Blush also known as rouge is used to color the cheeks. It is used to emphasize the cheekbones and give a younger appearance. They come as powder, cream, liquid or gels and each of them have specific purposes and suit different situations. In ancient times, the Egyptians introduced rouge. Egyptians used to wear it on their lips too. In England pe...
Sunscreen or sun block lotion is applied to reduce the damage caused to skin by exposure to sun. It reduces the damage caused to skin by blocking ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Sunscreen lotion contains either an opaque material that reflects light or an organic chemical compound that absorbs ultraviolet rays such as oxybenzone. It is applied ...
Nail polish or nail varnish is a type of cosmetic lacquer, which is applied to the nails. The nails can be of both of the fingers and toes. Nail paints are applied usually as ornamentation but also as protection.
History: Historic records of nail painting start from ancient times in China and Egypt. In China, some particular mixtures from...
Moisturizers are a mixture of complex chemical agents especially made to increase the water content and thus soften the outer skin of hands. Commercial skin moisturizers contain natural as well as artificial oils, lubricants and various other components along with naturally available skin lipids and sterols. Moisturizers can also be prepared at hom...
Many doctors say that the hairs and scalp should be cleaned regularly as often as every other day. The main function of a shampoo is to remove all the dirt and excess sebum from hair and scalp. For healthy hairs sebum is needed as these glands provide healthy lubricant to the hairs. Different kinds of shampoo are available in the market for various...
The color of eye shadow has to balance the skin and eye color. It should stand out against the color of the eyes. Simple and natural shades are available. Dark shades curtail the eyes, while light shades make them prominent. For blue eyes, soft brown and tan colors are recommended. For green eyes, khaki and brown s...
The Electric Toothbrush makes use of electric power to oscillate the brush head. The electronic parts are absolutely sealed to avoid damage by water. Some of them require replaceable batteries, which may be rechargeable or disposable. This toothbrush is useful for those people who are not efficient at cleaning the teeth. Also, those who have arthri...
Quite a few women observe that their eyebrow looses hair with age. This happens due to hormonal and/or chemical alterations. An Eyebrow liner is used to fill the meager eyebrows as well as provide a proper shape for the disorderly ones. It re-shapes and emphasizes the eyebrow into a natural look, which is retained u...
A single toothbrush can be the refuge of million of microorganisms, which transform to harmful bacteria like E Coli, Pseudomonas aerugenosa and Staphylococcus aureus to name a few. These bacteria prosper in the moist and warm ambience of an average bathroom. These microscopic bugs can cause flu, cols and various other illnesses. The usual rinsing p...
Lipstick gives the final touch to any makeup application. Lining the lips creates delicate definition and perfects the shape of the lips. Lip liner is not essential but if used it should be applied first. It should either be unbiased in colour or match the shade of the lipstick and not darker than lipstick. Lip liner is used to define the look of t...