Why do we have eyelashes?

Why do we have eyelashes? Lets take a look

Why do we have eyelashes? We have the answers

So in today’s blog we are going to look at Why do we have eyelashes? 

Our eyes are an important part of the human body. They are often one of the first things we notice about other people. As we make eye contact with other people, our eyes communicate in ways that words cannot.

You may think that the reason we have eyelashes is to make our eyes look pretty or bigger which of course they do and we love to glam them up with make up.  There is more to them than that and that’s what we are going to tell you about today.

There are infact a few reasons to why we have them.  Eyelashes help to protect your eyes. There are many particles in the air, like dust and sand, which can get into your eyes and harm them. Eyelashes help to sweep these particles out of the way.

Also they help to keep moisture, like sweat or rain, out of your eyes. Their curved shape and the way they are positioned allow them to direct moisture away from your eyes.

They can also act in a way similar to a cat’s whiskers. If something is too close to your face or eyes, your sensitive eyelashes can sense it and alert you to possible danger. Such dangers might include particles in the air or small insects. Your eyelashes help to tell your eyelids when they need to shut to protect the eyes.

So Why do we have eyelashes? we have now explained this to you in today’s blog.

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Why do we have eyebrows?

Have you ever wondered Why do we have eyebrows?

So Why do we have eyebrows? Lets take a look

In today’s blog we are going to take a look at the reasons Why do we have eyebrows?.

Eyebrows are a very significant aspect of our appearance. They are one of the most distinctive features that make up our faces and we pay a lot of attention to them.  Some types of eyebrows may be attractive and some not so attractive.  Many people spend as much time preening their eyebrows as they do applying makeup.  Eyebrows are also one of our most expressive facial features. One of the clearest ways to tell somebody what you’re thinking is to simply move your eyebrows up or down.

So eyebrows obviously serve a lot of functions in our culture today, beauty, nonverbal communication and distinctive appearance. But why are they there in the first place? As we evolved and lost most of the thick hair on our bodies, why did we keep that little bit over our eyes?

Scientists aren’t entirely sure why we have kept this hair, but they have a pretty good idea. We know that eyebrows help keep moisture out of our eyes when we sweat or walk around in the rain. The arch shape diverts the rain or sweat around to the sides of our face, keeping our eyes relatively dry. The most obvious advantage of this is that it lets us see clearly when we’re sweating a lot or out in the rain. Without eyebrows, getting around in these conditions is a little more difficult. By diverting the sweat away from our eyes prevents the salt in sweat irritates the eyes.

So it is very important to keep our eyebrows, do not over pluck or shave them.  You may think this is obvious but we often see disaster brows and now you know that they do have a purpose so look after what you have.  So Why do we have eyebrows? now have the answer to this.

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Flawless makeup for those Christmas Photos

Get Flawless makeup for those Christmas Photos

How to get Flawless makeup for those Christmas Photos

In today’s blog we are going to tell you how to get that all importantFlawless makeup for those Christmas Photos.

When you are after the flawless look then the tools that you use are very important.  We all like to look our best in the Christmas photo’s and these tips will help you to achieve that flawless look that you are after.

When applying your foundation you should use a sponge or your  fingers for sheer coverage and a brush for heavier coverage. Powder foundations, which are best for oily skin, go on with a brush (which is an entirely different kind of brush, of course, than the one for cream foundation). Stick foundations provide full coverage and can be blended with your fingers. A damp sponge is invaluable for thinning out foundation and blending it into your neck.

Concealer can be applied with your fingers or a brush. As with foundation, it just depends on how much coverage you need. Most concealer brushes can be used to both apply and blend, and they tend to be flat and dense, with an oval tip.

For eyes, there is a brush that’s specifically for blending. The brush can be domed or pointed, which helps when you’re trying to confine your blending to the line dividing two colours.  If you want to get even more specialised then you can get a brush that’s only for blending your crease colour to your lid colour.

As far as lips go, a flat, oval lip brush is the best thing for merging lip liner with matte or semi-matte lip colour.

Flawless makeup for those Christmas Photos is now going to be a lot easier with these tips.

