they are not chemchoosing safe organic mineral cosmeticsically laden like your other cosmetics. The absence of chemical colors, artificial dyes, petroleum gels make them more reliable and safe.

One more thing. Do you care enough for the environment? ...Thanks, it was quite predictable. So go for it because when you wash these cosmetics off, no chemical goes in drains to harm the atmosphere. Seems GREAT!

Finally, the question arises. What to do with your full-of-chemical cosmetics? Well..do you have a dustbin?

Mar 16, 2009

Skin Savers : A Dozen Tips To Save Your Skin This Summer

If spring comes, can summer be far behind? And when summer comes it doesn't come alone. It brings a truckload of problems. Severe sunburns to your skin can be the most dreaded of all menaces triggered by those hot and hostile UV(ultra violet) rays.

However, those UV rays cease to be dangerous when confronted nicely. You have to take just some simple steps( a dozen only, if you know how to count) to disallow your skin to fall prey to the heat of summer

1. Never step out in open without sunscreen lotion wrapped around those body parts which come in the direct contact of the sun and its deadly UV rays.

2. Try to finish all your necessary works which demand direct exposure to sun much before ten O' Clock. If you couldn't get it finished on time then leave them pending until it is three O' Clock. The sun cools down by then.

3. Drinking a lot of water and juice helps enough to prevent sunburns. Doing so maintains the glow of skin greatly and detoxification is felicitated. Drinking green tea too can have the same effect.

4. One who has undergone a skin enhancement surgery very recently or gone through botox injections session must try one's best to avoid direct sunlight at any cost. The UV rays may reverse the improvement.

5. Covering your head makes sunscreen lotions twice as effective, so leave your home with a cap or hat on your head always. However, an umbrella too can be a viable substitute.

6. Using soap based cleansers to clean your skin in summer season can backfire. Try using a non-soap or foam based facial cleanser. It drags out all the impurities and doesn't allow the skin to go dry. Avoid using scrubs injudiciously.

7. Wear those womens clothing made of 100 percent cotton only. They help your skin 'breath.' Wearing blended fabrics or polyester causes sunburns even if you have used a high quality sunscreen lotion.

8. Avoid netted and thin fabrics. They allow the deadly sun rays to pass through them which results in severe sunburns. Thus use semi-thick cotton fabrics.

9. Even fashion accessories such as hats and designer scarves should come in light shades but not in complete white. They help in keeping the skin cool. Avoid wearing fashion apparel in deep shades such as deep blue, black, red, purple etc.

10. Before you apply a sunless tanner, always get your skin exfoliated. Exfoliation helps in even and smooth application of the sunless tanner. Get assured that it contains SPF of 15 or more.

11. If exfoliation seems to be costly amid this recession, why don't you try something at home? Mix the pastes of cucumber, papaya and turmeric together and use it as an exfoliation facial mask. Applying glycolic acid too is a handy step.

12. Applying other body care products such as nourishing moisturizer before you apply sunscreen is a must. It prolongs the effects of sunscreens and prevents the skin from getting dried. Buy such one which contains Vitamin D and VitaminE.

Jan 8, 2009

Makeup Manual : How To Apply Eye Makeup

Are you planning to go out for a party tonight? Are you dreaming to be the most talked about lady over there. So don't leave any stone unturned. If you want to be a treat to watch, then there is nothing but a beautiful eye makeup which helps to do so.

A beautiful eye makeup makes you confident while talking to people in the party. It invites people to look into your eyes which results in to making a better eye contact. Thus it results into an effective communication and winning over people. How many birds have you killed with a single stone? Count it.

Remember, the communication process will fall flat as nobody likes to gaze into dry, dull and colorless eyes. Rather they will close their eyes on you and move on for some else. So there would be nothing left for you except some tears in your eyes.








So it is up to you what to choose, whether a striking eye makeup or some drops of salty water in your eyes. I hope you will go for the former one. So just open your eyes and follow the coming lines ahead, so nobody could close your eyes on you.

Set the Skin : First of all start on a better note. Make your facial skin smooth and attracting. A perfect skin tone highlights your eye makeup. So, the use of foundation and a tinted moisturizer becomes an urgency.

