skin care

Why is it that all of us cannot keep the skin we were born with. Well I’ve still got my skin but it has changed and
according to my mother
it has changed a lot. It would also need to have stretched a bit
well in my case stretched a lot. As we get older
things happen to our skin
like wrinkles. I have them but I am a man so I can get away with it. Unfortunately
ladies find it harder to get away with having a few wrinkles. As a man
I am not too bothered by a few wrinkles and as long as I keep my skin clean
I do not bother with it much and no one really notices. What we do notice though is skin on women
and because many men are somehow genetically programmed to be uncaring and insensitive about your skin
you spend a great deal of time and effort to make your skin look good.

Why is it then that men can get away with wrinkles but women cannot? Is there anything you can do about it? If you adopt a skin care program then this should help to affect how your skin looks and more importantly it will affect how you feel as well
and that is very important. You have to remember that the skin is the largest organ in your body and so by adopting a skincare program you are looking after yourself.

So what can you do about it? Well to start with after every shower even after you have dried yourself your skin is still damp and by applying moisturizer you are trapping moisture into your skin which is a great plus factor. Another one is to drink water and this hydration helps your skin as well. However
if you notice that even after this your skin is always dry and sometimes a little flakey
just visit your doctor to check things out. One other reason you should quickly visit is if there is a major change such as dark
(or lighter)
skin patches and any changes or growth to moles you may have. Get these checked out just to make sure you have no problems.

One thing to watch out for is the effect the sun has on your skin. The sun is at its fiercest when it is highest
which is generally at midday
so just take care. Applying a good sunscreen helps
and another thing to take into consideration is that elastin
which is a substance in your skin
breaks down under strong sunlight. This can cause the skin to sag so just be careful. It is a pity about the effects of sunlight on skin as most of us feel much happier when exposed to sunlight.

Rather than buy every skincare product on the market there is a lot you can do to help your skin by developing your own personal skincare program.

Healthy skin is helped by a healthy diet
and a healthy diet is usually a balanced diet containing fresh vegetables and fruit. Both of these have been found to contain antioxidants which can help your skin protect itself from day to day living. To get the best values from fruit and veg though it must be fresh or only lightly cooked.

Another important factor in skincare is skin hydration and this is helped by drinking a sensibly amount of water. I have seen it suggested that 4 to 8 cups a day is sensible but if you are drinking bottled mineral water check the chemical makeup of the water as some are high in sodium which means high salt levels. Do not fall into the trap that drinking 4 to 8 cups of coffee a day
(which is mainly water after all)
is as good for you. Coffee contains plenty of caffeine which helps the body to dispose of water. I had a great idea that I would drink beer instead of coffee as that is mainly water
but drinks containing alcohol
(including wine
) do not class as water either. It does not have to be bottled water either; tap water is fine as long as it is pure and clean. Not at bedtime though as drinking late at night means your body may retain this water causing your skin to stretch a little which is not something you want to happen.

Your skin also stretches when you become overweight and after a diet
and loosing weight
you will need to exercise to tone your skin into shape again. A younger person has more flexible skin but when you are older your skin is not as flexible and it becomes harder to tone your skin after loosing weight. The answer is not to try and put on weight in the first place but that is not always easy especially as we get older. However please try to keep weight gain off your skin care program as the two do not go together.

Whatever you decide to do
do some research and find out what will work best for you. One way of doing this is to talk to people selling skincare products in stores. Although their job is to try and sell you their product
they will still give you good advice. You could ask your friends as well
as some of them may be able to guide you in the right direction. Whatever you decide to do
good luck.

Eye Shadow - Top 12 Tips On How To Apply It Perfectly

Your makeup is as important to your finished look as the clothing you wear
in fact
it can actually be more important. We've all spotted women who didn't have a clue how to apply their eye shadow. But we've also saw women who know how to apply it properly and they look put together and beautiful. Don't you want to be one of those women? Of course - and we are going to give you some top tips so you can do just that.

Great news - putting your eye shadow on correctly really isn't difficult at all. It really is just a matter of finding the right technique and look for you and your personal style. Don't worry if it takes a few tries to get it right. Check out these tips:

1
Always apply a base coat on your eyes just as you do to the rest of your face. Loose power works or you can apply your foundation to the eye area. It gives a nice even palette to work with.

2
Blend
blend
and then blend some more. I can't stress this enough. Try an experiment. Blend one eye and then just use a brush and apply the other eye. You'll instantly know what I'm talking about and you'll never forget to blend again.

3
If you want dramatic eyes
take your eye shadow brush
dip it into water
and then into the shadow
then apply. It will give you a much deeper
dramatic color.

4
If you have blue eyes
wear purple
violet
taupe
gray
deep blue
and black. Funky colors include fuchsia
turquoise
and silver.

5
If you have green eyes
wear purple
plum
forest green
brown
and khaki. Funky colors include light green
gold
and bright purple.

6
If you have brown eyes
wear champagne
copper
brown
apricot
khaki
and beige. Funky colors include royal blue
tangerine
hand hot pink.

7
Everyone can wear navy
powder blue
and charcoal. Fun colors include silver.

8
Apply a lighter shadow in the inner corner of the eye to reflect and make your eyes look younger.

9
If you want your eyes to appear larger
use a light color on the inner corner
and a darker shade in the middle of the eye area.

10
Practice until you get the application of your eye shadow down to a science. When you get good
your make up will look more natural and more polished.

11
Apply your dark shadow only to the eyelids from the lash line to the crease in the eyelid. Apply your medium shadow from just below the eyelid crease to the brow bone.

12
Highlight along the brow bone. Doing it this way will make your features stand out naturally and beautifully.

So there you have it. With these top tips you now know how to apply your eye shadow so you will look your best.

Remember that while you're practicing all these steps
that you should take notice of what works best for you. Practice by yourself
or practice with a friend if you find it easier to ask someone else's opinion.

And one more thing. If you make your face more youthful looking with wrinkle creams that gives results
then any make up that you have will be so much more effective.

So go for it and get gorgeous right away!