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All that glitters – makeup up do’s and do nots

With the party season raring to go we thought we would look at All that glitters – makeup up do’s and do nots

When thinking of applying  any thing glittery first  read our blog on All that glitters – makeup up do’s and do nots

Glitter makeup, while festive and sparkly, can go very, very wrong if done incorrectly. So have a look at our All that glitters – makeup up do’s and do nots

DO Highlight One Feature

Define eyes with a glitter eyeliner and glitter shadow, or apply sparkly lipgloss. Or brush loose glitter across cheekbones in place of blush.

DO NOT apply glitter to all theses area’s. Although there’s no rule that says you have to pick and choose which features to play up on a normal day, it does make sense to show a little restraint where glitter is concerned. A face full of glitter looks less like a beautiful holiday fantasy and more like alien porn. (That’s a bad thing).

DO Dust Shoulders and Clavicle
Either with a shimmering body lotion or loose glitter contour and the glitter into  the shoulders, neck, and décolleté.

DON’T NOT Go for the “Off-Duty Stripper” Look
Use glitter on the body sparingly. Here’s a helpful hint: if your friends are hesitant to hug you because they’re worried they’ll end up looking like they just got a lap dance, you’ve applied too much.

DO Wear a Sparkling Hair Accessory
For glittery hair why not opt for glittery hair accessories  instead of spraying glitter hairspray as you get a more subtle look.

DON’T Actually Put Glitter in Your Hair
Not unless you want to be shedding glitter for weeks.

We hope you have enjoyed our All that glitters – makeup up do’s and do nots

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Why you should change your skincare products for Winter

Have you ever  wondered Why you should change your skincare products for Winter

 Today we are looking at Why you should change your skincare products for Winter

You may wonder Why you should change your skincare products for Winter. During the colder months our skin requires more nutrients than we may give it during the summer. This is because the skin becomes dry and may even be come dehydrated, Without the correct  skincare range you may just impact the problem. Half the battle is understanding your skin in both the  warmer and cooler months.

In the summer our skin requires more moisture and protection from the sun. But when the weather becomes cooler our skin needs a bit more loving attention to stop it looking dry and flaky.

Although dry and dehydrated skins have similar characteristics, they have different underlying reasons. Here are just a few aways you can tell  if your skin is dry. Once you know that then  you will know what products to apply  to remedy  it ;

Dry Skin  is normally a skin type but can be a temporary skin condition
caused by lack of oil in the skin
small pores
‘tight’ feeling
may be flaky
milia, blackheads and spots may still be present
skin looks dull
skin is not plump
doesn’t absorb products easily
easily irritated – more likely to suffer reactions to products
All of these are aggravated by poor skincare.

You may not have dry skin at all but dehydrated skin here are some of the tell tell signs that your skin is dehydrated. Once you know that then you will know what products to apply to remedy it;

Dehydrated Skin - is a skin condition affecting any skin type – including dry.

caused by lack of water in the skin
pores can be large or small
skin feels tight and dry although it can confusingly sometimes look oily and have breakouts
absorbs moisturisers really quickly
blackheads and spots are still visible
makeup disappears (and goes patchy) throughout the day as the skin is absorbing any water in your foundation
skin looks ‘ashen’

Now you know what to to look for in your skin you can look  for the correct skincare products for skin type. This will all help to keep your skin in good condition.This is Why you should change your skincare products for Winter

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What is Collagen Wave Therapy ?

Have you ever wondered What is Collagen Wave Therapy ? 

We have so we wanted to know actually What is Collagen Wave Therapy ? And does it work ?

After seeing an article on Collagen wave therapy today we decided we anted to know What is Collagen Wave Therapy ? Now if you like us  saw this untidy paper you probably thinks its a new treatment! Well is actually not it’s been around  for  years now. It’s only because celebrities are now having treatment done in this country that  you are now hearing of it. But what is a collagen wave  treatment ?

Radio frequency combined with ultrasound waves are used to heat up the deeper layers of the skin to encourage the production of new collagen. This non-invasive treatment is a painless effective way of long term nonsurgical skin tightening and lifting.

It can be used for eyebrow lifting and tightening the jowls, face, neck and skin under the eyes. Immediate mild improvements can be seen but results tend to improve with each subsequent treatment and continue to improve for up to 6 months post treatment.

