The Science of Beauty in the Bath - Special Bath Recipes

August 20th, 2008

On occasion it is beneficial to take time to relax in a soothing special bath and smooth the skin.

Depending on what you put into the water, a bath can be:

a. Nourishing

b. Stimulating

c. Toning

d. Soothing

e. Relaxing

Easy additions to the bath water are as follows:

a. 1 cup of vinegar: Soften water / soothe dry and itching skin

b. 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal: Soothe / soften skin

c. 1 cup of powdered milk: Nourish skin / combat dryness

d. 1 large spoon of honey: Relieve tiredness / sleeplessness

e. Orange or Lemon peel: For a pleasant odour

f. 2 tablespoons of laundry starch: Tighten / smooth skin

g. 2 handfuls of Epsom salts: Combat tiredness

Herbal Bath Treatments

Herbal baths have traditionally been incorporated into a beauty treatment regime. The more popular herbs for the bath include the following:

* Chamomile flowers, Elder flowers, Thyme: Softening / soothing skin

* Mint, Rosemary: Stimulating circulation

* Blackberry leaves: Clearing the skin

* Comfrey: Chapped, sore, spotty skin

* Lavender: For the pleasant odor and very relaxing to the mind and emotions

Autumn Body Polish

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup finely ground Sunflower seed meal (try using a coffee grinder)
  • 1/8 cup applesauce

Mix ingredients into a paste, then apply with gentle circular motions into your face, throat, chest, arms, and legs.

Allow formula to remain on skin for 10 minutes so the Sunflower oils can be released and your thirsty skin can absorb them.

Rinse with warm water and gently pat dry.

Makes enough for one application.

Buttermilk Bath Salts

Here is another variation on bath salts.

  • 1 cup Buttermilk Powder
  • 1 cup Sea Salt
  • Add up to 24 drops of Essential Oils.

Blend well, keep in a sealed jar. Use 1/2 cup per bath. This makes enough for 4 baths.

Almond Bath Bomb

  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons citric acid or Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C Powder)
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Almond oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Essential Oil of choice

Combine dry ingredients in bowl and stir until well blended. Drizzle in Almond oil and stir until mixture is moistened. Add Vitamin E and Essential Oil. Stir until well mixed.

Take teaspoon size globs of mixture and form balls. If mixture is crumbly, add more Vitamin E Oil. If too wet, add more baking soda.

Put balls on Sheet of wax paper and leave for 2 or 3 hours. Reshape balls, then let air dry and harden for 10 days. Store in a closed container.

To use, add one or two balls to hot bath and enjoy.

Dee Braun, a single mom of 6 kids, is a Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Dr. of Reflexology and a natural health practitioner. You can visit her at NaturallyBeautiful.Me - http://www.naturallybeautiful.me/ - where you can find helpful information on natural and effective skincare treatments to help battle the ravages of time, toxins and stress as well as address many common skincare problems.

Recipe For Beautiful Skin - The Energized Facial

August 19th, 2008

by Dee Braun

There are a myriad of ideas for health, beauty, body care, facial care…now here’s another great technique to help you on your way to healthier skin.

The energized facial is one way to slow down, relax and give your face some added TLC. It is a great, easy and natural therapy for beautiful skin - and takes less than 5 minutes!

How To:

1) Rub palms of hands together briskly 35-40 times - you will feel the energy and heat build up.

2) Relax and hold hands (palms towards face) in front of face - about an inch away from your skin.

3) BREATHE - in for a count of five, out for a count of five. Do this five times.

When To:

1) While washing face - rub hands together as above - then wash face as usual feeling the energy penetrate as you cleanse.

2) After applying your favorite treatment mask - help the mask work even better by using this technique.

3) Nightly when lying in bed before sleep, after completing your evening skin care regimen and applying your nightly creams and lotions.

4) As a weekly facial after applying your favorite essential oil or blend

One way I’ve learned to use this is while in the tub. After washing my face I apply my favorite facial oil blend or beauty product, get a wash cloth wet with as hot a water as I can stand, and lay it over my face. I then do the hand-energy technique over the wash cloth and following with a cool water rinse.

