Eye Lash Tips

Wiggle, Wiggle
Mascara belongs on your lashes, not the brush. When applying, gently wiggle the brush from side to side (instead of up and down) as you work your way from root to tip. The extra movement provides a thicker coat.

Aim High
For a larger-than-life, wide-eyed look, apply mascara to the top lashes only.

Natural Curl
For a natural looking curl with an eyelash curler, give a couple good squeezes, once close to the eyelid, and then a second squeeze closer toward the tip.

Thick and Luxurious
For thick, luxurious lashes, apply two coats of MAC Prep + Prime Lash. For best results, allow it to dry between each coat.

Great Separation
For great separation with a light touch, try applying mascara with a MAC 204 Lash Brush. It’s a great tool for the job.

Anime Eyes
To give your eyes a rounder appearance, concentrate mascara in the center of both the top and bottom lashes.

Wide, Wide World
And to widen the eyes, use more mascara at the outside corners of each lash (the ends closer to your ears, not your nose).

Light as a Feather
For a soft, feathered look with great separation, use two brushes. After applying mascara with a regular mascara brush, run through your lashes again with a MAC 206 while your mascara is still wet.

Back it Up
For really thick, rich lashes, try “backing the lashes,” a technique whereby you line each eye from under the top lash using a brush like the MAC 259 square shader brush or a 266 brush dipped in MAC Fluidline.

Layer It
Experiment with layering formulas until you get the look you’re shooting for. Try Fibre Rich Lash Mascara over Zoom Lash for thick, rich lashes without the “Spider” effect.

In the Navy
Experiment with color on your lashes. Brighten your eyes with some navy blue mascara, or if you have green eyes, give violet mascara a try.

Find a swimsuit that makes your hips look smaller

In order to draw attention away from your hips, try drawing attention toward a more flattering area of your body. For example, accentuate your great bust or sexy shoulders with a V-neck style bikini top in an exciting pattern. An exciting top will naturally draw eyes away from your hips. You should also consider pairing a lighter, more colorful bikini top with a darker bottom. The darker bottom will result in a natural slimming effect and drawing attention toward your shoulders and bust. The best tip for finding a flattering swimsuit bottom is to look for a bottom that sits directly on the hip. Try to avoid a suit that sits too high on the hip, as this type of fit will have a widening effect. Don’t go too extreme, however, and choose a bottom that is cut too low on the leg. This type of cut will have the effect of shortening the legs (never a good feature of an attractive swimsuit). Finally, avoid any features that pare down the waistline (such as a dark waistband). These features will have a widening effect of the hips.

Eyelash Growth

Eyelashes are like every other hair on your body. They have a specific growth cycle that keeps them growing regularly. Like each other hair, they will grow to a specific length and then stop. Although most do not realize it, all of the hair on your body will replace itself every few years with new hair, including your eyelashes.

Understanding Eyelash Growth
There are a few things to realize about eyelashes. For example, consider the fact that each hair on your body has a specific length that it will grow to. Even the hair on your head will stop growing at a specific length. That is why not many people have hair that grows past their middle backs. Your eyelashes are a prime subject to consider for this. It is rare to find very long eyelashes that would cover your eyes! Still, some people have longer lashes than others. It’s all about the genetics!

Eyelashes Regrow
How do eyelashes regrow, then? When your eye lash falls out or you pluck it out, it will grow back. The eyelash growth cycle takes about four to eight weeks to fully replace an eyelash. If you lose a large clump of eyelashes, it is likely to take longer for them all to be replaced as it can take up to four weeks for replacements to come in fully.

Stimulate Eyelash Growth
There are some that believe that they can stimulate eyelash growth. There are a few problems with this. For one, eye lashes are on the growth cycle and will only come back according to that. If you pluck an eye lash out, it will take several weeks to grow back. Some people mistakenly believe that if they cut the tips of their eye lashes off, that they will somehow continue to grow. This is not true and will not help you to get long, beautiful eyelashes.

Eyelash growth products are available on the market, but none have been proven to work scientifically, even if they promise that they will. One product that’s worth a look is Lilash Eyelash Stimulator.

One thing to note is that if you apply large amounts of eyelash glue to your false eyelashes, you are likely to pull out several lashes at a time, which can have you looking a bit sparse. Instead of doing this, make sure that you follow the manufacturers directions for removing false eyelashes.

Although you may not be able to stimulate eyelash growth, eyelashes usually will grow back. Those that do want those long lashes will have to hope that they are in their genetic code or will need to resort to false lashes instead.

Cheap Natural Dry Skin Care Tips For Dry And Damaged Skin

Dry skin can be due to a genetic condition but it's not common. If you break out on the skin around your eyes, it could be the shellac in your mascara; buy a shellac free mascara like Ecco Bella's. Dry skin can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight or some medications.

