The Management and Staff of Seunmie Beauty Studio sincerely thank you for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year. May you soar into the new year with good health, happiness and prosperity. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

GRATITUDE is a lifestyle, not an event on Thanksgiving or Christmas. You should be thankful 365 days of the year, for every moment you have to live, breathe and enjoy life. For the job you have, for the home you live in, the car you drive, the family that loves you, the man that loves you, the woman that loves you, the children who dare you, the ability to TRY AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN to make your dreams come true. Don't complain about what you don't have or aren't getting or what isn't happening yet. Be grateful for what you've already been given & you will receive so much more!

Love

Love is beautiful. LOVE is a commitment. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love takes work! It doesn't take vacations. It doesn't depend on what someone else does or doesn't do. True love is ever lasting. The degree of love may be raised or lowered, but true love never fails. When you have it, keep it, protect it, nurture it, respect it, cherish it, reciprocate it, because it is rare to find true love. Please understand that love is a GIFT. If you have someone who loves you through thick and thin, consider yourself blessed. If you have someone who stands by your side when you do right or wrong, consider yourself blessed. If you have someone who loves the WORST of you the BEST of you, it is a sign that someone sees something SPECIAL in you. Your job love yourself enough to RETURN the love to the person who loves you back!! Remember these words and you will always be loved. Never forget who loves you! It starts with you!

RIP Nelson Mandela. The things you did in your lifetime had a dramatic impact on the entire world.

Happy New Month Happy New Month Happy New Month. It wont be our last month on earth. We shall witness many more....... Love YOU All

Happy New Month!!!

It been an amazing year. Despite d twist and turns. Tears and Cheers. My God as been faithful..Happy New Month My Beautiful PEople!!!

When you are so determined to achieve your goal that you believe nothing can stop you, then nothing will stop you!

Integrity speaks honour and favour for a man that carries it. It is the ladder that carried Joseph to the top; the horse Mordecai rode to the palace. A man of integrity is a man of dignity and without doubt he will certainly rise to the seat of greatness, because future will always speak in his favour. Once your honour is intact you have got everything and your place in destiny is secured. May God cloth you with honour, may He wrap you with favour to make good success in destiny.May you not lose your honour. Integrity is the mother of every great destiny celebrated in heaven and earth because it is higly wrapped with honour. Once you get it, protect, preserve it and guard it jealously, never let it sllp out of your hand.God bless you. - Oyinloye Charles Kayode

Realize that if you have time to whine and complain about something then you have time to do something about it. - Anthony D'Angelo

How To Take Care of Dry and Splitting Nails

If your nails are really dry and split easily, here are a few simple homemade masks to help them to be softer and stop splitting so easily. The masks can be made from simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Heat up enough olive oil for your nails, until the oil is warm to your touch, add a few drops of lemon juice and mix well. Soak your hands and nails for 10 minutes and then put on some gloves (rubber would be best since it won’t absorb all the oil, but make sure you try to get the ones that don’t have the powder inside) and leave them on for 20 minutes. If you want better results you can leave the gloves on overnight and rinse your hands off in the morning. You can also take some pierced capsules of vitamin E and apply them to your nails. Apply a few drops to each nail and gently massage it in. This should be done nightly. You don’t want to wash the oil or vitamin E off if you can handle it, seeing as how they will both leave a sticky residue. But if you leave them on they will be able to moisturize and give them some extra care, as long as you leave on the oil. Also, while you are applying them, make sure you give special attention to your cuticles and rub some on them. Another simple thing to do is to simply rub in a good moisturizing lotion on to the nails. Make sure you put a bit extra on because then the lotion can sit and soak into the nails and moisturize them even more. You can also use some petroleum jelly, and apply it the same way to also help your nails become soft.

Believe in yourself.

