Hot, sticky summer weather most certainly calls for a super-lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer. I had run out of my beloved DuWop Revolotion Face, but couldn't find a suitable alternative in my beauty closet, so I decided to take matters into my own hands. (A serious bout of insomnia helped, too.)
I began with a bottle of Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Makeup SPF 15 in a shade that was a bit too dark for my skin. I had received it as a sample and had been using it sparingly or mixed with moisturizer, so some had been used up and there was some space in the bottle.
So I set out to concoct a custom tinted moisturizer right there in the bottle; in the past I had mixed various things on the back of my hand before applying, but this time I wanted a ready-made dose.
To the foundation I added several pumps of Bobbi Brown Oil Control Lotion SPF 15, which keeps oil at bay and maintains the SPF level of my little concoction. Perfect for summer, right? Adding it lightened up the foundation in both shade and weight, bringing it closer to tinted moisturizer status.
And a finishing touch, I poured in a few drops of Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer in #3, a pale luminous gold. I wanted to add a hint of dewiness and luminosity without looking oily, so a touch of this favorite Stila product did just the trick (and combined with the BB Oil Control Lotion, ensured that the level of dewiness was in my control, not that of the weather).
The initial result was a swirly, goopy mess - a mess in a bottle, if you will - but after some vigorous stirring and shaking, I finally achieved what I had set out for - a lightweight, moisturizing, luminous tinted moisturizer with sun protection. Voila! And since I mixed it myself to my own specifications, it's actually far superior to most tinted moisturizers I've used in the past.
Chances are you already have some SPF moisturizer and some sort of liquid shimmer product in your arsenal, so if you're stuck with a too-dark or too-heavy foundation, mix it up!
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Beauty
Beauty is a characteristic of a person, animal, place, object, or idea that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure, meaning, or satisfaction. Beauty is studied as part of aesthetics, sociology, social psychology, and culture. As a cultural creation, beauty has been extremely commercialized. An "ideal beauty" is an entity which is admired, or possesses features widely attributed to beauty in a particular culture, for perfection.
The experience of "beauty" often involves the interpretation of some entity as being in balance and harmony with nature, which may lead to feelings of attraction and emotional well-being. Because this is a subjective experience, it is often said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."[1] In its most profound sense, beauty may engender a salient experience of positive reflection about the meaning of one's own existence. A subject of beauty is anything that resonates with personal meaning.
The classical Greek adjective for "beautiful" was καλλός, kallos. The Koine Greek word for beautiful was ὡραῖος, hōraios,[2] an adjective etymologically coming from the word ὥρα, hōra, meaning "hour." In Koine Greek, beauty was thus associated with "being of one's hour." A ripe fruit (of its time) was considered beautiful, whereas a young woman trying to appear older or an older woman trying to appear younger would not be considered beautiful. In Attic Greek, hōraios had many meanings, including "youthful" and "ripe old age."[3]
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The experience of "beauty" often involves the interpretation of some entity as being in balance and harmony with nature, which may lead to feelings of attraction and emotional well-being. Because this is a subjective experience, it is often said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."[1] In its most profound sense, beauty may engender a salient experience of positive reflection about the meaning of one's own existence. A subject of beauty is anything that resonates with personal meaning.
The classical Greek adjective for "beautiful" was καλλός, kallos. The Koine Greek word for beautiful was ὡραῖος, hōraios,[2] an adjective etymologically coming from the word ὥρα, hōra, meaning "hour." In Koine Greek, beauty was thus associated with "being of one's hour." A ripe fruit (of its time) was considered beautiful, whereas a young woman trying to appear older or an older woman trying to appear younger would not be considered beautiful. In Attic Greek, hōraios had many meanings, including "youthful" and "ripe old age."[3]
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miércoles, 5 de agosto de 2009
Human Beauty
The characterization of a person as “beautiful”, whether on an individual basis or by community consensus, is often based on some combination of Inner Beauty, which includes psychological factors such as personality, intelligence, grace, congeniality, charm, integrity, congruity and elegance, and Outer Beauty, (i.e. physical attractiveness) which includes physical factors, such as health, youthfulness, sexiness, symmetry, averageness, and complexion.
A common way to measure outer beauty, as based on community consensus, or general opinion, is to stage a beauty pageant, such as Miss Universe. Inner beauty, however, is more difficult to quantify, though beauty pageants often claim to take this into consideration as well.
