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6 Essential Oils for Beautiful Skin

Oils are usually used to relax and release stress. They are also very effective to have a beautiful skin and combat skin problems such as acne. In addition, one of the main benefit of these essential oil is that they help to eliminate acne and blackheads without damaging the skin. For beautiful, soft and healthy skin, practically nothing is better than these essential oils due to their outstanding properties.

I recommend a list of 6 essential oils for beautiful and smooth skin. They will not only help you to eliminate acne and blackheads, but also to erase skin blemishes and reduce small premature wrinkles without damaging the sensitive and delicate skin.

Clary Sage oil

The essential oil of Clary Sage is extracted from its leaves. It has calming, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties. This is the oil that penetrate deeply into skin and can regenerate and balance the skin well. Combine few drops of Clary Sage oil with coconut oil and massage it onto your skin, and get flawless, smooth skin. This oil is very effective to relieve muscles stiffness, back pain, headache and maintains the blood pressure also. You can also use it with coconut oil or olive oil for hair massage. Not only it stimulates your hair growth, but also helpful to cure dandruff.

Eucalyptus oil

The eucalyptus has disinfectant and anti-bacterial properties that help to eliminate blackheads.The oil of eucalyptus cleanses the skin deeply and releases parasites or harmful bacteria.

Lavender oil

The lavender is a versatile little oil. You can use it to treat acne as to eliminate fatigue. It is a good oil for the skin, it relaxes the muscles after exercise and promotes relaxation .

Lemon oil

The oil of lemon to help restore the natural balance of the skin. This is a very well known to eliminate acne and skin blemishes oil. After application, avoid sun exposure.

Myrrh oil

The myrrh is one of the most popular oils. It is very effective to treat wounds and scars, but also to eliminate warts and clean the bacteria which is responsible for acne.

Patchouli oil

The patchouli is an essential oil that I advise you to find a nice complexion. It is a perfect moisturizer to combat acne and promote healing. Moreover, its fragrance is ideal to relax and meditate.

February 8, 2014
Tips to Increase Hair Growth Speed

Women with thick and lengthy hair generally leaves a great impact on others. Healthy hair grows approximately 1 cm per month, so about 12 cm a year. In some people, the hair grows much more slowly, and they want to speed up hair growth. So don’t get worried and try these natural tips and remedies for healthy hair growth.

[tip number=”1″ heading=”Hair growth accelerate with tomatoes”]Press out the juice of three fully ripe tomatoes and mix it well with an egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 tablespoon water. Apply this mixture on your hair completely. Leave it on your hair for about 30 minutes and then rinsed out with warm water. This natural home remedy not only make your hair grow faster, but also strengthens them immensely. It also prevents the hair loss. It is recommended to repeat the application once a week.[/tip]

[tip number=”2″ heading=”Scalp massage with natural oils”]Scalp massage with natural oil is very effective way to speed up hair growth. Coconut oil, olive oil or rosemary oil are best for hair. Massage with one of these oils on the scalp, then wrap your head with a plastic. Due to the rising body heat, the scalp is naturally heated and the oil unfolds as its effectiveness. This 30 minute treatment stimulates the scalp, improves the blood circulation and also stimulates hair growth. In addition, it nourishes the hair roots and highly effective against dandruff. It gives your hair a silky shine.[/tip]

[tip number=”3″ heading=”Tears of joy by the onion conditioner”]Boil a whole onion with 4 garlic cloves and 2 cinnamon sticks. Make its slightly thick paste. Simply massage this paste on your hair roots for 15 minutes and then rinse with clear water. Onions bring tears to the eyes, but they will become tears of joy! This remedy makes your hair longer, stronger and more voluminous. This onion conditioner is recommended for only those people with a natural hair color.[/tip]

[tip number=”4″ heading=”Hair trimming”]Human hair grows an average of 12-15 cm per year. Due to split ends, hair has no chance of healthy growth. For this reason, you should at least get cut the hair tips every month and so the split ends efficiently prevent.[/tip]

[tip number=”5″ heading=”Healthy Diet = Healthy Hair”]Whole grains, nuts, carrots, yogurt, broccoli, green vegetables, beans, fish, eggs and lots of fruits should be on the menu, as the minerals and proteins contained in these foods, speed up hair growth tremendously.[/tip]

[tip number=”6″ heading=”Proper sleep”]Keep in mind that hair need their particular sleep. At-least take 6-8 hour sleep, because for good health, glowing skin and healthy hair a complete and proper sleep is necessary.[/tip]

