Celebrities are sporting them so why shouldn’t you? Green fashion accessories abound and they are quite green and environmentally friendly. Most of the fashion trends of days gone by have been scorned and hated by green fellows for their sinister beginnings. They use exotic furs and skin products that have almost wiped out entire species. Most stars fall for the nostalgia of fur studded clothes that were the norm of days gone by. Those who choose to sport them are today hated and even subject to well, smear campaigns to dissuade their fashion statement. Green products are recyclable and were produced using green technologies. Whether from recycled goods, like the recent feature on CNN about fashion designers who use junk to make special fashion accessories. (more…)
Go Green, Fashion Wake-up
Want Longer Looking Legs?
Choose a pair of heels that kinda’ has the same shade as your skin. These neutrally toned heels are the norm of spring catwalks and with good reason, they’re simple and yet effective ways of bringing in a false sense of height. Well, not that it matters for as we all know, beauty begins from within and any style will do. See those high cut dresses the stars we love are sporting, they can work for you too, coupled with skin tone leggings. They make you look taller and coupled with those heels, get that illusion of height you may not have or be content with. From neutral to gold and silver shades that seems to become extensions of your legs plus the height of those heels, nice height, or look of it, enough for that night out. (more…)
Curly Hair Summer Care
Curly hair may complete a killer look yet when the sun shines brightly during summer, one can’t help whether it’s a curse due to management issues. The first thing to have when ti comes to curly hair and the sun is a great combo shampoo and conditioner. Products from Matrix and Redken helps clean, protect and even enhances those curls, ready for the beach. Most tend to forget their hair can dry out easily under the sun especially during those beach trips, better have a comfortable and well ventilated and wide brimmed hat. you can also go for bandannas strapped over your head to keep them blowing in the wind and getting hopelessly tangled into dreadful messy hair. (more…)
Water is Life
Water is essential in all life forms. It is needed for the different body systems to function properly.
An average of 6-8 (8 oz.) glasses of water should be consumed everyday to ensure proper hydration. A well-hydrated person has clear, healthy, glowing skin. It helps in the detoxification and cleansing of the skin by getting rid of impurities and toxins inside the body. Drinking the right amount of water also helps in maintaining a good muscle tone. You can see that a skin is elastic and supple when a person has enough hydration.
In contrast, a dehydrated individual has a dry, cracked skin and has early signs of aging visible in the skin. Inadequate water intake can also lead to breakout of acne and pimples.
It is good practice to drink water regularly throughout the day. There is no need to wait until you feel thirsty.
Moisture - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Too much moisture is a problem not many of us face who have to deal with dry skin each and every day. Dry skin is a very common problem but many who use water to cool off and wash more frequently during hot days tends to work to the opposite effect. Water, though a very good hydration source when used with soap can end up drying your skin more that you would want. Use blotting films to get rid of excess oil on your face, and wash with gentle moisturizing cleansers that do not dry out the skin.
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Want Luscious Lips - Put Some Spice to it
Want temporarily plump lips for that so-in look? Try using some cinnamon oil before putting on your lipstick, it works just the same but without the pricey cosmetic injections. A warning though, best try it out for it can be irritating to people sensitive to the spice and the oil being concentrated, it will burn or sting more. Go the grocery for some and try it out, it adds plumpness for that special evening and it costs next to nothing. One more thing, want cheaper lipstick without shifting brands? Some manufacturers like Mack offer discounts if you opt to buy them with your old casings with you. It helps you save some cash as well as help save mother nature by lessening the trash you produce in the home.
Age Seen in Our Hands
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Most of the time we forget to moisturize and protect our hands. There is the old adage that you can tell a woman’s age by the state of her hands. The skin on our hands is subjected to a lot of activity, from work, play and utility, but also it is prone to substantial washes and sanitizing. It’s good to remember to moisturize and treat our hands well when they’re not busy working. Using a heavy hand cream and encasing our hands in a pair of light gloves while we sleep to give them a boost of moisture.
Wearing sunscreen for our hands is also a great idea especially when we our driving, because we know the sun does a lot of damage! Even during cloudy days, it can cause us to be exposed to harsh rays that can cause our delicate hands skin aging.
A good foundation
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Having the right foundation is a must when applying makeup. Not having the right foundation could ruin your entire makeup. There are two things to keep in mind when buying a foundation; your skin tone and skin type.
There are several forms of foundation depending with the function you want. To hide the acne spots and the dark circles, then Emulsion should be used. Cream based foundation is more suitable for those living in places with moderate climate. It is also good for dry skin as they contain enough oil. On the other hand, gel based foundation is better who lives in warm climates as it is lighter and gives more sheen. For all skin types, liquid foundation is one kind that is available. But it is not so effective in hiding the marks. For the natural look appearance but no marks on the skin, then Gel is what you need. For oily skin, Cakes or Sticks are the thing for you. It gives a day matt look and excellent in hiding marks.
Foundations are not harmful for the skin. In fact it is good not only to hide the scars and the marks, but protects the skin against pollutants and dirt as well. It also works as a sunscreen and balance the moisture levels of the skin.
Meladerm: A New Wonder
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Searching for the right brand of whitening product nowadays is really confusing.There are a lot of products now in the Philippines that has already been introduced and are being endorsed by our famous celebrities.But which of them is really working well? An aunt of mine from LA told me that there is this brand called Meladerm which is very popular in US. It is a product made by Civant Skin Care and is doing well in the business for more than four years.
Meladerm is claimed to be the most powerful product for reducing dark spots,discolorations and hyperpigmentation.It is proven safe and effective because it has no hydroquinone, mercury,steroids or other harmful substances.And you may even see results in just 2 weeks.And for further more applications, best results will appear after 2 to 3 months of regular use.
The active ingredients of meladerm are vitamin b3, mulberry extract,bearberry extract,licorice,lemon juice extract,emblica powder, kojic acid and lactic acid.
Based on my aunts experience this cream is proven to be effective as it claims it to be.
Get a Full Pout a la Angelina Jolie
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Whether you want to admit it or not, Angelina Jolie’s lips make you envious because let’s face it, most of us aren’t born with full, voluptuous pouts and so we try to do everything we can to get that look. Unfortunately, it can be a bit of a challenge and it doesn’t always work out. You either put too much stuff on and you end up looking like a clown, you don’t put enough on, or you just can’t seem to get your pucker to look full no matter what you try! So what’s the trick to getting super full lips without the injection?
STEP 1: STAIN
Go to your local drug store and buy a berry shade lip stain. Start by dabbing it on to your lips by blending it into the inside of your mouth, which is the soft part next to your teeth. Use your ring finger to do this and dab it gently to create a just-kissed look.
STEP 2: STAY INSIDE THE LINES
This is a great trick to help you stay inside the lines with your products as well as to help prevent smudging. Simply apply concealer around your top and bottom lip using a concealer wand.
STEP 3: DEFINE
This is where you concealer does the trick! Pat the concealer in with your finger to set it - this will help with the definition of the mouth as well as creating a fuller lip.
STEP 4: FINISH
Finish off the process by applying a clear, sparkly gloss to your lips. When the light reflects off them, they will appear larger. And that’s all there is to it! Now granted your lips will probably never look like Angelina Jolie’s, but at least you can be proud of your pucker!