I think it’s the nature of every skincare cosmetics consumer to wonder if there’s a better product out there. We truly are a fickle bunch of consumers. This month you use this skin cream, but next month, it’s a different one. I can’t fault you though; there are so many aging skincare products on the shelf. And a lot of them simply don’t work. But, let’s face it, with each disappointing skin cream, you become a little more lost in how to fight the slow creep of skin aging…

Don’t give up!

Finding effective aging skincare products is a frustrating, costly process, but you can remove a lot of that frustration. By putting each new product you come across through a pre-purchase test, you can weed out all the poor and mediocre skincare cosmetics. You may already do something like this, if so, that’s excellent. Let’s build on it. However, if doing this is new to you, that’s okay too; you will gain a lot of confidence in your purchases once this becomes a habit.

So what is this pre-purchase test?

As a skincare consumer, my approach to buying products has evolved a great deal. When I was younger, I would buy skin creams based on little more than a brand name or a friend’s advice. Luckily, skin looks naturally good when you’re young, because I bought some absolute garbage products. But, as I got older, I started to learn about skin aging and my approach to skincare cosmetics became much more scientific (as you’ll see).

First, did you know there are three root causes of skin aging? It’s true, here they are:

1. The production of collagen and elastin slows down.
2. The level of hyaluronic acid slowly decreases.
3. Free radicals attack skin cells causing oxidative damage.

These root causes are actually natural processes and they become more destructive to your skin’s appearance as you age. This pre-purchase test is simple then. It’s determining whether an aging skincare cream targets and reverses these major skin agers.

Let’s focus in one one of these root causes—hyaluronic acid. Out of the three, this one is probably the least familiar to you. Hyaluronic acid gives collagen and elastin fibers their stickiness. But as you age, a harmful enzyme called hyaluronidase activates and slowly starts breaking down hyaluronic acid in your body. As the supply decreases and collagen and elastin lose their “glue”, skin loses its glow and dark circles often show up under the eyes.

So how do you maintain the level of hyaluronic acid?

You need to block the enzyme hyaluronidase’s harmful action.

One natural substance with this power is called Phytessence Wakame. It’s an extract from a species of sea kelp found in the Sea of Japan. If you’ve ever wondered how Japanese women age so gracefully, well, this kelp isone of theirnatural beauty secrets. It’s a common food in Japan. So that’s one thing I look for in skincare cosmetics—Phytessence Wakame. But, remember, this pre-purchase test is three-pronged, because there are three root causes of skin aging.

Would you liketo continue learning about this approach to aging skincare? If so, I encourage you to visit my website and learn about the other two big skin agers and how to effectively combat them. Visit now and start applying this pre-purchase test; you’ll identify the best skincare cosmetics with ease and confidence.

Author: Carol Truesdale

Are you fed up with skin care products that don’t combat the three major skin agers? Carol Truesdale writes about the most effective skincare ingredients for firm, glowing skin on her webpage Quality Skin Care. Visit her site now and discover the natural skincare line she recommends.

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Eye Makeup Tips - How To Apply Eyeliner

In this article we take a look at how to apply eyeliner with some tips on achieving some great effects.

One stunning effect that can be achieved easily and a favorite of such well-known actresses from Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe to Gwyneth Paltrow, is rimming the eyes with either a white or beige eye pencil. This has the effect of enlarging the white of the eye to create a seductive, alluring look.

To apply the eye pencil, pull your lid away from the eye very gently using one or two fingers and draw a line along the inner eye rims. Do the same with both the upper and lower lids. To make a sharpened pencil softer and easier to apply, you can draw a few lines first on the back of your hand. This will soften the tip and get the color flowing.

Kohl can be applied in the same way with sensational effect. The use of kohl goes back to ancient Egyptian times and is characteristic of eye makeup in the Middle and Far East. Apply your kohl pencil as described above to both the upper and lower rims, from corner to corner. Then, using either a sponge-tipped applicator, eyeshadow brush, or even your fingertip, blend the color by smudging it to create a smoky effect.