About the Author
Dee Braun, a single mom of 6 kids, is a Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Dr. of Reflexology and a natural health practitioner. You can visit her at NaturallyBeautiful.Me - http://www.naturallybeautiful.me/ - where you can find helpful information on natural and effective skincare treatments to help battle the ravages of time, toxins and stress as well as address many common skincare problems.

Getting Naughty With the Right Underwear!

August 19th, 2008
Sometimes, you might want to simply throw on your favorite, most comfortable pair of panties and sometimes you want to feel like you’re getting ready for some real fun! One way that you can have an instant pick me up in mood is by taking a look at your underwear and being really happy with it, and this is where revealing underwear, underwear that is definitely meant to be seen, if only by you, comes in! If you are interested in looking great and having a good time with it, take a look and think about the underwear that you might want for this.

When you are thinking about underwear, remember that the first thing that you should think about is your comfort. It’s one thing if the underwear is going to be removed in a very small amount of time anyway, but you’ll find that if you are looking to wear it all day that you should think about making sure that it fits right and that it is well made. Don’t put up with underwear that makes you feel uncomfortable. If you are thinking about how something is stabbing you or that it feels awkward, you aren’t going to be feeling your best.

When you are looking at great kinds of underwear that is meant to be seen, you’ll find that your best bet might be with skimpy g string bikinis and open bust bras. Both skimpy g string bikinis and open bust bras reveal more than they conceal, and when you want to make sure that no one has any doubt what is on your mind, you’ll find that this type of underwear is perfect for it. For instance, you’ll find that a skimpy g string bikini can go a long way towards showing off your legs and to hinting at what it is covering and you’ll also find that the right open bust bra is going to have you feeling wonderfully revealed.

As always, whether you are shopping for an open bust bra or a skimpy g string bikini, you’ll find that you are going to be best off if you find articles that fit. You’ll also find that getting something that is comfortable and that will last for a while will help you enjoy it more, and you’ll also discover that lingerie that is sexy can also be quite comfortable in general. Take some time to really try on these garments before you buy and think about the circumstances in which you will be wearing them.

When you want to make sure that you are looking your best from the skin out, stop and take a look at the right open bust bras and skimpy g string bikinis can do for you!

Fred R runs an online lingerie shop.

Have You Heard of Tsuya Tsuya Brand?

August 19th, 2008

I bought this during my last visit to KL. A salesgirl approached me when I was at one of the Shopping Mall in KL and introduced it to me. Well, she begged me to let her buff my fingers and my nails, instantly became shiny! I found it interesting that is why I bought it from her for RM20.00. It’s actually a set of block buffer and nails buffer. They have a website www.tsuyatsuya.com.sg. So, I decided to check it out. The brand name is called Tsuya Tsuya.

I didn’t know until I found out the founder of this brand is a Penang girl came to Singapore to explore a world beyond her cushy home. Very interesting! They’re not only specialised in manicure products but also manicure tools, mascara, foot care, and skin care. The salesgirl also introduced me and asked me to try out the mascara. They are two types of mascara - one black is for volume and one white (fibres) is for lengthen lashes. According to the salesgirl, you can decide the length you want! It’s supposed to extend lashes without having to wear false eyelashes. But it tends to be abit messy as the fibres would fly around. If you’re using the fibres you may have to use eyelash comb to comb out the clumbs at times. Well, it was a good experience though!

What You Need To Know About Early Pregnancy Stages

August 17th, 2008
Pregnancy, no matter if it was planned or not, is important for any woman. Also, it is important to take good care of your body while it is forming another life inside. If you suspect that you might be pregnant, there are things you should do as soon as possible to help your body be as healthy as it can be.

It is important that you get enough of “the right substance” to help prevent birth defects. Your midwife or doctor might want you to be taking prenatal vitamins, and often extra folic acid, at this early pregnancy stage. It is also important to stop doing something that could get bad substance inside your body, such as smoking and taking birth control pills.

