One needs to be familiar with the make up techniques to bring out the best in their personality. There are several brand cosmetics available in the market that when used skillfully can create wonders. Known to be the girl`s best friend, these cosmetics should be carefully selected and surely discarded on expiry. And if you want to learn the basic face make up techniques, then here are some tips that will help you get the right face make up:

Base or foundation:

Start with applying appropriate base and moisturizer on your face. Also cover ears, neck and nape portions that are visible. Use a tissue paper to wipe off the excess moisture, if any. Apply foundation dots across your face and blend it well so as to cover your blemishes and other facial flaws. Opt for oil-free products that contain salicyclic acid or tea tree oil. Now take some ice cubes and quickly rub them on your skin. This will close all the pores on your face. Now dab with a tissue and apply compact powder. Make sure to select a range that matches with your complexion and hence gels well with your skin tone.

Eyes:

Select eye shadow according to your dress and day time. For evening, opt for darker shades and for bright daylight occasion go for lighter color eye shadows. You can also try some golden or silver glitter, if you are going for some evening party bash but better avoid it if you are attending something more formal.

Now carefully apply eyeliner to define your eye shape. Use kohl along your eye rims and then apply mascara on your eyelashes. It is important to note that big eyes do not require much enhancement and hence eye makeup should be kept minimal but for smaller eyes you should go for thick eye lining and also darker kohl so that the eyes look prominent.

Lips:

Apply pencil lip liner to outline your lips. It will ensure that your lipstick or gloss does not smear. Now with a lip brush apply lip color on your lips. Go for color shades that will suit your skin tone. For lasting effect, you can apply some oil-free foundation on your lips before applying lipstick. After you fill in your lip with the lip color, apply some lip gloss. This will add sparkle to your lip make up. However, you can avoid gloss if you prefer a mat look for the occasion.

Blush on:

Now accentuate your features with blush on. Roll on the brush on the apt shade and gently apply it on the side of your cheeks. Try to keep it natural and hence avoid over use of blush on. Select right color shades that will suit your complexion. For instance, while pink and beige blushes will look good on fair skin, plum and bronze shades will complement darker skin tone and for olive skin tone copper, almond and warm brown shades will be the best.

Touch up:

Always remember to carry a lipstick, a lip gloss, compact powder, some tissues and a small mirror with you. You can give a quick touch up to your face makeup in case it starts wearing off. Lastly but most importantly carry yourself confidently.

Important tips:

Use good quality cosmetics that suit your skin type and skin tone, and discard expired cosmetics because their continuous use can lead to infections. For removing the make up use oil-free makeup remover that does not clog the pores.

If you carefully follow the above mentioned tips, you are sure to learn about the right make up for your face. Moreover, with time and practice you will also discover other important details that will help you to customize the face make up procedures to suit your facial skin and features.

Originally posted 2010-01-10 06:49:46. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Fresh juice extracted from the leaves of the apricot plant is to be applied on the affected areas. This has been highly effective in reducing the symptoms of scabies.

You can make a paste from the leaves of the neem tree and mix it with turmeric. This paste, in addition to the mustard oil, has to be applied on scabies to reduce the burning sensations.

The peepul leaves could be dried and then converted into a fine paste, to reduce the lesions of scabies.

Epsom salt baths have also proven to be highly effective for scabies. They would prevent the spread of the infection to the other parts of the body.

Lastly, tea tree oil is known to have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. When applied on the affected scabies parts, it would provide a soothing effect on the skin and also reduce the rash or the itching sensation.

Originally posted 2010-01-22 05:22:24. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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What is Tea Tree Oil? Basically, it is an oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia.

Historically, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea, which is how tea tree oil got its name. The part used medicinally is the oil from the leaves.

The Tea Tree has a long history of traditional use. Australian aboriginals used Tea Tree leaves for healing skin cuts, burns, and infections by crushing the leaves and applying them to the affected area. The oils work as an antiseptic and antifungal due to terpenoids found naturally within the oil.

The first to recognize the unique qualities of the essential oil was a government chemist from Sydney, A. R. Penfold. In 1925 he announced the results of laboratory experiments that showed the oil was twelve times stronger than phenol (carbolic acid) which was then the universal standard for antiseptic substances. This led to further research and to the increasing use of the oil in medicine, dentistry and as a home remedy.

