The Adventures Blog: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Mascara Makeup Tips: Mascara that Helps Eyelashes Grow

Mascara Makeup Tips: Mascara that Helps Eyelashes Grow

Mascara is an effective makeup tool after lipstick. It will give more emphasis on lashes as a result your eyes will be looking much opened. Number of color choices and many brands promising thicken, lengthen, darken, volumes and condition your lashes are available. It is available in waterproof and regular formulas.?

Mascara is an amazing invention and is considered fundamental to any kind of makeup application. Many makeup artists, including myself, say that if you’re not wearing any other makeup but still want to wear something, wear mascara. On the other hand, many of us and I’m guilty of this too get carried away and wear way too much mascara.

Proper application technique is very important to apply mascara to get the required finish. Make sure that the mascara covers the lashes from the root to the tip. While you apply mascara on your upper lashes, wiggle the mascara rod back and forth at the base of the lashes to deposit color before rolling the brush through your lashes. The lashes should be coated from very base to the tip with full strokes. By this method the mascara will look much thicker with ends separated and base well defined.

Types of Mascara:

Mascara comes in two basic types: waterproof and water-soluble. Mascaras should not smudge, flake, or clump. It is not your fault if they do. Price does not tell you anything about how a mascara will perform. Drugstore mascaras can be as good as any on the market, and sometimes even better.

Steps for Mascara Application:

Make an appropriate selection of mascara taking into consideration its suitability to your eyelashes and the occasion. You can choose formulas for lengthening and thickening your eyelashes.

You can also have an option of adopting long wearing and waterproof formulas. You can add length for the day whereas during night you can adopt long wearing or thickening formulas.

    * Make sure that mascara is not too thick. Thick mascara makes application little difficult. In addition to this it gives unappealing spider look to your eyelashes.
    * Select an appropriate color. You would better apply brown mascara if you have blond or red lashes. For darker-lashed women it is advisable to use brown to get a casual look. They can also use black or brown-black to make their lashes more pronounced and dramatic.
    * Use eyelash curler for curling of your lashes in accordance with your need and then apply all other eye makeup before using mascara.
    * Take out the wand from the tube in one pull. Air will enter into the tube through pumping of mascara leading to the possibility of drying out the formula and bringing bacteria into it.
    * Initially apply mascara on the underside of upper lashes by gradually moving the brush upward up to the tips of eyelashes. It is essential to hold the wand parallel to eyelid. Promote the separation of the lashes by gradually rolling the brush on the upward stroke.
    * Wait till the first coat of mascara dries and then apply the second coat in the same way.
    * Separate the wet lashes with the use of an eyelash comb. Use tissue paper to blot the lashes and also remove excess mascara.
    * You must apply less mascara on the lower lashes. Begin with the point where the lashes meet the rim of the lower eyelid and then gradually apply downward stroke.
    * Dip a cotton swab in a small amount of eye makeup remover and is it for removal of stray mascara surrounding the eye.

How To Apply Mascara: Tricks

    * Wash hands before applying mascara.
    * Never use saliva or water to moisten mascara. Bacteria in saliva or water can overpower the mascara’s preservative capabilities. If the mascara is dried out, throw it out.
    * Never borrow or share mascara or any eye make-up. Conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, is a common and extremely contagious viral eye infection which is infectious even before symptoms appear.
    * Don’t use mascara if you have an eye infection and discard any mascara you were using when the infection occurred. If not, you run the risk of re-infecting yourself.
    * Stay away from multiple use testers at pharmacies or makeup counters. Use single use applicators such as disposable mascara wands.
    * Discard mascara after three months. The preservatives that guard against microorganisms become less effective with time.
    * Store cosmetics at temperatures under 85° F (29° C). Higher temperatures decrease the preservative’s effectiveness, allowing growth of bacteria and fungi. Note: Hot cars can easily reach these temperatures in summer. So don’t store mascara in cars for long periods of time.
    * Remove mascara before going to sleep. Flakes of mascara that fall off eye lashes can end up in the eye, causing irritation and infection.

Mistakes to Avoid:

    * Do not wear colored mascara such as blue, purple, or green if you’re going for a professional daytime look.
    * Do not tolerate mascara that smears; there are lots that don’t.
    * Do not use waterproof mascaras on a daily basis; they are too difficult to remove and too hard on your lashes.
    * Do not forget to apply mascara evenly to lower lashes.
    * Do not over-apply mascara; your lashes will look clumpy.

Simple Skin Care in Cold Winter: Effective Home Remedies

Simple Skin Care in Cold Winter: Effective Home Remedies

The hot summer days are going and winters are approaching. Maintaining a glowing and healthy skin during winter may be a challenging task for everyone. During the colder months of the year your skin begins to get dry and flaky and this makes it look dull unhealthy. It is important to moisturize you skin during the season because is you don’t then you may risk your skin getting cracked and cracked and sensitive.

During the winter months, humidity drops in many places throughout the country, and the weather becomes cold and dry. This can wreck havoc on the skin, as it loses its natural moisture and often becomes dry, itchy and rough. While many spas and salons offer facials and other intensive treatments designed to restore moisture to skin in the winter, these services are often costly and inconvenient. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take at home to ensure that your skin stays bright and healthy during the winter months without spending too much money.

Humidifier

One good option would be to put moisture back into the air. A humidifying system can help your skin remain supple instead of cracked and dry. You can buy a system from your local drug store.

Exfoliate

A good boy scrub and facial exfoliant can help remove dead skin cells from your body. Add this to your cleansing routine once a week. Not only will you feel fresh but your skin will be free from all that old dry cells. Now you’re ready to moisturize!

Oil Based Moisturizer

This will help protect your skin from moisture loss. Choose one that comes in an ointment form as it will contain 80% oil. Creams and lotions may tend to dry out the skin rather than keep it moisturized and soft.

Eating the Right Foods

In the winter time we regularly eat a lot more than we do in any other season. This is good as long as we are eating the right foods. Eating foods rich in protein, vitamin A, B1, and B2 is a great way to improve your skins healthiness. By consuming these types of foods, you can help your skin build up a defense against the elements along with your regular skin care regiment. In winter time, your skin needs all the help it can get.

Foods that are full of antioxidants help your skin to fight off inflammation and protect the cells of the membranes from being destroyed by the elements. Drinking green tea or eating foods with omega 3 are other great ways to help. These are rich with antioxidants. Taking a multi-vitamin is also a great way to help your skin along.

The Importance of Water

Water is important no matter what time of year it is, but it is extremely important in the winter. You should drink at least eight glasses of water a day to replenish the water lost from the winter air taking it out of your skin. There is one ancient Chinese remedy that is a safe method give your body a boost of energy. This includes warm water mixed with lemon. This concoction detoxifies the body of toxins and removes those that cause your skin to be dry.

A good night’s sleep is also a good step to take. While you sleep at night, your body is replenishing itself and preparing itself for the oncoming day ahead whether it be hot or cold. If you aren’t getting enough sleep at night, your body as well as your skin will not be health and glowing.

Sunscreen

Many people think that since it is not warm in the winter, sunscreen is not necessary. However, the sun is as strong in the winter as it is in summer, and despite the fact that most people do not spend as much time outdoors in winter, any sun exposure has the potential to harm your skin. In fact, sunlight reflected off snow can be particularly damaging. Use a daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. A heavy moisturizing formula is better in the winter when skin tends to be drier.

Gloves

It’s simple but it works! Why expose your hands to the cold. Choose a good quality pair that does not irritate the skin. If you’re allergic to wool, wear a cotton mitten underneath. It will help keep your hands dry and warm.