8 Ways to be a Lady

There are some women who are better in terms of manners than others. This doesn’t necessarily mean that women without them are not capable of having better manners and acting like more of a “lady.” Here is something that our grandmothers and our great grandmothers hoped for all of their daughters and granddaughters. If you’re wondering how to be a lady, the following tips are going to help you become one that your mother would be proud of. 1. Stick to One Man Being a sexual woman is quite alright. There are no double standards although society makes us feel as if there is. There isn’t anything wrong with sexually experimenting but to a certain extent it isn’t safe to fool around with too many people, and it isn’t really fun either. If you can, stick to the men that you build a mental connection with. 2. Know when to stop My sister, everybody knows that you are intelligent but please, know when to stop talking when you are in the midst of people. 3. Avoid Smoking It’s funny how certain innuendos change over time. Smoking use to be very classy and glamorous at one point in time. Today smoking looks trashy, not to mention it’s extremely unhealthy for you. It causes more wrinkles and it increases your chances of cancer by a lot! 4. Limit Drinking Within the privacy of your own home, what you do is your own business. When you are in public and you are not with your significant other or family its best if you limit your drinking. It’s also safe to do this so that you don’t get taken advantage of by any creepy guy at the bar. 5. Stay Organized Let’s face it; it’s never attractive when a woman is a slob in the way that she lives or the way that she dresses. Stay neat and organized. The most important thing that you can do is keep everything clean including your house and your hygiene. 6. Limit Cursing Although cursing seems very fitting at times, it isn’t too classy to curse often. Try to avoid cussing in front of the elderly or people who may find it offensive since a lot of people do. If you are really angry in public, stick to words that are a bit more mild than the f-bomb. 7. Take Advantage of Being a Woman There are far too many women who don’t actually take advantage of their feminine traits and sexual power. Ladies, instead of wearing pajamas or a t shirt and pants in public you should try to dress up more. Do this for yourself and not anyone else. You know that when you dress yourself up you feel more confident and attract more people into your life. 8. Remain Polite There are too many women in today’s society who have forgotten about the importance of manners and a polite attitude. We all have tempers, there’s no doubt about that – but you should never be rude toward any other man or women. Be polite even if the person doesn’t deserve it. If it’s your significant other who is being rude to you, don’t be polite. Dump them!

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Remedy Tips for a Glowing Natural Hair

Our hair tells a lot about us. It does not matter if you are a man or a woman, the nature of your hair should not make people misjudge you. Everyone is looking for that healthy and shiny hair and there are so many products in the market that help give your hair that glowing look. However, there are also some home remedy tips that will work the same way if not better. You can deep treat your hair with mayonnaise. The first step is to apply mayonnaise on your dry hair, make sure you do not rub it close to your scalp if you have an oily scalp. Your aim should be to condition the ends of your hair. After that wrap your hair in a shower cap and keep it like that for an hour. You then wash your hair and shampoo it. The results will be stunning! You can also condition your hair with eggs. Crack the eggs in a bowl and separate the whites from the yolk. Then pour some olive oil into the bowl containing the yolk and mix them together. After that use warm water to shampoo your hair and then add the mixture to your hair. Keep it on your head for approximately six minutes after which you first rinse with lukewarm water then cold water. If you have yogurt, then you can also use it to condition your hair. Ensure that the yogurt is plain to avoid having food color and sugar on your hair. Apply the yogurt all over your head and put a plastic bag to cover it, leave it like that until the yogurt is hard which about 25 minutes is. Wash it out and use a shampoo to condition your hair.

Don't try to rush things, things will happen at the right time, with the right person, for the best reason - Seunmie Beauty Studio

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No matter how bad things has turned in your own opinion Nigeria is 53 today and I believe that should count.  God bless Nigeria, Happy independence day to my fellow country people! One Love, Peace and Unity we Pray!! Amen

What Guarantees You an Attractive Skin

Are you looking to having a skin that will be the envy of everyone? Do you want to have that amazing look on your big day?

Are you tired of trying out products that promise you a beautiful skin only to leave you with blemishes?

Then we have the solution for you. It is not about the products but how you take care of your skin. So what guarantees you an attractive skin?

How to Take Care of Your Skin during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting thing for most mothers. It is at this time also that your skin experiences a lot of changes. Due to stretching of the skin, some mothers end up with

stretch marks, which leave them feeling ugly. Bringing a new being into the world should not leave you feeling ugly and insecure. There are some tips that you can follow to ensure that your skin looks as good as you were before you got pregnant.

To begin with, great looking skin boils down to what you put in to your body. It is true that during pregnancy you may develop cravings for not so healthy foods. If you are one who observes their skin closely you will begin to notice change immediately. Our

advice is to give in to your cravings just a little to keep the craving away. On most time of your pregnancy eat fruits and vegetables to give your body the vitamins needed to rejuvenate your skin.

Invest in a good bottle of cocoa butter. Cocoa butter has the ingredients that help keep your skin rejuvenated and the elasticity of your skin. Your skin will stretch a lot during

the nine months and to prevent it from tearing, the cocoa butter will come in handy. So buy one and apply it to the places that stretch daily.

Have a good rest. You will get tired quicker than usual and so you will need rest for both you and your baby. When asleep is when your cells will get the chance to rejuvenate and develop new skin cells. This is the time that old and dead cells are gotten rid off. So ensure you have a good night’s sleep if you want to keep your skin flawless during the pregnancy.

3 Steps GOODBYE

If someone doesn't want to be a part of your life, let them leave. Please. It's okay. You can't MAKE somebody love you. Or support you. Or understand you. If you want to BE A HERO and save somebody, use your superpowers to save yourself and be with a hero who can love you back! You are not an emotional maid. It's not your job to dust off someone's past. You are not an energizer bunny. It's not your job to give someone the energy to be in your life. You are not a surgeon, you can't MAKE someone's heart beat for YOU. The right person can't PARK in your life if the space is already taken by the wrong person. Step #1 Accept the GOOD in the BYE. Step #2. Say Bye. Step #3. Say Good

8 Secrets to Taking the Perfect Bath

You’ve probably taken baths before. You fill your tub with warm water, climb in, grab your soap or bath gel and wash yourself, and that’s it. Simple, right?