This hides everything which you hate to be seen by others. If something like pimples is still left over there then concealers would be your last and final shot. Here comes a beautiful face ready for an upcoming use of eye makeup products.

Undo the Under-eye Circles : Now use a different concealer to get rid of the irritating under-eye circles. Probably, the yellow-tinted works most as it matches almost all skin tones. Repeat as a single coat is not enough to conceal the dull and dark skin of inner corners.

Make Way For Shadow : Many women tend to apply eye shadows without applying eye bases. Though it is not a bad idea to do so, it is better to go for a suitable eye base as it helps to retain the eye shadows for a longer period. Who knows how long the party goes?

Bring the Shadows to Light : 2009 is a year of dark and metallic colors, so why not to choose one of them. Colors like plum, gray, brown and deeper versions of green, apart from some light metallic versions are hot this year.

Bronze and copper will make you look trendy. Apply using a brush gently. If you love to experiment, apply a metallic eyeshadow in the middle of the eyelids with a dark eyeshadow on the sides. This year application of multi-toned eyeshadow is a hit.

Eye the Eyeliners : Applying eyeliners perfectly is a boon for your eyes. The eyeliners make your eyes beautiful and help you to prevent the mess you can make while applying facial makeup. Clearly, they give you a clear cut boundary.

The eyeliner which you choose must be matching the tone of your eyeshadow. So it is better to use the same eyeshadow as an eyeliner. Dip an eyeliner brush in the eye shadow and apply carefully. In case of multi-toned eyeshadow, apply a dark eyeliner.

Use Highlighters : Though not every time necessary, applying highlighters to the inner corners can be icing on the cake. They make your eyes look more striking and healthier. Applying metallic highlighters shows the best magic. Use a golden or bronze highlighter.

Finish It Up : Your eye makeup session is almost over. But you can further enhance your eyes by applying some suitable mascaras. By doing this you can give your eyelashes a suitable and attracting length and thickness. Also you must highlight your eyebrows. It gives a balance. Curling your eyelashes, using an eyelash curler, is another step you must follow.

Dec 3, 2008

Applying Mens Cosmetics : Do's And Don'ts

For a woman, it is easy to know the basic nuances of how to apply cosmetics, as she watches her mother doing it all through her childhood. Thus she comes to know all the ethics and their pros and cons, much before she actually realizes what it is.

But for a man, who is guided, against the traditions, by his inner urge to look “beautiful”, the application of cosmetics becomes a messy process. Naturally, he was not trained to do so in his childhood. Thus he must learn to do it the right way.

No Foundations With Facial Hair : It is okay if you love to use foundations to hide spots, scars and pimples on your face. But behold! You need to have a clean shave before you apply foundations. It helps you stop it making visible on your facial hair.

Concealers Go Well : Because you have beards, it doesn't mean that you have no right to hide the blemishes and spots on your face. You can think of applying concealers. Concealers and facial hair go well with each other.









Concealers Should be Lighter : There is a problem with concealers. They tend to reveal their identity if happen to be darker than the skin tone. So always use something which is slightly lighter in color than your skin tone.

Say No to Oily Foundation : An oily foundation is most suitable for a woman. But for a man, the water solution is the best buy. As this solution tends to be thin, it does not get clotted on the skin. Thus leaving no clue that you are wearing makeup.

No Glittering Moisturizer : Sellers in the name of mens moisturizers, may turn up giving you something made for women. They make your face look oily and shining. So ask for a genuine products which matches you skin tone. Remember it must match you skin tone.

When to Say No To Foundation Again : If you need to attend a press conference or you want to steal the limelight at a party, then there is no way the need to apply foundations. These are the places where you have to face cameramen. Thus with every click, you face will shine more than the camera flashes. Thus avoid foundation and apply powder which matches your skin tone.

Dark Eyeliners are Dreading : It is okay to apply light eyeliners as they give a definite look to your eyelashes. But there is no rational behind applying too deep ones. They make you look womanish. So no way you are allowed to compromise with your masculinity.

No to Colored Mascara : If you love to give your lashes some length and make them look fuller, then use clear mascara only. The colored mascara become noticeable after hours and make a mess on the face.

