How to mend a broken eyeshadow

So you know how it goes, you are in a rush and you drop your eyeshadow or you orderd the eyeshadow online and you get it all torn up or you have travelled with it and by some reason it is broken. Well, it can be fixed it a second. You will need:
- High precentage of alcohol
- Coin
- Clothing cloth or paper towel

- Toothpick or something to stirll it with

Step 1: Break the eyeshadow into pieces

Step 2: Mix the alcohol with the eyeshadow and stirll until it becomes a paste

Step 3: Put the coin in the cloth or paper towel and dip it into the alcohol

Step 4: Place the coin with the cloth on the eyeshadow and push it on for a few seconds. Make shure that there are no bubbles. Let it dry and you are done! See how simple it was.

How to get rid of dark elbows and knees

I know a lot of people have elbows and knees that are darker than the rest of the body. And alot of people want to get rid of it. The elbows and the knees are the morst used bodyparts and are prone to dryness. Here are some tips to light your elbows and knees.

Scrub.
Removing dead skin cells by scrubing is very important in a skin care routine. Most of the time we skip the knees and elbows but in this area the dead skin cells are the reason that it's darker than the rest of th body. So the key is to remove all those dead skin cells! If your elbows and knees are extremely dark try a mild skin lightening. This can bring back the natural tone if you follow the instructions. Below some other tips and tricks.

Lemon.
Lemon is a very popular natural skin whitener, it's an antioxidant wich eliminate dead skin cells. You can use the lemon juice or a slice of the lemon to treat your dark areas. Put the lemonjuice for 10-1 minutes on the area and then wipe it of with a towel and put lotion over it. If you use it daily you will slowly see some results.

Mustard Oil.
This oil is a vegetable oil wich have a good effect on our skin. Mustard oil contains anti-bacterial properties. Because it provides the skin with vitamin A, B and E your elbows and knees will restore in color and health. By massaging it init will absorb it better. Massage it for 5-10 minutes and then take it off with lukewarm water.

Coconut oil and Lime.
Coconut oil has a reputation that it's conditioning and hydrating. Some peple also use it as a natural skin bleacher. In combination with Lime it wil remove the dead skin cells. You can make the combination by mixing ½ tablespoon of lime juice and one tablespoon of coconut oil. This should be left on for 15-20 minutes and be removed with lukewarm water. Just experiment with it and see what wroks for you.

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How to hide imperfections

Everyone wants a flawless complexion. But not everyone's skin is able to achive that look without make-up. The industry has some products that makes the flawless complexion even closer. Concealers are the best to hide your imperfections. The first thing is to find the right texture and shade. Here are some tips.

Get the perfect shade.

One of the biggest mistakes is to use a concealer that is too light or too dark. By using this you let your imperfection stand out and it won't look coverd. Most specialist recommend to mix two shades together. The light one should be used to cover gloomy spots and highlight the areas like the bridge of the nose, chin and the corner of the eyes. The darker one should be used to cover blemishes and dark spots. You should choose a concealer that match the color of the spot you want the conceal. Usually there are three colors of concealer. A yellow toned is used for dark spots, dark circles and reddish spots. A lavender colot neutralize yellowish skindiscoloration and dark circles. A gren one neutralizes red colored blemishes and pimples.

Pimples and darkspots.
Pimples are a little bit hard to conceal because tend to be discolorated then the surrounded skin. To avoid irritation you need to maintain a healthy compleixion and clean hands. High coverage concealer cover pimpels well.

Dark circles.
Don't use the high coverage concealer that you would on your pimple on your eyes because these might be too harsh. The concealer you should be using should be lightweight, a bit creamy and hydrating. If you have dark circles with an green tint use a concealer in a pink shade. For a blue tint use a peachy shade.

The tools and application.
Apply a make-up base or primer to make shure it settle and that it will last all day. Always apply a concealer before the foundation if you do this your foundation don't have much to cover up. And also don't forget to wash your brush after you cover up a blemish because if you don't wash it you give the bacteria oppertunity to grow and cause more pimples or infection.
Pimple: Apply concealer with a flat stiff brush. Begin by getting a small amout on your brush and apply it with short strokes or a dabbing motion. Get a little bit on the outside of the pimple to blend in.
Dark spots: Apply concealer with a flat stiff brush in short strokes. Use your fingers to blend in with the surrounded skin.
Dark circles: Apply the concealer under both eyes and I personally like to use my finges because the heat of your fingers will give it the best results. When you apply the concealer start from the inside of the eye out. By getting the inside of the eye your eyes look more you can also do this below your eyebrows awake. Set it with a light powder.

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How to switch to natural skincare

Many of us use chemical product, some use natural products and some are waiting to switch. The reason why many people wanna use natural products is that is many chemical products have some dangerous risks. And with natural skin care you limit the side-effect. The most of the products contain carbon ingredient, wich you also can find in the human body. That's why it is safer.

Here are some guidelines.
- Research first. That a product is labeled as natural doesn't mean that all the ingredients are natural. A company can label it natural if it has only one natural ingredient.
- Start by using ingredients out of your refrigerator. You can easily make a moisturizer, scrub, ect. by just using yogurt, oatmeal, eggs, honey and more. Easy to find and affordable.
- Find the ingredients that works the best for your skin type and issues. If you have an oily skin you need more astringent ingredients like citrus. A sensitive skin needs more soothing products like olive oil. Or ask for samples in an natural skin care store.
- Make a natural face routine with cleaning, toning, moisturizer, exfoliator and mask.
- Make your own ingredients by using skin care recipes.
 
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