How Can You Tell If You Might Be Pregnant?

There are a lot of common symptoms at this stage of early pregnancy. Not all pregnant moms have all the symptoms, but you are likely to have at least one or two of them — maybe more. Take a look at the symptoms common at this stage of early pregnancy:

1. Missing Menstrual Period

One of the most common indicator for women is to miss their menstrual period. Sometimes it is late, but a pregnant woman will skip it altogether. For some women, they suspect they are pregnant before they even miss their period. There are other symptoms that can help lead them to that conclusion.

2. Spotting

Many women may notice light spotting — which is quite a bit lighter than a regular period, though it happens about the same time that the period would be expected. Implantation of the fertilized embryo into the uterine wall, which is letting off some blood, caused the spotting. It is usually a brownish color, like dried blood. It should not be bright red, or in great quantity.

3. Exhaustion

A very common symptom at this stage of early pregnancy is to have exhaustion. Considering all the work your body is doing — making a new being — no wonder it takes its toll on the body! Also, there are hormonal shifts in the pregnant woman’s body that can make the mommy-to-be feel she is losing energy. For example, progesterone, which is in high levels during pregnancy, tends to be sedating. If you have this situation at this stage of early pregnancy, take a nap.

4. Headaches or Back Pain

It is also common to have headaches or back pain early in pregnancy. This is caused by the hormonal changes as well as the other physical changes to the body that come with pregnancy.

5. Frequent “Call of Nature”

Another symptom that is common is the need to go to the bathroom much more often than before. There are a few reasons for this, including the bladder getting irritable with the extra blood in the pelvic region, but the bottom line is, you may want to stay around a bathroom during this stage of early pregnancy.

6. Changes In Body

Most women in the early pregnancy stage notice that their breasts become swollen and tender. The blood vessels on them can look like road maps, and the Montgomery glands (the little “pimple” looking things by the nipples) get bigger, along with the areolas (the red “target” around your nipple). These changes are in preparation for breastfeeding your baby.

7. Morning Sickness

At this early pregnancy stage, probably the most frustrating symptom is that of the nausea of morning sickness. While it doesn’t stick just with morning (some women have nausea all day) and not all women even get it, it is very common among pregnant women. Fortunately, it usually only lasts for the first trimester.

Closing Words

Early pregnancy stages are very important for your baby. You need to make sure if you are in it or not. Monitoring symptoms is as important as taking a pregnancy test. Do both and if the result is positive, then congratulations. You’re going to be a mommy.

Discover more pregnancy information that can help you enjoy your early pregnancy stages.

Enhance Your Breast Up To 2 Full Cup Sizes

August 17th, 2008
Breast size is an important component of a woman’s appearance. Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries amongst women and those with small breasts, or who have lost breast tissue through pregnancy or lactation, or who have had mastectomies, may opt for this type of surgery. Breast augmentation is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Many want to enhance their body contour and feel, for personal reasons, that their breast size is too small. Natural breast enhancement methods are becoming a more popular method for women who want to have firmer and fuller breasts. Natural breast enhancement is a way to enhance your breasts with none of the risks involved with surgical procedures, but as with all products, needs careful research first.

Natural breast enhancement cream is used either to enlarge breasts or treat sagging breasts by improving their elasticity and making them firmer. Natural breast enhancements are possible now without the costly, risk prone and painful method of breast enhancing surgery, all you got to do is take an informed decision.

Natural breast enhancements are possible now without the costly, risk prone and painful method of breast enhancing surgery, all you got to do is take an informed decision. Embrace breast enhancement is a valuable option for women who want to enhance their appearance, with realistic expectations in mind. Herbal breast enhancement is therefore being looked at as a much more viable option. It’s easy to understand why this method of breast enhancement is quickly becoming the preferred method of bust line enhancement compared to painful, expensive surgical procedures.

