Skin Care Tips According to your Face Shape

Most people are not aware of the fact that if they apply makeup according to their face shape, they would look completely different. For all those who don’t know how to do makeup according to their face shape, here are some tips:

·         Heart Shaped :

If your face is heart shape, you can create oval face look by doing right makeup. Focus on chin and forehead area. Use natural foundation on your chin and then apply light blush on cheeks. Highlight the eye area and use dark colors for eye makeup.

·         Long Shaped :

Apply dark foundation on chin and forehead then apply light foundation on rest of your face then by using blush, give horizontal strokes of blush.

·         Round Shaped:

You can make your round face look slim by using foundation tricks. Use a dark foundation as a base then apply it on upper cheeks. Highlight your eyes and use dark eye shadow.

·         Oval Shaped:

Use natural shade foundation on forehead and nose area. Don’t overdo make up on your eyes or lips. Keep your makeup natural.

·         Square Shaped:

Apply dark foundation with dark blush on cheeks and nose area.

Use these amazing beauty product tips to look beautiful and elegant.

Lemon Skin Care Tips

Lemons contain high amount of vitamin c and therefore they are very good for skin. It is a natural antioxidant that helps store collagen in your skin. 

Here are some ways in which you can use lemon for your skin repair :

·         Add 2 tablespoon lemon juice with 5 tablespoon honey and 7 tablespoon almond oil then massage on your face and hands for 10 minutes. Wash away with water and vinegar.

·         Add lemon juice in cold milk along with almonds and orange peel then rub the mixture gently on your skin.

·         Take one teaspoon of lemon juice, honey and cream and apply it on your lips. It will lighten your lips color.

·         You can use this mixture on your hands as well to make them look good like other part of your body.

·         Add one teaspoon honey, lemon juice drops and almond oil drops then apply this mixture on your face and leave it to dry for 20 minutes.

Happy New Year 2013 :)

Taking Care of your Feet Naturally

Some skin care tips for your feet are mentioned below:

Soak your feet in Luke warm water for about 15-20 minutes. Add vitamin E or Epsom salt in the water to help soothe your feet. After 20 minutes rub off dryness from your feet by using a scrubber. Go for a paraffin wax feet treatment, it will help to increase your blood flow and open your skin pores. Apply a moisturizing cream on your feet to soften your cuticles. Then by using a cuticle stick, you can shape and trim your nails. Remove any dead skin layers, if your feet are itchy, use a good foot scrubber and apply it on your feet skin.

Make sure your feet are completely dry, before you wear your socks. Moisture left in your feet can cause fungus. Apply moisturizing cream to your feet like you apply on your hands and face. If your feet sweat in summers, you can use any good anti-perspirant for that. Taking care of your feet is very important in any season of the year.

Foundation for Skin Care..

The most important element to look beautiful is having flawless and clear skin. Having a beautiful and clear skin is either inherited or a result of continuous skin care efforts but we can improve our skin by spending little time and effort on skin care. Here are some things that you should keep in mind while choosing foundation:

Color of the foundation – The color of your foundation depends on your natural skin tone and complexion. You should match the foundation color with your skin color. Prefer to go for cool and warm colors instead of pink and yellows.

       Foundation Formulation - Dry skin needs moisture, if you want to add color to your complexion then use easy to wear skin care products with natural makeup foundation. You can also choose creamy liquid foundation that will make your skin look younger. Light moisturizing foundations look good on skin if puffed by staying powder. Use quality foundation for long lasting effects.

Herbal Sugar Scrub for the Body

Herbal body scrubs and lotions are recommended by dermatologist all over the world. They are not only good for your skin but they also don’t have any side effect.

I have come across with a very effective herbal body scrub recipe.  Have a look

Herbal Sugar Scrub:

Things you will need:

·         1-1/2 cup rose petals.

·         2 tablespoon honey

·         1 cup calendula oil.

·         1 cup jojoba oil.

·         ½ ounce dried orange peel.

