Beauty is mostly just a good way to describe taking care of yourself. If you are taking care of your body, your skin and your mind, you can’t help but be a beautiful person, and project that to the world. This article gives you some practical ideas of how to do that.
Having your hair air dry is very helpful when trying to prevent heat damage. The hair and the scalp can really suffer from the curling iron, straightening iron, and hair dryer. If you absolutely must blow-dry your hair, you should use your dryer on its lowest heat setting. Your hair will retain a softer, silkier look for much longer.
If you only have the time and money for a single beauty product, consider spending it on a flattering cheek color. A cream-based blush is easily applied using only the fingertips and can be thrown in your purse and applied quickly and with little to no effort at all. This is one item that you shouldn’t be shy about spending a little extra on.
To give your medium-to long-length hair a quick boost of volume in the morning, turn your head upside down, then apply a spray-on product like mousse or serum to add volume. Aim for the roots, then scrunch your hair at the crown and sides. Turn right-side up, then use your fingers to smooth the top layer.
If you desire to emphasize your gorgeous deep green or hazel eyes, use colors that will highlight these colors in a way that they look like candlelight. These type of colors include silver pewter, pale shimmery lavender, light brown and even deep purple.
Try using some coconut oil instead of brand name moisturizers for the face. Using virgin coconut oil can help soothe the skin and reduce the look of wrinkles and lines. It also adds benefits by eliminating the symptoms of acne, eczema and psoriasis because it has natural bacteria fighting elements and is a natural fungicide.
If you have a high forehead, you can use common cosmetic products to draw attention away to your face. Using a matte, powdered bronzer or blush that is one shade deeper than your normal shade, brush the powder along your hairline beginning at your ears. Use a cosmetic sponge to blend well, then brush your hair over the hairline.
Pale or sparse eyebrows can be quickly and easily filled in to make them appear thicker and fuller. Use a disposable mascara wand to brush on dark brown eye shadow or mascara onto the brows, then comb it through with another disposable brush to smooth out the color and remove clumps.
If you use a curling iron or other heat tool on your hair, be sure that the products you use for cleaning, conditioning and styling your hair are heat-activated. Hot tools are hard on your hair, especially if you use them every day. If you use products with heat protectant in them, it is perfectly safe to use hair appliances that require heat on a daily basis. As an added bonus, these products usually help your hair look healthy and shiny, as well.
Give your face a monthly beauty treatment. You do not need to go to a spa to get your skin in its best shape. You can, instead, give yourself a complete facial at home. Start with a product to exfoliate, follow with a mudpack, next apply an astringent, and finish with a deep moisturizer.
Always remove makeup before going to bed. If you sleep with your makeup on, you increase the likelihood you will get acne and blackheads. Makeup can trap dirt and oil on your face. Clean and tone your face every night. Don’t forget to add moisturizer when you are finished cleaning.
When using fake eyelashes, you never want to realize that you have an allergic reaction to the adhesive. In order to prevent this from happening, apply a small amount of the glue to your arm. Put some plaster over it and leave it be for at least a day. If there isn’t a rash, then it won’t be an issue.
Many women like to use concealer under their foundation. If you’ve run out of concealer, or can’t find it, look inside the cap of your foundation. Liquid and lotion foundations tend to collect and thicken inside the cap and will work well in a pinch as an emergency concealer.
To make your manicure last longer, apply a quality top coat. The top coat should be applied right after your manicure, and keep applying thin touch-ups each day to prevent the polish from peeling or chipping. A strong topcoat can prolong the life of your manicure by a few days.
Being beautiful is nothing more than being the kind of person who knows that they need to take care of themselves. As this article has pointed out, most beauty tips and secrets are really about pampering your body and your mind so that the inner beauty that you already have can shine through.
