http://www.articleheaven.net en-us editorial@articlealley.com Perfecting makeup takes practice and knowing your skin tone and skin type. Below are a few tips that will get you on your way to a beautiful you. Blush: The correct color for your skin tone and properly applying blush as part of your makeup routine ca... http://www.articleheaven.net/practical-makeup-tips-2430004.html 29th June 2012 For dry hair avoid over washing your hair and consider a shampoo containing humectants or that offer a low ph balance. Shampoos that have a high ph or ph balancing shampoos often lift the cuticle of the hair thus allowing moisture to evaporate from the ha... http://www.articleheaven.net/hair-care-tips-for-beautiful-hair-2338125.html 22nd August 2011 Split ends of the hair shaft are a result of damage to the cuticle layer. The cuticle layer is the protective layer of the hair. 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Maintaining the proper amount of fluid in the body at both the extra-cellular (outside a cell) and intra-cellular (inside a cell) is essential fo... http://www.articleheaven.net/the-connection-between-beautiful-skin-and-hydration-2103522.html 10th March 2011 Mistakes #1 - Whenever a new skin care product is introduced on the market a number of people are very eager to try it out. We have a tendency to believe that this new product is exactly what we are looking for and don't bother reading the ingredients or ... http://www.articleheaven.net/common-mistakes-in-selecting-skin-care-products-2065437.html 23rd February 2011 Good skin is more than just an application upon application of skin care products. 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For instance I saw a shampoo and conditioner advertised which included tea tree oil and said it was for dry scalp. Why tea tree oil to combat dry scalp? Because tea tree oil has natural anti... http://www.articleheaven.net/use-of-essential-oils-in-skin-care-products-1884211.html 06th December 2010 Did you ever notice that some people just have a glowing complexion? It is not their makeup that gives them that glow it is the canvas on which they started. A great complexion that has a natural glow starts with proper skin care and a healthy diet. T... http://www.articleheaven.net/how-to-brighten-a-dull-complexion-1884209.html 06th December 2010 A beautiful complexion and a natural glow can easily be achieved by easy home remedies. DIY skin care recipes consist of common kitchen ingredients, such as honey, oatmeal and cornmeal or herbs and then mixed with essential oils. They are easily customiza... http://www.articleheaven.net/get-a-natural-facial-glow-on-1809889.html 25th October 2010 A great complexion in your forties and beyond starts with a skin care routine in your twenties. Furthermore understanding your skin type (dry, oily, sensitive, combination) will assist you in selecting the right products. The twenties are the age of p... http://www.articleheaven.net/skin-care-through-the-ages-1809547.html 25th October 2010 Large pores are usually associated with an oily or combination skin type. Additionally as we age facial pores become larger because the skin loses elasticity and collagen thus causing the pores to stretch. Furthermore, did you know that large pores, belie... http://www.articleheaven.net/diminish-large-pores-1766098.html 28th September 2010 Most of the time the neck is uncared for as part of your skin care routine. 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Antioxidants are commonly foun... http://www.articleheaven.net/antioxidants--natures-gift-1671452.html 03rd August 2010 Did you know lipsticks and most other makeup for that matter are categorized into warm, cool or neutral colors? Additionally, your skin tone can be categorized into these three basic tones. Therefore, those people with a warm skin tone generally look best... http://www.articleheaven.net/selecting-the-perfect-red-lipstick-for-your-skin-tone-1619986.html 25th June 2010 Summer is here and so is the need for sunscreen. Unfortunately with all the negative information about the dangerous chemicals in sunscreens and their impact on your health and the environment it makes you wonder if sunscreen is doing more harm and than g... http://www.articleheaven.net/diy-sunscreen-recipes-1597600.html 11th June 2010 At some time in a woman's life we are plagued with dark under eye circles. 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Blush: The correct color for your skin tone an... http://www.articleheaven.net/everyday-beauty-tips-for-real-women-1438563.html 09th March 2010 If you have never had a body wrap you don't know what you are missing. They provide relaxation, rejuvenation and skin conditioning. There are wraps for moisturizing the skin, detox wraps and cellulite removal wraps. A body wrap is just that, your body... http://www.articleheaven.net/body-wraps-the-ulitmate-spa-experience-1428419.html 03rd March 2010 I was surfing the net and came across an article about expiration dates on cosmetics such as mascara, eye shadow, etc., and skin care products. The article automatically prompted me to look at my skin care products and cosmetics. My eye shadow I could not... http://www.articleheaven.net/skin-care-products-and-shelf-life-1428418.html 03rd March 2010 Did you know that your skin can tell a lot about how well you take care of yourself? Your skin can show how well hydrated you are, whether or not you are eating healthy and getting the nutrition and vitamins needed, and how much time you spend in the sun.... http://www.articleheaven.net/fight-premature-aging-with-these-simple-steps-1412026.html 23rd February 2010 When is the last time you took time for you and gave yourself a little pampering? A spa visit would be great but my budget doesn't allow it at this time. So the next best thing is a homemade facial mask. A mask is an easy way to pamper yourself without sp... http://www.articleheaven.net/easy-facial-skin-care-recipes--time-for-some-tlc-1412022.html 23rd February 2010 To me "natural" means that the skin care product contains ingredients extracted from plants, earth, and sea Examples would be essential oils extracted from botanicals, minerals such as mica, and zinc oxide which are found in mineral makeup, or marine ing... http://www.articleheaven.net/are-natural-skin-care-products-really-natural-1355903.html 20th January 2010 Winter is just around the corner and the cold weather can play havoc on the skin. Every season we should evaluate our skin care routine. For instance, during the winter months the sebaceous (oil) glands produce less oil; thus for those with oily skin duri... http://www.articleheaven.net/winter-skin-care-101-1269427.html 02nd December 2009 Avocado and avocado oil offers so many benefits when used in your skin products. 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Not all brown... http://www.articleheaven.net/making-the-most-of-brown-eyes-1182824.html 16th October 2009 There are so many anti-aging products on the market today that is can be quite overwhelming trying to determine the right product for your specific skin care needs. Additionally, trail and error in selecting your anti-aging product can get expensive and ... http://www.articleheaven.net/are-you-buying-the-right-antiaging-products-1112825.html 23rd September 2009 If you have been out and about today or even staying at home by the end of the day chances are your face is covered in dirt and grime from environmental pollutants. If you are one of those types that simply wipes down your face at the end of the day, the... http://www.articleheaven.net/get-a-beautiful-complexion-with-proper-facial-cleansing-1112822.html 23rd September 2009 Alpha and Beta hydroxyl acids also known as AHAs and BHAs respectively, are very popular in anti-aging skin care products. These products actually do what they claim to do, which is to reduce the appearance of winkles, even out skin tone, and smooth out y... http://www.articleheaven.net/understanding-alpha-and-beta-hydroxyl-acids-in-skin-care-1021688.html 07th August 2009