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Tips For Beautiful & Long Hair

Hair Lightener
To lighten hair, use 1/4 cup chopped fresh rhubarb to 2 cups boiling water. Cool, strain, and apply as a rinse.

Gum In Hair
Soak the gum-coated hair in Coke® and it should wipe out easily.

Hair Spray
Hairsprays belong to a class of personal care products that help hair to hold a desired style.Hairsprays have since become an important part of the hair care market.Hairsprays work by coating the hair with polymers, which are long chain chemical compounds.Once hair spray is applied to the hair, the liquid drops run down the hair shaft until they reach the intersection of two hair fibers. When the drops dry at this fiber intersection, they create an invisible film that bonds hairs together.

Choose a Perfect Color for Yourself

Some people think, “Oh yeah I’ll just shove this on, it’s a top designer brand so I’ll be okay,” and then end up looking terrible in it. In this guide you can find out what colors suit you most. Try out the tips, hairstyles, and dress sense below and try your new look.
Things You Will Need:
Hairbrush
Make up (optional)
Mirror
Clothes
Steps:
Step 1:
Look at your eye color and hair color. Then use the guide below to find out what would look best with you. Your skin color is one of the best ways to determine what colors you’ll look good in.
Grey eyes, white blond hair: Most colors will look fine!

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer occurs from mutations in healthy skin cell’s DNA, which causes the cells to start growing uncontrollable. The skin is made up of three different types of cells, the squamous cells, basal cells and melanocytes. Squamous cells are located just below the surface of the skin with basal cells beneath them and melanocytes beneath the basal cells. Depending on the skin cells that are affected by the cancer, this will determine the type of cancer it is and the treatment.
Signs & Symptoms of Skin Cancer

Basal cell skin cancer usually develops from sun-exposure and may occur on the scalp, ears or face. Its appearance may be that of a waxy bump or a scar-like lesion that is flat and brown or flesh-colored. Squamous cell skin cancer also usually occurs from sun-exposure although it is more likely to occur on the lips, face, hands or ears. This type of skin cancer appears either as a flat crusty and scaly lesion or as a red and hard

Legs Workout for Women's

1 Squat
Stand with your feet 7 – 9 inches apart, arms across your chest and hands on apposite shoulders. Take your weight back into your heels and lower your body be bending your legs, leading with the bottom, and with your knees directly over the middle toes. Aim to lower to 90 degree and pause for a moment, then raise yourself back up and repeat.

2 Knee drive
Stand with one foot on a step, with your knee bent and the other foot on the floor behind you. Drive up onto the front foot, bringing the back knee up towards your chest, using your arm in an opposite action. Come right up on to the ball of your foot, pause then go straight back down into a lunge position. You can add power by allowing the supporting foot to leave the floor altogether as you drive up with the other leg.

Get Radiant Skin With Eating The Right Foods

Fluids
We all know that eating a healthy, varied and balanced diet is essential for your health. Water acts as a natural remedy to head your way towards achieving healthy and glowing skin. Water benefits can be attributed to the fact that it acts as a body purifier, by removing toxins and waste from your body. You should drink at least 1.5 liter of water daily. Forget about the soft drinks, alcohol and coffee. Fluids helps your skin keep well hydrated, cleanse your body from the toxins and is the only way to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

HOW TO USE WAX STRIPS TO REMOVE UPPER LIP HAIR

The wax strips do a great job to remove the unwanted upper lip hair. They not only save time and money but they also remove the unwanted hair perfectly. The waxing strips come in different sizes – there are waxing strips for the upper lip, for the legs, arms, for the bikini-line. They work on short hair, providing hair removal results that last up to two/ three weeks.
Most of the packs include specially designed wipes (towelettes) that calm, soothe, moisturize the skin and remove any wax residue.

Tips for Getting Silky hair Without Spending Much Money

All women and young girls love having silky hair. Having smooth and silky hair is one of the attributes of beauty. Silky long hair is a beauty asset of good looking girls and women.It is easier to tie your hair in any style you like. With proper care of your hair silky hair can be a reality. Natural and safe cosmetic products can make hair silky and soft.Follow these tips to make your hair more silky and soft. It will require some ingredients which are easily available in the market.

1.Use almond oil to massage your hair one day before washing your hair. Frequently massaging your hair with almond oil will help you to get silky and soft hair. Massaging is good for improving blood circulation and getting stronger hair.

