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Posted by Avatar on May 25 2008 |
Real-life, Techniques
Many people dread pictures and brand themselves as non-photogenic which tends to muddle up the overall picture so to speak. Everybody has a bad and good side, literally and even celebrities have a pose they want to show off and some sides they tend to hide. Ask a beauty expert for advice on which side of your face is the best to accentuate so the next time tound you’d know which way to face. Check out old photos so you get which pose and side combination works best for you. Ned make-up for a new look, try it out a few days in advance of your photo shoot or event so you can correct or ask for advise for untamable makeup. Remember, beauty is how you project yourself and it starts from within. If you don’t feel about yourself on the inside, whatever you do, the outside reflects this too so keep smilen’ and posin’.
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Posted by Avatar on May 21 2008 |
people, Real-life
Many think beauty is limited to the face without much consideration for the body as a whole. The newer wholistic approach to beauty sees the face as part of the human body and only a small part of the person’s beauty. For a beautiful face, get a scalp massage, sounds crazy? Well, the scalp as we know it is mostly skin that as we age tends to lose some of its elasticity. This loss of elasticity tends to excert pressure on your muscles and skin leading to headaches and other annoying aches and pains that with a simple and relaxing massage sends it away into peaceful bliss leaving you refreshed and beautiful ready to continue with the rest of the day.
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Posted by Avatar on May 09 2008 |
Basics, Real-life, Techniques, Tools
News from OrganicAuthority.com, not all organic products are totally organic and that’s the truth. They say it all in the article and raise a new warning for consumers. Many products that are on the shelves of department stores and other outlets claim to be totally organic and thus we think they are safe for use all the time. Yet a non-profit watchdog agency has revealed that out of all the so-called “organic products” most have chemicals that can be harmful to your health and even be toxic for some people. The article also reveals a very important point, the cosmetics industry is not regulated by the EPA or the FDA and they are mostly ignorant of any cosmetic products that may have toxic chemicals or chemical concoctions that can be harmful for humans. The study is prompting for meetings between the EPA and the FDA and cosmetic manufacturers due to the fact that cosmetics is a booming industry worth billions of dollars each year in the United States alone.
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Posted by Avatar on May 05 2008 |
Real-life, Tools
Do you know that even the oldest brands of soap have tons of man-hours and thousands of people working on them day in and day out to continuously improve them? Well, that’s the truth and the feelings of James Schwartz when he was off fresh from college and when he got a slot into Proctor and Gamble that was something he never dreamed of. All he knew that it was a bar or soap and it has been the same since it was introduced into the market. That all changed when he got to know the process by hand which he was in utter disbelief for the amount of work and time spent on perfecting each and every batch of the stuff would send your head spinning in terms of the ingredients and chemistry at work. He was entasked of working in the Ivory soap product line which has remained on shelves since time immemorial. The mix has changed; the product has evolved all in the name of beauty and mildness. Materials, additives, chemistry and many other stuff all make for a nice product that people swear by.
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Posted by Avatar on May 01 2008 |
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We’ve all heard that this product is best and that is also the best but dermatologists and beauty experts always recommend one product out of the thousands on the market. Cetaphil face wash is the best facial wash solution for them all, why, well first it’s so mild and irritation free that even the most sensitive skin does fine with it. Next, it contains the mildest and most dermatologically accepted products even babies can use it for washing or bath time. This product works wonders for those with skin that is so sensitive the mere thought of washing it sends shivers down your spine. Ask your dermatologist for the best product for you and ask about the product, they would surely agree with this and so does most beauty experts
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Posted by Avatar on Apr 29 2008 |
Basics, Techniques
As with the rest of your body, your lips though seemingly different, is same as the skin on your arm though loaded with much more nerves and has a much thinner profile. Saying that, we come to the point that many forget to take care of their lips, letting nature handle the rest and doing no more than slap on lipstick and washing it off at the end of the day. Unbeknownst to many, your lips need protection form the sun’s harmful UV rays as the rest of your skin does and proper UV protection comes in the form of lip balms and lipstick that have protective ingredients to shield them from the sun. When brushing your teeth, experts recommend that you brush your lips gently to exfoliate them and promote the growth of new skin cells. Coffee, tea, genetics and even unhealthy diets can result in dark lips so do take care of them. Lemon juice on your lips (which contains loads of Vitamin C) is a good before sleeping routine that would help rejuvenate them leaving you with fresh lips as you wake to greet the new day.
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Posted by Avatar on Apr 25 2008 |
Basics, History, Techniques, Tools

Scanning magazines and online articles you often come upon the constant battle between beauty products made form natural and those that are products of technology. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, nature being the all provider has all the natural ingredients the body needs and is a constant source of beauty products for beauty experts. Many natural products contain the same active products as the commercial ones and besides you may be helping economies as with the products of the Body Shop and others which rely on local farmers that they support for their raw ingredients. Scientific breakthroughs on the other hand have the advantage of technology for they have the ability to get to the root of the solution so to speak. Big beauty firms even employ microbiology to understand the effects of molecules and compounds on tissue to attain the best results. Comparing the two, a stale mate would result for both have been producing their own products at breakneck speeds. They both aim to attain the best results, which is beauty and the expression of such through new and innovative products that makes this billion dollar industry possible.
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Posted by Avatar on Apr 17 2008 |
Basics, people, Techniques
Many women love buns with regards to their hair for it takes them into a more manageable look that doesn’t fly all over the place. If you can, leave them just hanging out and have an up-do done. Want to leave your hair just as it is and look like you came from the beach, get hold of some sea salt spray that is readily available as a hair care product from your favorite stores. When blow-drying hair, try to use your fingers till most of the tangles are gone then turn to your favorite brush to minimize damage that can be done easily on wet hair. Love a new hairdo and color, then what’s stopping you? Just consult your stylist for the best and most favorable color you can use that would work with your overall look.
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Posted by Avatar on Apr 13 2008 |
Basics, people, Techniques
Gorgeous looking hair is one of the best ways to advertise your beauty and what better way to do that than with tips from your favorite hairstylists they don’t always tell you. First, shampooing your hair regularly keeps them clean. This might be true but if you want full bodied hair that looks gorgeous, skip the daily routine if you can for daily shampooing can indeed rob your hair of the natural oils that lubricates the hair making it look dull and limp. Oily hair, sprinkle a little baby powder on the scalp to get that oil under control. Dry coarse hair would need that conditioner to give it that additional moisture. More tips and secrets in the next post
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Posted by Avatar on Apr 01 2008 |
Basics, people, Real-life, Techniques
Afraid of your unsightly thick brows, don’t. Well you shouldn’t for they’re in fashion this season. Check out fashion magazines for suggestions on how to properly highlight those brows for they should all work with all the other features of your face. Keep them well trained and maintained to prevent the unsightly Frankenstein look that has them standing out like a flag on a pole in front of your face. Keep them in check with regular plucking to remove rogue ones. A splash of metallic makeup for the eyes emphasizes your stare coupled with those thick brows that always gets the nod of approval of makeup artists who also recommend you invest in a couple of worthy applicators for your facial make-up needs.
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