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Shower Gel

Shilah — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:03:42 +0000

Shower gel is the common term for a substance similar to liquid soap that is used for cleaning the body while showering. Most commercial shower gels do not contain any specified oil. It is a product of petroleum. Shower gel is available in various colours, as well as different scents. Basically all shower gels on the market today are pH-balanced. Some shower gels are herb-infused and offer aroma therapeutic benefits too. Shower gel gently cleanses the skin while leaving the body lightly scented with the beautiful Fragrance. The key ingredients used for making shower gel are basil extract, grape seed extract, lemon oil, macadamia nut oil, oat proteins, pro-vitamin B5, vitamin A, vitamin E.

How to use shower gel?

Shower gels do not leave soap foam and are easier to handle in the shower, but if ever a drop of gel fell in the tub, as most of the gels are too thick, so it will not lose any efficiency by mixing the product with water. One can cut the cost in half and it is a pretty good savings of shower gel. By pouring half the shower gel in another container and then finish filling the original container with water. Stir around a few times to mix. When it runs out, pour the reserve back into the container and finish off with water and there are two bottles for the price of one. Do not forget to rinse out the container for one last shower.

Homemade scented shower gel recipe

Ingredients used for making a home made shower gel are 1/2 cup unscented shampoo, 1/4 cup water, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 15 drops fragrance oil and food colouring agent. Pour shampoo into a bowl and add the water. Stir until it is well mixed add the salt and fragrance. For fragrance one can use as per own choice like kiwi extract, Raspberry extract, Strawberry extract, Coconut extract or Vanilla extract. Mix and match or use one alone. Shower Gel offers natural freshness with hydrating and toning benefits. The unique luxury scented shower gels are created with sea extracts to regulate the skin moisture balance and restore the cell functions. Shower gel leaves the body relaxed, toned and hydrated. Apply a small amount on a damp sponge or directly in the hands. Gently massage onto the body. Rinse well.

Toothbrush

Shilah — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:33:22 +0000

Toothbrush is a tool used to clean teeth that consist a small brush on a handle. Toothpaste is regularly added to a toothbrush to aid in cleaning. Toothbrushes are offered with varying textures of bristles and come in many different sizes and forms. Most dentists advise using a toothbrush labeled Soft. As firmer bristled toothbrushes can damage enamel and aggravate gums. Toothbrushes are made from synthetic materials, though natural toothbrushes are known in many parts of the world.

How to keep toothbrush clean

Keep toothbrush in a cabinet or use a toothbrush protector. Do not keep plenty of brushes in one cup. They will rub together and spread germs and wash hands before handling toothbrush. Wash toothbrush before and after every use as this constitutes holding it under running water and rubbing thumb over it with force. Replace toothbrush every three to four months. By storing toothbrush in a 3 percent Hydrogen Peroxide solution can keep toothbrush clean. Pour some mouthwash that contains alcohol into a small cup and stir it with the bristled end of the brush for thirty seconds. The alcohol will kill off most of the bacteria. By keeping the toothbrush as far away from the toilet as possible. By simply putting down the top lid before flushing cuts down the flying bacteria from waste matter by huge amounts. The fecal germs are just as common in the rest of the house as next to an open toilet. If anyone in the home gets an infectious sickness, throw their brush and any other brush it came into contact with them. Their sickness can spread along the toothbrush.

Importance tips

If one keeps toothbrush in a toothbrush protector, make sure it is dry before using the toothbrush protector. Failure to do so may lead to the growth of mold on the bristles. Toothbrush can be bought with toothbrush holders with holes for ventilation and that will help in storage and prevent mold. Note that toothpaste is required while brushing, as it provides a lubricant to help protect the enamel on the teeth. Living in a very germ-free environment for long periods of time can decrease the immunity. This does not mean that keeping the toothbrush clean will decrease the immunity. It means that keeping everything sterile can lead to a decrease in immunity.

Glimmer

Shilah — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:49:42 +0000

Glowing with healthy beauty being beautiful and radiant is now very easy to maintain. As because the best look is exposed. It is all about a healthy glow and fresh skin. Go easy on the foundation for a natural look. A highlighted moisturizer will provide a wash of colour while still letting the skin breathe. Look for one with SPF protection for extra protection from UV rays as sunscreen. For a dewy look, avoid powder and foundation. But to look fresh for more coverage to achieve the look of perfect summer skin makeup artist recommends choosing a foundation with a natural-looking finish and not powdery. Use a sponge to thin out the foundation and remember that two thin applications are better than a single heavy one. Try to makeup the coverage only where one needs it. Put the best face forward in the workplace with water-based foundations and lightweight powders that offer sheer but effective coverage. Even if the person is indoors all day, one can maintain that beautiful and fresh glow with a face powder that offers a bit of radiance and glitter that gives it a finishing touch for looking gorgeous.