How to Do it:

Equally measure rose petals and orange peels then grind them with a coffee grinder. Then take one tablespoon sugar and orange powder along with olive oil, jojoba oil, honey and calendula. Then add in essential oils and mix together. Then put the scrub in an air tight jar. Scrub is ready

Herbal Sugar Scrub is effective for hands care, skin care and feet care. Its special natural skin care ingredients soothe the mind and body.

How to Increase Life of your Skin Care Cosmetics

Today I will tell you how you can extend life of your skin care products and cosmetics by using simple 
techniques. The most important factor to increase life of your body scrub or moisturizer is;

·         Keep germs away from your cosmetics and also out of your make up bag.

·         Put your beauty products; make up brushes and cosmetics onto a pallet. Avoid touching cosmetics with your hands, in this way they can stay free from germs for a longer period of time.

·         Place your body scrub at a neat and clean place. Remember not to put your cosmetics or body products in car or under heat.

·         You can put skin care lotions and foundations in refrigerator to increase life of cream based products. If you have not used scrub or lotion in a while, then before using them, wipe the top of these products with a wet towel.

·         Wash your makeup brushes after a month.

·         Wash your hands properly before applying any cream or makeup.

·         Wash your makeup and skin care products bag at least once a month or so.

Got a Pimple? Don’t Worry...

No doubt, looking beautiful is very important for women of all ages. Therefore pimples on the face is not only something painful but also very much beauty destructive. The dark spots that form when you pimp the pimple or pimple disappear itself, does not look good. Never pick or pimp the pimple as it will increase the inflammation and pigmentation process and will darken the skin. 

Some natural skin care remedies for controlling these pimples are mentioned below:

·         Use orange peel paste and crush it in water then apply it on and around pimples.

·         You can also use crushed ice and astringent for pimples.

·         Honey and tomato juice can be used on face when mixed up together.

·         Use one tablespoon groundnut oil with lime juice to remove black heads and pimples.

·         Mix salt and vinegar and apply it on effected area.

·         Try to use oil free cosmetics to avoid more pimples on your skin.

Natural Plant Extracts for Skin

Plant extracts and natural herbs are used for skin care for centuries.  Nowadays people are more shifting to natural products as they came to know about the dangers of harmful and synthetic ingredients that are used in skin care products.

Natural skin care products are good for skin and come with no side effects. They act as natural toner that heals the skin. Ingredients like clary sage, chamomile extracts and Aloe Vera protect the skin from skin infections and bring a glow and shine to your skin. These herbs are helpful because of their anti-inflammatory qualities. Aloe Vera heals damaged and burned skin and is used in many organic skin care products. It is an amazing moisturizer that locks moisture and gives oxygen to your skin.

Herbs and plant extracts cannot be discredited in today’s world. Fortunately we know that these herbs are beneficial for us so we should utilize it to the maximum.

Natural Skin Care Tips

Beauty is more than just skin deep. Daily we use many skin care products on our skin like face wash, body wash, lotion and body sprays without noticing that these products are chemical free or not. Products that are made from natural ingredients and are chemical free like coffee beans, chocolate, mint and lavender are always safe to use.

Here are some organic skin care tips for you:

·         Use simple products. Don’t use whitening, miracle soaps or shampoos.

·         Prefer to use natural products that are made from natural ingredients. Don’t just go for the name; instead check the ingredients as well.

·         Avoid using products with artificial fragrances. Choose fragrance free products.

·         Before buying any skin care products visit their website and read user comments about that specific product.

·         Use environment friendly organic products.

·         You can also create your green skin care treatments and in this way you can also save money.

·         Make yourself beautiful from inside so that you will look beautiful outside.

·         Follow skin care advice carefully.

Yogurt and Berries Mask

Today I will share recipe of yogurt and berries mask that will help your skin to retain moisture. This natural skin care mask will clear your skin from acne, oil and puffiness. It also reduces anti-aging signs. Berries used in this recipe contain antioxidants. Just quickly note down this wonderful recipe

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Yogurt.

1 Tablespoon Honey.

½ Cup berries.

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice.

