Are Cosmetics the Secret to Looking Younger ?

There’s a lot of confusion about whether makeup makes us look older or younger, and often the conventional wisdom of makeup tends to contradict itself. For example: did you pile on the eyeshadow as a teenager, hoping not to get carded? Or, do you think that a woman of “a certain age” shouldn’t wear dark lipstick because it’s too harsh?

Psychology professor Richard Russell and CERIES (an independent research foundation established by Chanel in 1991) published a study in March of this year assessing 289 faces ranging from 20 to 70 years old. According to the study, redness of the lips, definition of the eye, and the luminance contrast between the brows and forehead are all subconscious cues for assessing a person’s age. They found that the color and depth of eyebrows, eyes, and lips contrasted less and less with the surrounding skin as age increased. In other words, as age increased, contrast decreased. And contrast, it turns out, is important in visually determining how we age.

What does this mean for you, besides that you should turn up the “contrast” feature in Photoshop before uploading pics to Facebook? It means that you can use these four subtle makeup tricks to your advantage. Here's how

Fill in the brows :

Well-groomed and shaped brows will keep your face looking youthful and polished. We love Anastasia’s Brow Wiz for its user-friendly superfine tip; here we used it in Brunette. Fill in brows with light, feathery strokes in the direction of hair growth, and use the spoolie on the end to soften harsh edges and brush hairs into place. We also used a highlighter (such as Too Faced Absolutely Invisible in Candlelight) along the brow line to create more contrast between the skin and the brow.
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30-MINUTE INDOOR CARDIO WORKOUT

Turkey Day is finally here! 
If you’re anything like me, your time is pretty strapped today. Between making your contribution to the meal, getting the kids all dressed and ready, packing the car, and driving to the big event – you’ve got a pretty packed day! Also if you’re like me then you’re planning on consuming a little more food today than your otherwise-pretty-tight diet really allows for! That being said, today I wanted to share one of my favorite quick indoorworkouts that’s sure to shred calories and leave you a sweaty mess as a pre-emptive Thanksgiving strike! Here we go!

                                                    Warm up

Take a few laps up and down the stairs; some high-knees marching in place and some arm circles are also good). Something to get the blood flowing!

 The Workout

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Detox your liver to lose belly fat.

As long as one of the functions of your liver, among others, is to produce bile, which somehow controls your weight, because it breaks down fat, it is important to cleanse your liver if you want to be healthy, but also in order to lose weight.

• How do you do this??

There are natural ways of cleansing your liver: foods and herbal supplements.

Foods:

• citruses such as lemons, limes and grapefruits help the cleansing of the liver because their high content of vitamin C; they also produce enzymes that aid to the elimination of toxins;
• vegetables are also recommended: either you choose to consume garlic, leafy green vegetables, or cruciferous vegetables, you make a good choice for your health; they activate enzymes necessary to the liver in the process of eliminating toxins;
• the well-known antioxidant properties of the green tea are also very beneficial for the health of (not only) your liver, because they improve its function

Herbal supplements:

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Arm workout for slimmer arms in 6 weeks

Upright Row Step II

Raise your upper arms, leading with your elbows while bringing the weights up the front of your body as if you were tracing an imaginary midpoint, stopping when your elbows become level with your shoulders. Lower the weights back to the starting position.

tip: Keep your chin up and your belly button tucked in.

Chest Press on Ball Step I
Primary muscles worked: chest, front of shoulders, triceps. Sit on a ball and walk out so that your head and shoulder blades are resting on the ball. Lift your hips by contracting your glute muscles to make a bridge. (Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and below your knees to give you stable support.)

Chest Press on Ball Step II
Bring the dumbbells to your shoulders. Then extend your arms over your chest and bring the dumbbells together to make a triangle over your chest. Lower the weights back to the starting position and repeat.
tip: You will need to engage your core throughout the exercise to avoid falling off the ball.
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Homemade Coconut Oil Lime Shaving Cream

There are many reasons to consider a homemade holiday this year. For one, its frugal. Making gifts is a great way to save money. Another reason is to get closer to the people that matter. Making gifts is a great way to spend quality time with family members or friends having fun and getting crafty. Lastly, homemade gifts from the heart are certainly a lot more memorable than hastily bought store goods.

Go ahead, give it a try. This homemade shaving cream is so good your man will probably end up sneaking a little bit for himself!

INGREDIENTS 
1 cup coconut oil
¼ cup almond oil
1 cup Shea butter
10-12 drops lime essential oil
10-12 drops coconut essential oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt the coconut oil and Shea butter in a sauce pan over medium heat, stirring frequently until fully melted.

2. Remove from heat, stir in almond oil and allow to cool.

3. Once the pot is mostly cool (you can touch it) place it in fridge for about 20 minutes to firm up.

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This Miracle Hair Mask Made My Hair Grow in 7 Days

So before we get into this, you’ll need to understand WHY this mask actually works. One of the main ingredients are bananas. Bananas are high in vitamins and minerals, infusing the hair shaft with natural oils and making it stronger. Basically it treats and prevents breakage. Honey contains vitamins E, K, C, B1, B2, and B6, which are super beneficial for your scalp as well as the hair cuticle. These 2 ingredients combined, along with the other ingredients, form a “super bond” that when combined, infuses your hair with a TON of vitamins and minerals which make your hair super strong, prompts quick growth, softens, and cures split ends.

You 'll need:

1 banana

1 egg

1 tbsp honey

1/2 cup black beer      

   
The Drill:
1     Place all of the above ingredients in a blender and blend well.
2     Apply the mixture over your entire head, concentrating at the roots and ends. Make sure to put a towel around you so it doesn’t stain.
3     Leave the mask on for 1-2 hours. If you want, you can even put a shower cap on, and leave it overnight.   
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How To Build A Stronger Immune System Without Drugs

If you speak to any doctor, they will tell you that the concept of ‘boosting your immune system’ is misleading and makes little to no sense. ‘Boosting’ the amount of immune cells in our body would actually be dangerous and little is known about the optimum formulation of the number and type of cells which make up our immune system.

Maintain A Healthy Weight: It is well documented that being either under or overweight can lead to health problems.

Regular Exercise: You should be aiming to be as active as you can be, not just by jogging once a week, but by minimizing the amount of time you spend sedentary and by regularly engaging in both leisurely exercise and more intense exercise.

A Healthy Diet: It is a well-known fact that diet plays a major role in how the body fights infection. A diet which consists of too many processed foods, unhealthy fats and sugars leads to poor health, simple as that. Being deficient in the minerals and vitamins found in fruits and vegetables, will reduce your body’s ability to repair, grow and defend itself which can lead to feelings of lethargy and mood swings.

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