Womans Beauty Secrets 2010: 2/21/10 - 2/28/10 Share

Friday, February 26, 2010

Night time party look

night time party look ( spending time at this really pays off )


firstly apply moisturiser all over the face and neck and leave for about ten minutes .
Then squeeze or pour about a pea sized amount of foundation onto the back of your hand and apply all over the face as you would your moisturiser again dont drag the skin or use harsh strokes as this will eventually sag the skin and using forceful strokes can make the foundation uneven and rubbed off in places ,blend around the jaw line with your finger tips and always check your hairline around the forehead ,ears and brows . when you are happy with the application blot a good amount of translucent powder under the eyes this will look reaally silly but we will be removing it later so dont worry ,
for the eyes i nearly always use the same colours either silver shimmer shadow and dark brown and black or cream shimmer and brown . If you are wearing a bright colour like blue or something i would usually apply this colour as a subtle eyeliner instead of an eye shadow .
firstly use a soft small brush or your index finger can be just as good and apply the lightest colour starting at the inner eye and smooth out to the outer eye stopping at the crease or fold of the lid , please bear in mind the eyes can loo really messy at first when using dark colours and can fall all over the cheeks and under your eyes but we will fix that at the end !! then moving onto your dark brown apply to a small soft brush look straight into the mirror and using more pressure apply the shadow to the crease or fold of the eye starting with the outer corner sweeping into the centre of the crease moving the brush back and forward untill even ,your face will still look messy at this stage , I would use black pencil here but you can pick a different colour if you wish ,simply apply the miner by pulling the bottom of your eye down and put it all along the inner eye leaving the tear duct on the inside corner clear .
next get your liquid liner and starting on the top eye lids gently and slowly run the liner along your lash line all the way from the start of the lash line to the end on the outer corners .
getting your small shadow brush again dip a tiny amount of black shadow and sweep it into the crease almost digging it into your lid just a tiny bit not moving any further then the outer lid to add a little more definition .
if you have silver or a neutral shimmery shadow simply apply a little to either a small brush or cotton bud and run it along the bottom corner on your inner eye bringing it around the tear duct and up just to the start of the top lid ,this will make your eyes appear more awake and brighter .
using your powder brush look up and sweep off the powder under the eyes that i told you to apply earlier this just makes it easier to remove fallen eye shadow dust without ruining your make up! keep sweepng until all the loose powder is gone and brush anywhere that there is shadow particals on the face .
then apply a good amount of mascara ,doing this slowely and having patience really pays off . then apply a little to the bottom lashes . if you get any on the skin simply lick or dampen a cotton bud and lightly remove .
lastly apply a pale lip gloss i wouls always use opaque neutral pink or any light colour s as this will make your eyes stand out even more .
Then your done and ready to go .
apply a bronzing powder to the neck and chest and lightly over the face if needed

