Facial make-up

We use make-ups in our face in order to hide the unnecessary spots and to provide ourselves a new look to our face.

Usually there are three kinds of make-up
1) Simple make-up
2)Night make-up
3)Bridal make-up

Materials required for make-up:
1)Cleansing milk
2)Toner
3)foundation
4)Compact powder
5)Rose water
6)Eye curl
7)Mascara
8)Lipstick
9)Lip liner
10)Make-up kit

Make-up methods:
The following steps can be use in all three kinds of make-ups:
Clean your face and neck area with a cleansing milk and apply toner or moisturizer.

1)Put on foundation all over the face and neck area then apply a compact powder. While choosing a foundation choose the one which matches your skin tone.

2)Color your eyebrow lightly with an eyebrow pencil.
Highlight your eyes with a light color and put on eye shades matching your dress color.

3)Put on some mascara on your eye lashes

4)Put on eyeliner

5)Curl your eyelashes

6)Make an outline on your lips with a lip pencil and put on some lipstick.

7)Put on the blush on your cheeks with a blusher.This gives a finishing looks to your face.

Get rid of all those blackheads

Almost every kind of skin suffers from the problem of blackheads. Nose, chin and cheeks are the most affected areas.
 
Cause of blackheads:
Clogging of pores is the main cause of blackheads.

Remedies of blackheads:
You  need proper skin care in order to prevent blackheads.i have come with some homemade cure for the problem of blackheads.

i) Add the juice of lime into 5 to 6 cups of water and boil. Then take steam. Rub your face gently with a face towel after 10 minutes of steaming.Wash face with cool water to close the pores.

ii) Take one tablespoon of fresh corrander leaves juice and mix it with half a tablespoon of turmeric powder.Apply this at bedtime and wash in the morning. repeat it for a week.

iii) Take one tablespoon of lime juice with tablespoon of cinnamon powder, apply at bedtime and wash in the morning.

iv) Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to one tablespoon of groundnut oil, apply this on face.

v) To avoid whiteheads add a little fresh lemon juice in a boiled and cooled milk, apply this on face everyday as a cleanser.

vi) In order to avoid blemishes, pimples, blackheads apply mashed potato and dab into the face.

vii) Add rose water in a oatmeal and make a paste. Rub this on face and nose as scrub.

How to care your feet in winter

As winter is approaching we all are going to face the problems like cracked and dry feet. Lack of moisture in air and thick socks may prohibit dead skin from shedding, leading to flaky feet. So proper care and attention is required in order to make our feet soft n smooth.

Following are the problems:

Dry skin: The skin on your feet can sometimes become dry and cracked, basically on soles which gets more pressured. This can lead to scaling and itching.

Infections: Infection is caused due to poor hygiene.

Itchy feet: Dryness leads to itchy feet. Rubbing and scratching make it more problematic.

Here are some remedies for dry heels:

Ø  Moisturize your feet once in a day giving more attention to the areas around the heels and sides of feet.

Ø  Hot water damages your skin so avoid it instead use warm water for shower. Pat your feet dry and apply moisturizer. Nails and area between toes should not be moisturized to heavily since it may causes fungal infection.

Ø  Pumice your feet weekly in order to get rid of dead skin from the feet.

Ø  Add some baby oil to warm water and soak your feet, pat dry and pumice gently then moisturize.

Ø  If feet get severe cracks apply heavy lotion like Vaseline or coca butter and put on socks before going to bed.

Ø  If the cracks get bleeding use antibiotic creams and bandage to prevent the attack of bacteria.

 

Fruits for glowing skin

We all love eating fresh fruits; they are not only refreshing but also are good detoxification agents. Next time when you are enjoying fruits save some for your skin because fruits can do wonders to your complexion when applied in a right manner.

Here are some fruits and their beauty benifits:

PAPAYA: Papaya which is rich in papain enzyme and vitamin A, is the best treatment for exfoilating your skin. For having a fresh and glowing skin apply mashed papaya and three teaspoons of aloe vera gel and massage all over your body monthly. Leave on your skin for no more than five minutes and rinse thoroughly. Use it with caution for the first time as it may sometimes irritate sensative skin.

PINEAPLE: Pineapple are great skin softners, which cleanses and rejuvenates dull and dry skin. Use pineapple slices on rough skin spots like knees, elbows and heels. Use a slice of pineapple with sponge or loofah to scrub your body in the bath or sower.

PEACHES: Peaches are highely emollient and perfect for dry skin types. Mash a fresh peach and combine with a tablespoon of plain youghurt to make a smooth paste. Apply on the skin and leave it on for 20 minutes and then rinse up with warm water. your skin will feel moisturised and supple to the touch.