In 1930 a report in the Medical Journal of Australia’ commented on its non- toxicity and lack of irritancy. The report noted enthusiastically that tea-tree oil dissolved pus and left the surfaces of infected wounds clean so that its germicidal action became more effective and without any apparent damage to the tissues. ‘Dirty wounds, such as are frequently seen as the result of street accidents, may be washed or syringed out with a 10% watery lotion; the solvent properties will loosen and bring away the dirt which is usually ground in … healing will readily take place.’

In 1936 the same journal reported a very bad case of diabetic gangrene successfully treated with tea-tree oil. In 1937 it was pointed out that one of the outstanding features of the oil is that the presence of blood, pus or other organic matter actually increases the oil’s antiseptic powers by some 10 to 12 per cent.

During the Second World War tea-tree oil was issued in first aid kits to army and navy units in the tropical regions. At one point demand so outstripped supply that synthetic antiseptics had to be substituted. This, coupled with the fervent post-war interest in antibiotic drugs, led to a decline of interest in tea-tree, which persisted right up to the 1970s.

So what are the complete benefits of Tea Tree Oil? Most notoriously, people have used it for the following conditions:

* Acne

* Athlete’s foot

* Dandruff

* Vaginitis

* Thrush

* Periodontal disease

* As an antiseptic

* Boils

* Lice

* Eczema

* Psoriasis

* Yeast infection

There is dispute over whether Tea Tree Oil can be taken internally. Most packaging recommends against it, others claim in reasonable amounts it has various benefits. But taking it internally should only be by the advice of a professional.

So now you have heard of Tea Tree Oil. What are you waiting for, find some for your medicine chest.

Originally posted 2009-11-15 08:20:27. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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How they spread

Head lice don’t have legs that jump and can not fly so containing head lice can be quite easy providing you follow trusted methods. They spread through head-to-head contact with another person who has head lice, which is why people who are in contact regularly with others, such as children at school, are deemed a higher risk. Head Lice move from one recipient to another in a matter of seconds. As they can not fly they are able to crawl very quickly, some up to 30 centimetres (12 inches) per minute.

Signs of Head Lice:

One way to tell if someone has a head lice infestation is if they itch their head a lot, this may not be a head lice infection. It may be that they are suffering with dandruff, but it is one of the main symptoms of head lice infestation.

Another sign to look out for are dead or empty eggs stuck to hairs that are growing out, these will look like small bits of dandruff an can be anything from white to brown in color.

The final sign is louse droppings, these look like a fine black powder, which can normally be seen on pillows and sheets.

The life cycle of a head louse is about 6 weeks; this is from the egg being laid till the adult’s life ends. Below is a breakdown of this life cycle:

1) The eggs are laid and take 7 to 9 days incubation

2) The Nymph (new born head louse) goes through 3 stages before reaching adulthood

3) The adult, now called a head louse, lives for approximately thirty days, the female head louse can lay between 3 and 6 eggs a day during this time

Home Remedies and Treatment Tips of Head Louse:

1.Avoid from harmful chemicals.

2.Mix fresh lemon and coconut oil(equal amounts).Apply gently on your hair. leave at least 2 to 3 hrs.and wash your head.

3 . In 2 teaspoon of limejuice, add 2 teaspoon of garlic paste and apply it all over your scalp. Keep for 45 minutes and then wash.

4. Using vinegar i.e wash you hair. And also Using fresh parsley juice.

5. Applying a Mixture of 50% kerosene and 50% water to hair as a lotion. Leave at least 6 to 4 hrs.( home remedy for head louse)

7. Keep your head surroundings clean to remove head louse(lice).

8. Wash your hair with warm apple cider vinegar. Then cover your head.

9. Neem, olive oil, tea tree oil etc, which can be used for treating head louse.

10.person does not share anything from clothes, coats, hats, towels, and combs.

11.Regular washing of bed linen and brushes and combs in hot soapy water will kill any remaining lice.