Natural breast enhancement is usually an all-natural herbal supplement, therefore, individuals probably won’t experience any side effects. It generally relies on plant estrogens. It is a perfect solution for women who aren’t interested or willing to have a surgical breast enhancement procedure. Both the pills and cream are made from naturally occurring herbs and Getting natural breast enlargement pills to work and deliver the results they claim, stick with whatever program the manufacturer has advised you to. The primary benefits of natural breast enhancement are safety and convenience.

For many women, one of the most exciting benefits of a breast enhancement procedure is the wide spectrum of clothing options that becomes available. For those who want breast enhancement but don’t want implants, there are other options to consider. When it comes to breast augmentation, information is power because knowing all your options will help you make the very best decisions. Check out all the options, including natural breast enhancement methods.

More and more women are learning that Embrace is the program they need to help them get the attention they deserve. It is a natural approach specially formulated to produce results.Lets see how enlargement supplement like Embrace can make you smile and feel wonderful.

There is an unwritten law among friends, that we don’t let each other doubt that breast size is important. Womens breast are certainly a common object of male sexual thoughts and fantasies, so I guess that this is the primary reason why many sexually active young and older women would still contemplate on undergoing aesthetic breast augmentation.

Natural breast enhancements are possible now without the costly, risk prone and painful method of breast enhancing surgery, all you got to do is take an informed decision. Paul Rodgers specializes in marketing natural health and beauty products. Find out more about Natural breast enhancements.

The Safe and Healthy Way to Get Full Plump Lips

August 16th, 2008
Most women, if they were honest with themselves, would have to admit that they dream of, or have dreamt of, having full lips with a soft, supple, youthful and full pout, just like the most popular movie stars and celebrities. Sensual plump lips make them appear very desirable, sexy and young looking. And let’s face it women with plump lips seem to be a big hit with the guys. Men love the look of full sensual lips on a woman’s face.

Unfortunately, most women are not naturally blessed with full luscious lips. And some women will go to great lengths to achieve this popular look. The blessed ones who can afford professional procedures may opt for collagen injections, which are fillers injected into the lips that give the skin a plumper more smooth appearance. Collagen injections can be uncomfortable, expensive and allergic reactions to the collagen could pose a risk. And others opt for lip implants, which can also be risky. These procedures may result in a noticeable difference. However, these treatments also can produce an unnatural look.

There of course are other methods of achieving the look of plumper lips that are less expensive and non-invasive methods then injections or implants. There are balms that moisturize and promise to plump up your lips, but the results are sometimes less than desirable. Cosmetics counters and drug stores everywhere are jammed full with lip balms, creams and serums that will promise to significantly plump up your lips within minutes. Some of them only moisturize for a short time and then actually dry out the lips as soon as they are gone. Some of these products can even be quite expensive. The truth is most of these products do not live up to their claims or produce any real results. This leaves us consumers a bit disappointed, feeling cheated with nothing but sticky, goopy and less then plump lips.

However, unlike ordinary lip balms or lipsticks that don’t last that long there is a product that does work and works very well, that product is called Besoplex. What is Besoplex? It’s a scientifically advanced tissue building lip treatment that deeply moisturizes. So if you are looking to achieve the look of plump youthful and full lips without the pain and expense of cosmetic procedures or the frustrating results of products that don’t work then you might just want to try Besoplex

This revolutionary lip product actually produces results. With Besoplex you will achieve the same noticeably sexy results you desire, without needing to get painful and expensive injections that only last a few months and are not good for the long-term vitality of your lips. With steady and continued use of Besoplex your lips will be healthier for longer.

Besoplex works by using advanced micro bead technology to deliver Hyaloronic Acid (HA), deep into the lips, reducing dryness and leaving lips soft and kissable. Hyaloronic Acid is virtually unmatched in hydrating your lips because of its ability to retain water more effectively than any other natural substance and provides increased smoothness, softening, and elasticity to your lips on permanent basis. It also introduces additional collagen supplementation into your lips. Daily applications will safely give your lips an increase in size and fullness. Within a few months, you will have permanently enhanced the size and beauty of your lips in a healthy way.

