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Beautiful Eyebrows

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:07:25 +0000

Perfect eyebrows almost transcend the beauty of the face and make an immediate visible impact in a makeover session. The most coveted eyebrow shape is the one that starts directly above the inner corner of the eye, while its highest point is little beyond the outer corner of the iris. It tapers off to the end in a rounded bow like shape. However, not many women have been endowed with that perfect brow so most of them have to resort to many other procedures to attain the desired shape or reach nearest to it such as plucking, tweezing and waxing the brows. Here are some simple tips to tame your brows:
Spray a little hair spray on your brows and brush them using your toothbrush to keep them in place.
If you don’t have time for tweezing, you can get the desired contour quickly by brushing them upwards and then snipping the longest hairs beyond the natural arch using a pair of tiny scissors.
Eyebrows slanting upwards make you look angry, so be careful not to take off too much at the outer corners.
Before tweezing your brows, you must prepare your skin by wiping the brow area with a cotton ball soaked in astringent. The cooling effect numbs the skin for sometime and thus, you do not feel much pain.
Hold the tweezers at 45 degrees and pluck the stray hairs below the brow line in the direction of the hair growth.
If your brows are sparse, use a freshly sharpened brow pencil to fill in the areas with light, quick strokes.
To get a natural and more defined look, you can brush your brows with a brow brush dipped in brow powder in upward and outward strokes.
It is important to use the correct shade for your brows. Fair women can use blonde shades while olive colored women should choose tawny or brown. Dark African-American women can use gray shades.
To add volume to your brows, use a stiff, slanted brush to apply eye shadow in short gentle strokes.
In case, you have over tweezed certain brow area, try to fill the patch using brow shadow, applying in the direction of the hair growth.
Eye shadow gives more natural look to your brows than an eyebrow pencil!
Brow shade should be about two shades lighter than hair color for olive or dark skinned women and two shades darker than hair color blondes or women with grey hair.

Eyebrow Waxing

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:04:29 +0000

One of the easiest ways to get rid of the extra hair around your brow line, waxing is definitely note for those with very sensitive skin. It is more expensive than plucking your eyebrows but lasts longer too. It should best be done under professional supervision. Here are some tips to do eyebrow waxing:Before waxing the brows, it is important to prepare them beforehand using a baby toothbrush to define their natural shape.
Apply astringent on the brow area to make it numb for sometime.
Calculate the length of the eyebrow you want by holding a ruler parallel to your nose, leveling it with the inner corner of the eye to see where you the brow should begin and mark the point with a dot using the brow pencil.
For people with close-set eyes, gap between the brows should be left wider while those whose eyes are far apart; the gap should be less for a balancing illusion.
To calculate the curve and mark the highest point of the brow arch, hold the ruler from the edge of the nostril past the outer edge of the iris up to the eyebrow and mark it with a dot too.
Link the dots in a gentle smooth arch that slightly tapers at the outer ends.
You will need a professional waxing kit that comes with a jar of hot wax which, a small spatula and muslin removal strips.
Warm the wax to an optimum temperature by keeping the jar in boiling water and then use the spatula to apply a thin layer of wax on the stray hairs under the eyebrow in the direction of the hair and remove it using the strips in the opposite direction of the hair growth as directed on the kit before the wax dries.
Never wax above the eyebrows.
For thick growth, it is better and less painful to wax off a little hair at the time.
Pluck any stray hair using a set of good tweezers and apply a soothing balm on the area.
Be careful enough to avoid direct sun light, acid based facial treatments, and liquid makeup for some hours at least.
Emphasize your brows using an eyebrow pencil or tinted brow shadow.

EYE CARE TIPS

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:00:23 +0000

Dip wads of cotton in a chilled mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off. Apply a little baby oil.
For long eyelashes.., apply a thin coat of castor oil every night. It strengthens lashes and cools your eyes.
Massage a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off dark circles.
To reduce puffiness of your eyes, grate a potato; tie in a cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
Add a small pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and sparkling eyes.
Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal quantity and apply around the eyes. After 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively.
Make a paste of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply the paste around the eyes before sleeping and wash it off in the morning.
Crush a cucumber and take the juice. Add a little rose water and apply around the eyes and wash it after 30 minutes.
Place cotton wool swabs dipped in cold milk on closed eyes for removing dark circles.

