http://articles.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com/rss.xml A blog about naturalbeautyproductsplus.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com/?a=35600 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Grooming Your Eyebrows for a Better Appearance <br /><br />A unibrow or mono-brow is the presence of abundant hair between the eyebrows so that the eyebrows seem to join above the nose to form one long eyebrow. In Western culture, the growth of such facial hair is seen as having a lack of grooming, as if embracing a &quot;primitive&quot; appearance. Unibrow separation is the only form of eyebrow grooming for men. Among women, the space between the brows is plucked or treated with electrolysis or other forms of depilation. <br /><br />The way your eyebrows are groomed can make a considerable difference in your appearance as your eyebrows help shape your eyes and give you character. It is important to keep your eyebrows trimmed and well groomed. Bushy eyebrows require ongoing care and attention. Still everyone needs some kind of maintenance of his or her eyebrows. Good grooming tips are needed by men and women, as well.<br /><br />Never shave your eyebrows as a quick fix. When your eyebrows start growing back, they will require constant maintenance. The continuous need for grooming will be obvious. Eyebrows require their own special care. Use your razor for grooming your beard.<br /><br />It is not a good idea to use depilatories within the eye area. It is easy to irritate the skin and cause unwanted injuries. With depilatories, your hairs will grow back quicker than with waxing or tweezing. Your eyes are precious and delicate. Do not risk the safety of your eyes. <br /><br />There are many kits on the market for waxing your eyebrows. With step-by-step instructions the process seems simple. It is best to have a professional wax your eyebrows, but if you decide to do it at home, have a professional do it the first time. Watch carefully to see how it is done and be prepared for temporary discomfort and pain.<br /><br />Trimming Your Eyebrows<br /><br />For those who have thin eyebrows, a small pair of scissors may suffice to trim away the stray hairs. Grooming and trimming of eyebrows is best done under bright light.<br /><br />Select an area to give attention. Then trim your eyebrows in the direction of hair growth. Work slowing, with care. Hairs trimmed too short will stick out in silly fashion. With a few days of careful trimming you will know if you are on the right track.<br /><br />Plucking Away Stray Eyebrow Hairs<br /><br />Besides waxing, tweezing is still the most efficient method for removing eyebrow hairs. If you need to pluck your eyebrows, keep a clean pair of tweezers handy for this purpose. <br /><br />Keep your tweezers store in a safe and sanitary place. Don't let anyone use it. Some men may want to use a tweezers to clean their fingernails. This is unsanitary and it makes the tweezers less effective. If you allow such use of your tweezers, prepare to buy a new pair when the ends do not meet properly to grab the hairs.<br /><br />Begin tweezing with moistened eyebrows. Tweezing after a shower is ideal, but soaking your brow area with a warm washcloth for several minutes will give the same effect. Comb your eyebrows in the direction of their growth and let them fall naturally in place.<br /><br />Decide which areas need thinning. Then tweeze your eyebrows in the directions of hair growth. For an even look, start underneath, from inside, out. Pull each hair out, one by one, to avoid mistakes. Be careful, some hairs may not grow back!<br /><br />When you tweeze the center of your eyebrows, look carefully to make sure you don't get them too far apart. You can always go back later and remove additional hairs, if you need more space.<br /><br />Do not pluck too many hairs from the top of your brow. Target obvious stray hairs and thin them out a little. Start from the center, then outwards.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Natural Beauty Products Plus at <a href="http://www.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com/">http://www.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com</a></p> 2006-08-27T23:46-04:00 http://articles.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com/?a=35599 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>Ninety-five percent of women today will develop cellulite in their bodies sometime during their lives. Cellulite is fat. With a combination of fluid retention and fatty tissue, cellulite appears on the thighs of women. As a woman gains weight, her fat cells begin to swell, but her connective tissue remains the same. Because they have a different cellular makeup than their male counterparts, women inherit a greater risk for cellulite problems. No woman wants cottage cheese thighs, but cellulite remains a veritable challenge.<br /><br />Women of any age can get cellulite, but it is more common among people as they age. Contrary to popular belief, cellulite is not directly connected to one's weight. It is noted, however, that those who gain and lose weight regularly have a tendency to acquire cellulite easily. The fat cells in the lower part of a women's body tend to store fat six times quicker than cells on the upper torso, while, at the same time, these cells let go six times less quickly. Losing weight on the abdomen also changes the upper half of the body.<br /><br />Are there ways to make the dreaded dimpling appearance of cottage cheese thighs less obvious? Certainly, but the first defense must be to repair the areas where cellulite has already taken up residence. Learning to strengthen and hydrate both the cells of the body and the connective tissue, as well, is a good beginning for repairing body cells.<br /><br />Cellulite is defined as, &quot;fat that has pushed through cell walls into the middle layer of skin and shows through the surface.&quot; Poor circulation in one's body allows cellulite freedom to prosper. Therefore, to reduce the appearance of cellulite, it is paramount to increase the circulation in the defined area. Cellulite is composed of lymph fluid and toxins that are trapped in the skin's connective tissue. When the dreaded cellulite is just beginning, combat it immediately with your regular routine. The best cardiovascular exercises include walking, running, and weight lifting. Plan a healthy menu. A sensible diet is one with plenty of vegetables (especially leafy green ones) with an abundance of fruit.