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Toothpaste Zaps Pimples
You've heard it before — don't pop your zits! The folks over at Daily Glow
suggest applying a bit of toothpaste to a pimple before bed and washing
it off with warm water when you wake up in the morning. They say that
toothpastes draws impurities out of clogged pores and dries the skin
with shrinks the pimple. Opt for organic toothpastes rather than gel
toothpastes which don't work as well.
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Create Fuller Lips
If
you're tired of having thin, pursed puckers, extend your lip line using
a neutral-toned lip liner. Then apply lipstick over top. Be careful
though — don't extend your lip line too much.
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Don't Pop It
No,
no, no! Don't pop your zits. Not only does it increase the chance of
scarring, it's also likely that you will worsen the blemish and spread
bacteria to other places on your face which could give rise to another
breakout.
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Exfoliate Your Lips
Dry,
flaky, chapped lips are the worst canvas for lipstick. To ensure that
your puckers are in perfect pout condition, the experts at The Beauty Department
recommend exfoliating your lips. To do this, apply lip balm to your
lips, then using a toothbrush or clean mascara wand, scrub your lips
(don't be too rough). Then, use a tissue to wipe away excess flakes and
voila! You'll have a perfect pout in no time.
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Microwave Lotion Into Luxury
Who
doesn't love a spa day? If we could go every day, we probably would,
but that would also put a dent in our wallets. A quick, easy and cheaper
indulgence is to put your favourite lotion in the microwave for about
10 seconds. Make sure the oils in your lotion don't separate and that it
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Exfoliate Daily
Exfoliation
is an important and easy way to buff away the dead skin cells that
cover up your skin's natural glow. Use a light exfoliator, like the Daily Microfoliant from Dermalogica, to freshen your face daily.
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Know Your Shade
When
choosing a foundation, test a product on the skin near your jawline.
And be sure to do it in natural light. This will ensure the foundation
tone you choose for your face isn't too different from the natural shade
of your neck. We really love Makeup Forever's Invisible Cover HD Foundation because it comes in so many shades.
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Tweezing Tips
Before
you tweeze, make sure you soften your skin by dabbing a cotton ball
soaked in warm water or cream. When you start tweezing, do so in the
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Use Dry Shampoo
We absolutely love dry shampoo, especially Klorane
(we use this brand religiously). It absorbs excess oil on your strands
and scalp and keeps your mane looking clean and fresh. If you don't have
dry shampoo, try washing just the top of your head (or wherever there
is oil), with regular shampoo followed by a quick blow dry. Your tresses
will look as good as new.
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Use Oil On Your Skin.. Even If It's Already Oily
This
probably sounds crazy, but using an oil-based product to remove makeup
or excess dirt from your skin can actually improve your epidermis'
condition. Why? Over-cleaning stimulates the sebum glands, which causes
skin to over-produce oil. Using oil-based products will have the
opposite effect.
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Consult A Doctor Before Popping Pills
Do
you really need all those supplements? It's true the healthier you are,
the healthier your skin and hair will be. But popping supplements
without discussing them with your doctor can do more harm than good.
Why? Because mixing certain vitamins and minerals can have the opposite
effect of what you're hoping. Talk to your physician before popping any
pills.
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Perfume Basics
Don't
douse yourself with perfume before you leave the house (you don't want
to bombard other people's nostril with strong smells). Just because you
can't smell it doesn't mean other people won't be able to. If you wear
it every day, chances are your olfactory sense has just become
desensitized to the scent. Only spray or dab perfume on select spots like your knees, wrists, base of throat, and behind your earlobes. |
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Smile.. Lots
Our best beauty tip? Smile! It's the most beautiful asset you have. Where it every day.
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