Originally posted 2010-01-02 06:53:40. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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The balsamic woody antiseptic fragrant tea tree oil’s magical healing powers make it one of the best essential oils to have in your medicine closet. Beside lavender oil, tea tree oil can be utilised directly without any carrier oil. It can be utilised undiluted as it is non toxic, non-irritating. It is ideal to perform a patch test your skin before using it. Blends well with lavender, lemon, rosemary, and clove oils. The much talked about oil treats vaginal yeast infections, plantar warts, warts and insect bites. Rubbing it on to scalp will help in getting rid of nits, dandruff and lice. Fights viruses, bacteria, fungi thereby boosting the immune system to ward off infectious disease. It can be utilised undiluted on wounds, minor cuts and insect bites. It cures the affected area by penetrating the skin and leaving no scars. Tea tree oil is good cure for acne. It heals the acne scars and unclogs the pores. Single large drop tea tree oil dabbed on the pimple may clear it up quickly. Few drops of tea tree oil to your warm bath relax and rejuvenate you. It helps to remove persistent body odor and solace sore muscles. When added to water in pools, hot tubs and spas it controls bacteria. Massage few drops of undiluted oil for athlete’s foot and ring worm infections. Inhalation of few drops of this oil is a great relief for persistent colds, flu, toothache, and cough. A dab of tea tree oil around your nose will open up clogged nose soothing sinuses. Tea tree oil has been utilised effectively to treat abscess, blisters, burns, insect bites, oily skin, rashes, spots, warts and wounds. You can use tea tree oil to cure sunburns, diaper rash, toenail infections and problems of smelly feet. Tea tree oil properties act as immune booster helping the body to fight off host of micro organisms that lead to reduction in body’s natural status power.

Originally posted 2009-11-20 06:44:04. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Home remedies for nail fungus are most effective and valuable treatment than others in the market. Here are some of the best home remedies which are cheap and careful. Take a pinch of iodine and rub it in and around the affected area (which removes the dead cells on the surface) and wash it. Again take pinch of iodine in clean cotton dressing cloth tie it over the affected area which kill off the fungus.

Take a sterilized cotton ball dip in a lime juice and tie it around the infection portion the antiseptic property of lime reduce the fungus growth and sucks the gremial secretion inside the nail.

Take onion lice and rub the infected area which cure the nail fungus fair quickly and avoids the infection again. The antifungal property of onion deeply penetrates into nail and reduced the fungus growth. Cut your affected nail as much as possible, take turmeric paste and apply on it twice a day, the turmeric keeps your nail out off infection and makes it more soft and smooth.

The other home remedies for nail fungus is soaking the nail in the solution of chlorine bleach and Listerine mouth wash. This method should be followed regularly but any way for the restoration of new nail usually it takes at least month. The best oil to apply in the filed nail is tea tree oil, which nourishes the tissues of the nail.

A treatment using home remedies for nail fungus is indirectly meant the natural treatments. The patients affected with kidney, liver and diabetes diseases chemical treatment for nail fungus is not suitable, using tea tree oil is best natural treatment which easily penetrate inside the skin tissues and kill the fungi.

But usage of tea tree oil is restricted to pregnant ladies and breast feeding mother. There is no clinic proof that it produces the irritation on applying but some people felt. Even tea tree oil is allergic to some people. Stop treatment immediately if you realize the allergy.

The other effective home remedies for nail fungus is wet the cotton in alcohol of copious quantity clutch it and apply to all toes. Allow the toes to dry for some time it produce best cure when repeatedly done. Wear dry socks, avoid too much of water activities.

Oregano and Olive oil are the best remedies for nail fungus hence it has the properties like antiseptic, antifungal antiparasitical, antiviral, analgesic and antibacterial, properties. Apply the mixture of those two oil but not more than three weeks.

Some quick home remedies for nail fungus are soaking toe in warm salt water, sprinkling baking soda in socks once in two weeks, some persons use to get excessive sweat on toe this may worse the nail condition ,such peoples should use open foot wear for air ventilation.

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Originally posted 2010-01-02 06:53:35. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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This is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the tree called Australian Melaleuca Alternafolia. Apart from its strong antibacterial and antifungal traits, this natural substance is also widely recognized for its beneficiary roles in treating bad breath, cold sores, body odor etc. Terpinen-4-ol is the main constituent of this oil which is believed to be the playing the role of the chief antimicrobial ingredient. Also it is a renowned fact that an acne lesion is inflamed by the presence of skin-dwelling bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes.

