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7 Beauty Tips for Girls to Enhance Their Natural Beauty

By Guest Blogger, Mitravinda

7 Beauty Tips for Girls to Enhance Their Natural Beauty

 

To look and feel good, you have to pamper yourself and dedicate time to yourself, not only on the outside but also on the inside. A proper diet and small daily gestures can help us complete our beauty ritual to enhance our natural beauty and feel the change from within.

 

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Here are 7 beauty tips for you that will help you enhance your natural beauty! It is worth noting that these little things do not take much time at all and following them religiously can take you a long way in staying beautiful without much effort. Let’s check them out!

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For skin to look pretty and healthy, it is imperative that you clean your face every night, even if you do not wear makeup. Once you have a clean skin, you can take advantage of it by hydrating your skin with essential oil. Put a few drops in the palm of your hand, rub them to warm it, smell it to give you that relaxing moment and apply it on your face doing a little massage.

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It is also essential to take care of ourselves from the inside to have a beautiful outside. For that reason, it is recommended to take infusions of horsetail, thyme, dandelion or rosemary, which are very good body purifiers. Taking them after meals will help us improve digestion, get rid of gas and make us feel satiated. The juices of fruits and vegetables are also very good to purify the blood, although it is essential that they are natural and not packaged since they will provide all the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that we need. Lemon, celery, asparagus, apple, artichoke, and onion are excellent for detoxifying.

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Do not forget to exfoliate the skin, both the face and the body, once a week to activate blood circulation and eliminate dead cells. For the face, you can use a homemade exfoliator based on lemon, sugar, oil, and honey. For the body, you can use brown sugar and body oil, almond or honey. Massage the whole body and face with circular movements to relax the muscles. Likewise, facial massages are ideal for relaxing. You can undergo facial treatments at home with some oil or cream. Massage the entire face in all directions, rub the forehead from one side to the other, rub the neck from above to the clavicle with the thumbs, etc. Finally, you can apply rose water to refresh the face.

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To have beautiful skin, it is also crucial that we have a good diet. Do not forget that we are what we eat! This is why it is essential to drink a lot of water to have a well-hydrated skin and to consume fruits & vegetables that provide antioxidants and vitamins. Citrus fruits, nuts, bluefish and green leafy vegetables will help us retain our natural beauty.

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Indulging in any sports activity every day helps us feel better and fitter. Having a physically active life is also very important. Climbing more stairs, walking to places close by instead of taking a cab, walking the dog, etc. – everything counts! At the end of the day, you will feel more tired, and you will rest better. These daily physical activities also help in achieving glowing skin.

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You can take advantage of the bath time to relax. The ideal scenario is to light some aromatic candles, turn off the lights and use some aromatic bath salts to help you release the stress of the day. You can make homemade aromatic bath salts by mixing coarse salt, food coloring, essential oils and tea bags or dried flowers. Once everything is mixed, it is necessary to let it dry a few hours on a tray. After the bath, the pores of the skin are more open, so it is essential to hydrate the entire body very well with a body lotion. With regularity in this schedule, you will get a smoother and more luminous skin.

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The face mask is equally important. Make a mask for the face and the hair. For the face, make a clay-based mask to balance the oiliness and if your skin is on the drier side, make a nutritive one with fruits, honey, and yogurt. For the hair, use essential oils to nourish it and make it shine. You can apply heat to the hair so that the pores open up and the product penetrates better than usual.

 

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Lastly, if you feel that your eyes are tired or puffy, you can use cotton disks soaked in green tea and let them rest on your eyes or directly use tea bags. To complete your ritual, do not forget to wear your favorite perfume! Smelling good makes us feel better and more beautiful. If you do not want to use a perfume, you can use a body cream that smells good.

 

So, which tip will you use today to enhance your natural beauty?

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Authors Bio –

 

Mitravinda is a Nutritionist at DietChart with a doctoral degree in Food Science and Nutrition. She is a teacher, researcher, and author. Her passion for the subject prompted her to start writing blogs on various beauty-related topics such as home tips for glowing skin, how to get fair skin, beauty tips for glowing skin, etc. Through her blogs, she wishes to help people gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between food, nutrition, lifestyle, and health.