Well, not really - not if you want to get the most out of your bathing experience. Your bath shouldn’t just make you feel clean; your skin should glow, feel smooth to the touch, your body should feel refreshed and rejuvenated.  All the stress of the day should melt away by the time you step out of the tub, and you should have a glorious, uninterrupted sleep. The perfect bath requires some know-how and we’ve got some secrets to ensure your next bath will deliver unbelievable benefits to your body and your soul.


Bathing Secret #1:  Transform your home into a spa!
Imagine going to the spa once a week to take care of your skin, to cleanse and to nurture your body. For most of us, this is a distant dream - there’s no way you could afford a weekly spa visit. But you can afford to take a bath once a week, and bathing can deliver the same benefits as a trip to your favorite retreat - without breaking the bank. So book your next “spa day” with no one other than yourself, and go as often as you like. Buy some high-quality bath salts of your choice, make your very own mud mask, and soak to your heart’s content.You will see immediate results.

Bath Secret #2: Got a cold? The perfect bath will help!
Taking a bath is a powerful way to treat cold symptoms. If you have a runny nose, a bad cough or tired, aching muscles, taking a bath can make you feel better in no time. Sprinkle some bath salts infused with Peppermint essential oil for your sinuses and cough; mix in some Dead Sea salts, known to soothe aching muscles.

Bathing Secret #3: If you use the right ingredients, bathing makes you look younger.
It’s true - high-quality, natural bath salts can take years off your appearance by helping your body defend against climate and UV exposure, genetics, and other elements that speed up the aging process. Not only that, but natural salts can help your skin repair and restore it’s youthful smoothness and vitality on a cellular level, addressing existing signs of aging such as fine lines and an uneven skin tone. For the best results, add some of our Minera Dead Sea salts in your bath - plain or infused with your choice of essential oils and herbs.

Bathing Secret #3: Atmosphere is key.
Before you take your bath, make sure the lighting in your room is soft and low. Either dim the lights or place candles along the rim of your tub. Bring in a portable CD player and play your favorite, soothing music. Before you know it, your bathroom will be transformed into a quiet, tranquil oasis. 

Bath Secret #4: When it comes to bath salts, the more, the better! 
Don’t be shy! Be generous with the bath salts - the more, the better. Grab a handful or, even better, two - and hold them under the running water as you draw your bath, allowing the salts to release their fragrance and oils into the steam as they fall into the water. The idea here is to replicate an oceanic environment - after all, there’s nothing more therapeutic than soaking in the sea!

Bath Secret #5: Keep that curtain closed. 
After you step into your bath, either partially or completely close the shower curtain or door.  This not only seals in heat (so water takes longer to cool), but it keeps in all that fabulous, fragrant steam. The steam will open and cleanse the pores in your skin, giving you a youthful, healthy glow.

Bath Secret #7: Start the day with a bath!
When most of us think of taking a bath, we think of taking it at the end of the day. To be sure, bathing in the evening has many benefits - washing away the stresses of the day, preparing for a good night’s sleep, etc. But taking a bath in the morning is a wonderful way to begin your day. Use some rejuvenating bath salts infused with a peppy citrus scent and you’ll feel energized, refreshed, and ready for the day ahead.

Bath Secret #8: Not so fast - keep soaking!
After 10 minutes of soaking, you may be tempted to hop out of your tub and go back to other activities. Instead, lie back and stay there for another 10 minutes. The bath salts will have time to work their magic on your skin while the warmth of the water improves your circulation and lowers your blood pressure. Not only will soaking longer help your body, but it will greatly benefit your mind. Believe it or not, it takes a while to get “used” to relaxing - those first few minutes are often spent thinking about appointments, projects, and deadlines. Once your mind is clear, close your eyes and relax!

Don't let the tough times define you!

Don't let the tough times define you! -Seun

Dont give up!

Tough people make it through tough situations. Giving up is never an option.-Seun

How Sugar Badly Effects Your Skin and Body

There are many of us who have a major sweet tooth, and we should realize and understand what we are doing to our bodies and skin by eating so much junk food.

The repercussions are horrifying if you stop to look and see. The more sugary foods you eat, the more your body will store and you will gain weight if that is all you eat.

Instead of eating so much sugary food one should eat vegetables or healthy items instead to help the body’s weight stay down to a healthy level.

Sugar is one of the biggest causes for breakouts. Apparently, eating too much sugar and heavy desserts can cause acne problems, and you would find your skin being more susceptible to them.

