Taking Care of Cracked Heels

We all love to walk barefoot without being aware of the fact that it can damage the skin on your feet. Our feet exposure to air damages the skin on our feet and damages the delicate skin. The excessively dry skin becomes cracked and splitted.

Anyone can develop cracked heels such as people who are:

·         Over weight.

·         Wear open shoes.

·         People with diabetes.

·         Above 50-60 of age.

·         Skin care diseases.

You can repair your cracked feet skin by using these procedures:

·         Do not remove dry skin with scissors or any other sharp instruments.

·         Apply any good moisturizing cream daily and wear socks.

·         Remove dead skin by using good filler in the shower.

·         Avoid wearing tight foot wear.

·         Drink a lot of water to keep yourself hydrated inside and outside

·         Use a pumice stone to rub your feet in shower.

If the skin is infected or bleeding then consult a good skin care doctor. Taking care of your feet is very important especially in winter season.

                                                             

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.

Natural Beauty Tips for Winter Season

Natural and organic skin care beauty tips contain simple ingredients that are cost effective and efficient as well. You can fight off the winter blues by trying these natural homemade beauty products and remedies for your skin:

·         If your skin is dry and flaky in winters, you can use body oil after your shower. Almond, jojoba and essential oils are helpful for your skin. These oils have relaxing and soothing aroma that helps you to fight off dullness and dryness.

·         Hot baths are recommended by dermatologists to make you relax and keep your body warm in the chilly cold. You can add fresh herbs like lavender and rosemary in your bath. They prove as a good alternative for bubble bath.  You can use rose petals, powdered milk and cinnamons for relaxing shower.

·         Dehydrate your skin with homemade facial mask. You can make homemade herbal mask by using avocado, banana, yogurt and cucumber. Add some drops of olive oil and use honey as well then apply it on face and rinse off after 15 minutes.

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.

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.

Oat – Beneficial for Our Skin

 Oats are used to cleanse, soften and smooth the skin. They are suitable for all skin types as they have some amazing natural skin care properties that help your skin to rejuvenate and restore skin’s natural moisture.

Oats are clinically proved to heal dry and itchy skin and also work as best skin healing ailments. 

Nowadays people prefer to use natural skin care treatments that reduce skin illness such as rashes, abrasions and even chicken pox. I am going to tell you easy oat yogurt mask recipe that will help you to clear your skin and reduce large pores. The enzymes present in yogurt hydrates the skin, leaving it soft and smooth.

Recipe:

2 tablespoon oats or oatmeal.

2 tablespoon yogurt.

Stir oatmeal into yogurt and put in fridge for some hours. Apply on face and leave it for 30 minutes before rinsing off in Luke warm water. This mask can be applied every day as it gives excellent results. 

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.