Eye Makeup for Women in mid-20’s and 30’s
What color of eye makeup would be appropriate for women in their mid-20’s and 30’s? Well, there are only two things to consider when choosing eye makeup: season and skin tone. For the first you can hit the birds with one stone by scouring an all-around, perennial sweeper like matte gold with subtle shimmer. This shades suits all skin colors regardless of age. Plus it blends beautifully with most tints, whether light or dark – like the color of Asian eyes – brown or black.
For day-wearing makeup that will definitely open up your peepers, you can highlight your brown line as well as the outer corners of your eyes when you dust a little gold on them. Next, gentle brush on earthy shades like nudes, browns, or a pink-beige mix to create depth on your lids. Don’t worry – you can still sprinkle a little turquoise or aqua here, or even a cool chartreuse or light green there. For evenings, do the same but let your gold get together with purple, indigo (or navy blue), and wine hues for a more dramatic appeal.
To see if any other combinations work for your eyes, walk around the cosmetic department and feel free to play around with pre-selected palates. You can even ask a cosmetic consultant at the counter for a free eye makeover.
Smart Makeup Tips
I know for the fact that the worst thing that can happen to many of us girls is being pressed for time. But as we very well know, that happens more often than we’d like to admit. We could safely argue that the opportunities in which we have the luxury of time and can safely spend one whole hour in front of the mirror, putting on makeup are becoming scantier by the day. As a result, it’s good to have a few quick makeup tips up our sleeve.
For a radiant, natural look, dab a little gloss onto your fingers and softly dab it onto the apples of your freshly moisturized cheeks. Use the same shade of gloss on your lips and keep the eye makeup classic: use a pencil liner only on your upper lid, and then blend in a matching eyeshadow. Apply two coats of mascara and you’re all set to go.
One more on-the-run look you can achieve in just a few minutes is the colorful, trendy look that’s become trademark for this summer. Use daring shades of light blue or mint green for your eyes – but only one shade, and only on the upper lid, from lash line to crease. Apply mascara and turn to your cheeks and use a pink or golden peach blusher for added radiance. Add a cheerful, bright shade of fuchsia or nectarine lip gloss into the mix and you’re ready to head out.
Makeup Tips for Daytime and Evening!
The casual warm look
After cleaning your face in the morning, consider the type of moisturizer you need. If you know you’ll be spending a lot of time outside in the sun, go for a moisturizer with SPF protection, or even better, use a light sunscreen as moisturizer. You now have a choice – either stay natural with your usual foundation or compact powder, or add a touch of bronzer to your face with the help of a tinted powder. Add a touch of blusher on the apples of your cheekbones and move on to your eyes. Apply a neutral make-up base over the entire eyelid, then blend in a light gold shade across the eyelid up to and slightly over the crease. On the outer one quarter of the eyelid, add a shimmery blue nuance and smudge. Use a complementary blue eyeliner on the top lid and one coat of black mascara. Finally, use a nude or pink tinted lip gloss and you’re all set.
The cool evening look
For an evening out with your friends, you could risk using a touch of tinted face powder for a slightly darker, glowing complexion. Add a matte, pinkish-gold shade of blusher for added glow and radiance. Apply a neutral, beige colored nuance over the entire upper eyelid and then sweep a shimmery, plum shade on the eyelid up to and slightly over the crease. Add the same shade under the lower lashes. Finally, blend a shade of platinum silver into the crease of the eye. Use a matching purple kohl eyeliner and add two coats of mascara. For your lips, use a creamy, neutral brown lipstick and a wine colored gloss on top of it for added shine and color.
Easy Make-up Tips
For everyday look blends demure nuances of nude beige and pink on your skin, eyelids and lips. Start by applying your usual tinted foundation in a nuance that’s as close to the natural color of your skin as possible. Instead of your usual matte powder, apply the radiant finishing powders that will leave your skin looking vibrant and fresh for the rest of the day. Don’t forget to add a tiny bit of blush. For your eyelids, use a nude beige nuance all over your upper lid and all the way up to the brow bone, and then blend in a soft pink eyeshadow on the upper lid and the crease of your eyes. Add two coats of black mascara. Finally, use a pink shade of lipstick and as a glamorous finishing touch, apply a coat lip plumper in nude pink for a plumped pout.
When it comes for the evening glamor look, the main focus of your make-up session should be your eyes. Keep in mind that the dramatic eye make-up must be balanced by more natural shades on the cheeks and lips. Apply foundation and use a loose mineral face powder to set the foundation, and then go for a natural radiant shade of blush that’s as close as possible to the shade of the lipstick you intend to wear. As for the eyes, start by applying metallic gray eyeshadow over the entire upper eyelid, and then blend in a dark blue shade into the crease area for extra depth. Finally, use a wet fine tip brush to line the eyes with the same shade of dark blue eyeshadow you used on the crease and apply mascara. All you need now is an equally glamorous outfit and you’re good to go.
makeup perfection!
Tips on how to achieve everyday makeup perfection:
- Give a slightly thicker coat of foundation to the cheek areas to make the skin look plump, and a slightly thinner coat to bony areas such as jawline to naturally emphasize the facial structure. You can also glide the sponge more smoothly when applying along the flow of the muscles.
