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- how to recover after not enough sleep by Nessbow
- drink at least 1 lt water before leaving the house.
- use a rich moisturising cream, especially around the eye area.
- use a brightening moisturiser or concealer, especially if you have under-eye circles or bags.
- use a light tinted moisturiser rather than foundation to avoid caking. Concentrate on areas with redness.
- if you have acne, use a waxy concealer and finish with sheer powder.
- use light, neutral makeup. A taupe or grey eyeshadow will conceal any veins or redness. Pink or tangerine lipgloss will brighten the look.
- go to bed early the following night!
- General Beauty Tips by Beauty in a Bottle
- Try not to touch your face. This can spread germs & dirt from your hands. Wash your hands regularly and sanitise frequently used items e.g. phone, keyboard, mouse.
- Always wash your face before bed. It not only removes make-up, but dirt and germs as well. It also allows the skin to breathe. Make sure to wash your pillowcase frequently as well.
- Use warm water, not hot, to wash your face. If you like a hot shower, then use your hands to splash the water on your face instead of putting your face directly under the water.
- Eating healthy and drinking lots of water will reflect in a smooth and glowing skin tone.
- Always moisturise, even if you have oily skin. Use, a light gel formula which is non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores.)
- Exfoliate regularly, especially if you have oily skin. Removing dead skin cells allows sunscreen, serums and other treatments to sink in and work more effectively.
- Don't use products just because they have been recommended. Pay attention to whether they actually work for you. Keep trying different products until you are happy with the results.
- Keep your routine simple. There's no point in buying extra treatments that you're never going to use. Only make it as complicated as you're happy to carry out every day.
- Aloe vera gel makes a good face primer before makeup.
- Apply makeup with a brush, not your fingers, especially if you have oily skin. Use a spray-on brush cleaner in between applying primer and foundation for a quick clean.
- Use a toothbrush to brush your brows; spray hairspray on the toothbrush first if they need extra help staying in place. Use this technique on flyaway hairs around the hairline, too.
- Don't use face products with perfumes as they can darken any pigmentation in the skin. from Glitter Gloss Garbage
- Natural Oils for Facial Cleansing by Painted Ladies
- use the following oils for different skin types:
- acne prone - jojoba
- oily - sweet almond, grapeseed
- dry/ageing - avocado, apricot kernel
- normal/all types - apricot kernel, olive
- mix the oil with castor oil. Castor oil can be drying, so use less in proportion if you have dry skin (e.g. half-and-half).
- mix the oils in a squirt bottle. use clean hands to rub gently but thoroughly over face. place a very warm wet face washer over face and wait until it cools. wipe off with an exfoliating action.
- use the following oils for different skin types:
- Uses for Avocado by Painted Ladies
- Avocado is excellent for dry and ageing skin. It contains a protein (sterolin) which helps the skin retain moisture.
- The useful oil is in the pulp of the avocado. Massaging the skin with the inside of the peel is the most direct way of delivering the oil.
- Mash the avocado to a smooth paste and use it as a mask. Leave on for 15 minutes.
- Slice the avocado lengthways. The crescent-shaped sections fit perfectly under your eyes. Leave on for 20 minutes.
- Uses for Bananas by Beauty in a Bottle
- Mash the banana and rub it all over your face. Leave on for 10 minutes, then wash off. There's no need to add anything else!
- For a scrub mask, mash the banana with 1 tablespoon of honey and 4 tablespoons of oats. Add water if too thick. Leave on face for 15 minutes, then rub off in a gentle scrubbing motion.
- Uses for Strawberries by Beauty in a Bottle
- Mash the strawberries and mix with honey. Use as a mask for brightening the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes.
- 10 Healthy Snacks for Cheese Lovers from the Spark
- from The Beautiful Days: Sudocream can be used as a primer.
- Dealing with Pimples & Blackheads from fellow lister.
- Don't over-cleanse your face. Use gentle gel-based cleansers to calm the inflammation. Focus on hydrating and moisturizing.
- foods to eat/not eat:
- vitamin B2 & vitamin B6 (organs, egg yolk, fish, carrots, spinach, mushroom)
- zinc (oysters, peanuts, pumpkin seeds)
- "cooling foods" (清凉食物： celery, cucumbers, winter melon, tofu, soybeans, lotus root)
- avoid eating spicy/stimulating foods, fatty foods, sweets (alcohol, coffee, garlic, chives)
- blackheads are caused by secreted oils mixing with dirt and dead skin cells. Exfoliate, use a deep cleansing mask (mud/clay masks), and then moisturise.
jan 21 2012 ∞
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