home made make up and beauty supplies

HOMEMADE BEAUTY PRODUCTS
lip balm
Apricot lip balm
1 tsp beeswax (5ml)
1 tsp apricot kernel oil
1 tsp calendula oil
a few drops of essential oil lemon or orange
these ingredients can be bought in your local health store .
method :
melt beeswax over a pot of boiling water just like cooking chocolate,add pricot and calendula oils constantly stirring .
remove wax from heat and keep stirring until slightly cooled ,add essential oils ,pour into a small glass jar .
Lipgloss
Aloe vera lipgloss
1 tsp aloe vera gel
1/2 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp petroleum jelly
method
mix ingredients in a small glass bowl until mixed properly ,heat for two minutes in the microwave ,stir and pour into a small cintainer allowing it to cool before use .
Homemade Facial Cleanser Recipes
Buttermilk and Fennel Cleansing Milk (For Oily Skin)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp crushed fennel seeds
Heat the milk and fennel seeds in a bowl over a boiling pot of water for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture steep for 2 hours. Strain, cool, pour into bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for 2 weeks.
Chamomile Cleansing Milk (For Dry and Sensitive Skin)1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup milk
2 Tbsp chamomile flowers, fresh or dried
Heat all ingredients in top of a double boiler for about 30 minutes, do not allow milk to boil. Turn off heat and let sit for
1 kiwi, peeledabout 2 hours, strain. Pour into a bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for 2 weeks.
Kiwi Facial Cleansing Cream
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tbsp almond oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp almonds, finely ground
Put the kiwi in a food processor and puree. Add yogurt, almond oil, almonds and honey. It will form a thick and creamy paste. Use like any facial cleanser. Rinse with plenty of warm water
Fennel Thyme Cleanser
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tsp fennel seeds
½ cup water
½ lemon
Pull the small thyme leaves off the stem, crush the fennel seeds. Bring the water to a boil and add to the thyme and fennel. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into the hot mixture. Let it steep for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid out, pour it into a clean glass bottle or jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
face mask
Orange Yogurt Mask
1 tsp plain yogurt
1 tsp fresh orange juice
Combine the yogurt and juice. Apply the mixture to your face. Rinse with plenty of warm water after 5 minutes.
Hand care
Natural Nails
You can care for your nails, naturally. Use this recipe to whiten your nails and make your nails look clean and fresh.
Nail Whitener Recipes
1 denture tablet
1 cup warm water
Pour the water in a small bowl and drop the denture tablet in it. Soak your hands in the mixture for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Homemade Hand Cream recipes
Enjoy this Homemade beauty recipe for a hand cream with cocoa butter to keep your hands soft and smells great .
Cocoa Butter Hand Cream
Ingredients
2 cups warm water
1 1/2 cup glycerin
1/2 ounce spirits of ammonia
1/2 ounce cocoa butter
1/2 teaspoon boric acid
1 cup stearic acid
Directions
Combine the cocoa butter, glycerin and stearic acid in a glass bowl. Melt over low heat in a pot of hot water. Remove the bowl and add ammonia. Stir until milky. Add boric acid to warm water. Add to first mixture. Mix with beater for 10 minutes at high speed. Perfume and colour as desired. Age for 2 weeks before using.
Homemade Hand Scrub Recipes
Exfoliating your hands with a gentle scrub can help them look younger and healthier. Use these simple hand scrub recipes to rejuvenate your hands.
Oatmeal Hand Scrub
Homemade Spa Recipe for a gentle hand scrub made from oatmeal, lemon juice and olive oil that leaves your hands nourished and soft.
Ingredients
2 tbsp oatmeal
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
Directions
Add the oatmeal to 1/4 cup water and let stand 10 minutes until oatmeal is softened.
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil to oatmeal and mix well.
Rub mixture into your hands and let stand 1-2 minutes. Rinse with cool water and pat dry. Apply moisturizer to your hands and let it soak in 10-15 minutes.
Peppermint Foot Spray Recipe
Treat your feet to this tingly foot spray. The peppermint smells great and will revive tired feet in no time.
Ingredients
1 cup distilled water
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 tsp. Essential oil of Peppermint
1/4 tsp. Tee Tree Oil
Directions
Combine all ingredients and pour into a spray bottle.
Sore Feet Remedy
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tsp. of Aloe Vera
1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
20 drops of peppermint Essential Oil
20 drops of eucalyptus Essential Oil
Mix together and add to warm water. Soak your feet in it.
Homemade Foot Scrub Recipe
Treat your feet to a scrub with this simple sugar scrub for incredibly soft feet.
Ingredients
1/2 cup of sugar
2 tablespoons of lotion
Directions
Mix the sugar and lotion in a bowl.
Massage the sugar and lotion mixture in your feet to exfoliate
Rinse with clear water and pat dry. Apply some additional lotion to your soft feet.

5 minute make up routine

5 MINUTE MAKE UP
If you have great skin you can apply your make up even quicker by using a bronzer and sweeping it all over the face and neck using light circular strokes ,or a good tinted moisturiser will moisturise the skin while adding colour .Skip step two if using bronzer and skip step one and two if you using tinted moisturiser.

you will need
moisturiser,concealer,foundation,powder,blush,brown eyeshadow,mascara,gloss or lipstick ,cotton bud ,small shadow brush.

