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For radiant skin
Stay hydrated to keep your skin soft and supple. Seal in water externally after a shower by applying lotion to damp skin. As you age, you'll hit some bumps along the way. Care for your skin as you do your most prized possession and you'll see the benefits quickly, as well as years from now.
Don't want leathery skin?
Correcting Minor Mistakes
Is your blush or eyeshadow too dark or the wrong color?
For a quick and easy spot removal, use a Q-tip dipped in makeup remover. It´s easy to get into a small area without having to start all over and it works great!
Foundation
The right foundation for your skin should make you look like you're really not wearing any at all. You should look like you have naturally perfect skin. When choosing a foundation that best matches your skin, when you apply it, it should literally disappear into your skin. Always test your foundation before buying it. You don't want to be stuck with makeup you'll never use. I'm sure you've heard, try it on your hand or on your arm. Don't do that! That's not your face! When sampling a foundation for your skin, apply it on the side of your face, close to your chin. The idea is to find a color of foundation that will blend into your skin exactley.
When applying your foundation, use a sponge. And be sure to cover your whole face, you want it to be even. I recommend using a light powder to set the foundation.
For Fuller Lips
Blush
If you're unsure about what color of blush to buy, go for something natural. A tip for figuring out what natural is for you. When you come inside from it being cold, look at your cheeks. That's natural. No, don't get bright pink!! Well, you can if you wanna, but .... we wouldn't recommend it. We believe that less is always more. Always try to make your lipstick with your blush. If you wear red lipstick, don't wear red blush, but make it come together naturally where you don't look like a clown but a natural woman.
What is the shelf life of my beauty products?
• Concealer Up to 12 months.
• Powder 2 years.
• Cream & gel cleansers 1 year.
• Pencil eye liner Should be sharpened regularly, will last up to 3 years.
• Eyeshadow Will last up to 3 years
• Foundation Check the ingredients: A water-based foundation will last up to 12 months, oil-based will last up to 18 months.
• Lip Liner Up to 3 years
• Lip Stick Some experts say 1-2 years. Others say up to 4 years.
What everyone agrees on is that if it smells bad, throw it out, it's spoiled.
Extra tip: If you store lipstick in the refrigerator, it will last longer.
Bonus tip: Want your lipstick to last longer during the day? Shade in lips with lip liner before applying lipstick.
• Mascara This beauty product expires the fastest, you should throw it out after 3-4 months.
• Nail Polish Up to 12 months. • Brushes Wash every 2-3 months in mild detergent
• Sponges Wash weekly and discard monthly. (that’s why they come in big packs)
Manage Your Mane
Before applying shampoo, make sure your hair is soaking wet! You'll need less shampoo as a result, according to international hair and scalp specialist Philip Kingsley, author of Hair, An Owner's Handbook (Aurum). Pour a little into the palms of your hands, rub it in, then smooth palms over the surface of your hair. Using the pads of your fingertips, massage shampoo into your scalp. Every now and then, run your fingers through your hair from front to back; this prevents tangling.
Be sure to rinse your hair thoroughly. You don't want any shampoo residue left behind, it will make your hair have a dull shine.
Now it's time to apply conditioner. How much do you really need? According to experts at our local Hair Salon and Spa, they say you only need about a dime-size dollop if your hair is shorter than 4 inches long; the size of a quarter if your hair is longer. They also said to apply conditioner to the ends of your hair only!
To prevent greasy hair from applying styling products such as gel, mousse, wax and other products, apply to the ends of your hair only. Fluff it up some while the products are still on your hairs, but don't saturate the top of your hair with it when you first apply it. If you're using a voluming or root lifting spray, apply it only to the roots of your hair and then work it through the tresses.
Homemade Recipes
Homemade Sunburn Relief - Cucumber Sunburn Lotion
1 Cucumber
1/4 Glycerin
1/4 Rose-Water
Directions: Squeeze the juice out of the cucumber with a lemon juicer and mix with the glycerin and rose water.
Teeth Whitening
Baking Soda: An old-time favorite, baking soda has many
purposes, including tooth whitening. Most dentists agree that it's
safe to use and works fairly quickly. You can use it alone on a damp
toothbrush or mix it with toothpaste to help neutralize the salty
taste. Also check out our Baking Soda Tips page.
Hydrogen Peroxide: One of the most popular home remedies, peroxide, is cheap and most people have it on hand. Chances are, you will feel some burning in your gums, but you'll be left with clean, whiter teeth. Typically, most people will see results within a couple of weeks but it can happen much sooner. It's also safe to gargle, but don't swallow.
Brush your teeth as you normally do, and then swish for about a minute. Follow up by spitting it out and rinsing thoroughly with water. Another way to use it is by dipping a cotton swap in the solution and gently rubbing it into your teeth, front and back.
Strawberries: Not many people are aware that strawberries contain natural teeth whitening agents and the seeds work great for cleaning. Since they also contain sugar and acids, it's important to brush immediately afterwards with a fluoride toothpaste. For easy and quick application, you can either rub the strawberry against your teeth, or mash it up and use it like toothpaste.
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