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When I walk around the street, I notice many people have their makeup on. Unfortunately, it seems that not many of them know the importance of re-application of makeup. As ladies’ makeup get dissolved by their facial sebum, their makeup no long makes them look pretty. It is a must to learn how to re-apply makeup if you really want to master your makeup skills.

When you see your makeup partly dissolved, you cannot immediately re-apply some foundation to your face. You first need to replenish some moisture and remove the dissolved makeup. Get a piece of tissue paper and place it onto your face. Then spray some face mist onto the tissue paper. Wait there for 1-2 minutes like having a facial treatment. Finally slight press your face with the oil blotting paper to remove the excessive sebum and dissolved makeup.

When there is so much oil that you need to re-apply the makeup, you can use a slightly wet sponge together with foundation powder. Gently press onto your forehead, chin and nose. You should also pay attention to areas like around the mouth and hairline. One tip for re-applying powder is to gently re-apply more often instead of re-applying a thick layer.  Read more...

Who doesn’t want their smile to reveal brilliant rows of white teeth? Nobody likes yellowing teeth, but everybody finds a nice white smile attractive.

As far as our teeth are concerned, we’re in a better situation than we have been for 20 years, thanks to advances made in dental science. It’s hard to find a toothpaste these days that doesn’t make your teeth whiter.

Two decades ago, only a few toothpastes existed that could do this. They were expensive and therefore not accessible to all.

It’s so much easier now for us to have whiter teeth. Here are 4 simple, tried and tested ways of achieving this.

One method uses strips that are applied to the teeth, usually once or twice a day. This is done over a two week period. You have to try not to forget to do it, but if you can follow the instructions to the letter you’ll be very pleased with the results.

Another way is to go for a UV treatment. In this method, a combination of ultraviolet rays and a gel are used to brighten up your smile. Some malls even have UV treatment kiosks you can visit. You walk away with instantly whiter teeth.  Read more...

The amount of fat you burn from a given workout is directly related to the intensity of said workout. And intensity is largely dictated by how much work your muscles can produce.

Now a big and well nourished muscle can produce a lot of work allowing you to have super charged workouts. But there is a system further up the chain which controls your muscles-the nervous system.

So, without further ado, here is how to get your nervous system to help you lose more fat:

1. Train for speed: Although training for speed isn’t the best modality for fat loss, it will allow your muscles to move more weight down the road which will result in more overall fat loss. The key here is to use light weights with lightening speed without sacrificing form. Do this every once in a while and you will train your nervous system to fire your muscles rapidly.

2. Make sure your brain is well nourished: The primary vehicle for supplying nourishment to your brain is your circulatory system. So making sure your circulatory system is pumping full speed ahead is a great way to make sure you nervous system is getting all the nutrients it needs. An effective way to do this is to take some white willow bark.  Read more...

Worldwide there is a groundswell of women looking to find more natural skin care products. Millions of women are now searching out the best all natural skin care products, and for good reason.

Because there is a growing realization amongst consumers that our skin care products as well as our cosmetics and many personal and beauty products contain potentially harmful ingredients.

As an example a study done recently found lead in over 50% of big brand name lipsticks that you may well use now.

And it’s fine to be wanting to look better or smell better, but doing that at the risk of our health isn’t smart. Who wants lead on their lips?

And there are smart companies out there who are now looking at the market for more natural products and looking to get in.

L’Oreal has recently bought The Body Shop, a big seller of natural personal products.

So back to skin care. Firstly lets ask ourselves what all natural means. First thing to note is that there is no formal definition of all natural when it comes to skin care products, or cosmetics or other products.  Read more...

It’s everybody’s worst dream. Waking up the day before a special event to discover a large, red zit baring itself for all to see right on your face!

Here’s how it’s possible to get rid of it safely and swiftly :

1. Don’t ever pinch, squeeze or pick at a blemish. This only causes it to become more red and inflamed, and will spread the bacteria and oils that led to it in the first place, to other parts of your face! It can also lead to scars.

2. Each thirty mins, apply an ice pack to the pimple and hold it there for approximately two minutes. This will lower the swelling and rosiness and help shrink the inflammation and agony that sometimes comes together with it.

3. They don’t call it concealer for nothing! Covering the pimple with a light dose of flesh-tinted concealer can help mask it when you’re in a hurry. It also helps cover up that oily shine.

