Makeup to some people is just a vain attempt to look good. However looking good is something personal and it is a fact that not all of us are blessed with perfect looks. It is therefore natural to resort to some form of cosmetic aids to enhance certain features to appear more perfect. Just like basic skin care, learning how to apply makeup is a skill that should be acquired as soon as we are old enough to use them. We learn how to makeup also to avoid the risk of overdoing it.

For a start, remember to choose make-up that contains pure, organic natural ingredients without the harmful chemicals that may get absorbed by the skin. The basic touches of safer colors like bronze and earthly tones will goes well with all skin tones. The intensity of the color much depends on the occasion you are going for. The day look is very different from the evening look. If you are under strong light constantly, the make-up tone should be slightly intense. There are so many colors and tones available that one has to experiment with them to get the best natural beauty looks. For eye shadows, pastels like violet, pink or light blue and the plum colors, black or brown shades are favorite choices for the smoky looks. Eyeliner and mascara could be used to add a more glamorous look. Next finish it with a nice sheer lipstick for day wear or a matte lipstick with glossy finish for a evening out.

Foundation MakeUp Tips

· Choose a suitable foundation color by testing on the upper hand. Never go for too light or too dark colors that will make you look unnatural.

· The type of foundation depends on your skin type. If your skin is oily, go for the powder foundation whilst a normal to dry skin, the translucent or a liquid foundation is best.

· Before applying a foundation, make sure that you put on a sun-screen and a moisturizer for protection.

· Apply foundation in an upward manner using your finger tips.

· Start by dotting on foundation onto the uneven areas of the face that is needed.

· If it suits you, use a wet small sponge when applying foundation. You’d like the results better.

· Foundation helps to even out skin tones and give you’re a sheer layer of coverage. But if you have skin blemishes, do not cover them as it can make them worse.

· Remember to blend the foundation well between the hair and jaw line. You don’t want your face and the neck sticking out in two different colors.

Coconut oil has been consumed for many centuries. It contains saturated fats but the saturated fats unlike animal fats are healthy as many researches have shown and confirmed.

Coconut oil has what is called medium chain fatty acids or in short, MCFA. Unlike the more common longer chain fatty acids (LCFAs) found in other vegetable oils, the MCFAs are burned off very quickly in the body. The LCFAs are usually stored as fats and this pose a major health problem to many people.

What are the benefits of coconut oil?

For Good Health

Coconut oil contains mostly the fatty acids, lauric acid and caprylic acid. The MCFA in coconut oil are similar to the fat in mother’s milk and have similar nutriceutical effects. Lauric acid is proven to kill harmful viruses and bacteria both within and out of the body. The MCFA gets transform into monolaurin when consumed, is anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-septic. It is most effective against Candida and other yeast and fungi infections. These health benefits were recognized thousands of years ago in Ayurvedic medicine. For example, the monolaurin, derived from lauric acid was first recognized some 40 years ago.

For weight watchers, it is good to know that the medium chain fatty acids stimulates and raise the body metabolism when consumed. During digestion, it utilizes more energy from your body and as a results fats do not get stored in the body. As it helps in keeping the metabolism up, the body will burn up more fat.

Coconut oil is most suitable for high heat cooking as it can stand high temperature. The oil can be heated without turning rancid and breaking down unlike many vegetable oils it is really the best choice for cooking. Oils that have turned rancid, are harmful to the body as it can cause more free radicals in your body. There were many reports from people who have switched to coconut oil did see tremendous improvement in their health.

For Good Skin

You’ll be surprised what the coconut oil can do for your skin too. Coconut oil is used to treat skin problems such as acne, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. Overall, coconut oil reduces inflammatory conditions of the skin. The application method is far better than taking antibiotic or other drugs which may bring some side effects. Coconut oil used in skin lotion is good for the skin as it contains antioxidants to keep the skin supple and more youthful.

Coconut oil is good for your hair too. It helps in conditioning and maintaining the hair’s protein as it gets absorbed into the hair shaft. Try rubbing a small quantity onto your slightly wet hair and leaving it on for about 10 minutes before you wash it off. If you want healthy looking hair or if your chemically treated hair needs repair, go for the unrefined virgin coconut oil instead of those hair conditioners you often find in the market.

Our skins are constantly being exposed to environmental stress such as the ultra violet rays and extreme cold weather. Through the years of natural abuse, wrinkles as a matter of fact soon become a part of our life. They are an inevitable part of aging, but you don’t have to fight a losing battle. You may try the latest skin care and cosmetic aids including expensive trips to your beauty consultants but the efforts will go in vain if you do not take care of your skin both externally and internally. The botox and the collagen fillers work well on crows’ feet, brow furrows or forehead lines but only temporarily.

