Listed below are few home made facial scrubs. Most of us like me who have given up on expensive beauty products can try these harmless mixtures which isn't in any way too pricey to purchase and most importantly, highly effective. Read carefully and try out only the mixtures that are ideal for your skin type. BLACK TEA AND SUGAR SCRUB Preparations - Steep for two minutes, a black tea bag or more in warm water, depending on the quantity you want. - Mix with sugar and make into a paste. - Use three times a week on a clean steamed face. Benefits of Black tea on skin. - It prevents skin infections. - Black tea reduces under eye puffiness. - It prevents premature ageing due to the antioxidants present in the tea. - Also contains anti wrinkle agent and effective in fighting skin cancer. - It helps ameliorate skin problems caused by sunlight like sunburn or skin pigmentation. - Reduces blemishes and increases skin regeneration. LEMON, HONEY AND SUGAR SCRUB ...

Being a makeup artist, there are so many tricks and hacks you get to find out as you grow consistently in the beauty industry. These tricks can be tried by anyone and definitely won't harm your skin. Unless, that's if you use faux products or brands. MAKEUP TIPS AND TRICKS The Eyebrow Trick When using eyebrow pencil, powder or gel and you want it to last all day. Apply a transparent [waterproof] eye primer first afore the eyebrow product of your choice. This would make your eye brow product stay longer. I recommend Milani or NYX eye primer. The Eye-shadow Trick If you can't afford an eye primer to pop your eye shadows or you ran out of it. Don't fret! Just opt for any liquid concealer of your choice. It glides perfectly and prolongs your eye shadow as do the latter(eye primer). I love to use Tara Pro Concealer in 06 for this even though I have an eye primer. #winks. My eye shadow popping right? The Inner Rim [Waterline]Trick We all ca...

Ladies and gentlemen, after reading this today, I hope that you do not remain at the same spot or continue to have a myopic mindset as regarding how to attain success but through a significant momentum called greatness. There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet. Value is determined by sacrifice and so what you value, you must sacrifice to achieve it. However far your wings can fly, the sky is wide enough to take you and will definitely not encumber you from trying to reach it. There are significant values you should possess to get to the top. Diligence - Is the ability to make earnest and constant effort to accomplish a given task. You must be self-motivated and energetic towards achieving a certain goal. I believe that when we work, we should work with our brains and not just our hands. While working, seek more knowledge to be the best in your field and that will position you for success. Patience - Is the...

Most people including me used to think pepper was just included in foods to spice it up or make it look attractive especially in "indomie" noodles. I later got to realize after tons of research that pepper, has so many amazing benefits that would blow your mind. Some people like it hot and some, really really hot but I like my pepper moderate. We have the green peppers, red peppers, paprika and chili peppers. Green peppers are actually unripe red peppers. It is green because it isn't fully mature and its half the vitamin C compared to the red pepper which is fully equipped with vitamins. Paprika and Chili peppers contains extra capsaicin, a chemical that produces an intense burning sensation in the mouth. Red pepper is not as hot as the paprika and chili peppers because a recessive gene eliminates its burning sensation. Choose peppers that have deep bright colors, firm skin and that are free of blemishes or dark areas. HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEPPER Pepper is a...

Makeup is definitely a solid tool for transformation. Before and after images shows how faces can be reformed by sheer application of makeup. I get super excited when clients agree to let me take a before and after photo. Most of my clients seldomly agree but then, am really grateful for those who let me because it helps a lot when you get to see both. The makeover on my client below was actually for a pre wedding shoot. Thanks to her brother who took his time taking shots, section by section.  He was literally amazed at how women get to sit for minutes doing makeup. The turnout which is the after look, to him was like magic. His words "she's good". I would not forget his facial expressions when I use different brushes to apply certain products. His words again "why so many brushes?".  Well, without those brushes my work won't be done effectively. PRODUCT REVIEW Face  Tara foundation TM 327, Tara...

Before the 50's, Science gurus used to think the brains and our bodies shut down completely once we drift to sleep but there is a whole lot more to sleep than we think. Your brain goes through tons of activities as you sleep. There are five stages of sleep. We are all familiar with the word sleep but how does it work exactly? During sleep the body moves through five stages of both REM, the rapid eye movement and NREM, the non rapid eye movement. REM- is a unique phase of sleep in humans, identifiable by random movement of the eyes when closed and often occurs in cycles of about 90-120 minutes through the night. At this point, you are partially awake and its the primitive stage of sleep. STAGE 1- known as the transitional phase, occurs when you find yourself floating in and out of consciousness. This stage you are lightly asleep and can quickly be fully awake. STAGE 2- Sleep kicks in. Your body prepares to go into a deep sleep. Eye movement stops and brain waves (e...

Today, I have decided to focus on different simple ways you can improve your health. It really pays to think about your health but let me ask a question first. Is being healthy hard? A friend of mine once said to me, you have to be rich to stay and be healthy but what do you think? Everyone is entitled to their opinions and mine is, no matter where you are or who you are,  you can be healthy and stay healthy. It all depends on YOU! These tips are for everyone. It's no doubt that when you are wealthy , you take advantage of the resources you have to stay healthy . Pause! I think I just dropped a rhyme there.....*smiles. But if you know being healthy is important to you too, then consider these practical few steps daily and work your way into healthiness. IN THE MORNING After you pray, take some time to breathe deep and meditate. Deep breathing improves energy level, slows heart rate, cleans out lungs and reduces anxiety. While meditation, reduces stress, improves concent...