A strong indicator of physical beauty is "averageness," or "koinophilia." When images of human faces are averaged together to form a composite image, they become progressively closer to the "ideal" image and are perceived as more attractive. This was first noticed in 1883, when Francis Galton, cousin of Charles Darwin, overlaid photographic composite images of the faces of vegetarians and criminals to see if there was a typical facial appearance for each. When doing this, he noticed that the composite images were more attractive compared to any of the individual images. Researchers have replicated the result under more controlled conditions and found that the computer generated, mathematical average of a series of faces is rated more favorably than individual faces.[8] Evolutionarily it makes logical sense that sexual creatures should be attracted to mates who possess predominantly common or average features.[9]
Another feature of beautiful women that has been explored by researchers is a waist-to-hip ratio of approximately 0.70. Physiologists have shown that this ratio accurately indicates most women's fertility. Weight and skin color often govern attractiveness in a way dependent on one's culture[10] Beauty is not solely limited to the female gender. More often defined as 'bishōnen,' the concept of beauty in men has been particularly established throughout history in East Asia, and most notably, in Japan. This is distinct from the idea of being metrosexual, which focuses mainly on the behavior of men in traditionally feminine ways. Bishōnen refers to males with distinctly feminine features, physical characteristics establishing the standard of beauty in Japan and typically exhibited in their pop culture idols. The origin of such a preference is uncertain but it clearly exists even today.
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A common way to measure outer beauty, as based on community consensus, or general opinion, is to stage a beauty pageant, such as Miss Universe. Inner beauty, however, is more difficult to quantify, though beauty pageants often claim to take this into consideration as well.
A strong indicator of physical beauty is "averageness," or "koinophilia." When images of human faces are averaged together to form a composite image, they become progressively closer to the "ideal" image and are perceived as more attractive. This was first noticed in 1883, when Francis Galton, cousin of Charles Darwin, overlaid photographic composite images of the faces of vegetarians and criminals to see if there was a typical facial appearance for each. When doing this, he noticed that the composite images were more attractive compared to any of the individual images. Researchers have replicated the result under more controlled conditions and found that the computer generated, mathematical average of a series of faces is rated more favorably than individual faces.[8] Evolutionarily it makes logical sense that sexual creatures should be attracted to mates who possess predominantly common or average features.[9]
Another feature of beautiful women that has been explored by researchers is a waist-to-hip ratio of approximately 0.70. Physiologists have shown that this ratio accurately indicates most women's fertility. Weight and skin color often govern attractiveness in a way dependent on one's culture[10] Beauty is not solely limited to the female gender. More often defined as 'bishōnen,' the concept of beauty in men has been particularly established throughout history in East Asia, and most notably, in Japan. This is distinct from the idea of being metrosexual, which focuses mainly on the behavior of men in traditionally feminine ways. Bishōnen refers to males with distinctly feminine features, physical characteristics establishing the standard of beauty in Japan and typically exhibited in their pop culture idols. The origin of such a preference is uncertain but it clearly exists even today.
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martes, 21 de julio de 2009
How to Get Rid of Deep Forehead Lines Without Surgery
A lot of folks turn to surgery such as botox injections to get rid of those deep forehead lines.
But more and more people are finding natural and more longer lasting effects for those ugly lines.
What you may already know is that deep forehead lines are a result of your frowns over time. Not to mention prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, your skin drying or becoming dehydrated and age, all share in the blame of those ugly lines.
Now many opt for botox injections or cosmetic surgery, both of which are not natural choices.
To stretch the skin people might opt to get a surgical "lift" which will have the effect of reducing those frown lines but unfortunately that "lift " surgery isn't permanent. The surgery also doesn't guarantee the elimination of the lines because the underlying cause such as the actual aging of the skin or stress are still present.
Another popular treatment nowadays is the botox injection. This is actually a toxic surgery (botox is manufactured from the botulinum toxin) that involves injecting the area the patient is interested in reducing those lines and it just sits in the area between your skin and the muscles of your face.
This has the effect of putting the muscles of your face to sleep so you can't frown. No frowning, no lines, pretty simple, but the procedure is expensive and the results are only temporary and will need to be repeated every few months to maintain the "sleepy skin".
Plus, many folks may notice that your skin is smooth but doesn't necessarily look naturally smooth. More of a synthetic look that folks can pick up when they look carefully at your face.
To erase those deep lines the natural way you need to stimulate your bodies production of some essential proteins.
For example our bodies produce two specific proteins called collagen and elastin, these two proteins produced by our body help to keep our skin healthy and youthful in appearance.
