Is your lawn mower tearing of the lawn grass blades instead of cutting it? Does your lawn look like it has been eaten by a goat, in spite of being cut by the lawn mower? Wait; do not pull your hair by the root. Help is at hand. We will teach you how to sharpen the lawn mower blades at minimum price and effort.
Your Manual Lawn Mower - The Faithful Walk Behinds
Tools: The tools that your will require for doing this job are
You and your time of about 2 hours or less
A bastard file of about 12" long
A small crow bar to prevent movement of rotor of lawn mower.
A worktable will be useful for dong the job comfortably.
Procedure: You can use the following procedure as a general guide and make changes to it to suit you. Remember the procedure is not sacrosanct. The results are important, not the procedure.
If possible, remove the handle of lawn mower and place lawn mower on the table.
Secure it if possible in the clamps. If you do not have clamps, do not bother, secure it against any block, so that the movement away from you is restricted.
Fix the crowbar in the blades so that it will not rotate
With the help of the bastard file, file the edges of blades so that they look sharp. Work at an angle of 45 degrees
When one blade is sharpened, remove the crowbar and turn the rotor to work on another blade. Repeat the procedure until all blades are sharpened.
If you have a flexible shaft grinder in your DIY workshop, you will be able to complete the work within 5 to 10 minutes per blade. Make a template of blade profile before you start your work and compare frequently. This is necessary to ensure that you do not over cut at a place.
Safety Tip For You
While sharpening the blades ensure that the stroke is not too long otherwise, you may injure yourself.
Sharpening Blades Of Power Mower
Depending upon the lawn mower the procedure may vary. We have included general statements in this procedure; you would have to change the procedure slightly. Keep the maintenance manual of lawn mower handy if you have one.
Tools required.
Siphon hose and clean container
Heavy work gloves and goggles
Double-cut (medium-rough) flat file
Lumber scrap
Socket wrench set
Rubber mallet*
Bench vise or C clamps
Rotary blade sharpener accessory
Electric drill*
Screwdriver, or 1/4-in. rod or bolt*
Blade balancer
Replacement blade*
* Only if required
The list may look formidable, but tools are generally available with every DIY enthusiast.
Procedure:
The procedure is given for the simple single blade lawn mower, but the same will apply to all types of blades, whether single or double
Wear hand gloves and clean the engine and the gasoline tank from outside
Remove spark plug from the engine
Remove all the fuel from the tank of the gasoline engine. Use the siphon hose so you do not spill gasoline on floor.
Completely empty out the oil from gearbox if you have one
Invert the engine and have access to the blade.
Clamp the engine so it does not move and clean the blade area thoroughly
With help of a box spanner, remove the nut holding the blade. Usually the nut will be unlocked in the reverse to direction of rotation of engine. You may engage the screwdriver in the cooling fan of engine to stop rotation of engine.
If you find that you are using too much force to unlock the nut, put one or two drops of rust removing chemical, and try after 30 minutes
After you remove the blade, clamp it in the bench vise and sharpen it with a file or a grinder. Sharpen only the outer 2 to 3 inches. The area to be sharpened will be known if you see the blade.
Sharpen only to the required extent. Too much sharpening is not necessary. This is not the knife. It works at the speed of the engine
After sharpening, check with your thumb. Be careful not to cut thumb. If you have done sharpening before, or seen some one doing it, you will know what we mean by this.
Balance the blade with help of a small balancing tool on VEE blocks, or even on two foot rulers placed side by side
Refit the blades, refill engine oil and gasoline and test the sharpness of blades on uncut portion of your lawn
Safety tips:
Always use safety goggles and hand gloves when working with power tools.
Be sure to remove the spark plug before starting. Serious accidents can happen if you do not do this.
As time passes by, people see a lot of changes especially when it comes to lifestyle and preferences. The same holds true for fashion accessories, handbags in particular. Women cannot live without handbags, that is why purses have become both a fashion statement and necessity to all women of different ages.