Dry skin can also be a sign of an underactive thyroid. Serious skin complications, including a dry skin condition, can arise for people with type 2 diabetes. Environmental factors, such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, or cosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps, can cause dry skin. Damaged skin can occur from many different causes; the sun being one of the most common causes.

It's especially important for people with dry skin, damaged skin, or acne to eat foods high in omega-3's. Eat an avocado every day, put it in your salad or mash it up and eat it with a spoon. Eat high-fiber snacks like raw nuts, raw seeds, fresh fruit or dried fruit like dates, and figs.

Cosmetics should be used carefully because they may dry out the skin or cause allergic reactions like contact dermatitis; read the labels. Natural treatments should always be the first type of treatments to consider when you want to heal and take the best care of your skin. Avoid all products that have an alcohol base.

Apply coconut oil daily to your skin to heal, moisturize and soothe it. I've found coconut oil to be the best natural healing treatment for dry or damaged skin. After a soothing bath or shower at night just before bedtime, apply a thin layer of coconut oil over your entire body, it'll even last on your skin through your shower in the morning. Dry skin contributes to fine lines and wrinkles, coconut oil helps prevent the onset by keeping the skin soft and supple.

Use coconut oil to remove your make up at night, like I do; it leaves a fine layer of oil to nourish your skin all night long; but better yet, apply more coconut oil. When you buy coconut oil, make sure you get the kind that hasn't been refined, processed and deodorized.

Many skin conditions can be converted into clear, healthy skin by using natural home remedies. The skin supports its own ecosystem of microorganisms, including yeasts and bacteria, which cannot be removed by any amount of cleaning.

See your doctor or naturopathic doctor if your damaged skin doesn't improve in spite of your best efforts. Usually we can take care of dry or damaged skin without seeing our doctor, but sometimes we can't avoid it. Make sure to call your skin doctor or dermatologist when you have any open cuts or sores from scratching that won't heal.

Cream rinse

Cream rinse, often simply referred to as conditioner, is a hair care product that is designed to make your hair softer and more manageable. Applying conditioner is the next step after shampooing your hair. Cream rinse can be purchased from discount stores, department stores, specialty shops, or beauty salons. Salon quality products can be substantially more expensive than other brands due to the company’s added advertising costs. However, these products often contain added ingredients that will make it easier to style your hair. If you’ve tried cheaper brands and been unsatisfied with the results, purchasing a salon quality cream rinse may be a worthwhile investment.

When choosing a conditioner, remember that cream rinse should be matched to your hair type while shampoo should be matched to your scalp type. Conditioner made for normal hair is best for people with healthy hair that shows no signs of damage. Volumizing cream rinse is a good choice for people with fine, limp hair. If your hair is frizzy and dry, look for a cream rinse labeled as extra moisturizing. If you dye, perm, or chemically straighten your hair, look for products with added ingredients to protect against this damage. If you’re looking to save space in your shower, you might want to purchase an all-in-one product that acts as a shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel.

How you apply your cream rinse can have a substantial impact on the product’s effectiveness. Many people make the mistake of applying conditioner to the scalp in the same manner they apply their shampoo. Conditioner can be applied to all of your hair, paying extra attention to the ends. Some experts suggest only applying the cream rinse conditioner from the ears down, especially if you have oily hair to begin with. It’s also important to make sure that you allow the cream rinse to absorb for the correct time period. Most products need two to five minutes to work properly before they are rinsed out of your hair.

Many people believe that you should change the brand of cream rinse you use on a regular basis to avoid having your hair become immune to the effects of the product. However, most hairstylists now feel this is nothing more than an old superstition. If you find a cream rinse that you truly love, there’s no need to change products.

If you’re looking for a thrifty, all natural solution to purchasing a commercially manufactured cream rinse, you can use mayonnaise or olive oil to condition your hair. However, you’ll need to rinse thoroughly to make sure all residue from your homemade conditioner is removed

Natural Hair Gel

In 5 minutes you can make yourself a homemade natural hair gel that will give you smooth, wonderful hair. There are natural beauty treatments that you can rely on to take care of your hair.

Ingredients of Natural Hair Gel

To make natural hair gel you need:
- ½ tsp gelatin
- Warm water

How to use Natural Hair Gel
- Dissolve the gelatin in warm water.
- If you need more gelatin to reach the desired consistency, then add more gelatin to it.
- Add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance (optional).
- Your easy to use natural hair gel is ready.
- Store the gel in a refrigerator and use it whenever you want to.

Tips for using Natural Hair Gel

- Use this homemade hair gel just like you would use any other hair gel.
- Rub the gel in between your palms and apply to hair.
- Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb for even distribution of gel.
- Style your hair as you wish to.
- If you want to revitalize the gel in your hair simply rub wet hands onto your hair and through them.

Style your hair in all the latest hair styles. Be it short hair styles or long hair styles, you can still use this homemade hair gel for the latest trend.