Add shine in face

Glimmer makeup artist says that anything that has shimmer and shine makes the person look like someone turned to the light of makeup from inside as well. And the best place to start is with a highlighter in a shimmering, bronzy shade. Glimmer punch or the powder in pearl for lighter skin tones and yellow gold for darker skin should be used carefully on the cheekbones, brow bone and chin. As per experts sunlit glimmer for day makeup and highlighter in smashing bronze will give areas on both face and body a delicate, sensuous sheen.

Glimmer makeup

All the beauty experts suggest or give tips for adding glimmer to everyday makeup to carry the person from daytime into nighttime. Just a dab of shimmer or glimmer can be used to convert the makeup from daytime to nighttime. Eve older women should use a creamier base with glimmer, which could emphasize fine lines. One pot of shimmer or glimmer mixes well with body moisturizer, eye shadow, lip-gloss and nail polish can fulfills the need of that dazzling look. There is no need to buy separate shimmer products for different purpose only one pot can do that. White and bronze shimmers are the most versatile and used daily bases, while silver and gold shimmers give a bold look.

Application Brush

Shilah — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:11:42 +0000

Makeup is an art where people use cosmetics as paints and the face as the canvas to invoke up the desired look. Makeup artist is a skilled expert who knows all the techniques and the minute details that give face a world of difference. There are great numbers of manufacturers of make up brushes. They use different materials, functions and sizes for making the brushes. The best brushes for makeup should be made with natural hair and used to clean colour.

Choosing right quality

There are many opinions for the makeup artists and beauty experts for choosing their makeup tools and brushes and decide, which are the best makeup tools and brushes. There are many types of makeup brushes from daily use to party makeup. Qualities of makeup brushes include soft and firm bristle hair. There should be no loose hairs in these brushes. These makeup brushes should be in size, which is proportion to performed task and the facial zone. Brushes for makeup is obtainable in different shapes and edges and reflects their features. One can keep the makeup brushes for long-term period and wash off it with mild shampoo and water regularly.

Types of application brush

1. Concearler Brush – One should look for concealer brushes with square head and tapered corners. Concealer brush is the best for application precision and ideal for blending

2. Large Powder Brush- it is round, large and full brush which is ideal for loose powder. One can use them for compacts with loose beads and pressed powder.

3. Foundation Brush- it has tapered flat head and fairly large wide foundation brush. Foundation brush is ideal for cream or liquid foundations.

4. Blusher Brush – it has large and full head with slight tapering, which is made for getting natural looking one the cheekbone and cheeks. It is not in large size as compared to powder brush.

5. Slanted Brush – it looks like a narrow, flat, small, angled brush with soft or firm brushes. This brush is made for application of fine lines like softening colour edges, close to the lash line and blending.

6. Eye shadow Brush – it can of medium to large sized brush for eye shadow. It must have square head with slight taper at flat and corners of brush.

7. Lip brush – it is a narrow, small and flat tapered edge lip brush. It is made for blending lipstick applications and lip liner.

Nail File

Shilah — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:52:42 +0000

After nails have been cut using the nail clippers, they are softly ground and shaped using the Nail File. Their use is prevalent in manicures and pedicures. They can be manufactured using different materials as mentioned below.

Conventional materials

The tool is prepared from metal coated with corundum or emery boards. The former are more abrasive than the latter. So, the process is completed quicker with the former. If used by many women, they may transmit diseases from one to other. So, the use of emery boards is advocated. They can be thrown after single use as they cost less. But, both these types cause nails to splinter. The remedy is the use of Glass nail files.

Glass Nail Files

They are manufactured from crystals. So, they are innocuous for humans and environment. They have a smooth, constant and non-eroding surface. They avoid nail chipping and their use results in smoother and healthier nails. They can be disinfected using liquid, heat and ultra-violet light resulting in a high level of hygiene. The nail file does not rust or undergo any alteration in its properties due to this sterilization.

Modern Nail Files

Diamond embedded nail file is most efficient in transforming rough nails to smooth ones. Also, it can be used to smoothen calluses. It can be cleaned thoroughly with soap and water. The diamond finish is very long lasting. A ceramic nail file has a fine and a coarse side. It also has an integrated nail cleaner. It is ideal to use on delicate nails. The surface of the file has micro-pores to smoothen the nails. This nail file is hardened at 2000 deg Celsius and hence warranty’s long life. Nails do not get heated while using this nail file. It can be cleaned with water. Crystal Stone Nail Files do not rip the nails. They are manufactured from thousands of micro jewel crystals. It is claimed that they seal the natural moisture and essential oils in the nails, thereby strengthening them. They can be used in dry or wet conditions. It is possible to use them in a to and fro movement, unlike the metal and emery files. The edge of the file under the nail can be used to remove burrs.