CARE & EXERCISES FOR THE EYE

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:50:42 +0000

Vitamins A, B and C is very essential for the good care of the eyes. Carrot, celery, parsley, spinach etc contain a large amount of vitamin A. 8 to 10 hours of sleep is a must for bright eyes.
For eye care : Splash the eyes with cold water,Apply cotton wool pads, soaked in warm milk, witch hazel, weak tea solution or rose water on the eyes. Press gently and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.

To avoid eye strain :

Do not work in dim light
Do not read continuously in buses and trains.
Do not stare too tong at anything without blinking the eyes. Blinking provides lubrications and relief from light.
Do not rub the eyes too hard.
To give momentary relief to the eyes, close the eyes with the palms so that no light can enter. Now open the eyes in the palm cup and stare into this darkness for a minute.
Exercises for eyes :

Lift the eyes to the ceiling and then to the floor. Repeat it for 10 times. Rest the eyes either by blinking rapidly or covering them with palms.
Look straight ahead at eye level, then slowly to left side at eye level and then to right side at eye level. Repeat it for 3 or 4 times.
Make a circle, first clockwise and then anti-clockwise, with the eyes. Repeat for 5 times.
Care for Eyebrows and Eyelashes :

Eyebrows and Eyelashes should be brushed daily with a small brush.
Rub eyebrows and eyelashes with olive oil or coconut oil or almond oil to encourage hair growth.
For cleansing and nourishment of eyebrows, rub them with a little egg white and rinse it off after 10 minutes.
For eye makeup choose the correct colours and shades to complement your personality. The choice of the eyeliner and mascara should be compatible with the natural eyelash colour. A right touch and right colour is needed for beautiful, attractive eyes.

SHAPES OF EYES AND HOW TO ENHANCE THEM WITH MAKE UP

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:47:15 +0000

There is a great amount of potential for enhancing what is unique about your eyes. It helps to identify the specific shape and setting of your eyes and to use special make up techniques to bring out their beauty. The skillful application of eye makeup is an art, It’s a way to express your feeling, your mood and your sense of style.

Wide-apart eyes :
It tends to give your face an open, youthful appearance. This look can be intensified by applying the strongest eye makeup effects near the outer corner of the eye. Keep shadow uniform and within outer corners. Brush lashes straight up.
To make the eyes appear closer together,

Use more intense eye shadow colours near the inner corner of the eyes.
Line eyes completely – top and bottom – from inner to outer corners.
Apply a medium-toned shadow to lids and creases, concentrating the colour on the inner corners.
Use mascara generously, on both upper and lower lashes.

Close-set eyes : This eye have a dramatic, sultry look. It can be enhanced by concentrating colour near the eye’s inner corners. Extend smoky shadow beyond outer corners to exaggerate them. Brush lashes out.
To make the eyes seem farther apart,
Apply the most intense colour near the outer corners of the eyes.
Line top and bottom of eyes in any colour, but begin drawing a quarter of the way out from the inner eye.
Smudge lines.
Dust a highlighter (or light-coloured eyeshadow) just below the outer corners of lower lashes to call attention to the outsides of eyes.
Brush mascara on to upper and lower lashes.

Evenly spaced eyes :
These are about an eye’s distance apart. They can be made to look special with many eye makeup looks.

Almond eyes : These are the most common eye shape with their upswept lift at the outer corner. These eyes calls for creativity. These eyes can be made to look deeper and more intense.

Small eyes :
They are proportionately smaller in comparison to the rest of the facial features. To enhance small eyes line upper and lower (never inside). Use pale, shimmery, eye shadow. Curl lashes.
To enlarge small eyes
Apply a medium-toned shadow (such as soft grey or blue) to the crease.
Use a soft-coloured liner (try taupe) on the top and bottom lash lines, extending the top line across the entire lash line and the bottom line from just under the iris to the outer corner.
Sweep black mascara on upper lashes.
Apply light shadow on the eyelids.
Apply more intense shades in the creases.
Add lift to the outer corners.