Recipe:

Mix honey and yogurt in a blender and grind well. Then add berries puree and mix well. Add lemon juice as well. Apply this mixture to dry face and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and towel dry.

Use caffeine for skin care to reduce inflammation

Every female is conscious about her looks at any event specially wedding ceremonies.Apart from
preparing other essentials for the occasion,there is much time required to improve your face looks.
However make up products cause redness and inflammation on sensitive skins .I will share with you
a very interesting formula for reducing inflammation after make up application.

The use Coffee for skin care has been really effective.If you face inflammation problems then you
must purchase a good coffee skin care cream.Coffee based skin care scrubs that can be easily
made in home also give an extra glow to your skin.

Caffeine for Skin Care

Caffeine skin care products also reduce the wrinkles on the skin and are also effective for the dark
eye circles.Coffee helps fight the free radicals and acts as an antioxidant.So now you don't have to
worry about the skin issues before attending a big event.Just apply some good caffeinated skin
care product and enjoy the event with confidence.

Caffeine Skin Care

Winter is associated with long evening walks and amazing coffee get together with friends.I always love the coffee aspect of winter.The creamy fluffy coffee with a unique aroma adds to the beauty of winter and also makes your body warm.Coffee has so many benefits for skin care along with adding a freshness to your brain.
I always used to throw away the coffee grounds but one of my friend's told me about a very unique caffeine 

skin care mask which i would love to share with you.

As the skin is subject to dryness in winter,this mask will proves to be an excellent source of exfoliation and hydrate your skin.Just blend the coffee grinds in small amount of  milk.Add a table spoon of olive and almond oil in the mixture.Apply this mask for at least twenty minutes on your face.Apply a good skin moisturizer to give a new look to your skin.

Caffeine skin care treatments really prove to be very effective for your skin.Apart from using the caffeinated skin care products,you can also use the home skin care remedies.

Chocolate and Coconut Smoothie

I just love chocolate and love to experiment new recipes with it. Chocolate and coffee as we all know, is very beneficial for your skin. Add this wonderful smoothie in your skin care list. It will do wonders for your skin. Coconut when combined with chocolate will work as a healthy combo. Honey is good for antioxidants. Coconut juice present in this recipe is healthy for your skin. Quickly note down the recipe:

·         Fresh coconut juice.

·         One egg.

·         2 tsp. chocolate powder in raw form.

·         1 tsp. vanilla essence.

·         Honey 1tsp.

·         Ice.

Blend all these ingredients well into a blender. Mix well. The Chocolate and coconut smoothie is ready to drink. J

How to Make a Coffee Foot Scrub

Here is a quick and easy recipe on how you can take care of your feet by making coffee foot scrub at home.

What You will need:

·         5 tablespoon of freshly grinned coffee.

·         4 tablespoon of corn or ground oat meal.

·         3 tablespoon of sea salt of Epsom salt.

·         4 tablespoon of olive oil or almond oil.

·         Some drops of lavender oil or peppermint oil for relaxing and soothing effect.

How You will Make the Scrub:

Mix all those ingredients and make a paste. Scrub it on your feet in a circular motion. Then rinse off with warm water and towel dry.

Enjoy beautifully soft feet J

Natural Remedies to Cure Acne

Acne is the most troubled problems of girls and guys around the world. The major cause of acne on skin is unbalanced hygiene and not taking care of your skin properly. Proper cleansing of your skin is very necessary to keep your skin away from clogging. When oil stay on your skin, it causes blackheads, pimples and acne.

For treating your acne in a natural way, you must follow these guidelines:

·         Exercise regularly.

·         Avoid cheesy and fatty food items.

·         Add green vegetables and fruits in your diet plan.

·         Proper cleansing at night.

·         Taking plenty of sleep.

·         Drink 8 glass of water.

·         Wash your face on regular intervals.

·         Avoid excessive sunlight.

·         Don’t use cosmetics that are oily.

·         Regular check up by a good dermatologist

These tips will help in reducing your acne to the maximum, however if your problem persist then you should consult a good dermatologist. Most acne treatment takes time to work. Usually it takes 2 to 8 weeks before it shows any improvement signs so just follow the routine and be patient before you start to pop up your pimples by yourself.