February 3, 2014
5 simple steps to fix broken makeup kit

February 1, 2014
Stunning Makeup Tips for Colored Eyes
The look and the smile are vital components for beauty, for this we have to try to exploit them in the right way using the colors. And then … eyeshadow from the most varied shades, colored powders for the face, lipsticks light, dark, shiny and pearly…
We use makeup as a tool, a mean by which we can feel more feminine, more beautiful in the midst of others. Good makeup highlights our physical characteristics and hides some small flaws… thanks to makeup 🙂
Eye make-up is not easy! It’s still possible to follow some basic tips to harmonize form and color. For eye makeup, it is important to take into consideration the color of the skin, eyes, hair, clothing and accessories.

Amazing makeup tips for ladies with blue eyes

Eyeshadow:
Grasp the idea of violet eyeshadow to highlight the respective color of your eyes. Lavender is suitable for daytime, although plum is a fantastic choice for nighttime. For special occasions, blue-eyed women also can try metallic (both silver and gold), turquoise and icy pink eyeshadow. For the office, stay with brownish, floral, terracotta and basic shades of eyeshadow. For smoky eye makeup, charcoal gray or purple shadows will look awesome.

Mascara:
Dark blue and navy blue mascara looks fantastic on blue eyes.

Eyeliner:
Charcoal eyeliner looks remarkable on blue eyes.

Blush:
Apply gentle sweep of blush in a natural color.

Lip color:
Select a matte lipstick in a peachy brownish color or a soft pink.

Best makeup tips for females with brown eyes

Brown eye is just one color that works well with a lot of eyeshadow colors. Black and brown eyeliner looks adorable on brown eyes. Brown eyeliner is ideal for daytime while black in night. Apply dark brown eyeliner together with light eyeshadow to set focus on your eyes. Brown-eyed women must consider metallic silver eyeshadow combined with metallic plum eyeliner to get attractive look.
- If you have dark brown eyes use plum, natural green and charcoal gray shades of eyeshadow.
- If you have medium brown eyes must use green, violet or bronze shades. Almost all eyeshadow colors suits on medium brown eyes.
- If your eyes have light brown color use dark brownish eyeliner instead of black. Apply natural shades of eyeshadow to look prettier.
Incredible makeup tips for women with green eyes

Eyeshadow:
Use purple, deep plum and grayish-lavender shades in your eye makeup. In evening functions bronze, copper and gold eye shades look fabulous on green eyes.

Mascara:
Brown mascara looks good on green eyes.

Eyeliner:
Charcoal and chocolate brown eyeliner suits on green eyes.
January 28, 2014
22 Best Makeup Primers Ever
1. BY TERRY – Hyaluronic Hydra Primer

Properties
- It fill the hollows, fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduce enlarged pores
- Controls shine without drying the skin
byterry.com
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2. DERMABLEND PROFESSIONAL – SkinPerfector Blemish and Oil Clearing Primer

Properties
- Suited to sensitive and hypersensitive skins
- It helps to clear acne blemishes
- Make the skin pores tighter while managing shine
- Makes skin tone hydrated
- Skin looks new and flawless
dermablend.com
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3. SUNDAY RILEY – Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer

Properties
- It is Oil-free and oxygen-rich
barneys.com
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4. laura mercier – Foundation Primer (radiance)

Properties
- Perfect for almost all skin types
- Improves makeup as well as foundation
lauramercier.com
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5. ElizabethArden – Visible Difference Retexturizing Primer

Properties
- It reduces the appearance of pores
- Also improve skin tone
elizabetharden.com
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6. smashbox – Photo Finish More Than Primer Dark Spot Correcting

Properties
- It remove dark spots
- Minimize acne marks
- Boosts radiance
- Makes the skin smoother and brighter
- Reduce fine lines and skin pores for flawless makeup application
smashbox.com
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7. Benefit the POREfessional – PRO balm

Properties
- It suits almost all skin tones
- Rapidly reduce skin pores
- Makes skin smoother
- Helps makeup to stay last longer
- Protects skin from free radicals
benefitcosmetics.com
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8. Too Faced – Primed & Poreless Pure

Properties
- It is helpful for sensitive skin
- It is oil free and smooths skin
- It erase pores and imperfections
- Skin appears more fresh and glowing
toofaced.com
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9. CHANTECAILLE – Ultra Sun Protection (SPF 50) Anti-Glycation Primer

Properties
- It protect skin from free radicals and UVB rays
chantecaille.com
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10. Lissante- Smoothing Makeup Base