One of the most favorite handbags of women are clutches. They say clutch bags are chic and commonly used during parties, and seasons like spring and summer. They typically come very handy, that is why they are very easy to carry. Clutch bags in different styles are very popular that most women have more than one to match their outfits.
Because everyone woman has her own taste when it comes to fashion and clutch bags give an extra "it" factor, there's not doubt that a perfect choice of clutch bag can make her day complete. The demand for clutch bags is so high in such a way that it could easily be said when a women with a great taste to fashion will not be able to look complete if she don't carry such thing as a clutch bag.
Aside from giving happiness to someone who owns it, clutches are also often bought as gifts for girlfriend, wife, sister, mother or best friend. It can be a bit tricky to find the great one. So to help, here are some tips on how to choose a right bag either for yourself or for someone close to you.
Consider the occasion. Clutch bags come in so many styles, colors and sizes and choosing the right one for an occasion you will be attending is important. Depending on where you will use it, choose clutches from array of evening bags, frame clutch bags, silver clutch bags to etc. Make sure that before you buy a thing, think of the purpose why you need to buy one. Also, never forget to choose a clutch that is functional and can hold minimum essentials you need to bring with you, such as makeup, lipstick, keys, credit cards, mobile phone and etc. Be distinctive when it comes to the details of the clutch, choose woven fabrics in the trendy colors that are fashionable nowadays. Or, choose less traditional textures that have patchworks, ti-die effects sequins or jewel.
Colors. When it comes to colors, there is an unlimited options to choose from. Feel free to experiment colors to make a bold statement on your look. Today, popular colors include vibrant green, red, dark citron, super lemon and many more. It is necessary, however, to choose a traditional color such as black, white or gray in some occasions. A classic silver bag is one of the best purse that can simply go with anything. Nigh parties usually require women to carry an evening clutch bag that will make them look classy and elegant.
Today, various types of handbags including clutches can be personalized with names or initials. You can easily find these personalized bags online, from jeweled evening bags, personalized tote bags to personalized backpacks, embroidered cosmetic bags and many more.
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Exfoliation. Err... what are we talking about here? It's not the regular thing for guys to start talking about exfoliating their faces during the football game commercial. But that doesn't mean it's not important. What other better place to learn about male exfoliation then the Internet!
First off, let's make it clear what exfoliation actually means. Exfoliating is basically the act of removing dead skin from your face and therefore letting you show off your healthy facial skin below. Capiche? Now to the next step, why should guys exfoliate?
Why should men exfoliate?
Men would actually benefit more from exfoliating than women! This is because it is already a known fact that men have thicker skin than women. So exfoliation helps men reveal softer and even toned skin. Remember exfoliation wipes off all the dead skin on your face. Plus, if it's that good for our faces it can do the same for our body. There are great exfoliation body soaps as well.
How Should Men Exfoliate?
Well first you need a product. If you're comfortable with shopping at your local stores, check around and you can find tons of men's skin care products. Some great exfoliation products for men are Nivea for Men Energizing Face Scrub, King of Shaves and Neutrogena Men Daily Face Scrub just to name a few.
But, if you feel kind of awkward looking at skin care product in public, like myself, don't have time to shop, or have sensitive skin than online shopping is for you. Try menskincaretips.com. Under their "Exfoliating Facial Scrubs" section they carry a wide variety on men's skin care products. Some of my favorites The Art of Shaving Facial Scrub for Sensitive Skin, Jack Black Face Buff (I use this one) and Sharps Barber and Shop Daily Prep Foaming Scrub.
After choosing your scrub, it's easy cruisin' from here. Using an exfoliator is easy. Wet your face, rub in the exfoliator in circular motions all over your face, rinse and dry. Was that to hard?
When Should Men Exfoliate?
Always before shaving, unless the directions specify to use it after shaving. And of course you should exfoliate daily.