- Few people have eyes that are exactly the same shape on both sides. Eyeliners are the makeup items used to change the shape of the eyes. Before drawing the line, check the balance of both eyes to determine the position of the outer corner of the eyes. This helps prevent mistakes.
- It is particularly difficult to apply mascara to the outer corners of the upper lash lines, so cover these areas by holding the brush vertically. Apply mascara likewise to the lower eyelashes. In this case, remove all excess mascara from the brush and use a small amount to finish.
- The key for drawing eyebrows is to naturally add color to the areas where the brows are sparse, moving from the arch to the inner edge of the eyebrows. Drawing the inner edge of the eyebrows helps enhance the dimension of the face without using hose shadow.
- The lips do not have sebaceous glands, so they are prone to roughness and dryness. Thoroughly moisturizing the lips before applying lipstick prevents dryness.
- After applying the lipstick, place facial tissue closely to the lips and blot them once. This produce a dye-like blending effect and prevents the color from fading.
- Applying too much lip gloss jut to create a glossy feel can make the lips look sloppy. To accentuate the fullness of the lips, try applying the lip gloss to the center of the lips. Amazingly, you can make your lips look sharper simply by gathering light to this area.
Tips to Look Refreshed Even You’re Tired
If you want to look your best you need to drink lots of water, get plenty of sleep, use the right products, etc. But for those of us who live in the real world (of occasional bar hopping and/or pulling all-nighters for work), getting those eight hours of shuteye just isn’t always possible. Luckily, you don’t have to stumble around looking as tired as you feel. With these makeup and skin care tips, you’ll look awake and refreshed, which may confuse people when you doze off during your morning.
- Don’t pile on too much cream before bed; it’ll just increase puffiness. Instead, use a lighter gel with peptides or botanicals.
- Pop your eye cream or an eye mask in the refrigerator for five minutes to make it cool. Not cold though, that may pop blood vessels. Leave it on for 20 minutes. You can also use cold tea bags. Black or chamomile teas are best for their anti-inflammatory properties. To do it: Make tea. Drain excess, pop in fridge and once cool, place on lids.
- Exercise if you have time to get your circulation going. Hang upside down or do some downward dogs — it’ll help reverse the blood flow and help with dark circles.
- Chances are if you’re tired and/or stressed out your skin will show it by breaking out or becoming severely dehydrated. The key is to not overdo makeup in either instance. Keep it looking radiant with a tinted moisturizer that has a nice healthy sheen to it. If you’re oily try a mineral powder foundation.
- Use a concealer that is slightly light reflective. The reflective qualities will add light and luminescence to the area.
- Cream blushes are great way to make skin look healthy and glowy. Apply on apples of cheeks and a tiny bit on your temples.
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Semi permanent Eyebrow make up
Semi permanent make-up is the art of doing make up with micro pigmentation ( made up from natural iron oxide ) to create eyebrows where there are no eyebrows, to fill gaps caused through constant plucking, to line the lips and stop your lipstick bleeding, to create a lip bow where there is none.
Semi permanent make-up treatments
Eyebrows
Full Lip Colour
Inner Rim Liner
Bottom Eyeliner
Lipliner
Beauty Spot
Inner Rim Eyeliner
Top Eyeliner
Lip Blush
Eyeliner Enhancement
Permanent Eyebrow make up
Hair loss can be corrected with the creation of permanent brows without the worry of wiping them off. If you suffer with thin or missing brows due to excess plucking or pale hair colour, permanent make-up will create a realistic and natural looking brow line, which will last for many years.
How Is Semi-Permanent Eye Brow Make Up Applied?
Semi permanent eyebrow make up is applied as an outpatient procedure. It should only be attempted by a licensed physician or specialist who is trained in these cosmetic procedures. The procedure will begin with the application of a numbing cream to the brow line and surrounding tissues. The practitioner will then simulate the application of semi permanent eyebrow make up by filling in the area with a pencil. Finally, using a needle and pigments that have both been sterilized, the practitioner will inject the color into the dermal layer of the skin. It will generally take about one hour for the entire procedure to be completed. Semi-permanent eyebrow make up application may require up to a week of recovery time.
Who can benefit from Semi permanent make-up?
- Anyone and everyone who desires a natural enhancement and to give freedom from the daily applying of make-up.
- Alopecia sufferers who have lost some or all their facial hair including eyebrows or eyelashes.
- Chemotherapy patients who may loose facial hair would benefit from Semipermanent make-up before or after treatment.
- Vision impaired people who have difficulty applying make-up.
- People with unsteady hands who cannot apply make-up through Arthritus, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease etc.
- Anyone who may suffer allergies from conventional make-up.
- Career women, entertainers, models, actresses.
Is There A Recovery Period For Semi-Permanent Eye Brow Make Up Application?
For the first few days following the procedure, the brow area will be swollen and tender, and a light crust will form over the area. In addition, the eyebrow color will probably appear slightly darker than desired. After a few days, the swelling will subside and the crusty patch will fall off. It will take about a week for the eyebrow area to return to normal and achieve the desired look.