Besoplex also uses Methyl Nicotinate to safely and immediately stimulate circulation to widen, add volume and depth to your lips. Within five minutes after being applied, your lips will be fuller, more attractive and kissable without any stinging, irritation or discomfort. Besoplex is a high end cosmetic with superior results you will feel confident about.

Steven Johnson is interested in maintaining a vital, active, and healthy lifestyle. For information and products that are relative to health and wellness issues along with other life-enhancing nutrients please visit his website Alternative Health Supplements.

Applying Makeup - In Seven Minutes Or Less

August 16th, 2008
You may not have 20 or 30 minutes to spend in front of the mirror applying makeup because honestly, that is time you can use to accomplish another important task. I’m not going to encourage you to apply your makeup while driving because that is so unnecessary and dangerous. You never want to put yourself or someone else in danger for vanity’s sake. What I will do is tell you how to apply your makeup in 7 minutes or less, and the steps are pretty simple. This will give you the opportunity to leave home with a professional look without spending extra time in front of the mirror.

First, start with moisturizing your face. Make sure you have even distribution, and thoroughly massage the product into your skin. Always moisturize your skin before applying makeup to achieve a more natural result. A moisturizer containing SPF15 or greater is always best to protect your skin against the sun’s harmful rays. Next, apply foundation to your face. If you are using liquid foundation, place a pea-size amount of foundation to your cheeks, chin and forehead. Be sure to apply to your nose also and blend outwards towards the cheeks. Use the same approach with a stick foundation and cream-to-powder foundation, but this time you dab the product onto your skin and blend in evenly. Dab concealer onto dark eye circles or problem areas, and blend out the edges. If your dark circles have a green tint, opt for a concealer that is salmon-colored to neutralize the darkness underneath your eyes.

Using your favorite sheer powder and powder brush, you are going to set the foundation by using light sweeping strokes to dust on the powder. Don’t forget to cover the concealer to disguise it, and make sure your nose is covered thoroughly as well. Brush away any excess that may be left on your face. Next, you are going to fill in your eyebrows with a brow pencil or brow powder that matches your natural hair color. If you are using a brow pencil, light feathery strokes should be used to fill in any gaps you may have. If you prefer to use a brow powder, you may find that an angle brush is the easiest brush to apply it with. Again, use light feathery strokes when filling in gaps and defining the shape.

Let’s rosy up those cheeks by dusting some blush onto those cheekbones. Make sure you blend in circular motion up towards the hairline to create a natural finish. Next, apply your favorite eyeshadow and blend with a blending brush. When blending, make sure you use the windshield-wiper technique by moving the blending brush back and forth along the crease of the eye — this creates a much softer look. After that you can proceed with lining your eyes with an eyeliner pencil, and applying mascara to both the upper and lower lashes. Lastly, apply your favorite color lipstick or lip gloss to top of the look and put your best face forward!

Nedra has been a freelance makeup artist for the past 5 years and she understands the needs women of ethnic backgrounds have in regards to makeup and beauty. Visit http://www.ethnic-beauty-central for great information on ethnic beauty.

Vital Insights on How to Apply Eye Makeup

August 15th, 2008
Do you want to look enticing at all times? How important to you are your eyes and the cosmetics that you put therein? The overused cliché says that the eye is the mirror to the soul. But it is the eye makeup that gives life to your eyes. Mind you, the eyes are one of the most vital parts of the human face so you must ensure that what you put therein is perfect. Hence, in terms of how to apply eye makeup, you need to be very cautious and choosy.

Cosmetic experts believe that the most ideal are those eyes that are almond shaped. Hence, the tendency of many is to utilize the cosmetic products and they experiment with both the light and dark hues to achieve that perfect shape. Thus, here are the most essential tips that would educate you on how to apply eye makeup.

The Eye Shadow Application

Whatever color of eye shadow you intend to apply on your eyes, you better follow these pointers to be able to perfectly do it.

Make use of a brush that has a fine and then a blunt end. Apply the base color first onto the whole eyelid starting from the inside part towards the outside part and then from that of the base of the eye lashes towards the crease of the eyelids.