Starting on the outside – do you spend lots of time outdoors? Do you wear a good skin care protector such as a sunscreen, sunglasses or wear a day long moisturizer? Are these products made from pure natural ingredients. Choose the best and shield your skin from the harsh environment. Another is to wear a good anti-aging solution that can revitalize your skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Next we move into good nutrition. One may ask – can I reduce or at least delay wrinkles from appearing if I eat a certain diet? Or can I look younger by having a good diet?

What are the food good for skin?

We cannot deny the saying that what you eat is what you get. Our skin is a reflection of what we put into our body. If we eat well we feel and look well too. Many studies have showed that good nutrition is the most important aspect of both looking young and feeling young. No, taking a particular food cannot erase all your wrinkles or stop your aging process. But nutritious foods can make a huge difference in your overall health. When you feel young it is often due to taking the right food that makes your brain to think so.

The role of the diet was revealed in a recent study that people whose diets are rich in green vegetables, legumes, beans, fruits are less likely to wrinkle than those who feast on red meat, trans fats and sugary foods. Choose organic vegetables, wholewheat grains, beans, nuts over the pesticides grown foodstuff for the nutrient rich content. Another study shows that people whose diet is rich in carotenoids even get better UV protection than those who don’t. These include fruits and vegetables that have a deep red, green, yellow, orange color such as carrots, tomatoes, asparagus, sweet potatoes, spinach, oranges, papayas, mangoes and berries. Choose quality meat from grass fed cows and fish from the sea such as salmon and tuna. The food choices you made determine your body health including the skin. Research reviews have suggested that the antioxidants from the fruits and vegetables show promise as an effective means of protecting skin cells against ultraviolet radiation

Food supplements are good too.

Researches have shown that Vitamins A, C, D and E and the important minerals zinc, calcium and selenium have a role to play in keeping off wrinkles by reducing the amount of potentially damaging free radicals produced by skin cells. As a surety, it pays to take a multi-vitamin pill on a daily basis. Another study revealed that a supplement containing these antioxidant vitamins has helped in anti-aging due to solar UV exposure.

Water is foundation of your youth.

Water is our secret weapon against dehydration and dry skin. Not any water but pure clean water. No living thing on earth can go on with life without water for long. Drink and bring back the youth. Your skin that are moisturized inside out becomes clearer and more supple. Do not confuse with coffee, tea and alcohol or any sugar loaded fizzy drinks. They are not counted in the 7-8 glasses of pure clean water you should be drinking. Remember water helps in the body circulatory system and the benefits get translated to your eyes, bones, face, hands, legs and all.

Practice healthy food choices whilst maintaining a great positive mental attitude to life. It is time to bring back the youth and feel much younger.

There are many reasons for hair loss in both men and women. The main reason for women is hormonal imbalances known as female pattern baldness. Hair thinning is most common problem often due to a thyroid gland being overactive or inactive. Sometimes women experience hair loss after child birth also due to hormonal imbalance. However the situation can revert to normal once the hormones returned to pre-pregnancy levels over time. Hair loss can also be caused by hormonal therapies for older women. Usually women hair loss and menopause are closely linked with more women experiencing hair loss after menopause.

Women are not the only group who experience hair loss and thinning. This is a problem that affects a multitude of people irrespective of sex, race, age and creed. Most of the problems upon analysis were due to hereditary, stress, insufficient sleep, bad diet, or an illness.

One can prevent or reduce hair loss by controlling the food intake as well as some therapies that you can do at home.

Food

The important vitamins and minerals that you should look out for are: Folic Acid, Magnesium, Calcium,Biotin, B-6, Vitamins A, E, and C. This means that you should eat lots of fresh organic vegetables and fruits as they contain essential vitamins such as A, B and C, flavonoids and minerals necessary for healthy hair growth. Fish such as salmon and tuna are good sources of EPA that is necessary for improved blood circulation for stronger hair roots and overall health. Fish also contain quality protein for strong hair as your hair is mainly protein in structure. Other form of protein sources such as beef, poultry are good as it contain an amino acid called cysteine, an important nutrient for healthy scalp. In short, consume a well mix of protein, complex carbs and fats for a healthy diet. Stay away from oily food usually found in fast foods. Avoid processed foods too as they contain harmful preservatives and excess sodium. Low inflammatory foods such as broccoli, spinach, nuts, whole grains, eggs, fish, leafy vegetables, brown rice are highly recommended.

