Wondering if you should invest in a waterproof mascara? Is there really that much of a difference between the regular and waterproof? Here are three benefits of using a waterproof version versus traditional mascara.
No Smudging The last thing you want to happen after applying mascara is to have it smudge. This can sometimes happen before you're even done applying it. By having waterproof mascara, you don't have to worry about incidentally rubbing your eye or even washing your face with plain water. No Racoon Eyes When mascara runs and gets in your eyes, rubbing it can give you racoon eyes. Sometimes this is actually done so on purpose for a certain look. But if you're not going for that look, waterproof mascara can keep this from happening unintentionally by not running due to sweat, tears, or other incidental wetness. Still Easy to Remove While it may not come off with plain water, waterproof mascara is not that hard to remove. All you need is a simple moisturizer or soap. Honestly, to thoroughly remove regular mascara, you probably still need to do this anyway. So, why not just get the kind that helps prevent annoying issues and save yourself the trouble? Get your waterproof mascara today!
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When you need eye shadow, you can't just buy the first thing you see. It's important to know what you're looking for. Choosing the best eye shadow palette is about colors, tone, variety, and more. Here are some of best tips on making sure you have the best palette.
Complement Your Skin Tone When choosing your eye shadow palette, your skin tone matters. Do some research to determine which color combinations are best. Sometimes you may need more than one palette to mix and match for tone, as well as create specific looks. Enhance Your Eye Color Eye shadow is meant to enhance your looks. Part of that is making your eyes stand out. Choose colors that look best with your specific eye color, while still accenting your skin tone. Sometimes this will be a blend and sometimes you'll have the best look with solids. Remember that more than one color can create the eye-enhancing effect. So, you'll still be able to wear different colors on different days. Consider the Look You're Trying to Get There are many looks out there that you may be trying to achieve with your eye shadow palette. Natural eye, smokey eye, cat eye, and exotic eye are some of the popular choices. By choosing an eye shadow palette that complements your skin tone, enhances your eyes, and creates the look you need to achieve, you are well on your way to being to being a fashion diva.
Coconut oil has many health benefits. But did you know there are also beauty benefits of using coconut oil-based products? Here are five of them.
Softer Skin Coconut oil is a superior moisturizer, as it helps create smooth, soft skin without pore blockage. It’s actually good for your pores and may help reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and acne. No Wrinkles Try using coconut oil on those troublesome wrinkle areas, such as under the eyes, around the nose and mouth, on the neck, and more. This can help reduce or prevent the appearance of baggy eyes and wrinkles when used regularly. Banish Dandruff Instead of spending a ton of money on solutions that don’t work, try using coconut oil to get rid of your dandruff. Apply it evenly to the scalp, at least once per day. Wipe Makeup Away Faster and Healthier Coconut oil has natural properties that lift dirt, grease and grime away from the face. It’s also good for the skin. This makes it a great makeup remover. Keep your face looking clean and clear and wipe makeup away with ease. Seal Split Ends Did you know that coconut oil is a great lightweight oil to use when you need to seal split ends? It can help heal the hair over time.  The teenage years are about the time when kids really start to get into the beauty side of things. This is when they become more conscious about how they look on the outside. It's also an age where they are very vulnerable about how others perceive them. Because of this, it's important to teach them to appreciate their beauty without cosmetics.