1.Moisturise - usually you should leave the moisturiser until it is absorbed into the skin but we dont have time when were running out the door at the last minute. 20 seconds
2.Concealer-apply only were its needed like around the fold of the nose ,blemishes like spots and under the eyes ,dab quickly until it is even . 30 seconds
3.Foundation-dont have time for a foundation brush so pour a little onto your finger tips and massage into the skin using light strokes ,dont rub hard as this will make it uneven ,apply just like moisturiser .quickly rub around the hairline to ensure there is no white marks or patches and the jawline .1 minute
4.Powder-lightly dust your brush, blow off excess powder and glide over the face you can skip this step if you like a dewy glow.10 seconds
5.Blush-dab a small amount of blush onto your brush and sweep over the apples of your sheeks while smailing move from the apples up towards the hairline at the ear and sweep down twice on both sides remember to blow off excess powder before hand also .If you use cream blush dap a little a blot until absorbed (skip using powder if your using cream blush as it may clump. 30 seconds
6.Eyeliner -keep it simple use pencil on the inner eye lid then dip a fine brush into a dark brown or black eyeshadow and glide the shadow along the lasline on the top lids just as you would with a liquid liner starting from the inner corner where your lashes start to the outer corner where they finish( if you dont have a small brush use a cotton bud ).50 seconds
7.Mascara- avoid applying mascara to the bottom lashes and looking straight into the mirror hold the brush side ways with the nib pointing towards your nose and gently blink your lashes against the brush once or twice on each eye .1 minute
8.Brows-dip a small brush into a light brown eyeshadow and really lightly and quickly brush over the hair on the brows ,not on the skin brush with and eyebrow brush if needed.30m seconds
9.pick up your favourite,lipstick,gloss,or tinted balm and apply to the lips and your good to go . dont go too dramatic for the day time , my favourite is a frosted pale pink for this time of day .10 seconds