Unfortunately as we age we produce less and less collagen and elastin. So in order to achieve those longer lasting natural effects get active, drink plenty of water, reduce your alcohol, reduce or give up smoking and limit your exposure to the sun.
Other natural options would be to find natural substances that are known to stimulate the bodies own production of collagen and elastin. These natural substances will allow your skin to remain elastic, wrinkle-free and tight as a drum.
Now there are many anti-wrinkle creams on the market unfortunately many of them contain collagen and elastin which, you would think, is good but not in products.
You see collagen and elastin in products are worthless because collagen is to big to actually penetrate the skin, so no matter how much you apply or how hard you rub in the anti-wrinkle cream with collagen, you still are getting no benefit.
So stop wasting your money on those anti wrinkle creams that contain collagen and elastin because they won't have any effect on those deep forehead lines.
For a list of the top natural substances I have found through my research that have reduced or eliminated those deep forehead lines visit my website today.
Jill is a long time user and passionate advocate of natural skin care. Visit her site now to discover what cutting edge solution is available for those deep forehead lines plus what anti-aging skin care products she recommends after extensive research: http://healthyskincarenews.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jillian_K._Johnson
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But more and more people are finding natural and more longer lasting effects for those ugly lines.
What you may already know is that deep forehead lines are a result of your frowns over time. Not to mention prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, your skin drying or becoming dehydrated and age, all share in the blame of those ugly lines.
Now many opt for botox injections or cosmetic surgery, both of which are not natural choices.
To stretch the skin people might opt to get a surgical "lift" which will have the effect of reducing those frown lines but unfortunately that "lift " surgery isn't permanent. The surgery also doesn't guarantee the elimination of the lines because the underlying cause such as the actual aging of the skin or stress are still present.
Another popular treatment nowadays is the botox injection. This is actually a toxic surgery (botox is manufactured from the botulinum toxin) that involves injecting the area the patient is interested in reducing those lines and it just sits in the area between your skin and the muscles of your face.
This has the effect of putting the muscles of your face to sleep so you can't frown. No frowning, no lines, pretty simple, but the procedure is expensive and the results are only temporary and will need to be repeated every few months to maintain the "sleepy skin".
Plus, many folks may notice that your skin is smooth but doesn't necessarily look naturally smooth. More of a synthetic look that folks can pick up when they look carefully at your face.
To erase those deep lines the natural way you need to stimulate your bodies production of some essential proteins.
For example our bodies produce two specific proteins called collagen and elastin, these two proteins produced by our body help to keep our skin healthy and youthful in appearance.
Unfortunately as we age we produce less and less collagen and elastin. So in order to achieve those longer lasting natural effects get active, drink plenty of water, reduce your alcohol, reduce or give up smoking and limit your exposure to the sun.
Other natural options would be to find natural substances that are known to stimulate the bodies own production of collagen and elastin. These natural substances will allow your skin to remain elastic, wrinkle-free and tight as a drum.
Now there are many anti-wrinkle creams on the market unfortunately many of them contain collagen and elastin which, you would think, is good but not in products.
You see collagen and elastin in products are worthless because collagen is to big to actually penetrate the skin, so no matter how much you apply or how hard you rub in the anti-wrinkle cream with collagen, you still are getting no benefit.
So stop wasting your money on those anti wrinkle creams that contain collagen and elastin because they won't have any effect on those deep forehead lines.
For a list of the top natural substances I have found through my research that have reduced or eliminated those deep forehead lines visit my website today.
Jill is a long time user and passionate advocate of natural skin care. Visit her site now to discover what cutting edge solution is available for those deep forehead lines plus what anti-aging skin care products she recommends after extensive research: http://healthyskincarenews.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jillian_K._Johnson
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What's "Mini" About a Mini Face Lift?
The mini face lift is called mini for quite a few reasons. After all, there are a lot of things about it that are pretty "mini." While the name originated because this kind of facelift surgery treats a smaller area than a full, traditional facelift-- which remedies the entire face-- there are a lot of things about a mini facelift that are "less" than with a full facelift, such as the cost, the time that the procedure takes, and the recovery time.
A full facelift is a very expensive procedure, costing in the area of ten to fifteen thousand dollars-- or more. The mini face lift on the other hand is much less. You can expect to pay around five thousand dollars for this type of cosmetic surgery Now, five thousand dollars isn't exactly pocket change (at least for most people), but it is a significantly smaller amount.
Mini face lifts also take a lot less time than a regular facelift does. The entire procedure can be done in about an hour or two, and they often do not even require general anesthesia. Some are even done using local anesthesia in front of a mirror, so the patient can give feedback and watch the results actually take place.
