Latest Beauty Tips

Scaly Lips

Ella — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:53:06 +0000

We often suffer from scaly lips especially during the cold season. The trick is to exfoliate your lips with a toothbrush and slather it with a petroleum jelly. The toothbrush exfoliates lips while the petroleum jelly leaves lips extra soft. Repeat a couple times a day until your lips are no longer scaly.

A big NO to oily skin

Ella — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:35:03 +0000

A shiny, oily face is not only unsightly. It can also be the culprit behind your acne attacks. According to studies, the oil on your face does not exact give birth to pimples. But constantly having oily skin can contribute to breakouts if the skin isn�t kept as clean as it should be.

How does acne pop up? Acne is what happens when dirt and oil clog up your pores and breed bacteria inside. It�s the bacteria that cause the ugly swelling and the painful and ugly pus is actually the body�s way of battling with the bacteria. In short, you can be pimple free if you keep your skin clean and oil free.

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Skin deep: getting to know Vitamin E

Ella — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:34:44 +0000

What exactly is Vitamin E and why do most beauty products today have it? According to the experts, Vitamin E is best known for its antioxidant properties. This basically means that it has the ability to help protect vital cell structures by neutralizing molecules called free radicals, which are unstable molecules that come from sources like air pollution and radiation. By nature, free radicals are bad for the body as they can bring about damage and eventually, a multitude of diseases.

And one of the body parts that can be greatly affected by free radicals is the skin. This is why skin care products with Vitamin E are very important in keeping your skin healthy. It helps protect the cells from damage and because it keeps the free radicals at bay, the skin remains healthy.

So if you want to make sure your skin is nourished, load up on almonds, kiwi, and mangoes as these foods are known to have different quantities of Vitamin E. And to make sure you get enough in your system, it�s always a good idea to take supplements to complement your diet.

Photo credits: Sxc.hu

Beauty kit must-haves

Ella — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:33:56 +0000

You�ll never know when you need to be extra pretty, so it always helps to be ready especially if you�re always on the go. But then again, lugging around a heavy make-up case isn�t fashionable unless it�s part of your job. So here�s a quick list of the trusty beauty arsenals you shouldn�t leave home without.

* lip gloss to quickly accentuate your pouters
* eyelash curler to dramatically open up your eyes
* blush to give you a girly glow
* extra clips or pins to easily change hairstyles
* mints to keep your breath fresh and your smile confident

Throw in some eye shadow, mascara, and lipstick if you will. But even if you only have our recommended beauty arsenals, you could never go wrong.

Photo credits: Sxc.hu

Ten-minutes is all you need

Ella — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:33:03 +0000

A busy schedule is one the most perfect excuses that girls use when they start neglecting themselves. How many times have you heard the line “I have no time?” Countless right? But this shouldn’t be the case. Because believe it or not, all you need to stay pretty is ten minutes tops.

Ready? Here we go:

1. Wash, tone, and moisturize. You’ve heard it time and again, but it’s true. Following this easy, three-step secret can help keep your skin smooth, young, and zit-free. And with spotless skin, what would you need make-up for? If you move quick enough, five minutes is all you need.

2. Hair we go. Your hair is there for a reason and it shouldn’t be ignored. If you think you won’t have time to be bothered with it, then take three minutes to clear the tangles and put it up in a neat pony. Too short? Slather on some gel or wax to keep every strand in place. A messy mop of hair with no sense of direction? Definitely not pretty.

3. Pink is it. You’ve already got perfect skin and your hair’s in place. So all you need to complete the look is to swab a bit of color to your lips and cheeks. A lip and cheek tint would instantly give you a healthy pink glow.

Photo credits: Sxc.hu

Staying beautiful over the years

Ella — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:34:29 +0000

Fact is, age plays a significant role when it comes to beauty. The natural aging process involves certain changes in our physique that results to some not so beautiful effects. We’ve heard it all before – wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin.

This is exactly why it’s important to know the right kind of skin care you need to use in reference to your age. Not all products are good for all skin types. And as you mature, there would be things you need to do that you might not have done before.

Don’t have a clue on what to do? Take a look at this article entitled, Beauty by numbers and get pointers on what you should do to take care of your skin whatever age you may be.

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Scrub That Skin

Ella — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:46:02 +0000

Once in a while, everyone needs a scrub. So if at times, you don’t have time to go to the nearest spa or you want to do it now, try this homemade scrubs.

*Run a warm bath & soak for a good 10 minutes
*Put on loofah mitts (the softer, the better)
*Sprinkle a palm-full of sea salt on a mitt
*Mix in the liquid body soap
*Rub mitts together so the salt & soap are mixed together and rub all over your body in a circular motion.
* Rinse thoroughly and follow with a rich moisturizer.

Watch your weight and enjoy the attention

editor — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:39:41 +0000

Keeping fit is something that most people are having a hard time these days and despite undergoing the many diet regimens; frequenting gyms and all those health supplements, most people are struggling to keep their bodies fit and trim.

A lot has to do with discipline and the fitness program we follow. Some feel that if one program is good of someone else, then the same holds true for them. This does not follow. You have to consider the metabolism aspects as well as how you approach it. While these suggestions can be good tips, the proper practice will still depend on how a person would undertake them.

Hair in All the Wrong Places

editor — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:42:33 +0000

Women are quite particular about hair growth, especially in their legs. Ordinarily, hairy legs are often seen in men today. But for some women, there will be exceptions especially if they are hereditary. There are some women who unfortunately have excess hair in their legs and chances are you will see them peeling them out on a regular basis.

Such is not an abnormal occurrence. Remember that for people who have hair growth as an obvious hereditary trait, it is apparent that they will be passed on to you. While you may hate it, you can always turn to the medical solutions such as laser hair removal. Added costs but worth it if you talk about beauty as a whole.

Perfect Make Up for the Perfect Appearance

editor — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:46:12 +0000

Only the women who are keen on the selection of makeup to apply on their faces will be able to determine which suits them best. Normal people would often just pick out makeup kits depending on the brand or what they get from word of mouth but for others, there is the case of adhering towards the sensitivity of your skin.

There are a lot of brands that can really make you look good. However, you have to consider if there will be certain reactions that your skin may suddenly have on them. Perhaps it would be best if you could test them out first or get some medical advice on which elements present in makeup kits that will irritate your skin overall.