How Long Does Semi-Permanent Eye Brow Make Up Last?
Semi-permanent eyebrow make up is injected only as far as the outer layer of the skin. Therefore, it will continue to fade and recede as the skin cells begin to renew and slough away. Most practitioners recommend that the procedure be repeated about once every year to keep the eyebrow looking fresh. After about two to five years, the eyebrow make up will just about disappear.
Pimples
KEEP PIMPLES AWAY FOREVER!
· Now that you know how to make pimples you get disappear, here are some tips to make sure they don’t recur and you can live a pimple free life!· Never touch your pimples. Continuous touching can spread the bacteria on your face and cause pimples elsewhere.· Change the sheets of your bed and pillow regularly. At times, bacteria present on your pillow cover can lead to pimples.· Have a lukewarm water bath. Never bathe with piping hot water as it removes the essential oils from your skin. After a bath, pat your skin dry. Never rub it harshly with a towel as you’ll only strip away essential skin cells and make it even drier and prone to infections.· Remember, you should never share make up. You never know whose infection might ruin your skin.· Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily; this helps in flushing out the toxins in your body that cause pimples and other skin problems.TACKLING THE PIMPLE MENACE
Pimples have a notorious habit of showing up just before that special date or a much-awaited party. It doesn’t matter how great your date is or how lovely the party is, you constantly feel that all eyes are on your face, with a pimple spoiling the show.
Tone,
Acne is mainly caused by bacteria build-up, so it’s best to use an anti-bacterial face wash. Usually, your dermatologist will recommend a safe product to use. Better still, use fragrance-free face wash that is free of any oils.
Apply an oil free, vitamin E-enriched cream that is useful to heal pimple-prone and ruptured skin. You need to remove the impurities from your face to allow it to breathe. Never forget to use a toner and a face wash daily after returning from outside. An alcohol-free toner is best as it will keep a check on the bacteria on the skin. Use an oil-free sunscreen for your face. But remember, you need very little of it, else the sweat and your oily skin will lead to more pimples.
When A Pimple Strikes
Rule of thumb, never squeeze a pimple as this may cause scarring and infection. Squeezing a pimple reddens the area, causing the bacteria to spread. Instead, every half an hour, apply a cold compress on the pimple. Even if it gives you the chills, hold the ice on the affected area for a couple of minutes. Cold compress does wonders in reducing redness, swelling, and pain. Wash your face at least three times a day with anti-acne soap. Follow it up with an anti-acne cream containing benzyl peroxide. Seek a doctor’s advice before purchasing and applying as overuse of such creams can cause excessive drying of skin.
Hide It
Always go for water-based products as they are lighter on oily skin. Preferably choose a medicated concealer with anti-acne properties. First dab some toner with cotton wool on the pimples. The toner will dry up the excess oil, and then use the concealer. Remember, concealers can be creamy, so use them sparingly. You can spread the concealer with your finger tips, a brush, or cotton wool. Once you have applied the concealer, allow it to dry and use a powder brush to set it. Once done, apply oil-free foundation and compact to complete the picture. Ensure the foundation has a yellow base to reduce the redness of the pimples.
ACNE/PIMPLES, COSMETIC CORRECTION
DOs
Do wash your face with a mild soap thrice a day.
Do wash your face often (plain water splashes).
Do steam your face at least twice a week.
Do use a separate face towel and soap.
Do eat a healhty balanced diet rich with fruits and vegetables. It is generally believed that oily food aggravate acne. This is not true.
Do inform your doctor if you are taking any other oral medications like oral contraceptive pills, hormones etc.
Do ask your doctor for any clarification regarding your medications.
Do visit your dermatologist regularly.
DON'Ts
Don't pinch / pluck at your pimples or even touch them. They can scar.
Don't stop your medications abruptly without consulting your doctor. Oral medications may have to be taken for at least 5-6 months.
Don't use any strong medicated soaps.
Don't use oily cosmetics.
Cosmetic corrective procedures for Acne scars
Chemical Peel : Various chemical agents like Retinoic acid, Trichloracetic acid, Alpha hydroxy acid or Phenol are used to induce exfoliation of superficial layers of skin.
Dermabrasion: Abrading superficial layers of skin using emory or sand paper or motorized dermabrader.
Collagen Injection: Used to fill up and level up skin unevenness and smoothen it.
Excision & Punch Graft: Deep pitted scars can be excised and punch grafted.
Acne, commonly known as 'Pimples' is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicle and oil producing glands). It is one of the commonest conditions affecting the teenage population. Usually they subside spontaneously within a few years, but a small percentage of them continue to have them even in their early thirties.
Acne is due to various reasons. There is increased stickiness of the cells that line the opening of the hair follicle due to which the sebum which is normally secreted out through thisroute, gets blocked, resulting in the 'blackhead'. There is also an increased amount of the bacteria 'Propionibacteria acnes' which normally resides there in small numbers. There is also increased sebum production due to the hormonal variation that takes place at the time of puberty.