Many friends of mine have quit sugar to discover that their skin had become much better. Instead of sugar, add more healthy fats to your diet to improve your skin. Sugary foods are also bad for your teeth as they can cause cavities and other problems. You should always remember to brush your teeth after to counteract the sugar before it gets going on them.

One of the major problems is if you eat so much sugar your body may start to rely on sugar and when you don’t have enough sugar in your system, it could cause your whole system to crash. This is bad because you should not let your body rely on sugar for energy alone.

As sugar is an energy that is burned fast and then you will crash after the energy is released. Another problem is that sugar will get you hyper and then you will be unable to sleep, sit, or work properly until it leaves your system. This can cause problems for a lot of people, especially in your sleep cycle.

Eating Your Way To A Healthy Hair

You may want to ask; What does your stomach have to do with your hair? Well, almost everything. The guy who said that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder should have included the stomach of the subject!

You are what you eat; it is as simple as that. There are types of food that will give your hair a major boost, unbelievably, and here is a list:

Generally, your hair needs three things: Proteins, vitamins and Minerals. Human hair, being made of amino acids, need protein for its growth.

Zinc and Iron are crucial for hair growth. Vitamins promote growth through enhanced blood circulation. Vitamins B-complex, E and C are all-essential

Water! Unless you do not consider water as food. Apart from being the universal solvent in your system that carries all nutrients to the required parts of the body, water is also a detoxifier and a moisturizer. Drink plenty of water for your hair to grow thick, shiny, and healthy.

Healthy hair growth needs lots of Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B. Red meat, especially cooked beef, has plenty of this.

You must like fish. Your hair needs Essential Fatty Acids to grow healthy. Fish has lots of it. Fresh fish, dried fish, fried fish, any fish is good enough, but salmon is the best.

In case you are a vegetarian, then have plenty of almonds in your diet. Besides reducing cholesterol, almonds contain lots of nutrients needed for hair growth, like minerals and vitamins.

Fresh fruits, especially of the citrus family are highly critical. Oranges, tangerines, and lemons have lots of Vitamin C, which works together with iron to form collagen, a vital component of human hair.

Milk is another rich source of nutrients not just for the whole body but for the growing hair as well. Milk is a complete meal, containing minerals (especially Zinc & Iron), proteins, and vitamins. In this regard, cow’s milk is the best.

Your boy in general needs plenty of Vitamin B6 and Zinc. Chicken-peas can be a great source, apart from enriching your body with high quality plant proteins. Soybeans are also in this class. These two food types should particularly interest vegetarians and vegans.

Another source of Iron is the oats. The good thing is that eating oats gives your body Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium as well. You can add whole wheat to the mix to obtain Silica, which though not a required mineral in itself, but enhances absorption of the others.

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10 Easy and Useful Homemade Beauty Tips

For health conscious consumers, those who are looking to save some of their hard earned money in this tough economy, or those who simply want to enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing something themselves-making your own homemade beauty recipes is a fun undertaking. Moreover, while homemade beauty tips often conjures up images of avocado masks and other skin treatments, there is actually an incredibly wide variety of DIY beauty tips that can help address a variety of beauty needs.
In addition, for those concerned about living green, animal rights, and living a healthier lifestyle, making your own homemade beauty recipes is a great way of lessening your reliance on products that frequently contain potentially toxic ingredients.
The following ten homemade beauty recipes are all free of animal ingredients (making them vegan), allowing you to try them without any guilt. It's also important to remember that these recipes have no preservatives, so they should be made in limited quantities. Moreover, it is important to try them on a small area to test for allergic reactions.
Ten of the best homemade beauty recipes:
Cucumber Eye Treatment - Cucumbers are great for the skin and they can easily be used to alleviate dark circles and swelling around the eyes. Simply slice and cucumber and put the slices over your eyes, keeping them there for twenty minutes.
Avocado Mask - No list of DIY beauty tips would be complete without an avocado mask. It's incredibly easy to do: just blend together the flesh of an avocado in either a food processor or a blender and then massage it into your face. Take it off with a tissue after 15 minutes with warm water.
Lemon Toner - If you have oily skin, this homemade beauty recipe is for you. Mix ½ cup lemon juice, 1 cup water, and 2/3^rd cup witch hazel. Apply with a cotton ball. It can be stored in a jar and should be shaken before it is used.
Parsley Toner - Parsley works great as a skin toner and it can be purchased very cheaply at the grocery store or grown yourself. Simply chop ½ cp of parsley and cover it with 1 cup boiling water. After it cools completely, strain and store it in a jar. Apply using a cotton ball. This works well for normal or dry skin.
Makeup Remover - If you wear makeup, it can easily be removed without needing to buy a commercial makeup remover or relying on soap products. You can simply use vegetable oil or shortening by applying it to the skin and then using tissue to take it off.
Garlic Acne Killer - If you aren't afraid of the smell of garlic (this homemade beauty tip can be a bit stinky), it can be a great way of cleaning out your pores. Peel and mash a garlic clove into a paste and then apply it to a pimple. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and wash off with a warm cloth.
Homemade Conditioner - Conditioner can be pretty expensive when purchased at the store, but it is possible to easily make your own for next to nothing. Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with 4 cups of water in a container with a cap. Shake it before use and apply it after shampooing.
Easy Homemade Toothpaste - It used to be common to using baking soda as toothpaste, but now days most of us just use the toothpaste that we purchase at the store. However, you can still make your own. You can mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 drop of tea tree oil to make a good tasting toothbrush that cleans your teeth at a fraction of the cost of store bought toothpaste.
Homemade Deodorant - In a container or a Ziploc bag, combine ½ cup cornstarch with 2-4 drops of essential oil (you can pick your favorite scent) and shake well. Dust your armpits with a duster, cloth, or even your hands. It works as well as commercial deodorant.
Homemade Perfume - It is easy to make your own perfume at home. Not only is it cheaper, it also has less of a chemical smell than what you purchase at the store. In a bottle mix 1 tablespoon of almond oil (available at health food stores) with 1 teaspoon of essential oil (you can pick whatever fragrance you like). Shake well before using.
Hopefully these homemade beauty tips get you excited about making your own homemade beauty products. It's incredibly easy and fun to do. There are a number of websites, books, and other sources for more information, so start with this list and move on from here.
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10 Ways of Using Vaseline

