Read on for some old fashioned advice on looking your very best. You will find tips, information, advice, and even a few secrets on how you can put your best foot forward.
Nail Polish
If you notice that your nail polish is becoming thick in the bottle or sticky, just add some acetone, or nail polish remover, into the bottle. After only adding a tiny bit, seal up the top and shake thoroughly. This will give you a couple more applications of the nail polish.
Use an exfoliating product on your skin before applying spray-on tanning products. This helps smooth your skin. This will help your faux tan look more even and much smoother. Therefore, your fake tan will appear to be real.
Multiple research projects in the scientific world have found that symmetry is often associated with beauty. Taking steps to improve the symmetry of your face can make you appear more attractive. Whether this extends to makeup for women or facial hair with men, make sure to keep both sides of your face looking similar.
Before bed, put a swipe of Vaseline in your eyebrows. This will give you healthy looking eyebrows that shine. Vaseline can cause unsightly acne, so try not to get it elsewhere on your face.
If you want to emphasize and play up your gorgeous hazel or deep green eyes, look for colors that will bring out the flecks of gold and green in a way that almost looks like candlelight. These highlighting colors include silvery pewter and deep purples; pale, shimmery lavender and light brown can also be used.
Accentuate blue eyes with warm eyeshadow colors like coppers, golds and apricots. Go for eyeliners and mascara that are dark such as brown or purple. You will make your blue eyes pop!
Nail Polish
Does your nail polish job get botched shortly after completing it? Apply a top coat. This will keep your nails looking great for up to a week. This is not the same as regular clear nail polish, so do not confuse the two. Don’t buy clear polish. You need the top coat.
Make space in your fridge for your cosmetics. This is most important in the summer months. If it is particularly hot outside you can keep your beauty products in the refrigerator. You will be happy, and your skin will be happy because you have cooled it off.
You can create your own mouthwash with peppermint oil and purified water. For every ounce of water you use, put in one drop of the peppermint oil. Start by boiling the water, and pour the oil drops into a ceramic container. Add the boiling water. Use a clean cloth to cover the container and let it cool. Pour the mixture into a sterile container that can be tightly sealed. Then use this as your mouthwash.
A beauty connoisseur should avoid drinking caffeine. Drinking too much caffeine can cause acne or wrinkles. If you insist on drinking tea or coffee, try to limit it to one cup a day. If you can’t give them up entirely, try decaf coffee or a good green tea.
A good way to prevent dark circles under the eyes is with cucumbers or rosewater. They contain properties to soothe thin skin and make it appear lighter. Take a cotton pad and dip it in some rosewater or cucumber juice. Placing the pads on your eyes for around 15 minutes.
Try using Epsom salts in your beauty routine. There are a lot of good things about Epsom salts; it can be a mild laxative and it can soothe muscles. If you mix this salt with lavender, you can create a soothing and relaxing paste. Apply this paste to any problem areas that you have and leave it on overnight. Your skin should look better by morning.
To keep your makeup colors pure and prevent breakouts, wash all of your makeup brushes often. Simply fill up the bathroom sink with a little bit of mild soap and warm water, and work the suds through the brushes. Rinse all soap residue off completely and allow them to air-dry overnight. Doing so will minimize the chance that any makeup buildup or bacteria will collect in the brush and cause acne breakouts.
When you are dancing in a nightclub, your face may become shiny from the exertion. A quick solution is the cheap toilet tissue in the club. The coarseness of the paper will help you blot your skin. All you have to do is blot your face with a square of the TP, and you will lose that shine before you can blink your eyes!
Use a loofah to exfoliate your skin. They exfoliate the skin and make it smoother and much more attractive. Use a loofah in combination with a great exfoliant and you will simply love the results! You should use your loofah a few times every single week.
Keratosis pilaris is a common, minor skin ailment that you may have encountered if you’ve noticed bumps breaking out on your arms’ back sides. They are seen more so in the wintertime because the air is drier causing dry skin. Try exfoliating and then moisturizing the affected area.
Women of any age can be beautiful. This article will help you maintain beauty through all the stages of your life. Let your inner beauty shine out!