Acne can either be non-inflammatory (just blackheads) or they can progress to larger lesions filled with pus, which ultimately scar. Topical medications in the form of lotions, gels etc. is sufficient for small non inflammatory ones, but once pus filled lesions are present, oral antibiotics are necessary, in addition to the topical medications.
ARE YOUR STRETCH MARKS STRETCHING YOUR LIMITS?
It is very common that almost every woman in a specific time of their lives will develop stretch marks. Others simply have a generic predisposition to stretch marks and get them everywhere and others, never develop stretch marks at all.
They look like reddish lines across the body, and with time they will turn white. In pregnancy it is common to have them since the skin is stretching very rapidly to accommodate the baby and the milk stored in the breasts.
Once the stretch marks develop they will stay with you forever; but with time they will be less noticeable. The only way to avoid stretch marks is preventing them.
We recommend:
It is very important to exercise in order to get rid of stretch marks; toning your muscles helps your skin to remain firm thus preventing stretch marks.
Make sure your diet contains plenty of protein and foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, they promote good tissue growth.
Massaging your body with olive oil or Vitamin E may help.
You can also try this homemade recipe: Mix one ounce of carrier oil (try avocado, sweet almond, jojoba, they are the best) with seven drops of lavender and five drops of chamomile.
Apply cocoa butter and/ or elastin cream throughout the body as directed on label. These are very good for stretch marks.
Here is another good recipe:
1/2 cup virgin olive oil.
1/4 cup aloe vera gel.
liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E.
liquid from 4 capsules of Vitamin A.
Mix all the ingredients together in a blender. After that pour the mixture into a jar and store it in the fridge. Apply the oil externally all over the places where the stretch marks commonly appear (abdomen, hips, thighs and breasts). If you do this consistently every day, you may prevent stretch marks.
Lip Care
PICK THE RIGHT LIPSTICK
Choosing a lipstick that is perfect for your lips is critical, it makes a lot of difference as to the way you look and portray yourself to the people around you. The right lipstick can give you the perfect look for the given occasion. You must never try a lipstick that looks good otherwise but not on you. Many people make the wrong choice which results in the loss of good money.
Now trends have changed lipstick are not only about looks of your lips and face, but for better and fresh lips. If you are suffering from dry lips, keep in mind to use lipstick with moisturizer. It has all the necessary ingredients which make your lips soft and supple. They contain ingredients like aloe, glycerin and Vitamin E.
Lipsticks which are high on oils are also very good as they provide the necessary food for your lips to make them as supple as they ought to be.
Other commonly used lipsticks are those with a shine. These are considered to be more dehydrating even though they provide a wet look.
Cream lipsticks are also on a roll as they come in different colours and varieties. Always look for products which contain some valuable ingredient to take care of your lips.
The other is transfer-resistant lipstick which is very popular with women on the go who need to look presentable but have little time for makeup. This lipstick helps maintain that fresh look even at the end of the day and one needn’t reapply. It can remain in this state for 4 to 6 hours, sometimes for even longer.
Make it a point to buy lipsticks that are good for your lips and not just for your looks.
PROTECT YOUR LIPS
Lips have only three to five layers of skin cells compared to 15 over rest of the body. So you need to take care of your lips and protect them, much more than you do for the rest of your body. Essentially, protect your lips against the environment just like you would protect your skin, with moisturizers, sunscreen et al. It might be a good idea, however, to avoid regular usage of lip-balms that are petroleum-based, as these are addictive. So look for balms that are non-petroleum based.
PRONOUNCE YOUR POUT WITH EXERCISE
Here is an exercise that will give your mouth a younger, firmer and fuller look altogether! The Lips get enlarged and the lines above the upper lip smoothen.
You can do it while sitting up or lying down.
The Exercise
• Hold your lips together, without clenching your teeth.
• Put the tip of your index finger in between your upper and lower lips.
• Press lips together and visualize your finger as a stick that is being crushed.
• Gradually, pull out your finger from between the lips, while seeing the stick.
• Draw the energy point out and lengthen your imaginary stick until you feel the burn.
• Pulse your finger up and down quickly for a count of 30.
Hair Removal
COMBATING UNWANTED FACIAL & BODY HAIR
In our liberated era of rising hemlines, plunging necklines, shortened sleeves and sometimes-absent garments– hairiness is no mere facial issue; but a whole body problem.
First and foremost - too much hair on a woman – esp. the thick variety on the face and body must be properly investigated. You may be having a hormonal problem or if you’re in your teens – something known as P.C.O.D (Polycystic Ovarian Disease). Get your Thyroid hormones (T3, T4, and TSH), male hormone (Testosterone, D.H.E.A) and female hormones (FSH and LH) levels assessed by a doctor before you conclude that your hirsute-ism is just physiological.
OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR RIDDING EXCESS HAIR
WAXING
History records ancient Egyptian and Arab civilizations using sugar, honey and lime syrup to strip off body hair and even parlours today, practice this ubiquitous technique of hair removal.
Advantages
It’s economical, so I still recommend this method. Secondly, it pulls out hair from the roots, so the regrowth time is reasonably long (4 weeks or more).
Disadvantages
A certain degree of pain , danger of hot wax burns, unsuitability for delicate skin of face and other areas, unhygienic methods or allergic reaction leading to hair follicle infections, pustules and ugly red livers.