Vaseline serves a variety of purposes and there is never a shortage of beauty and household tasks that you can perform using this product. Vaseline is an inexpensive product and is found at most drugstores and supermarkets. Here are some good ways to use Vaseline for everyday use.

1. Many people put Vaseline on their elbows, ankles and knees before going to bed at night because Vaseline works well in softening these parts of the body so your skin will look and feel smooth. If you want scented Vaseline, you can add a few drops of jojoba oil, coconut oil or lavender oil to it so that your skin smells great too.

2. If you have difficult cuticles that you want to get rid of, you should rub Vaseline all over your nails then soak the nails in warm soapy water for ten minutes. This softens the cuticles so that you can remove the cuticles and small hangnails from your toes and fingers.. Some pedicurists use this trick to reduce tough cuticles in the nails.

3. Another reason you should use Vaseline as a home remedy is because it works as a good remedy for chapped lips, and some Vaseline users who wrote on this topic say that Vaseline is more effective for chapped lips than regular lip balms because the Vaseline has no harsh chemicals.

4. Instead of buying bottles of lip gloss at the cosmetics counter, you can use Vaseline to make your own. Just add one pack of a colored fruit drink powder to a third cup of melted Vaseline inside a container. Then place the container in the refnrigerator and let the mixture sit in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.

5. You do not have to buy an expensive exfoliating scrub because with a mixture of brown sugar and Vaseline, you can scrub off the dead skin cells off your body to reveal a younger-looking skin. Once you finish scrubbing your skin, you can combine yogurt with honey to moisturize it.

6. If you tend to get flaky eyebrows and hairline due to dry skin, you can apply Vaseline to the eyebrows and hairline then gently scrub the flakes off. This ensures that you restore the eyebrows and hairline back to their beautiful selves.

7. Vaseline can also be used as a highlighter. It should be applied on your cupid’s bow, your cheekbones, and in the inner corners of the eyes to easily achieve dewy and fresh look.

8. It should be applied at night soft feet. In the morning, you will have a softer feet.

9. It can be used as lipgloss

10. When Vaseline is put on the lips, scrub using a toothbrush to get them exfoliated. This will you're your mouth a smooth feeling.

9 Natural Masks for Reducing Large Pores

Large pores can be caused by a few different factors including genetics, heredity, disease and health condition of your body and skin. The diet you choose can also add to a problematic large pore problem. However, there are ways to help reduce the pores so that your skin looks healthier, younger and smoother. With large pores, your skin can absorb more oils and toxins which can also add to acne and other skin problems. Here are some tips for homemade masks for reducing large pores.

1. Create a mask by combing a teaspoon of oatmeal and a teaspoon of lemon. Add enough water to make a paste that you can smooth over your skin. Apply the mixture to your face and let sit for about 15 or 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water and then pat dry. Do not rub your skin to dry it.

2. Make a paste using one egg and mix it with a teaspoon of powdered orange peel.. Gently massage the paste onto your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Wash gently with cool water and pat dry.

3. Mix one teaspoon of ground almond with water until it makes a thick paste. Spread the paste on the skin and leave for 20 minutes. Gently rinse and pat dry.

