How to Keep Your Summer Makeup Fresh

Summer makeup should not be heavy and is mostly aimed at protecting the skin from exposure to sun rays, avoid excessive sweating, cut out the oily shine and prevent clogging of skin pores that often result in acnes and pimples. Here are some tips to keep your skin healthy, make your makeup last longer and keep you looking fresh:

       * Skip the foundation, if possible, and opt for a tinted moisturizer. If foundation is necessary, limit application to the center of the face, steering clear of the hairline.
       
       * Consider switching to an oil-free formula during the summer months or dilute your everyday foundation with an oil-free moisturizer. This lighter coverage will fare better when temperatures heat up.
       
       * Dust any coverage with a little loose powder. Use blush sparingly, letting your sun-kissed cheeks grab the attention.
       
      *  Blot any perspiration or oil buildup with non-powdered blotting papers. Or substitute a clean tissue, pressing gently into moist areas.
       
       * Remove under-eye foundation or powder buildup with a clean cotton swab. Resist the temptation to reapply unless you feel it absolutely necessary.
       
       * Reapply loose powder only. Pressed powder has the tendency to cake and clump when hit with moisture.

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Juices for glowing skin

Benefits Of Juices And Skin Therapy
Of course, juices have the same qualities as the fruits or vegetables in their eaten from, but because they are in liquid form, they are absorbed by the body very easily. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, natural sugars and trace elements. They are also rich in alkaline elements, which help in balancing the body’s acid-alkaline balance. This by itself can help heal many diseases. Juices also contain many natural remedies that promote good health. A healthy, glowing skin is one of the effects of a healthy system.


Juice for glowing skin

Juice therapy is one of the latest methods of skin care, which includes the consumption of nothing but fruit juices and vegetable juices for glowing skin. This combination or fasting and consuming only raw juices for skin, helps eliminate the toxins from the body. This therapy is based on the theory that it is better to drink fresh juice for skin care. Even though the juice has the same qualities that the fruit or the vegetable does, it is much easier for the body to absorb the nutrients that are present in the liquid. Some of the healthiest vegetable juices and fruit juices for glowing skin include:

•    Carrot juice
•    Spinach juice
•    Cabbage juice
•    Lemon juice
•    Watermelon juice
•    Apple juice

 

While some of the vegetables can be combined to make a healthier juice for the skin, fruits and vegetables should never be mixed together.

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Mineral Makeup

Mineral makeup is actually made from mineral elements from the earth's minerals. It contains a combination of ingredients such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, bismuth oxy chloride, iron oxides and others. These minerals are mixed with other inorganic pigments to get the right color.
Mineral makeup do not contain artificial fragrances, colors and preservatives. These ingredients are some of the causes of allergies in many people. They also can be irritating to the skin. It is all-natural and being touted as something that can actually help your skin. It's called mineral makeup.
 

The benefits of mineral makeup cosmetics:
 * Natural look and feel.
   

* Stays on all day long.
   

* Good for sensitive skin. 

* It's anti-inflammatory and No harmful ingredients.
Mineral makeup is a great alternative for chemical makeup. Using pure natural mineral makeup every time will make a huge difference to your skin. so if you use makeup, make sure it is mineral makeup

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Makeup Tips For Dark Skin

If you have dark skin then you should try this makeup for better look.

    * Foundation and face powder color in tan, sun bronze and peach may be tried. This shades will suit more dark skins.
  

  * Powder - Do not apply too much powder. Also, be sure to blend your makeup so there are no obvious lines.
 

   * Eye Shadow - You'll look best in forest green, medium purple, deep plum, medium blue, slate blue or gunmetal gray shades of eye shadow. Choose one shade only to use at a time and apply it all over eyes, from lash-line to brows.
   

* Eyeliner - dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.
   

* Mascara - Apply one coat of brown/black or black mascara.
   

* Lipstick - You shine in sheer lip glosses in shades of light brown, bronze or raisin red. The shades should not be too dark or too light. Medium dull shades would look best.
   

* Blush - Peachiest color blushers work best on dark and dusky complexion, your blusher is not be too pinkish.

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Homemade BodyLotion Recipes

Light Homemade Body Lotion recipe with Jasmine and Bergamot.

This homemade lotion is ideal to use in the winter months as an all over body lotion. The fragrance is floral and uplifting, and the light lotion is easily and quickly absorbed by the skin.


Ingredients in this homemade lotion recipe.


6 tb sp (100ml) light lotion base, 1 tsp (5ml) cornflower water, 4 tb sp (50ml) oat plant milk, 15 drops jasmine, 5 drops petitgrain, 10 drops bergamot.


Making of homemade lotion .


Pour the lotion base into a 8 or 10 oz (200 or 250 ml) glass bottle.


Pour the cornflower water into the bottle, put on the cap and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Then pour in the oat plant milk and shake well.


Carefully add the essential oils into the bottle, one by one then put on the cap and shake vigorously.


Label the bottle and the homemade light body lotion with jasmine and bergamot is ready to use.


After sun Homemade Body lotion.

This homemade lotion is also good for dry and sensitive skin in addition to use after sunbathing. After the skin has been exposed to the sun, it tends to soak up lotion very quickly.If your skin needs more lotion after one application, use plain body lotion base and return to using the after sun lotion the following day.


Ingredients in after sun homemade lotion recipe.


3/4 cup (150ml) rich lotion base, 1 tsp (5ml) rose water, 1 tsp (5ml) infused carrot seed oil, 10 drops chamomile, 5 drops neroli, 5 drops lavender, 5 drops sandalwood, 5 drops frankincense.


Making of After sun Homemade Body lotion.


Pour the lotion base into a 8 or 10 oz (200 or 250 ml) glass bottle.


Pour the rosewater into the bottle, put on the cap and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Then pour in the carrot oil and shake well.


Carefully add the essential oils into the bottle, one by one then put on the cap and shake vigorously.


Label the bottle and the After sun Homemade Body lotion is now ready to use.


Rich Homemade Body Lotion with Avocado oil.

Powerful and revitalizing essential oils combine with a rich lotion base and avocado oil to make an effective and luxurious body lotion. The fragrance is sumptuous and exotic and this is a wonderful lotion to use after an evening bath for a romantic evening. This lotion is suitable for all skin types and works especially well on mature and dry skin.


Ingredients in Rich Homemade Body Lotion with Avocado oil.
3/4 cup (150ml) rich lotion base, 1 teaspoon monoi de tahiti, tsp (5ml) rose water 1 tsp (5ml) avocado oil, 10 drops patchouli, 5 drops neroli, 5 drops rose, 5 drops vanilla, 5 drops orange.


Making of Rich Homemade Body Lotion with Avocado oil.


Pour the lotion base into a 8 or 10 oz (200 or 250 ml) glass bottle. Warm the bottle in a mug of hot water. Melt the Monoi de Tahiti in a small dish in the microwave and add to the bottle. Shake well.


Pour the rosewater into the bottle, put on the cap and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Then add the avocado oil and shake well.


Carefully add the essential oils into the bottle, one by one then put on the cap and shake vigorously.


Label the bottle and the Rich Homemade Body Lotion with Avocado oil. is now ready to use.


All above are the best natural homemade lotions which is best for your skin.

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