Quick Tips
• Insist on disposal strips (e.g.: - cellophane).
• Find a sensible beautician who doesn’t try to boil you alive in bubbling wax.
• Pop a cetzin 10 mg tablet at morning & night the day you wax & slap on lots of ice & ‘caladryl’ lotion immediately afterwards to avoid hives.
• If they still occur apply “Flucort” lotion twice a day. Pus filled boils however will require a full course of antibiotics.
EPILATORS
This method is less messy than waxing
Advantages
You can do-it- yourself at home and it is also hygienic.
Disadvantages
It is darned sight more painful than waxing and you have to invest in the epilator.
Hair Loss
SAY GOOD BYE TO PREMATURE GREY HAIR!
Are you in your twenties and already worrying about a grey hair that showed up? Well, there’s nothing to worry about. All you need to do is review your eating and lifestyle habits to get your natural hair color back.
Food Tips
A bowl of yoghurt a day keeps grey hair away. Basically, you need to include vitamin B in your diet.
Avoid oily, artificially flavored and colored food products. Heavy-duty carbohydrates in your diet can reduce antioxidants in the body, making the hair dry and brittle.
Incorporate cashews, almonds, fish and sea food in your diet. These are rich in melanin, iodine, iron and mineral copper that are essential for healthy hair.
Home Tips
Massage soaked tea leaves or concentrated tea water on the scalp and leave on for about 10–15 minutes after shampoo. Regular washing of hair with tea extract twice a week helps in converting grey hair to black or brown.
Make your own hair mask! Mix olive oil and a mashed banana and apply it on your hair. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before a wash. Apply this hair mask once a week for about two months and then stop. You can start this routine again after two months.
Henna leaves if boiled in coconut oil can be applied as a paste in the hair and washed after an hour of application. Coconut oil and henna make hair black.
Healthy Habits
Tension and worries are the key culprits causing grey hair. Practice physical exercises like yoga to keep tensions and worries at bay. Physical exercises are a must for proper blood circulation. Blood carries oxygen to every corner of your body, giving you a sense of well being and good health.
Exercises such as toe touching are good for your hair as the blood reaches the head and scalp, promoting hair growth.
As far as possible, avoid smoking and drinking. Smoking causes premature greying.
Refrain from using too many hair products such as sprays or gels. Some chemicals may be harmful and can cause greying due to overuse or prolonged use.
Heavy intake of caffeine — coffees, colas and teas — can cause premature greying. Keep your caffeine intake moderate — one to two cups per day is ideal.
Brush your hair thoroughly every night before heading to bed. This will promote blood circulation in the scalp and sound sleep, both essential in preventing greying.
IMPROVE BLOOD CIRCULATION TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS
Hope you apply oil in your hair. Take warm coconut oil & rub it on the scalp with cotton wool. Then apply this oil till the ends of your hair (from root to the tips). After this dip your towel in hot water (that which would be bearable) and then tie it on your hair. Keep it for sometime. If possible repeat this procedure. This helps the oil to penetrate into the roots of the hair. Moreover it helps in a good blood circulation in the areas near the scalp and helps in good growth of your hair. Then wash it with oil based shampoo. Your problem of dry hair will get solved.
VITAMIN DEFICIENCY CAN CAUSE HAIR FALL!
Vitamins not only have effect on the colour of our hair but also on the entire hair history. For dry, scanty and falling hair you should have plenty of fruits and vegetables. Leafy vegetables are best recommended, you could add more of spinach and (methi) fenugreek leaves to your diet. Best recommended fruits are amla and mangoes.
They can make you look impoverished. So gals, make sure you trim those ends before more notice it. Once in two to four weeks is fair enough to keep those splits away. But before you head for the salon, here’s something you should know:
• Hair is basically made up of minerals and proteins.
• Mineral deficiency can lead to split ends, and weak hair roots.
So, to banish those splits away forever:
• Make sure you drink a lot of water as water contains minerals.
• Pamper your crown with regular oil massages, and make sure you massage the hair ends too.
CHECK! IS THERE LICE IN YOUR HEAD?
The thought of having lice in your hair may make you cringe, and you may think that you are immune to the onslaught of tiny wingless blood-sucking insects. Unfortunately, lice can turn up in your hair anytime.
This normally happens through personal contact or when you share items such as combs, brushes, towels, pillows, clothing & hats with someone who has lice. Lice infestation can also occur at beards, eyelashes & eyebrows.
So how do you steer clear of head lice & nits (eggs)?
• Manually remove them one by one
• Applying anti-lice medication (lotion, cream or shampoo)
• Use essential oils such as herbs thyme & rosemary
Oil and Water...
90% of us suffer with dry brittle or frizzy hair because our hair is deficient of (moisture) WATER! There is a certain preconceived notion that has been passed on from generation to generation. That is the idea that our hair is dry, because we are lacking in natural oils. We are told that if we nurture our hair by brushing vigorously 100 times a day, or if we nurture our hair with hot oil treatments and cholesterols, if we do all of these things, then we are sure to be blessed with beautiful, shiny and healthy locks. This might be the case, if you have young virgin (hair that is not chemically treated) hair. But this is certainly not the case, once you have impaled your tresses, with harsh chemicals such as bleaches and alkaline permanents, or if you have naturally curly hair.