Once you are satisfied with the appearance, you will need to set it by using a light application of loose powder. For an even stronger, more intense effect, apply your preferred color around the eyes in either cream, liquid or powder form.

If you want to use liquid eyeliner, once you’ve mastered the technique of applying it, this can be a quick method of achieving a stunning and sophisticated look. But applying liquid eyeliner can take a little practice.

To begin, it’s best to be in front of a good magnifying mirror, so that your eyes are magnified sufficiently to see very clearly what you are about to do and ensure a smooth application of the liquid eyeliner. Then, using your free hand, start by pulling the eyelid taut. If you’re right-handed it’s probably easiest for you to start applying the liquid from left-to-right, as if you are writing, and vice versa if you are left-handed. Draw across in a single continuous fine line. If you want a thicker line then, at the end of the run, simply retrace.

A tip when applying liquid eyeliner is to apply it as close as possible to the eyelashes, even running into the eyelashes. This will avoid you getting that annoying white line effect between the lashes and the liner when the two don’t meet.

Applying liquid eyeliner does take some practice, so have a bottle of makeup remover to hand until you are confident in the technique. As they say: ‘practice makes perfect’, and with a little perseverance and a steady hand you’ll soon be achieving some great effects.

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Makeup Beauty Tips

Here are some tips for applying makeup that you can use to enhance your looks and feel great. According to archaeological evidence, cosmetics have been in use since 4,000 BC in Ancient Egypt. It was also used by the Ancient Greeks and the Romans. Through the medieval age, the use of cosmetics in the West was usually confined to the upper classes. Cosmetics were also widely used in what is known today as Iran as well as the Middle East.

Hence, as is evident, all through the ages women have contrived various means and ways to enhance their appearance. They experimented with a variety of lotions and potions to improve and preserve their beauty. This age we live in is the era of vivacity, energy, and youthful looks. In fact, both men and women want to look their best in order to project an attractive personality. These days, appearance plays an important role, both in the workplace as well as in social gatherings. Looking your best can be a confidence booster, for this is the age of the smart and the beautiful.

Every woman has attributes and qualities that are unique and beautiful. The makeup beauty tips given below will help in highlighting the plus points, enhancing them so that they can be noticed.

First, after cleansing your skin, apply a moisturizer. Your skin requires the extra moisture. Then, choosing the right kind of foundation is the next step for getting a beautiful makeover. Most women’s skin is yellow-based, including most Caucasians, Latin Americans, Asians and Africans. However, most foundations available in the market are orange or pink toned. Hence, women using these foundations usually end up with an artificial look. You need to choose a foundation that has a yellow base in order to create the naturally flawless look.

The best way to put on the foundation is to dot your chin, cheeks, nose and forehead with small amounts of it. Then, using a slightly damp cloth or a sponge, smoothen the foundation over your face, blending it well into the skin. Pay particular attention to the jaw line, chin, and hairline. Always smoothen the foundation in an upward motion.

Use a concealer to cover blemishes on the skin. Liquid concealers are the best for using under the eyes to conceal dark circles and on dry skin. Solid concealers, on the other hand, are used to hide scars, pimples, and acne. These are available as sticks and hence can be used directly on the spot where it is required. If you have a sensitive skin, use concealers that have mineral colors.

When applying your eye shadow, remember to always begin with the highlighter shade. Brush it on under the outer edge of the eyebrows and blend it toward the inner edge of the eyebrows. Then, apply the eye shadow, starting at the center of the eyelids.

The key to creating sparkling eyes is using eye shadows that are light in color such as beige, mauve, brown or vanilla. You can also play around with the undertone shades of your skin by opting for colors like olive, gold, gray or purple. If you want to be adventurous, why not try tan, bronze or any of the shimmering translucent powders. Or, you could even combine two colors to create a layered look. By all means experiment, but make sure not to overdo it.

After the eye shadow, apply mascara. In fact, one of the best ways to add a dramatic effect to the eyes is by using mascara. Use clear mascara or a shade of brown to achieve the no makeup look. Curl your eyelashes to get that innocent wide-eyed look. However, you need to curl the eyelashes before applying mascara, and also it is not advisable to curl the lower lashes as they tend to fall off.

