Glamorous Beauty Tips

Acne never picks the right time to rear its ugly head. (Wait, there really isn'ta right time, is there?) Most times you just want to start to treat thepimple instead of running out to the store to find an acne treatment.

Don'tworry if you don't have any spot treatments on hand, just go to yourpantry or medicine cabinet, and chances are good you'll find one ofthese homemade acne treatments so you can use to kick-start the processof healing. Who knew it was this easy?

ToothpasteDaba bit of white cream toothpaste on your pimple and it will dry it upmuch quicker. If you put it on before you go to bed, it can do its workwhile you sleep. If you find your pimple in the morning and you're justhanging out at home, go ahead and apply it during the day; just don'tleave home with a big white spot on your face!

Visine Eye Drops

While this won't healyour pimple, it will instantly get rid of the redness. Just put a dropon your finger or a Q-tip and hold it on for a few seconds.

Neosporin

Thisis an antibiotic, which will help kill the bacteria that causes acne.Apply before bed and your pimple will have a much shorter life.

Honey

Honeyhas antibacterial properties to it that make it perfect for a gentleand natural acne healer. If acne is a regular problem, you can use thisfor a weekly mask.

Baking Soda

Tomake a baking soda paste, add a couple drops of water at a time to asmall scoop of baking soda. When it's as thick as a paste, go ahead andapply it to your pimple and let it dry before rinsing off. You can alsouse it as a gentle all over body or face scrub.

Garlic

Garlicnot only contains antibiotics to heal your acne, but it also containsanti-inflammatory properties to reduce the swelling. Sure, it may notsmell the best, but it works!

Alum

Youcan get Alum in a block, pencil, or even in the spice aisle at thegrocery store. It's a white powder that works wonders against not onlyacne, but also canker sores as well.

Potatoes

Cut a slice of white potato and hold it over your pimple for a good 5 to 7minutes. This will help with the redness, swelling and healing of yourpimple.

Ice Cubes

Again, this isnot going to heal your pimple faster, but it's a quick fix when itcomes to concealing it right before you head out. Leave it on for agood minute or two to reduce swelling and redness.

Crushed Aspirin

Takean aspirin and carefully crush it. Add a few drops of water to make apaste and apply just to your pimples. Leave it on until it has driedthoroughly, and then wash your face with warm water. This will shortenthe life of your pimple.

Les boucles souples et romantiques ont été aperçues partout récemment, des passerelles de mode du printemps 2009 à celles portées par Alicia Keys aux Oscars, et elles sont l’une des tendances majeures de la saison pour les cheveux longs et mi-longs. Voici les instructions étape par étape de mise en style, afin que vous puissiez obtenir ce look magnifique, que vous soyez née avec des cheveux naturellement bouclés ou droits

.

There are five basic skin care types: Oily, combination, sensitive, dry and sun-damaged. Your skin type is determined by how much -- or how little -- oil your skin produces. Genes, diet, stress level, medication and even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces.

Rona Berg, in her book, "Beauty the New Basics," details the five different skin types. Here's how to tell what skin type you have.

Berg suggests you take the "skin test." Wash your face, pat it dry, then take a few pieces of rice paper or lens-cleaning tissue paper and press on different spots on your face. If your skin is oily, the paper will stick, pick up oily spots and become translucent. If the paper doesn't stick or pick up any oily spots, your skin is dry. If it sticks in your t-zone (forehead, nose and chin) then you have combination (or normal) skin. About 70 percent of women have combination skin.
Here are the five different skin types and their characteristics.

• Type 1: Oily Oily skin tends to shiny with enlarged pores, and is prone to blackheads and blemishes. You might experience some tightness.
  
  
• Type 2: Combination/normal This skin type has medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation, healthy color, may tend toward dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone.
  
  
• Type 3: Sensitive Sensitive skin tends to be thin, delicate with fine pores. It flushes easily, is prone to broken capillaries, is frequently allergic and can be rashy.
  
  
• Type 4: Dry Dry skin feels tight, especially after cleansing. You have a tendency towards fine wrinkles, flaking and red patches. In women of color, skin may appear ashy or dull from dead skin buildup.
  
  
• Type 5: Aging or sun-damaged This skin also feels tight with visible wrinkles, slack skin tone -- especially around the cheeks and jawline -- with leathery texture and broken capillaries.

 Put a used bag of caffeinated tea (black tea) in the refrigerator for a half-hour, then place over your eyelids. Keep them there for 10 minutes and any puffiness will go away. Caffeine is supposed to be good for the eye area. I haven't tried this because I worry what would happen if any of the tea leaked into the eye? Ugggh. If anyone's tried this or is willing to try it, let me know if it works. Another favorite tired-eye tip: Keeping a teaspoon in the freezer for mornings when your tired eyes need a pick-me-up. Simply place the spoon over each eye.