The active ingredients of Melaleuca alternifolia (or Tea Tree) oil are terpinen and cineole. Terpinen is the ingredient responsible for the healing properties. Cineole contributes the disinfectant properties. In large amounts, cineole is caustic to human tissue. In order to obtain the best results from using tea tree oil, the percentage of terpinen must be between 35 and 60 percent, and the percentage of cineole must be below ten percent to ensure skin safety during usage.

Tea tree oil acne treatment is used to get rid of many types of bacteria including staphyloccus, eschrichia coli and shigella sonnei. Staphyloccus is responsible for causing furuncles which are very similar to pimples as they are also painful nodules that appear on the surface of skin.

This essential oil is most commonly known as a treatment for various viral and bacterial infections. It is also added to mouthwashes and other products for the treatment of mouth ulcers and other conditions. Similarly, some people use it for the treatment of dandruff, lice, yeast infection, eczema, oil spots and nail infections.

Skin problems, wounds, worm bites and stings, and ringworm can all be treated by applying this oil from Melaleuca tree. It is a known antifungal broker, and efficient in vitro against dual dermatophytes establish on the rind and is used in medically used esthetic products. It is sometimes recommended for warts, which are caused by viruses. It too treats and soothes acne, burns, hemorrhoids but you can merely take the vital oil to handle blemishes. It can too be used to handle damaged hair and works as an expectorant when inhaled and has a calming consequence but should not be taken internally.

Using Tea Tree Oil for Acne

Unadulterated tea tree oil should not be applied to acne lesion as it causes burning, itching, dryness, redness, skin irritation and even blistering. The concentration that is advised is 5% tea tree oil gel which can be applied to effected areas.

To make 5% tea tree oil solution mix 5 parts of tea tree oil to 95 parts of water (5cc of 100% tea tree oil to 95cc of water).

Brenda Harper, Californian aesthetician uses it on a regular basis with clients who experience acne, with “wonderful results,”. She recommends application of Glycolic acid after dabbing tea tree oil on the affected areas and waiting for 15 minutes.

While tea tree oil is safe, as long as not used internally. Data on oral use of tea tree oil is very little and reports of side effects of oral ingestion.

Originally posted 2009-10-30 09:07:15. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Dioxane is a chemical that is listed as a known human carcinogen in the state of California and as a “probable” human carcinogen on other lists.  It’s detrimental to the environment, because it is not biodegradable and, obviously, it contributes to our cancer risks.

Any facial cleanser cream that contains ethylene oxide may be contaminated with Dioxane, as it can form during the manufacturing process.  A recent examination of a number of different “natural” and “organic” facial cleansers found them all to contain high levels of Dioxane.  California has sued these companies.  They must correct the problem, pay a fine or add the phrase “this product may cause cancer” to their labels.

The scary part is that the findings did not cause a recall of the facial cleansers.  They are still on the market.  One company, so far, has come forth to say that they will correct the problem, now that they have been made “aware” of it.  My question is this.  Why weren’t they aware of it in the first place?

The better manufacturers test their raw ingredients for contaminants and then check the finished product, as well.  If they find unhealthy levels of contaminants, the whole batch is discarded.  So, before you buy a facial cleanser cream, check out the manufacturer and find out about their testing protocols.

Personally, I use all-natural daily facial cleansers that contain ingredients like manuka honey and tea tree oil.  They are soothing.  Yet they have natural anti-bacterial activity and they are completely biodegradable.

On a bi-weekly basis, I use a deep cleansing mask that helps to delay the signs of age and prevents dryness on my face and neck.  The ingredients are natural clay extracts that gently pulls dirt out of my pores and absorbs excessive oils.  I would suggest it to anyone, because I know that the manufacturer guarantees purity and uses only the highest quality ingredients.

The mask is unlike others that are on the market.  Most of them dry to a hard shell that is difficult to remove.  This facial cleanser cream combines the clay extracts with macadamia oil, which is simply luxurious, and Shea butter, so that the mask does not dry out.  It also includes manuka honey, because of its antibacterial and antioxidant activity.

I would have never thought that facial cleansers could make my skin look younger, but this one really works.  The key ingredient, according to the manufacturer, is Functional Keratin. 