Cosmetics can give the impression that teens are not beautiful without them. While sometimes unintentional, teenagers can get the vibe that they are only beautiful when they wear makeup. Cosmetics should be seen as something fun and not a necessity. It also should be made clear that the makeup is not the only way to appear beautiful. I opt not to wear any makeup at all. However, because not everyone will feel the same, it's important to teach kids to wear makeup the correct way and for the right reasons. It should never be stated that the makeup is to correct beauty flaws or that your teen looks better with it than without. Discuss ill effects of cosmetics. It's important for your teen to know about the damage that cosmetics can cause to the face and even to her health. She should also know about what happens to certain animals in order to create makeup. For instance, some women develop pock marks, blemishes, and other skin issues because of wearing makeup. Also, depending on the products, animals can be injured or even killed simply for the purpose of creating makeup. Check the labels and talk to your teen about the toxic materials used to create the products. Teach your teen proper makeup application. This may seem like an odd way to teach kids to appreciate their beauty without makeup. But the fact is that teens are going to want to at least experiment with some makeup. Teaching them about applying it properly lets them know that you are not simply throwing orders out there. They need to know that you do respect their choices, but that you do want them to know all the facts so they can make an informed decision themselves. This teaches them to be responsible for their own actions. Also, when your teen sees herself both with and without the makeup, it gives her a comparison point. Another thing to point out is that a teen can wear makeup while still appreciating her natural beauty. Not all teens or women who wear makeup do so because they don't appreciate their own looks. Teach your child about natural cosmetics. As mentioned above, teens may want to try out some makeup. This is an experimental age when they are learning more about the world around them. They may decide they like it and then again, they may not. But at least if they do make the choice to wear makeup, they will be knowledgeable about what's good for their skin. Natural cosmetics can be found online and in many retail locations. Look for makeup that is not tested on animals, not made of animal by-products, friendly to the earth, and has some sort of health benefit to the skin. There should not be any chemical ingredients. Basically, you want to teach your teen to look for makeup that is good for her, rather than damaging. Emphasize all your teen's beautiful features when she is not wearing makeup. Be sure to compliment your teen on her features during times when she does not have on any makeup. You don't need to say anything about the makeup. Simply say something honest and nice about her most flattering features whenever you get the chance. Of course, there is no need to overdo it. But your teen will appreciate the comments and take them to heart. Remember, that just as she takes the nice comments to heart, the negative ones can have an impact as well. Even if there is something you don't like about her looks, with or without the makeup, there is no need to say so. Only focus on the positive. *I originally published this via Yahoo Contributor Network by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff  Whether you've always worn it but now want to avoid foundation makeup or you've never worn a cover-up makeup and want to maintain your choice to avoid foundation makeup, read on. Many magazines offer beauty tips on how to cover flaws using makeup. Could you avoid foundation makeup with natural facial moisturizers?
Because I have always preferred doing things the natural way, I'm not much of a fan of using makeup. Foundation or cover-up makeup has always been a no-no in my book. Did you know that natural facial moisturizers could help enhance or maintain your skin's natural beauty without makeup? Some women use a foundation or cover-up makeup to hide acne or other facial marks. Some just feel it looks better than going natural. Some may even be hiding uneven skin tones. There are natural facial moisturizers that could not only keep the face smooth and hydrated, but also can help control acne. Some may even help even out skin tones over time. Controlling acne and keeping the facial skin healthy can help women avoid reaching for foundation makeup to cover up their natural beauty. Moisturize Skin and Control Acne: Tea Tree Oil as a Natural Facial Moisturizer Tea tree oil is a great natural moisturizer that also happens to control acne well. Tea tree oil is an antiseptic, a fungus fighter, and has antibacterial properties as well. This could help to avoid foundation makeup by keeping the face soft and clear. For the best results, apply tea tree oil as a facial moisturizer once or twice daily to control acne. Only a few small drops are needed. This will keep the face feeling smooth and clean, as well as help to prevent acne. For a diluted and blended version, try Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil. Milk Blend as a Natural Facial Moisturizer Rinsing the face daily with a blend of natural coconut milk and natural almond milk is very good for the skin. This could help avoid foundation makeup by nourishing the skin and controlling acne. These natural milks can be found at health food stores and also are simple to make at home. Simply splash an even blend of both milks onto the face once or twice daily. For extra dry skin, try a combination of natural facial moisturizers, such as also using the tea tree oil. Even Skin Tone, Moisturize, and Fight Acne: Homemade Natural Facial Moisturizer This is an interesting method that I learned by experimenting with different things. Take an orange peel or lemon peel and rub it over the face after cleansing the skin. Next, rinse the face in natural lemon juice. Then, rub in a blend of pure cocoa butter (not a blended or processed version) and tea tree oil. Only a