How To Use Everyday Kitchen Items For A Natural, Healthy Beauty Routine

THE FEYNMAN SERIES (part 1) - Beauty

The art of beauty is so much more than just simply "putting your face on." It takes a great deal of skill, attention to detail, and accuracy to really make those products work for your body the way they should. The tips below can help you improve your beauty skills.

Crush up an aspirin and put it in your shampoo to get rid of dandruff. This will save you money on buying pricey shampoos made for dandruff. The painkilling properties in aspirin will calm your dry scalp and get rid of dandruff problems while using your favorite shampoo and conditioner.

TIP! To get clump-free, defined lashes while applying your favorite mascara, gently wiggle the mascara brush as you pull it toward the ends of your lashes, and work in small sections. This will help to remove excess clumps of mascara and to separate your individual lashes so that they do not stick together.

If you continually get acne only on one side of your face, it could be caused by your cell phone. Make sure you clean your cell phone regularly to remove dirt and oil. You may also want to try switching sides each time you talk on the phone to give the acne-prone side of your face a break.

Even the most skilled makeup artist sometimes has difficulty applying lipstick neatly. After you have applied it, use a cleanup brush that has been dipped in powder to place the powder all along the lip outline. Next, use a disposable wedge sponge to blot away any excess powder that may be left.

If you are looking for some individualized attention from a cosmetics salesperson, visit the mall or department store during the early morning or daytime during the week. If you go on the weekend, your consultant will not be able to give you a thorough assessment and unhurried cosmetics application.

TIP! The lipstick you select for a night out on the town or on a day-to-day basis is an automatic attention-grabber, so be sure it makes the right statement to enhance your beauty. For a daytime appropriate look, use pale pinks and nudes.

If you wear your hair in a ponytail often, move the position of the ponytail around every so often to prevent hair breakage. Constant stress and friction in the same part of the hair shaft can weaken hair, but placing the elastic or rubber band in different positions prevents the same spots from being rubbed over and over.

Pick a foundation that is dermatologist approved and matches your natural skin tone well. Some foundations can clog your pores quite easily if you have sensitive skin, so find one that is oil-free as well. This will help keep your pores clear and help make your face look great and oil-free all day.

If you are trying to reduce the puffiness around your eyes try holding a cold spoon on the puffy areas. The cold can cause the puffiness to go away making your face look more beautiful.

TIP! Brush your hair at the right time. If you have straight hair, comb and brush when your hair is dry.

Get fit. Whether you need to lose weight or not, starting a fitness routine will tone up your muscles and sculpt your body into an attractive sight. Someone who is in shape is generally regarded as more attractive than someone who is not. There are all kinds of fitness programs out there, so you should be able to find one you enjoy.

Use cocoa butter on stretchmarks and scars. Cocoa butter is a beauty treatment with roots in ancient times. It has long been known to normalize skin-tone, and to make your skin more resilient. Cocoa butter has a small price-tag, and is available almost anywhere you can buy lotions or creams.

Using a fake tanning lotion can make your skin appear more beautiful without getting any of the harmful rays from sunbathing or tanning. Make sure to shave or wax any hair that you don't want on your body before applying any type of tanning lotion at least 24 hours ahead of time.

TIP! It is important that you never use a dull razor when shaving your legs or any other part of your body. Dull razors are just going to cut your skin and leave an abundance of razor burns.

Eating the right diet will dramatically improve the health and appearance of your skin, nails and hair. Eat blueberries, as they are great at improving skin's elasticity. Consume plenty of strawberries, as they help to protect skin's collagen and reduce wrinkles. Avocados are great because they contain folate, which helps aid in cell regeneration. Last, but not least, eat plenty of acai berries. Acai berries contain twice as many anti-oxidants as any other berry.

To make your smile look whiter, avoid orangey or yellowish lipstick shades, which can accentuate stains and other discolorations. Stick to cool pinks, blue-reds, and plummy shades, all of which help to make your teeth look whiter, since they are cooler colors. Remember that really bright shades, no matter the tone, will draw attention to your mouth--and your teeth.

Finding a new hair style that is different from what one usually does with their hair can not only give one a fresh look but enhance their beauty. A new hair style can attract attention from people who notice the difference and also frame ones face in a new way that may enhance beauty.

TIP! Putting on your own nail polish can be very frustrating, especially when using your non-dominant hand. Next time, apply your normal two color coats and a topcoat in the evening (give the polish a few hours to dry before bedtime).

Want to instantly feel younger and more beautiful? Get a new hairdo. Visiting your salon for a cut and color is a quick way to revitalize a tired look. Your stylist can provide tips for a look that works for you, and complete your beauty transformation. You will also feel relaxed after a day at the salon, making you look more beautiful as well.

For a boost of sun protection for your everyday products, look for foundation and moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher. Sun damage causes fine lines, wrinkles, and even skin cancer, so the extra dose of protection from products you use anyway can help keep your facial skin looking younger longer.

Is your face tired looking? Does it need some radiance? With just the swirl of a brush you can instantly brighten up your skin. Illuminating powder is an amazing product that will wake up your skin. Apply it to your face, on the cheekbones, temples, on the chin and under your eye brows. You can wear this alone or over foundation.

TIP! To reduce puffiness in your face, splash it with cold water in the morning. This can calm your skin down and get rid of morning puffiness.

If you have your favorite perfume that you wish you could have the lotion to match, but just don't want to have to pay the price for it, then make your own. All you need do is add a few drops of your favorite fragrance into any lotion that is scent-free. You can then rub it in and enjoy the resulting scent for the rest of your day.

If you are worried that your favorite fragrance may fade away during the day, think of adding some to your hair. You don't want to spray it directly on your hair, but, instead, spray a light mist to the bristles of a brush and run it through your hair. You and your hair will smell great for the rest of the day.

Make sure that you apply creme to your face before powder if you have dry skin. Powder clogs the pores of people with dry skin, which could cause acne or blemishes. However, on people who have oily skin, power comes off quicker, so it is better to avoid using creme if you are going to use powder.

TIP! If you have overly round eyes, you can elongate them by adjusting your eyeliner application. The outer two-thirds of your lower and upper lash lines should be lined with a dark brown liner.

Keep your face looking beautiful and young by investing in an appointment with a board certified dermatologist or doctor. Many spa treatments that are marketed as facials can contain unnecessary ingredients, harmful substances, and harsh applications that can easily leave your skin damaged and in worse shape than before. A dermatologist's goal is to help you; a spa employee's goal is to sell more products.

Keep wool pads that have been soaked in water, in your fridge. You can also keep teabags or cucumbers in your fridge. This is great if you have puffy eyes and can relieve them. Using this on your eyes will make you look refreshed and will last all day.

Emphasize the sharpness of your cheekbones by applying a shade of powder blush that is one shade deeper than your normal cheek color product. Using a blush brush, dab on a spot of the powder in the hollows of your cheeks just under the cheekbones. Remove excess powder, then blend in a circular motion.

The art of beauty is one that can be enjoyed by everyone, but only those very serious into it will try to perfect their perfect beauty techniques every chance that they get. Now with more beauty knowledge to add to your "bag of tricks," you can easily become great at it too.

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