Properties
- It fills fine lines and reduce wrinkles
- It gives you smoothed and even complexion
ricaud.com
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11. DIOR- Skinflash Primer (001 Sheer Glow)

Properties
- It reduces zones and signs of fatigue
- Brightens the complexion immediately
dior.com
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12. Sisley – Instant Perfect Balancing Primer

Properties
- It smoothed & plumped wrinkles and fine lines instantly
- Reduces shine, enlarged pores, irregularities and shadows
- Makes complexion radiant and even
- The skin looks fresh and relaxed
sisley-paris.com
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13. MAC – Prep+Prime Skin Primer

Properties
- It soothes the skin.
- Absorbs excess oil
- evens out redness
maccosmetics.com
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14. CLINIQUE – Superprimer Face Primer (Universal Face Primer)

Properties
- It is an oil free primer
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
sephora.com
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15. Make Up For Ever – HD Microperfecting Primer

Properties
- It nourish and moisturize skin
- Develop a shiny effect
- It generates the safety level for the skin tone and dries quickly
makeupforever.com
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16. GARNIER – 5 Second Perfect Blur

Properties
- It reduces fines lines and scars
- Fill the pores
- Minimize imperfection
garnier.com
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17. benefit – Stay Flawless 15 Hour Primer

Properties
- It is ideal for oily skin
- Keeps makeup perfect for long
benefitcosmetics.com
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18. L’Oreal Paris – Lumi Magique Pure Light Primer

Properties
- It brightens skin
- Makes every base/foundation more luminous
- Reduces imperfections and uneven tone
lorealparis.com
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19. NIVEA – Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer

Properties
- It reduces and soften skin pores
- Reduces skin dryness
- Makes skin fresh, healthy and glowing
niveausa.com
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20. REVLON – PhotoReady Perfecting Primer

Properties
- It is good for oily and combination skin
- It is a skin color corrector
revlon.com
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21. NARS – Pro-Prime Multi-Protect Primer

Properties
- It is for all skin types and also suitable for even the most sensitive skin
- It provides hydration and sun protection to skin
narscosmetics.com
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22. No7 – Airbrush Away Primer

Properties
- It promises to simulate the effects of several anti-aging products
- Reduces the skin creases, wrinkles and imperfect skin tone
- Helps to lock moisture into skin
boots.com
January 25, 2014
Tips to Apply Makeup Primer
In our string, almost everything ends up on perfect makeup in order to enhance your beauty. Before you access to eye shadow, mascara or lipstick, an even complexion is a perfect base for a beautiful finish. Without wasting any time, talking about other cosmetics, we straightly move towards the initial thing of makeup – which is a PRIMER. It gives an excellent start to our makeup. The search and choice of correct primer according to your skin tone is very important, because it’s the basic step towards the alpha and omega of perfect beauty. They are for every skin type – whether dark or light, oily or dry.

Modern products are genuine all-rounders: they can act fine pores, reduce wrinkles and protect the delicate facial skin. So if a primer is properly selected and applied, it leaves every complexion radiate, healthy and even.

[tip number=”1″]However, it is not easy to make a beautiful, natural-looking makeup itself. If you want to avoid the dreaded mask-like look, apply as thin as possible, because the thinner the layer, the more natural outcome.[/tip]

[tip number=”2″]To get a natural, even complexion, it is advisable to apply several thin coats of primer in sequence. Although this is very time consuming, because each layer must be well dried before the next is applied. For this patience, you will be rewarded with a perfect, natural-looking makeup.[/tip]

[tip number=”3″]Use a sponge to achieve most consistent results. And for more coverage apply it directly with your fingers.[/tip]

[tip number=”4″]Do not apply too much primer because its right amount decides whether your makeup looks natural or unnatural at the end.[/tip]

[tip number=”5″]For extra durability, the primer should be dusted at the end with a transparent powder.[/tip]

Advantages
- It provides flawless skin for makeup
- Help skin pores to reduce
- Covers skin defects and control oil
- Helps the foundation stay longer
- Helps to prevent creasing in makeup
- Makes foundation mixing effortless
4 Steps to Apply
1. First, you should clean your face thoroughly.
2. Then apply a moisturizing day cream. Let it penetrate into your skin for at least 10 minutes. This will prevent the mixing of day cream with the primer product.
3. Always apply primer from the center of your face to outwards.
4. Wait for few minutes, then you can apply foundation on your face and other makeup.
January 24, 2014
9 Hair Masks to Eliminate Dandruff
If you ever try methods to eliminate dandruff, and nothing worked, these masks will give you the solution against the problem of dandruff and also make your hair healthy and shiny.

