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5 Easy Ways to Plump Your Skin

Pexels Naturally, the skin tend to lose collagen as one ages. Wrinkles, sagging skin, fine lines and crows feet are all signs that collagen production is being reduced so you better be on the watch! A plumped and toned skin means youthful and exuberant. No matter your age you can have that plump skin you desire! I mean you have the power! Yes you are so powerful that you can make your saggy, loosed skin plumpy irrespective of age. There are so many ways to make your skin plumpy, so relax and let me dish out the goodies to a plumpy looking skin. DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Water does so much for the skin and it can not be over emphasized! Water flushes out toxins and hydrates the body from inside out. A hydrated skin always looks plumpy and fresh. SIP ON SOME ORANGES DAILY  The vitamin C in oranges help fights free radicals and it brightens skin as well. Aside fighting free radicals it also boost collage...
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Winter Beauty Mistakes!!

Image credit :love this pic According to allure,  these cold-weather mis-steps should be avoided!   ENJOYING HOT SHOWERS   When it's ten below outside, it's tempting to turn your morning shower into a half-hour steam-a-thon. But after about 15 minutes, all that heat begins to compromise your skin's lipid layer, a complex of fatty acid that holds in precious moisture. Turn down the heat as much as you can or at least shorten your shower time. USING THE WRONG CLEANSER Since drying soap lather is even worse for your lipid barrier than hot water, avoid soap-based facial cleansers. In the winter, when there isn't as much moisture in the air, absolutely everyone needs a non foaming cleanser, says Miami dermatologist Leslie Baumann [allure]. APPLYING FOUNDATION TO A  FLAKY SKIN No foundation no matter how great the formula looks good on dry skin- in fact it will just high trouble. To keep the  skin smooth, exfoliate regularly with a scrub containing ...

French Beauty Secrets

Nora Arnezeder French women are beautiful people who believe in embracing yourself and your peculiarities. French women are content with their features and would rather accentuate them than go for plastic surgery. They are not against makeup but against anything that makes them look like someone else.  French actress Mona Walravens spoke to this point in a recent interview with Harper's Bazaar.. "that French women accept imperfections and manage to emphasize the unique aspect of beauty instead of trying to modify and change it and move towards a standard of beauty, like having full lips and small nose" [StyleCaster]. Simply put French women are comfortable in their own skin!! for what is beauty if you don't appreciate what nature has given you? The next French Beauty secret is their diet. Their diet consists of fresh vegetables and fruits which is enriched with antioxidants. They prefer less meat and no bad fat, teaching us that beauty is more internal...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for 2017

Image credit- Camera Ears Shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday is absolutely fun! You know why?  It's the time of the year where there's huge reduction of sales. I've listed out some of my favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.  Enjoy your shopping!    Saks -get up to 40% off sales at the Thanksgiving sales and get $75 Gift Card with any $150 purchase with code: BLKFRI17 . offer will be valid through 11/24/2017. Farfetch - up to 50% off sales, plus 10% off with code: X1017 . Offer valid for a limited time  Urban Outfitters - Buy one get one 50% off everything! Offer valid through 11'24/2017 Boohoo - 60% off everything! Offer valid through 11/24/2017 Neiman Marcus - sales on sale up to 60% off, use code THANKFUL for $50 off a purchase of $200 or more. New additions where designer sale, up to 40% off! This offer is valid through 11/27/2017. Moda Operandi - 65% off on designer sale, and enjoy an extra 30...

Hyperpigmentation Causes and Treatments

One problem that troubled me in my early years as a teenager was hyperpigmentation. I had such beautiful skin everywhere except my neck! What didn't I try?  I remember using lemon juice, milk and all sorts of things  but the dark patches was still there. As time went by the dark patches left as I followed a healthy skincare regimen. In this article I'll explain what Hyperpigmentation is, the causes and treatments as well WHAT IS HYPERPIGMENTATION? Hyperpigmentation is the production of excess melanin causing dark spot on skin. Age spots or liver spots occur due to sun damage and are called by medical experts as Solar Lentigines. Melasma is another form of hyperpigmentation and example are mask of pregnancy which occur during pregnancy. With mask of pregnancy the face gets darken and the skin on the abdomen darkens as well. CAUSES OF HYPERPIGMENTATION  Sun exposure : Melanin absorbs the energy of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays in order to protect th...

5 Beauty Products Hollywood Celebrities Swear by

Beyoncé with a beautiful smile  Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and other A-listers' beauty secrets have been revealed! and the prices of these beauty products will surprise you as well. Tammy Fender Holistic Care Bulgarian Lavender Body Oil  - This body oil has a great lavender aroma which relaxes and soothes the body. This lightweight oil hydrates and nourishes the skin. Gwyneth Paltrow went makeup free a few days ago at her Goop party and honestly she has an amazing skin! The Hollywood beauty has vouched for this body oil. Could it be the secret to her glowing skin? Available at SAKS FIFTH AVENUE NARS Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight  - This lip gloss is enriched with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E for long lasting smooth and comfortable wear. Before Kim Kardashian became a mom, her favorite lip gloss was NARS lip gloss in Turkish Delight because it gave her a perfect look when it comes to her nude lip signature style. Available at SAK...