Shop carefully for your personal care products and if you want to delay and counter the affects of time, look for a facial cleanser cream mask that contains Functional Keratin.

Originally posted 2010-01-22 05:16:01. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Home Remedies

There are many items you have around the house that can be used to treat toenail fungus. Vicks Vaporub, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil or Listerine are all suggested by some as home remedies. They are meant to be either applied to the nail or you can soak your toe in them. Each kills germs and bacteria so could slow or stop the growth of the fungus. These treatments have to be done once or multiple times each day until the fungus is gone. The problem with these methods is often they can get rid of the visible signs of the fungus, but it remains on the body in a dormant stage and reappears as soon as the treatment is stopped. But for a mild case, these methods might be a good place to start.

Doctor Recommended Treatments

If a home remedy does not work or your case is serious you will want to go to the doctor. For starters the doctor can check to make sure that the problem really is a fungal infection and not some other problem that looks similar. It is hard to find a cure unless you are sure you know the problem. Your doctor is likely to recommend a topical ointment specifically designed to fight nail fungus or oral drugs. Both can be effective treatments if the directions for use are followed. In both cases it is important to keep using them for the prescribed amount of time, even if the fungus appears to be gone. This will ensure that you kill it instead of just making it dormant where it waits to return. The only downside to these doctor recommended treatments is they are likely to be more expensive then the home treatments.

Successful Treatment

Part of the reason that there are so many suggested cures for toenail fungus is that different treatments will be successful for different people. It will depend on the type of fungus you are infected with and your own personal chemical makeup. The reason it becomes such an ordeal is that people initially ignore the problem. You can put your socks on in the morning to cover that ugly nail and pretend all day that it does not exist. The problem is that down in that dark moist shoe the fungus is in its favorite growing environment and it will spread and spread. Toenail fungus usually starts with the big toe and then works its way down to the others.

So if you have toenail fungus, do not put off doing something about it. Go to your doctor and get diagnosed properly. Then with your doctor’s help, pick a treatment and stick with it. This is the most important part because you will not know whether or not a treatment worked unless you follow it correctly.

Originally posted 2009-12-13 06:52:24. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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Humans have been searching for ways to fight those critters since the beginning of time! Seriously, the recent epidemics in school children have brought pesticide resistant strains that are very hard to eradicate!

Keep on top of the situation by treating all the kids and adults in the home and cleaning their bedding and even car seats and sofas the same day. Get a metal comb specially designed for lice. It works much better than those cheap plastic ones that come in the kits. And be prepared to spend at least half an hour to an hour a day in bright light combing through damp hair and pulling out nits. Put any dead or treated nits/lice in a bowl of hot water and rinse down the sink. Wash all towels used during the process in hot water and dry them just like the bedding, immediately.

Treating head lice may include the use of a specialized comb to remove nits or medications that may be available over-the-counter or by prescription, depending on the severity of the infestation.

First thing you can do is buy a small fine tooth comb – the small black kind. They should be inexpensive and in any drugs store. Then, find a bowl of water you can dunk your head in while leaving your face out. Dunk your head for five minutes or for as long as you can – 15 minutes. Then use the comb. Do this 2 to 3 times a day until you get rid of them.

There are shampoos available at your local pharmacy for head lice like Rid, Nix or Kwell. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully since they have ingredients that are common in garden/farm pesticides. Chemicals are poisons and not worth risking our children’s lives. Before using dangerous harmful chemicals that seep through the scalp and into the blood stream consider alternative non chemical treatments.

Don’t use Vaseline, kerosene or mineral oils they are awful to wash out and dangerous as they can catch fire! Head lice may be found on eyelashes or eyebrows. These lice should be mechanically removed (plucked) with great care. Don’t use chemicals near the eyes!

The most effective way to get rid of head lice is with a nit comb, a good light, and a magnifying glass. This is especially true for children under two-years-old, who may have adverse reactions to head lice shampoo and other chemical head lice cures.

There are also herbal remedies to treat head lice, including products with tea tree oil and other essential oils. Because they are ‘natural,’ these are not regulated by the FDA, have not been proven to work, and should be used with caution and avoided in younger children.

Originally posted 2009-12-13 06:52:34. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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