Naturally Curly Hair...
Those of you who have curly hair, have these curls, because of a curvature of the hair follicles. A normal hair follicle under a microscope would be seen as perfectly straight. However yours would have a definite bend in it. This causes the hair to curl. Where the hair curves it compels the cuticle (the outer layer of the hair) to lift.
The Cuticle...
Under a microscope, A cuticle is similar in appearance to shingles on a roof. When the hair is in good condition, and is straight and has good porosity the tiles or cuticle layers are tight together and in perfect in shape, giving the hair a smooth appearance. This makes light reflect off the hair enhancing shine! When hair is in bad conditioner, is curly or has poor porosity, the cuticle layers are lifted and sometimes damaged and broken. This makes the hair feel coarse and brittle. It also causes the hair to absorb light, giving the appearance of dull lifeless hair.
To sum up this scenario. Because curly haired cuticle layer is permanently lifted, it feels, coarse, and brittle and has no brilliance. Hence the dull, lifeless look. It also means that our hair has poor porosity.
Porosity...
Is the ability for hair to be able to absorb and retain moisture. The best way for me to explain this is to would be for you to imagine a sponge. First of all imagine a brand new sponge. It will have tiny holes in it, and when you immerse it in water, it will soak up a large quantity, and be able to hold that liquid for a long period of time. This is because it has good porosity. Now imagine an old sponge. Its holes have become damaged and distorted. It might even be torn in some areas. When you immerse this sponge in the same amount of liquid, it will absorb far less and will certainly not be able to retain the moisture so readily.
It is the same with hair. Hair that has poor porosity will not be able to absorb or retain moisture as well as hair that has good porosity. making hair permanently dry.
Hot oil treatments...
Traditions have taught many of us that lavishly applying oil to our hair will give us the soft, shiny hair that we all desire. However more often than not, the opposite takes place. Most oils if they are not essential oils do not have the ability to penetrate into the hair shaft. Nor do heavy cholesterols. What they will do, is to lay on top of the cuticle, and coat the cuticle. This may give the hair some Brilliance. However, it will also coat the hair. And causes product build up.
Product Build Up...
Once the hair is coated, your problems will commence. First of all, the moisture that our hair so desperately needs will not be able to permeate through the wall of product build. The moisture is then not able to find it’s way underneath the cuticle layer. The hair cannot then be conditioned. Also the oils will not diffuse, but sit on top of the cuticle layer. If you use any kind of hot styling tools such as blow dryers or hot irons, what will happen to your hair, is exactly what happens when you put an egg into a hot pan. It will fry!
If you live in a sunny climate, the oil will do the same thing. The sun will heat the oil and fry your hair. You must have heard the term, my hair feels fried.
Optimum Condition...
For hair to be in tiptop conditioner is has to have a moisture (water) content of at least 8%, and the right balance of protein and natural oil. Most of us produce enough natural oil (sebum), to keep our hair healthy, but lack the moisture. After having a chemical service your moisture level will drop as low as 2%, causing, drying of the hair, followed by split ends. The same will happen with constant use of blow-dryers and hot styling tools, such as curling or flat irons. If the moisture level is not restored to it’s optimum 8%; by the use of good moisturizing products your hair will ultimately become brittle and possibly break.
What To Do...
You need to give your hair lots of TLC, with shampoos that are designed to restore your hair’s moisture level to its optimum 8%. Along with intense conditioners that will help to repair damaged cuticles, improve porosity, elasticity and general health and appearance of your hair. Avoid:
• Product build by using products that contain natural ingredients.
• Also avoid hot oil treatments, heavy cholesterol type conditioners, petroleum-based and silicone-based products.
• Also hairsprays, mousses and gels that have a high alcohol or butane content.
Those of you with naturally curly, wavy or frizzy hair, those of you who use hot styling tools or who chemically treat your hair, will need to give your hair extra nurturing by supplying it with the necessary nutrition and moisture that it needs. Sun worshippers need to make sure that your hair care products have sunscreen properties to protect your hair from the damaging affects of the UV rays.Eye Makeup
BRING FOCUS TO YOUR EYES
Eyes are the windows to your soul. Enlightening your eyes with mascara helps to maximize your lashes and bring focus to your eyes. Here are a few secrets to help you sport great lashes.
• Clean your mascara wand at least once a month to get rid of clumps and prevent build up of bacteria on bristles. Coat the wand with a little Vaseline and gently wipe mascara from the bristles but don't damage the wand. Vaseline works best. Water won't remove the entire mascara residue and soap can irritate your eyes. Shelf life of mascara is 3 - 4 months.
• Always have a dampened Q-tip handy when applying your mascara to clean up any smudges before they dry!
• Use a lash conditioner to improve brittle, dry lashes, extend the life of the lash and to help mascara adhere better and longer. Look after your eyelashes just like your do your hair and skin. If necessary curl lashes using mascara curler before applying mascara.