4. A little table salt and buttermilk can make a great paste. Leave it on the face for about 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

5. Caution: do not use this if you have blemishes or other problems with the skin. Mix together milk, a little bit of lemon juice and oatmeal. Once it is the right consistency, spread it evenly on the face and let set for 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

6. Pick up some gray clay (make sure it’s cosmetic clay) and make a mixture with it using 2 teaspoons of the clay and a teaspoon of rose water. Add a teaspoon of an astringent and massage into the skin. Let it sit and dry for about 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

7. Combine together a teaspoon of honey, a teaspoon of orange juice and a teaspoon of lanolin to make a paste. Apply the mask to your face and leave on for about 15 minutes or until it dries. Rinse gently with warm water.

8. This mask mixture is great if you have combination skin such as dry and oily. Mix together the yoke of one egg and a few drops of lime juice. Apply the mask to your face and let dry for a few minutes. Rinse the mixture off with warm water and gently pat dry.

9. For better overall health and look of your skin, try to avoid any products with harsh chemicals in it. Be careful using strong astringents as well. And if you have oily skin, make sure that you do not use a lot of lotions or makeup that includes a lot of oils. It is possible to still have great looking skin with large pores.

Homemade Face Masks for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin it can be hard to find a decent face mask that will not leave your skin too oily, but at the same time won’t take away too much of the oil.

If you have tried all of the ones that are on the market, and none work there are quite a few good combinations that can be made using the things you have at home.

For example, you can use honey, lemon juice and flour. Grated cucumber and lemon can be used, and also Aloe Vera gel mixed with tomato pulp.

Once you choose which of these packs you want to use, making sure you take into consideration the smells, mix the ingredients together until you get a slightly thick consistency but not too thick, and not too runny.

You have to make it the right consistency for it to set on your face and work properly. You can use normal flour, chickpea flour, or whole wheat flour if you have it available in your kitchen.

Once you put it on, lie down and do nothing for about 20-30 minutes, or until the mask naturally is absorbed, or hardens up. The Aloe Vera one, for example, is quickly absorbed, and you can layer a bit more on top.

There are quite a few pro’s to a do-it-yourself face mask. It will make your skin glow and give you a radiant look. It will hydrate your skin, and will make your skin soft without robbing it of the natural oils it needs.

You can also make this whenever you feel you need it and you don’t have to go off to the store once you are out of the product, like you would for a packaged one, as most of the ingredients are available at home. And the best part is that it’s really healthy for your skin! It’s also pocket friendly.

5 Surprising Ways to Get Rid of Morning Breath for Good

If you are tired of dealing with morning breath and you want to do something about it, here are some steps you can take to eliminate it.  One thing you should do is clean your mouth thoroughly before going to bed and this includes brushing your teeth and tongue, flossing and rinsing your mouth with a strong antiseptic mouthwash. When you do this you get rid of the germs that cause morning breath. Another idea is to drink some fluids at night such as water and herbal teas because this reduces the travel of germs through your mouth that lead to morning breath. If you enjoy chewing gum, look for gum that has the sugar substitute Xylitol because this ingredient destroys the bacteria that causes morning breath.

1. Go a Few Hours Without Garlic and Onions

If you had foods that contained a lot of garlic, spices and onions the night before, then this could be why you have morning breath. You want to stay away from foods that have these vegetables at least five hours before bedtime and if you still decide to eat garlic and onion late in the evening, you should brush your teeth and tongue and floss for at least fifteen minutes. Once you do this you should rinse your mouth and gargle at least three times with mouthwash.

2. Consider The Side Effects of Your Medications

Depending on the medicine you take, some medicines include bad breath and oral hygiene so if you feel this is the reason why you have constant morning breath, talk with the doctor who prescribed the medicines. Also bring the situation up to the dentist during the dental exam and he may offer other tips on curing bad breath.

3. Get An Overall Physical Check-up

Sometimes you may need to get a physical check-up if you tried all of the above mentioned tips to get rid of your morning breath but are not working. Some people develop chronic bad breath as the result of an undiagnosed illness so when you visit the doctor for the checkup, tell him about your struggles to get rid of the bad breath.

4. Cut Back on Coffee, Smoking and Alcohol

These three things are harmful to oral health and they also lead to bad morning breath. If you struggle to quit smoking, there are anti-smoking products at the drugstore that are effective in helping you kick the habit. As for coffee and alcoholic beverages, you can drink these in moderation but after you drink them you need to clean your mouth well before going to bed.

5. Conclusion

Morning breath is annoying to those around you and it is unpleasant for you but if you take steps to prevent it in the first place the night before, you will have fresher breath the next day. If you need to hurry somewhere in the morning and are not able to brush and floss, grab some strong mints and a travel-size bottle of mouthwash with you

6 Uncommon Things Men Love about Women

There are certain things women do that drive men crazy. Sometimes, women are actually unaware of some of these traits. These things are a bit quirky but doing them might just make a man fall in love with you. Consider the following when you are trying to impress either your man or a new man.

