Sheer Goddess Skin Care

How to Keep Your Eyeshadow from Creasing

I used to have a terrible time with my eyeshadow creasing half way through the day. With this little trick, your eyeshadow will stay crease-free throughout the day:

Apply foundation, concealer, or eye shadow primer to your eye lids. Next, brush on a translucent powder and then finish with a powder formula matte or shimmer eye shawdow.

Dedi
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The Many Benefits of Kiwi

What goes into our bodies is just as important as what we put on it. The different foods we eat influence the look and the feel of our skin. Lucky for us, a lot of skin-boosting foods are also very tasty; like kiwi! Kiwi is full of vitamin C which helps to maintain the collagen of our skin and helps skin remain firm and supple. And kiwi contains more vitamin C per ounce than any other fruit; another great reason to work this fuzzy little fruit into your diet and your skin care routine! Here are some easy ways to do so:

Diet:

• Add slices of kiwi to oatmeal or cereal for breakfast
• Substitute slices of kiwi for slices of tomato in your afternoon sandwich
• Use it in a marinade on meats

Skincare:

• Use kiwi as a facial cleanser:
  • 1 kiwi
  • 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon of almond oil or apricot oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon finely ground almonds
  • 2 -3 drops of orange essential oil
    • Puree the kiwi until it becomes liquid. Then add the yogurt, water, apricot or almond oil, and almonds. Blend the mixture until it become thick. Next, stir in the orange essential oil. Apply the mixture to face and massage gently over face and neck, then rinse well. This recipe makes one application.

• Use kiwi as a toner:
  • Mash up 1 kiwi and pour 1 cup of boiling water over it. Then let it stand until cool for 30 minutes. Next, strain the mixture to remove the fruit. Add 1 tablespoon of vodka and stir the mixture thoroughly. Apply to face using a cotton ball. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Incorporating kiwi into your diet and your skincare routine will help your skin look and feel its best!

Dedi
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New Year, New You

A New Year always brings about new changes; and that includes changes to one's skin care routine. Sheer Goddess has the perfect solutions to enhance your skin's appearance through their complete line of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, and night creams. Whether your skin is dry, oily, or normal, Sheer Goddess has a product that will bring out your skin's true beauty. Try it for yourself today; your skin will thank you!

Dedi
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An Easy to Do Home Remedy for Dry or Weak Hair

Winter weather can sometimes cause hair to become dry and weak. Here's a great home remedy to strengthen and hydrate dry and weak hair:

Beat one egg white until it becomes frothy. Next, add five tablespoons of plain yogurt and mix well. Apply the mixture to your hair and allow it to set for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water.

Using this do-it-at home fix once a week will help your hair become stronger and hydrated.

Dedi
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An Easy Way to Clean Makeup Brushes

Deep cleaning your makeup brushes monthly will ensure that your complexion looks it best and that your makeup remains germ-free and long-lasting.

To clean your makeup brushes, run the tips of the brush bristles under warm water until they are dampened. Then, pour a teaspoon of baby shampoo into the palm of your hand and with the other hand, swirl the brush bristles in the shampoo until saturated. Next, rinse the brush by swirling it in a bowl of warm water. When finished, use a cloth to wipe the brush clean and lay it flat to dry on a clean cloth. 

And that's it! Cleaning your makeup brushes once a month will ensure that your skin always looks its best!

Dedi
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Frizzy Hair

Winter weather can mean beautiful snow, fireplaces aglow and frizzy hair a go-go.  What a nightmare, it can ruin your entire day, especially if you spent an hour drying and straightening.  My hairdresser gave a cheap at home solution.  Add one tablespoon of olive oil to about two ounces of conditioner.  Apply to wet hair.  Place a shower cap on, or wrap your head with plastic wrap like I do. 

Take a pleasant bath with Phreada’s Himalayan Pink bath salt www.sheergoddess.com for about 20 minutes.  Rinse your hair and wash as normal.  Put a little more conditioner on and rinse it out after about 2 minutes.

Style your hair as usual, it will feel silky and smooth.

Stay warm, ox Ann

Facial Masks

Being beautiful is not hard. You just have to be more resourceful and you will be surprised that most kitchen ingredients are used to beautify one's self.

1. This facial mask is good for all skin types. For a citrus face mask, mix 2 tablespoons of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of honey. Combine them with ½ teaspoon of sage and 1 tablespoon of apple puree. Mix well and heat in the microwave for a minute or 2 or just enough to warm the mixture. Apply on your face and leave on for 20 minutes. Use a warm washcloth to clean your face.