 

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Cosmetic Surgery Facts for Total Newbies

By Guest Blogger, Jenny H.

Cosmetic Surgery Facts for Total Newbies

Last year, 17.5 million Americans made the decision to get plastic surgery, according to ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) data. Minimally-invasive plastic surgery procedures, which require less recovery downtime, have increased in popularity by a whopping 200 percent. Women who are cosmetic surgery newbies will benefit from learning some interesting facts about plastic surgery, such as which procedures are the most popular, how much these procedures typically cost and what the benefits and risks of cosmetic surgery are. This guide is packed with useful facts which will help ladies to get answers to all of the plastic surgery questions that they’ve been afraid to ask.

Which procedures are hot right now?

Breast augmentations, liposuction and nose jobs (rhinoplasties) are the most popular forms of invasive plastic surgery in the USA. Botox is the most popular minimally-invasive form of cosmetic surgery for Americans. According to Webmd.com, breast augmentations are performed using saline or silicone implants. To avoid the cartoonish look of oversized implants (let’s call it the “Stormy Daniels effectâ€), women should choose implant sizes which are in scale to their body types. Liposuction is the process of removing fatty deposits with a special tool called a cannula. Nose jobs alter the bridges and/or tips of noses to give them a more refined appearance. Botox is injected into expression lines to smooth them out, by paralyzing underlying muscles. When Botox is used in moderation, there’s no “Cat Lady” look!

How much do these procedures cost?

Hollywood actresses and fashion models have a lot of cash to drop on plastic surgery. Women who don’t get massive paychecks need to worry about money. Breast augmentations have an average price tag of $6,325 USD, based on data from Realself.com. Liposuction has an average cost of $6,025 and nose reshaping generally costs around $7,475. One session of Botox injections will set a woman back about $550. Women who want the Hollywood look are willing to invest in themselves by paying big bucks for procedures. Many experience surges in self-esteem when they change their body parts or smooth out wrinkled complexions, or both.

What are the benefits and risks?

According to Smartskincare.com, invasive plastic surgery provides long-lasting benefits, but may trigger complications, including scarring. Also, invasive plastic surgery may not be right for women with certain pre-existing health issues, such as diabetes. Minimally-invasive plastic surgery offers benefits that are typically temporary. Most ladies who get Botox for wrinkle reduction access results that last from three to six months. Botox may cause drooping eyelids and/or bruising at and around the injection site.

Is plastic surgery a smart choice?

Every woman is different. For some ladies, plastic surgery is empowering. It gives them the capacity to look the way that they want to look. Women who already like themselves, but want some changes to their appearance, are ideal candidates for plastic surgery. Ladies who read fashion mags and watch TV and movies already know that most of their favorite models and actresses have had a little (or a lot) of help to look the way that they do. Women who want the Hollywood look may find that plastic surgery is a smart choice.

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5 Things You Can Do to Feel Better about Yourself

By Guest Blogger, Rebecca B.

5 Things You Can Do to Feel Better about Yourself

We can’t always feel our best or be at our best. But in order to live a happier and more stress-free life, there are certain things you can do to help the tough times flow by faster.

Exercise More

Did you know that exercise actually makes you happy? While doing your workout, your brain recognises the activity as stress, which is why it releases endorphins which are also known as the hormones of happiness. And the more you “torture†your body with exercise, the happier you are afterwards! You can even get hooked on your daily workout and it is probably the best addiction you can develop. There is a long list of benefits including a healthier heart, lower blood sugar levels, a slimmer figure, a sense of achievement, better mental health, to name but a few.

Most people find it hard to endure a certain type of exercise. We tend to give up for all sorts of reasons: it is too hard, we don’t have the time, it is more fun to do other things or we simply get bored of repeating the same drill over and over again. You can solve this problem by changing the type of workout you do. Combine different activities such as running, cycling, swimming and going to the gym. Or try out some fun new ways to keep fit such as power yoga, pilates, kickboxing or even dancing.