So now you know why and how men should exfoliate and the benefits you will get from exfoliating daily. Healthier looking skin and overall a better appearance, because your face is what everyone sees first!
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plz help !!!!!!!!!1?
last week i made a full set of gel nails. and they were quite expensive. now im noticing that from the side they r lifting but not that much. i noticed bcoz my hair is getting stuck in them. and when she did my nail art it didnt dry completely and when she wiped it before i went home the colour smashed (sry for my english). should i tell her? they were expensive like 41 euros if u get what i mean
Let her know because they are messinq up and you paid qood money for that or should i say euros. Well let her know next time you qet a fill or what not & tell her she should be more careful next time.
It doesn't take much convincing to persuade anyone to reduce lines and wrinkles and try to restore some of the smooth skin attractiveness of youth. Who could've imagined 40 years ago that you could turn on "radio" frequencies, just below your skin, and see the sort of skin tightening improvement that would seem like age in reverse.
Just Like A Face Lift Without The Scalpel. Getting face lift like skin smoothening results without surgery sounds too good to be true. However, such body image possibilities are quickly sprouting within the cosmetic enhancement industry due to the crushing demand for younger more attractive looks and body shape. Different kinds of light-energy devices have emerged which exploit the therapeutic potentials of modified energy devices as well as a respectable fear-of-surgery angst in the wider population.
Option: The Thermage Face Lift. When conventional electrical energy is modified into radio frequencies, all sorts of interesting targeting and body metabolism changes can be created. Radio frequency energy moves through the thermage transducer device to be targeted just below the skin on your face.
At this sub dermal depth, this sudden increase in energy causes your body to react in curious and beneficial ways. For one, even middle aged skin known for being slow growing, thin and wrinkled typically responds (like an inflammatory response) by triggering the production of more collagen. You ask "so what"? Well, this collagen increase is your skin's equivalent of filling-in-a-ditch. Only in this case a new supply of collagen results in a build-up which pushes up onto your face skin, filling in small lines and wrinkles.
What about deep furrows and wrinkles? Realistically, it would take a "full radio spectrum" of thermage like radio frequency therapy devices to treat the seriously deep facial crag and crevasses. For these extreme cases, traditional face lift or brow lift plus liposuction surgery might become the most practical aesthetic and economic solution.
Option: Cold Light Laser Skin Resurfacing. When your local skin care clinic doesn't invest in trend-setting equipment such as the thermage treatment, you'll want to look at equally useful technologies such as non surgical laser skin resurfacing, or even microdermabrasion.
In these skin rejuvenation treatments, the outer most layer of your face or forehead skin is lightly resurfaced, using light. Result? Rough dry patches can be smoothened, acne scars and age spots diminished, even broken blood vessels treated. New fresh glowing skin is released into the light of the day, meanwhile the finer lines, "crows feet" and wrinkles are markedly reduced. You'll get pain-free treatments, repeating weekly, without any significant down time, plus you'll avoid the discomfort and health risks of surgery.
Option: Peels, Astringents. Over 100 years of history supports the variety of astringent chemical peels now available as non surgical face lift enhancements. Think of sun damage, age spots, acne scars, fine lines as the target to these semi-corrosive skin lifting treatments. Basically, astringent chemical are lathered on you face, allowed to permeate the upper tissues areas. What happens next is that the outer facial skin tissue layer simply "separates" from the lower tissues. Treatment over and you're looking into the mirror at a decidedly wrinkle reduced face. And, all during your lunch time break.
Option: Grinding Down Skin Flaws With Dermabrasion. Healthy yet rough dry skin can take on the impact from the brush-and-burr diamond treatment and skin polishing impact of dermabrasion, and create fairly remarkable results in terms of skin smoothening and wrinkle reduction. Dermabrasion doesn't work for skin that is cut, unhealthy or infected with acne bacteria. Also, darker-skinned persons need to understand that the outer facial skin surface is being physically altered with dermabrasion, therefore may give rise to discoloring or uneven pigment patches.
