* PEACH & BRANDY. Mash up a peach (use ripe, canned or frozen) and mix in a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse off.

* TOMATO MASK. For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

* BANANA MASH. Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in the cups of their bras to make their breasts "perky." (Just make sure that you don't use too much honey and you use a sturdy bra.)

* HONEY MASK. Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.

* MILK OF MAGNESIA. Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about five to ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then gently pat your face dry with a fluffy towel.

* PEPTO BISMOL. This is a face mask particularly suited for those with sensitive skin. In the same way that this product coats the stomach, it gently caresses the face. Apply it straight from the bottle, using a cotton swab. Allow to dry, then rinse with cool water.

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Effective Tips to get rid of blackheads:

-Exfoliate the blackhead prone area 3-4 times a week using facial exfoliators and scrubs.
-Use creams containing AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Fruit acids) like glyco-creams that will clear away any dead skin cells and "expose" the blackhead. Use the AHA's every 3 days or so.
-Keep your hair away from your face. Greasy hair and skin go together, and hair can spread infection.
-Sunshine or ultra-violet light encourages skin peeling, and so helps to clear blocked pores. So sunbathing or use of sun-beds in moderation can be helpful.
-Avoid washing the face with soaps more than twice a day. Instead wash your face often with plain water splashes.
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b. Use the pestle and mortar instead of the mixie for all your grinding work.
c. Massage in circular motions applying pressure on the upward area is known to work.
d. Stand facing a wall at arm's length. Place palms on the wall. Push against the wall as if you were pushing it away, without bending arms at the elbow. Hold for eight counts and relax arms for eight counts. Repeat this eight to twenty times a day.

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2. It is good to add 2-3 tea spoons of milk in a bucket of water which makes you feel supple. You can also add 'olive oil.

3. Curd is very good for dry skin. Apply one tea spoon of curd to the face and neck, let it dry for 5-10 mins and wash with clear water. You will feel the difference soon.

4. Weekly massage of skin with some good moisturizing cream should be done followed by a facial mask of '1 tea spoon corn flour, ½ tea spoon turmeric and 1 tea spoon milk cream'.

5. Minimize the use of soap, use rose water as a cleanser.

6. Mix equal amounts of rose water, glycerin and 2 tea spoons of lime juice and store it in a bottle. Use it as a moisturizer everyday. It works wonders for dry skin.

Above all, treat your dry skin as a delicate child. Protect it from the extreme winds, excessive sun and cold and of course harsh soaps. Pamper it with loads of water, milk, honey and care. And you will soon feel the blooming of your childish skin.
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The first step is the love. You must love the way you are created in such a unique way to be confident. After the love of your uniqueness comes confidence. Of course, if you do not have the confidence then you will be extremely unaware of the beauty that your body and soul release without you knowing.

Now you know that after love comes confidence. But what comes after the confidence? With love and confidence you could build your self a style and "way" to dress and look with your own uniqueness. There is no style that your suppose to have. Your style could be classic or chic, gothic or metallic. It all depends on your personality. There is no specific personality that your style should be like. You could be a really shy person with a very fashionable, chic, and outgoing style. Take many of our celebrity for example. Avril Lavigne hides her feminism with the colors like black and navy. The way she sings loud and outgoing hides her shyness and modesty. (From an interview with the Cosmopolitan Magazine.)

After you build a style there is only one thing to keep in mind. Your style. And keep your style. It should be very unique and trusting that your style shows whom you really are.

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If you're fair-skinned, sheer colors look best on you. Apply light earth tones and soft pastels, such as blue and lavender to accent your eyes.

Various shades of pink will look good on your eyes, cheeks and lips. Keep your mascara to brown or brown/black. Light, sheer lipstick adds a finishing touch. Peach is always a good choice for our fair-skinned friends, it looks natural and compliments blonde hair.



Medium Toned Skin
Your warmer completion gives you many options for a fabulous makeover. Being "in-between" does have it's benefits. Deep matte earth tones and jewel colors such as hunter green, dark grey, beige and brown will accent your eyes. Coral and plumb colors work good to accentuate your cheekbones.

Experiment with your lip color. Your skin tone is very versatile and if you're brunette, anything from pink to red will look great on you. Top it off with lip gloss for extra staying power. Bronzing powder dusted over your forehead, nose and cheeks will give you the ultimate sun-kissed look.



Make-up for Dark Skin
You may need a heavier hand when applying make-up to dark skin -- but you need to choose the right shades. For eye shadow, gray, brown and natural shades will compliment your eyes. Also try shimmer colors such as silver, bronze, and terra-cotta. Experiment with mascara colors such as navy and dark purple.

For blush, more pigment for darker skin is a must. Deep rose and apricot shades highlight your cheekbones beautifully. Sometimes a bronze highlighter does the trick. Stay away from anything with a strong orange base as this will not flatter your skin.

Dark lip color such as apricot, blackberry, caramel and red will compliment your lips.



Olive and Ethnic Skin Tones
With your darker skin tone, neutral shades as well as dark purple and blue will look great on your eyes. Metallic colors also look remarkable, as long as the shades remain darker.

Highlight your cheekbones with bronzing powder, dark plum, chestnut, or terra-cotta blush. Keep the tones natural and avoid anything too light.

Lipstick shades that will bring out your lips are berry, plum, russet, or almond. Avoid "true" reds, they will clash with your skin tone.

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Set aside a good chunk of time when you begin your quest for a good pair of jeans. If you're in a hurry, you'll probably make some bad decisions and end up returning the jeans to the store.

Choose a Good Fit
Don't buy jeans because the size on the label looks good. Sizes and cuts vary widely by the brand, so start with your general size-range and don't be reluctant to choose a size larger than what you usually get. A comfortable pair of jeans that fit well will look the best on you.

The Darker the Color, the Better
If you're concerned about extra weight, stay away from light-colored or stonewashed jeans. Dark (indigo) blue and black denim jeans with some added Lycra make you look slimmer and will go with just about anything. Choose angled back pockets to help minimize your backside and stay away from jeans that have no pockets at all.

Look for a Long Hem
When you go shopping, wear a pair of shoes with heels that are (at least) similar to what you usually wear with jeans. For thinner-looking legs, the hem of the jeans should cover a good part of your shoes and almost reach the floor. Keep in mind that when jeans shrink, so can the length -- so it's better to go with the longer pair.

Go with the Boot Cut
Stay away from large flare legs that will add bulk. Boot cut jeans have just the right amount of curve at the bottom of the legs to look stylish and make your legs appear longer.

Trends are OK
If you've been dying to try a pair of low-rise hipsters, go ahead. Just make sure you're comfortable wearing them and they don't aren't so low that you've got too much showing. Wear a pair of bikini panties underneath so you don't have "granny panties" ruining your fashionable look.

Get a Second Opinion
Take along a friend who is on the same mission. Sometimes a different perspective is all you need to point you in the right direction. If you both like how a pair looks on you, chances are, it's a good choice.

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Step-2. When you have finished lining, lightly smudge the line you just drew. Mostly pencils have a foam rubber smudger on one end. Smudging softens some of the harshness the line may have, in other words, blend the line in a little so it dosen't look like a distinct line. A Q-tip works just as well.

Step-3. After you line and smudge, use a small pointy brush and run a coat of the dark eyeshadow over the eyeliner. Do this if the line looks like it stands out too much, it softens it and is a "must do" step for liquid liner.
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