Apply some Vaseline to the cuticles of your nails once a week. This is a great way to help your nails get longer. It will also make your nails and cuticles look healthier. Usually you will see results right away as the Vaseline goes to work extremely fast.
Baking soda is a great home solution for making your hair shiny and smooth. Add a touch of baking soda and shampoo into your hand just as you are about to use it. Then cleanse your tresses normally. Your hair will soon look shiny and healthy.
To achieve healthy skin, use a dry, soft brush on the surface of the skin prior to showering; this will stimulate your oil glands and help keep moisture in your skin. Using a circular motion, start with your feet and work your way up until you reach your face; then take a nice, warm shower using a gentle soap.
Make a natural, alcohol free mouthwash using purified water and peppermint oil. You need one drop of the peppermint oil for each ounce of water. You want to make sure the water is boiled first and then measure the oil into a ceramic container. Add boiling water for the next step. Use a clean cloth to cover the container, and allow it to cool down completely. Pour into a container which has a lid. Now you have a natural, alcohol free mouthwash!
Honey needs to be on your beauty shopping list. Honey is beneficial to your beauty in many ways, whether eaten or not. You can add honey to your topical skin routine, by mixing it with sugar, to exfoliate skin. If you put honey in your moisturizer, it will help you retain it. This will also improve the quality of your shampoo and the look of your hair.
Avoid caffeine when you are getting serious about your beauty routine. Not only does it make you jittery, but caffeine can also age you and make you look groggy. Don't drink more than one cup of coffee or tea each day. Rather than drinking caffeinated tea or coffee, drink a good quality green tea and decaf coffee.
Don't skimp when it comes to buying your makeup application brushes. Brushes will make makeup applications much easier, so brushes can be worth the investment. If you can't afford them, try and find good deals on auction sites to save money.
When you apply shadow to the eye area, make sure you are looking down into a mirror when you do it. Refrain from tugging downwards or applying too much pressure on the eye. If you keep your gaze at a downward angle, you will get your makeup right on your first try. This angle allows you to spread your makeup across your lid without having to use your fingers.
Use eyedrops throughout your day to keep your early morning sparkle. This will help to reduce redness and pain associated with dryness. If you work on a computer eight hours a day, this will help to rehydrate your eyes. Keep a bottle of eye drops in your desk or purse and use them every few hours.
You can stay gorgeous no matter how old you are if you know what you are doing. This article is a smart start so you know what to do about beauty as you start to get older. Don't be shy, let your beauty be seen.