Collagen Wave treatment is carried out using a machine with a probe which the operator gently slides around the face delivering radiofrequency energy into the skin. Treatment may be slightly uncomfortable but never painful and lasts up to an hour per treatment.

Courses of 3-15 treatments spaced 1-4 weeks apart are recommended. The results may last up to 2 years depending on age, genetics, extent of response and treatment. However, remember that skin is constantly ageing, so further top up treatments of one or more session as maintenance every 3-4 months may be needed, before you repeat the course again in 2 years’ time.

It costs around  £150 – £200 per treatment but works out cheaper  if you have a course of 3 or more.

So if anybody asks you What is Collagen Wave Therapy ? You can tell them.

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Handy makeup tips

Handy makeup tips to help you

Here are a few Handy makeup tips

Today we are going to give you a few Handy makeup tips to help you.

Using concealer- Never put concealer on your eyelids as a base as it will cause your eye makeup to crease which is not a good look and will make older eyes look even older.

Applying your foundation- Use your fingers to apply your foundation if you want sheer coverage and a brush if you are after a more polished full coverage look.

A powder trick- Always apply powder where you are shiniest first, (this will usually be your T-zone) and then apply a very light dusting everywhere else.

Applying bronzer evenly- Once you have applied bronzer to your face then you should also put it on your neck and chest to even out your skin tone. You should then take a careful look in the mirror to make sure that you have even coverage. This will avoid the awful white neck look that we too often see.

Eyeshadow tip- To Get the best look always start with a base shadow without any shimmer that matches the lightest skin tone on your face and apply all over your lid up to the brow. By doing this you will be able to blend the darker shadows used on your lid up to the crease are properly . You will get a graduated effect with the colours you using that blend smoothly into one another.

Eyeliner trick- Instead of looking straight ahead at the mirror, when you apply your eyeliner get as close to it as possible, stick your head up and bring your chin toward the mirror. You want to look down as you apply, starting at the inner corner and making sure to go all the way out to the fold on the outside of the eye. This makes it easier to get the look you want as you can see where the eyeliner sits as you draw it.

So there we are, some Handy makeup tips for you to try out, let us know if you have any of your own to share.

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What are colour correctors ?

Have you ever asked yourself  What are colour correctors ?

What are colour correctors ? And how do you use them?

So have you ever wondered, What are colour correctors ? well in today’s blog we are going to tell you and explain how to do this.

Colour correcting concealers are designed to hide skin imperfections like redness, sallowness, and general discoloration.  Most slight skin discoloration issues can be managed by your foundation and concealer, but if you’re seeking perfection, a colour correcting concealer under your foundation and concealer will do the trick.

Choosing the right colour correcting concealer for you comes down to two things: colour and consistency. Make sure you are getting the right consistency and colour for what you are looking to mask. If you have an extreme case of discoloration, you’ll need a heavier product with a more intense colour. To even out mild to moderate discoloration you’ll want a sheerer formula in a softer colour. When confused about what colour to get, refer to a colour wheel. Complementary colours, or opposites on the colour wheel, cancel each other out.

Green corrects extreme redness such as birthmarks, rashes etc. For moderate redness use sheerer formulas.

Yellow corrects pink and milder redness.  Conditions such as rosacea, broken capillaries, sensitivity can be corrected using yellow concealers.

Pink corrects yellow and mild green, brightening overly olive, sallow skin. Very light shades of pink are also great for highlighting.

Orange/Peach corrects blue hues, under eye circles, dark spots caused by aging or sun damage, and brightens deeper skin tones. Orange is great for covering up a blue bruise and  lighter shades of orange such as peach, are better for covering a more mild case of the blues.

Violet/Blue neutralizes yellow and orange tones, it corrects dark spots and hyper-pigmentation and overly orange (think self-tanner) skin.

Once you have  the correct product, keep in mind that less is more.  Start with a little bit of product then if you need more, add little by little. Once you’ve applied the proper colour corrector, press foundation or concealer over the top. This will ensure that the colour correcting concealer has stayed where you put it. Also only use corrector where you need it.

What are colour correctors ? you should now understand what they are and be able to use them.

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