Dec 2, 2008

MakeUp Manual : Tips to Applying Lipstick and Its Colors

Just like the beautiful apparel on your body, the lipsticks too play the role of being wonderful and passionate dresses wrapped around your lips. No wonder why each and every word uttered by you seems to be not only sweet but wonderfully colorful too.

Undoubtedly, these lipsticks are too much important to someone's personality, then it can be blasphemous to use them without proper care and guidance. Following is an attempt to make you believe that choosing the right lipstick and applying in a proper way is no less than an art.

Knowing Your Type to Determine the Color:

The coming year will see completely different trends in choosing of lip colors. We have to choose lip colors which resonate with our facial skin type. Thus it is advisable to figure out our lips' shapes and sizes, our skin tone etc. before choosing the right pick.

Thick and Large Lips : If you have a pair of such lips then deep shades of violet, golden, purple, bronze, gray, brown etc are the best options for you.

Thin and Sharp Lips : For such types of lips, just do the opposite. Buy the lighter versions of the above given colors. However, there are some more colors such as; olive, berry etc you can think of.

Olive Face Skin : If the skin tone of your face is olive then use the shades like gray, brown, warm peach.

Reddish Face Skin : In case your facial skin tone happens to be reddish, then use any shade of brown or terracotta.

Applying Lip Liners :

It is something not needed by everyone. Basically, used by those who don't have a clear-cut boundary between the lips outline and its adjoining skin. If you have to go through such situation, it is better to choose out a lip liner which matches your skin tone and the color of your lipstick.

It should be no way different from the lipstick otherwise the visible outline will be embarrassing to you. While applying the lip liner, start outlining from the center of the lips to their edges.

Applying Lipsticks :

Once you are over with the lip liners, it is time to apply the lipsticks. However, you may apply lip liners to the whole of you lips. It works as a base for the lipsticks.

Apply as far as possible the even amount of lipstick on both the lips, using a brush. Once it is over, press both the lips against each other for few moments. It helps to fill the fine gaps left while applying lipstick.

As applying once only doesn't give the desired touch, you need to repeat the process. So before applying it again, use a tissue to blot the lips. Now reapply using the brush again.

After the second application, use again the tissue to blot your lips. Then it is the time to give it the finishing touch. Now instead of using brush, use the lipstick directly on the lips. Now do another blotting of your lips.

Make it Last Longer :

It is always frustrating to see the lipstick fading away only after few hours., making a complete mess of cosmetics on your lips and making it look deserted.

So in order to see it last for whole of the day, you can think of applying lipstick sealant beneath the lipstick. It is too simple. Just apply a bit of sealant on your lips then using a tissue get your lips blotted. Once it is over, apply the color.

The other idea may be of using powder on your lips before the application of lipsticks. Many recommend mixing up the lipstick with the powder. It really lasts longer.

Dec 1, 2008

Mens Cosmetics : Solutions To End Facial Woes

Only a few years ago, a statement like “cosmetics for men” would have generated numerous weird responses and expressions. Such a thing would have brought many creases, not only on the forehead of the women but even on those of the men.

However, the things today are not as astonishing as the cosmetics-are-taboo-for-men days. The growing population of meterosexuals has made us to think that gone are the days when cosmetics and men shared a hostile relation.










However, the men's rising affinity with cosmetics needs to be handled carefully as most of the men are clueless about what to use for the desired “look”. Here are some tips which can make a man look “beautiful”. Surely, men are the new women.

Protecting Face : To reduce big pores, irritating blemishes, unwanted redness on the face, a man has got the answer in the products like foundations. Such cosmetics, containing SPF, provide a perfect cover to a male face helping to reduce complications which make face unattractive. The deadly elements of sunlight are kept at bay by these foundations.

Removing Shine : Due to the oily nature of face, many times it starts giving intolerable shine. At maximum instances, it becomes embarrassing. Thus search for powder made especially for men in the cosmetics shops. They are the successful tools to give a man's face a perfect look. To see the maximum effect one should give one's face a powder coating, using a brush, after applying the foundation.

Decorating Cheeks : A man, after coming from office, looks high and dry. Thanks to the stress at the office. No wonder, the stress takes its toll keeping the glow off the cheeks. Thus to get rid of this deserted look and colorlessness , the use of blushes is advisable.