Lip Base

Shilah — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:21:42 +0000

Lip base smoothes the surface of the lips and prevents lipstick from bleeding into the little lines around the mouth for increased staying power. After cleansing, put a small amount of lip base on fingertip and spread it all over the lips

How to keep lips healthy?

1. Reduce the strength of a dark or bright lipstick or lip pencil with an overcoat of lip-gloss.

2. To get an even line with lip pencil, first draw two dots at the upper lip’s bow, a dash across bottom of lower lip, then connect all three around the lip line.

3. Start with de-flake, smooth dry spots and prevent lip-colour from bleeding.

4. The mouth area is the second driest area after eyes. Little vertical mouth lines can occur and cause lipstick creep.

5. Prevent dryness by increasing moisture around mouth at night by applying lip base. Use a long wear lipstick to keep colour in tact.

6. Help prevent feathering by using an all-over base of quick liner for lips.

7. To make lipstick last long, outline and fill entire lip surface with base coat of lip base to prevent colour-bleed, give lipstick longer wear and more interesting depth and texture. Drier matte texture helps lipstick hold tight.

8. If someone wants to make lips appear smaller, use lip base over natural lip line. Line inside the natural lip line and fill in new lip shape with lipstick.

9. First, exfoliate dry, rough layer with some scrub cream, gently applied. Then apply any lip base. Blot or rub in and apply lipstick.

10. To make lips look thick, just outline lips from outside the natural lip line. Fill in new lip shape with pencil lipstick or a lip shaping pencil for perfect colour.

11. To make the lips look appear balanced, outline thinner lip just outside natural lip line. Line fuller lips along natural lip line. Fill in new lip shape with lipstick

Lip base is must

Each woman loves to wear lipstick. Just a dash of lipstick adds so much glamour to the face. Lipstick should be applied properly and should be of the right colour. Most of the time one might have noticed that lipstick does not last long, especially when we eat and drink. If lip base is applied before lipstick it will remain for long and it will keep the lips moist too.

Concealer

Shilah — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:55:42 +0000

Concealer is a type of cosmetic which is most widely used because it has the quality to cover up the variety of imperfections of face which includes blemishes and incision lines. Concealer is a cream which is thick and opaque used on face after applying foundation. It is creamy enough to blend into the skin of the face to cover unwanted marks and make it look beautiful. It helps to even out the look of the face. It is the best way to cover the dark circles around the eyes. Concealer is very efficient in hiding incision lines, minor imperfection and several discolored areas of the skin. It is used to give natural results. Concealer is very efficient in covering pimples, acne and inconsistencies in the skin. Concealer can be green, white, blue, purple or matching with the skin tone depending upon what it is used to cover. White is used to hide dark circles, green is used to cover redness caused by pimples and yellow are cheapest to buy.

Method to buy concealer

Concealer should be creamy enough that it blends into the skin easily. It should be of the shade that is close to the skin tone of the user. It will be a good idea if before buying a concealer; it is tested on the wrist of the user. It will help the person to buy the shade which is close to the skin colour. If the shade of the concealer matches the skin tone than the face will look pretty because it is more compitable to cover the blemishes of the face. It is good to spend more on the product as expensive products are of higher quality and looks more natural. Concealer should be creamy enough to blend with the skin of face naturally so that it does not look cracked and blotchy.

Usage

While applying concealer use a cosmetic sponge to help the product to blend well with the skin of the face and look more natural and beautiful. It should give hours of coverage to face. Use of foundation helps the concealer to blend properly with the skin and even out the effect.

Dryers

Shilah — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:49:42 +0000

Hair dryers are a very useful day-to-day use product. The best way to choose the perfect hair dryer is to judge by it usage. As inexpensive models may be inappropriate for extensive styling but they are suitable for someone who only uses a dryer infrequently or someone with short hair who can dry their hair quickly. If it is for style to lock and add more volume, one may prefer a midrange model that offers more attachments and options. The most expensive dryers are best for individuals who use them for extensive styling or whose hair is extremely sensitive to heat damage.

