Quick Beauty Tips
Published On: 11-12-2011 01:18am
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Category: Beauty Tips & Topics
Quick and Easy Beauty Tips
(I'll add to the list periodically)
TIP: If you like to use shaving cream or lotion to shave your legs, in a pinch, or if you're traveling, grab your hair conditioner and apply that to your legs as your shaving lotion. It works just as well, and your legs will be soft and smooth when you're done.
TIP: Avoid using products labeled, "Baby Oil." These products are nothing more than mineral oil and fragrance. Mineral oil is not a moisturizing agent. Instead, it forms a film on the skin preventing the skin from properly venting itself, or "breathing." It will also clog your pores, and will not moisturize your skin. Do not use on babies! Instead, use products which are composed of natural and organic plant oils, which will nourish and moisturize your skin in a healthy way.
TIP: If you use makeup brushes to apply your makeup and find you are suddenly having breakouts, wash your makeup brushes with a gentle soap, rinse and dry completely. Sometimes, this simple step will rectify the situation.
TIP: Give your hair a quick rinse with cold water right before stepping out of the shower. This increases your hair's shine by sealing in moisture and closing your hair's cuticle, which leaves hair smoother and with less split ends.
Did You Know: Cucumbers have long been used as a beauty secret. When used topically cucumbers are a great temporary solution to relieve puffiness and redness. This skin-loving food cools, soothes and hydrates. Apply cucumber slices to swollen or puffy eye lids to reduce swelling.
TIP: If you enjoy taking baths, try adding 1to 2 cups of milk (at least 2% milk & up) to your bath water. The lactic acid will soften your skin and the milk fat will moisturize and nourish your skin. This is fabulous for those with sensitive skin as well.
TIP: It's important to read body wash, shower gel and liquid soap labels. Try to avoid SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) and SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate), as these are detergents and dry as well as can irritate scalp and skin, especially sensitive skin.
(All body washes and liquid soaps offered in our store are formulated with plant-based cleansers and do not contain SLS or SLES).
