What Every Woman Should Know About Beauty Skin, Hair and Nail Care

Beauty skin care, nail care and hair care are actually similar in several ways. The nutrients needed to support the skin’s health, the hair’s health and nail health are the same. The healthier those things are, the more beautiful they are. Here’s a look at what to eat to keep them healthy and beautiful.

Skin cells, hair strands, fingernails and toenails are composed of structural proteins. Structural proteins differ from dietary proteins in the number of amino acids they contain. You might think of the structural ones as simpler, because they contain fewer amino acids.

The body makes its own structural proteins. So it is not necessary to consume them, per se. It is necessary to include enough complete protein in your diet in order to provide the amino acids the body needs to do the construction work.

Recommendations vary concerning the amount of protein that should be present in your diet. A good rule of thumb to follow is to try and eat at least a half gram of protein per pound of body weight per day.

If you happen to be trying to build muscle, you will need more. Fitness experts suggest 1-1 1/2 grams per pound in order to build muscle efficiently. Let’s say you are a woman weighing 145 pounds. Your goal would be to eat at least 72.5 grams of protein per day.

6 ounces of canned tuna provides 40 grams. A 4 ounce chicken breast provides 35. A 3 ounce serving of turkey, beef or salmon provides about 25.

Salmon has additional benefits to the skin’s health, because of the omega-3 fatty acids it provides. A few studies have shown that supplements containing soy protein and omega-3 fatty acids improve the skin’s structure and firmness.

At least one dermatologist recommends a daily serving of salmon to help reverse wrinkles. You just have to be choosy about the type of salmon or tuna you choose to eat, particularly if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Toxins such as mercury and PCBs are known to be present in many different types of seafood. Even relatively small traces of toxins can cause developmental problems and birth defects. Many obstetricians suggest a purified fish oil supplement as an alternative or in addition to eating low mercury seafood 3-4 times per week.

You should also be choosy about the products you use for hair care and beauty skin care. Natural ingredients are the safest choice.

  A Daily Routine to Achieve Younger and Softer Looking Skin

One of the most important things you can do for yourself, is take good care of your facial skin.  You can easily prevent your skin from aging, getting wrinkles and breakouts by purchasing some products and taking a few minutes each night to spend on your face.

There are a few basic things you will need:

• A cleanser 
• A facial brush 
• Exfoliating Facial Scrub 
• A Moisturizer Facial cream or lotion 
• Sunscreen 

Cleaning your face : Getting rid of old makeup, dry skin and dirt keeps your face fresh and looking it’s best.

Purchase a good cleanser for your skin type, you can find one at your local drugstore. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just one that goes well with your skin type. If you have oily skin you should look for a clear cleanser with oil removing ingredients. If you have dry skin, look for a creamy cleanser that will add moisture as you wash your face.

Exfoliate:  Scrubbing off a build up of makeup, oil and dirt, keeps your complexion looking bright.

There are some great exfoliating facial scrubs on the market, such as apricot and peach scrubs which are inexpensive and contain ground up particles of apricot pits or peach pits that help lift dry skin off your face. These can be purchased at a local drugstore and are inexpensive. This step helps your skin to look younger, keeps your complexion  bright and helps ward off breakouts.

Moisturizer:   Adding a layer of moisturizer helps seal in the moisture on your skin, creating more of a softer look to your face.

Every skin type should be moisturized, unless you suffer from severe acne. If this is the case you should consult your dermatologist for proper cleaning methods and skin treatments.  If you have oily skin, you will still benefit from a small amount of moisturizing lotion after you properly clean your face. If you tend to have dry skin, depending on how dry or tight your skin feels, you can judge the amount you apply. Be careful not to over moisturize, it will clog your pores and cause breakouts. Moisturizing your face is the #1 step to keep your face soft and looking younger. It’s important to have a daily routine of face washing and moisturizing to maintain a youthful glow.

Sunscreen:    Apply it daily before going outdoors, even if it is not sunny, your skin can still be affected.

Using Proper sunscreen when you are outdoors is extremely important, the sun has damaging effects to the skin, especially the face. The sun is the number one cause of wrinkles in women, it is so important to make an effort to apply it every day. Make sure your sunscreen contains Helioplex or Mexoryl they indicate that the sunscreen contains a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB protection.

The best time of the day for doing your cleaning and exfoliating routine is right before you brush your teeth and tuck yourself into bed. That way you are sure you have removed all your makeup that you applied earlier in the day and you can start with a clean face to apply new makeup and sunscreen in the morning.  Once you start doing this simple step for yourself every day, you will see the difference it makes and how great you look!

7 Steps to Healthier Hair

By following these simple things, you can have great looking healthy hair in no time.

#1 – Buy a great Shampoo suited for your hair type. A good moisturizing shampoo will do wonders for your hair if it’s dry. It will prevent breakage, leaving it feeling soft and you won’t have to deal with split ends from the stress of elastics and hair clips. If you tend to have oily hair, grab a shampoo for oily hair. Whatever hair type you have, there is a shampoo out there for you.

#2 – Purchase a great Conditioner! Unless you have oily hair to start with, conditioner is a very important step to having healthy and great looking hair. Winter dries your hair out, as well as the humidity. Not to mention if you happen to blow dry your hair, or use a curling iron or flat iron. If you don’t have a lot of time to stay in the shower and wait the 2 minutes for Conditioner, try a leave in conditioner that will keep working in your hair after it dries.

#3 – Buy good quality styling tools and styling products that are not harsh on your hair, hair products that contain alcohol can dry your hair leaving you with damaged ends.

#4 – Use a clarifying shampoo once a week to remove any build up of styling products.

