& What is your acne telling you? The Beauty Gypsy. Beauty myths debunked. Before applying polish paint on a clear base coat to avoid turning your nails yellow.
The truth behind 18 commonly held beauty beliefs.Sitting down and crossing your legs won't cause varicose veinsDrinking water doesn't keep your skin from drying out (RealSimple.com) -- Myth 1: Crossing your legs will give you varicose veins. Sitting down and crossing your legs won't cause varicose or spider veins, but standing may. Pronounced veins often crop up on people who either have a genetic predisposition to them or have jobs that require them to stand a lot, says Kevin Pinski, a dermatologist in Chicago. Standing makes the vascular network work extra hard to pump blood from the legs up to the heart. Real Simple: Long-Lasting Beauty Solutions Myth 2: You can get rid of cellulite. Ah, if only. Myth 3: Shaving will make your hair grow back darker and thicker. "Hair that hasn't been cut grows to a point," says Heather Woolery-Lloyd, a dermatologist in Miami.
10 Baking Soda Beauty Recipes. Baking soda is useful far beyond the kitchen.
You probably know that you can clean your house with baking soda, but did you know it can also come in handy as part of your beauty regimen? Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which helps to regulate pH, and that makes it great for beauty recipes. How does it work? Baking Soda helps items maintain the perfect acidity level and can also buffer substances from further pH changes. These dual capabilities allow it to neutralize odors, such as in your refrigerator, and maintain a pH level, such as in laundry water. Facial Scrub: You can give yourself an inexpensive and invigorating body scrub and facial. Conditioner: We all know the benefits of vinegar to your hair, but baking soda has a place as well. Beauty Tips For Lazy Girls. How to Correct 8 Common Beauty Mistakes. Unnecessary Cosmetics - You Don't Need Toner, Foot Masks and More. DIY Teeth Whitening.
^riza^ / CC by 2.0 Are you a soda/coffee/tea drinker (guilty, kinda guilty and guilty) lookin’ for a quick and easy way to whiten up those used-to-be pearly whites?
Peta2 to the rescue! The magical ingredient in today’s DIY beauty blend is strawberry (have you noticed our fruity theme on the peta2 blog?). Strawberries contain malic acid which helps remove tooth discoloration. Add a little baking soda into the mix (as a buffer), and BAM—you’ve got yourself a natural tooth whitener! What you’ll need: 1 ripe strawberry1/2 teaspoon of baking soda Mash the strawberry and mix it in with the baking soda. How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner - How to Apply Red Lipstick at WomansDay.com - Womans Day. We asked what intimidates you most about beauty, and you answered: wearing red lipstick, committing to a new hairstyle, waxing your legs, wearing false eyelashes and applying liquid eyeliner.
But don’t fear: Follow our step-by-step guides, and you’ll learn how to get each look right. 1. Red Lipstick “I shy away from red lipstick because I’m afraid it’s too flashy and will make me look like a clown.” —Kielin Greeley, 40, Tenafly, NJ If you’re used to wearing muted colors, a rich, saturated red may seem too bold for anything but special occasions. Application Tip“Paint on color with a lipbrush,” suggests King. A handy guide to choosing the red that complements your skin tone: Light Skin: Cool blue-based reds like Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor in Red Revival ($7.49; at drugstores) will enhance your rosy complexion.
Dark Skin: Pick a red with a touch of brown to highlight the warm hints of caramel in your skin. 2. Avoid a hair “don’t” by speaking your stylist’s language. 3. 4. Seven Surprising Uses for Baking Soda - Health - GOOD - StumbleUpon. 15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf. How to tie a half-bow scarf To tie the half-bow scarf, you should first loop the scarf around your neck and tie once– like the first step of tying your shoelaces.
Then, take one side of the scarf and make a one loop, as if you were only tying one side of the bow on your shoes. Take the longer section of the scarf and wrap it in front and then behind the entire scarf, next to your neck. Fluff the loop afterwards to taste. This is a variation on this half-bow scarf tutorial. How to tie a scarf bow Wrap the scarf around your neck and make sure both ends are even. Low-Calorie, Lower-Fat Alternative Foods - StumbleUpon. Tips To Keep Weight Off Forever - Oprah.com - StumbleUpon.