Life Essentials

How to Shop for Lip Makeup Essentials Luscious lips are always desirable; after all, who doesn't want a pair of smooth, kissable lips? When beginning to wear lip makeup, it's helpful to know what to purchase to form your lip makeup essentials kit and this article will help you to make the best choices. Purchase a toothbrush. A toothbrush is useful for exfoliation. The simplest way to get soft, supple lips is to rub gently in circular motions with a toothbrush that has a little Vaseline spread on it. It is recommended that you use a separate toothbrush for this so dead skin cells don't go back in your mouth. Another simple way to exfoliate is to use sugar and olive oil. Just mix a tiny bit together in a bowl and rub in circular motions, and then rinse (or lick) off. Use lip balm or Vaseline to keep your lips soft and moisturized. Apply the balm or Vaseline before bed, after exfoliating, and any time during the day when your lips feel dry. Buy lip liner. Lip ...

What to do BEFORE Botox This is the last part of a 6 part series about Botox. The first five parts discussed what Botox can do for your skin, how much it costs, whether it's safe, what side effects to expect, and what mistakes inexperienced Botox injectors tend to make. This section is a final checklist for the things you should and shouldn't do before you get Botox, during a Botox treatment, and after you get Botox injections so you can get the absolute best results. Here are steps you should take to prepare for a Botox treatment so you ensure a good experience: Select a doctor who knows what he/she is doing As I've repeatedly emphasized, choosing a board-certified and experienced doctor is very, very important. Good Botox depends on the skill and technique of the Botox injector, so do your research and find a doctor who specializes in facial anatomy and has been successfully administering Botox (with few patient complaints) for several years already. Idea...

How to Measure Your Height Sometimes we might be taller than we really are and we don’t realize it. One of the easiest ways to make the mistake in thinking one is shorter than what we really are is because we have not been standing or using the right posture when we are getting our heights measured. I personally know that from a quick shift in posture or positioning of one’s standing or feet, ones height can deviate by as much as 0.5 of an inch. When you are getting measured for height, most of you want the nurse, (or your mother) to make as accurate of a measurement as they possibly can. Especially when you are on some program or routine where you are trying to increase your height, you want to be very accurate and exact in your methodology for measuring your height. What you might have thought was a slight height increase was really from a different standing position. If you are one of those types of people who had a perfectionist attitude, you might want your height down to...

How to Measure Hips Accurate hip measurements are important for having clothing made or assessing weight loss. To measure your hips, remove your outer garments, put your feet together, and wrap a soft measuring tape straight and snug around the widest part of your hips. Your hip measurement is the point at which the end of the tape meets the remaining length. Using the Cloth Tape Hold a cloth tape measure on one hip. Hold one end on one hip. It doesn't matter which side you start with. You can also pull it more towards your middle if that's easier for you. Just make sure you hold on to that end as you bring the other end around. Cloth measuring tapes are soft and flexible tools you can find in sewing kits and craft stores. Most measuring tapes go up to 5 five or so. Most big box stores and drug stores will also carry sewing kits. You can also print a tape measure off the internet. You can find these with a simple search online. You simply cut them apart, alig...

How to Make Yourself More Attractive Most people will admit that they don't feel 100% at all times. Even the most beautiful and successful people have off days, but if you're feeling bad about yourself more than you feel good, you might need a shift in perspective. Despite common thinking, feeling more attractive and desirable may have little to do with your outward appearance. We consulted scientific studies and spoke to relationship and dating experts to find simple lifestyle changes that you can make to appear more attractive both to yourself and others. These tips can help you begin to see yourself in a more positive light. Smile . Constantly pouting makes you look intimidating, serious, and boring. What's the point of looking beautiful if everybody is afraid of talking to you? Make yourself look approachable.   If you want to attract others, you will have to put yourself out there. Try not to cross your arms, avoid eye contact or stand in the c...

How To Measure Hand Size Three Different Ways To Do It There are a few reasons why you would consider measuring your hand size. The first and probably the most common reason is for glove fitting. Buying gloves on the internet can be like getting a cat in a bag. You cannot be sure of what you are getting yourself into. Even knowing the exact hand measurements it can be frustrating. That happens with a lot of products purchased online actually. Especially if they come from some shady far eastern producers. Therefore a guide “How To Measure Hand Size?” can be of great help. Second most common reason to measure hand size is to determine person’s potential for sports. It is believed that the larger the hands, the more potential a young person has to succeed in sports. Hand size measurements could also be very useful for picking the right size bangles. However, referring to How To Measure Wrist Size perhaps would be a good decision before checking out our handmade ceramic bracel...