Sunscreen

Sunscreen

According to an article on msnbc's website, young adults are less likely to put on sunscreen when they are exposed to the sun than older adults. There are many excuses for not wearing sunscreen. I know with me it is time consuming and I really don't like the way that it feels which is a very common excuse. Really those excuse are minor when you compare them to wrinkles and possible skin cancer. I found that the article was very informative so here is the link http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3076469/.

Reasons Why You Should Wear Sunscreen

• avoiding sunburn
• cuts down on skin cancer risk
• keep skin wrinkle free
• prescription worries

Some 2010 Top Sunscreen Brands

• Alba Botanic
• All Terrain
• Badger
• Blue Lizard
• California Baby
• COOLA
• Hara Body Care
• Johnson and Johnson
• Loving Naturals
• Soleo Organics
• thinkbaby and thinksport
• UV natural

Look for these....

Ingredients:

• zinc
• titanium dioxide
• Avobenzone

Products:

• cream
• broad-spectrum protection
• water-resistant for beach, pool and exercise
• SPF 30+ for beach and pool

Do these things before applying sunscreen:

• don't get burned
• wear clothes
• find shade or make it
• plan around the sun
• sunglasses are essential

How to Improve Your Complexion

Cleanse Daily

If you have dry skin you will need to pump a little moisture into your face with your soap. Look for brands of soap that contain either glycerin or a type of silicone, such as cyclomethicone or dimethicone.

If you have oily skin you are going to want to dry up some of the grease with your soap. Oil is like a glue that sticks all of the oil and bacteria to your face. In turn this clogs up your pores and starts the cycle of eruptions and breakouts. Use a soap that contains salicylic acid.

If you have sensitive skin you are going to need something a little milder than the typical ingredients. The important ingredient for sensitive skin types is propylene glycol.

If you have normal skin use soaps that use lanolin, an extract from the oil gland of sheep.

Tone Daily

Toning is the process of removing dead skin cells from your face so that the only layer visible is one of bright and healthy new cells. The average human generates a new layer of skin every 2 to 4 weeks. You can improve your complexion tremendously by sloughing off dead skin cells and getting rid of excess oil with toner. Toning also helps to pH balance your skin after cleansing.

Moisturize Daily

Having cleansed and then toned your face, your going to need to do a little mending. Those first two stages can be little rough on the skin and even if you use products especially designed for your face's chemistry, you may nevertheless have dried it out a little. In any event you will want to create a protective barrier on your newly pampered skin. Moisturizers act in two ways: by throwing up a barrier that traps water in your skin and by pulling water out of the air. One kind acts like a dam and the other acts like a humidifier.

Use Sunscreen

There are two types of UV rays that can damage the skin. The first UVA rays are known as "tanning rays" and are used in may sunlamps and other sources of artificial tanning. UVB rays are the type that cause sunburn. Using moisturizer that contains SPF 15 or higher can protect your skin from sun damage.

How to Make Eyelashes Appear Fuller

Tips on How to Make Eyelashes Appear Fuller

Things You'll Need:

-eye lash curler

-lash primer

-curling and plumping mascara

-eye liner or dark shadow

1. Line the top of each lash with dark eye liner or shadow. Blend well into the roots of the lashes.

2. Gently apply heat to an eye lash curler with a blowdryer on the low setting for 10 seconds or less. Carefully curl lashes from the base. Be sure to test the curler on the back of your hand before applying the heated metal to your lashes. Hold for 30 seconds or until the curler cools.

3. Prepare lashes for mascara with a coat of clear lash primer. This will help prevent flaking which is common with mascaras that add bulk.

4. Apply a volumizing mascara with a curved wand. Begin at the base of the lashes, gently shaking the wand back and forth to add bulk at the bottom. Fill in the outer lashes with the pointed tip and extend them outward. Gently touch the lower lashes just a bit, without shaking the wand.

Bronzing Tips

Bronzing Tips

You can achieve a sun kissed golden glo this summer without the sun's damaging rays glominerals has an entire category of products dedicated to giving your skin the glo you crave, guilt free and sun free!

gloSheer tint base bronzing gel

Apply with fingertips or foundation brush over face, neck and decollete to achieve a sheer bronze glow. Can be applied alone, on top of or underneath base.

*Mix together with your favorite foundation for just an added hint of bronze.

gloShimmer brick

Swirl together for a captivating glo or use individually to create endless dazzling looks.

*Apply with a texture brush to make a subtle impact. The specialized brush allows for very sheer application.

gloBronze

Dust on lightly to add color or contour or apply liberally for a sun tanned glo. Ideal for face or body.

*Looks great on collar bones. Available in one or two toned options.

Makeup Brushes

How to Clean and Store your makeup brushes!

Basics:

-All brushes should be cleaned after each application with brush cleaner. This is very important to avoid bacteria growth.

-To avoid color contamination, wash your brush at the end of every week.

-To clean brushes, spread bristles with your thumb and with the other hand spray brush cleaner repeatedly. Make sure it get inside the brush for optimal disinfecting. Wipe with tissue. Repeat if necessary.

Deeper Cleaning:

-At the end of the week or depending on how much you are using your brushes put a small amount of non fragrance gentle formula shampoo in a bowl with warm water. Place brush in small bowl making sure not to fully submerge brush hair and swirl around until all makeup is removed. Squeeze out any excess water from brush. Do not pull to hard as to damage the brush bristles. Lay on towel at incline to dry.

