Make Your Own Rose Water

Rose water is astringent but gentle. It is a natural cleanser that has the ability to help

 with fine lines and wrinkles. I love it for minor skin inflammations and rosacea.

 Rose water is also known to be helpful with acne and  rebalances the pH of the skin.

1. Select a large canning pot and place a brick in the center of it. Place a bowl on top of the brick and then add enough petals to fill about halfway up the sides of the bowl. Add water to the top of the brick.
2.  Put the lid on the pot upside down and turn on the heat. Bring the water just to a boil and then reduce the heat to as low as it can go while still maintaining a simmer. As the pot begins to simmer, carefully add the dry ice to the center of the lid. Note: Always wear thick gloves (leather, wool, or heavy rubber) when handling dry ice. (Get dry ice from a local ice cream shop, and it’s sometimes available at grocery  store)
3.  You’ll need to keep an eye on your homemade still set-up. Set the timer for 20 minutes. During this time, the water will boil, steam will condense on the upturned lid and roll down the handle until it drips into the bowl below. You should expect to get 2-3 cups of highly potent rose water, but you may have to do a second or third round of 20 minute intervals. Keep checking your rosewater to make certain it isn’t getting too diluted.
4.  Remove from heat and pour into an amber glass bottle for storage. This should last for several months up to one year.   Enjoy

Healthy Hair The Natural Way

Look to your kitchen for the BEST conditioners to moisturize

 and revitalize your hair!
  Three different masks for each type of hair that you can easily make

 in minutes using all-natural ingredients you probably have sitting

 in your refrigerator or cupboard right now!

Like other oils, olive oil, grape seed oil is an effective natural conditioner, offering
 the hair moisturize and vitamins. Regular use of grape seed oil as part of your
 regular hair care regime has shown to produce stronger, healthier hair.
Because grape seed oil is lighter than olive oil, it does not leave a greasy feel
and lingering scent.
To use grape seed oil on your hair, simply coat your hair in the oil and let it sit 

for ten minutes.

 Rinse with cold water. The nutrients found in grape seed oil can also be used for treating dry scalp and dandruff.
 When coating your hair as described above, really massage the grape seed oil
 into your scalp in a soothing, circular it sit for ten minutes.

DRY hair - Olive Oil and Egg
In need of some major TLC?? Combine three tablespoons of extra virgin

 olive oil with two eggs and apply the mixture to your hair and let the mixture 

sit for 20 minutes before rinsing in the shower.
The olive oil will help hydrate brittle locks, while the protein in the

 eggs will promote healthy hair growth.

OILY hair - Apple Cider Vinegar 
 and Lemon
Combine 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with the grated peel of an entire
 lemon and allow it to set for 15 minutes to absorb the excess oil from
 your scalp, and then rinse in the shower.
Apple cider vinegar will remove build up from styling products and conditioners
 and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you with soft, shiny strands. It will 
 also balance hair's pH level, kill bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.


DRY, flaky scalp hair - Banana, Honey 
 and Almond
Mash together 1/2 a ripe banana and add two tablespoons of honey
 and a few drops of almond oil and allow it to set with a shower 
cap on for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Bananas can increase the moisture of your hair,
 smooth frizz and soothe your itchy scalp.  

Getting Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

Skin discoloration under the eyes affects just about everybody at some time or another. For some of us, however, these dark circles are a near-constant bother. While these conditions are occasionally symptomatic of other illnesses, the usual cause is allergies, tiredness, or, unfortunately, heredity. No matter what the cause, you can still reduce the appearance of dark circles, and in some cases, you may be able to get rid of them .

Dark circles under the eye may also be a result caused from a lack of primarily B6 and Folic Acid. About 30% of the population does not absorb regular B6 (pydroxine) or folic acid and need to take in these vitamins in a different form or another way

Allergies may be the most common cause of skin discoloration under the eyes. If they are the root of your problem, you simply need to treat them or remove the allergen .

Get plenty of sleep. Lack of sleep results in dark circles under the eyes that causes the skin to become paler (thus increasing the appearance of darkness under the eyes), and it reduces circulation. It’s also believed that too little time lying down is a cause in itself. Determine how much sleep you need and see if it helps. Dont forget to apply cool tea bags, an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth, or cucumber slices to your eyes daily.

Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. Regardless of the cause, however, recent research has shown that skin creams containing these two ingredients reduce puffiness and discoloration significantly in many patients. Long-term daily use seems to have the greatest effect.

Dont rub your eyes as its caused by allergies,rubbing irritates the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin, causing both puffiness and discoloration.

 Reduce your salt intake as it can cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.

Eat healthy meals and drink lots of water. A whole lot of problems are attributed to lack of vitamins in our body especially vitamin K. By increasing our fluids you will increase your circulation which is important for us.

Prettyfacez a site to remember

Interested in beauty, glamour and makeup.  Who isnt!  You can get all the news, amazing

 looks and much more in a beauty site dedicated to bringing you the art of beauty from

  makeup artists, beauty therapists, photographers and those seeking to explore

 the world of possibilities. Check them out.

 http://www.facebook.com/prettyfacez

http://www.prettyfacez.com 

Urban Venus Nail Lacquers

Flare Magazine listed in its “Top Places to get Polished in North America” .The  product line:

 Urban Venus Nail Lacquer.,founded by Rachel ,who has been developing 

spa products for the last 15 years

Their polishes have exceptional coverage, pigmentation and are  safe to use, as they are

 Toluene, DBP & Formaldehyde Free. You can choose from 50 different colors as well 

as gold and teal and it comes in a beautifully packaged Italian glass bottle.

Urban Venus have manicured the nails of stars such as Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, 

The Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, New Kids on the Block and The Black Eyed Peas. 

Check out their product as you wont be disappointed

 www.urbanvenus.ca

A Haircare Site To Remember

Fashion And Beauty Store was made to serve the salon professionals as well as the public

 on the best deals for salon products.They have one of the largest salon brand list 

and its  growing daily. From hair care skincare, nail care to haircolor and hair tools,

 this fashion beauty store has it all.
They carry 10 Haircare Products which gives you gorgeous hair.Their products repair
 damaged hair and protects them from further getting damaged,the list goes on and on.

They even have specials as  well as a blog on haircare so 

don't forget to check them out.They ship worldwide and free shipping on 

orders over $69.99(USA only)

http://www.fashionandbeautystore.com/it-s-a-10-hair-care-products.html

Tips For Beautiful Teeth

 

 

Theres an  old saying “smile and the world smiles with you which is true

Unfortunately, there are many people who don’t as they are self-conscious about the way their smile looks.

Why because their teeth are dull, yellow, or discoloured or broken

Your teeth  absorb the colour of foods and beverages you take which can discolour the enamel, or outer layer of the teeth.

Other factors  are drinking liquids that contain caffeine, smoking, gum disease and tooth decay.

But there is good news. The majority of the patients  got the results  by simply doing one of these procedures.and you can too.

So what are the procedures? I will write about two of them.

Lumineering

Its a  painless way to bring out the healthy, natural, permanently white smile in you.

Ultra-thin Lumineers are custom designed and unlike traditional veneers, there are no shots,  

and no pain. They're reversible, so you have nothing to lose and a beautiful smile to gain. Plus 

they are proven to last for over 20 years, so your beautiful smile will be with you for years

 and years. 

Zoom Whitening

Zoom! Advanced Whitening is a  bleaching process that lightens the discolored tooth enamel 

through the use of whitening gel containing hydrogen peroxide and a  special light.

 No fuss or pain. Get that dazzling smile that you wanted. 

In California contact Dr John Chaves at

http://www.woodlandhillsdentist.org/

Hair Heads

If you want to know all about hairdressing, hair products and articles related to hair then this

 is the site to go to.They have all the information you need  as it is an online learning resource 

to help NVQ hairdressing students as well as professional hairdressers and teachers.

 The site includes  product guide and NVQ hairdressing book which is a useful guide 

to NVQ hairdressing theory for students. This book has useful hairdressing resources 

and diagrams and tells you the requirements that are needed to become a qualified hairdresser. 