Calendula – Power of Healing

Orange and yellow petals flower named as calendula is a beautiful daisy flower that heals and transforms human mind and skin in a positive manner. Calendula flower renew your body, spirit and mind. This flower is used as medicine and is widely found in Mediterranean, Pakistan and Iran areas. It is widely used in lotions, soaps, oil and bath salts as an organic skin care treatment.

Calendula also heals infection, sore throats, foot sores. Its amazing fragrance and over soothing appearance bring calmness in the time of stress and depression. Many deodorants and perfumes are made by using calendula fragrance. It balance and moisturize the skin and is best for dehydrated skin. When applied in pure form, it control acne, bleeding, and other skin related problems. It can be used by mixing it in olive oil. It acts as a healer that gives benefit to the body in a refreshing way.

Glow your skin with this amazing boosting and healing natural care product.

Taking Care of Your Skin in the Monsoon Season

Skin and hairs is the most important feature of your body that needs constant nourishment and care according to the weather changes. Natural skin care in Monsoon season is very important. Monsoon season extends from July to August in many parts of the world. The major changes in weather cause acne, skin dryness, and dandruff. Here I am listing some tips on how you can take care of your skin in this season.

·         Regularly scrub, moisturize and tone your skin. Exfoliating your skin can also help by making it glowing, and fresh.

·         Wash your face regularly with any good face wash. Avoid using soap as it dry out the skin.

·         Use good cleanser to cleanse your skin. Remove blackheads and minimize scars and blemishes. Apply every night in this season for better results.

·         In this humid weather, keep your skin moisturized. Moisturizing your skin gives glow to your skin and removes extra oily coatings.

·         Hair fall, hair frizz are the common problems faced by men and women in this season.

·         Use gentle conditioners and shampoos and avoid your hairs from getting wet in the rain. Pollution and other dust particles settle on your scalp and make you feel itchy.

·         Use good massaging oil and massage your scalp with oil once in a week. 

Top Skin Care Secrets for Glowing Skin

Ever wonder how girl’s skin glows in every season whether winter or spring? Here we tell you some skin care secret products that you can use to keep your skin glowing and fresh throughout the year J

·         Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Products:

Sun UV rays and stress affect your skin and causes wrinkles. Anti-aging products heal your skin and prevent further wrinkles and damage to your skin.

·         Miracle Soap:

Have you ever tried this miracle soap? It is basically cleansing soap that is suitable for every skin type.

·         Cucina Cosmetica – Coffee for your skin:

Cucina cosmetica coffee products provide remedy for your skin by using coffee beans. Caffeine used in these products reduces cellulite in the body and exfoliate your skin to remove dead cells.

·         Darphin Spa:

Visit the spa and have a facial for your skin. Manhattan’s Darphin Spa gives you a relaxing and soothing facial massage. If you live far away, then choose a good spa in your surroundings.

·         Hydrating Serum:

For your skin toning, I would recommend Cellumination hydrating serum. This serum helps to remove your dark spots and tone your skin.

Benefits of Coffee for Your Skin

If you are a coffee lover like me, then there is great news for you. Coffee not only affects your health and fitness, but indeed it is very beneficial for your appearance especially skin. Coffee has many positive effects on your skin. Caffeine present in coffee restores your complexion as well as brightens the skin. Caffeine is full of antioxidants that repair your skin and prevent it from further damage.

With this news, many companies have started making products that include coffee.  There are many skin creams, moisturizers and lotions in market that include coffee beans to make your skin look healthier and tight. Coffee also helps to reduce cellulite and other fatty cells present in the body. Many eye creams are available in market that tighten your delicate eye lines and remove dark circles. Coffee beans also remove black spots present due to acne or any other reason.

The aroma of coffee also has relaxing effects on your mind and soul. It soothes your senses and helps you to relax. Besides other numerous benefits of coffee for skin, coffee beans also reduce the risk of skin cancer. Researchers have proved that coffee grains block UV rays from the sun that causes skin cancer.