Top 10 Beauty Rules For Life

 

Though beauty fads fade and makeup trends change, there are a few things that we should always remember when it comes to daily rituals.

Bookmark it, print it, frame it, memorize it - whatever. Just don't forget these 10 beauty rules for life...

BE GENTLE WITH THE SKIN AROUND YOUR EYES

Don't pull on the skin around your eye when applying eye liner. Stretching it in the same way every day, or even just every weekend, is a fast track to saggy skin and wrinkles.

EXFOLIATE TO KEEP YOUR PORES CLEAN

Pores do not have muscles so they cannot perform the contraction that would let them 'open and close'. Steaming your face does work by loosening up the underlying grime, making blackheads and dirt easier to remove, but when it comes to a deep clean use exfoliators and a gentle scrubbing action.

KEEP AN EYE ON WHITE SPOTS ON YOUR NAILS

White spots on your nails rarely indicate a nutritional deficiency. And as for milk spots, it's an old wives tale. White spots on your nails, or leukonychia as the pros like to call it, is normally the result of 'mild trauma'. In other words, it's a form of bruising that no amount of extra calcium will fix. If you do have streaks on every single nail however, best get it checked.

DRINK WATER TO HYDRATE YOUR SKIN

Creams, serums, masks, lotions and facials can help treat conditions, keep things supple and aid in the ageing battle, but without water you'll never ever rehydrate dry skin.

Healthy hydrated skin starts with drinking more water

COLOUR CORRECTORS RULE

When using camouflage makeup always consider the colour of what you're trying to hide. Dark circles, for example, contain blue, so you need an orange/apricot corrector. Green creams will neutralise any redness, yellows will cancel out purple shades like bruises or some especially dark circles, meanwhile lavender shades can help lift sallow complexions and dull olive skin.

HEALTHY HAIR STARTS WITH YOUR DIET

The hair outside of your head is effectively dead, meaning that the only part of your hair which grows and 'lives', is the root. Though products can of course help to smooth and strengthen, healthy hair starts with what you feed your body. Drink plenty of water, eat well and wait for it to grow.

GET THE RIGHT FOUNDATION

In terms of colour matching your foundation, you'll need to consider that most people have either a yellow or pink undertone. So too do foundations. When you get it wrong, your colour will look 'off' and skin a bit dull.

THERE'S A RED LIPSTICK FOR EVERYONE

Always test a few red lipsticks before picking your signature. Generally speaking, you can choose between a blue, orange or brown based red, which will help lift your complexion when you strike upon the right one.

ALWAYS FILE YOUR NAILS IN ONE DIRECTION

When you file your natural nails don't move you nail file in a back-and-forth motion. It'll lead to split fibres, leaving you with weaker, damaged or flaky nails. Always file smoothly from one side to the other, then go back and pull in the same direction.

THE PERFECT EYEBROW FORMULA

The 'perfect eyebrow' starts above the corner of your eye, has the peak of its arch above the centre of your iris, and ends diagonally opposite the corner of your nose. Ready to start measuring?

Article Source:  Lewis, Amy. "The Top 10 Beauty Rules for Life." Handbag.com. Hearst Magazines UK, 20 Jan. 2014. Web. 09 Feb. 2014.

6 Skin Care Myths Busted

With so many misconceptions surrounding skincare, how can you possibly tell what’s best for your complexion, particularly if you suffer from blemish-prone skin?!

The question is what tips do you follow?

With the help from skincare experts at Proactiv we’ve busted six easy-to-fall for skin myths and get you closer to the healthy, glowing complexion you’ve always wanted.

Skincare myth 1: Wearing sunscreen daily is too heavy for my oily complexion

To prevent damage or to help avoid a blemish outbreak, protecting your skin with a sunscreen should be part of your daily skincare routine. If you suffer with oily skin, try a lightweight formula underneath your make-up, or find a foundation or tinted moisturiser with an SPF built in.

Skincare myth 2: To prevent blemishes you should completely strip away the oil from the skin

While there is no doubt that oily skin should be controlled to keep the complexion clear and shine-free, completely stripping the skin of all its natural oils can play even more havoc with blemishes and spots.

Skincare myth 3: I should exfoliate regularly to ensure my skin stays clear

Exfoliating excessively can strip the skin of essentials oils and spread bacteria. Instead of a daily scrub opt for a much gentler exfoliant to keep your skin in tip top condition – such as in the form of a toner like Clarins or Alpha H Liquid Gold.

Skincare myth 4: You shouldn’t use moisturizer on oily skin

Blemish-prone skin needs hydration too. In fact, drying out oily skin sends a signal to your body to produce even more oil; a nightmare for those who already suffer with problem skin.

Skincare myth 5: The only thing that will cure my eyes bags and dark circles is more sleep

Allergies, swollen veins beneath the skin’s surface or a diet high in salt may also be the cause of bags under your eyes.

Skincare myth 6: The best way to get rid of blackheads and spots is by squeezing them

Pulling and pressing on the skin can lead to further infection and even scarring. As well as this, after extractions, pores will fill back up with oil. Ensuring your complexion is always kept clean, fresh and free from everyday grime is enough to unclog pores.



Article Source:   Davies, Taryn. "6 Skincare Myths Busted." 6 Skincare Myths Busted. First Active Media Ltd., 06 Feb. 2014. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.

Skin care secrets from dermatologists

Which tips can help take a few years off your skin? Dr. Jeanine Downie and Dr. Melanie Grossman share smart, easy-to-follow skin care advice you might not know yet:


Eye care

Never rub your eyes. The skin around your eye area is the thinnest on your body and you can easily exacerbate circles, wrinkles, and undereye bags. If you have allergies, take antihistamines. If you have eczema, use ice.

Pat on eye cream with the ring finger. It's best to use your ring finger because it's your weakest finger, so you likely won't touch it too hard.

Lifestyle

Exercise daily. Just 15 minutes makes a big difference! It boosts your circulation, gives you a glow, improves tone, not to mention it lengthens your life. If you have a puffy face, it'll drain the swelling faster.

If you can, sleep on your back. That’s really hard to do, so try a silk pillowcase to minimize wrinkles (and sheet marks in the morning!) to avoid stripping your skin or hair of natural oils.

Skin care

Using sunblock daily is the most effective strategy. Drug or department store brand, use SPF 30 or above every day, rain or shine, every month of the year. A lot of the higher level sunblocks rub in better. And don't forget to get broad spectrum UVA and UVB.

Remember your neck! Do moisturize and wear sunblock -- and if if you have a rash, don't scratch at it.

If you're going for injectables (botox, juvaderm, etc.) avoid alcohol, vitamin E and fish oil for a few days before treatment to significantly decrease your chances of bruising.

For acne, less can be more. If you dry your skin out too much, you'll just make it worse, so go easy on a drying soap, salycylic acid, or harsh creams.

Hair care

Your hair needs moisture too! Deep condition your hair to look young, especially in the winter.

Housekeeping 

Don't keep your loofah or your razor in the shower as it might harbor major bacteria.

 Article Source:  "Skin Care Secrets from Dermatologists." TODAY. NBCNEWS.com, 09 Jan. 2014. Web. 02 Feb. 2014.