The recovery time is also much less. Clinics that perform mini facelifts estimate recovery time to be about a week, and even say that patients can return to work a few days after the surgery, giving it the nick-name the "weekend face lift." While the actual recovery time is often a bit longer than this, it still is significantly shorter than with a regular face lift.
Are you thinking about getting a mini face lift? Get more information about mini face lifts at MyFaceLiftAdvisor.com
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A full facelift is a very expensive procedure, costing in the area of ten to fifteen thousand dollars-- or more. The mini face lift on the other hand is much less. You can expect to pay around five thousand dollars for this type of cosmetic surgery Now, five thousand dollars isn't exactly pocket change (at least for most people), but it is a significantly smaller amount.
Mini face lifts also take a lot less time than a regular facelift does. The entire procedure can be done in about an hour or two, and they often do not even require general anesthesia. Some are even done using local anesthesia in front of a mirror, so the patient can give feedback and watch the results actually take place.
The recovery time is also much less. Clinics that perform mini facelifts estimate recovery time to be about a week, and even say that patients can return to work a few days after the surgery, giving it the nick-name the "weekend face lift." While the actual recovery time is often a bit longer than this, it still is significantly shorter than with a regular face lift.
Are you thinking about getting a mini face lift? Get more information about mini face lifts at MyFaceLiftAdvisor.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Leslie_Hill
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Ever Wondered What Breast Implants Cost?
Not all breast implants cost $10,000. In fact, the average price of breast augmentation is only $4, 000 and can go as low as $2, 000. Of course, with such a wide range in pricing, there are many things that can influence just how much do breast implants cost, some as obscure as what city you're in. You can surely expect to pay much more for breast augmentation surgery in major cities than in more rural areas.
The most affordable places for breast augmentation surgery are located within the southern states. Be absolutely sure everything included in the prices you are quoted to avoid misunderstandings. For example, some clinics quote pricing per pair of implants while others quote per individual implant so make sure they clarify those details.
The standard cost of one breast implant is $1,000. What the implants are made of is definitely a major factor affecting final cost, though it varies depending on where you're located. You'll pay something like $2,000 more for a pair of silicone implants over those made from saline.
Make sure the cost of anesthesia, recovery medications, and hospital fees are included in the prices given to you. Reputable clinics will most likely automatically outline these details for you. The price of medication for recovery varies, but the average price of anesthesia and hospital fees combined is $1,500 to $1,800.
A follow up appointment involving an MRI should be taken a few years after having augmentation surgery. This is to be absolutely certain the implants have not ruptured and is therefore a necessary safety precaution which will cost you an approximate additional $2,000.
Health insurance is extremely unlikely to cover breast augmentation surgery unless it is reconstructive surgery for women who've had a mastectomy. Without some kind of insurance coverage or financial assistance available, few can afford breast implants on their own.
A select few policies will cover breast augmentation surgery; however they may not cover your follow up MRI or treatment for any post surgery complications. Have your insurance company explain everything that is covered just like you would if you were getting a quotation from a clinic.
Watch out for insurance companies that consider implants to be health risks; they'll raise your premium upon your receiving augmentation surgery. Ask your current health insurance provider what their policy is on breast implants to avoid unpleasant surprises.
It is never a good idea to go with a clinic that will do breast augmentation surgery for way below the average prices listed above. Always consider the reputation of the clinic and whether or not you feel you are safe paying so little for a procedure that is usually rather costly. Anything that sounds too good to be true probably is just that.
Also remember that it is possible to end up with a "bad boob job." A poorly done augmentation is only going to end up in a higher overall expense once you account for all the corrective work and related expenses that will be required to resolve the situation. Avoid this by seeking quality breast implants from a reputable clinic.
There are a number of issues to keep in mind when evaluating what breast implants cost You can find more details and specifics regarding breast implants cost by researching the aforementioned pages.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Frank_Rodriguez
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The most affordable places for breast augmentation surgery are located within the southern states. Be absolutely sure everything included in the prices you are quoted to avoid misunderstandings. For example, some clinics quote pricing per pair of implants while others quote per individual implant so make sure they clarify those details.
The standard cost of one breast implant is $1,000. What the implants are made of is definitely a major factor affecting final cost, though it varies depending on where you're located. You'll pay something like $2,000 more for a pair of silicone implants over those made from saline.
