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[27 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 93 views]
Tips for a Healthy Ramadan

Ramadan is a month of health, and this is what many people don’t know, and don’t understand.
Come Ramadhan, our diet is radically altered. Our meals get condensed in mornings and evenings, with no intake in-between for an extended period of time. For some of us, the intake of oily foods skyrockets. These changes in diet aren’t well received by everyone.
If you really want to get the best of Ramadan, then you have to follow these tips and take care of the way you eat after sunset!
1. Drink lots of water.
2. …

Beauty Tips, Skin Problem »

[30 May 2009 | No Comment | 1,224 views]
The ABC Vitamins for Skin Care

VITAMIN A – Greatest skin benefits: Helps with fine lines and wrinkles. As some have learned the hard way, attempting to hide fine lines and wrinkles behind layers of make up is a losing battle. Better to improve the condition of your skin with products containing retinoids. Prescription products like Retin-A and Renova utilize Vitamin A derivatives to great effect, but some people’s skin may react with uncomfortable stinging, redness or scaling. Fortunately, “Retinol,” a non-prescription Vitamin-A derivative contained in many over-the-counter products can provide much of the same benefits …

Beauty Tips, Skin Problem »

[30 May 2009 | No Comment | 468 views]
Prevent Those Ugly Wisdom Lines: Simple Tips to Help Keep Your Face Looking Younger

As you get older and older, you gain wisdom and a few wrinkles to go along with it. However, there are tips below that can help prevent those unwanted wisdom lines aka wrinkles.
Sunglasses and Sunscreen
The sun is the number one influencer of wrinkles and other abnormalities that make someone look older such as blotchiness, liver spots, broken blood vessels, dryness, and sun related skin diseases.
So, a very inexpensive way to prevent fine lines is protecting yourself from the harmful rays of the sun with a facial sunscreen and sunglasses. In …

Beauty Tips, Hair Care »

[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 550 views]
Top 10 Hair Myths

There are many many myths about hair, and sadly perhaps, even hair stylists who should know better circulate some of this Hair Voodoo. Here are the scientific FACTS about the top 10 hair myths:
1. Cutting your hair makes it stronger or grow faster.
Bull winkle. Its hair, not a lawn. Exactly where this myth started is unknown, but is probably related to the observation of men’s facial hair. There are different kinds of hair on your face and head. Hair on your head and facial hair have different properties. Cutting your …

Beauty Tips, Hair Care »

[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 414 views]
Treating Oily Hair

If you have this problem, wash your hair daily with a mild shampoo that does not contain conditioners — often labeled “clarifying”; these will leave the least amount of residue.
Then use a light creme rinse or conditioner only on the ends of your hair, if needed, and be sure to rinse thoroughly.
Avoid all products containing silicone , oils or lanolin, as well as two-in-one products.
During the day, a quick combing can help redistribute oils and reduce that stringy appearance. Or, for more a more serious case, spritz a little water …

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[29 May 2009 | One Comment | 1,634 views]
Having a Better Sleep

We all love to take a few days off to relax and unwind. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, a drive to see relatives, or even a camping trip, it’s great to take time away from the everyday routine. But have you ever noticed that while you can usually control where you go on vacation, you can’t always control where you sleep?
“When you go on vacation or visit with relatives, you usually take whatever “bed” you’re given, whether it’s a plush bed at a high-end resort or the pull-out …

Beauty Tips, Body Care, Food, Health »

[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 1,425 views]
Nosh Yourself Gorgeous with These 9 Beauty Foods

Berries
The foods you eat can affect everything from the smoothness and clarity of your skin to the shine in your hair and the sparkle in your eyes. So with the help of the experts, we’ve put together nine of the best beauty foods—guaranteed make you even more beautiful than you already are, inside and out…
Summer is fast approaching, and berries are one of the most delicious (and beauty-enhancing!) foods of the season. “Berries are amazing,” says beauty and nutrition expert Lisa Petty, author of Living Beauty. They’re loaded with vitamin …

Beauty Tips, Make Up »

[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 17,154 views]
How to apply make up for warm skin, dark hair

Your skin tone can carry off burnished browns, warm reds and earthy shades beautifully. They will complement your complexion and emphasize your features. Here are some tips on how to apply makeup for Warm Skin and dark Hair.
How to Apply Makeup
1. Applying Foundation – Dot liquid foundation onto your skin and blend the colour into your neckline for a natural effect. Then apply concealer to any blamishes.
2. Applying Powder – Pay your face with translucent loose powder, then fluff off the excess with a large, soft brush.
3. Use a sponge-tipped …

Beauty Tips, Make Up »

[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 419 views]
Shopping tips for make up products

Make-up can cleverly be used to achieve near perfect features, without making it apparent that you actually have a layer of foundation, powder, lipstick , eye shadow and blush on your face. Invisible make-up is the latest trick that experts are using to highlight the facial features (un)naturally.
Guidelines and Tips for shopping makeup products
Before getting started, it’s essential that you have the right products in the correct shade. Though this make-up type goes very well with an even-toned, smooth skin , other skin types can also go for the invisible …

Beauty Tips, Hair Care »

[29 May 2009 | No Comment | 705 views]
From Fine to Curly: Hair Care Tips for Everybody

Stuck in a hair rut and don’t know what to do? No matter what your hair type, try one of these tips to see what works for you.
* Give your hair an ‘off’ day, or a few of them, every week. Let your hair have a break from any heat (i.e.: blow dryers, curling irons or flat irons) and go au natural.
* Don’t shampoo every day. Shampooing your hair daily washes away your natural oils that condition your hair. If you are …