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Wednesday, 8 February 2012

How to: BEAT the Wrinkles

 Hi all! Today's post is all about how to remove and minimise the appearance of wrinkles. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Here's the tips and tricks in making those unwanted wrinkle to disappear.


1. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Most wrinkles are caused by sun damage. Further color and texture changes and deepening of wrinkles can be avoided with religious use of an SPF 15 or higher.

2. Don't rely on your makeup. While many foundations offer some sun protection (they may even boast an SPF on the bottle), you'd need to apply several teaspoons to get adequate coverage. Use a separate sunscreen instead.

3. Invest in sunglasses. Squinting in bright sun can exacerbate wrinkles around the eyes. A basic pair of UV-blocking shades works wonders to stave off these wrinkles!

4. Watch your expressions. Years of brow furrowing or resting your cheek on your hand can cause wrinkles to form. Take note of your repetitive facial gestures and put a stop to those that are affecting your skin.


 

I hope these few tricks can help you to get rid of those irritating wrinkles!




Tuesday, 7 February 2012

What are your beauty routine that you carry out at home? Share with us your tips!

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Healthy yet simple breakfast ideas

Do you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?  The reason is simple. A good breakfast provides the nutrients that people need to start their day off right.  
Some simple breakfast meals to share:
1. Oatmeal 
Steel-cut oatmeal is probably the healthier choice, but if you are in a hurry, the instant oatmeal will do fine.

2. Cereals
Choose your favourite cereal and add milk!

3. Fresh fruit salad Cut up some apples, melons, berries, oranges, pears, bananas, or any of your favorite fruits. Add a little bit of lime, lemon juice or salad dressings to make it complete.

4. Eggs
Eggs can be prepared in many ways to make a perfect breakfast. Some of which are, half-boiled egg, hard-boiled egg, scramble, sunny side-up. What's more? You can add ingredients like, ham and cheese to complete it. 

Myths and Facts about Eating Breakfast

Myth:  Children who eat breakfast tend to be overweight.
Fact:  Children who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight.


 

Fruits that aids you getting your radiant looking skin

Here is an all-natural face and skin cleanser-beautifier using available fruits, based on an Indian regimen. Follow the simple procedures to have a more radiant looking skin:
Apples:
Apples can used as great conditioner and toner. They have been used for centuries for their skin-healing powers. Add a cup of apple juice to your bath to cleanse and soften your skin. The juice of apple can be used as breathe freshener. Apple juice when applied to your hair scalp can prevent dandruff. Use as a final rinse after shampooing your hair.
Banana:
Banana can be used for moisturizing and soothing your skin and hair. They are rich in protein and natural fats and can be used by all skin types. An easy facemask that will make your skin smooth is to apply mashed banana over your skin and keep it for 15 minutes, rinse off with warm water and moisturize well. Mashed banana also makes a wonderful hair conditioner mixed with a teaspoon or two of honey.
Lemons:
A classic home beauty ingredient, lemons are used to cleanse and freshen the skin and hair. Use lemon slices to soften rough skin spots such as elbows and heels. Lemon slices also help deodorize and mix a few teaspoons of lemon juice in your bath and you will feel fresh the whole day. Lemon juice can be added to your favorite cleanser or shampoo to refresh and tone your scalp. It also helps prevent dandruff.
Papaya:
Papaya is rich in natural enzymes and is the best treatment for cleansing your skin. For having a fresh and glowing skin apply the oaste of mashed papaya and 3 teaspoons of aloe vera gel and massage all over your body monthly. Leave on your skin for no more than five minutes and rinse thoroughly. Do not use on your face and avoid sensitive skin areas.
Peaches:
Peaches are best for soothing and cleansing dry skin. Mash a fresh peach and combine with a tablespoon of plain yogurt to make a smooth paste. Apply on the skin and keep it for 15 mins and then wash off with cold water.
Pineapple:
Like papaya pineapples are also good skin softeners, which cleanse and rejuvenate dull and dry skin, especially for classic rough skin spots like knees, elbows, and heels. Use a slice of pineapple as you would a sponge or loofah to scrub your body in the bath or shower.
Strawberry:
Strawberry can be used for conditioning and skin toning treatment. They are rich in salicylic acid an ingredient found in many commercial acne creams and thus are the best treatment for troubled or teenage skin. Mix 1/2-cup fresh strawberries with a tablespoon of sour cream for a weekly facial mask. Eating fresh berries will also help whiten your teeth and keep your breath fresh.

Friday, 3 February 2012

8 Ways for a Beautiful Pimple-free Face

1. Skin Cleansing Regimen
The basic trick is to always keep your skin as dirt free as possible. That is keeping it clean by a daily cleansing routine. Water alone can not prevent pimples on getting on your face, but a mild soap and warm water tandem can eliminate excessive dirts and oils clogging the pores. Using warm water loosens up the pores, thus giving you chances on removing those stacked up dirt and rinsing with cool water closes them up. Mild soap is the safest to use if you don’t know your skin type. To help prevent the oil buildup that can contribute to acne, wash your face twice a day with a mild soap and warm water. Don't scrub your face hard with a washcloth — acne can't be scrubbed away, and scrubbing may actually make it worse by irritating the skin and pores. Try cleansing your face as gently as you can. Remember adding more than enough oils to your skin would only adding clogs to the skin. The easier your skin breaths, the lesser problems they will give you and you will need a lot of patience and discipline to do it!