Make up explained


BASIC MAKE UP EXPLAINED
FOUNDATION
Most woman buy the wrong foundation a number of times before finally finding the right one .You should always get the Therapist or sales assistant to help you find the correct colour as simply looking at a bottle or smearing it on your hand wont be accurate . Make sure she tests it in natural light and compares a bit on your cheek to your jawline . Also many woman only check the colour of foundation when buying one forgetting that we all have different types of skin . Many woman dont know this and may find this strange but we all have yellow undertones in our skin ,so try to find a yellow based formula as this will match even better to your skin and give you a natural healthy glow.You should never try to hide your skin tone ,instead perfect the one you have ! Our skin is usually darker in summer and pailer in winter so try to have two foundations ,one for each season . During the months in between you can blend the two together to make your own custom shade .
Which foundation is right for my skin type?
Dry skin - Use moisturising foundations or hydrating ones for a glowing dewy face . Also it is important to try and avoid powder finish foundations as these will dry your skin out further making it seem dull and lifeless.
Oily skin -Choose a foundation that is oil free or mattifying ,these will both reduce the shine on the skin making it more smooth and matt .
Combination skin -foundations with lecithin and silica beads are perfect for this type of skin , lecithin rehydrates areas that are dry while the silica beads absorb oil on the skin .
NOTE: always try to buy a foundation that contains an spf as this will save you money purchasing two products .I you wear false tan more often than not then i strongly recommend wearing it on the day that you buy your make up as the tones may be completely different when you have tan on .
If you are someone who has perfect skin then using a tinted moisturiser would work best for you ,again make sure you match one to yur skin tone before purchasing .
CONCEALER
The purpose of concealer is to cover up blemishes ,dark circles,scars,and grey areas on the inner corner of the eyes .Concealers/correctors should not be visable ,application is usually wrong if this happens so here are some tiops to fix these common problems .
1. Apply eye cream before doing your concealer this will stop the skin around the eyes from getting dehydrated ,resulting in crepey looking eyes .
2.Always wait until your moisturiser is fully absorbed prior to applying concealer as skipping this step will result in your concealer slipping off the skin .
3.Creases will appear especially under yuor eyes if you dont dust the area afterwards with a sheer loose powder.
4.Using a tiny amount of bronzing powder over your concealer and powder if it appears too light for your skin .
Uses for concealer
Dark circles
Choose a yellow based creamy concealer but no more then one shade lighter then your natural skin tone.Simply apply eye cream and leave until dry ,pat a small amount of concealer around the eye and anywhere thats dark ,follow with corrector pen afterwards if needed and dust with sheer loose powder.
Make sure the concealer is applied all the way up to the lash line .
Blemishes
This concealer should be an exact match to your skin ,we all know a blemish stands out without adding bright concealer to make it even more visable ,simply blot a small amount and dust with powder to hold in place .
Hiding scars
This will make your scar less noticable but understand that it will not completely dissappear 100%. Moisturise and allow to dry ,apply a creamy concealer , after apply corrector pen if needed then lightly dust with powder.
BLUSHERS
Blush should make your skin look healthy instantly ,you should go for a colour that looks the same as the flushed look you would have after coming from the gym ,this is a very natural look .For longer lasting blush add a pop of colour on top of your natural one .
Application
When applying powder blush smile and dust it on the apples of your cheeks towards the hairline at the ear and quickly sweeping downwards for a more gradual look.For cream blush ,firstly ensure you dont wear powder as this will clump and look patchy over it . Dap a splash of colour on the apples of the cheeks for a sheer healthy glow .These steps should be follwed after you have applied your foundation and powder if using powder blush .
which colours would suit my skin ?
Very dark skin - deep reds or bronze
Dark skin - rose ,plum,and golden browns.
Sallow skin -dark browns,pinks,and tawny is a great one for this type of skin .
Fair skin -sandy pink ,peaches,
Porcelain skin-pastel pale pinks,or frosty colours ,light peach etc.
MASCARA
Which ones to choose
Black suits all and really opens the eyes ,for a more natural look try browns instead.
mascara should be replaced every 2-3 months .
Application
Dab the brush tip onto a tissue to remove excess fluid ,using a light hand apply mascara to the bottom lashes first .Some people prefer the hold the nib of the brush to their lashes and work from root to tip covering each hair .I prefer to hold the brush side ways and work from root to tip in one or two strokes.We usually apply to the bottom ones first as generally we have to look up when applying mascara to the bottom lashes .Doing this after the top lashes would result in the mascars smudging onto the eye lid.I use the same technique on the top lashes using the side of the brush and working from root to tip , If you look straight into the mirror this is easier and slowly blink rolling your lases against the brush ,if you like a fuller look apply 2-3 layers and rub the brush from side to side while firsly pressing against the root of hte lashes, but try to wait until each layer is dry before adding the next one ,this will prevent clumping .
POWDERS
Powder should be translucent or a match to your skin tone and no darker .This step should not make your face look pale .If the powder is loose simply pour a little into your hand ,dust a brush and lightly sweep all over the face to hold foundation in position for longer .People with dry skin should probably avoid using powder as it will make the skin appear duller thus drying it out further .Dont over do it when applying powder as this can result in your make up looking cakey and heavy .
Trick
Before applying eyeshadow especially dark colours or shimmery ones ,blot a large amount of loose powder under the eyes ,this should look ridiculous but theres a method to my madness .After you finish applying your eye make gently brush away the loose powder to remove all of the fallen eyeshadow from under your eyes without ruining your make up .
LIPS
My personal favourite is lipgloss ,if I was trapped on a desert island it would be my number one piece of make up to take with me . I really think adding gloss or lipstick changes the whole look of any make up .If you like dark colours like reds ,then my advise is to go easy on the eye make up , add maybe just a touch of eyeliner and mascara .And if you like dramatic eyes use pastell colours on your lips like pinks ,peaches and frosty colours , metalics work well too but keep it light and natural ,this will make your eye make up stand out more .
EYEBROWS
Some people prefer to use brow pencil and other s like myself prefer using eye shadow and a flat hard angled brush , If you decide to use a pencil use one that is not too dark ,light brown suits nearly everyone even black brows,apply lightly to the shape of your brows mainly gliding over the hairs rather then the skin and brush them through with an eyebrow brush. When using shadow ,again go for a light tone of brown and lightly dip the brush into your eye shadow and simply apply this in the shape of your brow.( alot of people dont do this step but taking a minute and the end of applying your make up really makes a difference and make s your eyes stand out more ,brows are the one feature that can define your whole face and doing this quick easy step will also get rid of the foundation and powder that tends to get caught in the brows ).
EYELINER
eyeliner definatly makes the eyes pop and stand out , it is also great when doing a sultry look which i will be showing you later ,I always have a black liquid and pencil liner ,I only use pencil on the inside of my eye and liquid on the lids as i find no matter what pencil i buy or how much i spend it always smudges and looks like iv bags under my eyes .if you find you have this problem why not use a dark or black eye shadow the same as the one you use on your brows ,its long lasting and wont run . Spending alot on liners is not necessary at all infact if im honest iv used the cheapest brand i can find in the chemist and never notice a difference .when buying a liquid liner try and find one that has a tip just like a child marker for drawing ,its much easier to apply in a thin straight line.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

