Tip #1 – Make your own
microderm abrasion product
Tip #2 -
Extend existing foundation
Instead of
using foundation straight out of the bottle, mix it with moisturizer. That way
you take care of two birds with one stone. You continue to moisturize the skin -
the most important treatment of all - and still add a touch of healthy-looking
color. You may want to play with the mixture to get the ratio the way you want
it; however, two parts moisturizer to one part foundation works well for most
women.
Tip #3 – Shape up those
brows
If you can’t afford anything to play
up your beautiful eyes, this is one trick that works every time. After all, the
brows frame your face and should always be in picture-perfect condition.
Tip #4 – Ditch those under-eye bags and
dark circles
Instead of throwing
away tea bags after you brew your morning tea, put them in a zipper bag and
place them in the refrigerator. When those nasty eye puffiness comes calling,
lay down for about 10 minutes with the cool damp tea bags on your eyes. Tannin,
one of tea’s main ingredients, works naturally to reduce puffiness and dark
circles.
Tip #5 – Add natural highlights to your
hair
If you can’t afford hair color, try
highlighting instead, done the natural way. Mix one part lemon juice with three
parts water. Put the mixture into a spray bottle and spray onto the hair, or
paint on highlights using pure lemon juice and a small paintbrush. Then blow-dry
or let your hair dry naturally in the sun. Be sure to condition it afterwards to
keep hair from becoming too brittle.
Tip # 6 –
Shine up that hair
When expensive hair care
products no longer fit into the budget, turn to your kitchen pantry. Any number
of items from coconut milk, to honey or even vinegar, will add vibrancy and
shine when used during a hair rinse. A few drops of glycerine or olive oil
applied directly to freshly washed and dried hair will also do the
trick.
Tip # 7 – Make your own lip
tint
Not only is this home product easy
to apply, it will last a lot longer than many lipsticks and colors on the market
today. Just choose your favorite gelatin color. Dampen a foam tipped applicator
with water then into the powder. Apply the color directly to the lips. Add more
than one coat to deepen the tone, if desired. For shine, add a touch of glycerin
or lip balm on top.
Tip # 8 – Make your own
blush
Mix one cup of strawberries,
raspberries, or cherries with a teaspoon of glycerin or liquid vitamin E. Blend
thoroughly in blender. Mix a small amount of the berry mixture into your loose
face powder to create a smooth creamy blush that will brighten any complexion.
Add more berries if a deeper color is desired.
Tip # 9 – Rejuvenate skin with a natural
toner
Cucumber does wonders for the skin
whether you use it directly or just throw in your morning facial bath. Because
the vegetable has amazing hydrating properties, it will give your skin the same
youthful, beautiful glow as your favorite, more expensive, facial
cream.
Tip # 10 – Exercise and eat
properly
No one wants to hear it, but it’s
true. Exercise and a proper diet is the best medicine for the body’s overall
health. That even includes the complexion. The most beautiful women in the world
glow from the inside out and that only comes from taking care of their bodies.
