While the eyes are the mirror to the soul, it is the lips that help two souls make a connection. Soft, kissable lips help set the mood for romance. It is thus important that we take proper care of the lips. Here are a few tips how:1. Hydrate. Lips dry out faster than the skin in our face and body. Drink lots of water to keep it hydrated.2. Exfoliate. Gently scrub your lips with a soft toothbrush once a week to take out the dead skin cells on your lips.3. Moisturize and protect. Apply lip...
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Fruity Facial Mask
A mix of orange and yogurt provides a relaxing and refreshing facial mask on those oh-so-sluggish moments. Yogurt cleanses and nourishes the skin, while oranges are full of Vitamin C and AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) that help reduce wrinkles and give skin a healthy glow.Ingredients:1 tsp plain yogurtjuice of 1/4 of an orangeStir to mix yogurt and orange juice. Dip fingers into mixture and smooth onto face. Leave on for five minutes then rinse. Enj...
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Let's Help Fight Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Being a woman myself, breast cancer awareness is one of the campaigns I staunchly support. I feel it's my responsibility to help, not just by spreading information about this disease, but also by actually getting women with limited resources to get themselves tested.Doctors always emphasize that early detection is crucial in treating breast cancer. They suggest doing monthly breasts self-examinations, but sadly, not many women do this. I'm not...
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Olive Oil & Beauty
I love olive oil. Aside from the fact that it's good for your cooking, it's also one of the best home remedies for your skin and hair. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. It is easily absorbed by the skin, and it's non-comedogenic so you wouldn't have to worry about clogging your pores.Here are some ways you can use it in your beauty regimen:Moisturizing Apply olive oil on your skin after bathing. Pay special attention to the elbows, knees, hands, and feet, which are more prone...
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Trouble Sleeping? A reader's reaction...
I received a comment from Azure Island Designs which I thought was worth posting on my main page. Just in case you don't have time view the comments page. She gives us this tip...I endured many years of difficulty falling asleep...then waking up in the middle of the night not being able to go back to sleep...I've tried everything you suggest and more...the only thing that helps me is to stop the caffeine intake...that includes coffee, tea, chocolate anything with caffeine...it has made a tremendous...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Lip Licking: Did you know that...
Licking your lips frequently can cause dryness and chapping? If you think that licking your lips can help hydrate them, think again. Saliva can leave your lips even drier. It would be best to apply a lip balm as frequently as need...
Monday, May 19, 2008
Back Acne
The summer weather makes my back prone to acne, or bacne as it's commonly called. I’ve tried several antibacterial soaps, bleaching soaps (to fade the scars), and topical medications, but I found the best products for this condition at Mario Badescu. For bathing, I use the A.H.A Botanical Body Soap. It’s mildly scented and contains fruit extracts that help exfoliate, rejuvenate and soothe sensitive and irritated areas. I follow this up with the Special Cleansing Lotion “O” which is formulated specifically...
Friday, May 16, 2008
Pick Me Upper
On mornings when you wake up and see a less than perfect face in the mirror, try a cold compress. First, cleanse your face with a facial wash or scrub. Then wrap an ice cube in soft cloth and use it to massage your face gently in a circular motion. You can also dab it in your eye area. Wait 2-3 minutes for skin to dry before applying sunblock. Your face will instantly feel fresh and invigorated, with a slight pinkish glow. This will also lessen puffiness in your eye area and close up your por...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Trouble Sleeping?
We all know that 8 hours of sleep is crucial to our mental and physical health. And we all kow that being in tip top shape makes us look younger and more beautiful.There are times, however, when we realy just have difficulty falling asleep. If we're unlucky, this could even strike us the night before a very important day in our life. And the more we toss and turn in our beds, the more frustrated we get, and the harder it is for us to fall asleep.Here are a few things that you can try to ensure a...
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Underarm Care
I have yet to find the perfect solution for flawless underarms without resorting to peels and laser hair removal, but here are a few things that have improved the color and texture of my underarms:1. Apply virgin coconut oil.Before every bath, apply a few drops of virgin coconut oil to your underarms to help remove deodorant residue. Twice a week, add a little brown sugar to that coconut oil and apply to the underarms in a light, circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Yes, you need to exfoliate...
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