Loving Lips : The chill windy blows make the lips rough and dry. It may be objectionable to your girl. You have every reason to make it smoother and silky. So venture out to the market to buy a pack of lipsticks..oops! Sorry, lip balms. They make your lips shiny and colorful.

Covering Scars : It becomes immensely important to hide the scars and some other spots which are damaging to good looks. In this situation, concealers come to the rescue. They work just as the foundations do but are not meant to be applied on the whole face. Rather, one should apply to the scars only.

Maintaining Eyebrows : Apart from looking after the face, the proper care of eyebrows too is immensely necessary. The well-groomed eyebrows give the face a majestic touch and look. Thus eyebrow pencils should be used. Does it look too womanish ?

Hope this solution based write-up may help you a lot. Very soon, I will come back with some tips telling how to apply these cosmetics exactly.

Nov 7, 2008

Applying Facial Cleansers : What Men Should Do

There was a time when facial cleansers were as far from men as London is from New York. They always thought that it was something made only for women.

Hence, they, after coming home from all days hard work, used to splash some water on their face using a soap or something else. Of course, not a facial cleanser.

As a result, they saw their facial skin overladen with impurities and unwanted dirt. That seemed be snatching away the charm of their faces.

Finally, they wanted to get the charm back on their face. Thus, for last many years we have seen an awesome increase in its consumption by men.

Definitely, they have got every right to make their skin smoother, cooler and shinning. However, merely frequent applying of face cleansers will not do any good to them.

It needs some care and guide based on past experiences of others and medials professionals. As I had promised in last posting that I would turn up with tips for men on applying facial cleansers, here are some :

Double Bubble : As men's lifestyles tend to make them carry more dirt on their face, they need to use facial cleansers twice a day. It is compulsory to do the cleaning in the evenings when you come back from office. It will give your face a cleaner look washing all your dirt. The open pores will allow your skin to detoxify itself all thorough the night when you sleep. Thus the second facial cleansing is needed in the mornings.

No Sand On Hand : Before you apply facial cleansers on your face, you get ensured that your hands are clean. Use a good soap to clean your hands. Any dirt on your hands will mar the effect of the cleansers.

Wipe Your Face : To get the best result, you need to use some lukewarm water to clean the facial skin just before you apply the facial cleanser. Dip a piece of washcloth into the water. Then make two to three simple rounds of the wet cloth on your face. Now your face is ready for cleansers.

Apply Softly : Now, you are supposed to take some amount of cleanser on palms. Rub both palms against each other mildly. When the foam comes out, you gently apply on whole of your face except the eyes. Leave it for few minutes then wash off using lukewarm water. Apply a moisturizer then.

Finally, I must say that there is a great resemblance between how a man should apply a facial cleanser and how a woman does so. To know it in detail, you may see applying facial cleansers the best way.

Nov 5, 2008

Applying Facial Cleansers The Best Way

Applying facial cleansers seems to be a very easy task to everyone. However, we have to be careful otherwise it may be a dangerous to us as a slight indifference and carelessness may turn into unwanted skin-irritation and its itching.

Probably, the following list of do's and don'ts will be helpful. Another thing! The following tips are exclusive for women, though many things are suitable for a man also. In few days, I will come with some lines for men on this issue.

Scan Your Skin : This might be the first step towards a hazard-free facial cleansing. Our skin type vary a lot, though not person to person. You skin type may be oily or dry. The third type comes somewhere in between.

Gel for Oily : Choose a cleanser which may absorb this sticky stuff on your face to make it a bit drier. As a result you will not see the dust making layers on your face. Use gel-cleansers.

Cream for Drier : For the drier type, creamy cleansers carrying a certain proportion of minerals and moisturizing elements should be applied. The shopkeeper can help you buy the best product.

Say No to Dr. Chemical : Sometimes, you may feel irritated seeing the excessive oil-flow on your skin. It doesn't mean that you will buy something which promises to remove the oil better than any other products. Beware! It may contain highly toxic elements. These chemicals will squeeze out everything, not only oil, from the skin only to make it look more pale and weaker. They may cause acne etc.

Overuse Never Works : No way you are allowed to apply cleansers excessively. Apply in limits. Neither enough in quantity nor much in frequency. Applying once a day works. Twice in the special cases!