When choosing lipstick, take into consideration the color of your hair. Orange shades, for example, go very well with dark hair. Scarlet shades are great with blonde hair, and pink shades look lovely with grey hair. Use a lip liner to define your mouth, reshape your lips, and even to correct uneven shapes. Plus, a lip liner will prevent the lipstick from bleeding, and if you fill your lips with it before applying the lipstick, it will make the lipstick last longer.

And as a finishing touch brush on a blush. The best way to choose a color is to find one that is about the same shade as your skin when it is flushed, say after exercising. You could slap your cheek lightly to get the color and use it as a guide. Or, you could use a blush that matches your lipstick. Rose looks great with fair color, peach shades with olive skin, and an apricot shade with dark skin. If you have dry skin use a cream based blush, and if your skin is oily, gel and liquid blushes are great. For a more luminous result, you could combine the two.

The cult of looking beautiful is not the prerogative of the privileged women any longer. Using cosmetics to enhance one’s looks is not a luxury but a social fact today. It has become a priority for most women on the move in the social scale of success. Makeup is about your looks, your face, your style, your aspirations. It is about women enhancing, changing, and discovering their hidden potential. It is about a woman saying, "Look at me - I am beautiful!"

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Stop Using Mineral Oil Now!

What is Mineral Oil? Is it Harmful to You? Why is Mineral Oil in so many of the skin care products?

Mineral Oil is derived from Petroleum. Yes, petroleum. It is colorless, transparent, odorless, and tasteless. It has occlusive properties. In plain English it means it sits on top of the skin. It does not allow the skin to breath. It clogs the pores in high concentrations. What should that mean to you? If you or your baby uses products with mineral oil you may be exposing your skins to unnecessary alterations of the skin’s function.

Think about the skin’s function. First remember the skin is the largest organ of our body. The skin is the covering for our muscles, tendons, bones, and ligaments. The skin end on end is over 16 feet long. That is hard to imagine! The skin is a protective layer from the environment. It filters the toxins in the air and what ends up on our skin. Mineral Oil can prevent the skin from working effectively.

The skin has so many functions. It is our temperature regulator, UV protector, protector against bacteria, and injury to name a few. The skin’s role in our body function is very important. It is a big responsibility to take care of our skin. To allow the skin to function at the most optimum use good skin care products and avoid products with Mineral Oil.

Mineral Oil is very cheap. It is easily accessible and frequently used in cosmetics and skin preparations. It some circumstances under medical treatment Mineral Oil can be effective for treating certain skin conditions and traumatic injuries such as burns. Unlike our skin in normal circumstances sometimes the skin needs the protective barrier to prevent the skin from being exposed to the environment.

Do your skin a favor, save the Mineral Oil for necessary medical treatments. Read your skin care labels!

Take care until we meet again,

Ellie & The Skin Care Team
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Frugal Tips - Tricks With Lipstick.

That tube of lipstick, melted or not can be used to substitute other makeup products. Here’s how you can get the most out of a tube of lipstick.

What do you do if your favourite lipstick melted in the summer heat?

Don’t throw it away. That would be wasteful. You can still use it with the help of a lip brush. No doubt, it wouldn’t be as glamorous or convenient as slicking it on straight from the tube, but you can still get the pretty look by dipping your lip brush into the melted lipstick and painting it onto your lips.

You can also turn some of your lipstick into a lip gloss.

Do you have a tiny travel size cream jar that’s empty? Wash and dry the jar. Then fill half of that jar with Vaseline. Some women swear by that gooey stuff. It can also be used as a colorless lip gloss and to moisturize dry lips and dry skin while you sleep. Use a clean brush to scoop some lipstick and mix it with the vaseline. For a light hint of color, a little lipstick should do the trick. If you want more color, add in more lipstick. You can even combine more than one lip color to get your ideal shade, for your perfect lip gloss.