• For best results, draw the mascara wand out of the tube and gently scrape off any clumps on the side or wipe with a tissue before applying.
• Start at the lash roots and gently sweep mascara to the ends.
• Allow lashes to dry between coats. Use lash comb or spiral brush to remove any clumps.
• Applying mascara to bottom lashes is not necessary and only draws attention to dark circles and wrinkles below the eye area. Try brown on bottom lashes for subtle definition.
• Always remove the mascara before bedtime with a gentle eye make up remover before going to bed.
BROWS THAT SAY WOW!
Most of us tend to ignore eyebrows and allow them to grow into unmanageable bushes. But did you know that eyebrows too need grooming? Here is how you can get the near-perfect pair:
• Try and maintain a natural curve as far as possible. Thin, arched types are out, they only give you that `perpetually surprised’ look!
• Castor oil works wonders for those with scanty brows worries. Massage in the oil before retiring for the day.
• To get the perfect curve hold a pencil against your nose and draw an imaginary line that reaches just above the inner corner of the eye. Where the pencil touches, is where your eyebrow should begin. Now hold the pencil diagonally from the base of the nose towards the outer corner of the eyes, going just past it. This is the point where it should end. The highest point of the brows should be just above the iris.
• Tidy the brows regularly by brushing them into shape. Pluck out stray hair between the brows and along the bottom of the brows. Never pluck hair from above them.
To redefine brows, use a sharp eyebrow pencil. Brush the brows into shape and then make short feathery strokes following the direction of hair growth. Avoid harsh black lines.
WHICH IS THE RIGHT EYE SHADOW?
When deciding which eye shadow to buy, first consider your priorities.
• If cost is on the top of the list, you should go in for powders.
• And if time is your primary concern, you will be better off with a stick.
• Not only are powders more economical, they usually come in one compact with a choice of colours and even highlighters.
• But if you’re in a rush, try an eye-shadow stick that is sliced in an angle.
• It will enable you to cover your lids in just a couple of strokes.
ADD GLAMOUR TO YOUR EYELASHES
If your lashes are thin and sparse, do not despair. You can make them appear thicker and darker with skillfully applied make-up. A little practice is what you need. But, first things first – take good care of your lashes to protect their natural beauty. Actually the main function of the lashes is to protect the eyes, but they also help to enhance their beauty.
• Remember to use a cleansing cream at night to remove eye make-up, with a gentle touch.
• Once a day, apply a little castor oil on the lashes. This is said to thicken and darken them. For eyelash make-up choose good quality mascara. Roll-on mascara is easy to apply. You should also have a small brush, to brush out the lashes, after applying mascara.
• Be sparing when you apply mascara - too much of it will make the lashes stick together.
• Use a hand mirror, looking downwards into it. Application is best this way.
• Apply it in two or three light coats, using upward strokes for the upper lashes and downward strokes for the lower ones.
• Brush out the lashes and then apply the second one.
• After applying the final coat and letting it dry, brush out the lashes to separate them.
Useful Tip
If you apply a little powder on the lashes between the coats of mascara, they will appear thicker.
Cracked Heels
PREVENTING SHOE BITES
Your swanky new shoes are the talk of the town. But what you don’t talk about is how much it hurts while wearing that fancy pair. As soon as you return home, your feet are sore, crying for mercy. Here are some handy tips to give your feet a breather.
What Causes A Shoe Bite?
Shoe bites are largely caused by ill-fitting shoes. Contrary to popular opinion, shoe bites are not only caused by new shoes. Sometimes, the feet expand with age and then an old shoe can cause a bite as well.
Preventing A Shoe Bite
Rule of thumb for brand new leather shoes; polish them and leave them overnight before wearing them the next day. This will soften the leather and minimize the pain. Apply petroleum jelly, coconut oil, castor oil or raw potato juice on the insides of the shoe and leave overnight. You can keep re-applying the oil until the shoes don’t hurt anymore. Remember to clean the shoes from the inside before wearing them.
A common problem in the winter months is cracked heels. Here are a few ways to combat the problem.
• Soak your heels in lukewarm water and use a pumice-stone to scrub off dead skin to smooth the heels or use a foot scrub after soaking the feet in lukewarm water. Apply a deep moisturizing lotion or Vaseline and put on the socks to cover it for sometime. This method will protect the feet from excessive dryness.
• You could also heat up some Coconut oil, add some wax into it and after cooling apply it onto your heels.
• Another solution is to melt paraffin wax and mix it well with little mustard oil. Apply on the affected area of your heels. Wash it off in the morning. Do this for 10 or 15 days and see the difference.
KEEP YOUR FEET BEAUTIFUL IN THE RAINS...
While the monsoons bring showers of blessings, there are also the monsoon blues that one has to contend with. One of them is wet, mucky shoes! How do you protect your feet this monsoon? While your shoes get wet, the feet within are exposed to wetness for the entire day. Your feet will turn pale when you reach home after a grueling ride in the crowded trains, buses & roads.
Here is what you can do to nourish your feet:
• After you reach home, wash your legs with soap and water.
• If possible add few drops of Dettol or Savlon to the water you use.
• Then clean them with dry towel.