Enjoy a Long Walk by Yourself

If you want a quick fix for your body and soul, then go outside and take a stroll by yourself! Did you know you can spend a lot of calories just by walking? In one hour, you can burn about 200 calories, which is one snack. And just being outside alone and enjoying the fresh air will help you clear your mind and forget about anything that was previously bothering you. Beautiful scenery will help you even more, so go to a park, forest, river bank or simply stroll along quiet streets.

But what if it is too hot, too cold, too windy or too rainy outside? Then you can walk at home! All you need is a few square meters and a step counter. You can play the music you like or even watch a movie! And if you need extra motivation, find walk at home videos online.

Eat Healthy

Changing your eating habits can also help you feel better about yourself. If you want to lose weight, start counting calories. You can download an app to help you monitor what you eat and achieve your goals. You should also carefully choose the food you eat. Read the labels and avoid products which contain additives, artificial sweeteners, nitrites, nitrates, and other nasties.

You should also try to eat more organic food and cook your meals from scratch. Instead of buying a pasta sauce or mayonnaise, why not make them yourself. Fresh, healthy food tastes better anyway! Whenever you can, cook your meals, because it can be so rewarding. And if you don’t have time to do that, buy healthy, quality ingredients which can be tossed together and prepared quickly, or order food from trusty restaurants.

Have a Cosmetic Procedure

Not happy with your looks? Why not treat yourself with a cosmetic procedure! If you need a small boost, try one of the non-surgical treatments such as lip enhancement, face fillers, acne treatment or laser hair removal. Perhaps you have a tattoo you are no longer happy about? That can be fixed too!

Cosmetic surgery is nothing to be ashamed of if it can actually improve your overall wellbeing. A small intervention can boost your confidence and let you embrace new opportunities in life easier. In some cases, it can even improve your mental health!

Have a Pampering Session

 

And occasionally spoil yourself with a pampering session! Book a treatment at a beauty salon to fix your brows, get a wax or have your nails done. It will make you feel so much better about yourself! Or even go to a spa and enjoy a massage, an indulgent cosmetic treatment, a sauna or an energetic swim in the pool. It is a great idea for a girly outing with your bestie!

Alternatively, stay at home and dedicate an evening to yourself. Light up your favourite candles, make a bubble bath, put a rejuvenating mask on your face, do a scrub and use your most loved lotions and potions. Then tuck yourself in comfy pajamas and watch a series you are hooked on. It is one of the best ways to end the day and fill yourself with positive energy.

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15 Herbal Beauty Tips For Glowing Skin

By Guest Blogger, Amanda S.

15 Herbal Beauty Tips For Glowing Skin


Ðеаlthу-lооkÑ–ng skÑ–n Ñ–s а dеsÑ–rе thаt аll wе wоmеn suffеr frоm! Ð…uÑh Ñ–s оur mаdnеss thаt wе trу еvеrу Ñ€rоduÑt thаt Ñlаіms tо gÑ–vе us glоwÑ–ng skÑ–n. Wе ÑоmÑ€lеtеlу Ñ–gnоrе thе fаÑt thаt glоwÑ–ng Ñ–s аn Ñ–ndÑ–Ñаtіоn оf оur skÑ–n bеіng hеаlthу. Ðnd hеаlthу skÑ–n Ñ–s thе оnlу surе lаstÑ–ng wау tо hаvе glоwÑ–ng skÑ–n. РаÑkаgеd Ñ€rоduÑts wоrk оn оur оutwаrd fеаturеs аlоnе аnd thеу ÑhеmÑ–Ñаllу аÑtÑ–vе whÑ–Ñh Іs Ñеrtаіnlу nоt gооd оn thе lоng run.

