The Lipstick Party

Mineral makeup was first introduced for the cheeks and eyes. You might have been wondering about your lips. It seemed a shame to use healthy minerals everywhere but your lips. Now, you can include your lips in the mineral makeup line with mineral lip glosses to complement your beautiful lips.

You might be thinking that mineral cosmetics are powders. How are you going to apply powders to your lips? It’s true that most mineral makeup is a pressed or loose powder created from natural earth minerals.

These mineral powders can be used anywhere on your body including your lips. You can mix shades for eyes and cheeks to create new eye and blush colors. This can be done for the lips as well. Natural minerals are combined with lip glosses to create a healthy lasting look.

Mineral lip gloss

Mineral lip gloss is soft and fluid for your lips just like a traditional lip gloss. Natural ingredients such as beeswax, natural oils and natural nut or fruit butters are used to create rich colors. But let’s not forget the mineral components: titanium oxide, zinc oxide, mica and iron oxides (for color).  Read more...

Recently, pedicures have been the center of much interest especially in the upper classes of society or even the upper echelons of the working executives who are mindful of their status especially in todays world of economic uncertainty. Having nicely pedicured feet are currently the in thing rather than just flaunting wealth by other more obvious means.

This is in the face of the current economic uncertainty where conservatism is a word used very regularly. Gone are the days where new showy handbags or pricey cars are the way to show your confidence, doing things like this at this time will either earn you the label stupid, reckless or even worst a snob. Most of the population has reverted to saving mode in order to store whatever wealth that they might have accumulated and be ready for whatever eventualities that might occur due to this uncertain environment.

It is the pulling back of unnecessary expenses and the conservatism that is show in todays market that makes it inappropriate for successful executives and business people to show that they are willing and able to spend on luxuries that other simply cannot at this point in time. People have to be careful and not be too showy at this time; it might result in them getting a bad reputation.  Read more...

This is a question that most people don’t really talk about because it goes right down to our biggest self-esteem issues and how far we will go to look attractive. In addition the answer to this question may tell you a little bit more about yourself and your own confidence or insecurities.

Does our Fitness and Health Make Us Beautiful?

Eating right and getting those endorphins pumping may be enough for many people. That trip to the gym for a round of pilates or hitting the weights can be enough for many people to feel confident about themselves and their bodies. Working out is a great way to release stress and looking good in your clothes never hurts.

In addition, taking plenty of vitamins and eating healthy get some people all the energy they need. There are many types of natural or liquid vitamins and minerals that can help them make sure they are treating their body right, as well as supplements to help those muscles recover and get you ready for your next active day.

Fashionable Beautiful  Read more...

If you’ve got oily skin, you know that conventional makeup can actually irritate it and make the problem worse. Conventional makeup can clog your pores, make your face look like you piled the makeup on so that it’s cakey, and can be very hard to remove as well. By contrast, mineral makeup for oily skin can make your skin smooth, clear and flawless, without sticky or oily creams or foundations, and with no extra “shine.”

The best mineral makeup for oily skin should not contain wax fragrance oils, and paraben preservatives. They must contain vitamins and chemicals that reduce excess oil for a nice finish and make skin look younger. It would be preferable if the makeup contains SPF for sun protection.

If, aside from oiliness, one also has sensitive skin or are prone to acne and rosacea in particular, watch out for bismuth oxychloride, a chemical compound that gives makeup a shimmery and pearlescent quality in addition to a powdery white texture. This type of lead arsenic is commonly found in most mineral makeup products and can cause mild skin irritation.  Read more...

There are different types of rosacea, such as red face rosacea, rhinophyma, acne, and ocular rosacea which affects the eyes. People of all ages can be affected by rosacea but there’s a higher risk for people ranging from 30 to 60 years old.

In fact, about 45 million people all over the world have rosacea. Of the total, about 14 million people affected are from the United States. Only a few people, however, are aware of their condition despite the fact that millions have already been affected by rosacea.

The types of rosacea that have been noted up to now are:

- Red face rosacea is the type wherein the face blushes like it’s irritated. It affects the nose and central part of the face. Small visible blood vessels on the face can be seen sometimes.

- Rhinophyma rosacea affects the nose and face areas. The patient’s skin is thickened and the oil glands are enlarged.

- The acne type rosacea is characterized by bumps and lesions on the face. The bumps and lesions are sometimes pus-filled and pimple-like. It is also known as papulopustular rosacea. At times, the face can be red or blushing; at other times, it may not.  Read more...