It goes without saying that if you eat well and stay healthy even your hair looks great and luxurious. The connection between food and health is one most important link. Hair loss is usually traced back to ill health and medication which leads to hair loss itself.

Home Therapies

Wash your hair daily using a mild natural shampoo. Choose pure natural products that are free from chemicals that can not only harm your hair but can harm you if it gets absorbed in the body in the long run.

Next try the following remedies in the comfort of your home:

• Massage essential oils onto your scalp daily and wrap up with a warm towel. Or you can leave the oils in your scalp overnight. Oils such as almond oil, olive oil, rosemary, lavender, cedar wood, castor oil and coconut oil are known to promote hair growth significantly.

• Boil rosemary, sage peach leaf, nettle roots, burdock and water together to get the liquid out of these herbs to wash your hair. It is known to promote hair growth.

• Use Jojoba Oil to treat dandruff or any flaky scalp condition. Jojoba oil has long been used to promote hair growth and is good for control of dandruff.

• Aloe Vera helps to promote healthy hair and prevent hair loss. A common preparation of Aloe Vera gel with a small amount of wheat germ oil and coconut milk is used as a shampoo and has traditionally shown great benefit.

• Use Henna as a natural conditioner for the maintenance of healthy hair. It protects the hair shaft against breakage and loss of shine.

• Combine olive oil, honey, and eggs and apply the mixture onto the hair.
• Use a natural green tea to wash your hair. It protects your scalp from infections and gets rid of the impurities.

Avoid braiding your hair very tightly and this can lead to significant hair loss as well. Eating the right foods is something else you can do for hair loss prevention

Choosing the right natural shampoo as well as the right diet intake is important to preventing hair loss. If your food intake is irregular or lacking in nutrients, it pays to take a hair nutrients supplement that is specially formulated to rejuvenate the hair follicles and stimulate growth of new hair. The nutrients help to provide optimal nutrition for healthy and growing hair in both men and women.

For men, Saw Palmetto is used widely and considered very effective at reducing present levels of dicey dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It happens with the male hormone called testosterone gets converted to the DHT when in contact with oil glands in the hair follicles.

Cellulite is that what makes a woman or man feels ugly and self-conscious. Most commonly, the thighs, legs and the butts are the affected areas. When we are going for a holiday or intend in wearing something short that are showing much skin, most women will not hesitate to look for a quick solution to get rid of them.

What causes cellulite to be formed? What is it? Simply put, cellulite is body fat. The fat deposits are reflected through your skin. Since cellulite is some kind of excess fats, that we are responsible for, it makes sense to check out how to rid of them:

1. Check Your Diet

Eat a healthy diet that consists of more fresh fruits and vegetables. Cut down on heavy meat eating that contains too much saturated fats. Trans fats are another bad fats that we should be wary of. Don’t expect cellulite to disappear immediately but start with the obvious. Go for whole grains and natural foods. In addition, drink 8-10 glasses of purified water daily.

2. Get a Work-Out

Exercise is an important component to fight against cellulite in addition to diet. Start with regular walks and simple aerobic exercises are great to prevent cellulite forming. Start small and gradually move on to a regular regime in the form of some physical exercises. Some 10-15 minutes a day is better than doing an hour of strenuous activity once a week.

3. Go for a Body Massage

An effective remedy to combat cellulite is a good massage. Go for a professional beauty massage or you can do it in the comfort of your home. Remember cellulite has to be treated seriously and regularly to be effective. Some beauty salons offer varied services to rid off cellulite ranging from improving blood flow to removing any excess body fluids including toxins which may have aggravated the appearance of orange peeled skin.

4. Consider Laser Therapy

This includes laser therapy which are fast becoming more popular for cellulite treatment. Radiofrequency and infrared light may be used to treat cellulite in many medical therapies. Seek advice from qualified practitioners and do not rush into any decisions unless you are comfortable with the claims. Usually the treatments have to be repeated 2-3 times a week initially followed by regular treatment over a 3-4 months period in order to be successful.

5. Try Cellulite Solution

There are cellulite creams in the market that have proven to be somewhat effective. The ingredients are basically vitamins, essential minerals, antioxidants and herbal extracts that can reduce cellulite. After some treatments you should see some results and difference. Don’t be misled by advertisements alone but the ingredients should be natural and free from harmful ingredients.

Here you are and I hope that you will achieve the results in your attempts to rid off those dimpled fatty deposits that plague most of us, man and woman alike.