Monday, June 17, 2013

Healthy Beauty: How To Tips

How to Banish a Blemish 

Fight redness with a green-tinted concealer. Add a skin-colored concealer with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for healing.

How to Get Rich, Full Lashes 

Apply 3 coats of mascara: First, sweep up from the base to the end of the lash. Next, go from tip to base. Then, brush across the lashes.

Try this spicy facial to soothe dry, irritated skin. 

Mix together:

1/2 tsp turmeric6 oz  plain yogurt2 tbsp honey1/2 cup oat flourSpread on clean skin. Leave for 15 minutes, then rinse.

How to Get a Natural Glow

Brush highlighting powder on the tops of your cheekbones and under your eyes to brighten your face.

How to Create Smoky Eyes 

Use a soft black kohl pencil on the rim of your upper lash line. Smudge dark shadow on the lid and under the lower lash line.

How to Nix a Double Chin in Pics 

Turn your head slightly and drop your chin so your face is not completely square with the camera.

How to Soften Rough Feet

Use a foot scrub made from botanicals such as crushed fruit pits and sugar. Finish with a rich shea-butter or cocoa-butter cream.

How to Make Lemon Facial Toner 

Combine ingredients in a bottle and seal with a stopper.

1/2 cup fresh lemon juiceGrated zest of 1 lemon1 cup distilled water2/3 cup witch hazel

How to Choose Your Ideal Nail Shape 

Oval shaped nails flatter most hands, while square nails look best on long fingers. Want a softer look? Try a round shape.

How to Freshen Up Quickly 

Run a bottle of hydrating mist under cool water. Then, spray it on your face to energize your skin.

How to Prevent Wrinkles Around Your Mouth 

Shield your skin from the sun and eat antioxidant-rich foods. This helps keep collagen and elastin below the surface of your skin strong.

How to Test a New Skin Product 

Dab a small amount on your inner arm twice a day for 5 days. If you do not have a reaction, it is likely safe to apply to your face.

How to Protect Your Hair From Styling Tools 

Coat hair with a silicone-based product. When it's dry, divide it into sections. Don't use the iron for more than 4 seconds per section.

How to Fake a Flawless Complexion

Wear a warm, pink shade of lipstick. It draws attention away from blemishes.

How to Cleanse Dry Skin 

Keep showers short. Use unscented cleanser and warm water, not hot. Pat your skin with a towel, leaving it damp. Apply moisturizer within 5 minutes.

How to Make Your Own Natural Tooth Paste 

You'll need:

3 parts baking soda1 part salt1 drop peppermint essential oil

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