Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Keeping Yourself Beautiful

In the world of beauty, there are plenty of great resources available to both new and experienced beauty fanatics alike. There are many guides, books, videos, and other resources available. This set of tips contains some of the best advice for helping a good beauty fanatic become a great beauty fanatic.

A handy beauty tip is to add a little nail polish remover to your nail polish. This helps to thin the nail polish out and make it last a little longer. It is also a good technique to use when your nail polish is a little older and has started to thicken up a bit.

Cracked heels and dry, flaking feet are very unattractive, especially in sandals. To combat this problem, right before you go to bed, soak your feet in a warm water bath for ten minutes, coat them with petroleum jelly and then cover them with a thick pair of socks to lock in the moisture. In no time, you'll have soft feet.

Another beauty no-no is chipped nail polish. Not only does the chipped nail polish detract from your overall beauty and ensemble. It makes it seem that you do not have the time or do not care in handling the small details when it comes to your look, and some may assume in your life. Always take care of your nails.

If you have ever gotten a red face after exercising and it just didn't disappear as quickly as you had wanted, you could consider taking an antihistamine like Benadryl to reduce the redness. If you are sure you are healthy and hydrated with no other reasons for the redness to stay, then Benadryl is fine to take.

Baking soda is your beauty friend. Baking soda is one of those products that you should always have on hand. For beauty you can use it to make your shampoo work better, whiten your teeth, and cure the pain of sunburn. All of this from one box that hardly costs a dollar.

Instead of simply applying lipstick directly to your lips from the tube, invest in a good lip brush. This allows you to create a more well-defined shape that does not smear or smudge around the mouth. Pucker up, then pull your finger through your lips to prevent any lipstick from smudging on your teeth.

Red eyes make you look tired and worn out. Carry a bottle of eye drops in your purse and reapply as needed throughout the day. At home, keep a bottle of eye drops in the refrigerator to refresh your eyes when you get home from a day in a dry, air conditioned office.

Don't apply so much makeup. Many people make the mistake of adding makeup to fix flaws, but more makeup often calls more attention to the very flaws they are trying to hide. Too much makeup can make a woman look old and as if she is trying too hard. Use as little makeup as you can and see how much younger and healthier you look.

If you are going out immediately after you get off work for the night, you can freshen up your look by using a large, fluffy brush to dust on a matte powder over oily areas on your face. Emphasize your cheekbones by sparingly applying a bit of shimmery powder to the apples of each cheek.

If you find that your feet are dry and scaly looking and feeling, try using a petroleum jelly product to treat them. Apply a generous amount on your feet and cover them with thick socks at night before you go to bed. Your feet will absorb the moisture out of the petroleum jelly and will quickly look and feel much better.

Rather than spending twenty dollars on every single new mascara that comes on the market, focus on prepping your lashes as the best way to maximize the effect of your makeup. Use a heated eyelash curler before applying your favorite mascara. After applying two or three coats, use a lash comb to eliminate clumps and separate the lashes.

After reading these tips, you can begin to understand what it takes to become a great beauty fanatic. There is a lot of information to be had, and you need to know how to apply it. With this in mind, you can refine your own methods, techniques, and products and start creating your own beauty regimen.