When you think of beauty, do you just see it as something that makes your commute take much longer? If so, then you have a very narrow view of the subject. Beauty is so much more than that and it can be personalized so that it works with your own schedule. Read on to find out how.
Regardless of how hard we try to maintain a clear complexion, almost everyone deals with acne and pimples at some point. If you get a breakout or any type of skin blemish, then a good home solution is to get some toothpaste and dab it on your skin. Then let it sit for about ten minutes. This should drastically reduce the appearance of the pimple.
Exfoliate your face and neck at least 2 times a week. Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells and bring new skin cells to the surface. This will make you look healthy and refreshed when you do this, but you should avoid doing it too much because it can irritate your face.
If your face is a bit on the long side, you can make the effect seem less severe, simply by using some well-placed cream blush. Opt for a dark rose or brick shade, then use your fingertips to apply the color only on the apples of your cheeks; do not extend the color past this point, as it can actually make your face appear, even more narrow.
Instead of applying false eyelashes that may fall off sometime during the day, use an eyelash curler. An eyelash curler will curl your lashes upwards and away from the eye, making your eyes appear bigger. Make sure you use the curler before applying mascara, or you’ll have to reapply it.
Don’t turn the heat up to 11 when taking a bath or shower. Using hot water opens your pores, allowing the natural oils in your skin to escape. The water will wash the good oils away. Stick to warm or tepid water, which is much better for keeping your skin soft and hydrated. This is also less expensive than bathing in hot water.
To make close set eyes appear further apart, apply your eye makeup so it is heaver on the outer edges of your eyes. Use light eyeshadow on the inner half of your eyes and darker shadow on the outer half, blending the two together seamlessly in the middle. Then, to finish off the look, apply your eyeliner and mascara so that it is heavier at the outer corner. This will give the illusion that your eyes are set further apart.
There are several beauty products that will benefit from being stored in a refrigerator. This can be a refreshing tip, especially in the summertime. If you store your beauty products, like oils, toners and lotions on ice, they are easy to apply even during scorching weather. You will be happy, and your skin will be happy because you have cooled it off.
You should get rid of your expensive cleaners, and keep some soap, toner and gel as moisturizer. These wholesome ingredients are great for all skin types. If aloe does not provide enough moisture, add a little oil made of vitamin E. Tea tree oil can work as a medicated toner.
You can combine peppermint oil and purified water to make an alcohol free, all natural mouthwash. Add one drop of peppermint oil for every ounce of water. The first step is to boil the water. Then you will need to measure the peppermint drops into a vessel made of ceramic or Pyrex. Next you are going to add boiling water. 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. There you have it, your own, ready to use, bottle of homemade mouthwash.
For fat lashes, choose your mascara wisely. Waterproof mascara that lengthens lashes will give you more volume. There are many on the market that claim to be formulated for that. However, these formulas are often very thick and heavy. This will cause your lashes to get weighed down. Instead of using a product that will be adding weight, just use a waterproof lengthening formula. This will add volume to your lashes and help them curl upward.
Remember that fragrance rises. Scents rise. When applying perfume or scented body mist, put it lower on your body. Do not apply too much by putting a little everywhere. Just apply a little around your ankles. The scent will rise without being as overpowering as some perfumes tend to be.
Tone down a lipstick that is too bold or bright. A great way to make an overly pigmented shade easier on the eyes is to put some on the back of your hand, dab it with foundation, mix, and apply to lips. Your new shade should now be a better match for your tone.
Use conditioner on your legs. The very same conditioners you use to treat your tresses can be used to replace your shaving creams. Conditioners are cheaper and have more staying power than your usual creams. You also can save shower time by not having to fumble with more than one product.
To clean your skin without depriving it of its natural oils, use a cream cleanser. A cream cleanser will help lock in the skin healthy oils on your face, and will also leave your face moisturized and glowing. Using this type of cleanser will slow the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
After reading through all of that, do you still see beauty in the same way? Do you now see that it is so much more and that they are very simple things that you can add to your commute to help improve your appearance? It’s really not hard work and hours of getting ready. It’s, basically, whatever you make it.
