Friday, January 22, 2010

What Mascara Do Your Eyelashes Need?

What Mascara Do Your Eyelashes Need?What is needed for the majority of women around the world? Of course, it is mascara! Even those women, who adhere to the minimalism in the daily makeup, can not resist this "magic wand", which makes the eyes more and look more expressive, open, languishing.

Since olden days, women used coloring compositions of the resin, wax and soot, which have evolved into more liquid mixtures later. However, mass production of mascara, similar to usual for us, started only in the 20th century. In the end of the last century, polymers became the part of mascara, whereby mascara acquired such qualities as softness, elasticity and regenerative effect.

Today manufacturers produce hundreds kinds of mascara to any taste. In order not to loose in this variety and to choose exactly what you want, pay attention to the product’s composition. The main components of any type of mascara are soap, soot, powdered dyes, water, various sealing resins and nutrients. Also, the majority of manufacturing companies add special components, which can help to improve the structure of the eyelashes, their growth, or to protect the eyes from negative environmental attacks (for example, drying up, wind or frost).

Among the most common nutritional supplements in mascara there are keratin (the part of the natural chemical composition of eyelashes), lanolin (moisturizing component that makes lashes less brittle), melanin (which protects eyelashes from external factors), castor oil (to nourish and strengthen eyelashes from the roots) and substances, protecting from exposure to sunlight.

Also many types of mascara contain vitamins F, A, E and B5, which nourish eyelashes, make them silky and stimulate the growth of eyelashes. To prevent reproduction of pathogenic germs, manufacturers add preservatives in cosmetics, disinfecting the surface of the eyelashes.

Based on the chemical composition, mascara can be enriched, suitable for the most sensitive eyes, and healing, which promotes the restoration of the structure of eyelashes. Mascara with a high content of vitamins and protective components can be used even by people who suffer from allergies. It provides a cautious care for brittle and thin eyelashes, protecting them from the effects of external factors. Healing mascara doesn’t contain coloring components. More likely it is the gel for the care of eyelashes. It contains castor oil, proteins, vitamins and trace elements.

Choosing the mascara, don’t forget to pay attention to the term of its life. Beauticians recommend using a tool within three months after the first opening of the tube. Only in this case, you can avoid the spread of pathogenic germs. For the dry mascara use-by date is about a year, but it is best to use it during the first 6 months.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Make Your Teeth Look Whiter

Make Your Teeth Look WhiterIf you have caps or you have super-sensitive teeth or for some other reason teeth whitening isn't an option for you, you still can make your teeth look whiter with makeup. The right lip colour and some skin-tone enhancement will do the trick. Here's how to give your smile new and enhancing look.

A sun-kissed complexion is an easy way to make teeth look whiter. Brush on a bronzer if your skin is looking sallow, but avoid ones with gold sparkle, which can enhance yellow. Certain lip colors can also brighten your smile. Look for reds, berries, and pinks that have cool undertones. If your gloss has shimmer, make sure it's silver, not gold.

If you have grayish teeth, avoid red lipsticks with blue tones and instead try a cooler tone with a brown base. Nude pinks with an almost brownish hue are best. If you have a yellow or off-white tone to your teeth, avoid deep, dark and bright shades, as well as super-shiny glosses. Instead, try nude shades or pinks that have bluish undertones.

If you're going to invest money and time in professional teeth whitening procedures and products don't forget that white teeth are attractive, but if the teeth overwhelm the face by their whiteness, then the teeth probably have been overdone. Generally, the whiteness of the teeth should compliment the face, look natural, and be about the same shade as the whites of the eyes.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Some Tips that You Need to Know about Mascara

Some Tips that You Need to Know about MascaraHere you can find some useful tips, which you need to know choosing mascara. These tips will help you to save money in the shop and also to pay other people’s attention to your beautiful eyes.

Tip 1: How to use the comb for eyelashes.
After applying mascara, use a comb. It is designed to separate the eyelashes and to keep you from the hated nubbins.

Tip 2: Cotton sticks.
To remove excess of eye makeup and to correct deficiencies are recommend with use of a clean cotton stick. This is the easiest and most convenient way to keep you from unnecessary troubles. Also, do not forget that you need milk for makeup removal.

Tip 3: Do not be wary of colored mascaras.
Certainly, black color is a classic version. But do not forget that brown mascara becomes blondes more, because it does not look too vulgar. Blue mascara will emphasize sky-blue color of your eyes, and purple mascara makes hazel eyes to sparkle and to shine. So if you want to impress others at a party, try the colored version of the mascara.