Very useful site and do check out their book 

 http://www.hair-heads.co.uk/nvq/hairdressing-book.php

Benefits of Airbrush Tanning

 

   

Air brush tanning is the easiest and  and safest way to get that sexy tan that you wanted. 

With no sun required it is by far the safest alternative to acquire a beautiful glow.   A fine

 mist of a solution is applied to the skin using an airbrush. The active ingredient in the spray

 tanning solution is called Dihydroxyacetone which was approved by the FDA  and was

 added to the list of approved cosmetic ingredients. It is found in several make-up and lotions.

 It does not damage the skin, and is considered a safe skin coloring agent and 

nutritional supplement as its derived from sugar cane and red raspberries’ 

There is no known toxicity and allergic reactions are very rare.

Dior 5-Couleur Eyeshadow Aurora Review

5-Couleur Eyeshadow

A palette of eye shadows in luminescent sunny shades inspired by the most glamorous 

emblems of the French Riviera. Between the shimmering azure of the Mediterranean sea

 and the blazing heat of the sand, the 2012 Dior Summer look invites us on the sundeck 

of the Croisette for a very chic escape. 

With a touch of French glamour, Mr. Dior’s beloved French Croisette unveils its warmth and

 freshness for an elegant and glamorous season. 

 The 5 Couleurs palette is embossed with sunny waves, a nod to Dior's couture dresses,

 whose finishing touches are a testimony to the House's fashion know-how.

 This palette is great for summer and the colors are long lasting. There is no fading 

or creasing and it goes on smoothly.I would highly recommend it.

Steps to Younger-Looking Eyes

Look for sunglasses labeled "UV 400," and choose large frames for maximum coverage.
 But before putting them on, load up on sunscreen: At least 30 minutes before going out
 each morning, apply a broad-spectrum formula with at least SPF 30.

 Every morning, apply an eye cream with antioxidants to fight free-radical damage
from the sun and pollution...Prevage has a good eye cream.
Use a deep wrinkle eye cream.
Tuck an extra pillow under your head—the elevation helps prevent fluid from
settling under the skin around your eyes.

Though the results obviously aren't as dramatic as an eye-lift, there are creams that
make a noticeable difference. Pick one with argireline, GABA, or DMAE—the most
 effective ingredients.
 Disguise dark circles using a creamy concealer—one that comes in a squeeze tube
or pot. Pick a yellow-based shade if your dark circles have a blue or purple cast; go
with a peachy color if you have brown circles.
If you have puffy eyes then skip bright, dark, or shimmery eye makeup. Instead, pick
a matte shadow that's slightly darker than your skin, then sweep it across your eyelids
 and along your lower lashes—it makes puffiness less obvious.

Ways to Dry Nail Polish Faster

Its so annoying that after spending half an hour getting your nails just right you ruin them the
minute you put your hand into your purse or do something else.
 Luckily, there are ways to speed up what can otherwise seem  a very long  drying time.
 Salons use fans to help speed up drying, but your hair dryer works just as well.
 The secret is to put it on the “cool” setting as heat  keeps polish from firming, so leave it on
cold air .
You can get nail-drying spray at the drugstore, and it  does help your polish set in a couple of minutes.
Instead of putting on one or two coats of thick polish, apply three extremely thin coats, and let
 each dry for a couple of minutes before you layer on the next. It might seem like it slows down
 your manicure, but it actually makes overall drying time much faster.

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How To Have Beautiful Lips

If you want to turn up the volume of you sexual attractiveness, pay more attention to your lips. Every woman has ever used a lipstick.

The average woman consumes about 6 pounds of lipstick over the course of her lifetime. Fortunately lipstick is not harmful for one’s health. And every woman can experiment with lip make-up to make her lips more beautiful. Here you will find some useful tips, how to make lipstick last long, how to choose the right color of the lipstick, how to apply a lip liner and define lip shapes, how to make your lips appear fuller and other lip make-up ideas.

How to make your lips appear fuller

There exist different lipstick types on the market: glossy, matte, creamy and even frost. Choose one that suits you best depending on your lip skin type. For those who have thin lips it is better to choose lighter colors of the lipstick. Darker colors match more to beauties with thicker lips. Lip-gloss makes your lips appear visually fuller at the expense of volume and shine. Such lips sparkle, attract other’s eyes. Lips with lip-gloss applied on them look better on younger faces. So, extra shining lip-gloss is usually not recommended for older women.