• Powder them and keep them up on a stool or centre table for sometime, to encourage the blood circulation.
• At night wear loose cotton socks while going to bed.
Your feet will thank you for this extra care.
Quick Foot Care Tips:
1. Try keeping a pair of sandals at office if possible, so that you don't have to torture your feet in those wet socks, shoes or sandals.
2. Before wearing your shoes or sandals, clean them thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove any fungal growth / moulds that grow in your wet leather sandals.
3. Preferably wear sandals or shoes that have perforations on the side or front, through which water can drain out, when you wade through wet roads.
4. If you’re a stickler for leather, then select shoes with rubber or polyester soles / heels. This will also prevent your from slipping. Better Safe than sorry!
YOUR EVERYDAY FEET CARE ROUTINE
Beauty is not just about looking good but being healthy. This pertains to every part of your anatomy. From head to toe, literally! When you make your next appearance at a party, watch the feet of all those beautiful people you see. Do you see corns, callouses, chipped nails and skin growths? Ugh!
Feet maintenance is a part and parcel of your beauty treatment. Here are a few tips on how to make your feet look as fresh as possible.
• To keep your feet smelling good and looking fresh dust some deodorizing talcum powder onto your feet every morning.
• You need to exercise your feet. Walking is a good form of exercise for the feet.
• When you get back from a long day, soak your feet alternatively in hot and cold water. Add some salt to this water.
• If your feet are itching, then apply some lemon juice and vinegar.
• Try massaging some onion juice between the toes. This will relieve itching and athlete’s foot.
• When shopping for shoes, comfort is the operative word. Ill-fitting shoes which are too tight have really high heels and pointed toes are largely responsible for the ‘ill-health’ of your feet. Your shoes must support the arch of your foot and also provide enough room to accommodate your toes.
WALKING BAREFOOT IS GOOD THERAPY
Shoes trap energy around the feet, and that could be one of the reasons for feeling tired at the end of a long day. So take them off whenever you can and give them as much air as possible. Barefoot walks help tone the muscles of your feet, keeping them young and strong. An early morning barefoot walk on cool, dewy grass is refreshing and invigorating for the entire system, not just your feet. It is also believed to have a very good effect in improving eyesight. Do walk barefoot as much as possible to help the bone structure of your feet function according to its natural shape.
Dandruff
EFFECTS OF DANDRUFF
• Dandruff weakens the roots, and consequently hair starts falling off.
• Dandruff sticks on to the skin of the scalp in a cake form and blocks free flow of air to the roots.
• As a result, hair becomes weak at the roots and loosen their hold.
DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU GET DANDRUFF?
Studies indicate that 50% of adults are affected by dandruff at some time or the other in their lives. More often than not, it is the result of a disturbance in the body’s metabolic process. Your scalp, like the rest of your skin, is constantly renewing and shedding itself. Old cells die out and give way to new ones. And when the natural balance in the metabolic process is upset, the new cells form faster than the old cells can be shed off. These then accumulate on the scalp in the form of flakes. The metabolic process can be disturbed by
• Drugs
• The onset of puberty
• Emotional stress and strain
• Sudden changes in the climate or your diet.
• It is also believed that dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp.
DO YOU REALLY HAVE DANDRUFF?
Before you start treating your hair for dandruff, make sure you really have dandruff. Sometimes a flaky scalp may be caused by too much sun, or excessive use of hair dryers. It can also be caused by the use of soaps on the hair, or harsh shampoos which do not wash out easily. But if you use a gentle shampoo plus conditioner like Sunsilk, you needn’t worry. Avoid home remedies as many of them can do more harm than good.
YOUR COMB /BRUSH AND DANDRUFF
Never use the brush or comb of the person suffering from dandruff as it is dangerous and contagious. Likewise, make sure that you wash your comb/brush after every shampoo if you have dandruff yourself! Many medicines, medicated soaps and shampoos are available to counter dandruff, but the most effective is cleanliness of hair. Brush your hair thrice a day and shampoo at least once a week. While washing your hair, take care the water does not trickle down your face. There are chances that you may get pimples.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF
• Add six spoonfuls water, two spoonfuls pure vinegar and apply it on the scalp with cotton wool before going to bed. Tie a towel around your head to protect the pillow. Wash your hair next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Continue this once a week for at least three months.
• Mix a spoonful of lemon juice with two spoonfuls of vinegar and massage on the scalp. Wash your hair with an egg shampoo after this.
• Soak fenugreek (methi) seeds in yogurt overnight and apply the curd on your scalp for half an hour before washing in the morning.
• Hair washed with methi seed paste prevents dandruff, falling hair, baldness and dandruff keeping the hair long, healthy and black. Just soak the fenugreek seeds overnight in water to soften the seeds and grind in the morning to make paste. Before hairwash, apply this paste on scalp and hair and leave it on for half an hour. Wash off with shampoo later.
EGG PACK FOR DANDRUFF WORRIES
Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and let the mixture on for ten minutes to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the hair with lukewarm water. This will keep both dandruff and hairfall problem away from you.
- Anyone and everyone who desires a natural enhancement and to give freedom from the daily applying of make-up.