Instead of a cream blush, you can save money by using your favourite lipstick as a cream blush. Just take a tiny dab of lipstick and apply that to the apples of your cheeks, then blend it in for that rosy glow. No need to worry about whether your blusher matches your lipstick. By getting your lipstick to double up as cheek color, you’d be certain your lipstick and cheek color match. Only catch is that if you have acne prone skin it might clog your pores. If you are prone to acne, you should stick to powder cheek color as lipstick on cheeks might give you pimples.

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Mineral Make up : a New Outlook on Make up

Makeup is used by women on a worldwide basis. Mineral makeup is becoming one of the most popular kinds of makeup on the market. Unlike most makeup, there are no harmful chemicals in mineral makeup. Women who favor mineral makeup also claim that it has a light that other makeup cannot compare to.

Cosmetics are sold in every corner of the globe. A wide array of brands and products can be found on store shelves, but mineral make up is quickly shooting to the top of the sales charts. Mineral make up is completely natural, and free of chemicals, preservatives and additives found in their more conventional counterparts. A wide array of reviewers have nothing but raves for the product. Mineral make up is new technology that uses minerals from the earth that are all natural and are made for people who want to live better. These types of makeup do not contain various dyes, alcohol, or preservatives that are in traditional makeup. This means that mineral make up is much better for your skin.

Recently, there has been a trend towards taking care of yourself and your body. Since technology does not move forward without a purpose, the latest technology trend is to create services and products that will help us take care of our bodies. Mineral make up is one by-product of this trend. Mineral cosmetics is a great alternative to using regular makeup. One of the main advantages is that it’s made for people with sensitive skin. Women who are tired of their face feeling suffocated from foundation should look into mineral face powder. It’s a great change from the old-fashioned foundations that just clog your pores.

One kind of this new mineral make up is called bare minerals. Many women say that this kind of make up is light, airy, and glows on their face. Various people have said that they wear this makeup to bed and have no problems with their skin. For jobs that require all day wear, mineral make up seems to be the common choice.

The sun is a big reason for wrinkles. This new form of makeup is able to help prevent makeup. How does it do this? The basic minerals included in these makeup formulas help to protect the skin from the sun. At the same time, it does not include and harmful chemicals that can do just as much damage.

Women around the globe are changing how they feel about makeup due to mineral cosmetics. It is changing how we make and define beauty. Due to is popularity there are now so many different kinds on the market making it easier for you, no mater what price range you are in, to find mineral makeup that fits you, and your budget. Find out for yourself and try it today.

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Natural Mineral Makeup

The use of minerals found in nature to create beauty products - a blessing to womankind.

As is implied by the name, natural mineral makeup is made up of mineral elements. Natural minerals are finely milled, powdered and made pure in form before they are used in mineral makeup products. Each product is created by mixing minerals with other inorganic pigments to create a wider color palette. These products are made up of microscopic flat crystals that overlap each other on the skin to offer a layer that protects the skin from pollutants and allows it to breathe. Mineral makeup is ideal for people with problematic skin and fines lines as it offers a long lasting effect and lightweight feel. A word of caution, use mineral makeup in small quantities only, too much will only make you look overdone.

Bare Mineral Makeup
Loose mineral cosmetics are bare cosmetics. Such products do not have preservatives, oils or waxes in them. Bare mineral makeup powders can be used to cover up imperfections and accentuate your good features.

Mineral Makeup Advantages
The skin is exposed to pollutants everyday, we need to look after our skin and nothing is better than using natural makeup. Mineral makeup is preferred the world over because of the following reasons:

• It allows the pores to breathe.
• It provides comfort from irritated skin.
• UVB (Ultra Violet Type B)and UVA (Ultra Violet Type A)protection up to SPF 20 available.
• Is water resistant.
• Does not contain talc or fillers.
• Is composed of materials that do not support bacteria.
• Is sensitivity tested.
• Is environment friendly, and not tested on animals.
• Are available in shades to match every skin tone.
• Provides maximum coverage that looks and feels natural.

Natural Mineral Products
There are many mineral products available in the market which cover every aspect of makeup. A few of them are listed below, with tips for application.

1. Blush/Bronzers
   Used to add a natural glow to your complexion, these products are hypoallergenic and long lasting. As they are in a concentrated form they should be applied in small amounts only. This product can be used on the lips and nails as well to give you a perfectly matched look!

