Are We Buying Into Society More Then We Think?

Ever wonder how those celebrities get amazing long lashes that reach their eyebrows? Or the eyelashes that are so long and seem like there are 1000 eyelashes on each eye after she applied the mascara?

Well this is where cosmetic experts are good at advertising and marketing. Those aren't their real eyelashes and the mascara doesn't make your eyes look exactly like Drew Barrymore did in that CoverGirl commercial. We believe way too much from most of the commercials and products advertised on our televisions and the internet, to find out that it isn't what it's all cracked up to be.

The lashes that are being advertised are real and fake eyelashes put together to create an illusion that the mascara is so amazing. Too many people think that they will have eyelashes long and extreme if they pay a substantial amount of money on all these products because celebrities have used them and they look "perfect".

Society has really made it hard for every living person because we are always comparing ourselves and we blame ourselves if we don't look like the next CoverGirl who is advertising those eyeshadows or lipsticks.

Find what is right for you and enjoy it. No one is the same as you and you get to create a unique human being through everything you do so wear yellow eyeshadow, bright red lipstick, no makeup even and just be you! Don't feel pressure from the commercials or magazines. Half the time those celebrities have had some work, photoshopped, they have crazy lighting behind them and loads of makeup on anyways.

The Battle Between Hand Sanitizer Vs. Washing Your Hands

When you wash your hands you use soap and water you are removing the dirt and debris from the days activities. Correct? 

Now think about this, when you use hand sanitizer it seems like a really great idea in the little moments when you are no where near a bathroom or sink right? Well the bigger picture is that hand sanitizer doesn't really clean your hands the way they should be cleaned. Hand sanitizer is made up of mostly alcohol in a gel form and well alcohol is a very abrasive solution and really isn't the best way to clean your skin.

Where does all that dirt go after you sanitize? It doesn't evaporate into thin air like the hand sanitizer does. I see people using hand sanitizer more then they should be actually washing their hands and it bothers me because society has made it seem like it is Ok to replace actual soap with hand sanitizer.

Another key reason why using hand sanitizer isn't safe all the time is because if you use it too often you can build a barrier where it won't work for you anymore because you have used it too much. Also, alcohol is not the best solution to always be applying to your skin because:

A) It will dry your skin out and you will develop itchy and peeling skin

B) On your hands there are tiny open pores that you cannot see with the naked eye and you are allowing the alcohol to enter potentially into your blood stream and under your skin's epidermis(layers).

Please if you have a bathroom near by use that and use your soap and water rather then pumping hand sanitizer into your skin.

Spring Cleaning By The Detox Method

Spring is around the corner and I thought I would share this lemon detox recipe for you all to try. It is originally a 10 day cleanse but if you are starting out, just try 3 days at first. Enjoy!

The Lemonade Diet works just how it sounds, and so the recipes for the diet itself are fairly simple. Here is an example of a few good recipes that can be used. (Courtesy of Master Cleanse Secrets)

Lemon Detox Cleanse

Master Cleanse Diet Recipe

#1 (single serving):

- 2 Tbsp Lemon (approx ½ of a Lemon)
- 2 Tbsp Genuine Organic Maple Syrup (not Maple flavored sugar syrup you'd put on pancakes)
- 1/10 Tsp Cayenne pepper (red pepper)
- Ten oz. glass of hot water (cold can be used if preferred)

#2 (60 oz. daily serving):

- 60 oz. water
- 12 Tbsp organic Maple syrup (Grade B)
- 12 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
 
There are a couple important things to remember when using these recipes. For one, the lemon juice used must be fresh squeezed. This cannot be emphasized enough. It is necessary to use fresh produce. Canned juice won't work and will erase most of the benefits of using this diet. Also, the maple syrup must be organic, Grade B maple syrup, not the sugar filled syrup that is used at the breakfast table.

Naturally Grow Your Nails The Easy Way

"Ever wonder why you haven't been able to grow your nails or they seemed to stop growing?Are you getting frustrated not being able to dress your natural nail up with a French Manicure and instead you have to apply Gel or Acrylic to your natural nail?"

The secret behind naturally growing your nails would be increasing your intake of Calcium!

Many of us do not realize that our nails are classified as bones. In order to gain strength in the body we drink milk to make our bones stronger so it makes sense that in order to gain strength and growth in our nails, we need to take Calcium, whether through supplements or through our dairy intake per day.

Keeping your hands moisturized as well with a Healthy Hands and Nails moisturizer works wonders and helps give the nails nutrients and the proper vitamins.

Keep your nails filed, the cuticles neatly groomed and clean under your nails daily. You never know how much dirt and debris are under those nails.

Keep yourself hydrated with water and eating properly and you will notice a difference! Show off those nails and embrace them! Enjoy

Refresh Your Glow With Beautiful Spring Shades

Shimmer Cube- Body Shop Spring Release

Shimmering eyeshadow has never been so popular until now!

The Body Shop has figured out what it takes to create a soft yet bold statement when it comes to their colours. These four colours look phenomenal once applied to the eyelids and you don't need to layer it on either. 

You can create many looks with these colours and it all depends on your mood. With the weather changing and as we put our winter clothing away and unpack our spring/summer fashions it isn't hard to create a fresh statement for a new year and season.

The great advertising and marketing of this product is very clever as well. The cubes are removable and can be switched for easy change of season or mood days.

Overall my review of this amazing idea and colours is an 8/10 !!

Stop by any Body Shop to see what promotions and daily deals they have going on.

You will be surprised how much colour changes things!

Nail It This Spring With This Collection

Spring is vastly approaching and are you looking for a fresh splash of colour for your nails?

Essie Spring 2012 Collection

I have a recommendation for amazing spring colours! Essie's Spring 2012 Collection has vibrant, fresh and chic colour palette that will suit any spring outfit you try on.

Whether you are attending a spring wedding, girls night on the town or into springtime activities all these colours match. The application of the colour is easy and it doesn't run or clump up.

From soft to bold colours you can mix and match and design different art on your nails and toenails however which way you want to. BE CREATIVE, BE YOU!!

Colours from Top Left to Bottom Right: *Navigate Her* *A Crewed Interest* *To Buy Or Not To Buy* *Tour De Finance* *Ole Caliente* *Orange, It's Obvious*

Essie is available to purchase at: Shopper's Drug Marts, WalMart Stores, Target, Walgreens to name a few.

If you are looking for new shades and would like to try these nail polishes, step out of your comfort zone and jump in with both feet! You won't regret it!

Self Tanning Tips

This one is for men and women! That is right, it is really alright for the gentlemen in our lives to use self tanner as well.

The biggest issue with applying self tanner is an even application. I can just imagine the amount of individuals who have tried to apply the self tanner, whether it was the spray on, lotion, or towelettes and they find out a few hours later when the "tan" starts to develop that they look like a "zebra".

Solution is: You really need to be exfoliating your skin really good with a reputable body scrub and an exfoliating mitt. Removing dead skin and debris is a must because you need a fresh even layer of skin in order to get that even application.

It is honestly a trial and error method when finding the best product that works well for you and your skin type. When you want to put a little colour on your face, use one specifically made for your face. You could potentially breakout from the products made for your body, if applied to the face because the added ingredients aren't normally recommended for your face. They are too oily or heavy to have on the face. It is all about educating yourself.

Enjoy :)