Posts Tagged ‘Beauty’

Fake Tan Time!

Posted on March 9th, 2010, by Lisa

So, the sun’s shining, we are starting to get a bit more daring with showing the flesh and we want to look tanned and healthy!  We’ve been covered up all winter but we want to look like we have just stepped of a plane from Barbados!
Time for the fake tan!  As we all know fake [...]

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Dry Hair? – How can we help it?

Posted on March 3rd, 2010, by Lisa

 
My daughter and I are both suffering slightly with dry hair at the moment.  My daughters particularly and as she is at college doing hairdressing, she is constantly messing, straightening, curling hers and everyone else’s!
What causes dry hair?
Well, there are two main reasons why our hair becomes dry and brittle …..
Firstly, we can have a [...]

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Aloe Vera – The ‘Miracle Plant’

Posted on February 18th, 2010, by Lisa

Have you ever tried Aloe Vera? 
The plant commonly known as the ‘Miracle Plant’ or ‘Natural Healer’ has been around for over 4000 years and has numerous beneficial vitamins and minerals, amino acids, enzymes and natural sugars which can help with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants and restoration.
The general benefits of Aloe Vera are varied. It can benefit a [...]

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Fabulous Feet!

Posted on February 15th, 2010, by Lisa

Well, we’ve talked about our skin and our hands but what about our feet!  We never really pay enough attention to our feet and yet they will be carrying us around until the end of our days!
I always seem to pay more attention to mine over the summer than I do in the winter.  If [...]

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Mascara’s & Primers!

Posted on February 11th, 2010, by Lisa

There is such a huge selection of Mascara’s and Primer’s available in the shops but I have found a few that might interest you online.
Did you know that the first mascara was invented by Eugene Rimmel in the 19th Century and that the word ‘Rimmel’ also means mascara in many languages.  It was also Max [...]

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Fabulous Eyelashes for Valentines?

Posted on February 8th, 2010, by Lisa

We all want fantastic eyelashes, especially with Valentine’s Day so close!  Here’s my best tips in four easy steps:
1.         Try using an eyelash curler prior to applying your mascara to open up your eyes and give natural curve. When using an eyelash curler, squeeze your lashes onto the curler pad, then release slowly, then pull [...]

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Kissable Lips for Valentine’s?

Posted on February 1st, 2010, by Lisa

 
I know I’ve been focusing on looking after my skin recently but what about our lips!  We all look after our skin condition and complexion and yet, we never seem to concentrate so much on our lips.
We all have different lip shapes, some thick, some thin but this delicate area is so sensitive that the [...]

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Got to find a good Anti Ageing Product (Fast!)

Posted on January 25th, 2010, by Lisa

We all know nutrition is the basis of health and anti ageing.   Well, I’m working on the nutrition bit and trying to detox (slipped slightly last night with a glass or two of wine!) but my skin is in a right mess and it needs looking after.  Along with the Evening Primrose I need to [...]

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Evening Primrose Oil – Will it help my skin?

Posted on January 13th, 2010, by Lisa

I’m feeling really frustrated! Having just turned 40 I find myself suffering with facial spots.  Just small white spots that appear on a daily basis around my forehead and chin.  Never suffered in past until about 4/5 months ago.  I’ve tried all sorts of creams and potions but nothing seems to be helping.  They are [...]

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10 Beauty Tips on a Budget

Posted on January 5th, 2010, by Lisa

Top 10 Beauty Tips on a Budget
We all have to tighten our belts at some time or another, especially after the expense of Christmas so, heres my top 10 beauty tips for a budget!

Adding a drop of olive oil and lemon juice to an ice cube then running it over your face gives you better [...]

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