For all types of hair:
- Apply undiluted cider vinegar on the scalp, let it penetrate. Leave it for 30 to 60 minutes, then wash your hair.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of coarse gray salt (or fine salt) with half a glass of water. Although give massage to your scalp for 3-5 minutes and then rinse.
- Start using a soothing shampoo to which is added a few drops of essential oils. Optional 15 drops of essential oil or the following plants: cinnamon, orange, rosewood, juniper, tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, grapefruit seed.
For dry hair:
- Beat 1-3 egg yolks with a glass of warm water. Massage your scalp with this mask and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. Must wrap your head in a towel. Then rinse with the mixture of water and diluted vinegar.
- Apply a mixture of wheat germ oil (or olive oil) and essential oil of tea tree. Let the mixture penetrate into your scalp and wrap your head in a warm towel. Keep it for 30 to 60 minutes. Then wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
- Mix 1 egg, 1 banana, half avocado, 3 tablespoons of milk, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of honey properly. Apply this mixture on your scalp and whole hair. Let it penetrate for almost 30 minutes. Then wash your hair with moisturizing shampoo.
For oily hair:
- After shampooing, rinse your hair with an infusion of rosemary or thyme.
- Mix 1-2 egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of honey. Apply this mask on your whole scalp. Keep it for almost 30 minutes. Then wash thoroughly.
- Apply mud hair mask on your scalp. Wrap hair with a towel and leave it for half an hour. Then wash your hair with shampoo.
Apply these masks according to your hair structure and get rid of dandruff without any doubt. Hope you find each of our guidelines useful and also healthy for your hair.
January 22, 2014
6 Steps to Get Rid of Cracked Heels
Neglecting our hands and feet is a common habit of many of us. Cracked heels happens when we ignore our feet for long time and also due to lack of moisturizer. They leaves a very embarrassing impression on others and are very painful. In severe case it results in bleeding and pain. There are natural ways to cure the damaged heels, we discuss them one by one. First of all, we must know its symptoms & causes. They are as follow;

Symptoms:

The symptoms are cracks appear on feet, dryness, bleeding, red flaky patches appears on feet, itchiness.

Causes:

The factors causes damaged heels are stated as below;
- Excessive feet activity
- Prolong standing at home or at work
- Continuous exposure to water
- Lack of feet care
- Lack of moisturizing
- Hard floors
- Dryness and scaly skin
- Deficiency of vitamins, minerals and zinc
Tips:
1. Apply a mixture of glycerin and rose water to soothe cracked heels.
2. Rub your feet with a mixture of 1 tsp. of Vaseline and one lemon juice. It is best to use before going to bed as it is an overnight treatment.
3. Apply pulp of ripe banana and leave this mixture on your feet for ten minutes and then rinse off your feet and let them dry.
1. Soak your feet in lemon juice mixture for ten minutes and then rinse off your feet and pat them dry with towel.
2. A mixture of melt paraffin wax and mustard oil is best remedy to solve this problem.
3. Apply glycerin or any other foot cream after every shower to moisturize your feet properly.
4. Keep your feet clean and dirt free. Moisturize them properly.
5. Exfoliate the dead skin of your feet when required.
6. Soak your feet in warm water twice a week.
7. Consume a diet rich in calcium, zinc and omega 3 fats.
8. Apply mint mixture with water to cure them.
Treatments:

Things you’ll need;
- a small tub
- 1tsp. salt
- a lemon
- soap
- good foot file
- foot brush
- towel
- pure glycerin
- a pair of thick socks
Step#1: Soak Feet

Fill the tub with water. Add salt, lemon juice and soap in it. Soak your feet in tub of water for fifteen minutes to soften your dry cracked feet.

Step#2: Scrub & File

Now scrub and file your feet for long time for getting soft and smooth cracked free heels.

Step#3: Brush

Now properly brush your feet from top to bottom while taking out your feet from water.

Step#4: Wash & Dry

Now wash your feet with warm water and pat them dry with towel.

Step#5: Moisturize

Massage your foot skin with pure glycerin, it will moisturize your skin deeply.

Step#6: Cover

Now cover your feet with socks pair for minimum two hours.

