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We’ve all experienced a fashion emergency or wished we could improve out beauty regimen with easy, inexpensive adjustments. So here are some quick and easy ways to stave off that unsightly pimple, keep under eye bags at bay and have gorgeous skin all year long.

Pimple Rx

Feel a pimple coming on and can’t walk around with chalky white toothpaste on your face? Try dabbing some of your perfume on the blemish a few times throughout the day. The alcohol in the perfume will help dry it out (plus you’ll smell great!).

Sleep better

Have trouble falling asleep but you’ve exhausted your sleep aid prescription? Why not try to catch some Z’s the natural way? Lavender is known to promote alpha waves, which are necessary for restful sleep. Try soaking in a bath before bed with Lavender salts or Lavender oil.

Here’s another idea: take a Lavender face pillow and pop it in the microwave on low for a couple of minutes, then place inside your pillowcase. Put your arms over your head and clasp hands, then stretch your clasped arms as far to the right as possible (make sure you remain comfortable) and then back over your body to the left. Repeat about five times. Breathe in deeply as you do these stretches, which will get the oxygen flowing.

Perfect that Pout

We can only dream of having lips like Angelina-well naturally anyway. Most of us have at least thought about using a lip plumper, hoping to look in the mirror and see gloriously luscious lips smiling back at us. The key is getting lips ready for lip plumper, so it can penetrate and do its job.
Here’s a little trick that won’t cost you a dime. Apply a small amount of Vaseline on a soft bristle tooth brush that’s been moistioned with warm water. Ever so gently brush lips for about 2 minutes-you might want to do this while watching TV, two minutes can feel like forever. Remove the Vaseline with moistened towelette or soft washcloth and then blot dry. Apply moisturizer, sunscreen and lip plumper. Then go show off your beautifully plumped lips.

p.s. If you don’t want to splurge on a store-bought lip plumper, dab a tiny-and we mean tiny-amount of Cayenne pepper on your lips. It’ll sting a little, but what’s a little pain in the name of looking gorgeous?

Baby Soft Skin

Wonder why some women appear to have plump, hydrated skin even in the middle of winter while yours is so dry it hurts to smile? Chances are those other ladies are doing a few things differently-or else they are genetically perfect and we don’t like them anyway.

When it comes to keeping your skin hydrated it only makes sense to drink lots of water. Water keeps the cells in your body quenched, so your skin looks luminous and your appetite is curbed (great skin and a trim figure-it’s too for the price of one!). You’ve heard it before but we’ll say it again, get eight 8oz glasses a day. Your skin will thank you.

Here’s something you may not have heard before: distilled water is the best for drinking because chlorine and other contaminants are greatly reduced when the water is boiled. To hydrate your skin throughout the day try a purified water mister.

Moisturizing Basics

The best time to moisturize is immediately after bathing when your body is damp and moist. Smooth on Body Butter, Body Cream, or Body Lotion to lock in moisture. And you don’t have to spend a lot of money.

Some may think the more expensive a moisturizer is, the more effective it will be against dry skin. But this really is a myth. That’s not to say expensive lotions don’t make us feel more luxurious (even if it’s just because we know how much it cost). But the good news is-especially if you don’t have a $200 a month beauty budget-is that you can still yourself to radiant, glowing skin for the cost of your daily Starbucks and muffin, just by visiting your local drugstore. There are lots of great moisurizers that hydrate and condition dry, thirsty skin with natural ingredients like shea butter and vitamin E.

In addition to applying lotion daily, here are some other helpful tips to keep skin smooth during the winter months:

• Keep your shower times shorter and limit your exposure to hot water. Try turning on the radio and limiting yourself to just 2-3 songs as a guide.
• Avoid intense scrubbing while showering. Choose a soft soap rather than an exfolient. Here’s an idea. The SALUX Beauty Skin Cloth gently exfoliates the skin with a special texture that stimulates blood circulation, while requiring you to use less soap.
• Don’t forget your sunscreen! Sun damage can still happen with clouds in the sky, so it’s very important to continue to wear no less than SPF 15 every day.

Frizz-free hair

On the go and forgot your hair pomade? Don’t freak out-and certainly don’t let your hair freak out. Apply a small dollup of hand lotion in your hands, then gently smooth hands over your hair. This will help to tame unruly hair. You can also use a tiny amount of Vaseline on the ends of your hair.
For future hair emergencies, make sure to pick up one of these great products to keep on hand and in your medicine cabinet: Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream , Biosilk Silk Therapy, which also doubles as a great skin salve, and Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss.

De-puff eyes

Trust me I’ve become a pro at de-puffing eyes. Computer strain, too little sleep, too much sleep, stress-you name it and it makes my eyes puff up like a cream cheese wonton. If you’re looking for a quick fix that’s more effective than cucumbers, try a green tea or black tea bag (it must contain caffeine). Dip it in hot water then toss it in the freezer for 5 minutes. If you have some foresight pop an anti-histamine like Benedryl the night before and you’ll wake up bag-free. Supplements can help with puffiness too. MSM with Glucosamine, Flax Oil and Evening Primrose Oil seem to help alleviate puffiness.