natural oils and vitamins for different hair problems

If the hair is brittle,breaks easily and is prone to split ends using sesame oil or almond oil on the hair mends the this problem and prevents further drying out  ,also using lavender oil stimulates hair growth as it nourishes the hair and skin plus it balances the oil production  .
coconut oil slows down hair shedding and rosmary stimulates hair growth but allows for the natural shedding process at the same time .
When you have chosen to natural oil that is suitable for your hair type ,heat a little of the oil in a small bowl over another bowl of water ,dip your finger tips in and start at the hairline above your forehead massaging the oil in in circular motions with the finger tips moving slowely backwards through the hair and scalp ,when your reach your neck start again at the hairline this time with more pressure then before,this will stimulate blood supply to the skin promoting hair growth ,the start the whole process again starting at the hairline on the sides of your head starting at the temples,when your are done leave the oils in your hair for 30 minutes ,then wash and dry as normal .
do this depending on the severity of your condition eg.if it is really bad do this daily until you se an improvment then gradually decrease one day at a time every week ,keeping it up then once weekly for maintainance.
all of these products can be found in a health store in my online store or in a local sally supply.

Monday, February 22, 2010

spots on chin area

Spots on the chin are very common ,your chin is where we get a symptom when something is happening with our ovaries ie your menstral cycle this is completely normal .Its all due to an imbalance of hormones during this time .
Try austrailian bush woman flower essence bought from your local health store .
Negative Condition:
• Mood swings
• Weary
• Physical dislike
Positive Outcome:
• Female balance
• Calms & stablises
• Coping with change
Try eating more whole foods the week coming up to this time of the month like porridge for breakfast ,drink plenty of water and try boiled water with a slice of fresh lemon first thing in the morning ,lemon is a natural antiseptic ,an anti bacterial face wash also helps but use daily and keep good skin care routine also check my blog for more remedies.
and you will be feeling like the beautiful woman you always were again .

Permanant make up


Permanant make up is basically tattooing make up onto the face , this can save alot of time for busy woman or ,woman with sparce thin eye brows ,also great for people who do sports eg water sports . permanant make up is something you should think about seriously as it is practically irriversable unless you spend a fortune on laser therapy . The eyebrows can be filled with ink the same as your hair colour and it would be applied like tiny strands of hair so it will look like real brows ,for woman who have thin eyebrows this can really make a difference as it frames the face and makes the eyes appear brighter and wider.you should really think about what kind of shape you want and always go with your natural hair colour as time and fashion changes you dont want your eyebrows looking ridiculous.so keep it natural .same with eye liner , dont go for something too durastic maybe go for something fine just a small line in the rot of the lashes to add definition , permanant lip make up is something i find looks really obvious but is you are someone who really has no lips and wants something to make them look a little bigger then this does work but be careful with the colouring again here and go for something the same as your lip colour not lipstick .
The make up is applied using a fine needle with pierces the skin at a rapid rate inserting ink under the skin , this is permanant and after a few days will begin to scab up , it is very very important not to pick these scabs as it will result in scars which may be obvious to others .These scabs are minor and really shouldnt be sore , the most you should feel is a little itching ,applying vasoline or preparation H is great for this as it softens the scab making it fall off quicker easing itching also as the skin is not as dry .
if it is the eyes that ar scabbing you wouldnt be able to add preparation h or anything that may irritate the eyes so just adding vasoline here is fine .

when selecting somewhere to get this done it is important that you see there work and really shop around look for reviews from previous clients in the salon  and making sure they are insured to do the procedure is a must .after all this is your face were talking about .

go to this site and click photos then either eyes lips or eyeliner to view before and after pictures of each procedure
http://www.azmakeup.com