2 Don’t Over clean
Over cleansing can mean washing your face more than necessary or by using a too harsh cleaner. It is destructive to the skin’s function because it strips away the natural oils and disrupts the protective layer of the skin leading to dryness and irritations.
Cleansing products should not contain deodorants, they may aggravate your skin and eventually clog the pores. Apply a moisturizer to replenish the skin after each cleanse.
3. Avoid using too much makeup or going to bed with makeup on.
Make- ups often contain potential skin irritants and should be used minimally. If left overnight, percolates your pores, clogs and congests your skin. Be sure to wash your face before going to bed and after waking up before you put on another one. After removing make up, awash your face again to cleanse up the face.
4. Change your Pillowcase more often
Make sure to clean your pillowcase regularly, they are your face’s best friend. Your face comes in contact every night with the pillow case and leaving some oils and germs. Constant rubbing (while sleeping) can cause pimple outbreak or even acne. Wash or change your pillow cases weekly.
5. Lessen the tensions
Stress doesn't usually cause acne. Realize that pimples are often the result of hormonal shifts and will go away once the hormone irregularity is corrected. Stress, although it can make existing acne worse because stress increases sebum production. So try to relax a bit to control the process.
6. Dump some myths
There are also myths about what helps make acne better. Acne isn't really helped by the sun. Although a tan can temporarily make acne look less severe, it won't help it go away permanently — and some people find that the oils their skin produces after being in the sun make their pimples worse.
7. Remove skin radicals
To have beautiful, soft, radiant face, you need to eat plenty of the right stuff: fresh fruits, vegetables, fiber, and water. Water and fiber are critical because it helps to move out toxins using the regular channels of elimination rather than using the skin as an exit point. Eat healthy – proper diet and vitamin intake is vital for healthy skin. Drinking water also helps skin look and feel better by hydrating the skin.
8. A Healthy living
Well of course, basically we know the rules on keeping our body healthy by avoiding too much drinking alcohols, smoking, and unbalanced sleeping habits. These contribute to the impairment of the body hormone regulations should be lessened or skipped. Likewise a good exercise, sweating it out a little can help remove the toxins out of the body. Make sure to shower or wash your face every sessions to lessen the possibility of dirt reentry in your pores.
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Thursday, 2 February 2012

Makeover Transformation

Hi Readers!

Sometime last week, Sara (one of Simply Beautilicious loyal reader) approached us to give her a mini makeover as she had a special date! *Excites*





On the day of her date, we met up with her and proceeded to do her hair, makeup plus her nails too! Not wanting you guys to miss out on the beauty tips we applied for her,we would like to share the video and photos of the whole makeover process.Watch how we incorporate various beauty tips in transforming Sara's look!














Want to find out how she looks like after the transformation? 

Watch to find out~!



Thank you for watching!

-Be simple, be you!

Getting rid of dark circles

Troubled over those dark circles? 
Simple tips and tricks you can implement and get rid of dark circles under eyes the natural way:

Tip #1: Eat Healthy - ' You are what you eat'

In the previous post by SimplyBeautilicious, we have emphasized on eating beauty food to stay healthy and look good at the same time!
You might ask, "What does this have to do with dark circles?" Well, the skin, amazingly, is the largest organ in your body. If you aren’t providing your skin with adequate nutrients and in the correct ratio, you will start to see signs of premature aging such as dark circles.
And remember, nothing that you can apply to the outside of your skin can beat the results you will see from healing within! So start eating smart :)


Tip #2: Exercise your facial muscles! 
Eye Massage For Dark Circles
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You might have noticed that some people spend a part of each day exercising. This is because there is no gravity in space, and muscles that are not used can actually start to disintegrate.
Your face is supported by a muscular system; neglecting to strengthen and tone your face can increase age-related symptoms such as dark circles under your eyes.
While skin creams may add necessary nutrients to targeted areas of your face, eye creams do not have the ability to rebuild and tone your facial structure and, at best, provide only a temporary solution.

Tip #3: Shape your habits!

Your overall lifestyle is what determines your ability to fight the signs of aging, so a healthy lifestyle should be a part of any skin-care and anti-aging regimen.
While you have discovered the three most important factors necessary to fight dark circles, you need a way to apply this knowledge. Using general good habits may increase your youthful appearance, but the best results are seen when you apply healthy habits along with a targeted plan.

Most importantly, SMILE and stay happy always!

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Poem of the day!!



The beauty of a woman
Is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure that she carries,
Or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows,
And the beauty of a woman
With passing years only grows!


~by Teresa Mahieu~