Use hair dryer as style aid

If used properly, a dryer can help smooth hair, add volume and even condition hair when combined with heat-activated conditioners and other hair products. To use the dryer effectively, direct the hot air run down the strands from the root toward the tip. Reversing the direction will blow up hair follicles and cause frizzy, dull hair. For more even heat application and control just keep the dryer at least eight inches away from hair, unless the styling method purposely calls for closer use. Covering hair around a wide brush can help control the strands to apply heat evenly and add volume to it.

Avoid heat damages

Avoid excessive heat damage by limiting the amount of heat that is applied to hair. Let the locks dry naturally even partway before using a dryer can help minimize damage. Keeping the tool further away from hair helps prevent burning and use the lowest possible heat setting to achieve the styling task. Do not apply heat to hair for lengthy periods of time and keep both the dryer and the hair moving to prevent intent the heat in one location. If the hair dryers is used frequently, consider using heat-activated and leave in conditioners to safeguard tresses from severe damage.

Tips

Hair dryers are the most commonly used hair styling tools but improper use can result in severe heat damage and dull, lifeless hair. To use a dryer effectively choose the model that best suit the needs and try to limit the amount of heat apply. Adding heat treatment products and conditioners can help moderate the damage and careful use can result in superior hairstyles that never look like a dryer has been used at all.

Hair Oil

Shilah — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:56:42 +0000

Oiling is a amazing way to keep the moisture content high all the way to the tips and works best in blend with other details. It is the mixture of the details that creates beautiful hair. Excellent detangling, proper washing, good quality products in shampoo and conditioner choices, high quality detangling tools, oiling and dusting and wearing hair contained for the most part

How to oil

To oil the hair is quite easy task. Take a small amount of oil such as coconut oil, barely a fingernail full and rub between the palms to warm and melt a bit. There should be a very pure layer of oil on the palms as a result, barely discernable except for the shine or reflection in the light. Then apply the oil to pre-washed and already fully dry and detangled hair. Those with thick hair need to separate the hair more to get more at the deeper inward layers to get some oil there. This oil is then left in as the leave-in conditioner and not removed until the next hair washing. Curly hair people will like oiling as the weight it imparts showing off the pattern of the curls. Oiling increases moisture content provides a protective layer against damage like splits and the weight helps the hair to move as one body. The frizz concerns are reduced and brittleness, dryness cease, and the hues of one hair colour come forward resulting in a beautiful sheen that catches the light in interesting ways. Finally, the hair becomes supremely soft

Applied oil can be easily washed

Oils can be found in aromatherapy stores, organic or whole food stores in beauty section. Essential oils are scented oils such as rosemary, grapefruit, geranium rose and rose and these scented oils must be diluted in jojoba because if applied to the skin in full strength, a reaction can occur. Mix one or two drops with jojoba or coconut oil to scent the hair with. Do change the amount of jojoba to contain this addition so as not to over-oil can be done in one sitting. This methods will to oil the hair properly and happy oiling.

Rollers

Shilah — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:08:42 +0000

Does people give attention to the method of placing rollers in the hair? Here is a simple guideline to get started. At first one will need a tail comb for sectioning, rollers according to the desired curl size, pins if needed for rollers and a styling mist. To begging just shampoo and condition the hair. Allow partially drying and then add the favorite styling product. Generally a product that can be sprayed on is the easiest to work with. Start at the crown and work the way around. First attempt may seem messy, but practice needed. Starting at the crown seems to keep everything neat. Section off the hair using a tail comb and apply the first roller. The section of hair should be no wider than the roller. Pin the roller in place if required. Carry on until all hair is rolled and secured. It is also important that the roller is firmly in place against the scalp. This will lift the root and give a better curl. If the hair is drying out before finishing off with rolling the sections, mist again and continue. When finished putting all of the hair into rollers, spray the entire set with hairspray and then allow to dry on its own or use a bonnet dryer. When completely dry, gently and carefully remove rollers.

Now styling

Curl hair with hot rollers as curls are pretty, fun and a little lively too. They are easy to achieve and are sure to win compliments. To use hot rollers first step is to plug hot rollers, blow-dry clean hair straight. Apply mousse or styling cream for more volume from roots to ends. Separate hair into three sections and clip two sections up. Use a comb to select a 2-inch section from top of the unclipped hair. Comb it a few time to release any knots or tangles. Spray the section with a soft-hold hair spray and select a hot roller and fitting pin. Now place the roller above the end of the separated section and wrap the bottom of the strand around the roller. Roll up toward the scalp so that the entire section of hair is wrapped around the roller. Secure the roller with a pin. Repeat until entire head is in curlers. Excessive heat can damage the hair. Deep condition the regularly and use heat-protecting products to minimize the damage. Be careful when handling hot rollers as they can burn fingers