small amount of these natural facial moisturizers is needed. Do this once in the morning and once at night. This could help avoid foundation makeup by moisturizing the skin, evening the tone, and controlling acne. *Warning: Some may experience an allergy or other health conditions due to some of these ingredients. This may include (but is not limited to) the tea tree oil, as well as the milk products. Always consult a licensed medical professional before starting or stopping health regimens. **Note: The author is not a licensed medical professional. The above is provided solely for informational purposes. Always consult a licensed medical professional when it comes to your health. ***I originally published this via Yahoo Contributor Network  Image © Lyn Lomasi; All Rights Reserved Every day people are bombarded with billboards, TV ads, magazine ads and more about products to make their skin look young. Many times, these products contain makeup. But what if you're like me and prefer to actually have younger-looking skin, not just compound the issue while trying to cover it up. Many types of makeup can actually be damaging to the skin. So while you are using it to cover minor issues, you may actually be making the situation worse. You truly can keep your skin looking young without makeup. Use Natural Moisturizers Regularly My favorite natural moisturizers for young-looking skin include tea tree oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, almond oil, vitamin E oil, and olive oil. I also like to make facial masks and body butters with these ingredients, as well as those from fresh fruits and vegetables. Brown sugar scrubs are great as well. To make a simple deep skin moisturizer, mash one avocado and a banana half together. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of olive oil, almond oil, and vitamin E oil. Smooth over the face. Leave the mask on for thirty minutes and rinse away. This can also be used on other external areas of the body as well. Keep Your Pores Clean Clogged pores can make a face look dull and lifeless, which can make a person look older. Cleaning the pores regularly helps avoid this effect. I have a few methods that I like to use. For the first one, all you need is a lemon and a dry cloth. Slice the lemon in half. Cleanse your face with just warm water. Then, take one of the halves and rub the opened side around the face and neck in circular motions. You may also need to use the other half if you face if the lemon gets too oily. Now, take the cloth and wipe any excess from your face. Another method is to mix half apple cider vinegar and half pure (strained) lemon juice. Dip cotton balls in the mixture and rub it all over your face in circular motions. Let it air dry. Do this once per day. If you've been sweating or participating in a dirty or strenuous activity, you'll want to do it again. You can also use a natural sugar scrub to exfoliate. Eat The Right Foods Diet can actually play a major role in the way a person's skin looks. Examine the foods you eat to find out which are good and which are not. Cut back on the foods that worsen skin conditions, such as sweet, salty, and greasy foods that may cause acne and eczema. Add foods that enhance your overall health. Food rich in essential vitamins and minerals are excellent for the skin. Nuts, avocados, bananas, berries, coconut oil, avocado oil, safflower oil, watermelon, and olives are just some of the many foods that I've used to help keep my skin looking healthy and young. Adapt A Smarter Beauty Regimen Only use products that work for your skin, not against it. Think about the ingredients. If something is poisonous, why would you want it on your skin? Just because you aren't going to eat it, doesn't mean it's any better to put it on your skin. If you want naturally young-looking skin, use natural ingredients. One note about natural ingredients is that not all natural ingredients are safe either. Always do the research before applying something to your skin. Some things may be poisonous, cause allergies, or have other adverse effects. Once you discover what works for you, stick to it. Maintenance is key to keeping your skin looking young. A monthly subscription box of natural beauty and self-care items may help you keep up your beauty goals. *Always consult an appropriately-licensed health professional when it comes to the care of your skin. Information herein is based on the author's own personal experiences and is not meant to substitute the care and advice of a licensed expert. **Originally published by Lyn Lomasi on Yahoo! Contributor Network LAST UPDATED 2/22/2022  Image © Lyn Lomasi; All Rights Reserved I am often complimented on the smoothness of my face and at how youthful I look. Let me tell you that after 4 kids (update: 7 kids now), that feels pretty good. So, what's my secret? Avoid makeup at all costs. I know what you're thinking. "What about my blemishes?" "What about my freckles?" "How can I cover up my uneven tones?" My answer to all those questions is simply "Don't you dare!" The more makeup and products you use to cover up your so-called beauty flaws is most likely doing you more harm than good. Instead of covering up, work on healing the ones that are a real issue and embracing the ones that are naturally you. Freckles become beauty marks. Uneven skin tones can be healed by applying things like shea butter and cocoa butter based products, which are very good for the skin overall. To rid acne, wash the face with water only. Pat dry and apply Intent.sive Etheric Golden Healing, Pain, Massage, & Altar Oil. The dragon strength version will get it under control the fastest. Do this twice per day to clear up the acne. This has been my regimen since I first broke out with acne badly. It rid me of the issue and as long as I keep with that regimen daily, it keeps the acne away. This regimen is also good for the skin in general. Instead of using things that work against your beauty or cover up your natural beauty, go with natural beauty products that maintain and enhance it. Don't cover it up! Refresh it! LAST UPDATED: 2/22/2022 |
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