Prepare To Makeup

Worried that your makeup’s looking too patchy or dry? Your skin type may hold the answer to that problem. There was this new foundation that looked so, so good on your friend. You went out and got yourself the same brand… but it just doesn’t seem to look as good … Read more

Shades And Shadows

Shading and highlighting can add dimension to your face apart from just correcting your flaws. Makeup is a game of adding shadows to and lighting areas of the face to accentuate your features or hide your flaws. This is done to create balance and an illusion of proportion and shape. … Read more

Milk, moisturizers and more

Unflavored, unsweetened milk with minimal additives is known for its skin softening and moisturizing properties. However, milk can also be used in combination with turmeric, honey and even essential oils. The simplest beauty therapy is to take the inside of a milk bag and rub it on your face. It … Read more

Makeup Magic

From making your lips look fuller to concealing dark circles, we have simple tips to solve some common makeup muddles Eyes Concealing dark circles You can camouflage under-eye circles with a foundation, concealer and some powder. Dark circles have a muddy brownish or purplish tinge, so you need to neutralise … Read more

Lemon aids

Lemons are very high in natural fruit acids that rejuvenate the skin. If life gives you lemons…use them as beauty aids. The sour fruit’s glucose and mineral content also helps replace loss of the body’s fluids through sweat, especially during the summer months. It stimulates blood circulation, reduces arterial pressure, … Read more

How to get rid of Blemishes (Pimples)

CLEAN! Wash your face with a gentle, oil- and fragrance-free cleanser; preferably a nondetergent one labeled pH balanced. If you have oily skin all over your face, use a cleanser that contains benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid. Don’t scrub – irritated skin swells around the pores, which can cause breakouts. … Read more

Natural Cosmetics

Today we are in the Cosmetic Age, where we treat our skin to jars and jars of creams and lotions. The range is endless – we use scrubs, toners, cleansers, exfoliators, moisturizers, whiteners and what not in our quest for good skin, without realizing that nature can give us all … Read more