-Replace warm water and shampoo when water becomes cloudy.

-Allow 24 hours before using or storing your brushes.

How to Match Foundation to Your Skin

How to Match Foundation to Your Skin

Step 1: Visit a salon or department store without any makeup on. Ask for assistance in picking out the foundation. Request to have small dot of different foundations applied to your skin.

Step 2: Go outside and check the foundations in natural sunlight. Purchase two or three shades of liquid foundation that closely match your skin tone under natural sunlight.

Step 3: Cleanse and moisturize your face when you are ready to apply your makeup.

Step 4: Blend all of the foundation samples together and apply a bit of the blended mixture on your face with a sponge.

Step 5: Examine the results and determine if you need more or less of a specific foundation color. Experiment with the different foundation colors by blending different amounts of foundation together and applying them to your skin until you get the perfect color match.

Step 6: Mix the right amounts of foundation together each time you apply makeup.

Other Tips:
-Choose a concealer at least a shade lighter than your foundation.
-Avoid buying makeup at drugstores; may not be as fresh.
-Buy different foundation for the summer and winter since, the skin tones change from season to season.

How to Apply Lipstick and Lip Liner

How to Apply Lipstick and Lip Liner

Step 1: Consider your lipstick color and finish. You'll do well with colors that match the natural shade of your lips, opting for darker tones that compliment your overall coloring. Matte lipsticks offer a muted finish complimentary to workday makeup, while satin and gloss finishes offer appealing evening looks.

Step 2: Apply all other makeup before you put on lipstick and lip liner.

Step 3: Begin by dabbing on a small amount of lip balm to give your lips a little moisture.

Step 4: Draw a thin line along the edge of your lips with a lip liner whose color is one shade darker than your lipstick. Start at the center of the upper lip and work outward. Hug the very outer edges to open up thin lips, and line well within the edges to downplay excessively full lips.

Step 5: Apply lipstick from the tube or by using a firm, small lipstick brush. Coat the lips evenly. Pay special attention to staying within the lips' edges.

Step 6: Blot to remove any excess color and to even out the texture.

Step 7: Remember to touch lips up after a meal as lipstick easily transfers on to cups.

Bangs!!!!

Bangs!!!

When selecting bangs consider these factors:

1. Hair type
When cut and styled correctly bangs can actually help fatten naturally thin or fine strands. Side swept bangs might give the impression of fuller strands whereas feathered or wispy bangs might negatively highlight thinning strands.

2. Hair texture
While perfect for naturally straight hair or hair with some bend, bangs can be horrible for naturally curly or super wavy hair.

3. Hair length
The length of bangs can range from super baby short to long. Depending on the overall look desired, bangs can be cut to blend with the overall hairstyle and cut. Bangs can also be utilized to blend an uneven or disastrous cut.

4. Condition of Hair
Bangs may not work well for hair that is prone to breakage or has been chemically damaged. Each situation would need to be addressed with your hairdresser. Hair which is prone to oiliness may prone difficult when worn with bangs. This is especially true when oily strands are coupled with oily skin.

5. Face shape
Once you have considered all hair related challenges, the face shape should be analyzed to select the very best type of style to frame the face. Bangs should flatter and help as a beautiful curtain of tresses.




Face Shapes:

Oval: the oval face shape is considered to be a face shape that can wear any type of style or hair. This includes bangs that can be worn in just about any style. Of course bangs for oval face shapes should be chosen with an eye for hair type, texture, length and condition.

Round: the most flattering bang styles tend to be built upon long softly layered or feathered bangs ( if your hair texture, type, condition support feathered bangs) which gently hug the cheek areas to minimize round cheeks. When skillfully constructed bangs can add beautiful contour to round fact shaped features. Great bangs can instantly chisel into the cheekbones and help them pop.

Long: blunt brow hugging bangs that softly drape over the forehead will help to give the impression of a more oval shaped face. The oval look can be strengthened by opting for long or graduated layers that softly caress the sides of the face.

Square: consider side swept curve or taper inwards towards the jaw to soften pronounced square facial lines. When well cut side swept bangs can also help soften all of the angles of the face.

Heart: depending on the ultimate goal, bangs can be selected to either minimize the general wideness of the heart shaped face or help to balance the generally prominent chin. A side swept feathered or textured bang style can also be another great option. A heart shape face can usually carry off full bangs cut straight across the face. Long or short full bangs can look really good for a heart shape.

Triangular: wider bangs that are feathered, wispy or texturized can help to balance the face and create more of an oval face. A slight wispy fringe will cover and conceal a wide forehead. It will also bring it into a better proportion with a wide chin. Avoid the flat pageboy fringes. These can level out fullness and height.

Types of Bangs:

blunt bangs: worn just below the eyebrow these forehead fringes are cut precisely straight across from side to side

side swept bangs: cut so that the hair tapers from shorter to longer lengths and is extended generally from a side part with the hair brushed to sweep across the forehead.

parted bangs: usually worn as a modified version of blunt bangs, these bangs are cut so that they part slightly in the middle or off to one side.

choppy bangs: another modified version of the blunt bangs; these bangs are texturized for a choppy look

asymmetrical bangs: these have a wide variety of lengths with one side being a lot shorter than the other