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It doesn’t matter how much you spend on expensive skin care lotions and make up, if you don’t have a healthy, balanced diet then your skin will never look its best. Diets that are too rich in saturated fats and sugar can cause tired, lifeless looking skin prone to spots and blemishes, so if you do care about how your skin looks, then swapping your afternoon tea and biscuits with some fresh fruit and unsweetened low fat yogurt can be just what you need to restore a healthy, glowing complexion.

There are many vitamins and minerals vital to healthy skin, and most of these can be found from eating a balanced diet that includes a good range of fresh fruits and vegetables, proteins, essential fatty acids and fibre. Overloading the body with rich, heavy foods can make the skin to look blotchy and can also cause other health problems, so make sure you keep processed meats, ready made meals and fried snacks and sweets to a minimum.

Tanned skin has been popular for many years now, but it has only been recently that people have begun to understand the risks associated with some forms of tanning, such as increased chance of getting certain forms of skin cancer and premature aging.

There are now many simple ways in which you can get a gorgeous tan which do not have the same risks as more traditional methods such as sun beds and lying in the sun for hours, and many of these are affordable and widely available.

Bronzers
These sunless products come in the form of powders, creams or tanning lotions and if applied correctly create a smooth, even tanof almost any tint you want. When using bronzers at home you should make sure you exfoliate your skin and apply a light moisturiser all over a couple of hours before you use the bronzer. This will help to prevent any dry or rough skin patches that could affect how smoothly the bronzer is applied and will also prepare the skin to receive the bronzer more effectively. You should avoid applying the bronzer directly after a shower or bath, and you should wear plastic gloves to avoid your hands from getting stained by the tint.

Cellulite is a common condition that affects nearly all women in their lifetimes, and successfully combating this condition can be difficult as there are lots of myths surrounding the causes and treatment of cellulite.

Myth 1 – Only Overweight People Get Cellulite
If you are overweight you are more likely to get cellulite, but it can affect anyone of any size and is difficult to shift even with diet and exercise. Cellulite is a type of fat deposit that has become malformed, as it has burst through the first subcutaneous layer to become trapped in the fibrous, mesh like tissues of the lower dermis. This is what gives it the distinctive ‘orange peel’ appearance and also what makes it difficult to shift, and it is commonly found on the hips, thighs, bum, stomach and tops of the arms.

Lipstick can be a great way to make you look more attractive and sexy to the opposite sex. It is however, very important to pick the right color. If you use the wrong color it can make your skin look off-color and really draws attention to your face instead of complimenting it. This article will help you pick the lipstick color that’s right for you!  

 It is very important to use a color that is going to compliment your skin tone. If your skin color appears darker then you will see that plums, wine colors and very deep reds will suit your skin very well because your skin tone won’t be overpowered by these bright colors.

Your teenage years are home to some of the most exciting times in your life. During this time however your young body goes through changes you may not quite understand. Puberty can come at anytime during your ten years and sometimes even before. This is a time of high emotions, touch and go relationships and exploration. Then BOOM! Out of nowhere a pimple pops up right in the middle of your forehead. Of course it wouldn’t be fitting unless this happened a few days before homecoming right? Don’t stress, there are some surefire things you can do to help treat and prevent acne.

Every woman eventually has to face the big 4-0. However you’re makeup can help stretch out that 39^th birthday for many years to come! Here are just a few great makeup tips for women that want to stay in their 30’s for just a little bit longer.

The foundation for applying makeup professionally is having a good canvas to work with. Good skin is vital to applying good looking makeup. Make sure to fully clean and moisturize your face before applying any sort of makeup. Try to use products that are rich with retinals, peptides and antioxidants to help smooth out those tell-tale bags and lines. Before applying foundation, make sure to use something to smooth out the face like cover-up. Cover-up is a great product women over 40 can use to smooth out problem areas on the skin.

Some women have problems with the skin getting to red. Here is the solution:

Many of us have had a long standing battle with acne. Unfortunately acne doesn’t go away for a lot of women after college. Acne scars can be unsightly and can make wearing makeup a day necessity. There are various creams, salves, oils and other strange mixtures on the market to help eliminate acne scars. Most however, don’t live up to their hype. There is one sure-fire way to rid yourself of embarrassing acne scars though: Lemons….that’s right….Lemons.

Step 1

First and foremost you need a clean palate so to speak. Use your regular cleanser and clean your whole face thoroughly. Make sue that all of the makeup has been cleaned off and your skin dry. Refrain from using any astringents at this point, you can go back to your normal acne prevention methods after this treatment.

Step 2

Eye makeup is especially useful to really make the color of your eyes come alive. Eye

makeup products can make a smaller set of eyes look brighter and larger, and already large eyes can obtain a beautiful depth of color and richness as long as you are using the right shades and products.

It seems sometimes like we are more artists than anything else in the morning when it comes to makeup. 9 times out of 10 it takes years of practice to really understand how to use makeup properly for your skin tone and shape of face. There are some women unfortunately that will probably never understand how to wear makeup properly. I’m sure you’ve seen a couple examples! The first step in applying make up each day should be the eyes. The main reason for this is because the creams and foundations used on the other parts of your face can smear very easily and will make it next to impossible to apply eye make up properly.  

Dry skin is caused by low levels of sebum, the skin’s natural moisturizer, and needs careful attention so that it does not become too dry and damaged, as this can cause flaking and cracking. Many women have skin ‘dry zones’, and these commonly occur on the face, arms, legs, feet and hands and there are many natural and synthetic moisturizers now on the market that can target these areas very successfully.

Do I have dry skin?
You can get dry skin at different times of your life, so you may not have dry skin all of the time, but commonly sebum production does decrease with age, so as you get older it is likely you will find that you skin does need more moisturizing. Common symptoms of dry skin are a tight, parched feeling after washing, redness, irritation, flaking and itching. Your feet and hands can often get very dry, especially in the winter and you may find the skin getting so dehydrated that painful cracks and fissures develop that can become sore and infected if left untreated.

Mismatched colors

Pick colors that compliment your skin tone. This will help it look healthier and tone. Every girl knows that you need the pieces of your outfit to match, but alas, a lot of girls pick out tones and shades that are completely wrong for their skin tone. Remember… the right colors can make you look and feel more comfortable and confident.

Stop packing on the mascara.

Wearing excessive makeup can make dimples and lines seem deeper and can portray a harsher look to your face. Try to keep your shades lighter during the day and darker in the evening. Try talking to a professional to get an experts opinion on what colors and shades will compliment you best.

Make sure it fits!

If you aren’t wearing clothes that fit comfortably then you could end up appearing bigger than you really are. Additionally, wearing clothes that do no compliment your body’s shape or skin color can also make you seem disproportionate.