2. Apply paste made out of the leaves of hibiscus plant on your hair. Let it stay for 10-20 minutes and then wash your hair to get best results

Makeup For Those Who Wear Glasses



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Ten Foods that Contain Vitamin E


The Health Benefits of Vitamin E
While new research shows that vitamin C or E pills may not protect against cancer or heart disease, there’s no doubt these nutrients are essential if consumed as part of a healthy diet. Nothing beats a balanced diet.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and could play a role in preventing a range of diseases. It’s also considered important for maintaining healthy, youthful skin.


The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for vitamin E is 15 mg a day for adults. According to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, most Americans need to increase their consumption of foods rich in vitamin E, which can be tricky because foods high in vitamin E tend to be eaten in smaller amounts. Here are the foods where you’ll find the greatest concentration of this nutrient.
1. Fortified Cereals
Fortified ready-to-eat cereals will give you anywhere from 1.6 to 12.8 mg of vitamin E per serving.
If you’re looking for a departure from the bowl, try these Cereal Tarts with Yogurt and Fresh Fruit.
2. Sunflower Seeds
One ounce of dry roasted sunflower seeds delivers 7.4 mg of vitamin E and 165 calories. Sunflower oil is a good source too, providing 5.6 mg of the vitamin and 120 calories.
3. Nuts
Almonds take the prize here, providing 7.3 mg of vitamin E and 164 calories per ounce. Try this recipe for Maple Crunch Oatmeal for a twist on the versatile nut.
Hazelnuts (4.3 mg of vitamin E and 178 calories per ounce); mixed dry nuts (3.1 mg of vitamin E and 168 calories per ounce); and peanuts (2.2 mg of vitamin E and 166 calories per ounce) are other good sources of the nutrient.
4. Vegetable Oils
One tablespoon of cottonseed oil offers 4.8 mg of vitamin E, while safflower oil isn’t far behind with 4.6 mg. Try safflower oil to caramelize veggies or fruits, like the pear topping in this Butternut Squash Soup recipe.
5. Turnip Greens
These may seem like an unlikely superfood, but don’t give up on the humble turnip green: A half cup has 2.9 mg of vitamin E and just 24 calories.
The greens on this common root vegetable are just as edible as they are nutritious. In addition to Vitamin E, a half a cup of turnip greens have 441 mg of vitamin A (in the form of beta carotene) and 24 calories – and with Vitamin C, folate, Vitamin K and calcium as well, they’re far more nutritious than the turnip itself. Try young leaves as an accent to a salad, or boil twice, replacing the water in between, to serve as a side dish. Also look for mustard and dandelion greens for a similar leafy health boost.
A quarter cup of tomato paste has 2.8 mg of vitamin E and 54 calories. Try this recipe for Pork, Beans and Organic Beer Chili.
6. Tomato Paste
A half cup of tomato puree or tomato sauce both have 2.5 mg of vitamin E.
7. Pine Nuts
One ounce of pine nuts contains 2.6 mg of vitamin E and 191 calories. Pine nuts are a great addition to pasta dishes or salads.
8. Peanut Butter
Peanut butter contains 2.5 mg of vitamin E and 192 calories per two tablespoons. A perfect excuse for a PB and J, or you could try this recipe for Sesame Noodles.
9. Wheat Germ
Plain toasted wheat germ, an excellent topping for hot cereals, has 2.3 mg of vitamin E and 54 calories per two tablespoons.
10. Avocado
Half an avocado has 2.1 mg of vitamin E and 161 calories.


Health Benefits of Jogging and Running

Running is very good for your health. It provides a great cardiovascular workout, strengthens and tones your muscles. Regular jogging gives better overall physical condition as well as some other health benefits, including mental benefits such as relaxation and reduction of anxiety. Most importantly for many, running is a good way to lose belly fat and generally get fitter.

Regular Running and Jogging

Regular running and jogging is a good way to improve your health and fitness. You do not need to become a marathon runner to benefit greatly from running. Many people are concerned about long term damage to joints such as knees, ankles and hips, as a result of running. However, with good quality running shoes and a sensible approach, the risks are minimal, and the benefits of being fitter outweigh those possible risks.

Jogging makes the heart stronger. It increases the capacity of the blood circulation and of the respiratory system. This is essential for maintaining good fitness. It also speeds up the digestive system and can help to relieve digestive problems. Many people that live a sedentary lifestyle develop digestive problems that can be improved with a healthier diet and some regular exercise.

