Sunday, 31 August 2008

Choosing Earrings as a Gift

Many people choose to give accessories to their love ones as a gift. It is not just easy to find but also it is a nice gift for everyone especially girls.

In choosing the right earrings as a gift we must consider the personality of the person you are giving the gift as well as the reason the earrings are given for.

Earrings are versatile; they are great gift for almost any occasion, like birthdays, Valentine’s Day, mothers’ day, Christmas, anniversary and many more.

You must know the style of the person like sporty, classic, trendy, dramatic, romantic or bohemian.

Think also the lifestyle of the person. Is she corporate, school-oriented, artistic sporty or socialite?

Observe the current accessories the people are using. Know what type of accessory she prefers. Is it gold, silver, or anything?

Always remember the budget of the gift you are buying. Choose the one that is enough for your budget.

Saturday, 23 August 2008

Storing Cosmetics

Storing cosmetics is very important. Not storing it right may cause your make-ups or lipsticks destroyed earlier.

In storing cosmetics, store it in cool, dry places which are not direct to sunlight. Humid and hot areas can cause the cosmetics to spoil.
Also, you have to check the expiry dates of your cosmetics. Expired cosmetics may have harmful bacteria.

Be sure that all your cosmetics are tightly capped so that, they are away from oxidation and contamination. It can also prolong the shelf life of your cosmetics.

Changing of colors and textures may be the signs of bacterial contamination.

Do not moisten cosmetics with water or saliva. Saliva creates a conductive environment for bacteria to breed.

Never share your cosmetics – not even a quick dash of lipsticks or eyeliner because chances of getting infection are high.

Throw the products that have been contact with the area that is infected. For example your eye is infected or you have sore around your mouth.

Monday, 18 August 2008

Skin Free from Rashes or Allergies

To make our skin from rashes or allergies, we must know to take care of our cosmetics and we also must know their expiry dates. Beautiful face not only depends on the color or how beautiful your make-up is, it also depends on how your skin look.

Here are some facts about your cosmetics:

Maskara has a shelf life of 3 months. Never pump your brush in the tube because this can introduce air and leads to bacterial growth.

Eye and lip pencils have a shelf life of 6 months. To clean the surface of the pencil, sharpen it before using it.

Powder ( face or blush ) has a shelf life of 6 – 12 months. Wash regularly the sponge and applicators with milk shampoo or soap.

Lipsticks have shelf life of a year or more. Just keep it store at a room temperature. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moist.

Under eye cream has a shelf life of 6 months to a year. Never apply it higher than your eye socket. You may sting your eye in which can cause an eye irritation.

Sunscreen has a shelf life of a year but you will also have check expiry date. Never leave it outdoors or direct to sunlight.