Fake tan streaks

With all the publicity about skin cancer you feel guilty getting a tan the old fashioned way. So you tried a self-tanner or maybe you opted for the Mystic Tan booth. Unfortunately you ended up with the telltale streaks on your arms, legs, feet … okay everywhere. Don’t worry, you don’t have to wear a turtleneck and pants until it fades. Hop in the shower right away (some will inevitably come off anyway) and generously rub down with an exfoliating body scrub followed by a rigorous scrubbing with a loofah. For really bad cases around the ankles, feet, elbows and hands (usually the driest parts of your body), you can use a callous file to eliminate unsightly streaks. We don’t recommend incorporating these measures into your regular routine but if you’ve got a hot date or a big event you can’t exactly show up looking like you got in a fight with a can of orange spray paint either.

Better yet–avoid rubbing your skin raw with St. Tropez Self-Tan Remover. Like magic it removes unsightly stains from your palms and other body parts if you mess up (the only caveat: it only works up to 4 hours after you apply self tanner). Find it at Sephora, Bath and Body Works, Victoria’s Secret and Red Door Salons.

For a more even self-tanner application, try Tan Airbrush in a Can. We love it!

Beauty Improvs

When you don’t have …

• Hair gel USE … Lotion
• Mascara USE … Vaseline (it works! Just go light, you don’t want to have gloppy lashes)
• Zit cream USE … Perfume for on-the-go/White toothepaste for at-home use only.
• Lip gloss USE … Vaseline
• Neosporan USE … Honey
• Lip plumper USE … Cayenne pepper
• Eye gel USE … Frozen tea bags

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Skin Care

A Combination of evil elements in the world today can take its toll on our skin. From air pollution to central heating it can all lead to one thing; skin damage.

In this article we detail how you can make homemade recipes to replenish and revive your skin. Your skin reflects what is going on inside, just like your hair does, so sometimes we have to look within to see where any problems are lying. Here are some tips on keeping your skin healthy.

• Sleep is number one, not getting enough sleep can lead to dull skin.
• Hydration is the key to healthy skin.
• Keep your skin moisturized throughout the day.
• Use facial masks at least once a week.
• Exfoliate twice a week maximum.
• Treat your face gently, do not tug or pull skin when applying make-up. This can damage the skin, and the elasticity, as you get older.
• Never go to bed with make-up on.
• Always use a higher factor sun cream on your face and your lips (they can get burnt too!)
• Vitamin A is a must for healthy skin, if you do not have enough in your diet you should think about getting it in supplement form.
• Give you skin a breather whenever possible as cosmetics can clog up the pored and this will result in spots.

Homemade Miracles

Banana Cream – Anti Wrinkle Formula

As we get older our skin loses copper and this results in wrinkles. There is no cosmetic in this world that can prevent wrinkles, all we can do is delay their arrival. The rich ingredients in bananas can be soaked into the skin, and prevent wrinkles.

You will need:

1 Banana

• Mash the banana in a small dish
• Spread the mixture all over your face
• Leave for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Splash face with cold water
• Gently pat dry.

Deep Sea Exfoliate

It is very important to exfoliate the skin, as this allows for dead skin to be removed and lets facial creams absorb more effectively into the skin.

You will need:

Sea Salt

Olive oil

Cotton Wool

• Put your salt in a dish and pour in Olive oil.
• Dampen your face with luke warm water.
• Gently massage the mix in circular motions over your skin.
• Avoiding the eye area.
• Remove excess mixture with cotton wool.
• Rinse the face with cold water
• Gently pat dry

Note* You can replace the sea salt with sugar.

Sweet Apple Facial Mask

This mask is excellent for oily or skin prone to spots.

You will need:

1 Apple

Honey

• Grate the apple into very fine pieces.
• Add 5 teaspoons of Honey to the apple
• Mix well.
• Smooth the mixture over your skin.
• Leave for 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with cool water.

Creamy Orange Facial Mask

The sensation from this mask is both cooling and relaxing. The yogurt works as a cleanser and it also nourishes the skin. The orange is full of Vitamins and AHA’s. It is a great mask if you are feeling sluggish and need a pick me up.

You will need:

Natural Yogurt

1 Orange

• Juice the orange, collecting juice in a glass.
• Add about half the juice from the orange to 1 teaspoon of yogurt.
• Mix well, and apply to skin.
• Relax for 5 minutes
• Rinse well.

Hot Fruits – Facial Sauna

This opens the pores and is an ideal time to do a facial mask after this treatment. You should never use a facial sauna if you are pregnant, or suffer from breathing conditions.

You will need:

Oily Skin – Lemon and Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Normal Skin – Mandarin and Lavender Essential Oil

Dry Skin – Rose and Chamomile

• Fill a bowl with water that was near to the boil
• Add four drops of the essential oil that applies for your skin type.
• Place a towel over your head and lean over the bowl
• Relax with your head over the bowl letting no air in for 5 minutes

Always be cautious when trying out a new beauty regime. Allergic reactions are common and we would always advise testing out products on your arm at least 24 hours prior to using the full product. Consult with your beautician if you are experiencing problems.