   How to apply
   Blushers and bronzers can be applied using soft cotton, powder brushes with natural bristles or a fan brush.

2. Eye shadow
   Made without additives, dyes, waxes or fillers, these products are each handcrafted. They go with each other perfectly creating natural, bright and beautiful effects. Mix them to create a color of your choice!This product can be applied dry or wet, so go ahead and use it the way you like.

   How to apply
   You can use an eye shadow brush made of natural bristles.

3. Foundation
   The foundation is made of pure minerals and pigments. It does not clog pores and is non drying. This mineral product provides full coverage and sunscreen too. Skin imperfections like under eye circles are perfectly covered using the foundation.

   How to apply
   Use a soft powder brush to apply foundation.

4. Body Shimmers
   Use this product while going out for dinner, on your wedding, a formal occasion or a summer evening. With this product you are sure to receive a lot of compliments and of course you are sure to shine!

   How to apply
   Body shimmers can be applied using a flat top brush or cotton ball. Lightly dust this powder onto your shoulders, chest and back.

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Mineral Make Up Will Enhance Your Natural Beauty

Do you have sensitive skin? Are you always breaking out or experiencing facial irritation? Or do you struggle with adult acne? If any of these things are true, you may have just about given up on ever being able to wear makeup again. Fortunately, there is a solution. With mineral make up, you can enjoy your morning make up routine without risking break outs or irritation.

The reason is that mineral make up differs from traditional make up. Unlike traditional make up, artificial colorants and nasty greases and waxes are not include among its ingredients. Instead, all-natural minerals are powdered, ground and purified. This is a long tradition that was already in palce with the Ancient Egyptians, who used ground minerals to color and improve their faces.

This gentle formula will not harm or irritate your facial skin and will not produce irritation or acne. In addition, it was specifically formulated to ensure no change the Ph balance of your skin will occur, preventing oily or dry areas. Mineral make up works to enhance and protect your skin by blanketing the surface and not penetrating the uppermost layer where damage could be caused.

If this weren’t marvelous enough, it is also easy to apply mineral make up, and it looks beautiful in any weather conditions or lighting situation. It is also quick - a light application takes less that five minutes and will make you glow with natural beauty. Many users say they feel and look more "natural" using mineral make ups than with artificial colorants.

To correctly apply mineral make up one should follow three simple steps. First, a sheer cover mineral foundation or pressed mineral foundation makeup should be applied to smooth and beautify the skin. Next, apply a light layer of your favorite color-enhancing mineral makeup across the cheekbones. Finally, apply other make up products you normally use such as eye shadow.

Mineral make up is a great choice if you have regular break outs or even if you only get the occasional pimple. People with sensitive skin can also use mineral makeup. To put on mineral make up it only takes five minutes.

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Frugal Tips - Tricks With Lipstick.

That tube of lipstick, melted or not can be used to substitute other makeup products. Here’s how you can get the most out of a tube of lipstick.

What do you do if your favourite lipstick melted in the summer heat?

Don’t throw it away. That would be wasteful. You can still use it with the help of a lip brush. No doubt, it wouldn’t be as glamorous or convenient as slicking it on straight from the tube, but you can still get the pretty look by dipping your lip brush into the melted lipstick and painting it onto your lips.

You can also turn some of your lipstick into a lip gloss.

Do you have a tiny travel size cream jar that’s empty? Wash and dry the jar. Then fill half of that jar with Vaseline. Some women swear by that gooey stuff. It can also be used as a colorless lip gloss and to moisturize dry lips and dry skin while you sleep. Use a clean brush to scoop some lipstick and mix it with the vaseline. For a light hint of color, a little lipstick should do the trick. If you want more color, add in more lipstick. You can even combine more than one lip color to get your ideal shade, for your perfect lip gloss.

Instead of a cream blush, you can save money by using your favourite lipstick as a cream blush. Just take a tiny dab of lipstick and apply that to the apples of your cheeks, then blend it in for that rosy glow. No need to worry about whether your blusher matches your lipstick. By getting your lipstick to double up as cheek color, you’d be certain your lipstick and cheek color match. Only catch is that if you have acne prone skin it might clog your pores. If you are prone to acne, you should stick to powder cheek color as lipstick on cheeks might give you pimples.