[quote style=”boxed”]After this simple and natural treatment you will enjoy the soft , smooth and cracked free heels ,the one heels you always desired. :)[/quote]
November 26, 2013
Sadaf Arshad Bridal Collection 2013 At Pantene Bridal Couture Week (Day 5)
Without any doubt Sadaf Arshad is a well known and talented fashion designer of this fashion industry. She is famous for her beautiful bridal collection and made her place in quite short time.

[quote style=”boxed”]Sadaf Arshad launched her label “Sadaf Arshad” in 1996 and soon became the house of name in Gujranwala. Later she decided to make a mark in the competitive market of Lahore and launched her brand in Gullberg in 2007.[/quote]

She excels in bridal, formal and pret wear designing. She is known for her innovative use of luxury fabrics from silks to chiffon & organza and marvelous use of colors based on a single vocabulary of element. She is passionate about both the design process and ultimate product, and is fueled by her artistic sensibility and a designing eye for detail. Her ever evolving designs are the result of tireless work.

Her bridal collection is based on:
- traditional lehngas
- long shirts
- long frocks
- amazingly embroidered designs.
Today we are going to share few pictures of this collection. Hope you all will like this post and enjoy the new designs. 🙂

Bridal Collection 2013 by Sadaf Arshad

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March 13, 2013
How to Prevent Premature Aging – Tips
Face explains a lot about us, that one is pleased or sad, youthful or even old. This discloses several things regarding person’s age, health and it is persona. Face needs a lot of care for developing a great perception on others. Rapid getting older is often a widespread problem of countless men and women. Premature aging starts after 20’s and your skin seems old, a lot more tired, and dull. Trying to keep the skin hydrated, can easily fix numerous early getting older problems.

Precisely why & How Rapid Aging Happens:

The leading reasons causing early aging are as follows;
- The production of collagen become slow (collagen makes skin firm).
- Fat cells start vanishing (leading to sagging of skin).
- The production of elastin also decreases (elastin provides skin elasticity).
- Frown lines & “crow’s feet” come into sight due to small muscles contractions.
- Less displacement of new skin cells.
Most of these factors add to wrinkles, age spots, thinness and dryness within skin, these all will be the indications regarding early aging.

Tips:
1. Do give a facial once in a week to delay early growing old.
2. Fresh juices, fruits and vegetables are recommended as they are rich in antioxidants and antioxidants delays early aging.
3. Do wear sunscreen to avoid direct contact with harmful UV rays of sun.
4. Moisturize your skin after every bath to avid dryness on your skin as dryness can lead to early aging problem.
5. To give up smoking, because it brings about early growing old very speedily.
6. Do not take too much stress.
7. Clean your skin daily to avoid clogged pores.
8. Do not rub or pull your skin as it is already affected by stress and UV rays of sun. Rubbing or pulling of skin can causes many skin problems leading to early aging.
9. Do not ignore your neck and hands as they are first to show signs of aging.
[quote style=”boxed”]A great healthy skin care, a fantastic diet plan along with preventative measures could resolve your premature aging difficulty lots.[/quote]

Preventive Measures:

Poor Diet:

A diet rich in vegetables and fruits tends to makes skin healthy and also helps prevent quick aging, as it is enriched with antioxidants which defends skin from any harm and make it healthy. Thus a diet lack of fruits and vegetables leads to quick aging as it has no antioxidants for skin care.

Sun Exposure:

It causes quick aging by leading wrinkling and it even causes skin cancer. Always use sunscreen to avoid sun spots and leathery appearance of skin. Use hats and sun glasses to prevent one on one connection with sun rays.

Smoking:

Cigarettes depletes body vitamin C, which is necessary for fresh and young looking skin. It is as bad as UV rays of sun. Cigarettes smoking causes wrinkling and dryness of skin. Hence leading to uncontrolled aging.

Excessive Stress:

Taking too much anxiety makes a person look much older than his/ her age. This leads to rapid aging by causing wrinkles and blemishes on skin.

Not Enough Exercise:

Workout delays the process of rapid aging as it causes an excellent blood flow, which makes skin healthy and younger looking.

Exposure To Cold:

Exposure to cold and winds cause’s quick getting older as skin becomes dry, rough and irritated. Thus use scruff and moisturizing lotions to keep your skin hydrated.

Excess Alcohol:

Excess alcohol causes quick aging because it permanently blood vessels in your skin and causes blemishes on your skin.

[highlight]These tips and preventive measures are simple and natural solution to protect your skin from premature aging as compared to costly surgeries which are painful. Hope you find our guidelines healthful for your skin.[/highlight]
February 27, 2013