Organic mineral makeup is becoming ever more popular in cosmetics at present, and there’s no secret why. Whatever your skin type, you can use this makeup. If your skin is sensitive, mineral makeup will probably be just fine as well. It may be that this type of makeup is so popular for women because it’s all natural. It doesn’t use chemicals that can irritate or even harm your skin. And it’s healthy not just for your skin, but your wallet as well.

Why Is Mineral Makeup a Healthy Choice?

Mineral makeup is a much less friendly medium for bacteria, and it’s usually much less irritating than conventional makeup as well. It contains only high quality minerals and botanicals. With only the best ingredients used, the results you can achieve are also the best possible.

Mineral makeup contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide; both of these ingredients can help your skin look and be healthy. And unlike conventional cosmetics, mineral makeup doesn’t contain irritating ingredients like dyes, perfumes, or talc. Instead, it naturally protects your skin from the sun’s UV rays with these ingredients (produced from all-natural elements), so that your skin will both look and stay healthy. Why not start using mineral makeup today? You’ll only enjoy the makeup’s benefits to your skin, and your skin itself will be healthy and glowing.  Read more...

Up till now, there was no way to actually increase the growth of your eyelashes. The Allergan company recently introduced a new drug called Latisse, which is clinically proven to grow eye lashes longer, thicker and darker. Now you don’t need to waste money on eyelash conditioners that don’t work!

Lashes 25% longer,106% thicker and 18% darker were reported at the end of a 16 week study, using Latisse. Applied to the upper eyelid only, changes were noted at the 8 week mark. With these numbers Latisse sounds like a mascara advertisement!

In the clinical study 140 members out of 280, used Latisse for 16 weeks. Applied to the upper eyelid only, Latisse was well tolerated by the group. Latisse is not recommended for use on the lower eyelashes.

Latisse will not be an over- the- counter medicine. Cosmetic use will not covered by medical insurance. Medical conditions such as hypotrichosis ( low amount of hair on body or head), would probably be covered by insurance. It will cost about $120.00 for a 30 day supply, with 60 single use applicators.  Read more...

Taking care of your skin is serious business. Skin care is as important as eating the right kinds of food to nourish the body. The healthier the skin becomes, the better it is able to provide protection from harmful chemicals in the environment. Interestingly, healthy skin gives one an amazing youthful look. Indeed, serious skin care is a meaningful pursuit.

There is a specialist that you can trust who is completely focused in the field of skin care. Dermatologists are physicians who are trained well that can give you truthful information about your skin. In Their sessions they usually start by looking up your medical history which includes skin disorder patterns, the food you intake, your exposure to the sun, skin care products, and your home and work environments. While they are asking you the questions be as truthful as you can in your answers for the best results.

If you have certain skin problems, the dermatologist will proceed with conducting a physical exam to take a closer look at them using a Woods light or dermatoscope. In more crucial cases, the doctor may request for a culture staining to detect infection pathogens. The examination can also go deeper with a small punch-hole biopsy. Either way, your cooperation can spell the difference for early intervention.  Read more...

If you’re looking for clear skin products that will actually do the things they’re supposed to, you’re probably having a hard time. That’s because you’re looking in the completely wrong direction. Discover why typical clear skin products don’t work and find out what does.

Still think those gels and creams can help clear your skin? I’ve got bad news, they won’t. They’re only good for crappy looking skin and a hole in your wallet.

If you prefer more natural remedies such baking soda or aspirin masks, you’re already better off than most people. They won’t irritate your skin like the harsh chemical alternatives and they’re also very cheap. Unfortunately, these aren’t your best option.

If neither of these options work, what else can I use on my skin?

Nothing!

You want to know why? Because you still think you can cure your acne with something you put on your skin. At best, this will only help minimize breakouts because anything you put on your skin will never cure you.

How come?  Read more...

A handbag can truly make or break any outfit, which is why it is important to always have some great ones in your closet to pull together with your outfit. With the wide variety of options out there, from designer handbags, to knock offs, and the many kinds of colours you can choose from, you need a degree in shopping just to get a great bag. Here are some tips to help you out:

1. You can procure a designer handbag, but it will cost you a lot (sometimes in the thousands of dollars) so it is a better proposal to look around and locate cheaper versions which are commonly available for around one tenth the worth. They may not show closely like the designer version, but are great to stare at anyhow.

2. Glance at your closet before you go shopping. If you have a closet consisting of just a few colours, you don’t want to buy dozens of bags and can instead purchase a few but from higher end stores. These will last you for numerous years due to their advanced superiority.  Read more...