Running and Mental Health

Running can counteract depression, as all forms of exercise can help people cope with depression. It increases the capacity to work and lead an active life. The fitter you are, the more active you can be. There are so many more opportunities available to people that are healthier and fitter.
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Kelly Brooks Fitness and Diet


Kelly Brook is without doubt one the UK’s most attractive and fittest celebrities. She is also one the the most energetic, bouncy and fun loving celebrities, according to Health & Fitness magazine.
Kelly Brook has in the past made tongue-in-cheek claims that her fitness is due to having lots of “special cuddles” with her partner. However, she now reveals that her love of dancing is the true key to her success, as well as more traditional aerobic exercises.

Kelly Brooks Early Career

Kelly started her show business career over a decade ago. When she was just 16 she became a model after her mum entered her into a competition.
Since then she modelled for various companies including Foster’s Lager, Renault Megane and Walkers crisps. She then modelled lingerie for Bravissimo, which led to her career as a page three model after being spotted by the Daily Star editorial team.

Kelly Voted Britain’s Sexiest Woman

In 2005 she was FHM’s sexiest woman. In 2007 Kelly danced in the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing show, and put in some great performances. Last night (Sat 16th May) she appeared as a special guest judge on Britain’s Got Talent.

How does Kelly Brook workout?

So, how does she stay in such great shape? What does Kelly Brook eat? Kelly’s first tips for staying in shape is to be realistic. She told Health & Fitness that as she approaches 30, she realises that she has to do much more to continue to look great.
When she was younger, it was relatively easy, but now diet and exercise are essential. Her main method of staying in shape is dancing now, although she used to do a lot of walking and Pilates. But she says that dancing actually built more muscle and better definition that any of her previous exercise regimes, and that she felt a lot better mentally as well as physically for being dance fit.
Kelly Brook says that variety is the key to staying motivated. She soon gets bored, so mixing up workouts really helps. She does a lot of dancing and dance workouts, and adds dumbbells and exercise balls to her dance workouts. She also runs, hula hoops, does aqua aerobics or traditional circuit training outside. She gains a lot of inspiration and advice from her personal fitness coach Tamayah Ahmad, who is Rebook’s UK master trainer.
Kelly is also happy to do some weight training. She says that women who avoid weight training for fear of bulking up are “living in a dream world” or just using it as an excuse to avoid exercise. Her advice for people that cannot afford a personal trainer is to find a friend that they can exercise with, as this is also a great way to stay motivated.

Natural Exercise Outdoors

However, more than anything Kelly enjoys being outdoors. She lives on a farm in Kent and enjoys riding her bike, walking in the countryside with her dog and swimming also. She also says that she enjoys gardening, which she finds relaxing as well as a good gentle exercise.

What is Kelly Brook’s Diet?

In 2010 Kelly Brook told the Daily Mail that she does not bother with diet, or at least, she does not follow any specific diet plans and does not “go on a diet”. She just eats a healthy diet and stays active.

She does take a woman’s supplement, although as she has a healthy diet she may not need it. Some women do benefit from additional iron and folate supplements though.
She did follow the macrobiotic diet once (the same diet that Gwyneth Paltrow has done) when she was feeling tired and lacking energy but it caused her to gain weight so she stopped. She also found that the macrobiotic diet was too strict and she got bored with having to follow the rules all the time.

So, what are the keys to Kelly Brook’s great figure?

  • Stability Ball exercises to strengthen the core muscles, including pikes and dorsal raises.

  • Running for endurance and cardiovascular fitness

  • Bodyweight circuit training for full body workouts and muscle toning

  • Dancing for cardio, flexibility and lots of fun!



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How to Lighten Dark Spots on Skin

There are many men and women who suffer from dark spots on skin. These spots are usually seen on the face, hands, chest and shoulders. While the dark spots on skin are not necessarily an indication of any serious condition, they could cause a lot of embarrassment. Hence, it is common for people to use different commercial skincare product, mainly for getting rid of dark spots on skin. However, not all these products are effective in treating the dark spots on skin; moreover, some of them contain harsh chemicals, which could in fact have an adverse effect on the skin.