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How should I style my wavy hair?
I decided tomorrow I might back off the straightener.
When I put a brush through my hair, it straightness and looks weird.
How can I make sure my hair stays wavy?
Also; any style tips?
I have a heart shaped face, hazel eyes(Supposedly. According to my mom, they change sometimes. Sometimes dark hazel, to light topazy hazel.) dirty blond hair to my chest, and a fairly large nose. What should I do, to compliment my features?
Plus I am thirteen- so age apporite please.
=)
at night put two loose braids in your hair.
when you wake up, take them out and your hair should be really pretty and wavy.
styling tips: i suggest making either 1 or 2 french or regular braid on either side and clip it to the back or to the side.
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Your cat is one your joys in a life. Cats make comforting companions, they're amusing to watch, and they're beautiful to look at. Of course you want to keep your cat healthy and his or her coat shiny and clean.
Cats are very particular about their own cleaning. They spend a lot of time covering up in the litter box, grooming themselves, and grooming other cats in the household. However, cats usually enjoy having their owner groom them as well.
You can begin your grooming routine with a good cat brush. Select a high quality brush from your pet supply store. Choose one that's made for cat hair so you encourage growth and shine. A cheap brush or one designed for human or dog hair could actually harm your cat's coat of fur.
Brushing will help prevent your cat's fur from forming hairballs. As you brush, you pick up any loose hairs on your cat's fur, which greatly decreases the risk they will ingest the fur.
If your cat has long hair, plan to brush your cat every day. A short haired cat can be groomed less frequently, around once a week. Many cats, however, enjoy being groomed and will be happy to be brushed daily regardless of how long their fur is.
As your brush your pet, be on the lookout for scratches, rash or irritation, and lumps or bumps in the skin. These thing could be as simple as a spat with another animal in the house. They could also indicate other problems. Call your vet if you're worried about any skin irritations on your cat. Also check their eyes and ears at this time to make sure they're clear of discharge.
Begin brushing by moving the brush gently but firmly from your cat's head to their tail. Start along the back. Brush the same way down either side of your cats, getting several strokes in on each section of fur. Do not brush against your cat's hair (from back to front). That can be irritating to the cat and it can damage their fur.
Don't brush your cat's face or paws. Your cat does a good job keeping these areas clean by his or her self. It's possible you could injure your cat by grooming these areas. If your cat has an eye infection that needs treatment, follow your vet's advice for keeping the eyes clear.
If your cat dislikes the brush you can use a grooming glove. It's effective and also helps prevent hairballs. If your cat doesn't seem to like brushing, try building up to it with just a few strokes a day. If your cat is a kitten, begin to brush every day now. They will grow to love it.
This is a good time to check your cats teeth and claws. Teeth should look relatively clean and free of plaque, and your cats claws should extend and retract easily. Look for any abrasions or cuts on the foot pads as well.
Clipping your cats claws is very easy. Use a special set of cat clippers and clip above the claw quicks. This will keep your cat's claws trimmed so they don't grow too long. You'll still get scratched if your cat decides to use them, but there's less chance of claws damaging furniture or wood floors. The claws stay healthier, as well.
Grooming your cat can be an enjoyable and bonding time for both of you, so relax, grab your brush, and prepare for some happy purring.
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Does this sonnet beg gratuitous praise or critique?
I mean, because of the subject matter, would you consider this piece a sort of B-grade tear-jerker ?
(This is a re-post / final version)
If you've seen it, please refer only to my Question above.
A Soldier’s Self-Portrait
When up unending skies drew Soldier’s eyes,
To desert’s night, celestial canvas glow,
He summoned stars to light-brush alibi,
And paint his place in war, long cancell’d woe.
With hand he filled shy moon to full adorn,
Aligned pale Milky Way to stand at ease,
Designed stray, scattered light to uniform,
And finger-painted threads to formal green.
With mighty breath he blew North Star to chest,
A hero now, brave, war-etched portrait he,
Then traced a frame as wide as arms could stretch,
Consigned his art, imprisoned tear set free.
