Silicon Simplicity

For flawless and more eventone skin, foundation is used to camoflouge your imperfections. It’s my life saver and when combined with a concealer, powder or both, I feel much more comfortable stepping out. However, not everyone uses foundation and that’s fine. In fact, many skip this part and uses only a concealer and powder because either they don’t need or they don’t like the feeling of foundation on their face. Since everyone’s skin is different, I always find it best to just experiment and find out what’s best for you. I think all women should have some kind of foundation even if you were it only during special occasions.

If your skin is not troublesome, then an alternative option is a tinted moisturizer. I use one too especially during the summer. I tend to wear foundation less often during the day due to the heat.

If you like to wear foundation but don’t know the proper technique, then keep reading!

HOW TO APPLY FOUNDATION (LIQUID)

1. Moisturize skin- Wait 5 to 10 minutes before applying foundation. That should be enough time for the skin to absorb it.
2. Using the back of your hand, squeeze a little amount of your foundation.
3. With a brush, sponge, or fingers, (I like to use a brush) dab  small amount into the foundation.
4. When applying on the face, always start at the forehead and work your way down. Blending is very important so make sure to blend down to your nose, cheeks and then chin. You just want a very thin layer.
5. To cover up any imperfections, blemishes or discoloration, use a concealer and a apply with a brush or you can use your fingers. A brush is better!
6. To finish, grab a large fluffy brush and tap it in powder and glide lightly all over your face. (more…)

Cosmetics are notorious for containing harsh chemicals, synthetic ingredients, and being sold in mountains of unnecessary packaging. Environmentally friendly cosmetics companies are starting to pop up here and there, but few have gone to the lengths that Physicians Formula have with their Organic wear line to ensure that they provide their customers with the best all-natural makeup solution on the market. The ingredients are free of synthetic preservatives, 100% cruelty free, and even the packaging is created with the earth in mind.

For the moment, Physicians Formula Organic wear seems to be focusing on foundation products – powders, bronzers, and brushes, but these are the most important products in terms of ingredients, as you tend to use them all over your face rather than just in a particular area. I particularly love the way the compacts are designed – it’s a recycled paper compact (yes, really) with a natural goat hair brush. Beautiful and responsible – a great combination.

Cosmetics and skin care products have become an important part of our daily life. Almost all of us bring skin care products into use for curing various skin related problems. Skin care is of utmost importance with most people these days. However, it has become really hard to make out between the genuine and the harmful skin care products.

Harmful Skin Care Products

There are numerous skin care products which are being made from harmful chemicals and preservatives in them to cure the skin ailments. However, these products harm our skin and damage it. Skin is the most delicate part of the body that needs a mild care. Different types of chemicals that are being used in these skin care products prove to be very damaging to the skin.

All the floral water that we use in face packs or for cleansing the skin is being manufactured with synthetic fragrance oils that actually harm the skin. Most of the moisturizers and skin care creams that we use comprise of propylene glycol and diethanolamine, which are carcinogenic and cause harm to the skin. The shampoos, bubble baths and soaps that we use contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and are used to produce more of lather. This chemical is generally used in the whitening toothpastes. All the mineral oils and paraffin wax use derivative of petroleum products that deficiently affects the skin. It is not true that all the synthetic chemicals are toxic, as some of them if used in adequate amount can help in enhancing the skin. (more…)

There are many anti aging products that are found in the market but all the anti aging products are not good because they are causing skin allergies and also they make skin to be dull because for the company’s sale they are adding deadly chemicals that naturally affect the skin without doing any good.

Let us see how to detect good anti aging products and also the type of ingredients that are to be present  in that products to fight against the aging of the skin such as alpha hydroxyl acids, antioxidants, collagen, vitamins like c, d, e, k. Mainly  substances like beta hydroxyl salicylic acid ,alpha hydroxyl acid will remove the dead cells by  exfoliation. By removing dead cells that are occupied in the pores the skin will look fresh, clean and smooth and also we have to keep in mind that these anti aging products will not be accepted by certain skin so the irritation will come over the skin so you have to be careful. The antioxidants like coenzyme q10 will prevent the cells that are in the skin not to be damaged so it also allows skin discoloration can be prevented. (more…)

Glow – this is the key word when it comes to spring and summer. Take a look at our suggestions for the best bronzing products of the season and make your skin glow in order to prepare it for the summer.

1. Stila Bronzing Tinted Moisturizer is one of the products we love, because of its gold effect on the skin without any irritation. It is available at Sephora.

2. Chantecaille Protection Naturelle SPF 46 is for fair skin women who prefer light bronze products. It comes as a soft powder and it is easy to apply.

3. Another magical powder is M.A.C. Bronzing Powder in Golden. Due to its subtle effect the skin will sparkle in soft honey nuances. (more…)