#5 – If you are not planning on going out right after you have a shower, let your hair dry naturally and then use your flat iron or curling iron. This will allow your hair to soak up some of the moisture from the water in your hair as it dries. The heat from your blow dryer can dry your hair out leaving you with damaged ends. Try not vigorously rub your hair dry with a towel, this may damage it. Instead blot your hair with the towel and let air dry.

#6 – When you have some extra time on your hands, perhaps after the children go to bed, you may want to treat your hair to an intense conditioning treatment, you can purchase some great treatments and leave them on your hair for several minutes. Do this once a week to help repair any damage that may have occurred.

#7 - Treat yourself to a trip to the beauty salon for a good trim every 3 months. This will help get rid of any damaged or split ends and give you a well deserved break just to sit and relax! It is nice treat to have someone take care of you for a bit!

Remember you deserve to look great, so take care of yourself and your hair!

 Look Salon beautiful everyday for a fraction of the cost. 

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Almost every woman can agree on how important waxing is in order to look and feel your best. Nothing gives your face more of a clean appearance more than shaping your eyebrows. Some women have to do this once every two weeks or once a month. Hair removal becomes time consuming. Having to make appointments, go to the beauty salon, not to mention how much money you spend on these waxing procedures.

Most Beauty Salons have an Esthetician trained in waxing techniques, a simple brow waxing can take about 5-10 minutes, but depending on the Salon it can cost you anywhere from $8-$50.

So…… let’s take a look at what you may spend on Eyebrow waxing alone:

Let’s say you have a Salon that does this service for $15

$15 X 2 brow waxes per month = $30

$30 per Month X 12 months = $360 per year

That’s a lot of money per year just for eyebrow waxing.

If you are a busy mom and don’t have time to run out to the Beauty Salon every two weeks, you may resort to good old plucking with a pair of tweezers. This is effective, but time consuming and can be very painful.

You may want to purchase a professional waxing kit for home. These kits last for a long time and you can purchase refills when you run out. You should also get yourself a great pair of tweezers for plucking the stray hairs left behind by waxing.

Having this waxing kit in your bathroom will give you the opportunity to wax your brows whenever you please. Having this kit available will enable you to wax your legs, arms, upper lip or whatever you need waxed anytime you like. This type of hair removal is very easy to do yourself with a little practice.

Just think of the money and time you will save!

The average leg waxing price is $50 – consider having to do this monthly.

$50 X 12 months = $600

$600 + $360 for Brow waxing = $960 per year

Think of what you could do with $960.

Not to mention all the time it takes you to go to these appointments.

Never Waxed your own eye brows before? Be brave, it’s easy. There’s only one rule – Never wax above the eyebrow,  wax below the eyebrow to shape the brow.  Don’t worry, most waxing kits come with instructions, and if not.. there are many online guides to give you the proper “how to wax” instructions.

With one of these professional home waxing kits, you can look Salon perfect everyday without ever having to leave home.

Top 10 Beauty Products you should not be without.

Applying makeup should take no longer than 6-7 minutes, with the proper products and applicators, you can still achieve a great look without having to spend a lot of time applying them.

Mineral products are becoming more popular, they are the best choice if you are trying to achieve a natural look, they also are great in helping to avoid clogging pores and preventing breakouts. Mineral products do not contain harsh chemicals, so they tend to be much better for your skin.

Moisturizer - it’s important to have a good moisturizer, not only for your face but also for your hands and body. The summer sun is extremely drying to the skin, always have a moisturizer on hand or in your bag when you need it.

Facial Sunscreen – it is important to apply a sunscreen before applying your makeup, you can also purchase makeup products with sunscreen in them, this will save you a step.

Concealer - for those days where you might be lacking sleep and dark circles may be present under your eyes, a good concealer can help cover those up! Concealers are also great if you have a blemish that you want to cover up in a hurry. Be sure to get one to match your skin tone, or if you have a red tones you would like to cover up, there is a special concealer for that too.

Foundation – depending on your skin type, you can purchase a water based foundation, or if your skin is dry you may want to try one that contains a moisturizing oil. It’s important to get the shade closest to your skin color to avoid that horrible line on your neck and forehead that may show up after application.

Powder – carry a compact with facial powder for those days you have oil or shiny spots on your face. Face powder comes in various shades like foundation, match them as close to your skin color as you possibly can. Powder can keep your face looking fresh, help cut down on breakouts due to the build up of oil, and keeps your foundation in place. It’s a must have for every woman!

Mascara – a good waterproof mascara is a must have, if you are not a person who wears a lot of eye makeup, a quick application of mascara can lift your eyelashes and give your eyes a bright look.

Eyeliner – a eyeliner in your favourite color, or something that compliments your eye color is also a must! Liquid liners are great if you have a steady hand and don’t plan on blending it. Pencil liners are easier to use and can be blended to look more natural if you are unhappy with just having a solid line above your lashes.

Blush – a natural tone blush is important to creating that natural look when applying your makeup. A couple swipes with your blush brush on your cheekbones can go a long way in finishing off that fresh look. Depending on your skin tone, it’s good idea to get one that suites your coloring.

Lip Liner – grab a lip liner to match your favourite lip gloss or lipstick. Lip liner takes seconds to apply but will give your lips a more defined look and keep your lipstick and lip gloss from bleeding into unwanted areas outside your natural lip outline.

Lip Gloss /Lipstick – Every woman must have a few colors on hand to grab on the go, A good clear lip gloss is essential, as well as a nice color of lip gloss and lipstick to compliment your look.

You also may want to purchase a couple of good quality makeup brushes for applying blush and facial powder, it will help it go on smoother and blend the colors into your skin tone.

Remember when trying to create a natural look, the best advice is not to apply too much. Using these products in moderation, is most effective and less time consuming.