This Soldier’s work of art a desert breeze,
In blood stained sands lay Artist’s final Peace.
You know, lots of folks fancy themselves as sonnet creators.
You actually are one.
I actually want to finish reading a sonnet when you have written it.
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Beautiful hands are the mark of a well groomed person. Nails which are well cared for will make your hands look more appealing. However, if you really want to stand apart from the crowd you should consider using nail art techniques and ideas for your nails. Nail art is one of the most sought after nail decorating ideas among teens and adults today. It is much more than a manicure and beautiful nails. It is all about making your nails look really attractive by using various nail art pieces like 3-D ceramic flowers, animals, marine life and even donuts on your nails. The choice is unlimited. You just have to select the nail decoration according to your mood, season, the party you are attending or any festive occasion.
Nail art will not only make your nails look really different and beautiful from others but will also enhance the look of any outfit you choose to wear. If animals, food or marine life are not your style, you can always go for the basic shapes like diamonds, hearts, triangles and other geometrical designs for simple elegance. Glitter powder and glitter flakes in hexagonal shapes are also a very chic option for the holiday season, especially Christmas and winter.
Nail art like 3D ceramic flowers can be used on a base coat of nearly any colour, the best being neutral shades like white and black or even green to make your flowers really stand out. For the marine life, like 3D turtles you can use a base coat of blue on your nails with some transparent varnish and paste the turtles to create an authentic look. Similarly, 3D donuts can be pasted on a base coat of a contrasting color of the donut to draw attention. 3D nail art is one of the latest trends in nails and the look will always call for more than one glance at your fingers.
If you have a lot of parties lined up for the season, it will be best if you opt for the Swarovski crystals on your nails. These tiny crystals will lend you the glamour for any evening out. You can also create tiny alphabets, figures or little stars with these crystals on your nails and create your signature style.
Christmas parties call for tiny stars and nail art in the form of rhinestones or even silk fabric on your nails to enhance their beauty. Fabric draped gracefully on your nails is sure to get you a lot of compliments.
Nail art has unlimited potential of creating any look you could possibly want. It is only limited by your imagination. In the beginning, creating itcould be a little time consuming, but as you become a pro at trying your hand at different designs you will never stop.
Nail art decoration is best left to a professional so that the look you want for your nails can be created easily in the least amount of time and be done in the correct manner. A professional will also advice you on appropriate nail care tips to maintain the look created.
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Tips for applying makeup like a pro and oily skin?
I'm 23 and I've never been super great at applying my makeup. Usually, I can get it to look great, and within the hour my face has begun to sweat and get oily and it looks like I'm not wearing anything but eyeshadow, and it looks terrible.
My usual routine is as follows:
use an astigent to combat my oily skin. I then apply topical acne medication on my problem areas. When that dries, I use concealer, followed by a powder foundation. Next, I'll use a little blush, and apply eyeshadow and mascara. I finish it off with a mineral finishing veil.
Am I doing anything wrong? How can I make it not "dissapear" so quickly, and also how can I get my acne prone skin to look almost flawless?
Also, any tips on color selections would be great, too. I have green eyes, very fair skin and auburn hair (very irish, hahaha)
Thank you!
I'm 23 and have the same problem. You don't seem to be using a primer. Put that on after you use the toner and acne medication. It helps makeup stay on. Then I apply my makeup per ususal.
The person who said using a higher brand of makeup is right. I bought some at Sephora and it makes a huge difference. I love Clinique as it has oil free makeup. Bare Minerals is also wonderful.
Then there are these wipes that absorb oil. You can buy them at Bath and Body Works, Walgreens, pretty much anywhere. Blot them on your face when you feel it getting oily or before you even feel it and it will absorb the oil.
This should help but I've found in really hot weather and on certain days I just need to reapply my makeup.