Keep a Tab On the Season : Never forget to apply moisturizers after you wash off the facial cleansers. Do it, even if it is summers. However, in winters you must replace it with a cream based facial cleanser. It works fine.

Keep Irritation at Bay : Many products with great smell are available in the market. They use a lot of artificial elements to give good-smell and fragrant. They may be allergic and cause itching and irritation. Avoid them.

Be on Time : While applying a face cleanser, you are not supposed to be in haste. Not too relaxed either! Don't wash it off your face too soon after applying. However, don't leave it for too long also. In both cases the benefits minimize.

Make it Clean and Wet : Before applying it, you are supposed to give your face some splashes of not-so-cold water. A wet face is needed to apply cleanser. Even wash your hands neatly. On the other hand use lukewarm water to remove the cleanser.

Hop Over the Soap : To get the maximum benefits out of your facial cleansers, never use a soap to clean your face. It cuts down the improvements and may cause wrinkles and linings on your face.

Keep an Eye Over the Eyes : While applying the moisturizer or the cleanser itself, don't allow them to creep into your eyes. It may invite serious damage and irritation.

Toners Come Midway :
This is important to get the maximum result. When you remove the cleanser, please use a toner to derive the best of this cleaning process. Though your cleanser cleans your face greatly, the toner wipes the dirt completely if left any. Also, a face moisturizer must be used only when a toner has been used.

Sep 12, 2008

Pouring Snake Venom into Cream to Kill Wrinkles

First it gave your lips a fresh lease of life, and now this snake venom will ensure that the same happens to your skin too.

Inspired by Du Wop's lip gloss Lip Venom which is used to make dry lips healthier and plumpy, Planet Skincare, as the cream is called, uses synthesized snake venom to reduce lines and wrinkles on your face.






Since last week, when it was launched in Selfridges, it has become one of the most sought after body care products, especially among the ladies in their 30's. Please note! It is being sold at the speed of 50 pots per day!

The cream's synthesized venom works mimicking a snakebite. The application of the cream “stuns” the skin as if it has been stung by a venomous snake. The real players behind this “beautification” are the amino acids found in a snake's venom.

As we age, the wrinkles increase, as our muscles loose their ability to contract. Thus the venom's amino acids found in the cream send a fake message of “contraction” to the nerves. As a result the nerves order the muscles to contract. This leads to the killing of wrinkles.

The venom used in the cream is a synthetic version of Temple Viper' venom. This viper is said to be a type of rattle snake, originated from Malaysia.

As a matter of fact, it has proved to be a much awaited reliever for those are too scared to have Botox injections. "This could work for somebody who doesn't want injections,” says Aamer Khan, medical director of the Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic in London.

However, despite all the hoopla behind it, we can't term it as something charismatic. As he himself says, “ The effects are not going to be as dramatic as with Botox. It will also need to be re-applied as the body gets rid of it quickly."

About its efficiency, the reports and manufacturers say that more than 50% wrinkles are vanished after its routined application. Moreover, it makes the skin 82% smoother. Strikingly, these results can be found only in 28 days.

Aug 12, 2008

Botox Cream to Bury Your Wrinkles




Botox cream can do wonders to any middle aged person removing the wrinkles, especially if the person is too scared of coming under the knife in the name of plastic surgery, or is equally apprehensive about the much talked-about botox injections.

But fortunately, the judicious and guided application of botox cream has been proved medically safe unlike the botox injections which can paralyze the face muscles. Even, the surgical intervention has proved fatal, damaging the vital tissues on the face.

Botox cream, by many it has been considered, as the most successful anti aging cream. The medicinal component “Acetyl Hexapeptide-3” found in this cream works magically, though slowly, in removing the wrinkles.

This face care product has got a status of panachea and comes up with treating some other face related problems too. It is capable of removing dark circles beneath the eyes and provides enough moisture to retrieve the lost glaze of the facial skin.

The best benefit, as I do believe, of using botox cream is that it burns very few holes in your pockets. Because, its usage determines the dumping of other face care products to the dustbin. Definitely, the botox cream is a reliable alternative to many other skin friendly creams.

However, its miraculous power to remove wrinkles can't be experienced overnight. The embarrassing lines on the face will get to disappear slowly and completely providing a total relief from the stress of getting older, litterally.