<br /><br />A Healthy Life Style <br /><br />Remember to hydrate your body throughout the day. Drink lots of water, at least 64 ounces a day. Smoking is bad for you. Don't smoke, but if you are smoking now, quit. Regarding the development of cellulite, smoking restricts the flow of blood, causing sluggish circulation, preparing the body for the development of cellulite. Avoid processed foods and saturated fates (butter, margarine, and animals fats). Refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages, coffee, teas, diet soda, and junk food. Consume healthy foods and you will be healthy.<br /><br />Try a two-week detox with meals that include one serving of protein (lean beef, skinless chicken, or grilled fish) with lots of vegetables. Dry skin brushing is an excellent cellulite fighter. This process exfoliates the dermis layer of skin, removing dead skin cells. It boosts circulation to the skin and stimulates the flow of lymph, improving the release of toxins through the skin. Dry skin brushing assists in the growth of new cells.<br /><br />Two more suggestions:<br /><br />1. End your day with a cool shower, if you can tolerate it. Cold rinse (a slow turn in the shower to constrict the flow of blood and improve skin tone.)<br /><br />2. Take glucosamine supplement every day. Glucosamine aids the body in repairing damage to the dermis layer, as well as the connective layer of the skin.<br /><br />Cellulite creams and lotions can help make the appearance of cottage cheese less noticeable, but these creams are not miracle workers. Cellulite creams cannot improve the condition of the skin with a complete healing that is permanent. If you choose a cellulite cream, consider one that contains alpha hydroxy acids because these acids reduce the unsightly appearance of cellulite by improving the level of elasticity in the skin and strengthening the connective tissues.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Natural Beauty Products at <a href="http://www.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com/">http://www.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com</a></p> 2006-08-27T23:42-04:00 http://articles.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com/?a=34841 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>When people first meet one of the very first things they notice is your face. There many other reasons for maintaining clean and healthy skin, but this is an important one as well. Having clear and beautiful skin is also vital to one&rsquo;s confidence and self esteem.<br /><br />It is not always necessary to spend a fortune on expensive medications or overly obsessive skin care programs. You can see marked improvement in your complexion just by changing your daily routine and habits and following some basic cleansing guidelines.<br /><br />The first thing to remember is that beauty begins on the inside. What do I mean by that? Many people have foods that break them out, foods that they have allergies to. If you avoid these foods your skin will be clearer and less likely to breakout. Some of the more common foods that cause this are chocolates, greasy French fries, pizza and other fast foods, and colas.<br /><br />You don&rsquo;t necessarily have to give up all of these things to get clearer skin, but you should definitely eat them in moderation. Only eat these types of foods as a special treat or when you just cannot find a healthy alternative.<br />Drinking water is one of the best things you can do for your skin. <br /><br />Just drinking the recommended amount of eight glasses of water a day along with getting regular exercise will have a pronounced affect on your skin. Some of the benefits that bring this about are increased blood flow as well as removal of impurities through perspiration. <br /><br />Not only will exercise and drinking water help skin tone and texture, but it will also make you feel more energized and great about yourself. By keeping your body in shape, you will feel less stressed and more capable of achieving those things you set out to do. <br /><br />Limit your exposure to the sun and use a good sunscreen. The effects on the skin from the sun vary among different people, though as a rule the lighter your skin the more damaging the sun will be to you. This is one of the major causes of premature aging.<br /><br />Have a regular daily skin care regimen including cleansing, toning, and moisturizing with products that are appropriate for your skin type. Cleanse your face using a circular motion and rinse with lukewarm water, never hot. Follow the cleansing with an exfoliant. A grainy product is especially effective in smoothing rough areas and releasing dead skin cells, allowing the face to be better moisturized. <br /><br />After the exfoliation, use a toner or an astringent to tighten skin and remove any makeup or cleanser residue. A nice alternative to a toner or astringent would be doing a facial masque at least once a week, which tackles clogged pores while also firming skin and leaving it soft and silky. <br /><br />Finally, pat skin dry with a soft towel but do not dry up all the water. Apply a moisturizer (with or without sunscreen) to help protect skin from dryness. Those who have oily skin do not have to moisturize as often as those who have dry, normal or combination skin. <br /><br />By following the daily skin care routine along with drinking lots of water, exercising and protecting your skin from sun damage, you should soon notice positive results. Maintaining discipline and adhering to your goal to achieve healthier skin make the actual task at hand so much easier to accomplish.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is a business consultant and author for many online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida. Get <a href="http://www.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com/">natural beauty products</a> at http://www.naturalbeautyproductsplus.com</p> 2006-06-24T16:01-04:00