For truly flawles skin I would say go with MAC, it makes you look like a movie star. It's not the best for you skin though so only use it when you want to look perfect.
For everyday help with acne prone skin put moisturizer on before you put the concealer on and it will blend into your skin more and put it on don't rub it on.
I'm from Ireland so I know how it is to have fair skin. Golden and peachy tones look good with green eyes and fair skin, purple colors look good with auburn hair. For everyday go with a light brownish color that has a bit of a gold touch to it and use brown mascara. Use a dab of peach blush and your good to go. For dressing it up choose a color that brings out one of your features like your eyes or hair and play it up.
Between you and products that work lie a sea of products that don't work. This is where samples enter the picture. With a sample, you can try a product for FREE. Here's your guide to samples, sales, and basement-low prices.
Here are 8 tips and tricks to help make sure you don't ever have to pay full price on beauty products.
Tip 1: Try before you buy.
Google "free samples" and check out the sites that offer free samples for hair, skin, and cosmetic products. Remember, you DON'T have to pay for samples.
Walmart has a section for featured free samples where you can try John Frieda Hair care, Frizz-Ease, Always Clean, and much more.
Freakyfreddies offers samples of Schick Quattro, Curel, Olay, L'Oreal, Revlon, Mary Kay, Lancome, and other big names in the beauty business.
Tip 2: Use coupons.
Before you scoff at coupons, think: people save serious cash when they buy using coupons. Go online and look for websites that offer one day deals, buy-one-get-one-free offers, and coupons. These deals are available only in websites, not in stores.
Tip 3: Know when department stores throw sales.
Beauty products have a shelf life. To sell them off before they expire, department stores don't only offer free samples and demos, they throw huge sales the day after Thanksgiving and in August to sell off products they might not be able to sell before expiry.
Tip 4: Buy from drugstores instead of department stores and luxury shops.
Looking for body lotions? Skin lotions? Get them from stores like Costco, Sam's Club, Walgreens, or Walmart. These stores sell products much cheaper than other stores do. Keep your eyes peeled for those 25% and 50% bonus marks on the bottles.
Tip 5: Buy beauty products from a beauty store.
Fact: a beauty store is not the same as a beauty salon. If you want to get specially made beauty products cheaply, get them from a beauty supply store, not a beauty salon where they're more costly.
Tip 6: You can buy hair coloring kits anywhere.
Forget making a trip to your favorite luxury shop. Whether you need a cheap hair coloring product or a costly one, you can get them for a lower price at Rite Aid and Walmart. Look for stock up and merchandise offered with special deals.
Tip 7: Use a frequent buyer card.
There's no shame in using a frequent buyer card. Think of it as your reward for patronizing a store's services often.
Tip 8: If you're unhappy with a product, call the manufacturers up.
Believe it or not, she who complains gets the best bargains. Manufacturers know the value of good customer relations. I know because not too long ago, I received over $60 in prepaid as a reward for giving a manufacturer my feedback. In other words, I raised hell over something I paid for but wasn't too happy with -- and actually got rewarded for it!
Remember, there's no shame in saving money where you can. You wouldn't throw $10 in the garbage can. Why should you throw it away on beauty products? Use these money-saving tips and tricks to save big!
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new makeup applying tips?
hey im 14 and have been wearing makeup for 2 years, i wear lancome color ideal foundation and like it. i usually wear my eyliner dark and smokey, for an edgy punk look, i have light brown hair with blonde highlites and the underneith is dark, my eyes are brown and skin is fair, i need a new way to wear my make up, the whole thing, blush, eyeliner, application tips, lip gloss, bronzer, and i need to find someing that will show me exactly how to apply my makeup, everything from which brushes to use, which colors will work, techniques, everything please help, i still want to keep the girly, sorta punk look, and am not a person who likes the tan look , thanx
these are just some tips but you really dont need any info on how to change up ur look just do it...