Prominent eyes : These eyes which set far forward in the face tend to dominate the facial features. The eyelids are too pronounced. Medium to deep shades of shadow on the lids help to minimize their appearance. Liners applied to the lash bases from corner to corner gives prominent eyes a smoldering and mysterious look.

Hooded eyes : These eyes are set so the natural crease in the eyelid is not readily seen. Highlighting the brow bone and lining the lash base gives hooded eyes an alluring shape.
To enhance hooded eyes
Apply a medium to dark shadow on the crease and hooded area.
Sweep a lighter shadow on the brow bone and on the inside corner of the eye.
Draw a very thin line along the top lash line (to keep the eye looking open) and smudge
with a cotton swab.
Apply black mascara to upper lashes.
Line upper lash-line only. Gradually soften shadow as you approach the brow.

Deep-set eyes : This seem to recede, need to be brought forward. The eyelid crease is set back so the area from the base of lashes to brow bone seems hidden. To enhance the deep-set eyes line upper and lower lids (never just upper). Choose light shadows -pale pink, peach or beige- of eye shadow. More intense shading on the brow bone also gives the eyes prominence.

Oriental eyes : These eyes have a distinctive lift at the corner and have very little lid. The depth of the eyes can increase by deep shades of eye shadow and the dimension can be increased by applying eyeliner as close as possible to the lash base.

To Enhance Bulging eyes :
Draw a fairly thick line all the way across the top lash line with a brown or black pencil.
Apply a medium to dark shadow on the lid and in the crease. (As on the body, dark colour makes the features recede.)
Finish with a coat of black mascara on both upper and lower lashes.

PROBLEMS OF THE EYES AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:23:54 +0000

Dark circles, Puffy eyes and Crow’s-feet are the three main eye problems that can cloud an otherwise beautiful face.
If your eyes are puffy with dark shadows, it shows you are not getting enough sleep. One can get dark circles and puffy eyes if you had a late night out or didn’t have a night’s sleep or cried your heart out. But, you can make them fade fast.
Preventive methods :
For dark circles :
Gently wash the face, then apply a skin tightening moisturizer around the eyes.
Grind a raw potato and add almond paste to it. Use the mixture regularly on the under-eyes to get rid of dark circles and puffiness.
Increase your daily intake of water to minimum 8 to 10 glasses.
Apply fresh fig on the eyes.
Place two cucumber slices over the eyes and rest for 15 minutes or apply cucumber juice under eyes.
Getting enough sleep at least 8-10 hours a day, can fade out dark circles
For puffy eyes :
The puffiness of the eyes can be reduced with a glass of ice water and four stainless steel spoons. Chill the spoons in the water and then place one over each eye. When the spoons become warm, switch them with the others chilling in the glass of water. Keep switching until you see improvement.
Settle down for two to five minutes with a chilled, steeped chamomile or green tea bag over each eye. The natural properties of these herbal teas helps to bring puffy eyes back down to size.
Cucumber contains anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness and puffiness of eyes. Slice a large cucumber, reserve two slices to place over eyes. Peel and puree the remaining cucumber. This can be applied as a pack onto your face. Remove after fifteen minutes. Apply moisturiser thickly to seal in water.
Crow’s-feet are those wrinkles or tiny lines at the corner of the eyes. Once it appears, it is difficult to make it fade. It can only be faded with the aid of injections or cosmetic surgery. It is better to prevent them from occurring in the first place.

Wear a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more to avoid the ultra violet rays of the sun which cause wrinkles on the skin.
Always wear sunglasses when you go out in the sun.
Sleeping on your back helps smooth out the wrinkles because gravity works to pull the skin backward. If you cannot sleep on your back, at least try to switch sides frequently.
The skin below your eyes is thin and has few oil producing glands. So don’t pull, tag or drag it as you apply and remove make up. Any time you apply cream or lotion, dab, don’t rub.
Regular use of Retin-A cream, an acne product that exfoliates the skin, also improves the appearance of fine crow’s-feet.