1. Give Him the Look

It isn’t only the satisfaction in a relationship that keeps men happy, it’s the mystery and it’s keeping them on their toes. When you give him certain looks such as when you’re in the mood, it’s a huge turn on. Showing interest in him in more way than one with facial expressions and physical touching is the perfect way to spice up a relationship and keep the flame alive between the two of you.

2. Forget the Cosmetics

Too many women make the mistake of wearing layers of makeup in order to impress a man or their boyfriend; believe it or not, men love a bare face. When women can walk around without pounds of makeup on it shows natural beauty and it also shows a bit of confidence. Men love seeing natural beauty; it’s a huge turn on. Remember that you don’t always have to wear makeup in order to impress a man.

3. A Clever Mind

Let’s face it, guys love a challenge. When a woman can challenge a man intellectually and pull some clever remarks or jokes out real quick it’s a huge turn on for men. Being sarcastic toward him sometimes can be a huge turn on. Although she does like to be in charge sometimes, she wants to know that you can step up your game when the relationship calls for it.

4. Keep your Lips Glossed

Although men like a bare face, they do like it when a woman’s lips stands out because it is an attractive part of the body. If you don’t have chap stick with you then opt out for some lip gloss to keep a man’s eyes on your beautiful, facial assets. They also like the taste of lip-gloss when they kiss us.

5. Your Purse

Men want to be taken care of naturally and when women have a purse full of things that come in handy or are useful to him in a time of need, it’s very attractive. This is attractive because he knows that you are ready to take care of him when the time calls for it. Although men do like taking care of a household they also like know that their woman is ready to take care of him in his time of need

6. Gift Giving
Men are not the greatest when it comes to choosing gifts and giving them to people. It’s a huge turn on when a woman takes her knack for giving. A man likes to see his woman take on the art of motherly instinct which is taking care of him, other people and doing things that mothers would often do.

7 Ways to Make your Hair Smell Amazing

As you know, scent is one of the strongest senses that we have and it is something that brings about the most memories. Having a signature scent in your hair or on your body makes a huge impact on the attraction toward you and other people. For some people it’s difficult to keep a good smell in your hair or it seems to fade fairly quickly. There are ways to keep the smell locked in all day.

 

1. Body Spray on your Hair

Did you know that you can actually put body spray into your hair to make it last longer. You should avoid the roots due to the amount of alcohol that is present in it; a couple of sprays of it will last you all day or all night.

 

2. Fragrance

If you don’t have any body spray then use a perfume. If you love the smell of the perfume on your skin you should put a little bit in your hair and it will last even longer. Your hair will smell amazing all day and you will receive plenty of compliments from other people.

 

3. The Right Product

Depending on the type of hair texture that you have, find a product that has an awesome smell to it. Not only will it give you the look that you desire, you will obtain a great smell simultaneously.

 

4. Scented Shampoo

The easiest way to get a great smell is by using a strong scented shampoo. Get one that works well with your hair type and has a natural scent to it. Avoid any that have harsh colors because of the chemicals and simply go for a clear colored shampoo which smells great.

5. Strong Conditioner

After you have invested in the perfect shampoo try a conditioner that is going to compliment it as well. Let a conditioner soak in your hair for a while so that it sticks. A favorite amongst many is Herbal Essences which smells delicious and is long lasting. 

6. Avoid Heat

After washing your hair avoid blow drying it. This is going to take the scent out of it that was soaked in, during the shower. Avoid straightening it as well because the heat activation can get rid of the scents. This will keep your ends from drying and it will also prevent a burnt smell. 

7. Try a Dry Wash

If you’re experiencing one of those days that your hair looks bad but you don’t want to wash it, try a dry shampoo. You can also put some baby powder on your scalp if it’s really oily. This is going to soak up those oils and dry it out. It will also contribute to a fresh smell as if you did take a shower.

The best thing that you can do is find a fragrance that fits you. Find your favourite smell and find in what form it comes. You can even carry the spray around with you and douse it on you during a lunch break to maintain your scent.

 

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7 Ways of Improving Your Beauty without Make-up.

Every woman wants to look her best but there are times when you will not be able to put on makeup because you are short on time or because you have allergies that keep you from wearing makeup during the day. You can let your natural beauty shine with these techniques.

 

1. The first thing you want to do is wash your face twice a day with a facial moisturizer because this hydrates your skin and it keeps the moisture in your skin. Once you wash your face, you should apply a face cream to your skin or a homemade moisturizer such as plain yogurt with lemon juice or yogurt with crushed cucumbers.

2. Get your eyebrows waxed every three weeks. This is important because if you want to look beautiful without makeup, you will need to have neatly shaped eyebrows. When people see how nice your eyebrows look, they will not notice the lack of makeup on your face. You can have the stylist put a design in your arch for extra flair.