2. For oily skin, prepare this cucumber facial mask. Blend 1 egg white, ½ cucumber, ½ teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of apple mint. Refrigerate the mixture for about 10 minutes and apply it to a clean face. Leave it on for 20-25 minutes and rinse it with a warm washcloth then followed by a splash of cold water to close the pores.

Much love,

Zingara

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Do Your Own Manicures at Home

Love the look of manicured nails but don't want to spend the money to get them done professionally? Below are five simple tips on how to get a beautiful manicure at home:

1. Remove Old Polish: Before beginning your manicure, you'll want to ensure that any old polish has been removed.
2. File and Buff: File and buff your nails into the shape you want them to be prior to applying color. Filing after painting your nails can cause the polish to chip.
3. Soften Cuticles: Use a cuticle cream and the end of a rounded nail file to apply cream to cuticles to moisturize them and push them back.
4. Prep and Apply Polish: Start your manicure by using a base coat, your preferred color, and then finish with a top coat. Using all three products will ensure that your color goes on in a uniform manner and that the color is sealed in for a longer-lasting manicure.
5. Allow Polish to Dry: Allow each coat of polish you apply to dry for five minutes before applying an additional layer. Allowing each layer to dry completely will prevent smudges and mishaps. In addition, your color will look best if you apply 2-3 thin layers of polish rather than one thick layer.

And that’s it! Now you can have beautifully manicured nails without ever having to step into a nail salon!

Dedi
www.sheergoddess

 

Winning the Fight Against Dark Undereye Circles

I think we've all experienced it; waking up in the morning and finding dark circles or puffiness under our eyes. Numerous factors besides lack of sleep can cause these issues. Luckily, treating these issues is simple and easy to fix once you know the cause of them and how to treat them:

Causes:

• Lack of Sleep: Not enough rest affects the body's blood flow around the eyes which can cause swelling and dark circles.
• Genetics: Dark under-eye circles may be inherited from your family.
• Additional Causes: High blood pressure, stress, increased salt intake, crying, too much alcohol, and allergies.

Treatment:

• Change of Lifestyle: Ensuring you get at least eight hours of sleep per night, watching your salt intake, and drinking eight, eight-ounce glasses of water each day will help reduce the frequency of under eye circles and puffiness. Using sun screen around the eye area will help prevent skin pigment from darkening. Removing eye makeup before bed with a gentle, oil-free makeup remover will also help decrease skin irritation around the eye area that could cause puffiness.
• Take Control of Your Allergies: Itchy, watery eyes can cause puffiness and redness around the eyes. Therefore, controlling your allergies will help reduce these eye issues and the frequency of puffiness and circles.
• Home Remedies: If your eyes are swollen, chilled cucumber slices or potato slices have natural astringents that can help reduce swelling. Warm or cool tea bags also work well since the tannins help improve blood circulation.

Taking care of yourself by getting enough sleep, reducing stress, and staying hydrated can help reduce any eye issues you may be having and have your eyes back to normal in no time!

Dedi
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Tips for Keeping Your Makeup Germ-Free

I'll admit, in the past I haven't been the most conscientious when caring for my makeup. However, I've realize that by taking the time to create conscientious habits regarding caring for and using  my makeup that I will ensure I don't accidentally do harm to my complexion. Below are seven simple tips on how to maintain effective, germ-free makeup:

1. Wash Your Hands: This is the easiest thing you can do to ensure your cosmetics remain clean and germ-free.

2. Keep Everything Clean: Clean your brushes and sponges on a regular basis to keep germs from contaminating your cosmetics.

3. Retire Expired Products:  Cosmetics have a limited lifespan so it is best to replace them regularly to keep your skin looking its best:

• Mascara: 3 months
• Foundation: 6-12 months
• Powder: 1-2 years
• Concealer: 1 year
• Eye Shadow/Eyeliner: 3 months
• Lipstick/Lip Gloss: 1 year

4. Be Aware of Temperature: Because humidity can cause microbial growth, makeup should be kept away from heat and stored in an area that is 85 degrees or below.

5. Sharpen Pencils: Sharpening pencils help carve away an contaminated surfaces.

6. Use Dry Makeup Brushes: Ensure your brushes are dry when you use them. Using wet makeup brushes can cause bacteria to grow.

7. Watch for Skin Irritations: If you experience any irritation (such as a cold sore or an eye infection) throw out any old cosmetics and stop wearing makeup until the irritation goes away. It's best to play it safe and discard products you've used within two weeks of discovering the infection.

By following these seven steps you'll be able to keep your makeup clean and germ-free!

Dedi
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