Heres what I do:
I dont use foundation cause it is way to thick for me so i use a face lotion then maybe a little powder foundation- then sheer cover ~ For eyes I use liquid eyeliner and make it very thick towards outer part of my eyes then just rub some black/ gray eye shadow in with the eyeliner to make it smokey~ for they eyes never put eye shadow all the way up to your eye brows (i'm sure you know that but when i was ur age i did that!)
but i use a lot of dark grays and they look good on me~then for lashes i use XXL~ for lips i use a dark red lip stick then some gloss
Ta-da!!
I am the queen of goth and punk @ my school
it took me years to gget my makeup working for me but here i am 17 and smokin hott!
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Hope this helps
Good luck
P.S
I dont alwasy wear a lot of gothy makeup- you can look good with just a little mascara and some lip gloss~
Ur young dont ruin ur true buety with a lot of makeup
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Summer is tricky in a tropical climate where you sweat profusely. Applying make-up during summer is even trickier and to prevent them from dripping from your face is the trickiest of the lot.
A bride must look her best on her wedding day. The aim of bridal make-up is that it should look good on photo. Contrarily, in most instances the bride's make-up looks overdone in the photos. Here's the point, you don't need loads of make-up to look good. Just define your features accentuating your eyes and lips. On the whole a minimalist approach is the order of the day.
To be fabulous on your wedding day and for that 'picture perfect' look, a little planning ahead on skin care does wonders for you to look more than just good.
Avoid the whites- sugar, salt and refined flour. Sugar attaches to collagen fibers on the skin and makes it look saggy. Salt causes water retention making you look puffy and refined flour makes your digestion go haywire. Alcohol causes swelling and blotches skin.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables rich in anti-oxidants that are yummy for your skin. Hydrate by taking eight to ten glasses of water to flush out the toxins from your body. Follow a cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine followed by adequate protection. Exfoliate using face and body scrub to remove the dead cells. Have a facial done at least two weeks prior to your wedding day. Don't experiment with anything new since that can result in breakouts and blemish your skin.
Have a special manicure and pedicure done to slough off the dead skin. Use intensive moisturizing cream on hands and feet liberally to keep them soft. Get your beauty's sleep to rub off the weary look from your face.
Avoid the sun to the maximum. If unavoidable use sunscreen with minimum SPF 15.
Tanning would make your skin look unevenly dark on camera. Use a bronzer instead to give you a 'totally bronzed look'.
Use ice as coolant on your skin before make-up application. This will prevent clogging of pores while applying foundation. In case of an oily skin use a transparent primer which acts as a film between your skin and the make-up to prevent melting due to heat. Another point would be to use compressed powder (compact) that can absorb sweat to an extent.
Keep tissues handy to pat out the excess sweat. Most liquid foundation is thick and better to avoid. Instead opt for a tinted moisturizer that helps in evening out skin tone.
Use refrigerated lip balm as a base coat before application of lipstick. Chilled lip balm doesn't smear when applied while retaining the moisture. Avoid using lipsticks that have orange tones since that would make your teeth look yellow. Go for darker shades than the usual like maroons and browns.
Same goes for eye liner which tends to smudge because of the heat and humidity. Go for powdered eye shadow than pencils or liners. Use waterproof eyeliner to combat sweat. Use a primer instead of direct application of powdered eye shadow to prevent crease formation.
Use a brush to apply make up to create a more natural look. Dusting pink powder blush lightly across the cheeks will provide a nice contour to the cheeks besides giving a dewy appearance to your face.
Please note what goes for your face also applies for your neck. Don't forget to pamper the neck otherwise on the D-day your neck will have a different story to tell of its own. If you are hypo-allergenic or possess a sensitive skin go for a swatch of the cosmetics you plan to use to check for allergies.
Finally, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. Having said this it must also be said that to make the beholder see your beauty you need to do something about it. Looking good is not about just wearing make-up, rather it is about how skillfully you apply to make the most of it. The accent is on highlighting your best points.
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Should i just buy the brushes at body and soul cosmetics and not the makeup?
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