3. Drink more water and sleep more. If you do not incorporate these routines into your life, you will not achieve the natural beauty you are looking for. When you stay up late too many nights, you start to develop bags under your eyes and a lack of hydration also causes this.

4. Wash your hair regularly. Over time your hair accumulates sweat, dirt, new growth and other types of particles and this leads to a buildup in your hair. To keep your hair looking fresh and smelling healthy, you should shampoo and conditioner so that the hairstyle will look fresh.

5. Use a lot of sunscreen when going out. Too much unprotected exposure to the sun could cause your skin to age faster than normal and you increase chances of developing skin cancer. Look for sunscreen that has vitamins E, C and A in it since these vitamins are good for the skin.

 

6. Stop putting hands on your face. Your hands collect all kinds of bacteria during the day and every time you rub your face with unwashed hands, you transfer the dirt and bacteria to your face. Before touching your face you should wash your hands first.

7. Use acne medication for your pimples. Pimples take away from your natural beauty and if you have acne look for creams or pills that help eliminate the pimples. You can talk with your dermatologist for advice on how to get rid of the acne.

 

How to Take Care of Your Lips

How to Take Care of Your Lips

Lips are a visible body part at the mouth of humans and many animals. Lips are soft, movable, and serve as the opening for food intake and in the articulation of sound and speech. Human lips are a tactile sensory organ, and can be erogenous when used in kissing and other acts of intimacy.

Steps:

1.       Fold a tissue in half and run it under water.

2.       Squeeze it so that it is not soaking, but moist/damp.

3.       Run it over your lips. This will moisten them.

4.       Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly. This will moisten and soften your lips.

5.       Press your lips together for 15-30 seconds. Make sure the Vaseline/petroleum jelly is well absorbed.

6.       Apply a thin coat of lipstick (it's usually best to stick with neutral tones, but if bright reds and such work on you, go for it!)

7.       Blot out by kissing off the excess lipstick on the back of your hand. DO NOT use a tissue for this, as little bits could stick to your lips.

8.       Apply a thicker coat of lip gloss. This will give it shine.

9.       Pucker up! (see tips)

10.   Practice your smile.

Get some moisturizer (the thicker the better). After you've brushed your teeth at night, put the moisturizer on your lips, rubbing it on them and a little bit around your mouth until you can’t see it. Then, get some more and dab a thick layer onto your lips so your lips look white (the color of the moisturizer). Leave it on overnight, and during the night it will soak into your lips and dry, leaving them smooth, soft and perfect. Also if you don't want to use moisturizer, you can apply a thick layer of Vaseline/petroleum jelly to your lips before you go to sleep.

Tips

• Breathing through your nose, instead of your mouth (when possible) makes a huge difference in the overall appearance of your lips. They dry up and crack when mouth-breathing.
• Alternatively, instead of tissue, use an old toothbrush, wet it, and lightly brush over your lips. This is great for removing dead skin. Just don't do it too hard, or they'll feel sore afterwards. Use a circular motion, and after you are done, rinse your lips with water and apply Vaseline and/or some other hydrating lip product to your lips. Make sure to coat your lips well. This works best at night, but for during the day, you can apply some lip gloss as the last step. Also remember to use a baby tooth brush to brush your lips.
• Remember not to add too much lip gloss on your lips, instead of being shiny it will make it goopy and gross!
• if you don't have any lip gloss, you can just apply Vaseline/petroleum jelly as this will also add shine and if you are wearing red or a dark lipstick this will take some of it off while you are putting it on.
• Make sure that when you are applying Vaseline you use your fingers instead of a brush.
• Don't forget to wring out the tissue. Otherwise your Vaseline and everything else will dribble onto your chin.
• No red colours (for your lipstick). It's best to stick to colours like salmon pink and the peach. Although, if you want your teeth to look whiter, apply some red lipstick. Then over that, apply some bluish toned lip gloss, which makes the white in your teeth stand out.
• Don't stick out your lips when puckering. Adopt a sultry, sexy look that will compliment your great new lips.

Warnings

• Do not apply lip gloss all over your lips. Keep it in the middle area and not onto the edges, as this can sometimes make it look messy or look like you've put on too much. Alternatively, too much lip gloss can push someone away, especially if it is sticky. Nothing is more unattractive than sticky lip product.
• Make sure your teeth are clean. Your smile will look horrible if your lips are shiny and your teeth are yellow. Gross. There's also no point in having a great smile if you have bad breath. Try using breath spray/mouth wash. Try searching up how to keep your teeth clean or how to brush your teeth properly. As well as how to get your teeth white.

Things You'll Need

• Lips
• Tissue
• Water
• Vaseline/petroleum jelly
• Neutral toned lipstick
• Lip gloss
• Toothbrush [baby or a soft toothbrush]