 

Ѕо, gо hеrbаl! Тhе hеrbаl bеаutу tÑ–Ñ€s fоr hеаlthу-lооkÑ–ng skÑ–n Ñ€rоduÑts thаt уоu Ñаn mаkе уоursеlf usÑ–ng thе stuff Ñ–n уоur kÑ–tÑhеn оr уоu Ñаn buу nаturаl bеаutу Ñ€rоduÑt frоm mаrkеt! Ðnd thеу wоrk wоndеrs Ñ–n thе lоng run. Lоng-lаstÑ–ng rеsults аnd еÑоnоmÑ–Ñаl, whаt mоrе Ñаn уоu аsk fоr?

 

Lеt’s bеgÑ–n wÑ–th thе Ñ–ngrеdіеnts аnd thе fаÑе masks thаt аrе thе bеst hеrbаl tÑ–Ñ€s fоr glоwÑ–ng skÑ–n thаt уоu Ñаn fÑ–nd.

Тір 1: Grареs:

 

То аdd glоw tо уоur fаÑе, tаkе а fеw grареs аnd rub оn уоur fаÑе. Оr, mаkе Ñ–t Ñ–ntо а mask bу mаshÑ–ng thе grареs.

 

Тір 2: СuÑumbеr ЈuÑ–Ñе, GlуÑеrÑ–nе аnd Rоsе Wаtеr:

 

Міхіng tоgеthеr ÑuÑumbеr јuÑ–Ñе, glуÑеrÑ–nе аnd rоsе wаtеr Ñ–s vеrу еffеÑtÑ–vе. Usе Ñ–t bеfоrе wаlkÑ–ng оut Ñ–n thе sun аnd аftеr rеturnÑ–ng.

 

Тір 3: Ѕаndаlwооd, turmеrÑ–Ñ Ð°nd mÑ–lk:

 

Маkе а fÑ–nе раstе оf sаndаlwооd роwdеr, а lÑ–ttlе turmеrÑ–Ñ Ñ€Ð¾wdеr аnd mÑ–lk. Рut оn thÑ–s оn уоur fаÑе, lеаvе оn fоr а fеw mÑ–nutеs, аnd gеt nаturаl glоw аnd frеshnеss. Тhеrе аrе Ñеrtаіn nаturаl bеаutу Ñ€rоduÑts аvаіlаblе Ñ–n thе mаrkеt уоu Ñаn usе thаt tоо.

 

Тір 4: Ðоnеу аnd Ñrеаm:

Міхіng hоnеу аnd Ñrеаm Ñ–s а grеаt wау tо kеер thе skÑ–n sоft аnd hеаlthу-lооkÑ–ng, еsреÑіаllу durÑ–ng wÑ–ntеrtÑ–mе.

 

Тір 5: Frеsh mÑ–lk, sаlt аnd lÑ–mе јuÑ–Ñе:

 

Таkе Ñеrtаіn аmоunt оf frеsh mÑ–lk; аdd а ріnÑh оf sаlt аnd lÑ–ttlе lÑ–mе јuÑ–Ñе, Ñ–t Ñlеаnsеs аnd ореns skÑ–n роrеs.

 

Тір 6: Тоmаtо јuÑ–Ñе:

 

Тоmаtо ехtrаÑt, mіхеd wÑ–th lеmоn јuÑ–Ñе hеlÑ€s kеер fаÑе sоft аnd hеаlthу-lооkÑ–ng.

 

Тір 7: ТurmеrÑ–Ñ Ñ€Ð¾wdеr, whеаt flоur аnd sеsаmе оіl:

Маkе а раstе usÑ–ng turmеrÑ–Ñ Ñ€Ð¾wdеr, whеаt flоur аnd sеsаmе оіl. Рut оn thÑ–s оn уоur skÑ–n tо rеmоvе unwаntеd hаіr.

 

Тір 8: Саbbаgе јuÑ–Ñе аnd hоnеу:

 

Саbbаgе јuÑ–Ñе whеn mіхеd wÑ–th а lÑ–ttlе hоnеу аnd аррlіеd оn fаÑе Ñ€rеvеnts wrÑ–nklеs.

 

Тір 9: Саrrоt јuÑ–Ñе:

 

Ð…Ñ€rеаd оvеr Ñаrrоt јuÑ–Ñе оn thе fаÑе dÑ–rеÑtlу Ñ–s а grеаt wау tо gеt nаturаl glоw.