5 Reasons Why Japanese Women Stay Younger

Masako Muzitani when she was 43 years Who can tell the actual age of Japanese women? These women are so beautiful and look ageless! Some say it solely dependent on genetics but genetics partly plays a role in their ageless body. However the most important factor to looking younger is their way of living. They are very selective when it comes to what they put inside their body and on the skin. and are always on the look for what will make them healthy and beautiful. Below are some Japanese beauty secrets I will be sharing with you and you can try them for yourself!...longue vie!!!   HEALTHY DIET   The first step to beautiful and ageless skin is what you put inside your body. the Japanese food is based upon the principle of health and longevity. They don't factor in taste.For their diet, small portion rule the day. Whereas their diet is full of vegetables, fish and fruits. The omega-3 healps promote healthy and glowing skin. They vouch for vitamin C in their everyday...

The Ultimate Bedtime Haircare Routine

Regeneration takes place mostly during sleep, that's why we advise people to sleep without makeup. The body repairs and fixes it self, and most importantly there's cell renewal during sleep. This means that every cell of our body get repaired during sleep. Do you know that sleep expedites hair growth? The hair can benefit so much during sleep but we end up having hair breakages because of sleep! Sleep is supposed to help you so why is your hair always in trouble when you sleep?  This is simply because you don't have a hair care bedtime routine as you have for your skin. The hair also needs some nightly TLC OK? Now before you lie down to sleep in bed try my ultimate haircare routine and I know you will thank me later!  MOISTURIZE Huh! Moisturize hair before sleep? Yes! always moisturize before you sleep because the heat during the day dehydrate our  hair so it's best you moisturize  by sprinkling some water in your hair.  OVERNIGHT TREATMENT ...

How To Grow Thicker Eyebrows

 Your eyebrows say a lot about your personality. Whether it's thin, thicker,  scanty, or not well groomed, it has something to say about your personality Thick eyebrows is in vogue right now because thick eyebrows are lovely and they  take years off your face whiles thin eyebrows gives you an older look. If you want thick brows in order to have that youthful look then you have come to the right place. In this article, are various home remedies to make your eyebrows thicker, stronger and fuller.  CASTOR OIL     Castor oil is known to boost hair growth. The hair follicles gets nourised by the antioxidants and the vitamin which stimulates hair growth. To use this, just put few drops on your fingertips and apply it on the eyebrows. After gently massage with your fingertips for a minute on each eyebrow. Leave it on until the next day  Repeat daily until you notice  improvements COCONUT OIL   IT promotes healthy and thick ha...

Top Ten Lip Primers

I love lipsticks so much because they're my favorite makeup products. I will go out without all other make up products but not a lipstick. Lipsticks don't last on their own because of warm weather and certain activities like eating and drinking. Therefore Lip primers are used to make lipsticks last longer. Lip primer is a base applied on the lips before a lipstick is used. It allows it to go on smoother and last longer. A good lip primer plump the pout and keeps lips soft and moisturised. It nourishes lips, and prevents feathering. In this article are my top ten lip primers. MAC PREP+ PRIME LIP PRIMER This color-free base wear under lipstick adds moisture, smoothes and refines the lips. It also improves the appearance of applied lip products. BITE BEAUTY LINE AND DEFINE LIP PRIMER This is a 100 percent natural, moisturizing formula that instantly preps, plumps and primes the lips. This silky weightless primer contains lauroyl lysine and silica to naturally ...

What is Microneedling

Who would have thought that rubbing tiny needles on your face could make you look younger, reduce stretch marks and scars. Microneedling is becoming a  trend but I kept asking myself: how would this improve one's skin? Won't this injures the skin and create more scars? Is it that effective that our own Kim Kardashian  will go to her dermatologist for it? This led me to find more about this microneedling. WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING ?  Microneedling is using device (dermaroller or microneedler)  with fine needles to create punctures on the skin. It is also called collagen induction therapy.  Microneedling can be done at home or by appointment with a dermatologist. Microneedling is combined with mostly serum to achieve the desired results.The length of the microneedling device can be between 0.2mm and 3mm Dermaroller There are two main purpose for Microneedling and they are: To stimulate collagen production and to increase the absorption of skincare produc...

What are BB creams?

Beauty balms aka BB creams are creams that can function like a foundation, concealer, primer and a moisturizer. It also serves as a sunblock. To shorten your skincare regimen, BB creams are better option.  Many BB creams offer effective sun protection with a broad-spectrum spf 30 or higher. What's more, BB creams generously contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, physical sunblocks that have some built in water resistant properties. When it comes to skincare treatment, you can find BB creams that contain: Anti-aging components, including peptides and antioxidants like vitamin A, E and C.  Moisturizing workhorses like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Ingredients such as licorice and arbutin that help evenout skin tone. Silicone-based ingredients, such as dimethicone that help smooth the skin, acting much like a foundation primer does.  Unfortunately you won't find a BB cream or that matter, a tinted sunscreen that has acne-fighting ingredients. " FDA regulati...

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