Make sure the cost of anesthesia, recovery medications, and hospital fees are included in the prices given to you. Reputable clinics will most likely automatically outline these details for you. The price of medication for recovery varies, but the average price of anesthesia and hospital fees combined is $1,500 to $1,800.
A follow up appointment involving an MRI should be taken a few years after having augmentation surgery. This is to be absolutely certain the implants have not ruptured and is therefore a necessary safety precaution which will cost you an approximate additional $2,000.
Health insurance is extremely unlikely to cover breast augmentation surgery unless it is reconstructive surgery for women who've had a mastectomy. Without some kind of insurance coverage or financial assistance available, few can afford breast implants on their own.
A select few policies will cover breast augmentation surgery; however they may not cover your follow up MRI or treatment for any post surgery complications. Have your insurance company explain everything that is covered just like you would if you were getting a quotation from a clinic.
Watch out for insurance companies that consider implants to be health risks; they'll raise your premium upon your receiving augmentation surgery. Ask your current health insurance provider what their policy is on breast implants to avoid unpleasant surprises.
It is never a good idea to go with a clinic that will do breast augmentation surgery for way below the average prices listed above. Always consider the reputation of the clinic and whether or not you feel you are safe paying so little for a procedure that is usually rather costly. Anything that sounds too good to be true probably is just that.
Also remember that it is possible to end up with a "bad boob job." A poorly done augmentation is only going to end up in a higher overall expense once you account for all the corrective work and related expenses that will be required to resolve the situation. Avoid this by seeking quality breast implants from a reputable clinic.
There are a number of issues to keep in mind when evaluating what breast implants cost You can find more details and specifics regarding breast implants cost by researching the aforementioned pages.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Frank_Rodriguez
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viernes, 10 de julio de 2009
REVERSE PHONE LOOKUP ONE MORE MARKETING TOOL
Have you ever been to a mixer or run into a potential client at a party and written down a quick phone number but no name as you are quite sure you will retrieve it tomorrow and make the contact. And, two weeks later, you find the note in your pocket and only slightly recall the conversation. Who was that person? None of your memory techniques are working, yet you were certain this was a positive lead when you jotted down the phone number. If only you could come up with a name.
Another scenario is to write down a name and number, because you promised yourself to make more complete notes; however, you would really like more info regarding this lead before you make your call and your pitch. Information such as where they are located and company name will lead you to the internet and maybe their financial statement to get a better picture as to exactly how you can obtain their business, or whether or not you actually want to do business with them.
You do not have to hire a private investigation service to make up for your incomplete notes. Lucky for you, there are reverse phone look-up services that can help you find name, carrier and location of the phone number. All they need is phone number, landline or cell, and the information you seek is at hand.
Of course, not all reverse phone look-up services are the same. With online reverse phone look-up service, cellphoneowner.com, you will get real time look up. This means that your inquiry goes out directly to the live phone network records and gives you vital up-to-minute information. This is Poligrafia important because other services are usually limited to complied information derived from the white pages. If the person you are researching has an unlisted number, if they are moving around to avoid detection, you are out of luck. Diseño web Cellphoneowner.com is a service driven online provider of reverse phone look-up services. Advanced technology at this site allows you to enter a phone number and immediately see a map location associated with the number. You have the choice of subscribing for a full year or of being a one time user. The site is completely secure. They also provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If they cannot complete your search, and their staff can not further assist you, your money will be refunded.
Another scenario is to write down a name and number, because you promised yourself to make more complete notes; however, you would really like more info regarding this lead before you make your call and your pitch. Information such as where they are located and company name will lead you to the internet and maybe their financial statement to get a better picture as to exactly how you can obtain their business, or whether or not you actually want to do business with them.
You do not have to hire a private investigation service to make up for your incomplete notes. Lucky for you, there are reverse phone look-up services that can help you find name, carrier and location of the phone number. All they need is phone number, landline or cell, and the information you seek is at hand.
Of course, not all reverse phone look-up services are the same. With online reverse phone look-up service, cellphoneowner.com, you will get real time look up. This means that your inquiry goes out directly to the live phone network records and gives you vital up-to-minute information. This is Poligrafia important because other services are usually limited to complied information derived from the white pages. If the person you are researching has an unlisted number, if they are moving around to avoid detection, you are out of luck. Diseño web Cellphoneowner.com is a service driven online provider of reverse phone look-up services. Advanced technology at this site allows you to enter a phone number and immediately see a map location associated with the number. You have the choice of subscribing for a full year or of being a one time user. The site is completely secure. They also provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If they cannot complete your search, and their staff can not further assist you, your money will be refunded.
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