Monday, January 5, 2009

Ten Budget Friendly Beauty Tips

1.Stand dried-up mascara in a glass of warm water to bring it back to life.

 
 

2.A cheap way to boost the shine of dark hair is to rinse it with diluted vinegar. Blonde hair benefits from lemon juice. Both acts by sealing down the outer cuticles of the hair, helping your hair reflect the light more effectively.

 
 

3.Swap commercial face scrubs for a handful of oatmeal massaged directly onto your skin – it works really well.

 
 

4.Turn lipstick into lip gloss with a coat of lip balm after applying color.

 
 

5.Eye shadow doubles up as eyeliner, if applied with a cotton bud (swab). Dampen the end of the bud (swab) first for a more dramatic effect.

 
 

6.A drop of live oil rubbed nightly into your nails will help them grow long and strong and is cheaper than shop-bought manicure oils.

 
 

7.Make powder eye shadows last longer and stay crease-free by dusting eyelids with translucent powder first. It'll absorb the oils from your skin, and keep your make-up looking fresh.

 
 

8.To dry nail polish in a hurry, spray nails with PAM Oil Spray. (note: this really does work).

 
 

9.Toner/Astringent—Use witch hazel instead. No need to dilute—use full strength. You can also rinse with a splash of Apple Cider Vinegar after cleansing—it balances out the ph of your skin.

 
 

10.Add a few drops of your favorite eaude toilette to some olive oil, and use as scented bath oil as a cheap treats. Olive oil can also be added to bath water for a skin softener.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Get Rid of Acne

For Acne and Acne Marks:
-regulalry change ur pillow cases and dont touch your face with hands or nails. keep your towels and other accessories separate.
-drink lots of water and try to eat fresh fruits, juices, vegs and non oily foods.
-Normally, pimples and acne are associated with an oily skin. In case these occur on a dry skin then this is the ideal treatment. Take a few tomatoes and puree them. Freeze the puree into cubes (in an ice cube tray). Store these frozen tomato ice cubes in a bag or a container in the freezer. During the day, apply one cube each on either cheek, all the time rubbing gently. Repeat the treatment everday. A very effective way of getting rid of pimples.
-always use water base creams for face and dont use soap as it is harsh for skin. my own kitchen remedy for acne is which is quite effective too, take one egg white and add some powdered champhore in it apply it gently over ur skin and then leave it to dry and afterwards wash your face with luke warm water it will help a lot.it will also help you tighten your pores.
-Rub raw garlic on the face. It even removes the scars on repeated application. Garlic Juice with 3 parts water is an excellent cleansing agent.
-Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.
-To help diminish the appearance of Tan complexion,acne scars, freckles and age spots, gently rub a cut lemon and 1/2 teaspoon sugar granules over the skin for a few minutes. Repeat at least thrice a week until the darkened areas fade.

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