Showing posts with label Beauty Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beauty Tips. Show all posts

6 Ways to Add Clean Protein to Your Smoothie Without a Powder

Who doesn’t love the idea of heading into the kitchen and using one quick machine to get in a variety of nutrients, all while you’re still half asleep and have no idea what you’re even going to wear for work? This is the beauty of the blender, and if you’re looking for a way to get in a variety of nutrients into one meal, a jam-packed smoothie is where it’s at! Smoothies are all the rage right now, but not all of them are as healthy as they have the potential to be. Many are packed with sugar, containing over an entire day’s worth. Others are lacking in fiber, and many are lacking in protein.

How to Apply Makeup According to Our Age


Each age has its beauty. Taking into consideration some basic rules and priorities in terms of makeup, can only maximize your beauty, no matter what age you are.

But be careful: if at 20 years you can try and combine whatever color you like, after 30-40 years you will begin to define your own style and apply some simpler makeup.

How to Cleanse Your Face Properly



Washing your face; it’s one of those mundane hygienic happenings that we’ve all come to terms with since we noticed our first blemish in middle school. You put in the time, you ditch the grime. Yet even though cleansing is an everyday occurrence, regularity doesn’t always beget expertise. 

We recently caught up with Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Salon and Skincare Collection, who taught us that there’s an art to mastering the perfect cleanse. Here are her tips on how to suds up like a pro.

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How To Remove Very Deep Blackheads


Blackheads are oil, dirt and sebum that get trapped in pores and then harden. They most often occur on the nose, chin and forehead.

Washing your face daily in the morning and evening before bed can help prevent blackheads from forming. And dermatologists can perform chemical peels to help treat blackheads as well as other similar acne problems.

However, since most health insurance plans will not cover professional treatment of blackheads, try this simple home remedy.

3 Secrets For Growing Your Hair

We’ve all been there. You head to the salon confidently, ready to try out a chic new hairstyle, only to realize afterward that the bob or bangs you were so excited about aren’t what you thought they’d be. Whether you’re recovering from a bad cut or hoping for waist-length waves by your wedding day, waiting for your hair to grow can be a rather tedious process.

Fortunately, I have tresses that grow like a weed. (Here’s my hair last summer right after cutting it and just 11 months later.) I’ve been able to donate my hair to organizations like Locks of Love and Pantene Beautiful Lengths a total of five times (which requires chopping off 8 to 10 inches at a time). And since I’m often asked what my secret is, today I wanted to share a few tips that I’ve come across.

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9 Unusual Beauty Treatments From Around the World

When you travel to other countries, you may often find some surprising ingredients in the beauty aisles. For example, in Japan, they not only eat seaweed, but it's in their skincare products, too. And the Greeks use olive oil to moisturize everything from their hair to their skin.

So that got us to thinking, what are the most out-there beauty treatments from around the world? It turns out, there are plenty. And as wacky as they may seem, we have to admit, we wouldn't mind trying a few.


10 Reasons Protein Is Even More Important for Women

Experienced exercisers know the importance of protein, and while physiques are fine-tuned in the gym, they’re really assembled at mealtime. But adequate protein is more than the ticket to a sleeker, fitter physique. It turns out chowing down on those aminos could be even more important for women when it comes to appearance and long-term health. And an increasing amount of research is highlighting the importance of protein to the female diet, especially among active women.

We’ve got 10 reasons why protein is the macro-nutrient (aka a big category of nutrients like protein, carbs, or fat) that deserves your love this month — and all months moving forward.