If you would want the more defined look for your eyes, you could mix a darker shade therein the eyelid crease lines. The dark hue is able to provide more profundity to your eyes.

Use the light shade of eye makeup for your brow bone. It enables the eyes to look wider. The application of the eye cosmetic is firstly applied on the very dominant area before it is mixed up going to the brows and down towards the curves and the eyelid pleats.

As a caution, test out the colors that you want to use on the back of your hand. You can experiment by up to 4 colors as long as they can be paired off really well. The pale tones are able to emphasize the look all the more whereas the deep shades are able to provide a more precise definition. These are the reminders on how to apply eye makeup with the use of eye shadow.

The Eyeliner Application

The eyeliner can either be in the liquid or pencil form. Here are the significant tips on how to apply eye makeup using the eyeliner.

For the liquid eyeliner, you need to test the color using the back of your own hand. The intensity of the color would depend on the pressure that you put in. Your elbow should be held steadily as you rest it on a flat plane. Again, start the application from the inside portion going to the outside part. Be sure that the line is lighter and goes evenly towards the corners of both eyes to achieve a wide and round eye shape. However, if you do sweep the line up and then out, the outcome would be an exotic appeal. To further soften the effect, use a cotton bud for the smudges on the edges of the eyes.

PART 2 - For part two of this article, head on to How To Apply Eye Makeup and visit here to find many other great beauty tips.

Can Mineral Makeup Really Help Your Skin Problems

August 14th, 2008
A lot of physicians and dermatologists today recommend mineral makeup for their clients since it is less harmful for the skin. Apart from this, it also has other distinct characteristics that make it more appealing for a lot of women to prefer than the traditional cosmetic products that are composed of harsh chemicals that when used results to the irritation of the skin. Above all, there are a variety of mineral makeups that have healing properties. Indeed, mineral makeup helps solve the problem areas of our skin.

Acne-Prone Skin

For acne-prone skin types, the best remedy would be to observe natural skin care regime. Using mineral makeup is an ideal solution since it does not only provide the coverage of your flaws and other blemishes in the skin but it also helps to heal and calm the inflammation. Most of these mineral makeups are hypoallergenic thus it would not pose a threat for those who want to treat the problem areas of their skin.

Dermatologists worldwide have been recommending all natural cosmetic products for their patients who have acne scars or Rosacea since most of these naturally made cosmetics have that drying quality which is commonly known to be good anti-acne treatment.

Recovering From Surgeries

A lot of patients who just underwent surgery are advised by physicians to use mineral makeups while they are still recovering. The low instances of sensitivity and the natural cover up properties that these mineral makeups do to the patient’s skin make it a better choice than those chemically-based cosmetic products.

Mineral makeup tends to restore the tissues of the skin and not only that, it is also free from any side effects that many conventional makeups do have.

Scientific Support

Since most mineral makeups contain elements such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, they are proved to be possessing medicinal benefits. Clinical studies have been conducted and documented by cosmetologists around the globe thus supporting the claim that mineral makeup is a good alternative for treating skin problems.

Zion oxide for instance is a popularly known element for its sunscreen properties but only a few are aware that it also has anti- bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help the skin prevent itself from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.

Anti-allergy

Since a lot of those chemicals such as synthetic dyes, preservatives and perfumes are not included in the composition of these natural cosmetic products, the likelihood that your skin will react negatively to the makeup is very minimal that is why mineral makeup is best for those who have sensitive skin.

Revitalizes The Skin

Aside from the medicinal benefits that mineral makeup offers, it also has a way of revitalizing your skin in order to maintain that youthful glow. Naked minerals do not contain ingredients that are both artificial and harmful. These naked minerals unlike other chemicals found in traditional makeup helps prevent the dehydration of your skin. It is also a good source of nutrition thus maintaining and enhancing the beauty of your skin.

But of course, you cannot attribute the wellness of you skin entirely to mineral makeups, you also have to observe the proper diet, a healthy sleeping habit and ample water intake as an overall regime for a younger and fresher looking skin.

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