4. Clean your skin 2-3 times per day with mild, unscented soap or a specialized acne cleanser that has no harsh chemicals ( like lye ). Scrub skin gradually with an exfoliating pad or washcloth, but don’t rub too hard, otherwise you’ll sap your skin of its own natural oils, which help to repel buildup naturally.  Read more...

The majority of Americans take some type of dietary supplement to improve their health. Do you take supplements?

After all, the American public spends billions and billions of dollars each year on a wide array of pills and powders.

Unfortunately, many of these supplements are sold with deceptive advertising. Even worse, many of these supplements are eventually pulled from the market because of health issues.

Thus, here are 4 dangerous myths about supplements:

1. Supplements are safe because they are “natural”: Just because something is natural does NOT make it safe. After all, there are many things in nature that will kill you if eaten. And keep in mind that many supplements contain ultra-concentrated levels of natural nutrients which ironically, makes then quite unnatural.

2. They are backed by valid studies: Most of the sexy charts and graphs you see on the labels and advertisements are made up. You see, the bulk of the data is performed by biased entities that are directly related to the supplement companies themselves.  Read more...

Fat loss is not easy by any stretch of the imagination. But the good news here is that there are certain gadgets that can make this process much easier for you.

Now, a lot of people resist paying money for technology when it comes to fat loss. But why not pay a little money for big help?

So here are some essential gadgets for fat loss:

1. Measuring tape: You don’t need expensive fat calipers or expensive weight scales, both can be very inaccurate. Instead, use a simple measuring tape to assess progress. The best way to ensure accuracy here is to make sure you are measuring yourself in the same areas every time you perform assessments.

2. Heart checkers: Getting a good heart rate monitor does not have to be expensive and it is a great tool for measuring how intense an exercise is for your body. You see, your body is constantly adapting to exercise so measuring heart rate is a great way to really see how hard something is for you.  Read more...

There’s nothing you can do about aging, and as you age your skin ages with you. One of the worst causes of skin ageing is excessive sun damage from overexposure to UV in the Sun’s rays. Can you help prevent and even reverse skin sun damage?

Too much time spent in the sun is terrible for your skin. Whether you get sunburned or even if you just spend a lot of time in the sun you can age your skin prematurely. Along with another factor, namely smoking, these are the 2 worst things you can do to ensure your skin will show your age earlier.

The ultraviolet rays of the sun, over time, are seriously damaging to the health of your skin. It is now known that skin cancer is a result of excess UV exposure, and skin cancer can kill you. However fewer people are aware that regardless of the risks of skin cancer, overexposure to UV light can lead to premature ageing of the skin. There is a technical name to this and it’s called photo-aging.  Read more...

Getting the most out of your makeup products is pretty much like becoming a painter. In order to begin, you need to care for the “canvas” – your skin. Not everyone can have that traditionally beautiful peaches and cream skin tone, but we can make the best of what we have, and that means three very important words: cleanse, tone and moisturize.

Believe it or not, the first step toward great cosmetics look is… skin care! That’s right – when you take good care of your skin, you give yourself the beginning of a beautifully made-up face. That means setting up a daily skin care routine based on three words: cleanse, tone and moisturize, in that order.

Begin your facial artwork by taking excellent care of your canvas – your face. Learn about your own skin type – normal, dry, oily or combination — and then embark on a daily skincare routine. Two times each day you should wash your skin, tone it with a toner, and moisturize, even if you have oily or combination skin. Stick to this routine and you’ll be sure to have a great start to your makeup.  Read more...

As a society we are heavier than ever. And with this heaviness comes a very steep price. You see, being overweight and even worse, obese, brings with it a whole range of additional diseases.

In fact, the majority of the top ten causes of death in the US are directly related to being overweight. Thus, getting in shape is a matter of life and death.

Now there are a lot of different exercise plans out there. And how are you supposed to choose the right one? Well, balance and completeness is the key here.

So here are the 4 components of a complete exercise program:

1. Cardiovascular exercise: Also known as aerobic exercise, this form of exercise is great for increasing heart health. And the best thing here is that you don’t have to become a sprinter to notice benefits. In fact, the simple act of walking can improve your health substantially.

2. Strength training: There are numerous benefits to strength training. It will prevent bone loss, make daily living easier, help you burn more calories and help you look better. The key here is to find a type of strength training that you enjoy. You see, you don’t have to become a bodybuilder to get the benefits here.  Read more...