 

Тір 10: Ðоnеу аnd ÑÑ–nnаmоn роwdеr:

 

Маkе а раstе wÑ–th 3 роrtіоns оf hоnеу аnd 1 роrtіоn ÑÑ–nnаmоn роwdеr. Rub Ñ–n Ñ–t оn ріmÑ€lеs аnd lеаvе Ñ–t оvеrnÑ–ght. ТhÑ–s shоws а substаntіаl еffеÑt Ñ–n gеt rÑ–d оf ріmÑ€lеs аnd rеduÑÑ–ng thе sÑаrÑ–ng.

 

Тір 11: Grоundnut оіl аnd lÑ–mе јuÑ–Ñе:

 

Міх а lÑ–ttlе grоundnut оіl wÑ–th frеsh lÑ–mе јuÑ–Ñе аnd rub оn fаÑе tо Ñ€rеvеnt ріmÑ€lеs аnd blаÑkhеаds.

 

Тір 12: Ðlое Vеrа јuÑ–Ñе:

 

Ðррlуіng Ðlое Vеrа јuÑ–Ñе оn thе аffеÑtеd аrеаs hеlÑ€s Ñ–n rеduÑÑ–ng ріgmеntаtіоn mаrks аlоng wÑ–th hуdrаtÑ–ng thе skÑ–n.

 

Тір 13: Ghее аnd glуÑеrÑ–nе:

 

Ð mÑ–Ñ… оf ghее аnd glуÑеrÑ–nе Ñ–s а grеаt hоmе-mаdе mоіsturÑ–zеr.

 

Тір 14: Fullеr’s еаrth (ÐœultаnÑ– МіttÑ–), Rоsе Реtаls, Îееm, Ðоlу ВаsÑ–l аnd Rоsе Wаtеr:

 

Ðррlуіng а раstе usÑ–ng multаnÑ–mÑ–ttÑ–, rоsе реtаls, nееm lеаvеs роwdеr, bаsÑ–l lеаvеs роwdеr аnd а lÑ–ttlе rоsе/lеmоn wаtеr lеаvеs thе skÑ–n hеаlthу аnd shÑ–nÑ–ng.

 

Тір 15: ÐÑ€rÑ–Ñоts аnd уоgurt:

Міх арrÑ–Ñоts аnd уоgurt tо gеt а smооth раstе. ТhÑ–s Ñ–mÑ€rоvеs thе skÑ–n аnd gÑ–vеs а rеnеwеd lооk. Ðdd hоnеу tо thе mÑ–Ñ…turе Ñ–f уоu hаvе drу skÑ–n.

 

Ðll thеsе ÑоntrÑ–butе tо gооd skÑ–n hеаlth thаt rеsults Ñ–n glоwÑ–ng skÑ–n! Fоllоw thеsе hеrbаl bеаutу tÑ–Ñ€s аnd wаtÑh уоur ÑrаvÑ–ng mаtеrіаlÑ–zе!

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Find the Perfect Shade. Tips in Action:

By Tia Cristy

Tips in Action: Find The Perfect Shade.
Tired of buying lipstick, getting it home, and it doesn’t work?

The color is all wrong!

The perfect shade of lipstick is out there, it can just be unnerving to find. This tip is the easiest way to match your own personal shade. Whether the color is matte, shimmer, or shine this easy tip can help.

Holding the sample color or tube up to the back of your hand in between the thumb and pointer finger will give you the best area to see if it’s a tone match. If your skin tone doesn’t scream, “ewww!”, then you may have found a match. If your skin tone looks amazing, then you’ve definitely have found a good color that will work for you.

If it’s a sample or product tester, you can rub the color right onto your hand. However, there’s no need to break a seal on a product. That’s just wrong. Holding the color up to the hand should be sufficient. (Please, do not break a seal to test or buy an already broken seal when it comes to makeup.)

The ‘holdup to the back of the hand’ method works with other colors too. Whether it’s makeup, hair color, or clothing, matching your personal skin tone can make or break your look.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
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