Make-Up & Beauty Tips
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The Meaning of Makeup
The meaning and definitions of common makeup and cosmetic terms such as; Draize test – an animal test used to determine the effects of different substances on the eyes.
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Eyelash Dyes
Consumers should never dye their eyebrows or eyelashes. An allergic reaction to the dye could prompt swelling, inflammation, and susceptibility to infection in the eye area. These reactions can severely harm the eye and even cause blindness. FDA prohibits the use of hair dyes for eyebrow and eyelash tinting or dyeing, even in beauty salons and other establishments.
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Novelty Makeup
Painting your face can be a big part of the fun on Halloween and lots of other special occasions. Most of the time people do this without a problem, but not always. Here are some pointers to help keep your fun from leaving you with a rash, swollen eyelids, or other grief.
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The Difference Between Store Brand Cosmetics and Professional Cosmetics
Everyone has heard the cliche’ “you get what you pay for”. This is the main difference between professional cosmetics and store brands. You have to say to yourself “How come I can buy eye shadows in the store and they only cost $2.00?” The reason is the quality of the products is just not as good.
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Did I Buy the Right Cosmetics?
You get home after just receiving a new make-over. You have a bag of new products that are supposed to be the right cosmetics, then after a few hours you notice that the “Right” cosmetics have changed color on your face. Well how did this happen?
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The Benefits of Brushes
Most people overlook the importance of using application tools, like brushes, when they apply their make-up. The most important reason is performance. How would you feel if you went to have your make-up done by a professional and they applied your make-up with their fingers? You would not pay for it would you. The same idea applies to you at home. By using a brush that is made for the particular process you are performing (i.e. applying eye shadow with an eye shadow brush) it will only make the application process easier.
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Cleaning Your Cosmetics Brushes
Brushes are often overlooked. We use them then simply throw them back in our make-up case not caring much for the condition we leave them. This is usually the reason why the brushes we buy do not last as long as we hoped for.
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Cosmetic Help for Cancer Patients
Before chemotherapy, Sharon (who asked that her last name not be used) had beautiful jet-black hair. Now she keeps a strawberry blond wig handy for those times she says she “needs a good laugh” to help her “escape” from the side effects of chemotherapy, as well as the reality of having cancer.
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Chemical Photosensitivity: Another Reason to Be Careful in the Sun
Since childhood, my brother Blair always developed a dark tan without ever sunburning. Now a college soccer coach in Iowa, he is constantly outside practicing in the sun. Recently, Blair suffered a severe sunburn after only 45 minutes of sun exposure on a cool, partly sunny morning. Consulting his physician, he learned that the commonly prescribed colitis medication Azulfidine (sulfasalazine), which he was using at the time for a colon infection, was the cause of his problems.
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Sunscreens, Tanning Products, and Sun Safety
Sunscreens play an important role as one part of a total program to reduce the harmful effects of the sun, that first includes limiting sun exposure and wearing protective clothing. Skin damage from sunlight builds up with continued exposure, whether sunburn occurs or not. In addition to skin cancer and sunburn, effects related to premature aging can include wrinkling, and in time, an almost leathery appearance of the skin.
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