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Choosing Your Beauty Salon

There’s more to it than meets the eye, when it comes to choosing your beauty salon. Beauty now definitely means business, so in case you are confused which salon would suit your tastes, here are some tips on choosing your beauty salon to look your very best!

A regular visit to the beauty salon is not a luxury anymore. For most women on the go, beauty salons are more than just a place to get your beauty and skin care treatment done. This is where you can unwind yourself, throw your cares to the winds and relax! Whether it is a super hot hair cut or some sexy make up for a night out, salons offer you an excellent lifestyle you need to incorporate in your daily life, to balance your hectic schedules. This is the place where you can discover a new you!

So how does one go about when it comes to choosing a beauty salon? You may have just shifted in a new neighborhood or you may not be entirely satisfied with the beauty and skin care treatments being offered by your regular beauty salon. Grooming ourselves is now not a lavish behavior anymore, for most people it is a way of life and when one needs something done, most people want it done in style. Therefore, when it comes to choosing your beauty salon, you must exercise great caution and care!

Tips on Choosing Your Beauty Salon:

• Any easy way out to know which is the best beauty salon would be to ask your friends around or people in the neighborhood. Referrals are also the best way in choosing your beauty salon. Tap the women in your area, as they will generally be willing to discuss the salon charges, the quality of the service offered and the basic drawbacks of the beauty salon.
• Beauty salons not only offer you beauty and skin care treatments but also additional services such as advanced manicures and pedicures, cosmetic application, makeovers, massages and varied facials. There are some beauty salons that offer personalized beauty tips and intensive spa treatments, which include reflexology and massage sessions. Therefore, when choosing your beauty salon, it also depends on what are your existing needs. If they are basic, then you can go to a reasonable parlor but if you require more than the regular beauty and skin care treatments, then you need to find out about the authenticity of the place and the reputation in the market.
• When choosing your beauty salon, you also need to think of the location of the place. Most beauty salons may prove to be more convenient for you if they are located near your home or office. The salon’s location also determines the cost of the beauty treatments, where in, a salon in a prime area would charge more than one that is probably in an isolated area. For such a situation, you need to decide what are your priorities as in most cases; people are known to travel that extra mile, for a good service.
• The beauty salon’s characteristics and features also play an important part when it comes to choosing your beauty salon. It is basically about the feel good factor. Therefore, check out if the interiors are as per your taste. After all, if you do not enjoy the beauty treatments, then you would probably not enjoy the benefits either!
• Some beauty salons even sell specific kind of beauty products. You may need to think if you really need the service. This may prove to be useful for the workingwoman who can pick up the beauty products as and when required from the beauty salon. This also gives you an opportunity to try the beauty products when you are doing any beauty and skin care routine. It would help you to know which brands and products suit you the best
• Before starting any beauty treatment at the beauty salon, you must take a glance at the beauty salon equipments that are being used in the beauty salon. These beauty salon equipments are a must for the salons to function successfully. Beauty salon equipments would include the salon chairs and stools, shampoo bowls, styling chairs, salon stations, hair steamers, facial and massage beds, reception furniture and other things that add to the ambiance of the place.
• The price factor is also important when it comes to choosing a beauty salon. Most salons have a rate card that will give you a basic idea before you take the plunge into a very inviting beauty treatment.
• Try to know the degree of cleanliness that is being maintained. Hygiene habits of the employees will help you feel good when you want to try that expensive manicure.
• Apart from the personalized beauty tips that are being offered, also ensure the quality and the branding of the beauty products used by the parlors. The beauty products form the base of any treatment and using unknown brands may prove to be very harmful for your body.
• Most beauty salons display their credentials. Ensure when choosing your beauty salon, you select one with qualified beauticians and experts from the field.

I am hoping these tips on choosing your beauty salon; guide you to select the most efficient and reliable one in your neighborhood. Here’s to a new and beautiful you!

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