Home Remedies for Dark Spots on Skin

Hence, many men and women have now stared opting for home remedies for dark spots on the face and body. First of all, these home remedies are a lot safer than commercial products and moreover, they cost a lot less. Some of the most effective remedies for dark spots on the skin are:
•    Citrus Fruits: Most citrus fruits like oranges and lemons contain high amounts of vitamin C, which have natural bleaching properties. The juice of a citrus fruit should be applied on to the skin with a piece of cotton and the affected skin should be massaged gently.
•    Honey: This natural ingredient contains properties that help rejuvenate and renew the skin. Hence, some honey should be applied on to the darkened are and left on for around 20 minutes, before being rinsed off. Adding wheat germ to the honey can enhance the effects of this home remedy.
•    Milk: The skin on the face is usually very sensitive and delicate, which is why only those ingredients should be used, which do not lead to any irritation. Milk has a soothing effect and can lighten the dark spots on the skin. The milk should be applied on the skin with some cotton and left on for a few minutes, before being rinsed off.
•    Vitamin E Oil: This remedy has an excellent affect on the skin. A small amount of Vitamin E oil should be applied directly on the affected area of the skin and should be left on for a while, so that it can penetrate the skin properly. It is best to leave the oil on for as long as possible and therefore, most people apply it just before bed time, so that it can stay on the skin all night long.
Before using any of the tips on dark spots and blackheads treatment, it is best to consult a dermatologist.

Face Care Tips for Oily Skin

Nobody likes oily skin, but there are benefits and downsides to having oily skin. One of the benefits of an oily skin is the ability to tan well and be less affected by the effects that the sun can have on other skin types. Another bonus to having oily skin is the fact that you are less likely to have as many facial lines as you age.
While all this sounds great there are downsides that can affect people with oily skin throughout their life.
Oily skin tends to have larger pores and along with this is a tendency to have blackheads as the grime is caught in these open pores more easily. And that is not the only problem that people with oily skin have to contend with, as they are more susceptible to breakouts than other skin types.
People with oily skin tend to have darker complexions.
The cause of oily skin is overactive sebaceous glands that produce too much oil from enlarged pores. Having this happen can lead people to want to over clean their skin in an attempt to wash away the oil but this will not solve the problem.
Excessive washing will only cause the glands to create more oil and a person with oily skin can have a shiny oily look within a very short time of having cleansed their skin.
People with oily skin should always select skin care products that are developed for oily skin rather than those they might assume would be better for their skin as the wrong formulations can often exacerbate the problems they might be experiencing. A wonderful cleanser for oily skin is DermaQuest Skin Therapy Glyco Gel Cleanser (15%).
It is essential that people with oily skin refrain from touching their face, particularly during times of exercise when perspiring as the larger pores are more prone to retaining any grime that can be transferred to the face from the hands.

Get serious about improving your skin. DermaQuest Skin Therapy Glyco Gel Cleanser (15%) puts Glycolic Acid to work in your favor, reducing wrinkles and discoloration. And with moisturizing Lactic Acid and soothing Aloe Vera, your skin will be sure to look its best.
8 fl. oz.
Who It’s For
Ideal for those with oily or mature skin to deeply cleanse, remove excess oil, and improve skin texture for softer, more refined skin.
Using a cleanser specifically for oily skin is the first step in controlling excessive shine and oil that clogs the pores.

Core and Abs

Hard Abs Workout

Getting Sleeker, Cleaner hair!

We often hear beauty experts suggesting to change your hair shampoo, since the continuous use of the same product can cause build-up on your hair. Thus, every time your bottle of shampoo finishes, buy a different shampoo. While, there are some experts who say that hair getting ‘used to’ shampoos is purely a myth. Now, we have two alternate experts’ suggestions. Nevertheless, a build-up does exist. There is a third way you can choose for to retain the health of your hair and enjoy the benefits of cleaner and sleeker hair.
Various models are thought to use this tip. All you need to do is to layer up different shampoos together in a pump bottle. As a result you get added benefits of different shampoos and don’t stick by just one.
Tip
Simply buy yourself a large pump bottle from a local market or if otherwise, if you have an empty pump bottle of some shampoo or lotion would work. Take 4 different shampoos and pour approximately 1/4 of one shampoo one at a time in the bottle. Next, layer on another 1/4 quantity of a different shampoo and maintain this procedure until the bottle is full.
You will be surprised to notice that the health of your hair retains, while at the same time, you can enjoy a sleeker, cleaner and fuller hair!

