Improper beauty regimens can negatively affect you, both physically and emotionally. You need to do a lot of basic research so that you don’t burn, harm, or irritate your hair, skin, or nails when trying to beautify yourself. There are some tips listed below to help you get started with a beauty regimen that is right for you.
As you get older, exfoliation becomes more and more important to your skin. Use a glycolic acid-rich cream, facial scrub, or even a retinoid gel to slough off the top layer pf dead skin cells and to reveal the fresh, radiant new skin cells beneath. This can be done three to four times per week for the best effect.
A few drops of rich sweet almond oil can be a very useful addition to your skincare routine as well as for use in emergencies. Use it on dry skin to infuse heavy duty moisture, or apply it to your cuticles to make them noticeably softer before a manicure or pedicure.
When you nail polish starts to thicken up, you can add a few drops of nail polish remover to the bottle to thin it. Shake the bottle well after the addition of the nail polish remover to mix thoroughly and continue your manicure as usual. You should be able to get several more applications from the bottle.
Plain baking soda can give you shinier hair. Place a tiny quantity of baking soda in your palm and mix it thoroughly with the shampoo you’ll be using. Then cleanse your tresses normally. This brings back shine to your hair.
If you have problems keeping wild and unruly brows tamed, you can keep them under control by spraying a brow brush with a bit of hairspray or clear brow gel, then gently combing your brows into place. For added shaping, you can even use a very small dab of Vaseline.
Peppermint oil and water can be combined for use as a mouthwash. Just one small droplet of peppermint oil in an ounce of purified water is all you need. Boil water first, then put the oil drops into a ceramic or glass bowl or other container that is heat-resistant. Add boiling water for the next step. Use a cloth, such as a washcloth, to cover it and let it cool down. Pour this into a container, such as a bottle, with an air-tight lid. Now you are free to use you new, homemade, mouthwash!
Avoid commercial “body butters” that contain chemicals, dyes and additives. All natural walnut oil or peanut oil make wonderful all-over body moisturizers. They are very inexpensive and are scent free. If you want scent, you can add the essential oil of your choice. After your bath, slather walnut or peanut oil on lavishly. Wrap up in an old terry-cloth robe and curl up with a good book or a movie while your moisture treatment soaks in.
Honey needs to be included in your beauty bag. There are many benefits from honey, both when you put it on your skin and when you ingest it. Try putting some honey on your skin with some sugar for an exfoliant. You will retain more moisture in your skin if you add a bit of honey to your regular moisturizer. Putting some honey in your shampoo will transform your hair into hair that is shiny and soft.
Makeup artists know that pink draws the eyes away from problem areas on the face. This will take everyone’s attention away from an unsightly blemish or red, bloodshot eyes.
Choose your eyeshadow based on your eye color to make your eye makeup really pop. If your eyes are blue, shades of brown are the most flattering. For brown eyes, try purple shadows like lavender or plum. If your eyes are green, golden shades are very flattering, as are many shades from the brown family.
If you have puffiness around your eyes, try placing thin slices of raw potato on them. You should leave them on for approximately ten minutes. Teabags, cucumber and even chilled teaspoons are viable alternatives. These are ways you can reduce puffiness and make your eyes look better quickly.
Avoid daily conditioner use if your hair is particularly fine. Depending on how fine your hair is, you may not need to use it more than once to twice a week. Conditioner can weigh hair down and make it look dull. So if you have fine hair, you should avoid overdoing it.
Improper beauty regimens can be very troublesome, but with some practice, inspiration, and technique, you can make it work for you. It just takes research of the basics and practice to create a beauty regimen that you can easily follow and apply. Do yourself a favor, and try using the above tips to help create your own personal beauty regimen.