Tip 4: Applying mascara.
When you apply mascara, try to move its wand at the roots. Thus, you add volume and length.

Tip 5: Mascara brushes.
It is best to use thin brushes, because they can paint over even the most inaccessible places.

Tip 6: Multiple layers of mascara look more spectacular.

Tip 7: Eyelash Curler.
It’s better to use eyelash curler before applying mascara. Then your eyelashes will look more magnificent, more volume and longer.

Tip 8: If you want dramatic look, apply mascara only on the upper lashes. If you want to enlarge the eyes visually, then you should apply mascara on the lower eyelashes too.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Natural Cosmetics: Healthy Components

Natural Cosmetics: Healthy ComponentsIn fact for most of us the "natural cosmetics" term is associated with homemade masks and creams. Women usually don’t believe brand cosmetics have natural ingredients. It is true in some measure; it is very difficult to find all-natural cosmetics. All-natural cosmetics are too expensive and have very short shelf life expiration. Notwithstanding there are enough of new cosmetically brands with high quality natural ingredients.

You'll recognize natural cosmetics by words: "organic" and "holistic". This cosmetic usually contain natural ingredients for the most part. In fact most of cosmetic products have natural ingredients in its composition but usually too less to be effective. How to distinguish natural cosmetics and cosmetics, that include only few drops of natural extracts as aromatizers? Natural is always better, though synthetic isn't necessarily worse, the question is capacity.

Read the composition of the cosmetic product and you’ll easily find out if natural ingredients are in good supply. All components of the product are usually in decreasing order. So if you can find natural components at the top of the list, be sure it is a basic component. If you find it at the end of the list of composition, it is an aromatizer and nothing else.

So, you see the words "organic" and "holistic" are tokens for those who are looking for natural cosmetics. One of the most important notes is "hypoallergenic" it means the product is free of offending ingredients. Take care, it does not mean a product will prevent appearance of skin rash or acne.

What else should you remember about? Many so-called natural products use exotic ingredients, they are suggested to be top-grade moisturizers and bind water to skin, but take care if you have hypersensitivity. Instead of them you might find traditional components: glycerin; maltitol syrup; mannitol; propylene glycol and sorbitol. These components should be studied more detailed. Today there is information these ingredients may harm your skin. Dermatologists suppose it is a promotion stunt, everything depends on the particular skin type.

At the same time it is more reasonable to prefer natural ingredients. In fact many women don't realize how irritated their skin is with destructive chemicals until try any natural cosmetics. And one more thing for this article: if your skin is sensitive, don’t use cosmetics with alcohol, mineral oil or formaldehyde.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Lipstick Color Choice Tips

Lipstick Color Choice TipsLipstick can metamorphose any woman, but on condition that it is a good and pertinent lipstick. It is not so difficult to find a perfect brand to use, but what about texture and color... there things are worse than you think for. A mismatched lipstick can make sad work of your make up.

The question is that lipstick usually does not have the same color in the tube and after you've applied it. That is the first problem, the consistence is the other. You may choose liquid lipstick, cream lipstick or traditional solid form, herewith permanent lipsticks usually overdry your lips skin, and by the way everything depends on the skin type.

The color choice depends on what are you looking for. Basic tones of your lipstick may create different impressions:

Red or pink colors. Warm and deep colors as well. Make your face look more bright and appreciable. These are classic style colors. But, take care! These colors, especially red can make more noticeable all the red tones in your skin.

Yellow or orange colors. They make your face warmer, and softer. These colors are ideally suited for warm skin tones, but do not fit for really pale faces at all, looks unnatural. They can also emphasize the green or blue undertones in your skin. Drop the handkerchief to the yellow tone; it is fit to more people than orange. If you over-indulge orange your skin can look gray and withered.

Green and blue ones. This casts can make the lipstick color deeper. Look at it with great care! And better stay away.

Silver and grey. Give twinkle, gentleness, deepness to your lips. Visually volumize lips and stump contour, that is why they are so popular now.

When you will use your new lipstick:
- Try not to copy in your real lips color, but to choose a color that complements your skin tone and shade the natural color of your lips.

- If you are not teen, prefer medium tones (pinks, peaches and beiges), no extreme colors.

- Try deeper colors if you have dark hair and light skin (choose caramel or deep pink).

- If you have medium skin and hair you may try any color you wish, being geared to your eyes color.

- Leave plum or wine lipstick for women with dark skin.

- Use light browns if you have an olive skin tone or have a perfect tan.

- Remember about your eye makeup, it should belong together your lipstick and as any makeup accentuate your beauty and individuality.