2008-10-01 12:56
Sweaty Feet and OdorThe tannic acid in regular tea will temporarily inhibit sweat production. Add several bags of regular tea to your bathwater or foot bath. Soaking in tomato juice will neu… Read More
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2008-05-15 19:19
Inexpensive Easy Makeup RemoversTo remove makeup naturally without clogging pores and moisturize skin at the same time, use unrefined pure oils like jojoba, wheat germ or rose hip oil. Massa… Read More
2008-05-15 19:18
Foot BlistersMost blisters from new shoes occur from stiff material digging or rubbing your skin. To help break in shoes without sacrificing your feet, a trick I learned in high school selli… Read More
2008-05-15 19:12
Flatten and Treat a Raised Inflamed Pimple:Rub hemorrhoid cream into the blemish to help take out the swelling or press an ice cube wrapped in a cloth over the raised area of acne. This may… Read More
2008-05-15 19:11
Basic and Best Acne TreatmentThe basic (and still recommended) way to treat acne is with a gentle cleanser (most Dermatologists recommend liquid Cetaphyl Cleanser which is great for sensitiv… Read More
2008-05-15 19:10
From Arts and Craft StoresVisit your local arts and crafts supply store for lots of great tools to use for makeup. Artist palettes work well for getting creative with mixing lip and eye colo… Read More
2008-05-15 19:08
Eyeliner TypesEye liners come in pencil, liquid or powder. Pencils liners can be found in an assortment of sizes and colors. The fatter the pencil, the more smudged look you'll get, the smal… Read More
2008-05-15 19:07
Acne Skin Softening-Flax and YeastHere’s a mask good for all skin types but excellent for acne. It softens, smoothes and nourishes skin giving it a fresh, youthful glow. Yeast is a par… Read More
2008-05-15 19:06
Honey... with MilkHoney is like a wonder tonic. A spoonful of honey acts to balance metabolic systems when ingested, and is a natural antibacterial. Cleopatra from ancient Egypt bathed in mi… Read More
2008-03-05 17:39
Contour Makeup Techniques (Lowlights and Highlights)A good alternative for makeup bronzers is to use it for contour shaping of the face which is what many makeup artists use to contour for p… Read More
2008-02-21 19:15
Makeup Tips and TidbitsWhatever your best facial feature is-lips, cheeks or eyes-play up that feature and downplay the others. Never use heavy makeup on more than one feature at a time or t… Read More
2008-02-21 19:12
Choosing a FoundationFoundation should always match your skin tone exactly. Yellow-based foundations work best on most skin types, because they neutralize any pink or red undertones and blot… Read More
2008-02-21 18:45
Lipstick Application Basics1. Apply a light coating of foundation or primer to smooth and soften lips. This step helps to fill in the lines and smoothes the surface of lips. Also helps lipst… Read More
2008-02-21 18:37
Matching up Your Complexion and Hair Color to MakeupBe sure to match colors to your ‘Season’ (another topic on that to come under ‘Fashion” category). A majority of p… Read More
2008-02-20 21:17
BlushersFor cheek color, blusher is placed directly on the cheeks starting at the center or fattest part of the ‘apple’, and blended out then up towards the temple area or hair l… Read More
2008-02-13 19:28
Nausea ReliefTry this trick next time you feel sick to your stomach: Lay flat on your stomach and instead of having the pillow under your head, place it under your stomach (with no pillow un… Read More
2008-01-22 21:36
Eye Shadow Application and Tips for Eye Shapes and ProblemsTo prevent eye makeup from coming off, running or smudging by the end of the day: lightly moisturize eye area with an oil free loti… Read More
2008-01-17 17:23
All About Mascara-If you want to wear just one item of makeup, it should be mascara.-Twirl the mascara brush in the tube, don’t pump-this pushes air into the tube drying it out faster… Read More
2008-01-07 21:10
Keep Swim Goggles and Eye Glasses from Fogging UpCoat the lens with Colgate toothpaste and polish off. You can also use this method for keeping windshields fog free, bathroom mirrors or any… Read More
2007-12-31 20:38
Rose Water and Glycerin Skin CareRose water and glycerin has been a popular skin care product forever. The rose is anti-inflammatory and nourishing to skin while the glycerin helps pull in… Read More
2007-12-31 19:08
Healthy Hair Tests1. Put one of your hairs in a container of water and if it sinks, your hair is porous and dried out. If it floats, it’s hydrated because it can’t absorb anymore… Read More
2007-12-29 20:39
Reduce Swollen Bags Under EyesSwelling under your eyes or saggy skin can be treated by rubbing a little Preparation H Hemorroid cream into them which helps draw out excess fluid and tighten… Read More
2007-12-20 19:13
Close Set EyesGenerally female models are chosen because they have wide set eyes which appears more feminine (Katie Holmes is a very good example of someone with wide set eyes). Having close… Read More
2007-12-20 18:06
Touching Up Makeup- Remove all lipstick. If your skin is oily, blot the excess shine off by pressing either tissue or oil-blotting papers over face until the shine disappears before applying… Read More
2007-12-20 13:36
Bronzer Application TipsIf you apply bronzer to your face for a ‘sun-kissed’ effect, you could end up with skin that has no natural looking depth if you apply too much all over… Read More
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