How to make lipstick longer.

The secret to making your lip color last longer is first of all to apply a layer of foundation, dust some powder on lips and then color. After these manipulations your lipstick will not change color or dark your lips. It’s also useful to apply two coats of lipstick for long lasting lip color. Matt lipsticks normally last longer than the shiny ones.

Applying lip liner

After preparing the lips, take a lip liner to define the shape of lips. Outlining the lips is good, if you want to prevent lip color bleeding. The color of the lip liner should be close to lipstick color: the best variant would be the same or a little bit darker color.
Here are tips how to apply a lip liner. Start at the centre of lips, draw a “V” on bow of lips, after it draw the line to outer corners. Then line the bottom lip. If you want to make your lips look thicker, outline them just outside your lip line. In case you want your lips appear thinner, make the outline just inside your natural lip line. After the shape is defined, fill it with lipstick. After filling the interiors, apply the lipstick in the corners, which is easier with the open the mouth.

Some more Tips

Use lip care stick before going to bed with your other face treatment. Your lips are sensitive and need care and rest. Very dried and chipped lips can also be helped by applying sunflower oil on them.
You can apply lipstick with a brush.
Mix lip care stick with color lipstick, if your lips tend to look dried and chipped. Too much lip care stick can make the final color brighter in the middle and the rest color concentrate on the periphery of the lips.
Refrain from licking your lips.
Lip-gloss can be applied either alone or on matte lipstick to make your lips shine.
Apply cotton buds to remove excess lipstick.
You can always experiment and create new beautiful looks with different colors of the lipstick and lip liners, mixing lipstick and lip-gloss, drawing different shapes of your lips. While experimenting don’t forget to regularly take care of your lips, because if your lips are healthy, they look much more attractive and can be a real turn-on.

Eye MakeUp For Different Eyes.

Every woman should know, how to apply makeup so that it would emphasize her natural beauty and make her more attractive and at the same time would hide defects. Depending on the shape of your eyes choose different colors and ways of applying eye makeup.

If you have deep set eyes, choose light and nacreous tints of eye shadows, it would help to make your eyes appear visually bigger. Apply light eye shadows on your eyelid from the inner corner of your eye to the outer and a bit further. Light colors should be applied in the middle of the lid, and darker colors – on and just above the socket line. Blend the darker shade up and out.

Wide Set Eyes
You can visually reduce the range between your eyes if you apply a darker tint of eye shadows from the outer corner of your eye to the middle of the eyelid. Apply a lighter eye shadow from the middle of your eyelid to the inner corner of your eye. Blend in different shades in the middle of the eyelid.

Down Turned Eyes
If you want to make down turned eyes more beautiful, it’s important to shade eye shadow up and out. Apply eyeliner close to the upper lash line and then blend in the shadow along the socket line in the outer two thirds of the eyes. In order to visually lift the eyes, apply dense mascara.

Asian Eyes
If you have Asian eyes, apply light eye shadows on your eyelids. Use a pencil to make a thick smoky line along upper eyelashes (the line should be thick enough to be seen well when your eyes are open). Under the lower eyelashes draw a thinner line. In order to make your eyes visually wider apply brown eyeshadow on your eyebrows. Cover your eyelashes with two or three layers of dense mascara.

To Get Big Eyes.
Shadows of dark shades make your eyes visually smaller, deep set, while light tints, on the contrary, make them appear bigger, “open them wider”. If you want to create the effect of big, beautiful eyes, choose light eyeshadows. Apply eyeshadow after the application of eye pencil or any other kind of eyeliner: it would make your look softer and dreamy. If you want to make your look more dramatic, apply eyeliner after the application of eye-shadows. Then curl your eyelashes, it would add them shape. Then finish your eye make-up with a layer of mascara. In order to add more volume to your eyelashes and to make them appear bigger use a dense mascara. Never line the inner edge of the lower eyelashes, it would make your eyes visually smaller.
If you like these tips then please share them with your people! I love to hear feedback as well so feel free to leave a comment.