Makeup Tips for Different Eye Shapes

Eyes are the most expressive feature of your face, so why not play them up for an incredible effect? While, we all have our own desires and needs when it comes to makeup, even so makeup and beauty applications can do wonders. Eyes hold the intensity of captivating others’ souls, with merely a glance. If eyes, as they say, are the window to the soul, then they require our immediate attention first, before we can steal others.
Here’s a piece of advice:
when applying makeup to your eyes, choose shades and ways of applying makeup depending on the shape of your eyes. This way you can easily make your eyes look any way you want!
We all want beautiful, long eyelashes, well-groomed brows, and eyes that make the heart skip a beat. Follow our lead and educate yourself on how to makeup your eyes, depending on their shape.

Eye Makeup for Deep Set Eyes

For deep set eyes, always go for luminous and lustrous shades. This way, your eyes will appear appealingly bigger. Apply pale eyeshadows, starting from your eyelid from the inner corner of your eye, stretching it till outer corner. Use lighter colors in the middle of the lid, and darker colors on and just above the socket line. Blend the darker shade up and out. Eureka! There you have it – dazzling eyes to bedazzle the crowd!

Eye Makeup for Wide Set Eyes

If your eyes are wide, makeup can amazingly reduce the distance between them, giving them look.  This is what to do: apply a darker shade, starting from the outer corner of your eye till the middle of your eyelid.
Use a lighter eye shadow from the middle of your eyelid to the inner corner of your eye.
Finally, blend in different shades in the middle of the eyelid and get amazing results.

Eye Makeup for Close Set Eyes

Those with close set eyes (narrower than one eye width) should no longer frown, because help is at hand! Simple, apply some corrector on the inner corners of both eyes. Then, with help of an eyeliner, draw a very thin line edging along the upper eyelashes, so that it appears thicker near the outer corner of your eyes. Following that, apply a very thin layer of light eye-shades, from the inner corner of your eyes till the middle of the eyelids.
Apply darker shades, neatly starting from the middle of your eyelid to the outer corner.
In the end, blend the colors properly. Also, make sure to use more mascara on the outer corners.

Eye Makeup for Down Turned Eyes

Down-turned eyes? No more worries! To make down-turned eyes look sensational and appealing, the trick is to apply your eye shadow upwards and outwards. Apply eyeliner, edging it closer along the upper lash line, blend in the shade along the length of the socket line in the outer two thirds of the eyes. For a dramatic glaze, apply dense mascara.

Eye Makeup for Asian Eyes

For upward-pointing Asian eyes, remember to use light eye shades along the length of your eyelids. Draw a thick smoky line along upper eyelashes with an eye pencil. Make sure that the line is thick enough to be seen well when your eyes are open. Beneath the lower eyelashes draw a thinner line.
To make them appear strikingly wider and beautiful, apply brown eyeshadow on your eyebrows.
Two or three coats of dense mascara would make you resemble a calendar model. That’s a promise!

Eye Makeup for Those Wearing Spectacles

If you worry that your spectacles will cover your eyes, then today would be the last day of that misery. After reading this tip, you will surely reach out for your make up and perk up your looks!
If the frame of your spectacles is bright, it is better to pay attention to your eyelashes and put the accent on them, rather using too bright eye shades. If you usually prefer brown mascara, how about try a black one for a change.
To enhance your eyelashes, giving them more volume and curl, apply a coat of dense mascara, from the roots to the tips.
Those among you, who wear tortoise-shaped or horn-rimmed spectacles, concentrate on the shape of eyebrows. Coloring is also a good idea.
Now you would believe that, creating the large, wide-eyed illusion isn’t all that difficult, after all. Whether big or small, just remember you all beautiful the way you have been made. With a few tricks, you can perk up your looks and look ‘the most gorgeous women on the block!’

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Whitening Cream & How To Apply

  1. If you are thinking to us Dream Beauty Skin Whitening Cream, firstly wash you face with nice soap. Make use of Whitening cream thoroughly cover the skin area that you would like to be brighten. For blemish and spot reducing, rub on the skin whitening cream using a cotton mop or swab. Apply the cream with your hand for skin lightening. You should place small dots of the cream on your cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. Next you should massage the cream using circular movement.
  1. Avoid the sun while using skin-brightening creams or lotions. Increase the efficacy of skin-lightening products by using an exfoliating body cleanser and the cream is to be used twice daily once in the morning and once bedtime.
This is very effective and important not to make use of sun blocks, toners and astringents while you have been using this cream on your face